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Hughes Protests New British Whip Rules

A top jockey has handed in his racing license in protest of British horse racing's new whip rules, after incurring two bans in the first week of their implementation.

Saratoga Diary: The British are Coming

UK simulcasting meets live racing fans in the a.m.

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Changes Planned for Grand National Course

The British Grand National course at Aintree will be changed following the deaths of two horses during the 2011 race.

Updates to Newmarket's 'July Course' Complete

Lisa Hancock, managing director of Newmarket Racecourses in England, unveiled a £10-million redevelopment of the historic July Course June 11, which involved extending the area for racegoers at the back of stands and improving facilities without hopefully changing the unique ambience.

Major Changes Proposed for British Racing

Profound changes to the way British racing operates were announced Monday by a review committee chaired by British Horseracing Board chairman Peter Savill.

British Breeding Industry Could Get Big Boost

One of the six main recommendations put forward today by the British Horseracing Board's review committee is to maintain and develop the British breeding industry.

Savill to Remain Head of British Horseracing Board

The forceful and determined Peter Savill, who is seeking to win battles with bookmakers for more funding, will remain chairman of British racing's ruling body, the British Horseracing Board, for another two years.

Leigh Threatens to Move Horses

Leading British owner-breeder Gerald Leigh warned that his eight horses in training in Britain will move to America or France if Thoroughbred breeders lose their seat on the British Horseracing Board.

Madame Jones to be Bred, Continue Racing

English runner Madame Jones, who made 61 starts last year, winning 11 handicaps, will be bred and continue racing in 2002.

Marketing Plan for British Racing

Organizers of the first major marketing effort to boost horse racing and encourage betting in Great Britain will spend £10 million over next three years in an attempt to increase racetrack attendance by about one million people, raise off-track betting handle, and increase sponsorships.