Horse Racing
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Mass brawls at Ascot amid rising violence at racecourses
Speed Read Calls for horse racing authorities to ensure fighting not repeated at Royal Ascot next month
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Horse racing in crisis: brawl and doping scandal hits the sport
Speed Read A 50-man fight shames Goodwood while eight people are found guilty of doping offences in Australia
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The hilarious names of the 2018 Kentucky Derby horses, ranked
The Explainer Audible and Combatant? Laaaaaame. Lone Sailor and Promises Fulfilled? Swoon.
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2018 Grand National: bookies expect big support for female jockeys
Speed Read Baie Des Iles’ jockey Katie Walsh is tipped to be one of the favourites for the race at Aintree on Saturday
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The 20-year-old woman who took American horseracing by storm
In Pictures A photographer tracks the record-breaking career of Katie Clawson
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Michael Owen makes horse racing debut
Speed Read From Anfield to Ascot, the former footballer finishes second
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Rookie Irish trainer trumps illustrious dad to clinch Melbourne Cup success
Speed Read Joseph O'Brien tipped for stardom as Rekindling wins world's richest race
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Jockey banned for failing drugs test and swapping urine samples
Speed Read BHA suspends Graham Gibbons for two and a half years
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Wrong horse wins race at 50-1 after 'unprecedented cock-up'
Speed Read Mistake before the race sees Millie's Kiss run as Mandarin Princess and win at Great Yarmouth
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Topless punch-up overshadows Ladies Day at Royal Ascot
Speed Read Video of an angry man having a fight creates almost as much interest as Big Orange's Gold Cup victory
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Royal Ascot Gold Cup: Order of St George vs Sheikhzayedroad
In Depth Last year's winner is the clear favourite, but his 'Jekyll and Hyde' character could give others a chance
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Epsom Derby tips: A favourite, an outsider and a no-hoper
In Depth Eminent looks the pick of the bunch, but Salouen could spring a surprise while Pealer is the horse for a miracle result
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The amazing names of the 2017 Kentucky Derby horses, ranked
The Explainer If you bet on a horse named J Boys Echo or Tapwrit, you obviously deserve to lose
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Sunny weather blamed for low Grand National viewing figures
Speed Read ITV showed the race for the first time, but only 8m people tuned in on a day of glorious sunshine
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