World record: legendary jockey Jorge Ricardo hits 13,000 in Brazil
Jorge Ricardo, the all-time world record holder in career victories, has ridden the 13,000th winner of an extraordinary career.
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According to reports, a number of arrests have been made after scenes of mayhem at Fairview racecourse.
All-time leading jockey Jorge Ricardo goes home to Rio in hunt for 13,000th winner
Legendary jockey Jorge Ricardo set to leave Argentina for native Brazil as he closes in on 13,000 career winners.
Mike de Kock’s plea for Euro action as he readies G1 star Hawwaam for overseas mission
South African legend Mike de Kock wants the EU to speed up its audit of export protocols so he can unleash five-time G1 winner Hawwaam on the world stage.
Outrage in Venezuela after champion racehorse stolen and killed for meat
A champion racehorse in Venezuela has been kidnapped and butchered for meat, sparking outrage in the South American country.
Racing in South Africa to resume on Monday – here’s hoping this time it’s for real!
South Africa’s racing authority has announced that horse racing will resume on Monday June 1 on a behind-closed-doors basis.
Mike de Kock issues grim warning of ‘mass equine euthanasias’ amid South Africa’s racing shutdown
Top trainer Mike de Kock has warned of a “grim reality” featuring “loss of jobs and euthanasia” of horses if the South African racing shutdown continues.
South Africa: Government blocks planned resumption of racing
The resumption of horse racing in South Africa is now on indefinite hold after the sport was “deemed not to be an essential service” by the government.