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Record betting turnover and most viewers this century - here's how the Kentucky Derby did it and what British racing can learn

Record betting turnover and most viewers this century - here's how the Kentucky Derby did it and what British racing can learn

It rankles that there's no Irish-born rider in the global jockeys' league - but history makes it fairly predictable

It rankles that there's no Irish-born rider in the global jockeys' league - but history makes it fairly predictable

Aidan O'Brien's Classic trial dominance is admirable - but it leaves the Derby missing a spark

Aidan O'Brien's Classic trial dominance is admirable - but it leaves the Derby missing a spark

Lack of women an own goal for global racing league - and it’s not the only issue facing an otherwise laudable concept

Lack of women an own goal for global racing league - and it’s not the only issue facing an otherwise laudable concept

Lee Mottershead

Kieran Shoemark will have to get used to spooning out the ice-cream - here's the underappreciated rider who should be head chef

Kieran Shoemark will have to get used to spooning out the ice-cream - here's the underappreciated rider who should be head chef

It's nearly time to take the wraps off the Group 1 older horses - and I can't wait for it

It's nearly time to take the wraps off the Group 1 older horses - and I can't wait for it

I can't help but feel sorry for Kieran Shoemark - but that doesn't mean the Gosdens are wrong

I can't help but feel sorry for Kieran Shoemark - but that doesn't mean the Gosdens are wrong

'He could have slid under the radar' - Paul Kealy with five ante-post picks for Saturday

'He could have slid under the radar' - Paul Kealy with five ante-post picks for Saturday

He would be some sight in the Derby - why this 2,000 Guineas runner should line up at Epsom

He would be some sight in the Derby - why this 2,000 Guineas runner should line up at Epsom

Reflecting on a special Punchestown festival as Its On The Line brings up the Champion Hunters Chase hat-trick

Reflecting on a special Punchestown festival as Its On The Line brings up the Champion Hunters Chase hat-trick

Prize-money mechanism does not incentivise racecourses to do the right thing - but here’s a simple solution to fix it

Prize-money mechanism does not incentivise racecourses to do the right thing - but here’s a simple solution to fix it

Godolphin's triumphant Classic weekend proves that the phoenix has truly risen from the ashes of the Al Zarooni scandal

Godolphin's triumphant Classic weekend proves that the phoenix has truly risen from the ashes of the Al Zarooni scandal

This is always a massive week for Michael Owen - but there's another Owen for whom Chester promises to be special

This is always a massive week for Michael Owen - but there's another Owen for whom Chester promises to be special

Jockey and Derby initiatives share laudable ambition of trying to better promote the sport

Jockey and Derby initiatives share laudable ambition of trying to better promote the sport

Jonathan Harding

How a vague threat has been turned into an alarming reality for British racing

How a vague threat has been turned into an alarming reality for British racing

Here are my five horses to follow this Flat season - including one who looks like Group 1 material

Here are my five horses to follow this Flat season - including one who looks like Group 1 material

Paul Kealy's best bets ahead of the weekend's action - including an intriguing outsider in the 2,000 Guineas

Paul Kealy's best bets ahead of the weekend's action - including an intriguing outsider in the 2,000 Guineas

Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey pips Rob James to land eastern title as season reaches a thrilling crescendo

Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey pips Rob James to land eastern title as season reaches a thrilling crescendo

Left-leaning Jonbon shows Willie Mullins isn’t right all the time

Left-leaning Jonbon shows Willie Mullins isn’t right all the time

More unwelcome uncertainty as gambling reform campaigners set sights on a new Gambling Act

More unwelcome uncertainty as gambling reform campaigners set sights on a new Gambling Act

Willie Mullins makes friends not enemies - and it’s a lesson some in British racing need to learn

Willie Mullins makes friends not enemies - and it’s a lesson some in British racing need to learn

Lee Mottershead

Sheer number of quality horses this spring has meant it's more than just the trainers' title which has gripped us jumps fans

Sheer number of quality horses this spring has meant it's more than just the trainers' title which has gripped us jumps fans

Shameful abuse of Nico de Boinville shows why jockeys might not wish to open up

Shameful abuse of Nico de Boinville shows why jockeys might not wish to open up

Why this Cheltenham runner-up is my jumps horse of the year - and no, it’s not the one you’re probably thinking

Why this Cheltenham runner-up is my jumps horse of the year - and no, it’s not the one you’re probably thinking

