Author: Shanda Taylor-Boyd

A JOCKEY has died aged 43 after a horse ‘went berserk’ in a horrific racecourse smash-up. Famed Japanese rider Kosuke Matsumoto, 43, was rushed to hospital following the incident at Sonoda Racecourse. The rider fell off his horse and ‘hit his head hard on the ground’, according to reports. Police are now said to have… Continue reading Jockey dies aged 43 after horse ‘goes berserk’ in horrific racecourse smash-up

A MULTI-MILLIONAIRE owner behind one of the greatest horses ever has entered an unknown 100-1 shot at Cheltenham Festival. All The World was a shock name at the top of the Champion Hurdle entries, alongside the likes of Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth. An eight-year-old out of legendary sire Deep Impact, All The World finished third… Continue reading Multi-millionaire owner behind one of the greatest horses ever enters unknown 100-1 shot at Cheltenham Festival

A HUGE Grand National rule change has been confirmed for this year. Reserves will now once again be allowed to run in the world’s most famous race when it is held on April 5. They were blocked from competing two years ago – in a move called ‘crazy’ by some – due to complications over… Continue reading Huge Grand National rule change confirmed for this year – after previously being branded ‘crazy’

THE ‘future Gold Cup winner’ removed from Willie Mullins’ yard has been thrilling his new trainer ahead of his huge comeback. Unbeaten Indiana Dream was trained by the Closutton boss to his first two victories, which included the 13-length demolition of the smart St Felicien when last seen in December 2023. But billionaire owner JP… Continue reading ‘Future Gold Cup winner’ removed from Willie Mullins’ yard thrills new trainer ahead of huge comeback

PUNTERS have been left holding their breath after Nicky Henderson entered odds-on Arkle fav Sir Gino in a different race. But they need not worry as it is just likely to be cover should anything happen to Constitution Hill. The entries for the Champion Hurdle, Stayers’ Hurdle and Mares’ Hurdle were revealed on Tuesday. And… Continue reading ‘No, no, no’ say punters as Nicky Henderson enters odds-on Arkle favourite Sir Gino in different race

A RACING punter stands to win a life-changing sum from an ‘unreal’ £5 Cheltenham Festival bet he placed in December. The £2.50 each-way six-fold acca is made up entirely of favourites – with five of them having shortened dramatically since he laid the money down. Cheltenham doesn’t start for another eight weeks but punters have… Continue reading Punter stands to win life-changing amount from ‘unreal’ £5 Cheltenham Festival bet placed in December

TEMPLEGATE takes on Tuesday’s racing looking to build the bank for a simply massive weekend of racing. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. TOMORROW DAY (6.45 Newcastle, nap) He has a fantastic record at Gosforth Park with four wins and a second from his sevens around there. Three of those victories came over… Continue reading Horse racing tips: ‘He has a fantastic record here’ – Templegate’s NAP backed to strike at favourite venue

SUN Racing’s Tuesday tips are below. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. LONGSHOT URBAN DANDY (1.52 Southwell) He has been knocking on the door and went close when second over a mile here last time out. LONGSHOT SUPERVISOR (3.10 Plumpton) He was a decent second returning from eight months off at Warwick last… Continue reading Horse racing tips: This 5-1 chance was a decent second returning from eight months off last time

A JOCKEY was labelled the ‘toughest in the entire sporting world’ by punters after becoming trapped under a 500kg racehorse – before winning a race an hour later. Poor James Bowen had nowhere to go when Saunton Surf came down on top of him at Ffos Las. The 11-2 chance was just a length down… Continue reading ‘Toughest jockey in the world’ gets trapped under 500kg horse… then wins race one hour later

IT was once named the Saviour of the World, but only time will tell whether the equine Salvator Mundi will be that for punters at Cheltenham in March. For those wondering what I’m talking about out, Salvator Mundi (Latin, for Saviour of the World), is a painting attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, dated 1499-1510. The… Continue reading I’m backing Salvator Mundi for the Supreme… after a chat with Romeo Coolio’s owner