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SHOCKING: The jockey club - What They Never Told You

Crowds cheer on as Grand National winner crosses the line

I Am Maximus, who won in 2024, became the eighth horse to win the race twice.

Evening Standard

‘TikTok effect’ brings sellout crowds and younger fans to Grand National meeting

Ladies’ Day at Aintree draws sellout crowd for first time since 2012 as Jockey Club’s social media strategy pays off

The Guardian - UK

Tommy Fury looking forward to ‘great day’ at star-studded Cheltenham Festival

The boxer was among the stars at the annual event at Cheltenham Racecourse on Friday.

Evening Standard

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Ladies Day returns to Cheltenham as organisers try to win back punters after lowest attendance in 30 years

Women purchase a third of tickets for day as attendees celebrate rebrand and say they ‘don’t do woke’

The Independent UK

Ladies Day returns to Cheltenham festival promising ‘glamour and glory’

Jockey Club says aim is to get more women watching racing and revival is not a response to ‘woke’ jibes

The Guardian - UK

Cheltenham Festival 2026 race card, start times and full four-day schedule

The Cheltenham Festival returns with the coveted Gold Cup once again the highlight of the four-day event

The Independent UK

Jockey Club behaves like old-style lord of the manor over secretive Kempton sale plans

There is a hint of feudalism about the way the unelected body has treated those who love the track like its serfs

The Guardian - UK

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6 Private Clubs So Exclusive Even Celebrities Can’t Get In

Money, fame, and influence open every door, but not always. Private clubs throughout the world operate as exclusive spaces that often prevent celebrities from obtaining membership, despite their fame. These elite establishments combine wealth with the values of secrecy, historical significance, and social relationships. The private clubs serve as the…

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British horse racing set for unprecedented strike over betting tax changes

A one-day strike will be held on 10 September over a proposed rise in taxes on betting

The Independent UK

Thousands cheer on Grand National winner at Aintree

Two of the horses were assessed on course by veterinary teams after the race.

Evening Standard

Grand National 2025 LIVE results: Latest updates from Aintree as Nick Rockett wins

Horse racing's most famous steeplechase takes centre stage at Aintree

Evening Standard

The perfect 10 for Jonbon as Nico de Boinville earns redemption on day two at the Grand National

Jonbon went some way to erase the memory of his Champion Chase defeat with a resurgent win on day two of the Grand National

The Independent UK

Plastic or fantastic? Grand National steps out on delicate high-wire act

Traditionalists rail at the ‘Plastic National’ but a third of all British adults will have a bet on the world’s most famous race

The Guardian - UK

In Pictures: Hats off to racegoers as thousands attend Ladies Day at Aintree

Revellers at day two of the Grand National Festival donned big sunglasses and even bigger hats.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Jim Mullen rides in at the Jockey Club with plenty of baggage in tow

Former William Hill and Ladbrokes executive is well placed to address several issues but FOBT debate looms large

The Independent UK

Mirror and Express boss Jim Mullen quits after six years for role in horse racing

Jim Mullen has stepped down immediately ‘by mutual agreement’

Evening Standard

Boss of Mirror publisher Reach steps down after nearly six years

Reach’s chief revenue officer Piers North has been appointed to replace him at the newspaper group.

The Independent UK

Cheltenham Festival: How police are winning the battle against drunken disorder on race week

As more than 200,000 people descend on the Regency town of Cheltenham for race week, Alex Ross joins police officers dealing with a rise in drunken incidents in the town centre

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Legendary jockey Rachael Blackmore retires from racing: ‘I’m sad but also incredibly grateful’

Blackmore, the first woman to win the Grand National, enjoyed a glittering career, including an unforgettable win in the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2022

The Independent UK

Superstar horse Constitution Hill makes brilliant return after year off as Banbridge wins King George VI Chase

Nico de Boinville guided Constitution Hill to glory in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton Park

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Crowds out in force for Boxing Day sales, swims, hunts and races

While some people went bargain hunting in the sales, others were out watching horse racing.

The Independent UK

Cheltenham Festival announce key changes to reverse concerning trend for 2025

Races, drinking and ticketing among areas changed by The Jockey Club

The Guardian - UK

Derby trading on past glories as public interest dwindles beyond bubble

Epsom Classic has fallen behind other big meetings in the popularity stakes and the Jockey Club needs to act

The Guardian - UK

Grand National organisers will not seek injunction against Animal Rising

The Jockey Club has decided not to apply for an injunction to deter possible incursions on to the Aintree track by animal rights activists at next month’s Grand National.

The Guardian - UK

Cheltenham must rethink Festival or face losing even more race fans

Dwindling crowds, pricey tickets and hotel rooms plus uncompetitive racing are making the meeting a tricky sell

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