Jack Berry MBE walking Grand National distance to raise money for IJF
By Andrew Atkinson Jack Berry MBE is walking the Aintree Grand National distance of 4 miles to raise money for the injured jockeys fund ‘Grand National weekend’. “I’m no Captain Tom, but would like to raise £1,000 for the IJF,” Jack, 83, told me. The Injured Jockeys Fund was the brainchild of President and founding […]
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Blazing Port disappointing run at Kelso found post-race scope mud in trachea
By Andrew Atkinson Trainer Nick Alexander based at Kinneston, Fife, rued Blazing Port’s run at Kelso last weekend, when pulled-up, after expecting a better show. “It became the big disappointment of the weekend, pulling up three out – when he ought to have been just about winning,” said Nick. Nick added: “A post race scope […]
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Westwood denied Aintree Grand National dream
Quote: ‘To win the National would be unbelievable. It’s what dreams are made of – the biggest horse race in the world’ – Lee Westwood. By Andrew Atkinson Racehorse Bellshill, co-owned by Lee Westwood, entered in the 2021 Randox Health Aintree Grand National that suffered a fatal injury on the gallops has denied the star […]
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Lady Buttons underdeveloped ovaries prevents her from conceiving and carrying a foal
Quote: ‘It is incredibly sad for Keith, Jayne and ultimately Buttons that she won’t ever have a foal by her side. She was clearly meant to be a very special one off’ – Pippa Kirby By Andrew Atkinson Retired Lady Buttons has returned to trainer Philip Kirby Green Oaks Farm stables in Richmond, North Yorkshire, […]
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Dream comes true for teenager Benoit de la Sayette as Haqeeqy wins £100,000 Lincoln
By Andrew Atkinson Teenager Benoit de la Sayette rode Haqeeqy to victory in the £100,000 Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster on Saturday when up on the John and Thady Gosden trained 9-2 favourite. “It’s a dream come true, a fairytale. Just to ride in the Lincoln on my first turf ride was unbelievable. “I have to […]
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