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Hugo Palmer urges racing to get behind Lord Allen to fight the 'enormous danger' of tax harmonisation

Hugo Palmer urges racing to get behind Lord Allen to fight the 'enormous danger' of tax harmonisation

'Punting was a big part of what we were doing - but you get more of a buzz out of having a winner as an owner'

'Punting was a big part of what we were doing - but you get more of a buzz out of having a winner as an owner'

BHA calls on government to tax betting on racing at a lower rate than other sports with 'thousands of jobs' at risk

BHA calls on government to tax betting on racing at a lower rate than other sports with 'thousands of jobs' at risk

'The horses are flying' - in-form Adrian Murray bullish about Amo's Power Blue against Coolmore hotpot in Railway Stakes

'The horses are flying' - in-form Adrian Murray bullish about Amo's Power Blue against Coolmore hotpot in Railway Stakes

Former head Cheltenham groundsman ordered by court to pay syndicate partners outstanding sums they are owed

Former head Cheltenham groundsman ordered by court to pay syndicate partners outstanding sums they are owed

Paul KealyPaul Kealy fancies a juvenile with an entry at York's Ebor festival among his three Friday tips

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Chris CookAs recreational drug use rises, trainers must worry about how to keep their people and horses safe from exposure

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Chepstow: 'I bred the horse, trained the horse and bred the jockey' - family affair as Jamie Osborne sees daughter Saffie win on homebred

Chepstow: 'I bred the horse, trained the horse and bred the jockey' - family affair as Jamie Osborne sees daughter Saffie win on homebred

Rider banned and winner demoted for 'apparent attempt' to push away jockey - connections tight-lipped on prospect of an appeal

Rider banned and winner demoted for 'apparent attempt' to push away jockey - connections tight-lipped on prospect of an appeal

Watch: our panelists provide their weekend tips for the Super Sprint, Summer Plate, Irish Oaks and more

Watch: our panelists provide their weekend tips for the Super Sprint, Summer Plate, Irish Oaks and more

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'I was turned down for a licence because they said my horses were so bad - now I'm a Group 1 winner after 30 years'

'I was turned down for a licence because they said my horses were so bad - now I'm a Group 1 winner after 30 years'

I think I've found the next No Half Measures - and you can still get an irresistible 33-1 for the Nunthorpe

I think I've found the next No Half Measures - and you can still get an irresistible 33-1 for the Nunthorpe

'He'd have a right chance off this mark' - Paul Kealy with three ante-post plays for Saturday including a 40-1 fancy

'He'd have a right chance off this mark' - Paul Kealy with three ante-post plays for Saturday including a 40-1 fancy

Robbie Wilders flagged 66-1 July Cup winner No Half Measures last week - and reckons there may be more joy for trainer-of-the-moment at Newbury

Robbie Wilders flagged 66-1 July Cup winner No Half Measures last week - and reckons there may be more joy for trainer-of-the-moment at Newbury

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John and Thady Gosden fined after two horses test positive for ketamine

John and Thady Gosden fined after two horses test positive for ketamine

Clients of John Dance's WealthTek to receive £6.3m from Barclays after money laundering failures

Clients of John Dance's WealthTek to receive £6.3m from Barclays after money laundering failures

Red-hot Super Sprint favourite given green light for trainer's 'unluckiest race'

Red-hot Super Sprint favourite given green light for trainer's 'unluckiest race'

'There’s a chance we see her at the end of this season' - Shes Perfect ruled out until at least the autumn with a setback

'There’s a chance we see her at the end of this season' - Shes Perfect ruled out until at least the autumn with a setback

AXE THE RACING TAXAll racing tax

Government urged to avoid 'irreversible damage' to British racing after crowds swell in first half of 2025

Government urged to avoid 'irreversible damage' to British racing after crowds swell in first half of 2025

The Racing Tax: ill-thought-out proposals have potential to cause massive damage to British racing

The Racing Tax: ill-thought-out proposals have potential to cause massive damage to British racing

'Be noisy' - BHA chief executive issues rallying cry as racing tax campaign gathers momentum

'Be noisy' - BHA chief executive issues rallying cry as racing tax campaign gathers momentum

