Racehorses

Racehorses use less energy to gallop than previously thought

The study was carried out by researches at the Royal Veterinary College

Why being an investment banker has been the secret to a racehorse trainer’s success

We meet Ed de Giles, who decided to be a racehorse trainer after 15 years as an investment banker in London

Dream of buying a racehorse? Here’s what to look for

Bloodstock expert Byron Rogers tells us what to look for when buying a racehorse...

Eventer buys TB colt for £50k — sells him for £450k

The Irish rider made a hefty profit after the sale of a thoroughbred colt she had owned for less than a year

The future of training racehorses? Equine ‘roller coaster’ divides opinion

The new £20million racehorse training system using roller coaster technology has been introduced in Lambourn

Painting ex-racehorse Metro Meteor signs his own book

Thoroughbred Metro Meteor has made an impact in the art world - and now his book is out.

Fizz Marshall's therapy blog: why I love TBs

In her latest update from the Equine Therapy Centre at Hartpury, our blogger shares her passion for racehorses

New medical officer for British racing

The British Horseracing Authority has appointed a new chief medical adviser

New zero-tolerance policy for steroid use in racehorses

Horses that test positive will face a lengthy ban, under new rules to be introduced at the beginning of next year

Ralph Beckett: It just gets harder [H&H VIP]

Ralph Beckett reflects on a week of racing at Royal Ascot 2014 where some exceptional performances were witnessed

Ralph Beckett: What does the future hold for racing? [H&H VIP]

H&H's guest columnist reviews the 2000 Guineas and looks ahead to the problems facing the declining numbers of runners in the racing industry

Brough Scott: Dropping the scales from racing's eyes [H&H VIP]

Despite the reluctance of many within the racing world to keep Good Friday free from racing, Brough Scott welcomes the first meeting

Patient names racehorse after cancer

A racing enthusiast diagnosed with prostate cancer has come up with a novel solution to draw attention to the disease

Farewell to... racehorse vet John Gray

John Gray - who has died aged 87 - became known as "the man with X-ray hands" because of his expertise on tendon injuries

What you didn't know about... Dvinsky

Trainer Paul Howling tells H&H about the busiest British racehorse of the modern era

Racehorse set to break record for the most runs in Britain

Dvinsky will bid to record his 20th win on his record-breaking 218th start at Wolverhampton this evening

Farewell to... racehorse owner and breeder Walter Haefner

Mr Haefner, who founded the Moyglare Stud in Co Kildare, Ireland, 50 years ago, died in his native Switzerland on 19 June

Exciting young racehorse Brindisi Breeze killed in freak road accident

The young hurdler, who was Scotland's first Cheltenham winner for 10 years in March, jumped out of his field and was hit by a tanker

Growing concern over ex-racehorse welfare

Around 12,000 horses came out of training last year, according to British Horseracing Authority records

Racehorses help to launch Poppy Appeal

Newmarket horses "Harry Patch" and "Henry Allingham" do their bit for the armed forces