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‘The Ka Ying Rising story is really only just beginning’ – JA McGrath on sprint phenomenon who climbed the Everest

Trainer David Hayes reckons the former world #1 is ‘better than ever’ as he defends his title in the Hong Kong Sprint on ...
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Family comes first as Sophie Doyle calls time on successful US riding career

A self-confessed “home girl”, Doyle had earlier had her eyes opened to the wider world with two spells in Dubai and a switch ...
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‘He’s a real champion’: How we won the Japan Cup – Calandagan’s connections in their own words

Princess Zahra (owner), Francis Graffard (trainer) and Mickael Barzalona (jockey) talk about how the European Horse of the Year ended a 20-year drought for overseas visitors in Japan’s most celebrated ...
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Japan Cup hero Calandagan on top of the world as he claims #1 spot on global rankings

Calandagan (Mickael Barzalona, near side) gets the better of Masquerade Ball for a famous victory in Tokyo. Photo: France Galop Calandagan’s pulsating victory in the Japan Cup has been rewarded with ...
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‘They’re like Picassos … a rare commodity’ – four-time G1 winner Porta Fortuna headlines blue-chip cast at Sceptre Sessions

Sales topper: Irish Oaks winner You Got To Me lit up the Tattersalls sales ring in December 2025 when knocked down to Amo Racing for 4.8m gns. Photo: Tattersalls There are still plenty of shopping ...