'We're as horrified as anyone' - chair of punters' body speaks out against 'racing tax'

'We're as horrified as anyone' - chair of punters' body speaks out against 'racing tax'

THE STORY OF HORSERACING IN 20 RACESAll Story Of Horseracing

How Longchamp's great leap forward redrew the map of world racing - with the help of a Hollywood icon

How Longchamp's great leap forward redrew the map of world racing - with the help of a Hollywood icon

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

The Cheltenham Gold Cup transformed and Britain v Ireland ignited - all thanks to a young trainer who would become a legend

The Cheltenham Gold Cup transformed and Britain v Ireland ignited - all thanks to a young trainer who would become a legend

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

The most dramatic and sensational race ever run - with tragic consequences that left racing under siege

The most dramatic and sensational race ever run - with tragic consequences that left racing under siege

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

How a son of slaves was mocked and abused by his peers - but then imitated forever

How a son of slaves was mocked and abused by his peers - but then imitated forever

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

'The killer of the English' - Gladiateur and the day Britain lost control of its greatest race

'The killer of the English' - Gladiateur and the day Britain lost control of its greatest race

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

How Longchamp's great leap forward redrew the map of world racing - with the help of a Hollywood icon

How Longchamp's great leap forward redrew the map of world racing - with the help of a Hollywood icon

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

The Cheltenham Gold Cup transformed and Britain v Ireland ignited - all thanks to a young trainer who would become a legend

The Cheltenham Gold Cup transformed and Britain v Ireland ignited - all thanks to a young trainer who would become a legend

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

The most dramatic and sensational race ever run - with tragic consequences that left racing under siege

The most dramatic and sensational race ever run - with tragic consequences that left racing under siege

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

How a son of slaves was mocked and abused by his peers - but then imitated forever

How a son of slaves was mocked and abused by his peers - but then imitated forever

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

'The killer of the English' - Gladiateur and the day Britain lost control of its greatest race

'The killer of the English' - Gladiateur and the day Britain lost control of its greatest race

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

How Longchamp's great leap forward redrew the map of world racing - with the help of a Hollywood icon

How Longchamp's great leap forward redrew the map of world racing - with the help of a Hollywood icon

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

The Cheltenham Gold Cup transformed and Britain v Ireland ignited - all thanks to a young trainer who would become a legend

The Cheltenham Gold Cup transformed and Britain v Ireland ignited - all thanks to a young trainer who would become a legend

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

The most dramatic and sensational race ever run - with tragic consequences that left racing under siege

The most dramatic and sensational race ever run - with tragic consequences that left racing under siege

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

How a son of slaves was mocked and abused by his peers - but then imitated forever

How a son of slaves was mocked and abused by his peers - but then imitated forever

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

'The killer of the English' - Gladiateur and the day Britain lost control of its greatest race

'The killer of the English' - Gladiateur and the day Britain lost control of its greatest race

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

Top Stories

Hugo Palmer urges racing to get behind Lord Allen to fight the 'enormous danger' of tax harmonisation

Hugo Palmer urges racing to get behind Lord Allen to fight the 'enormous danger' of tax harmonisation

'Punting was a big part of what we were doing - but you get more of a buzz out of having a winner as an owner'

'Punting was a big part of what we were doing - but you get more of a buzz out of having a winner as an owner'

BHA calls on government to tax betting on racing at a lower rate than other sports with 'thousands of jobs' at risk

BHA calls on government to tax betting on racing at a lower rate than other sports with 'thousands of jobs' at risk

'The horses are flying' - in-form Adrian Murray bullish about Amo's Power Blue against Coolmore hotpot in Railway Stakes

'The horses are flying' - in-form Adrian Murray bullish about Amo's Power Blue against Coolmore hotpot in Railway Stakes

Former head Cheltenham groundsman ordered by court to pay syndicate partners outstanding sums they are owed

Former head Cheltenham groundsman ordered by court to pay syndicate partners outstanding sums they are owed

Paul KealyPaul Kealy fancies a juvenile with an entry at York's Ebor festival among his three Friday tips

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Chris CookAs recreational drug use rises, trainers must worry about how to keep their people and horses safe from exposure

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We want to hear from you! Share your views on our racing coverage and help shape the future of our content - plus WIN £500 cash!

