Horse racing
Talking Horses: Dettori’s farewell looms at Derby amid protest threat
From the battle for favouritism to the ‘Farewell Frankie factor’ and a risk of protests, Saturday’s Derby should be eventful
Greg Wood
29, May, 2023 @4:13 PM
Talking Horses: Jockey Club granted Derby injunction against Animal Rising
High court ruling prevents protesters entering Epsom track after the Grand National was delayed by course invasion
Greg Wood
26, May, 2023 @3:34 PM
Talking Horses: Jockey Club applies for Derby injunction to block Animal Rising
Body says it has been forced to go to court because protest group has made it ‘explicitly clear’ that it intends to disrupt meeting
Greg Wood at Epsom
22, May, 2023 @5:19 PM
Baffert’s National Treasure wins Preakness as another death mars day
Bob Baffert won the Preakness for a record eighth time with National Treasure only hours after one of his horses was euthanized on the track
Bryan Armen Graham at Pimlico Race Course
20, May, 2023 @6:58 PM
Talking Horses: Jadoomi can spring surprise for Crisfords in Lockinge
Lightly raced runner looks overpriced at around 8-1 for a breakthrough Group One success at Newbury
Greg Wood at York
19, May, 2023 @5:23 PM
Mage faces tough Preakness challenge as First Mission scratched by vet
Kentucky Derby winner Mage will face one less contender in his Triple Crown bid after First Mission was scratched from the Preakness on Friday morning
Guardian sport and agencies
19, May, 2023 @3:11 PM
The Foxes claims Dante Stakes to offer lowly Leicester chance of Derby joy
Leicester City’s owners have a serious runner in next month’s Derby at Epsom after The Foxes won the Dante at York
Greg Wood at York
18, May, 2023 @4:09 PM
Soul Sister’s Musidora romp gives Frankie Dettori big chance in Oaks
Frankie Dettori will go to the Oaks at Epsom with a big chance in the fillies’ Classic after his mount Soul Sister romped home in the Musidora Stakes at York on Wednesday
Greg Wood at York
17, May, 2023 @3:00 PM
Derby still searching for its headline act with Dettori’s mount not finalised
There are just three names at single-figure odds in the ante-post betting and none can offer cast-iron credentials in Dante week
Greg Wood
16, May, 2023 @2:29 PM
The targeting of Epsom is open to debate – but the right to peaceful protest is not | Greg Wood
As infuriating as disruption to the most famous Classic would be, opposition to racing is likely to be around for some time
Greg Wood
15, May, 2023 @7:00 AM
Talking Horses: Saffie Osborne lifts Chester Cup in rookie season
Jockey landed the most valuable success of her career in her first campaign as a fully-fledged professional
Greg Wood at Chester
12, May, 2023 @5:01 PM
Aidan O’Brien confirms Guineas flop Auguste Rodin still his No 1 for Derby
Aidan O’Brien confirms that Auguste Rodin, the well-beaten favourite in the 2,000 Guineas, remains his No 1 hope for the Derby
Greg Wood at Chester
11, May, 2023 @5:24 PM
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