The 5ft powerhouse leading a new era for female jockeys – racing record breaker Doyle
Hollie Doyle set a new landmark for female jockeys – but will a woman ever be champion?
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British Horse Racing News
Jockeys to appeal against ban for ignoring ‘Stop’ flag at Sandown
• BHA to look at procedure after delay in ruling race void• Decision on London National came 35 minutes after finishThe British Horseracing Authority said on Sunday it will look at its procedures for declaring races void in the aftermath of the London …
John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase: Min secures back-to-back victories
Min repeats last year’s victory in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase with a two-and-a-quarter-lengths win.
Sandown: Seven jockeys banned for ignoring flag
Seven jockeys are set to miss the lucrative Christmas and new year racing programmes after receiving bans for ignoring a flag signal at Sandown.
Tingle Creek Chase: Defi Du Seuil wins at Sandown from Un De Sceaux
Defi Du Seuil edges out Un De Sceaux and the fast-finishing Waiting Patiently to win the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown.
Defi Du Seuil heads Tingle Creek field at Sandown; Native River & Might Bite at Aintree
Defi Du Seuil heads a high-quality field for the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown, while Native River and Might Bite run at Aintree.
Doyle breaks record for female wins – and then sets new target for next year
Hollie Doyle breaks the record for British wins by a female jockey in a calendar year after riding her 107th winner of 2019 at Southwell.
Hollie Doyle: Jockey breaks record for female wins – 107th victory at Southwell
Hollie Doyle breaks the record for British wins by a female jockey in a calendar year after riding her 107th winner of 2019 at Southwell.
Hatton’s Grace Hurdle: Honeysuckle makes it seven wins in a row
Honeysuckle and Envoi Allen maintain their 100% records with Grade One victories at Fairyhouse.
De Rasher Counter wins Ladbrokes Trophy to give Lavelle Newbury double
De Rasher Counter gives trainer Emma Lavelle a Newbury double, while favourite Buveur D’Air is beaten in a photo finish at Newcastle.
Favourites Paisley Park and Champ win at Newbury
Favourites Paisley Park and Champ secure victories in Friday’s meeting at Newbury.
From rugby to racing – Jonathan Davies seeks Welsh National win
Injured Wales rugby centre Jonathan Davies wants Welsh National success with award-winning horse Potters Corner.
Irish champion jockey O’Brien retires at 21
Classic-winning jockey Donnacha O’Brien announces he is quitting the saddle at the age of 21.
Cyrname beats unbeaten Altior to win Christy Chase
Second-favourite Cyrname surprises Altior to win the highly anticipated Christy Chase at Ascot for trainer Paul Nicholls.
Ascot Chase: Altior v Cyrname – Clash of racing stars ‘hotly anticipated’
If the hype is correct, the 2019 Ascot Chase is likely to be a notable beacon in the race’s history, writes BBC horse racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght.