Horse racing’s image received another grievous blow on Tuesday when an Irish jockey apologised after a widely circulated video emerged of him straddling the corpse of a horse which had just suffered a cardiac arrest. Rob James’ apology came a day after the leading Irish trainer he rides for, Gordon Elliott, was banned from entering runners in British races after […]

Trainer Gordon Elliott was this week banned from running horses in Britain in response to a shocking viral photo. The 42-year-old was pictured sitting on top of a dead horse smiling and making a two-fingered ‘peace’ sign, which has led to various repercussions. The British Horseracing Authority said Elliott cannot run horses here while an investigation by the Irish Horseracing […]

BREAKING NEWS: First big owners desert trainer Gordon Elliott as they decide to move all horses in his care to other yards with Irishman banned from entering runners in British races, after shocking photo of him sitting on a dead horse Owners Cheveley Park Stud have made the decision to move all their horses in Gordon Elliott’s care to other […]

Tiger Roll has been pulled out of the Grand National due to an “unfair weight” complaint – the same week as trainer Gordon Elliott has come under fire for a photo sitting on a dead horse. The Gigginstown horse, owned by Michael O’Leary, was preparing to try and win the Aintree race for a historic third time. But the thoroughbred’s […]

Ruby Walsh left ‘angry, embarrassed’ and very sad’ after seeing the shocking photo of trainer Gordon Elliott sitting on a dead horse as he fears ‘indefensible’ act has ‘huge ramifications’ for racing Ruby Walsh ‘very sad’ and ’embarrassed’ for racing after Gordon Elliott picture  Photo of Elliott sitting on a dead horse continues to threaten sport’s reputation Former jockey Walsh […]

Tony Gollan has given Isotope the tick of approval for a Sydney autumn carnival raid after the star Queensland filly was given the jumpout confidence-booster she needed after last being seen dislodging her jockey in the rich Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas. Isotope had won consecutive stakes races and was the $2.15 favourite for the $2 million Guineas in […]

An astonishing bust-up between two jockeys landed Irad Ortiz Jr a substantial fine following a meeting at Gulfstream Park racecourse in Florida. Ortiz Jr was the aggressor, and he approached the seated Paco Lopez before delivering three hard blows in a release of his pent-up frustration. Surprisingly, the Puerto Rican had won the race in question by a huge margin […]

Joe Tizzard is hopeful of a bold show from tough and consistent chaser Native River in the WellChild Cheltenham Gold Cup. The 11-year-old won the race in 2018, either side of his third (2017) and fourth places (2019). Ruled out last year with a tendon injury, the veteran has been campaigned sparingly since his biggest success at Prestbury Park. He […]

MARCUS TOWNEND: Gordon Elliott insulted our intelligence with his poor explanation of why he posed on a dead horse… he has damaged the sport and failing to take it on the chin means his reputation will NEVER recover among many racing fans A photo of Gordon Elliott on a dead horse emerged on social media on Saturday The Grand National-winning […]

Unbeaten Victorian youngster Profiteer will put his Golden Slipper credentials on the line in Saturday’s Group 2 Todman Stakes (1200m) at Randwick. Profiteer sits atop Golden Slipper betting after blitzing his rivals in the $2 million Inglis Millennium (1100m) at Randwick. That win followed his debut victory down the straight at Flemington last December. Last month, NSW breeder Newgate Farm […]