The Latest Breaking News from The Jockey Club

Racehorse to be renamed after complaint over alleged Hitler reference

The horse’s name drew attention after winning his debut at Horseshoe Indianapolis Racecourse

The Independent UK · Sep 24

US Jockey Club orders racehorse Austrian Painter to be renamed due to Hitler reference

The US Jockey Club has ordered a racehorse to be renamed due to a reference to Adolf Hitler

The Guardian - US · Sep 24

Asian family philanthropy is ‘a lot more hands-on’—and more corporate—than the West

Over three-quarters of Asian family philanthropies partner with government, a contrast with Western donors who get 'nervous' about the state.

Fortune · Sep 7

‘Ultra-strength’ cocaine hits UK streets as deaths surge to record high

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: Exclusive: Cocaine deaths have hit record levels, with more than 1,000 people dying last year. Alex Ross finds the purity of the street drug has increased amid a boom in production in Latin America

The Independent UK · May 31

Ascot’s bold move in turf war leaves racing fighting to avoid constitutional crisis

Decision of the king’s track to quit the Racecourse Association may ultimately lead to long overdue reform

The Guardian - UK · May 5

Crowds cheer on as Grand National winner crosses the line

I Am Maximus, who won in 2024, became the eighth horse to win the race twice.

Evening Standard · Apr 11

‘TikTok effect’ brings sellout crowds and younger fans to Grand National meeting

Ladies’ Day at Aintree draws sellout crowd for first time since 2012 as Jockey Club’s social media strategy pays off

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11

Tommy Fury looking forward to ‘great day’ at star-studded Cheltenham Festival

The boxer was among the stars at the annual event at Cheltenham Racecourse on Friday.

Evening Standard · Mar 13

Ladies Day returns to Cheltenham as organisers try to win back punters after lowest attendance in 30 years

Women purchase a third of tickets for day as attendees celebrate rebrand and say they ‘don’t do woke’

The Independent UK · Mar 10

Ladies Day returns to Cheltenham festival promising ‘glamour and glory’

Jockey Club says aim is to get more women watching racing and revival is not a response to ‘woke’ jibes

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10