Meanwhile in … California: Santa Anita’s heroic paddock captain John Shear retires – aged 100
Shear, born in England where he was raised as an orphan and briefly rode as an apprentice, arrived at Santa Anita in 1954 to work as an exercise boy.
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News flashes: Pondus and Dawn Patrol leave Joseph O’Brien, Inspiral new 1,000 Guineas favourite and more …
News from all over the world in our round-up of international horse racing snippets.
On the record: More Than Ready, Perry Ouzts, Andrew Mallyon …
Our weekly round-up of racing milestones, facts and figures.
Meanwhile in … Tripoli: horse racing in Libya set for boost from national unity government
The new national unity government has recognised the importance of horse racing to the country by bringing the sport under the direct control of the council of ministers
Best Beyer: Beau Liam
Saratoga allowance race one-two Beau Liam and Witsel were both awarded Beyer speed figures of 106, the highest of the week.
News flashes: Pyledriver out of King George, Saudi Cup for Rombauer, HK and Sydney boost purses and more…
News from all over the world in our round-up of international horse racing snippets.
Not forgotten: Singapore legend Laurie Laxon, Bert Firestone and John Rotz
Remembering racing figures who died this week.
On the record: Snowfall, Hollie Doyle, Golden Sixty and more …
Our weekly round-up of racing milestones, facts and figures.