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The Gold Cup at Cheltenham is now firmly on the horizon and it is questionable why Paul Nicholls’ record-breaker Kauto Star is still second favourite with the bookies behind Long Run for the Cheltenham Gold Cup next March after Boxing Day’s King George when he ran an absolute stormer resulting in a fairy tale ending... Read More

What do Royal Ascot and the Kentucky Derby have in common — besides horses, that is? Hats. Both are famous for the elaborate headwear fans sport as they watch the races. Hats haven’t been too big at the Santa Anita racetrack so far this season, but it did only open on Monday with record attendances. However Society News LA, says... Read More

Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Denman has retired. His owner Mr Paul Barber hailed Denman as “one of the greats” after injury forced connections to call time on the legendary staying chaser’s incredible career. Trainer Paul Nicholls had the 11-year-old all set to embark upon what was likely to be his final campaign, which was due to... Read More

Cheltenham Festival contender Grandouet needs to prove to his trainer Nicky Henderson that he has a genuine chance next March by featuring heavily in the StanJames.com International Hurdle on Saturday. The four year old gelding finished third in The Triumph Hurdle last March and was very impressive at Haydock last month, but Henderson is still not... Read More

Wednesday 6 June 2012 Royal Albert Hall London OPERA’S GREATEST STARS Live in concert together in the UK for the first time JONAS KAUFMANN, ANNA NETREBKO and ERWIN SCHROTT. Three of the world’s greatest singers come together for a superb gala of their favourite arias and music by Puccini, Verdi, Mozart and many more. Accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic... Read More