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John Hunt's Silent Auction for Family Fund

BBC's John Hunt launches a silent auction for the Hunt Family Fund, supporting causes dear to his wife and daughters murdered in a crossbow attack. Bid on unique experiences now.

Bowen's Championship Form Fails at Cheltenham Festival

Champion jockey Sean Bowen dominates National Hunt racing but remains winless at Cheltenham Festival, highlighting British racing's struggle against Irish dominance. Discover the surprising parallels with baseball star Mike Trout.

Cheltenham November Meeting Launches Jump Season

Cheltenham's three-day November meeting marks the spiritual start of the National Hunt season, attracting nearly 400 entries and offering vital festival preparation. Discover the key contenders and racing insights.

Bowen Father-Son Jockeys Make History at Chepstow

In an emotional day at Chepstow Racecourse, jockey Sean Bowen secured a spectacular victory aboard Haiti Couleurs just moments after his father James celebrated his own win, marking a rare father-son racing triumph.

Gidleigh Park triumphs at Exeter for Harry Fry

Rising star Gidleigh Park overcomes testing conditions to secure impressive win at Exeter, positioning himself as a serious Cheltenham Festival contender under trainer Harry Fry's expert guidance.

Fury Road's final fence fall hands victory to Conflated

Gordon Elliott's racing favourite Fury Road suffered a devastating fall at the final fence in Down Royal's Champion Chase, handing victory to stablemate Conflated in a dramatic finish that left spectators stunned.

Skelton's Cheltenham double fires title warning

Trainer Dan Skelton makes explosive start to National Hunt season with Cheltenham double, signalling serious intent in battle for trainers' title against Paul Nicholls and Willie Mullins.

Unbridled Power's Emotional Cheltenham Triumph

Veteran jockey Paddy Brennan delivers a masterful ride on Unbridled Power to secure an emotional victory at Cheltenham, marking a triumphant comeback for trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies.

Cheltenham's Mares Hurdle faces quality crisis

Exclusive analysis reveals concerning dilution of Cheltenham's Mares' Hurdle as leading mares bypass the race, raising questions about the festival's competitive integrity.

Harry Cobden's 2024 Horses To Follow Revealed

Champion jockey Harry Cobden reveals his hottest prospects for the 2024 jumps season, including exciting novices and potential Cheltenham Festival stars you need to watch.

Murphy and Bowen combine for Chepstow victory

Trainer Olly Murphy's strategic decision to target Chepstow's feature race delivered spectacular results as jockey Sean Bowen guided Inthewaterside to an impressive victory in the Virgin Bet Daily Racing Offers Handicap Chase.

National League's Three-Up Promotion System Sparks Debate

The National League's controversial 'three-up, three-down' promotion system faces intense scrutiny as clubs clash over its impact on the football pyramid. Discover why this revolutionary change has become football's hottest talking point.

Maxwell's 33-1 stunner shocks Chepstow racing

Horse racing punters are celebrating after outsider Maxwell secured a stunning 33-1 victory at Chepstow's Tattersalls meeting, defying expectations in a thrilling finish that's being hailed as one of the shocks of the season.

Cheltenham tragedy as Lough Derg dies after race

Devastating scenes at Cheltenham Festival as veteran chaser Lough Derg suffers fatal collapse following the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase, leaving trainer David Pipe and racing community heartbroken.

Reeves rules out income tax cut in Labour budget

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has firmly rejected calls for an income tax reduction in Labour's first budget, focusing instead on economic stability, even as pressure mounts following the recent 2p National Insurance cut.

Yellowstone Reopens After Wildfire Closure

Yellowstone National Park has reopened its doors after a temporary shutdown caused by a rapidly spreading wildfire. Park officials confirm the blaze is now under control, with emergency services remaining on high alert.

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