How a racehorse owner fired off a boozy message, and was proven wrong in front of the King

How a racehorse owner fired off a boozy message, and was proven wrong in front of the King

Last year, prominent owner Rod Lyons made a rare slip-up by telling the trainer of Australian mare Asfoora that taking it to Royal Ascot was a ‘waste of time.’ He was made to look foolish when Asfoora won the race. Now, the mare fares as a favourite to claim the King Charles III Stakes race for a second time, which would put it in rarefied air. The race takes place Wednesday evening Australian time.

Jack Rankin: Horseracing is a runaway British success. We all have a stake in keeping it that way

Jack Rankin is the MP for Windsor Horseracing is Britain at its best. The unrivalled heritage and prestige of the sport is matched by the world leading performances of our horses, trainers and jockeys. In a sport that reaches all corners of the globe, Britain is a leading force. No part of the country encapsulates this history and success more than my Windsor constituency, which includes both Ascot and Royal Windsor racecourses. The area has lin…

Herbertson back in the bike after overseas tour - Harnesslink

Australia’s leading harness racing reinsman James Herbertson will be back doing what he does best later this week, jumping straight into a book of driving engagements after a whirlwind two-month overseas adventure. From Sweden to Melton – with unforgettable memories of his northern hemisphere experiences , James Herbertson is back in action on Friday night Despite his extended absence, Herbertson (108 wins) is still at the head of both the Victo…