PUNTERS were quite rightly stunned and social media went into meltdown after a shock unseat on a horse who drifted like a barge at Wexford on Wednesday. Philip Byrnes flopped off Redwood Queen – trained by the jockey’s old man Charles – in the opening 2m1f claiming hurdle. 3 Redwood Queen looked to have 1-3 … Read more
AN explosive post-race bust-up between jockeys saw one rushed to hospital for treatment. Stewards have opened an urgent investigation into the ‘physical altercation’ between two top-tier riders. 2 Legendary jockey Noel Callow has been stood down from riding in light of the ‘physical altercation’Credit: Alamy 2 Kyle Wilson-Taylor, seen here with Frankie Dettori, is the … Read more
NICK ROCKETT sealed a fairytale Grand National win for Bradford-born Stewart Andrew – with his beloved late wife’s favourite horse. The Willie Mullins-trained monster ridden by amateur jockey and son Patrick saw off last year’s winner I Am Maximus at huge odds of 33-1. 4 Amateur jockey Patrick Mullins – son of legendary trainer Willie … Read more
IT’S one of the most elite events in the world of racing – and this year, Aintree guests have not left us disappointed with their fashion looks. Soaking up the glorious sunshine, glam revellers arrived for day one of the Grand National Festival – and they’ve certainly pulled out all stops with the ensembles. 16 … Read more
WILLY DE HOUELLE suffered a fatal injury at Aintree. And jockey Rachael Blackmore was taken into an ambulance following the fall. 2 Willy De Houelle – pictured in 2024 – suffered a fatal fall at AintreeCredit: Getty 2 Rachael Blackmore was riding the four-year-oldCredit: PA Willy De Houelle was racing in the Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O … Read more
PUNTERS were left absolutely fuming after yet more false start drama hit Cheltenham Festival. Seven jockeys were banned on day two for ‘misconduct‘ at the start – resulting in several false starts which hampered horses’ chances. 2 The race started with the fancied Willie Mullins-trained Maughreen facing the wrong way 2 She was completely detached … Read more
Giles – ‘It means a lot’ After watching Marine Nationale’s victory, Michael O’Sullivan’s girlfriend Charlotte Giles continued: “Michael loved the horse very much, they started their careers together and went on a journey together. “The horse has certainly put his heart and soul into today and it means a lot. “Michael was certainly with him … Read more
EX-ENGLAND rugby ace James Haskell has been spotted holding hands with a former Big Brother star at Cheltenham. James, 39, and previous Miss Edinburgh Sara McLean, 34, were all smiles at the track on day two of the races. 14 James Haskell and Sara McLean attend day two of the Cheltenham FestivalCredit: James Whatling 14 … Read more
EYE-catching fascinators, stylish dresses and tweed galore – Cheltenham Festival is back in full force for day two of racing. Attendees braved the chilly weather in stylish ensembles for Style Wednesday, after the Gloucestershire racecourse changed the name from Ladies’ Day. 15 Zara Tindall and Princess Eugenie led the fashion pack in matching burgundy outfits … Read more
MAURA Higgins was the surprising first famous face to appear on ITV’s coverage of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival. She was the star of a tongue-in-cheek opening segment previewing another battle between Ireland and Britain over the course of the four days. 4 The 34-year-old donned a traditional racing outfit for the occasionCredit: @itvracing 4 There … Read more