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Charles and Camilla’s thoroughbred in the running for racing classic

Desert Hero can deliver a fairytale result in the St Leger at Doncaster.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Willie Carson in Carol Vorderman Cheltenham pic 'heaven'

The retired jockey found himself sandwiched between Carol and presenter Jill Douglas on Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival

Bristol Post · Mar 16, 2023

Queen Elizabeth II's incredible impact on British racing and kindness towards jockeys

Queen Elizabeth II had a lifelong interest in horse racing, one of her best moments came when Estimate won the 2012 Ascot Gold Cup, and she won all of the British Classic races - apart from the Derby

Daily Mirror · Sep 8, 2022

Scotland should feel no shame if they beat Ukraine in World Cup play-off

Scotland should feel no shame if they beat Ukraine

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2022

'True titan, sporting icon and superb tactician' Lester Piggott dies aged 86

The controversial racing jockey, described in tributes as a "legend, an icon and a superb tactician”, has died in hospital in Switzerland

Daily Mirror · May 29, 2022

‘Everyone’s hero’: tributes pour in for racing legend Lester Piggott

Frankie Dettori, who inherited Piggott’s mantle as the punters’ favourite rider, said he was ‘a hero of mine and a good friend’

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2022

How Lester Piggott beat the odds to become the punters’ best friend

Bellhops, chambermaids, housewives and dentists loved to bet on Piggott and, at his peak, he cost bookmakers millions in lost earnings

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2022

Queen’s 96th birthday celebrated with release of new photograph

The Queen’s love of horses began at an early age.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022

World of racing to pay tribute to the Queen during her Platinum Jubilee

Thoroughbreds owned by the Queen have won four out of the five flat racing classics, with only the Derby eluding her.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022

Military-style op to get Queen to Epsom Derby with very special royal surprise planned

A major military-style operation has been organised to get the Queen to the Epsom Derby to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee. It comes after the monarch pulled out of several events due to mobility issues

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022