Record betting turnover and most viewers this century - here's how the Kentucky Derby did it and what British racing can learn

Record betting turnover and most viewers this century - here's how the Kentucky Derby did it and what British racing can learn

It rankles that there's no Irish-born rider in the global jockeys' league - but history makes it fairly predictable

It rankles that there's no Irish-born rider in the global jockeys' league - but history makes it fairly predictable

Aidan O'Brien's Classic trial dominance is admirable - but it leaves the Derby missing a spark

Aidan O'Brien's Classic trial dominance is admirable - but it leaves the Derby missing a spark

Lack of women an own goal for global racing league - and it’s not the only issue facing an otherwise laudable concept

Lack of women an own goal for global racing league - and it’s not the only issue facing an otherwise laudable concept

Lee Mottershead

Kieran Shoemark will have to get used to spooning out the ice-cream - here's the underappreciated rider who should be head chef

Kieran Shoemark will have to get used to spooning out the ice-cream - here's the underappreciated rider who should be head chef

It's nearly time to take the wraps off the Group 1 older horses - and I can't wait for it

It's nearly time to take the wraps off the Group 1 older horses - and I can't wait for it

I can't help but feel sorry for Kieran Shoemark - but that doesn't mean the Gosdens are wrong

I can't help but feel sorry for Kieran Shoemark - but that doesn't mean the Gosdens are wrong

'He could have slid under the radar' - Paul Kealy with five ante-post picks for Saturday

'He could have slid under the radar' - Paul Kealy with five ante-post picks for Saturday

He would be some sight in the Derby - why this 2,000 Guineas runner should line up at Epsom

He would be some sight in the Derby - why this 2,000 Guineas runner should line up at Epsom

Reflecting on a special Punchestown festival as Its On The Line brings up the Champion Hunters Chase hat-trick

Reflecting on a special Punchestown festival as Its On The Line brings up the Champion Hunters Chase hat-trick

Prize-money mechanism does not incentivise racecourses to do the right thing - but here’s a simple solution to fix it

Prize-money mechanism does not incentivise racecourses to do the right thing - but here’s a simple solution to fix it

Godolphin's triumphant Classic weekend proves that the phoenix has truly risen from the ashes of the Al Zarooni scandal

Godolphin's triumphant Classic weekend proves that the phoenix has truly risen from the ashes of the Al Zarooni scandal

This is always a massive week for Michael Owen - but there's another Owen for whom Chester promises to be special

This is always a massive week for Michael Owen - but there's another Owen for whom Chester promises to be special

Jockey and Derby initiatives share laudable ambition of trying to better promote the sport

Jockey and Derby initiatives share laudable ambition of trying to better promote the sport

Jonathan Harding

How a vague threat has been turned into an alarming reality for British racing

How a vague threat has been turned into an alarming reality for British racing

Here are my five horses to follow this Flat season - including one who looks like Group 1 material

Here are my five horses to follow this Flat season - including one who looks like Group 1 material

Paul Kealy's best bets ahead of the weekend's action - including an intriguing outsider in the 2,000 Guineas

Paul Kealy's best bets ahead of the weekend's action - including an intriguing outsider in the 2,000 Guineas

Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey pips Rob James to land eastern title as season reaches a thrilling crescendo

Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey pips Rob James to land eastern title as season reaches a thrilling crescendo

Left-leaning Jonbon shows Willie Mullins isn’t right all the time

Left-leaning Jonbon shows Willie Mullins isn’t right all the time

More unwelcome uncertainty as gambling reform campaigners set sights on a new Gambling Act

More unwelcome uncertainty as gambling reform campaigners set sights on a new Gambling Act

Willie Mullins makes friends not enemies - and it’s a lesson some in British racing need to learn

Willie Mullins makes friends not enemies - and it’s a lesson some in British racing need to learn

Lee Mottershead

Sheer number of quality horses this spring has meant it's more than just the trainers' title which has gripped us jumps fans

Sheer number of quality horses this spring has meant it's more than just the trainers' title which has gripped us jumps fans

Shameful abuse of Nico de Boinville shows why jockeys might not wish to open up

Shameful abuse of Nico de Boinville shows why jockeys might not wish to open up

Why this Cheltenham runner-up is my jumps horse of the year - and no, it’s not the one you’re probably thinking

Why this Cheltenham runner-up is my jumps horse of the year - and no, it’s not the one you’re probably thinking

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