Posts containing the tag The Grand National

Synchronised Sadness…

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The 165th Grand National was a very special one but not for the right reasons. The Gold Cup winner at Cheltenham last month had to be put down after suffering injuries during the race. Synchronised, who was ridden by Tony McCoy fell at Becher’s Brook on the first circuit of the track, but did … Continue reading

The BHA and the Whip!

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British Horse Racing Authority Review of the Whip! The Racing Horse has digested the British Horse Racing Authority’s review on whip use. It ran to 70 pages and was the first time that it consulted all members of the racing fraternity and the general public. Key points included that riders who continually commit serious whip … Continue reading