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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Jon Lees

    Grand National winner drove Gator vehicle at horses and used ‘diluted bleach’ on wounds - AOL (opens the original)

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    A Grand National winner ‘deprived a horse of water’, used ‘diluted bleach’ to treat wounds and drove a Gator vehicle at his string to frighten them onto the gallops, a BHA disciplinary panel heard on Wednesday. Maurice Barnes rode the first Scottish-trained horse to capture the Grand National when Rubstic triumphed at Aintree in 1979. After retiring from the saddle, he became a racehorse trainer based in Brampton, Cumbria, holding a licence for 36 years until retiring last year. BHA investigator

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Adam Morgan Press Association & Jon Lees

    Constitution Hill being primed for 'Italian job' by trainer Nicky Henderson - AOL (opens the original)

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    Constitution Hill may need his passport next month, with Nicky Henderson giving serious thought to an 'Italian job' as the next chapter in the former champion hurdler's Flat racing journey. Although the nine-year-old's unbeaten record on the level ended at Kempton's September Stakes, his rating climbed to 108, effectively shutting the door on handicap opportunities in Britain and prompting his trainer to search for other options. Though the Kempton setback also ended Melbourne Cup dreams, the de

  3. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Jon Lees

    Dylan Browne McMonagle ruled out of Arc ride on Oaks winner Thundering On - AOL (opens the original)

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    Dylan Browne McMonagle will not be fit to take the ride on Oaks winner Thundering On in Sunday's Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Trainer Joseph O'Brien has booked former race winner Pierre Charles Boudot for the filly after his stable jockey was unable to pass medical checks in time to compete at the Paris Longchamp showpiece. McMonagle has not since August 25 when the filly he was riding fell fatally in a race at Bellewstown and he was taken to hospital suffering a concussion and other injurie

  4. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Jon Lees

    Training duo given 12-month disqualification after dead horse tested positive for ADHD drug - AOL (opens the original)

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    The husband and wife team who run one of Australia’s most formidable racing operations have been disqualified for 12 months. Grant and Alana Williams have dominated racing in Perth, Western Australia, where they are reigning champion trainers. They have sent out 924 winners, including 12 at Group 1 level. They were temporarily suspended in January after one of their runners tested positive for an ADHD drug after breaking down and dying after a race. Stewards opened an inquiry after a prohibited

  5. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Gideon Brooks Press Association & Jon Lees

    Aidan O'Brien confirms Diamond Necklace is Ballydoyle's lead Arc hopeful - AOL (opens the original)

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    Diamond Necklace is poised to lead the Ballydoyle charge in the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, with last year's runner-up Minnie Hauk and Benvenuto Cellini set to join her at ParisLongchamp on Sunday. Trainer Aidan O'Brien confirmed his intention to run all three horses and suggested that stable jockey Ryan Moore would likely partner the four-time Group One winner in the showpiece event. "We do intend to run all three. Obviously Diamond Necklace has an option of going for the fillies race on t

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