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British horse racing set for unprecedented strike over betting tax changes

A one-day strike will be held on 10 September over a proposed rise in taxes on betting

The Independent UK

Thousands cheer on Grand National winner at Aintree

Two of the horses were assessed on course by veterinary teams after the race.

Evening Standard

Grand National 2025 LIVE results: Latest updates from Aintree as Nick Rockett wins

Horse racing's most famous steeplechase takes centre stage at Aintree

Evening Standard

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The perfect 10 for Jonbon as Nico de Boinville earns redemption on day two at the Grand National

Jonbon went some way to erase the memory of his Champion Chase defeat with a resurgent win on day two of the Grand National

The Independent UK

Plastic or fantastic? Grand National steps out on delicate high-wire act

Traditionalists rail at the ‘Plastic National’ but a third of all British adults will have a bet on the world’s most famous race

The Guardian - UK

In Pictures: Hats off to racegoers as thousands attend Ladies Day at Aintree

Revellers at day two of the Grand National Festival donned big sunglasses and even bigger hats.

Evening Standard

Jim Mullen rides in at the Jockey Club with plenty of baggage in tow

Former William Hill and Ladbrokes executive is well placed to address several issues but FOBT debate looms large

The Guardian - UK

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Mirror and Express boss Jim Mullen quits after six years for role in horse racing

Jim Mullen has stepped down immediately ‘by mutual agreement’

The Independent UK

Boss of Mirror publisher Reach steps down after nearly six years

Reach’s chief revenue officer Piers North has been appointed to replace him at the newspaper group.

Evening Standard

Cheltenham Festival: How police are winning the battle against drunken disorder on race week

As more than 200,000 people descend on the Regency town of Cheltenham for race week, Alex Ross joins police officers dealing with a rise in drunken incidents in the town centre

The Independent UK

Legendary jockey Rachael Blackmore retires from racing: ‘I’m sad but also incredibly grateful’

Blackmore, the first woman to win the Grand National, enjoyed a glittering career, including an unforgettable win in the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2022

The Independent UK

Superstar horse Constitution Hill makes brilliant return after year off as Banbridge wins King George VI Chase

Nico de Boinville guided Constitution Hill to glory in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton Park

The Independent UK

In Pictures: Crowds out in force for Boxing Day sales, swims, hunts and races

While some people went bargain hunting in the sales, others were out watching horse racing.

Evening Standard

Cheltenham Festival announce key changes to reverse concerning trend for 2025

Races, drinking and ticketing among areas changed by The Jockey Club

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Derby trading on past glories as public interest dwindles beyond bubble

Epsom Classic has fallen behind other big meetings in the popularity stakes and the Jockey Club needs to act

The Guardian - UK

Grand National organisers will not seek injunction against Animal Rising

The Jockey Club has decided not to apply for an injunction to deter possible incursions on to the Aintree track by animal rights activists at next month’s Grand National.

The Guardian - UK

Cheltenham must rethink Festival or face losing even more race fans

Dwindling crowds, pricey tickets and hotel rooms plus uncompetitive racing are making the meeting a tricky sell

The Guardian - UK

Cheltenham’s Style Wednesday rebrand annoys all the right people

The Festival’s decision to allow anyone to participate in the traditional fashion competition provokes a predictable reaction

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The Guardian - UK

Raucous crowd flocks to Cheltenham but Festival is at a crossroads

The sound of ardent turf enthusiasts voicing their disquiet may jolt the Jockey Club into some kind of decisive action

The Guardian - UK

Talking Horses: racing’s affordability checks debate divides Westminster

The Jockey Club’s petition to abandon the controversial new checks drew mixed responses from MPs on Monday

The Guardian - UK

Talking Horses: electing Dido Harding just another win for the chumocracy

The Jockey Club wants to be seen as modern by voting in its first female senior steward, but appearances can be deceptive

The Guardian - UK

Adayar major doubt for King George after shock odds-on Newmarket reverse

Adayar is a major doubt for the King Gerge after he was beaten by Israr at long odds-on in the Princess of Wales’s Stakes at Newmarket

The Guardian - UK

Talking Horses: Derby’s profile will make it a renewed target for activists

A trip to the High Court to obtain a temporary injunction could become an annual feature at Epsom after Animal Rising’s actions at the Derby

The Guardian - UK

Jockey Club could push for civil action against Derby protesters

Lawyers for the Jockey Club have been asked to consider civil action against protesters who disrupted Saturday’s Derby

The Independent UK

Row breaks out over safety rules at Epsom racecourse

Animal Rising claimed the Jockey Club should have stopped the race once the protesters had entered the track.

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