#Tony McCoy

Tommy Lyons ranks the country's greatest horsemen from the past 50 years. A star from the outset, Walsh served notice of what was to come by winning the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham aboard Alexander Banquet, and winning the Aintree Grand National at the first attempt. He showed his outstanding natural ability and adaptability by being able to ride…

Friday: Cheltenham Gold Cup, Cheltenham On a gleeful sun-kissed Cotswolds afternoon, Rachael Blackmore executed one of the most daring Gold Cup rides imaginable to avenge last year's narrow defeat and scale the sport's ultimate summit with an utterly mesmerising triumph on A Plus Tard. By the time they crossed the line, they had soared 15 lengths…

We'll be providing you with live updates and the latest news on the race as it unfolds. King George Chase is one of the most prestigious National Hunt races, held annually at Kempton Park Racecourse in Surrey, England. Today's race is sure to be a thrilling event, with a competitive field of some of the best steeplechasers in the country vying for…

He was on track for victory in the world's most famous steeplechase. Across The Bay was leading the field in the 167th Grand National yesterday with two miles to go. But then calamity struck. Spectators gasped as the ten-year-old gelding was knocked off course by a stray runner. Leighton Aspell celebrates on Pineau De Re after winning the 2014…

For horse racing fans, the Grand National is the best of all. It brings together all the finest horses, jockeys and trainers to compete for the biggest prize. The Aintree Racecourse is also highly challenging, with horses having to jump 30 fences over two laps. Punters start preparing for the Grand National long before the month of April when it…

THE prestigious race takes place this April. JP McManus has bolstered his rank of horses after securing Aintree hopeful Enjoy D'Allen. The eight year old will stay with trainer Ciaran Murphy in Westmeath as they prepare for the festival in April. The Grand National is the centre piece of the even and will take place this year on April 9 at 1.45pm…

Saturday marks the 12th anniversary of the great Frankel's winning debut in a Newmarket maiden when he beat future King George and Eclipse winner Nathaniel by half a length. That was the start of a stunning unbeaten 14-race career for the Sir Henry Cecil-trained star which included a staggering ten Group 1 wins. Has there ever been a better maiden…

Defending champion Brian Hughes has begun his pursuit of a third British Jumps Jockeys' Championship in the 2022/23 campaign. The man from Armagh is now a two-time winner of the trophy, as he lifted it in 2020 and 2022. Hughes had the best season of his career in the last campaign, as he finished with 204 winners. It was the first time he had…