The PR guru Matthew Freud, who was married to Rupert Murdoch’s daughter Elisabeth, has warned Sir Keir Starmer against chasing an election endorsement from The Sun. In a rare broadcast interview Mr Freud, the influential communications chief who advises prime ministers and celebrities, said democracy is being undermined by politicians seeking to win the favour...
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Letter | Hong Kong Jockey Club could get off its high horse with fractional ownership
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ITV extends agreement to broadcast free-to-air horse racing in the UK
ITV extends agreement to broadcast free-to-air horse racing in the UK. ITV has extended a deal to continue its free-to-air broadcast Horse racing United Kingdom by the end of 2026. The three-year deal covers major events such as the Grand National, Royal Ascot, the Derby and the Cheltenham Festival, the 2023 edition of which takes...
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ITV heads to the racecourse for horse racing docuseries
Filming will begin in December for a six-part behind-the-scenes docuseries following UK horse racing for ITV. Airing on ITV and ITVX and focusing on the 2023/24 Jumps season, the series is being produced by South Shore with support from Flutter and Racecourse Media Group. Other horse racing stakeholders such as the Professional Jockeys’ Association and...
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Further horse deaths at the Grand National show cruel races must end
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. Suffering is an almost inevitable outcome, and it is supported with each bet placed — all just for a fleeting flutter, Elisa Allen writes. ADVERTISEMENT Each April, more than 150,000 people attend...
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British horse racing crowds up in 2024 despite worsening weather
Tuesday 16 April 2024 10:54 am LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – APRIL 13: Racegoers enjoy the racing and cheer on the hores at Aintree Racecourse on April 13, 2024 in Liverpool, England. One of the highlights of the racing calendar the Grand National is a steeplechase dating back to 1892. It is known the world over and...
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I Am Maximus wins 2024 Grand National to secure Willie Mullins’s Gold Cup-National double
It was 13th time lucky for Paul Townend as he steered I Am Maximus home with an exemplary ride to put his and trainer Willie Mullins’ mark on Grand National history. For the first time since 2002, a jockey who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup followed up by winning the big one at Aintree in...
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Horse racing 2024 calendar: biggest races, events and festivals
A huge sporting tradition in the UK and internationally, flat and jump horse racing brings in the punters to many huge races, events and festivals. Featuring the English Classics, the Grand Nationals, Gold Cups and The Derby, the British racing calendar is action-packed throughout the year. Here we look at the major horse races and...
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Grand National LIVE: Results and reaction from Aintree
Revellers enjoy 176th Grand National at Aintree I Am Maximus won the 2024 Grand National at Aintree in a topsy-turvy race where a winner couldn’t be called until the final straight. The 2023 champion Corach Rambler unseated jockey Derek Fox at the first fence which opened up the field for the rest of the riders....
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I Am Maximus wins 2024 Grand National to secure Willie Mullins’s Gold Cup-National double
It was 13th time lucky for Paul Townend as he steered I Am Maximus home with an exemplary ride to put his and trainer Willie Mullins’ mark on Grand National history. For the first time since 2002, a jockey who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup followed up by winning the big one at Aintree in...
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Grand National LIVE: Results and reaction from Aintree
Revellers enjoy 176th Grand National at Aintree I Am Maximus won the 2024 Grand National at Aintree in a topsy-turvy race where a winner couldn’t be called until the final straight. The 2023 champion Corach Rambler unseated jockey Derek Fox at the first fence which opened up the field for the rest of the riders....
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When is Grand National race 2024? Date, start time, TV channel, live stream and prize money of horse racing event | Sporting News United Kingdom
185 years of history will be renewed in England’s north west on Saturday, April 13, 2024, when the 176th edition of the Grand National horse race gets underway at Aintree Racecourse. It is the race for all those who follow the sport on British shores, and following some minor rule changes from last year, the...