We want to hear from you! Share your views on our racing coverage and help shape the future of our content - plus WIN £500 cash!

Chepstow: 'I bred the horse, trained the horse and bred the jockey' - family affair as Jamie Osborne sees daughter Saffie win on homebred

Chepstow: 'I bred the horse, trained the horse and bred the jockey' - family affair as Jamie Osborne sees daughter Saffie win on homebred

Rider banned and winner demoted for 'apparent attempt' to push away jockey - connections tight-lipped on prospect of an appeal

Rider banned and winner demoted for 'apparent attempt' to push away jockey - connections tight-lipped on prospect of an appeal

Watch: our panelists provide their weekend tips for the Super Sprint, Summer Plate, Irish Oaks and more

Watch: our panelists provide their weekend tips for the Super Sprint, Summer Plate, Irish Oaks and more

Racing Postcast

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'I was turned down for a licence because they said my horses were so bad - now I'm a Group 1 winner after 30 years'

'I was turned down for a licence because they said my horses were so bad - now I'm a Group 1 winner after 30 years'

I think I've found the next No Half Measures - and you can still get an irresistible 33-1 for the Nunthorpe

I think I've found the next No Half Measures - and you can still get an irresistible 33-1 for the Nunthorpe

'He'd have a right chance off this mark' - Paul Kealy with three ante-post plays for Saturday including a 40-1 fancy

'He'd have a right chance off this mark' - Paul Kealy with three ante-post plays for Saturday including a 40-1 fancy

Robbie Wilders flagged 66-1 July Cup winner No Half Measures last week - and reckons there may be more joy for trainer-of-the-moment at Newbury

Robbie Wilders flagged 66-1 July Cup winner No Half Measures last week - and reckons there may be more joy for trainer-of-the-moment at Newbury

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John and Thady Gosden fined after two horses test positive for ketamine

John and Thady Gosden fined after two horses test positive for ketamine

Clients of John Dance's WealthTek to receive £6.3m from Barclays after money laundering failures

Clients of John Dance's WealthTek to receive £6.3m from Barclays after money laundering failures

Red-hot Super Sprint favourite given green light for trainer's 'unluckiest race'

Red-hot Super Sprint favourite given green light for trainer's 'unluckiest race'

'There’s a chance we see her at the end of this season' - Shes Perfect ruled out until at least the autumn with a setback

'There’s a chance we see her at the end of this season' - Shes Perfect ruled out until at least the autumn with a setback

AXE THE RACING TAXAll racing tax

Government urged to avoid 'irreversible damage' to British racing after crowds swell in first half of 2025

Government urged to avoid 'irreversible damage' to British racing after crowds swell in first half of 2025

The Racing Tax: ill-thought-out proposals have potential to cause massive damage to British racing

The Racing Tax: ill-thought-out proposals have potential to cause massive damage to British racing

'Be noisy' - BHA chief executive issues rallying cry as racing tax campaign gathers momentum

'Be noisy' - BHA chief executive issues rallying cry as racing tax campaign gathers momentum

'We're as horrified as anyone' - chair of punters' body speaks out against 'racing tax'

'We're as horrified as anyone' - chair of punters' body speaks out against 'racing tax'

THE STORY OF HORSERACING IN 20 RACESAll Story Of Horseracing

How Longchamp's great leap forward redrew the map of world racing - with the help of a Hollywood icon

How Longchamp's great leap forward redrew the map of world racing - with the help of a Hollywood icon

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

The Cheltenham Gold Cup transformed and Britain v Ireland ignited - all thanks to a young trainer who would become a legend

The Cheltenham Gold Cup transformed and Britain v Ireland ignited - all thanks to a young trainer who would become a legend

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

The most dramatic and sensational race ever run - with tragic consequences that left racing under siege

The most dramatic and sensational race ever run - with tragic consequences that left racing under siege

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

How a son of slaves was mocked and abused by his peers - but then imitated forever

How a son of slaves was mocked and abused by his peers - but then imitated forever

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

'The killer of the English' - Gladiateur and the day Britain lost control of its greatest race

'The killer of the English' - Gladiateur and the day Britain lost control of its greatest race

