UK Horse Racing News
Banoffee added to Oaks line-up
Sat, 25 May 2013 12:34:11 GMT
With Banoffee added to the field as expected, there are 12 possible runners in Friday’s Investec Oaks at Epsom.
http://www1.skysports.com/horse-racing/news/12426/8734198/
Maarek thwarted by stone
Sat, 25 May 2013 12:28:51 GMT
Maarek could head straight to Royal Ascot after he was taken out of the Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday.
http://www1.skysports.com/horse-racing/news/12426/8734193/
Oxx wants Airlie Cloud burst
Sat, 25 May 2013 09:42:44 GMT
Trainer John Oxx expects the fast ground at the Curragh to suit Little White Cloud in the Airlie Stud Gallinule Stakes on Sunday.
http://www.skysports.com/racing/race-preview/0,28798,11068_562464,00.html
Bittar eyes Dettori resolution
Sat, 25 May 2013 09:18:33 GMT
British Horseracing Authority chief executive Paul Bittar is hopeful jockey Frankie Dettori can be given the go-ahead to return to action before next weekend’s Investec Derby meeting at Epsom.
http://www1.skysports.com/horse-racing/news/12426/8733875/
Dettori wants quick resolution
Fri, 24 May 2013 17:48:08 GMT
Frankie Dettori is hoping to get clearance early next week from the French authorities to return to race-riding after his six-month worldwide ban.
http://www1.skysports.com/horse-racing/news/12426/8733087/
Disclaimer wins Cocked Hat
Fri, 24 May 2013 16:30:53 GMT
Disclaimer (13/8) got the better of Contributer (1/2 favourite) in what turned out to be a match race for the Listed Casco EBF Cocked Hat Stakes at Goodwood.
http://www.skysports.com/racing/race-report/0,28798,11068_562198,00.html
Frankel’s sister set for debut
Fri, 24 May 2013 16:23:27 GMT
Joyeuse, a half-sister to the mighty Frankel, is on course to make her racecourse debut at Lingfield on Tuesday.
http://www1.skysports.com/horse-racing/news/12426/8732909/
Bird skips Curragh for Epsom
Fri, 24 May 2013 13:58:26 GMT
Thistle Bird will run at Epsom’s Derby meeting rather than the Curragh this weekend.
http://www1.skysports.com/horse-racing/news/12426/8732593/
O’Brien predicts Guineas magic
Fri, 24 May 2013 12:47:19 GMT
Aidan O’Brien feels Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas favourite Magician will have no problem dropping back down to a mile for the Classic at the Curragh on Saturday.
http://www.skysports.com/racing/race-preview/0,28798,11068_562332,00.html
Group options Alive for Oh
Fri, 24 May 2013 12:40:56 GMT
Connections of Alive Alive Oh are mulling a couple of Group race options for the filly next month following her impressive Listed win last time out.
