They’re off! Why Cheltenham is the jewel in the crown of National Hunt racing
Horsetalk.co.nz Originally conceived as a trial for the Grand National, the Cheltenham Gold Cup has evolved to become the most coveted prize in the National Hunt calendar. They’re off! Why Cheltenham...
View ArticleAintree’s Grand National a true test of equine stamina
Horsetalk.co.nz One of the world's toughest horse races gets under way at the weekend. Aintree’s Grand National a true test of equine stamina -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine news, research, and information
View ArticleJumps racing industry rallies to help injured British jockey
Horsetalk.co.nz Michael Mitchell, 26, suffers major injuries in steeplechase fall in North Carolina. Jumps racing industry rallies to help injured British jockey -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine news,...
View ArticleReport on six fatalities at British jumps racing festival makes 17...
Horsetalk.co.nz British Horseracing Authority will implement recommendations by no later than February next year. Report on six fatalities at British jumps racing festival makes 17 recommendations --...
View ArticleThe jumps racing debate: Researchers find no common ground
Horsetalk.co.nz "At present, the arguments used prevent any movement towards shared solutions to the danger of jumps racing," researchers report. The jumps racing debate: Researchers find no common...
View ArticlePunters: Underestimate female jumps jockeys at your peril – research
Horsetalk.co.nz Analysis of more than 1.6 million rides has indicated that a jumps horse ridden by a female rider at odds of 9/1 has the same chance of winning as a horse ridden by a male at odds of...
View ArticleSteeplechasing film puts spotlight on dark side of horse racing
Horsetalk.co.nz Jumps jockey Tom "now faces a different rival. A silent and anonymous opponent who he is struggling to understand". Steeplechasing film puts spotlight on dark side of horse racing --...
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