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Horse racing-Irish challenger joins Kentucky Derby rivals
Irish raider Daddy Long Legs, the lone international entrant in Saturday's 138th running of the Kentucky Derby, finally got to work out at Churchill Downs after clearing quarantine on Friday
Read more...Irish Traveller’s dangerous highway horse race called "medieval" by judge - VIDEO
Three Irish Travellers have been convicted of dangerous driving in Sligo following an incident of horse racing - also known as sulky racing - on the N4 between Sligo and Dublin in 2010. Sligo District Court judge Kevin Kilrane slammed the practice of sulky racing as well as its fans.
Read more...Horse racing-Chinchon cruises home to win Singapore's big race
French raider Chinchon scared off the punters in the parade ring on Sunday but there was no doubting his class when he stormed down the straight to win the S$3-million Singapore Airlines International Cup.
Read more...Kentucky Horse Racing Commision refuses to lift Robby Albarado's suspension from riding
A committee of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Wednesday denied a request by jockey Robby Albarado to lift his suspension so he could ride while awaiting trial on a charge that he abused his girlfriend.
Read more...Horse racing-O'Brien lands Guineas double in race marred by tragedy
Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien landed the Guineas double on Sunday when 25-1 outsider Homecoming Queen won the 1,000 Guineas fillies' classic in majestic style by nine lengths.
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