New All-Weather training tracks planned for Lambourn

Written by Niki Hinman.

Lambourn trainingThe Jockey Club wants to build two new, all weather horse race training tracks in Lambourn. Top trainers have thrown their weight behind the plans.

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Point to Point Season opens at Larkhill on Saturday 22 Jan

Written by Niki Hinman.

Larkhill Point to Ppint - Pic John EcclesThe Point to Point season is upon us, with action on Saturday, January 22 at Larkhill Racecourse.

The Royal Artillery hold their annual Point to Point at Larkhill and this is the fourth meeting at the popular Wiltshire course this season with an entry of 82 horses for the seven races.

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Keyflow - Putting Science back into a practical horse diet

Written by Niki Hinman.

Cam Price in the Keyflow warehouse

More chaff? More mash? What kind? How much? When?

Questions about what constitutes an ideal and practical diet for horses consume and confuse many owners.

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Promise of a great day's racing at Newbury to keep the cold at bay

Written by Niki Hinman.

Race goers will be dusting off their best tweeds for a chilly day at Newbury on Saturday for one of the hottest tickets of the year.

It’s the Ladbrokes Trophy day (formerly Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup) - one of the most popular in the Newbury racing calendar.

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Trainer Jonjo ONeil is hoping that Cloth Cap can bag another victory in the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury on November 27

Written by Neil Goodwin.

Trainer Jonjo O’Neill ‘would love to pull it off again’ with chaser who will represent the late owner Trevor Hemmings in the Newbury showpieceCloth Cap is on target to attempt to claim back-to-back victories after he headed a list of 42 entries for the historic prize.

His trainer Jonjo O’Neill said, “We would love to pull it off again,” and deliver a poignant success for the family of the late Trevor Hemmings, the Ladbrokes Trophy’s winning-most owner who passed away earlier this month.

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Newbury Racecourse to support racing staff week at Virgin Bet Flat Finale

Written by Niki Hinman.

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Racing and stud staff are being invited for a day out at Newbury Racecourse next Saturday (23rd).

The move is in support of Racing Welfare’s Racing Staff Week.

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We visit Neil King's Barbury yard and meet up with new Assistant Trainer, Hetta Stevens

Written by Niki Hinman.

Hetta King new Assistant Trainer with Neil King at Barbury

Hetta Stevens is the new assistant trainer with Neil King at Barbury. The Wroughton trainer is also aiming to build on success with jockey Bryony Frost over the Winter. Bryony showed up at Neil’s Ridgeway Racing yard at Upper Hersdwick Farm on the Marlborough Downs on Sunday.

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Charity pilot to introduce former racehorse Ouzbeck to Marlborough Care Home Residents

Written by Niki Hinman.

Ouzbeck at Coombe End CourtRacing charities Greatwood and Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) are working with the Racing Together team to deliver a pilot programme at OSJCT Coombe End Court care home in Marlborough.

Greatwood - based on the outskirts of Marlborough- was the first charity to use former racehorses to educate children, young people and adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

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