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Victorian Racing Star Warren Huntly Dies at 53

The Australian horse racing community is devastated by the sudden passing of respected trainer and broadcaster Warren Huntly at 53, remembered for his expertise and warm personality.

Arc de Triomphe 2025: Longchamp Crowns New Champion

Relive every heart-pounding moment from the 2025 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp, where racing history was written in a breathtaking finish that left spectators on the edge of their seats.

Italy general strike demands Gaza ceasefire

Rome and cities across Italy stand still in unprecedented national strike called by major unions protesting Israel's military actions in Gaza, with transport and schools disrupted nationwide.

Tuesday's Racing Tips: Four UK Meetings Covered

Get ahead of the game with our expert racing tips for Tuesday's action-packed schedule across four British racecourses. From Wolverhampton's all-weather to Taunton's jumps, we've got the inside track.

Jockey sacked after cocaine video scandal rocks horse racing

Scottish jockey Graham Waddell's career is in tatters after being dismissed by trainer Jim Goldie following the emergence of a viral video allegedly showing him with cocaine. The scandal has sent shockwaves through the British horse racing community.

Jockeys barred after white powder video scandal

Two female jockeys, Amy Graham and Casey Waddell, have been provisionally barred from racing after a video allegedly showing them with a white powder surfaced online, sparking a major integrity investigation by Queensland authorities.

Tuesday's Racing Tips: Newsboy's NAP & Best Bets

Get the inside track on today's racing action. Newsboy reveals his NAP of the day, next best selections, and a juicy each-way bet across Tuesday's UK fixtures at Pontefract, Yarmouth, and Chelmsford.

Colbert's Emmy Plea: Hollywood Must Rehire Staff

Late-night host Stephen Colbert issues a stark warning to Hollywood studios at the 2024 Emmys, demanding they rehire striking production staff before next year's ceremony or face a potential boycott from industry stars.

RMT mocks stranded London commuters from Majorca beach

The RMT union faces a massive backlash after posting a 'cheeky' holiday photo from Majorca, taunting London Underground travellers hit by a crippling 24-hour strike that brought the capital to a standstill.

Monday's Racing Tips: Newsboy's Four Best Bets

Get ahead of the game with Newsboy's expert horse racing selections for Monday's meetings at Windsor, Carlisle, and Leicester. Our top tip, Mr Buster, looks a sure-fire bet to deliver at Windsor.

The Newsboy's ITV Racing Tips for Newbury's Saturday Card

Get the inside track on Saturday's thrilling ITV Racing action from Newbury. The Newsboy delivers his expert betting tips for the feature handicaps, including the prestigious Gold Cup, to help you find the winners.

11 Arrested in Horse Racing Corruption Scandal

Major police operation targets alleged horse racing fixing ring across North West England, with 11 arrests and multiple properties searched in connection with corrupt betting practices.

Jet2 Pilot Qualifies as Professional Jockey

A Jet2 pilot has successfully traded his flight deck for the racetrack, qualifying as a professional jockey after intensive training. Discover his remarkable journey from navigating skies to mastering the turf.

London Tube and DLR staff announce new April strike dates

Millions of London commuters brace for severe disruption as RMT union members on the Tube and Docklands Light Railway schedule a 48-hour walkout in April over an ongoing pay dispute, threatening a complete shutdown of key services.

Horse Racing Strike Threat Over Betting Tax Protest

The UK racing industry is on the brink of unprecedented strike action as trainers and insiders threaten a mass boycott in protest against a proposed hike in betting taxes. Discover how this could bring the sport to a standstill.

London Commuter Chaos: DLR & Tube Staff Strike

London's transport network faces major disruption as RMT union members on the Docklands Light Railway and London Underground stage a 48-hour strike over pay and conditions, crippling key commuter routes.

Horse Racing Threatens Strike Over Funding Crisis

The UK horse racing industry is on the brink of a devastating shutdown as key organisations threaten unprecedented strike action over a funding crisis that could cancel major events.

Tuesday's Top Racing Tips: NAP & Best Bets

Get the inside track on today's UK horse racing action. Our expert's NAP of the day, next best bets, and a juicy each-way shout for meetings at Chepstow, Yarmouth, and more.

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