Dodgy dealings, bent trainers and unscrupulous bookmakers: journalist Michael Clower launches debut novel
‘Riding For A Fall’ is a racing thriller from South African-based veteran who announced retirement after more than 50 years in December 2020.
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Tragedy in Mauritius: champion jockey Nooresh Juglall dies after horror fall
Juglall, 29, was riding Rule Of The Night at Champ De Mars, when his mount came down trying to avoid Golden Tractor who stumbled after skipping over the road crossing.
Libya: horse racing emerges from bloody conflict to host the Good Cup
The country’s leading owners and trainers will gather in Misurata, 200km from the capital Tripoli, for the richest meeting ever staged in Libya.
World record holder Jorge Ricardo tests positive for Covid-19
All-time world leader in career victories with 13,000-plus wins is one of 11 Rio-based jockeys stood down for a fortnight.
Travel delay puts Dubai World Cup trip in jeopardy for star South African sprinter Van Halen
The two-time G1 winner Van Halen has completed the mandatory 90 days quarantine but was not allowed to catch a flight to Belgium.
‘We want to create the perfect product’ – cricket star Craig Kieswetter enjoys new life at stud
The former England one-day cricket star is now an integral part of his family’s Ridgemont Highlands racing and breeding team.
‘I got stopped three times’ – watch Cool Day earn Breeders’ Cup spot in ‘South American Arc’ thriller
Argentine three-year-old is trainer’s fourth winner of the historic Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini, the continent’s most prestigious race.
South America: Covid-19 means it’s all change for 2021 continental championship
Gran Premio Latinoamericano postponed from March until October – and moved from Peru to Uruguay.