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.
Leading figures from British horse racing, including Jockey Club chief Nevin Truesdale, confront MPs over dire financial threats posed by proposed gambling affordability checks. The industry warns of a potential £250 million loss and 4,000 job cuts.
Top jockeys Jim Crowley and Tom Marquand are ruled out of the York Ebor Festival after a dramatic fall, with Oisin Murphy stepping in for a high-stakes ride on Nostrum.
Professional jockey Tom Prebble suffers a serious spinal injury following a shocking fall during a race at Fontwell Park. The 19-year-old was airlifted to hospital as the racing community rallies in support.
Exclusive: The father of a top-flight footballer has been exposed for making a sinister threat to a professional jockey, sparking outrage in the racing world and beyond.
Jockey Ben Kitts is under investigation by the British Horseracing Authority after a heavy fall from Hillsin at Worcester, sparking concerns over his use of the whip prior to the incident.
Professional jockey Trevor Whelan is in a 'serious but stable' condition after a horrific fall at York Racecourse, suffering multiple spinal fractures. The racing community rallies behind him.
Jockeys across Britain are threatening unprecedented strike action in a dramatic stand against low pay and dangerous conditions. Discover why the sport's stars are risking it all.
A day of high-stakes racing at the prestigious Ascot Racecourse was marred by tragedy when a horse suffered a fatal injury and its jockey was rushed to hospital following a harrowing incident during a race.
Canadian jockey Jeffrey Johnson is in a serious but stable condition after a shocking fall at Fort Erie racecourse, with the racing community rallying behind the injured rider.
Top jockey Ryan Moore suffers a suspected broken collarbone in a dramatic fall at the Curragh, casting doubt on his participation in the upcoming Epsom Derby and dealing a major blow to trainer Aidan O'Brien's plans.
In a dramatic turn of events, legendary trainer Aidan O'Brien has replaced Ryan Moore with Christophe Soumillon for the ride on leading Derby contender City Of Troy. Get the inside story on this sensational late change.
Champion jockey Frankie Dettori is grieving the sudden loss of his close friend and fellow rider, Stefano Cherchi, who tragically passed away following a racing accident in Australia.
Extraordinary footage captures the moment jockey Luis Saez appears to deliberately grab the reins of a rival horse during a race at Saratoga, triggering an immediate stewards' inquiry and outrage within the racing community.
Champion jockey Ryan Moore sustains a leg fracture in a Newmarket incident, forcing him to miss the prestigious St Leger and Arc de Triomphe meetings. Get the latest on his injury and recovery timeline.
Champion jockey Silvestre de Sousa has been charged with wounding following a serious incident at a Cambridge pub. The Brazilian rider is set to appear in court next month.
Melanie Nicholls, the former wife of champion jockey Adrian Nicholls, has been charged with assault by beating following an alleged incident in Yorkshire. The 43-year-old is set to appear before magistrates next month.
The horse racing community is in mourning following the death of Geoff Lewis, the iconic jockey who rode Mill Reef to Derby glory in 1971. Tributes pour in for the champion.
A leading racehorse trainer was left stunned after discovering his daughter, a talented amateur jockey, had been secretly competing—and winning—under a false name for months.
Jockey Seamus Heffernan, riding for powerhouse trainer Aidan O'Brien, has been handed a severe 13-day ban and a hefty fine for a whip violation during the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot 2024, casting a shadow over the prestigious meeting.
A dramatic incident at the Cartmel Racecourse saw jockey Charlie Parker thrown from his horse at the final fence. Get the latest on his condition and the race meeting's response.
Professional jockey Robert John Warren has been sentenced to jail in a Queensland court after being convicted of dealing and possessing the dangerous drug methamphetamine, also known as 'ice'.
The horse racing community is in mourning following the passing of revered jockey and racing manager Bruce Raymond. The 82-year-old legend lost his courageous fight against cancer, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy in the sport.
US-based jockey Albin Jimenez has been banned from horse racing for a decade after a shocking video emerged showing him viciously whipping a horse in a training barn, sparking outrage and a major investigation.
The racing world mourns the loss of Ron Turcotte, the iconic Canadian jockey who piloted the legendary Secretariat to an unprecedented Triple Crown victory in 1973. Remembering his incredible career and enduring legacy.
The racing world mourns the loss of Canadian icon Ron Turcotte, the legendary jockey who rode the immortal Secretariat to an unprecedented Triple Crown victory in 1973. Tributes pour in for the Hall of Famer.
Ron Turcotte, the celebrated Canadian jockey who rode the legendary Secretariat to an unprecedented Triple Crown victory in 1973, has died aged 83. Tributes pour in for the racing icon.
Ron Turcotte, the celebrated jockey behind the legendary Secretariat's 1973 Triple Crown triumph, is inducted into the prestigious British Hall of Fame at the National Horse Racing Museum in Newmarket.
Professional jockey Ben Callow has been handed a disqualification and a hefty fine by Queensland racing officials after being found guilty of using a deeply offensive racist term towards a rival rider, rocking the racing community.
A professional jockey has been arrested by City of London Police on suspicion of race-fixing and corruption, sending shockwaves through the UK horse racing world. The investigation centres on alleged betting offences.