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Social Media: A problematic online sales complex for ex-racehorses and ex-broodmares?

I have recently been horrified - there is no other word for it - by the sheer number of thoroughbreds being advertised for sale on social media platforms. These horses range from yearlings that failed to sell at the sales, to those recently retired from racing, and even elderly broodmares.

2.55PM

Rusheen wins finale for O'Brien and Enright

Bottom-weight Rusheen sprang a 28/1 surprise on his seasonal reappearance and yard debut for trainer Terence O’Brien today, landing Naas’ concluding Clinton Higgins Chartered Accountants Novice Handicap Chase under jockey Philip Enright.

4.23PM

Henderson confirms fractured pelvis for Sir Gino

Nicky Henderson has confirmed after veterinary assessment that Sir Gino suffered a fractured pelvis in the Unibet Hurdle at Cheltenham.

8.41PM

'He's a boyo, but he can do it' - Sheridan gets a tune out of Church Mountain

Church Mountain recorded a ninth career win when taking the Dundalk Winter Series Leading Trainer & Jockey Championship Handicap in ultimately decisive fashion at Dundalk.

8.01PM