UK horse racing must resolve scandals to keep backers - * Horse racing seeks to reassure backers after scandals * Sport seeks better deal from betting companies * Claims second spot for sporting revenues after soccer By Keith Weir LONDON, June 11 (Reuters) - British horse racing will not suffer commercial damage from recent doping scandals if it shows it can handle them effectively, the head of the sport's governing body said on Tuesday. ...
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:38:27 GMTHorse racing-Animal Kingdom the star Ascot attraction - By Justin Palmer LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - Kentucky Derby and Dubai World Cup winner Animal Kingdom bids to follow in Frankel's hallowed hoof-prints with the American raider providing the star billing on the opening day of Royal Ascot on Tuesday. Frankel enjoyed an imperious 11-length triumph in the Queen Anne Stakes last year on his way to becoming the world's highest-rated racehorse. The ...
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:29:31 GMTHorse racing-Animal Kingdom flops at Royal Ascot - By Justin Palmer ASCOT, England, June 18 (Reuters) - American raider Animal Kingdom's bid to add a Royal Ascot victory to his Kentucky Derby and Dubai World Cup successes ended in huge disappointment when he finished unplaced in the Queen Anne Stakes on Tuesday. Animal Kingdom, the 2011 Kentucky Derby winner and the first Run for the Roses champion to run at the Royal meeting since 1936, had ...
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:21:58 GMTHorse racing-Animal Kingdom flops, Dawn Approach rocks Ascot - (Writes through, adds later races) By Justin Palmer ASCOT, England, June 18 (Reuters) - American raider Animal Kingdom flopped at Royal Ascot on Tuesday but while one lofty reputation was tarnished, another was restored when Dawn Approach atoned for his Epsom Derby failure to hand embattled Godolphin some respite. Animal Kingdom's bid to add a Royal Ascot victory to his Kentucky Derby and Dubai ...
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:29:07 GMTHorse-racing trainer Henry Cecil dies at 70 - LONDON (AP) — Henry Cecil, who trained unbeaten superstar Frankel and was one of British horse racing's greatest trainers in a career spanning nearly half a century, died Tuesday following a long battle with cancer. He was 70.
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:30:56 GMTThe Rail: This Summer, New York Loves Horse Racing - For the first time in the 36-year history of New York State’s iconic “I Love NY” tourism campaign, a thrilling action image of horse racing is featured on the cover of the state’s annual summer travel guide – its signature promotional publication.
Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:35:07 GMTHorse Racing - Animal Kingdom flops at Royal Ascot, Dawn Approach shines - Animal Kingdom's bid to add a Royal Ascot victory to his Kentucky Derby and Dubai World Cup successes ended in disappointment.
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:45:18 GMTMedia rights help UK horse racing ride out recession - LONDON, June 11 (Reuters) - The increased value of media rights has helped British horse racing to weather the impact of recession and a reduction in payments from the betting industry, a report said on Tuesday. The sport had a total value to the UK economy of 3.45 billion pounds ($5.36 billion) in 2012, according to the report compiled by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and business ...
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:30:00 GMTHorse Racing: Queen leads Royal Ascot tribute to Cecil - Queen Elizabeth II led tributes to Henry Cecil, the legendary trainer who died last week, before the start of racing at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:57:36 GMTBritish horse racing trainer Henry Cecil dies at 70 - LONDON (AP) -- Henry Cecil, who trained unbeaten superstar Frankel and was one of British horse racing's greatest trainers in a career spanning nearly half a century, died Tuesday following a long battle with cancer. He was 70.
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