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1. 1. Horse Racing: Big Buck’s is the star of the show at trials

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 30 January 2012 Anyone who was lucky enough to watch the racing on Saturday was treated to some excellent action from Cheltenham on Festival Trials Day. Undoubtedly, the headlines from Prestbury Park were stolen by Big Buck’s, who brought his winning run to 15 over hurdles, one short now of the record set by Sir Ken in 1953.

2. 2. Horse Racing: Four jockeys banned after probe

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 15 December 2011 Jockeys Greg Fairley, Paul Doe, Jimmy Quinn and Kirsty Milczarek were all disqualified from racing following the publication of a lengthy investigation into alleged corruption by the British Horseracing Authority.

3. 3. Horse Racing: All news is good news for racing

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 17 October 2011 Not all publicity is good publicity, but in the interests of the future of horse racing, column inches can’t be sniffed at – whether they concern the majesty of Frankel or the furore surrounding the new whip rules.

4. 4. Horse Racing: New rules could whip up a storm

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 03 October 2011 The British Horse Racing Authority made a Mancini-esque statement of intent this week.

5. 5. Horse Racing: Frankel is in the frame

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 11 October 2011 Frankel is the superstar of horse racing. Like Usain Bolt, Lionel Messi and Sachin Tendulkar he transcends his sport. You don’t need to be interested in form, odds, tactics or jockeyship to be impressed by his freakish speed.

6. 6. Horse Racing: Nazreef targeting a successful return

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 13 February 2012 Nazreef should relish a return to the Fibresand as he tackles the Bet And Watch At bluesq.com Handicap at Southwell.

7. 7. Indy-car racing in city talks

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 18 May 2004 THE thrills of Indy car-style racing could be coming to Manchester. Talks have been held between council officials and promoters of the Champ Car series about the possibility of hosting a race.

8. 8. Racing: Sport under spotlight after deaths and conspiracies

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 27 June 2011 Racing’s rulers must have been licking their lips when Tony McCoy became the first jockey to be voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year last December.

9. 9. Betfred offers Tote advisory role to racing industry

   Manchester Evening News, Sunday 22 May 2011 Betfred has offered the racing industry a say over the future running of the Tote by proposing to form an advisory committee including members from the sport's governing bodies.

10. 10. Racing: Trainer George Baker out to deliver

    Manchester Evening News, Monday 20 June 2011 Every time Sir Alex Ferguson drops in to see the two horses he has in training with George Baker he is taking a step back into racing history.

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