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

How Longchamp's great leap forward redrew the map of world racing - with the help of a Hollywood icon

How Longchamp's great leap forward redrew the map of world racing - with the help of a Hollywood icon

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

The Cheltenham Gold Cup transformed and Britain v Ireland ignited - all thanks to a young trainer who would become a legend

The Cheltenham Gold Cup transformed and Britain v Ireland ignited - all thanks to a young trainer who would become a legend

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

The most dramatic and sensational race ever run - with tragic consequences that left racing under siege

The most dramatic and sensational race ever run - with tragic consequences that left racing under siege

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

How a son of slaves was mocked and abused by his peers - but then imitated forever

How a son of slaves was mocked and abused by his peers - but then imitated forever

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

'The killer of the English' - Gladiateur and the day Britain lost control of its greatest race

'The killer of the English' - Gladiateur and the day Britain lost control of its greatest race

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

How Longchamp's great leap forward redrew the map of world racing - with the help of a Hollywood icon

How Longchamp's great leap forward redrew the map of world racing - with the help of a Hollywood icon

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

The Cheltenham Gold Cup transformed and Britain v Ireland ignited - all thanks to a young trainer who would become a legend

The Cheltenham Gold Cup transformed and Britain v Ireland ignited - all thanks to a young trainer who would become a legend

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

The most dramatic and sensational race ever run - with tragic consequences that left racing under siege

The most dramatic and sensational race ever run - with tragic consequences that left racing under siege

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

How a son of slaves was mocked and abused by his peers - but then imitated forever

How a son of slaves was mocked and abused by his peers - but then imitated forever

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

'The killer of the English' - Gladiateur and the day Britain lost control of its greatest race

'The killer of the English' - Gladiateur and the day Britain lost control of its greatest race

The Story Of Horseracing In 20 Races

Race reports More reports

Leicester: 'We can build from here' - Noble Horizon impresses Tom Marquand after following in footsteps of Prince of Wales's star Ombudsman

Leicester: 'We can build from here' - Noble Horizon impresses Tom Marquand after following in footsteps of Prince of Wales's star Ombudsman

Leicester: 'We can build from here' - Noble Horizon impresses Tom Marquand after following in footsteps of Prince of Wales's star Ombudsman

Leicester: 'We can build from here' - Noble Horizon impresses Tom Marquand after following in footsteps of Prince of Wales's star Ombudsman

Hamilton: 'I'd like to have seen him win by further' - Rogue Supremacy made to battle in first leg of David O'Meara double

Hamilton: 'I'd like to have seen him win by further' - Rogue Supremacy made to battle in first leg of David O'Meara double

Killarney: 'I think he could be a proper one' - Group 1 entry makes impressive debut in race last won by Lambourn

Killarney: 'I think he could be a proper one' - Group 1 entry makes impressive debut in race last won by Lambourn

Bath: 'I haven't been here for about 30 years' - unbeaten handicapper's success brings back fond memories of youth for Michael Bell

Bath: 'I haven't been here for about 30 years' - unbeaten handicapper's success brings back fond memories of youth for Michael Bell

BritainMore British racing news

Amo Racing to move Kingman colt and one-time Derby hope to Kevin Philippart de Foy from Gosden yard

Amo Racing to move Kingman colt and one-time Derby hope to Kevin Philippart de Foy from Gosden yard

Aidan O'Brien intending to stick to York plan with Delacroix despite major Sussex Stakes price cut for Eclipse winner

Aidan O'Brien intending to stick to York plan with Delacroix despite major Sussex Stakes price cut for Eclipse winner

Glorious Goodwood

Con Horgan, trainer of popular staying handicapper Western Dancer, dies aged 79

Con Horgan, trainer of popular staying handicapper Western Dancer, dies aged 79

Classy Shadwell fillies on a break with autumn campaigns targeted

Classy Shadwell fillies on a break with autumn campaigns targeted

IrelandMore Irish racing news

What can Aidan O'Brien's previous contenders who attempted the Oaks double tell us about Minnie Hauk's chances?

What can Aidan O'Brien's previous contenders who attempted the Oaks double tell us about Minnie Hauk's chances?

