War of Attrition leads Irish romp in Gold Cup at Cheltenham
Equestrian story by Carl Anders, Sat, 18 Mar 2006 10:28:01GMT

The Cheltenham Festival should perhaps be renamed, as the Irish festival for such was the dominance of Irish horses this year that other contenders simply threw their hats into the ring. War Of Attrition led the Irish effort with a spectacular win in the Gold Cup as the famous festival drew to a close.

Cheltenham orders probe into horse deaths
Equestrian story by Fred Smith, Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:20:01GMT

This year's Cheltenham Festival has turned sour within the first three days, as eight horses have died. Organizers have decided to launch an investigation into the incidents after an animal rights group appealed to the public to shun the festival.

Ladalko to compete in Scottish National after skipping the Cheltenham Festival
Equestrian story by Dominic Taylor, Tue, 28 Feb 2006 18:04:00GMT

In a surprise move, Ladalko is to skip the Cheltenham Festival and go directly to compete in the Gala Casinos Daily Record Scottish Grand National. This move is clearly unexpected especially after his fourth place showing at Racing Post Chase at Sandown.

Tysou takes sweet revenge on Dempsey
Equestrian story by Boris Webb, Mon, 06 Feb 2006 03:36:02GMT

LONDON - The unfortunate postponement of the Victor Chandler Handicap Chase last Saturday proved to just the thing for Tysou who shone at Sandown and won the £40,000 Grade Two competition. Bill Brown's horse performed admirably to leave behind his wife's Dempsey, who did not give up until the last moment.

Third-biggest field for Grand National
Equestrian story by Gareth Bowman, Sat, 04 Feb 2006 03:12:00GMT

The 2006 John Smith's Grand National to be held on April 8 at Aintree has received 148 entries making this the third biggest field since last year's 152 and 2003's 149. Defending champion Hedgehunter once again features in the tournament that carries prize money of £700,000.

Triple joy for Nicholls at Welsh National
Equestrian story by Vinnie Mitchell, Thu, 29 Dec 2005 00:04:00GMT

Paul Nicholls emerged the undisputed winner at the Coral Welsh National at Chepstow yesterday as his charges swept away the first three positions. L'Aventure capitalized on a last gasp mistake by One Knight to romp home as the winner.

Kicking King is the boss at Sandown
Equestrian story by Brian Watters, Tue, 27 Dec 2005 14:24:00GMT

Kicking King returned to his glory days with a fine win in the King George VI Chase at Sandown. King beat back a stiff last minute challenge from Monkerhostin to claim what is the second consecutive victory in the Grade One segment.

Scottish Derby scrapped after being declared “financially disastrous”
Equestrian story by Brian Watters, Tue, 27 Dec 2005 06:04:00GMT

The Scottish Derby has been removed from the fixtures list just three years after it was instituted as it was considered financially unviable by the managers at the Ayr racecourse. This decision was arrived at after the British Horseracing Board decided to postpone the race from July 17 to July 24 next year.

Triple Crown winner Afleet Alex to retire
Equestrian story by Brian Watters, Sat, 03 Dec 2005 03:40:01GMT

NEW YORK - This year's Preakness and Belmont Stakes champion, Afleet Alex has been forced to retire after picking up another injury, trainer Tom Ritchey announced on Thursday. Afleet Alex, a part of the Cash Is King Stable won over $2,765,800 in 12 career starts.

Our Vic dazzles at Paddy Power Gold Cup
Equestrian story by Brian Watters, Thu, 17 Nov 2005 19:04:00GMT

Our Vic signaled a return to the form which saw him rise to the top of the heap with an emphatic performance at Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham. Trainer Martin Pipe's charge was in excellent form and this had to be seen to be believed.