28 h. ago ‘My kids cried for two hours’ admits jockey as he’s kicked off huge £5million ride in Breeders’ Cup Classic

A TOP jockey has revealed how his kids cried for two hours after he lost the ride for the Breeders' Cup Classic. Umberto Rispoli has rode Michael McCarthy-trained colt Journalism to five of his six career victories including the Santa Anita Derby, Preakness and Haskell Stakes. However, Rispoli has lost the ride on 12-1 favourite Journalism for...

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31 h. ago Top jockey says ‘my kids cried for 2 hours’ after he lost ride on big Breeders’ Cup hope

Umberto Rispoli has opened up on the decision to replace him with Jose Ortiz aboard Preakness Stakes winner Journalism in the £5.25m Classic

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52 h. ago Trainer explains axing of ‘almost familial’ jockey from £5.25m Breeders’ Cup Classic hope

Umberto Rispoli had ridden Journalism in all his starts this year, including in a Preakness Stakes victory, but has been replaced for his next start by Jose Ortiz

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7 d. ago Dog trainer explains two things you must do in the first 24 hours with a new puppy

Canine trainer Will Atherton welcomed a German Shepherd puppy called Reggie into his home last year, sharing his journey with his millions of YouTube followers.

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8 d. ago Trainer tells fans to ‘rest at ease’ as he announces retirement of horse of the year

Four-year-old filly Thorpedo Anna was voted the US’s top racehorse of 2024 after winning five Grade 1 races, including the Breeders’ Cup Distaff

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3 w. ago Dog trainer explains difference between male and female dogs

Dog behaviourist Will Atherton has worked with countless dogs of different breeds and temperaments

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