“Rachael Blackmore made Grand National history by becoming the first female jockey to win the race as she steered Minella Times across the finishing line at Aintee on Saturday. The Irishwoman, who became the first leading jockey at the Cheltenham Festival last month, timed her finish to perfection as Minella Times surged ahead after the 30th and final fence.”Source
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Jockey James apologises for climbing on dead horse
“Jockey Rob James has apologised after a video of him climbing on a dead horse was published on social media. James says the incident happened in 2016 after the mare died of a cardiac arrest. The apology comes just 24 hours after Irish trainer Gordon Elliott was temporarily banned from racing in Britain when a photograph of him sitting on a dead horse circulated online.”Source
Racehorse trainer Elliott condemned for ‘appalling’ photo on dead horse
“Horseracing bodies have joined in condemnation of Irish trainer Gordon Elliott after a photograph showed him sitting on a dead horse. The picture has been called \”appalling\” and \”totally unacceptable\” while Elliott said that he was taking a phone call and \”without thinking\” sat down to sit on the horse.”Source
Dubai World Cup meeting cancelled due to coronavirus
“The Dubai World Cup, one of the world\u0027s richest horse races and a premier annual sporting event in the United Arab Emirates, will not go ahead this year amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.”Source
Kentucky Derby postponed due to coronavirus: report
“The Kentucky Derby, the first jewel in North American horse racing\u0027s Triple Crown, will be postponed to September from May due to the coronavirus outbreak, local media reported on Monday.”Source
Grand National festival cancelled due to coronavirus
“The Grand National horse racing festival due to be held from April 2 to April 4 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Jockey Club said in a statement on Monday.”Source
Potters Corner ends 54 year wait for Welsh success in Welsh Grand National at Chepstow
“Welsh-trained Potters Corner won the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow, holding off the challenge of Truckers Lodge.”Source
Clan Des Obeaux romps to back-to-back King George VI Chase wins at Kempton
“Clan Des Obeaux made it back-to-back wins in the King George VI Chase with a dominant victory at Kempton Park on Boxing Day.”Source
Secret Ambition takes year-end feature Dubai Creek Mile at Meydan
“The final race meeting for 2019 at Meydan Racecourse on Thursday was highlighted by the Dubai Creek Mile which was won in thrilling fashion by the Satish Seemar-trained Secret Ambition.”Source
Frankie Dettori lands back-to-back Longines World’s Best Jockey titles in Hong Kong
“Frankie Dettori was crowned the Longines World’s Best Jockey for an unprecedented third time at the Hong Kong International Races gala dinner on Friday night.”Source