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The doping scandal engulfing Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin operation has widened further after yet more racehorses have failed tests for anabolic steroids. Among the seven horses to have ingested the banned substances include 2012 St Leger winner Encke. All of them were trained by the now disgraced Mahmood Al Zarooni. Al Zarooni is appealing against the severity of an eight-year ban … More →

Jockey Frankie Dettori has for the first time admitted he was banned for taking cocaine last year and said he is "ashamed and embarrassed" of himself. The rider was given a six-month ban after testing positive at Longchamp in France last September, however, it had not been confirmed what substance he had taken until now. Ahead of his expected return to action on … More →

The disgraced former head trainer for Godolphin Mahmood Al Zarooni has appealed against the length of his eight-year ban handed out by the British Horseracing Authority. Al Zarooni admitted giving prohibited anabolic steroids to a total of 15 horses in his stable and he was banned following a disciplinary hearing three days after the scandal. A date has not yet been set … More →

Banned Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni was "not being truthful" in giving his version of events that led up to 15 horses being administered with anabolic steroids, according to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). Mr Al Zarooni claimed that he didn't know he was breaking rules on banned substances by giving these horses the injection. A total of eleven horses … More →

The brilliant unbeaten sprinter Black Caviar managed to make it 25 wins from 25 starts with victory in the $1 million (£684,490) TJ Smith Stakes in Sydney on Saturday (April 13th). As a result of the victory, the Australian mare has set a national record of 15 Group One wins in her career, moving clear of Kingston Town. It is … More →

Auroras Encore sprang a huge surprise in the 166th Grand National as he romped home by nine lengths at Aintree. The 11-year-old horse, ridden by Ryan Mania, jumped brilliantly throughout the contest as he raced away from the more likely winners of Cappa Bleu and Teaforthree after the last hurdle. Seabass went off as the 11-2 favourite as Katie Walsh … More →

Jockey Katie Walsh has defended the Grand National over cruelty claims and states that horses are treated very well by owners, trainers and jockeys alike. Walsh finished third on Seabass last year to become the highest-placed female jockey in the history of the race, however, there were two fatalities which led heavy criticism. She told the Radio Times that it … More →

Black Caviar's trainer – Peter Moody – has talked up the possibility of his horse returning to the UK this year to compete and then mate with other wonder horse Frankel. The winner of 24 from 24 races, including a record 14 Group One victories, could return to the UK this summer after winning the Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal … More →

Just about everyone thought that once we'd reached March the snow and freezing weather would be very much behind us, but that hasn't been the case. Indeed, in the last two weeks snow has been seen in many different parts of the country and this could now affect the start of the Flat racing season. The season usually runs from … More →