Horse racing: Rillito back in saddle after wire thefts
There's a guard stationed at Rillito Park Race Track now. In July, thieves stripped the horse track of its copper electrical wire - twice - costing Pima County at least $30,000 in repairs. But racing was bound to return to the five-eighths-mile track.
Saddle up: The pros are headed to Starkville to rodeo
On Friday and Saturday, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association is coming to the Mississippi Horse Park. Hosted by the Starkville Rotary Club, this event is the club's largest fundraiser each year.
RACING MOURNS JOSH GIFFORD
Josh Gifford, one of racing's best known and most loved figures, has died aged 70.
RSP Pro Race saddle review
British stalwarts Raleigh have built some very impressive bikes in their 125-year history, and particularly in the past few years, but the company also produce a huge range of their own kit, much of it bearing the RSP name made famous by Raleigh’s earlier racing machines. The RSP Pro Race saddle seems to offer a lot for a modestly priced product. Not only does it have a leather cover – unusual ...
Horse racing: Nicky Henderson hoping for Newbury go-ahead
NICKY HENDERSON is praying this weekend’s huge fixture at Newbury goes ahead to give some of his stable stars a crucial run before next month’s Cheltenham Festival.
HENDERSON NEEDS WEATHER RESPITE
Nicky Henderson is praying this weekend's huge fixture at Newbury goes ahead.
UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup
By ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
Fair Grounds: Perrodin retires from riding at age 55
Jockey E.J. Perrodin has hung up his saddle after more than 3,000 wins in more than 35 years of riding, primarily in his home state of Louisiana.
RACING PLUS ENTRY FOR CAPTAIN
Captain Chris is the headline name among 47 horses entered in the Racing Plus Chase at Kempton later this month. The Philip Hobbs-trained King George third disappointed when pulled up in the Argento Chase at Cheltenham last weekend but could be given a chance to redeem himself on February 25.