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Silvestre de Sousa snapped up by Godolphin

by Horse Racing News | Racing Post
Published on: February 22, 2012
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Silvestre de Sousa: “It’s too big an opportunity for me to miss”     PICTURE: Mark Cranham (racingpost.com/photos)   SILVESTRE DE SOUSA’S standing among the leading rank of Britain’s jockeys was confirmed on Tuesday evening when his services were secured by Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin operation. The appointment opens an exciting [...]

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PREVIEW: Al Zarooni has strong hand in UAE Oaks

by Horse Racing News | Racing Post
Published on: February 22, 2012
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Mahmood Al Zarooni: out to maintain perfect record   PICTURE: Edward Whitaker   Preview: UAE, Thursday 4.20pm GMT (live on ATR/RUK) Meydan: UAE Oaks (Group 3) 1m1½f Tapeta, 3yo fillies HAVING already saddled the winners of the UAE 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas, Godolphin’s Mahmood Al Zarooni looks to have the [...]

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Nicky Mackay withdraws whip ban appeal

by Horse Racing News | Racing Post
Published on: February 22, 2012
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Nicky Mackay‘s ride on Stars In Your Eyes (left) led to a ten-day whip ban   PICTURE: attheraces.com   NICKY MACKAY on Wednesday withdrew his appeal against last week’s controversial decision of the Wolverhampton stewards to ban him for ten days for excessive use of the whip. Nicky Mackay: ban [...]

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Breeders’ Cup legend Royal Academy dies at 25

by Horse Racing News | Racing Post
Published on: February 22, 2012
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Royal Academy wins the famous running of the Breeders’ Cup Mile in 1990   PICTURE: Racing Post  ROYAL ACADEMY, famed for winning the 1990 Breeders’ Cup Mile under an inspired ride from Lester Piggott, has died aged 25. The son of Nijinsky, who was trained by the great Vincent O’Brien, [...]

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