BBC News and Sport Search: horse racing

BBC News and Sport Search: horse racing

RSPCA supports race abandonment

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:24:29 GMT - An animal charity backs a racecourse after a meeting is abandoned due to a shortage of on-course water for horses.

Views sought over preserving town

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:32:58 GMT - Residents are invited to comment on a document appraising conservation in a Suffolk market town.

Charge your glasses

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:25:37 GMT - Our regular column covering the deaths of significant - but lesser-reported - characters in the past month, including Flossie Lane, who ran a pub in her parlour.

Racehorse freed in motorway drama

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:30:49 GMT - A racehorse is cut free from its horsebox by firefighters on the M8 late on Monday after running at Musselburgh racecourse.

Historic racecourse's first meet

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:59:25 GMT - The first National Hunt racecourse opened in Britain for around 80 years holds its first meet in Carmarthenshire.

Shops to tackle underage betting

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:08:41 GMT - Bookmakers are to assign staff to check the age of customers after a watchdog criticised checking procedures.

Nine arrests at Derby race event

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:42:07 GMT - Nine people were arrested for various offences at the Epsom Downs Racecourse on Derby Day, Surrey Police say.

Man amazes locals by riding zebra

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:01:57 GMT - A racehorse trainer has amazed people in a Dorset town by riding a zebra down to his local pub.

The other pilot

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:40:58 GMT - Many of us know the name of Louis Bleriot, the first man to fly across the Channel, 100 years ago, but what of the other pilot who tried, failed and ultimately overslept and missed his chance to be remembered by history?

Malawi votes in knife-edge poll

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:56:35 GMT - Voting is brisk in Malawi's general election, with analysts suggesting the presidential race is too close to call.

Malawi poll rivals neck-and-neck

Mon, 18 May 2009 17:39:38 GMT - Malawi's poll race remains too close to call on the eve of the nation's general election, say analysts.

Inquiry into death of road racer

Mon, 18 May 2009 07:51:59 GMT - An investigation is under way following the death of Cookstown rider Mark Young in a crash at the North West 200.

Great Leighs racecourse sale off

Fri, 15 May 2009 16:52:12 GMT - A sale of Great Leighs racecourse in Essex is off after the proposed buyer pulls out, according to administrators.

Ladbrokes hurt by lucky punters

Fri, 15 May 2009 06:53:51 GMT - Betting firm Ladbrokes says profits have fallen this year as punters got lucky in March.

Missing chef film shown at races

Mon, 11 May 2009 18:44:01 GMT - A short film which appeals for help to find missing York chef Claudia Lawrence is to be shown at racecourses across Yorkshire.

Racecourse thrown cash lifeline

Thu, 07 May 2009 12:51:30 GMT - An Essex racecourse which went into administration could be saved now it is being sold to the owner of a polo complex.

Beer, sandwiches and Ivory Snow

Tue, 05 May 2009 14:55:44 GMT - Our regular column covering the deaths of significant - but lesser-reported - characters in the past month, including the inventor of elephant polo.

Mounted police back to the races

Sat, 02 May 2009 10:16:40 GMT - Mounted police are returning to the racing town Newmarket, Suffolk, for the weekend.

Horse racing boosts William Hill

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:29:51 GMT - UK bookmaker William Hill has defied the recession by reporting an increase in revenues, boosted by horse racing results such as Mon Mome's win at the Grand National.

Small flutter scoops big fortune

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:15:36 GMT - A Teignmouth man says he is "shellshocked" after winning £310,000 with a £2 flutter at his local betting shop.