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The last dance: Japan’s ‘dancing’ jockey Fumio Matoba retires after 51-year career – aged 68
Legendary rider famed for his unique style has called time on a record-breaking career featuring more than 7,400 winners on Japan’s local government circuit ...
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What’s been happening: Laurel River out of Saudi Cup, East Avenue on Kentucky Derby trail, Hong Kong pile-up and more
Tragic news from Britain where ex-BHA chief Joe Saumarez Smith has died, only 12 days after relinquishing his post ...
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‘Hopeful? Optimistic? Be still, my beating heart’ – Ken Snyder has a case of big-race fever
Derby dreaming: Oaklawn maiden winner Caldera is set for Sunland Park – with our correspondent one among thousands of microshare owners. Photo: Ken Snyder Whisper it, but the ‘D-word’ is on our ...
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Saudi Cup fields: Rattle N Roll set to be sole US runner in world’s richest race
Rattle N Roll (Joel Rosario) earns a place in the Saudi Cup field with victory in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup. Photo: Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia / Ali Al Zenaidi Rattle N Roll is set to ...
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Henry Fonda double bill: when a celluloid hero tried his hand at horse racing – twice in two years
The name of Henry Fonda is not likely to come up when the conversation turns to racing pictures. Rated number six among the male actors on the AFI’s list of greatest American film legends, Fonda is ...
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What’s been happening: racing mourns Aga Khan, Sierra Leone and White Abarrio miss Saudi Cup and more
As racing mourns the loss of one of the sport’s true giants, our weekly round-up also features news of high-profile defections from the Saudi Cup field and a record number of Japanese-trained horses ...
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‘It’s a jumps thing’ – Donn McClean reflects on an unforgettable edition of the Dublin Racing Festival
Memorable reception: Paul Townend and Galopin Des Champs receive the acclaim of the Leopardstown crowd after the Irish Gold Cup. Photo: Healy Racing / focusonracing.com Everyone knows Galopin Des ...
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Juddmonte mating plans: Enable to visit Siyouni while Bluestocking starts with Dubawi
Arc queens: mating plans have been announced for Bluestocking (left) and Enable. Photo: Juddmonte Juddmonte has announced 2025 mating plans for its high-profile broodmare team, led by their two ...