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The horse, named Qirat and ridden by Richard Kingscote, caused a huge shock on Wednesday at one of the most prestigious events in the global racing calendar....

Five jockeys miss day three of Glorious Goodwood as their plane is forced to make an emergency landing....

The Markel Magnolia Cup has raised more than £2.7m for charity since its inception in 2011....

Sophie Forsyth, a London-based insurance underwriter at Markel International, was successful in the 2025 Markel Magnolia Cup on her mount Woodcote Girl. The Markel Magnolia Cup, a charity race over five and a half furlongs, has raised more than £2.7 million since its inception in 2011. This year, the race...

The equestrian world celebrated a truly magical union on July 26, 2025, when British Olympic showjumper Harry Charles The post Harry Charles and Eve Jobs Tie the Knot appeared first on Everything Horse Magazine....

At The British Horse Society (BHS) we believe in the transformative power of horses—not just for riders, but for young people facing significant life challenges. That belief drives our Changing Lives through Horses (CLTH) programme, working with over 4,000 children and young people since 2016. While not every participant enters...

Qirat holds off a late charge from Rosallion to emerge as a shock 150-1 winner in the Sussex Stakes on the second day of Glorious Goodwood....

Reported by the Racing Post via Matt Rennie on 15 July 2025 It’s 4.30am when the iPhone alarm clock chimes and just over an hour later I’m with a rabble of trainers at the top of a field. It could be on any gallop at the crack of dawn, but...

A fatal injury to former winner Trueshan overshadows the opening day of Glorious Goodwood as Scandinavia gets the better of stablemate Illinois to win the Goodwood Cup....

Goodwood’s Markel Magnolia Cup racing silks were unveiled at RIXO’s Flagship store in London on the evening of Tuesday 8 July. This year’s colourful, vintage-inspired designs have been curated by the London-based fashion house, RIXO, which is also Goodwood’s 2025 Talent in Fashion Award winner. RIXO drew inspiration from some...

Newbury Racecourse have announced a number of initiatives to make their final music raceday of the summer – Dubai Duty Free International Weekend with James Bay – an accessible fixture for deaf communities. BRIT-award winner, James Bay, will make his debut at Newbury Racecourse live after racing on Saturday 20th...

Edward O'Grady was a dominant figure in Irish National Hunt racing in the late 1970s and saddled 18 winners at the Cheltenham Festival....

The second day of the Longines Tops International Arena Summer Showcase (The Netherlands) delivered a thrilling CSI4* 1.50m The post Bassem Mohammed Steals the Show in CSI4* 1.50m Speed Class in The Netherlands appeared first on Everything Horse Magazine....

Some of Britain’s leading national showjumpers came forward for Saturday’s (26.7.25) JCL Insurance Brokers Queen Elizabeth II Cup The post Second Queen’s title for James Whitaker at Hickstead appeared first on Everything Horse Magazine....

The incoming chairman of the British Horseracing Authority was named last November with a view to taking up the role on June 2....

French favourite Calandagan comes from behind to pass Kalpana and win the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot....

A strong German team saw off the challenge from the Brits in today’s Agria Nations Cup of Great The post Hickstead: Germany pips the host to Nations Cup glory   appeared first on Everything Horse Magazine....

For nine months of the year, Kelso Races is the oil that lubricates the Scottish Borders business machine: gathering business representatives and customers together in informal surroundings from September all the way through until the end of May......

Gemma Stevens delivered a commanding performance to win the Ashby Underwriting Eventers’ Challenge at Hickstead’s prestigious Royal International The post Gemma Stevens Wins Ashby Underwriting Eventers’ Challenge with Cooley Park Muze appeared first on Everything Horse Magazine....

Thirsk Racecourse stages the second edition of the Graham Lee Injured Jockeys Fund charity race on Friday, July 25, following a hugely successful introduction in 2024. Sponsored by Sky Bet, the Graham Lee IJF Stable Staff Stakes sees 11 employees from racing yards compete in a mile ‘hands and heels’...

Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Friday's meetings at Ascot, York, Uttoxeter, Thirsk, Sandown and Chepstow....

My career in football has spanned community outreach, talent pathways, fan engagement and visitor experience, and capital investment. At the same time, I’ve also been fortunate to work with charities devoted to tackling mental health and homelessness – experiences that have deepened my understanding of some of the complex challenges...

Following His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen’s first official visit to Newmarket as Sovereign and Queen, The Jockey Club has launched The Jockey Club Patrons Scholarship, an initiative supporting young people from diverse ethnic backgrounds to start careers in horseracing. Their Majesties are both Honorary Members and...

Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Thursday's meetings at Doncaster, Sandown, Newbury, Worcester and Yarmouth....

Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday's meetings at Catterick, Doncaster, Salisbury and Leicester....

Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday's meetings at Lingfield, Wolverhampton and Musselburgh....

A Southampton charity working to eradicate loneliness in the city helped some of its service users and volunteers visit a stud farm last week as part of National Racehorse Week (NRW). Communicare took beneficiaries who find it hard to get out on their own for an outing to Whitsbury Manor...

Off to a flying start As the school year draws to a close, the charity is proud to reflect on another record-breaking start to the year, supporting the learning of even more young people. In the last six months, the Racing to School team has delivered over 276 educational events...

Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Monday's meetings at Ayr, Cartmel, Beverley and Windsor....

Scanning the early ante-post prices for Glorious Goodwood in nine days' time and it looks like a lot of favourites will be difficult to oppose....

I usually take an interest in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen but before looking at this year's renewal, I have good news and bad news to impart.  Back in early January I received a phone call from a gentlemen's outfitters in Warwick informing me the clobber I'd ordered for my...

As I sit down to write this week’s blog, I find myself in a state of anxiety, a mild sweat upon my brow......

British Summertime has arrived. I know this because the six racemeetings scheduled for Saturday are at Newmarket, York, Ascot, Chester, Salisbury and Hamilton Park, without a jump in sight, and the BHA has sent out an update on its “hot weather policy”......

Horse racing commentator Derek Thompson spoke to Gary Philipson about his career....