All news by author: Jason Heavey

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Massive horse racing surprise sees 200-1 no-hoper beat odds-on favourite
Absolute Steel caused one of the biggest surprises of the season when he held off the late challenge of 4-9 favourite Lowry's Bar at Exeter in the Trustatrader Apply Today British Studs EBF Novices Hurdle on Sunday
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Jockey, 25 dies in tragic fall during race meeting as horse owner pays tribute
Keagan Kirkby had been racing at Charing when he was tragically killed after being thrown from his horse in the final event of the day, with tributes pouring in for the 25-year-old
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Weather wipes out Ascot card and threatens to hit more weekend racing
The Clarence House Chase had been due to feature crack two mile superstars Jonbon and El Fabiolo but officials called off Saturday's meeting after a course inspection
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Jockey performs miracle recovery after falling from horse - and then wins race
Jockey Joe Anderson performed a miracle recovery on Transmission at Plumpton before going on to win the race in a ride hailed as one of the best of all time
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Grand National winning jockey suffers spinal cord damage in horror fall
Doctors say it is not yet possible to predict the "extent of long term recovery" as the Grand National winning rider remains in intensive care
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Teenager who inspired the name of superstar racehorse dies of rare disorder
Cody Dorman suffered a rare genetic disorder and passed away after witnessing his favourite horse defend his Breeders' Cup crown on Saturday at Santa Anita
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Tragedy as potential chasing star I Like To Move It suffers fatal injury
The six-year-old was making his fencing debut at Uttoxeter when he was quickly pulled up after the final fence and could not be saved
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Brilliant Ace Impact wins Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe after electrifying finish
The unbeaten French superstar shows a fantastic burst of speed to win the £4.5million contest at ParisLongchamp while British hope Westover finished in second ahead of Onesto
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Trainer of Grand National winner Corach Rambler receives congrats from Abba star
Abba singer Anni-Fryd Lyngstad sent a congratulatory message to trainer Lucinda Russell after her horse won the famous steeplechase at Aintree on Saturday
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Punter wins life-changing £440,000 from small bet on start of Flat season
The William Hill customer scooped the remarkable payout from a 50p each-way bet when all five of his horses won on Saturday
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Jockey who suffered stroke during race to make incredible return to riding
Page Fuller's career was left hanging in the balance after the terrifying incident at Fontwell but she is on course to ride again this season
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Cheltenham Gold Cup second favourite L'Homme Presse ruled out of the race
Venetia Williams' stable star was behind Galopin Des Champs in the betting for the March showpiece but will miss the contest after his last fence tumble in the King George VI Chase
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Willie Mullins bags a Naas treble despite flop of £430,000 star
The master trainer was in sparkling form on Sunday with three winners who are all bound for the Cheltenham Festival but was disappointed with the no-show from expensive recruit Grangeclare West