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Newcastle's WealthTek and Vertem Asset Management shut down by financial watchdog

Special administrators are now handling the group's affairs

Birmingham Post

Favourite banned from Grand National meeting after owner’s ‘serious regulatory issues’

Bravemansgame was due to run in the Aintree Bowl Chase on Thursday but was forced to withdraw at the last minute

The Independent UK

Bravemansgame blocked from running on Aintree’s opening day by court order

Bravemansgame, the likely favourite for Wednesday’s Grade One Aintree Bowl Chase, was sensationally taken out of the feature race on the opening day of this year’s Grand National meeting by a court order

The Guardian - UK

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Bravemansgame not permitted to run at Aintree after Financial Conduct Authority intervention

Bravemansgame had been due to run in Thursday’s Alder Hey Aintree Bowl Chase.

Irish Mirror

Irish trainer "shocked" as heavily gambled horse not allowed to run

Aces Full, who was backed from 14/1 into 9/4, was due to run in a novice handicap chase at Exeter

Irish Mirror

Jockeys to wear black armbands in tribute to Jessica Whalley after tragic week for racing

British racing will remember four members of the community who died this week including Jessica Whalley who was "a shining example" of the sport

Daily Mirror

Hamilton Park announce record prize money with £1.64m on offer in richest ever season

The Lanarkshire course is gearing up for a huge season with record cash on offer and the first meeting takes place on May 7.

Daily Record

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Amateur jockey George Gorman banned for six months after admitting cocaine addiction

George Gorman tested positive for cocaine during a meeting at Chelmsford last year but told a BHA disciplinary hearing that he was taking steps to overcome his addiction

Daily Mirror

Why are injured race horses put down?

Injured horses are often put down after falling in National Hunt races

The Independent UK

Cheltenham Festival: What are controversial new whip rules?

New rules were introduced ahead of Cheltenham and the Grand National, two of the biggest events in the racing calendar

The Independent UK

AP McCoy exclusive: ‘Whip rules are embarrassing the sport... why should jockeys turn up at Cheltenham?’

Interview: Legendary jockey fears the new rules will prove to be the story this week

Evening Standard

Talking Horses: Irish being whipped into line could hurt Cheltenham

Irish riders could be forgiven for thinking that the Brits are on their case when the Festival starts on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

No game, no gain for Karnataka hockey players

BENGALURU: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYES) hockey team, which comprises the cream of Karnataka’s talent, played its last competitive match under the aegis of Hockey Karnataka (HK) exactly a year ago, winning the HK junior men’s (U-19) championship.

The Times of India

Talking Horses: Russell back on track for Festival with Kennedy sidelined

Davy Russell has high hopes of adding to his 25 Cheltenham Festival winners after Kennedy misses flagship meeting

The Guardian - UK

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Daily Mirror

Champion trainer Paul Nicholls demands BHA show "bit of backbone" and stand up for racing

The 13-time champion jumps trainer said he has been "livid" over the British Horseracing Authority's decision to implement changes to the whip rules before the Cheltenham Festival

The Guardian - UK

Jockeys stunned as first week of new whip rules sees 20 suspensions given

Charlotte Jones was one of 19 riders found to have broken the BHA’s latest whip rules in the first seven days of the new regime

Irish Mirror

Ted Walsh "absolutely shocked" with Any Second Now's Grand National weight

The 11-year-old was allocated 11st 12lb by BHA Chase Handicapper Martin Greenwood, with the weights being unveiled at a lunch in Liverpool on Tuesday afternoon

The Guardian - UK

Gordon Elliott fined £1,000 after ‘mystery’ positive test at Cheltenham

Gordon Elliott has been fined £1,000 by the British Horseracing Board’s independent disciplinary panel and his hurdler Zanahiyr disqualified from last year’s Champion Hurdle

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Irish Mirror

Gordon Elliott horse disqualified and trainer fined over positive test

The Meath man has been fined £1,000 after Zanahiyr tested positive for a banned substance.

Daily Mirror

Gordon Elliott fined and Zanahiyr disqualified after testing positive for banned substance

The Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National-winning trainer accepted the charges but neither he nor the BHA were able to establish the source of the prohibited substance lidocaine

Daily Mirror

Gordon Elliott faces hearing after Cheltenham horse tests positive for banned substance

Gordon Elliott's horse Zanahiyr placed behind Honeysuckle in the 2022 Champion Hurdle. A BHA hearing has been arranged for Wednesday when panel members will consider the case

Daily Mirror

Oisin Murphy cleared to return from 14-month ban but must stay sober and avoid drugs

Three-time champion Flat jockey Oisin Murphy will have to undergo enhanced drink and drug testing when he returns to action from next Thursday, February 16, as a condition of his licence

Irish Mirror

Oisin Murphy secures ride in €1.4million race as BHA release statement on his return

The jockey is approaching the end of a 14-month suspension imposed by the British Horseracing Authority

Daily Mirror

Jockey Oisin Murphy secures ride in £1.25 million race on comeback from 14-month ban

The three-time champion jockey Oisin Murphy's suspension for misleading the BHA when he broke Covid rules in 2020 and failing two alcohol breath tests is due to expire next week

Daily Mirror

Harry Cobden says winning Cheltenham ride on Il Ridoto did not deserve 24-day ban

Paul Nicholls's stable jockey Harry Cobden claimed stewards indicated he would have received a 24-day ban for his use of the whip at Cheltenham had the controversial new rules been in force

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