All the latest horse racing news headlines as they happen. Including all the very latest Grand National, Cheltenham Festival, UK and Irish Horseracing news stories courtesy of BBC Sport.
Ruby Walsh loses appeal over ban Ruby Walsh loses his appeal against a three-day ban incurred for careless riding at Cheltenham.
Dwyer's passage to India British jockey Martin Dwyer shuns 'brass-monkey Fridays' for richer pickings in sunny India.
Hurricane Fly wins Irish Champion Hurdle Hurricane Fly is evens favourite to win a second consecutive Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham after a superb comeback win in the Irish Champion Hurdle.
Big Buck's wins 15th race in row Big Buck's wins his 15th consecutive race over hurdles to move within one victory of the all-time record for an unbeaten run.
McCoy makes return from injury Tony McCoy settles for second place on his return to action at Warwick on Thursday following nearly a month on the sidelines after a fall.
Oscar Time ruled out for season Oscar Time, the 2011 Grand National runner-up, is ruled out for the rest of the season with a leg injury.
Ascot refunds crowd over stickers Ascot will refund spectators who were labelled with orange stickers for breaching new dress codes.
Ban-free jockeys may earn rewards The British Horseracing Authority suggest jockeys who comply with the recent whip regulations could be rewarded.
McCain backs the Grand National Grand National winning trainer Donald McCain mounts a spirited defence of the famous race as he outlines plans to enter four horses at Aintree in 2012.
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