This trainer had four winners from just six runners at last year's Galway festival - now he's back for more

This trainer had four winners from just six runners at last year's Galway festival - now he's back for more

'He still has the passion' - Lord Erskine becomes first 12-year-old Flat winner this year - and he's not finished yet

'He still has the passion' - Lord Erskine becomes first 12-year-old Flat winner this year - and he's not finished yet

Golden oldies: popular stayer Lord Erskine joins select group of 12-year-old Flat winners after Killarney success

Golden oldies: popular stayer Lord Erskine joins select group of 12-year-old Flat winners after Killarney success

OpinionMore opinion

Wathnan Racing have shown they can deliver at Royal Ascot - but now can they prove they aren't one-trick ponies?

Catherine Macrae

Wathnan Racing have shown they can deliver at Royal Ascot - but now can they prove they aren't one-trick ponies?

Wathnan Racing have shown they can deliver at Royal Ascot - but now can they prove they aren't one-trick ponies?

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Richard ForristalHow the greatest dual-purpose jockey of all time still rides in racing folklore

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Richard Forristal

Paul Kealy'He'd have a right chance off this mark' - Paul Kealy with three ante-post plays for Saturday including a 40-1 fancy

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Maddy PlayleBrighton is a fantastic city - but where are the initiatives to promote its Festival of Racing?

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InternationalMore international news

Dirt star Journalism out to prove he's America's 'best of the rest' in $1 million Saturday Grade 1

Dirt star Journalism out to prove he's America's 'best of the rest' in $1 million Saturday Grade 1

Arc the aim for French ace Leffard after last-gasp Grand Prix de Paris success

Arc the aim for French ace Leffard after last-gasp Grand Prix de Paris success

'He's in fantastic physical condition' - trainer in her first year with a licence readies Bravemansgame for new French adventure

'He's in fantastic physical condition' - trainer in her first year with a licence readies Bravemansgame for new French adventure

Qilin Queen back on the road to Group 1 targets as Ed Walker pinpoints importance of good ground for Longchamp winner

Qilin Queen back on the road to Group 1 targets as Ed Walker pinpoints importance of good ground for Longchamp winner

InterviewsMore interviews

'I was turned down for a licence because they said my horses were so bad - now I'm a Group 1 winner after 30 years'

'I was turned down for a licence because they said my horses were so bad - now I'm a Group 1 winner after 30 years'

Six Gold Cups, four Grand Nationals and a Derby - meet the failed athlete with one of the most glittering CVs in racing

Six Gold Cups, four Grand Nationals and a Derby - meet the failed athlete with one of the most glittering CVs in racing

'This wasn't the plan but it was love at first sight - and this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'

'This wasn't the plan but it was love at first sight - and this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'

'What John has achieved is pretty cool, right? Working with him is fantastic - it's a very privileged and fortunate position to be in'

'What John has achieved is pretty cool, right? Working with him is fantastic - it's a very privileged and fortunate position to be in'

On The MoneyMore industry news

Misleading assertions on gambling harm exposed - and it surely won't be the last time

Misleading assertions on gambling harm exposed - and it surely won't be the last time

'Axe The Racing Tax' is already cutting through - and politicians are set to hear a lot more about it

'Axe The Racing Tax' is already cutting through - and politicians are set to hear a lot more about it

Fault lines emerge as Lord Allen's plans set racing's stakeholders at odds

Fault lines emerge as Lord Allen's plans set racing's stakeholders at odds

'Give them pain and discomfort' - British racing told to make life tough for government as battle lines are drawn over tax consultation

'Give them pain and discomfort' - British racing told to make life tough for government as battle lines are drawn over tax consultation

Join The ClubMore on syndicates

'They make you realise how fun owning a racehorse is' - what's it like to be part of Pompey Ventures?

'They make you realise how fun owning a racehorse is' - what's it like to be part of Pompey Ventures?

Rogues Gallery Racing: what is it like to be part of the Royal Ascot-winning syndicate?

Rogues Gallery Racing: what is it like to be part of the Royal Ascot-winning syndicate?

So, what's it like to be part of a BDR Syndicate?

So, what's it like to be part of a BDR Syndicate?

So, what's it like to be involved with Racing Club?

So, what's it like to be involved with Racing Club?