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Ilona Wells, who overcame a double mastectomy and hip replacement, is training to race as a jockey at England's prestigious Goodwood Racecourse this July. She's one of 12 women competing in a charity event that's raised over $4.3 million since 2011.
Irish horse trainer Willie Mullins just joined racing royalty by winning his third straight Grand National, matching a record that stood for 71 years. The humble 69-year-old says he's enjoying the sport more now than ever before.
A New Zealand racehorse just joined an elite club by winning the most prestigious long-distance races in both her home country and Australia. Ohope Wins became only the fourth filly in history to claim both Oaks titles, cementing her status as one of the best young racehorses in the southern hemisphere.
Willie Mullins just made horse racing history, matching a legendary record that stood for 71 years. At 69, the Irish trainer says he loves the sport more now than ever before.
I Am Maximus became the first horse in nearly 50 years to win the Grand National twice, thrilling racing fans at Aintree. The victory also cemented legendary records for trainer Willie Mullins and owner JP McManus.
Olympic 400-meter champion Quincy Hall is trading morning track workouts for visits to the horse racing track, buying into his first Thoroughbred racehorses. The 27-year-old athlete sees striking similarities between his gold medal triumph and the competitive spirit he's looking for in his new racing partners.
After a season of close calls and stewards' room disappointments, jockey Donagh Meyler rode Soldier In Milan to victory in Ireland's biggest steeplechase. The win made up for months of heartbreak in a redemption story that had the Fairyhouse crowd cheering.
The first woman to win Australia's Melbourne Cup now stands immortalized in bronze at Flemington Racecourse, joining just four other racing legends honored in 165 years. Michelle Payne's 2015 victory on a 100-1 longshot shattered barriers and inspired a generation.
Champion jockey Jim Crowley is fighting his way back to racing after a devastating fall last September that broke his leg and pelvis. Despite a recent setback, the 47-year-old remains determined to return to the saddle by late May, just in time for Royal Ascot.
A 15-year-old apprentice jockey and a sore-legged horse beat impossible odds to win Australia's most famous race in 1948. Now, Ray Neville's hometown has immortalized his legendary victory with stunning silo art that's inspiring a new generation.
Star jockey James McDonald broke the Australasian record with 130 Group One wins after receiving inspirational advice from former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen. The achievement came during a remarkable day where McDonald won three races at Rosehill, cementing his legacy in horse racing.
A racehorse sent back from Hong Kong with a serious injury has won two races in New Zealand after patient rehabilitation by a Cambridge training family. The international partnership between trainer Ben Foote and Hong Kong's David Hall proves that sometimes going home is the best medicine.
A Scottish restaurant turned horse racing fans into charity heroes during an annual fundraiser that's become a community tradition. Café 1's Cheltenham Festival event brought together good food, exciting races, and generous hearts for a cause that touches families across the Highlands.
A remarkable mare named Lossiemouth became the first horse to win four straight races at Britain's legendary Cheltenham Festival, culminating in Tuesday's prestigious Champion Hurdle victory. The underdog story delighted thousands as the grey mare, who chose the harder race over an easier option, soared to victory by six and a half lengths.
Jockey Caoilin Quinn rode the final stretch of a major horse race without stirrups after a dramatic stumble, holding on to win the valuable Imperial Cup. The 5-year-old horse Mondo Man proved his class by powering through to victory despite the chaos.
The National Horseplayers Championship will match donations up to $5,000 to help retired racehorses find new lives. The partnership brings racing fans together to support horses after their track careers end.
A sprinting superstar in Hong Kong just won his 18th consecutive race, shattering a record that stood for over two decades. Ka Ying Rising's incredible streak has lasted 742 days without a single loss.
Mitchell Scheuber celebrated his first win as a horse trainer when his 30-1 underdog My Ten Guitars shocked everyone at Rangiora yesterday. Even more special: the driver was Sam Thornley, the same friend Scheuber helped get his first training win three years ago.
Aamilah Aswat just won her first professional horse race, becoming the first Black and South Asian female jump jockey to win in Britain. On just her fourth ride, the 20-year-old guided a 9-1 underdog to victory at Kempton.
Champion racehorse Sir Gino is on the mend and could head home next week after fracturing his pelvis during a race at Cheltenham. His trainer reports he's weight-bearing and comfortable, bringing relief to fans who've followed his comeback journey.
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