Horse Racing

Zarooni Takes Box Seat For UAE 1,000 Guineas

Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni is undoubtedly in the pole position ahead of this Friday’s running of the UAE 1000 Guineas.

Just seven horses were nominated for the first Classic of the UAE season and Al Zarooni is responsible for two of them.

Bristsh Horseracing Authority Field Jockey Whip Concerns

Jockeys are still expressing concerns over the implementation of the new whip rules in British racing.

Whip Debate Refuses To Die

As the whip saga continues to dominate the majority of racing talk across the UK key stakeholders have decided enough is enough.

This Friday a meeting will be held between the Professional Jockeys Association and BHA where both sides are expected to agree that the issue cannot remain the number one story in horse racing for any longer.

Aussie Sprinter Readying For UK Assault

Australian trainer Peter Snowden has put the UK on notice ahead of his star colt Sepoy’s arrival later this year.

Snowden has overseen Sepoy’s tremendous success in Australia and will follow him to the Dubai world cup meeting before he’s handed over to Godolphin.

Richard Hughes Crying Foul In India

Richard Hughes is preparing to launch a thorough defence against a charge of ‘foul riding’ levelled against him in India.

Hughes was riding in Mumbai on New Year’s Day when the incident occurred and he is facing both a fine and ban if found guilty.

Book Closes On BHA’s Biggest Case

The final move has been made in what has been the most complex anti-corruption investigation ever undertaken by the British Horse Racing Authority.

The final players to be felled are the father and son duo of Peter and Nick Gold, the first copping five years and the second getting seven.