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Baffert could win both divisions of Arkansas Derby

Bob Baffert was delighted to see Charlatan and Nadal feature in different divisions for the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn this weekend.

1.54PM

Ex-Irish runner causes shock on Hong Kong debut

Now The King, a Median Auction Maiden winner at Dundalk last October when trained by Michael O'Callaghan, made a winning debut for new connections when scoring at Happy Valley today.

6.21PM

Burke hoping to have runners in Germany

Karl Burke is waiting to hear whether Kelly’s Dino and Emaraty Hero will be allowed to run at Cologne on Friday week.

3.15PM

Which horse wins the Virtual Kentucky Derby?

The first Saturday in May is traditionally reserved for the Run for the Roses. That’s when the Kentucky Derby, the first leg in America’s thoroughbred racing Triple Crown, is always contested.

8.00AM

BHA Board issues statement backing Nick Rust

In response to an article in today’s Sunday Telegraph which quoted a group of leading trainers in the UK, including Mark Johnson and Ralph Beckett, who have called for Nick Rust to step down immediately, the Board of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) issued the following statement:

3.39PM

Beauty Generation bidding to give Moore a fond farewell

All eyes will be on Beauty Generation in Sunday’s FWD Champions Mile at Sha Tin, as he bids to give trainer John Moore a golden farewell.

3.53PM

O'Brien delighted to have Rekindling back in training

Joseph O’Brien is keen to start off slowly with Rekindling after welcoming the 2017 Melbourne Cup winner back to his yard.

3.28PM

Moore's big guns get prime draws for Sunday's Group 1 races

John Moore believes Aethero is “definitely the one they’ve all got to beat” after the precocious sprinter this morning (Thursday, 23 April) drew gate five of 11 for the G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize.

12.14PM

71 stand their ground in Irish Derby

There are 71 colts remaining in contention for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby following today's forfeit stage.

4.24PM

Galway issues statement regarding Summer Festival

In light of the evolving situation regarding Covid-19, for public health and safety reasons Galway Race Committee has reached the difficult but unavoidable decision that the 2020 Galway Races Summer Festival, due to be held from Monday 27th July to Sunday 2nd August will not be able to take place as an event open to the general public this year. We know this will be a huge disappointment for all our racegoers that attend year on year.

8.03PM

British Minister defends Cheltenham Festival go ahead

British Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has defended his decision to argue the Cheltenham Festival should have gone ahead.

4.00PM

Lingfield & Newcastle could be key to UK racing resumption

Arena Racing Company tracks could be at the forefront of a return to racing in Britain when the time comes for the sport to resume following its suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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