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There was no fairytale triumph in the race named after Ripon's winning-most horse, as Mark's Choice could only finish a 1 1/4l third to Reigning Profit in the 5f sprint named after him yesterday evening at the Garden Racecourse. Despite contesting the lead throughout,...

Joanna Mason took full advantage of her elders and seniors engaged at Royal Ascot to record 3 winners across our two day fixture earlier this week riding for three different trainers. The one-time Point-to-Point rider and amateur on the flat turned professional in...

A career in racing can look very appealing for young people brought up on the sociable nature of spectating at our more glamourous racing fixtures. If you’ve been involved with horses, enjoy the cut and thrust of business, the excitement of live broadcast or the maths...

Yorkshireman Mick Naughton died last week after a life steeped in racing. At 82, he'd lived and breathed it since his teenage years. Born in April 1944, a boyhood spent in North Yorkshire revolved around riding, pony club and eventing, before the racing bug afforded...

The vagaries of an early English summer have been all too apparent this past 10 days, as a stiff breeze ensured the clouds scudded over Ripon and intermittent sunshine bathed the 49 runners at yesterday's meeting in stark contrast to last week's 30 degree...

There was plenty to enjoy at Ripon on Thursday despite the high temperatures of the week which have made racing a challenging business for horse copers. Old favourites - equine and human - mixed with precocious talent in a compelling mix whose leading players are...

Racing today mourned the loss of Malton-born Tony Ives, who died of undisclosed causes over the weekend at the age of 74. The Yorkshireman had been living in Thailand for some time. Ives enjoyed a distinguished career riding more than 1,000 winners in the UK during...

Spring took a step backwards at a draughty Ripon yesterday, but the card proved popular with owners and trainers, leading to a division of the 6f handicap and a resultant 8 race card, with 73 runners. Racegoers braving the keen wind were treated to some close finishes...

Friday turned out to be a red-letter day for Tim Easterby with a short-priced treble at his home track courtesy of Red Spells Danger, Vince d'Amour and U Sure Do. The stable fielded nine of the 50 runners during a showery evening fixture, but plenty braved the cooler...

Among the world’s great races, the Preakness Stakes holds a distinctive place. It may lack the history of the Epsom Derby or the prize money of the Dubai World Cup, yet its identity remains unmistakable, shaped by its timing and uniquely decisive role in the racing...