Dope testing: what is it and how does it work?
Find out everything about dope testing and how you can avoid an accidental positive test
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How to pick a winner and what to wear: H&H's ultimate guide for first time racegoers
Don’t know the difference between a banker and a bumper? Hat or no hat? Swot up with our guide for first time racegoers
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8 types of Royal Ascot racegoer you are sure to recognise this week
If you’re heading to the races this week (20-24 June), watching from home, or merely just perusing the daily papers, here’s a snapshot of some of the characters you’re likely to come across
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6 ways to wow the judges in the show ring — in the first 7 seconds
If you're looking to be in the ribbons this summer, it’s all about wowing the judges from the off. Here's how to create the best first impression
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5 heroic horses winning with only one eye
With the news that a one-eyed horse called Patch has been entered into the Kentucky Derby this Saturday (6 May 2017), Horse & Hound celebrates some other competition horses that adapted well and kept on winning after after losing an eye
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Meet the 15.3hh superstar racehorse (who likes to be left alone in the field)
Find out all you need to know about the Colin Tizzard-trained Cue Card — from being polite to visitors in his stable, to his penchant for food
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Natasha Baker: busting superstitions, a penchant for steak and London memories
As the 2016 Rio Paralympics swing into action, we find out a bit more about the 26-year-old British squad member Natasha Baker — from her biggest indulgence to ditching her McDonalds superstition...
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Nick Skelton 'amazed' by calls for him to be crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year
The Rio 2016 gold medallist said it would be an 'honour for showjumping' and Sir AP McCoy is among those backing Nick for the accolade
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Clifton Lush bounces back from 100-stitch Rio injury
The 17-year-old gelding was pulled from the New Zealand team and his injury required 100 stitches
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How does Pippa Funnell prepare for an Olympic Games?
With the first horse inspection for the Olympic eventing happening today (5 August), find out how British team member Pippa Funnell prepares for an Olympics
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Andrew Nicholson sets his sights on Bramham
The top Kiwi event rider is looking ahead to the challenge of riding at Bramham after not feeling fit enough to compete at Badminton
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'I'm still hungry to retain title': Richard Johnson crowned champion jump jockey
The H&H racing columnist received the champion jump jockey trophy on Saturday (23 April) after 16 years of being runner-up to AP McCoy
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Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton fifth in Cheltenham Foxhunter
VIctoria Pendleton finishes fifth in the Cheltenham Foxhunter while the race is taken for a second year running by Nina Carberry
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Don Cossack wins the 2016 Cheltenham Gold Cup
Don Cossack wins the Cheltenham Gold Cup for Ireland, while Cue Card walks away from a fall three from home
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'He's gone from a very nice horse to a superstar': Thistlecrack wins the World Hurdle
Thistlecrack won the 2016 Grade One World Hurdle for Colin Tizzard and Tom Scudamore
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Denman among equine stars on parade at Cheltenham
Gold Cup winner Denman and Grand National winner Comply Or Die were among thoroughbred showcasing ex-racehorses in a parade at Cheltenham
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Sprinter Sacre regains Champion Chase crown in emotional Cheltenham win
Sprinter Sacre wows the Cheltenham crowds with an emotional win in the 2016 Champion Chase
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Mare Annie Power triumphs in the Cheltenham Champion Hurdle
Annie Power became the first mare in 22 years to win the Champion Hurdle
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Hunting cap maker merges with helmet company
Traditional hunting cap maker Patey has merged with PROtector Helmets
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Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton wins her first race as a jockey
Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton secures her first victory in a hunter chase
