Veteran French jockey Thierry Jarnet, best known in recent years as the rider of the outstanding mare Treve, has announced his retirement from the saddle because of an ongoing knee problem.
The Tattersalls Ireland Cheltenham January Sale saw records smashed as the highest price ever recorded for a point to point horse of £480,000 was achieved along with increases in all the key figures.
Fifteen 3-year-olds, including one owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, are set for the Hyacinth Stakes Feb. 19 at Tokyo Racecourse, which carries a qualifying opportunity to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1).
Afghan war veteran Captain Guy Disney has reflected on his historic success in the Royal Artillery Gold Cup at Sandown eight years after losing his lower right leg.