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Butlers Cabbin ridden by Tony McCoy jumps the last on its way to winning the Irish Grand Nationalat Fairyhouse where the most interesting racing takes place today Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Today's best bets, by Chris Cook As recently as a couple of months ago, Philip Hobbs held out some sort of hope for Yawl Springs , as I remember reading about ...
Horse racing: The latest news and best bets from Britain and Ireland
Barry Geraghty on Tasheba, right, challenges on on the run-in to win at Sandown.
Thomas relies on Friend for Gold Cup
Jockey who steered Denman to 2007 Hennessy victory now rides a second-string as Ruby Walsh takes over on the favourite Sam Thomas at Newbury yesterday where proved a prickly customer when asked about his feelings ahead of today's Hennessy Gold Cup.
The most famous Champion Hurdle loser has run his final race | Chris Cook
Harchibald, centre, looked the most likely winner at the last flight of the 2005 Champion Hurdle.
McCoy ignored on BBC award shortlist
The BBC is poised to unveil its list of 10 nominees for the 2009 Sports Personality of the Year award and it is understood that Tony McCoy 's name will not be among them.
Chris Cook: Now that things have settled down a bit in the aftermath of Denman's astonishing run, it's time to have a look at the ante-post markets.
Claims Five: The best weight-carrying performances | Chris Cook
Desert Orchid, the great grey whose victory in the 1990 Irish Grand National when lumbered with 12st was an outstanding feat.
Carberry blames failure on loss of spleen
Photograph: Julien Behal/PA Paul Carberry said yesterday that a long-standing injury may have been part of the reason why he failed a pre-race breath test for alcohol at Naas last month.
Paola blanked by Louisburg in - Mud Bowl'
Quarterback Drew Harding broke the Paola High School Panthera s back with two huge plays for Louisburg in the district title game at Wildcat Stadium on Thursday.
Charges pending against man in sister-in-law's death
Murder suspect Ken Butler was violent in his holding cell and had outstanding warrants for failing to obey court orders.
Chris Cook's Claims Five: Reluctant racehorses
Even the start was an anxious time for punters in the stands if Vodkatini was in the field.
Elyria fire official pleads no contest after DUI arrest
An assistant Elyria fire chief was fined $1,000 and will have to take a two-day class on drinking and driving after pleading no contest to charges of physical control and reckless operation on Tuesday.
Chris Cook: Five best bits from Paul Nicholls' new book
Harry Findlay, the flamboyant gambler and racehorse owner, once said that he named his chaser Herecomesthetruth after the phrase he invariably utters when Paul Nicholls is interviewed on television.
For UVA, nothinga s finer that beating Carolina for its first victory
Rashawn Jackson ran to the corner of the end zone and started conducting the band.
Chris Cook strutted across the sun-drenched grass inside North Carolina's Kenan Stadium with his hands stretched out.
Tribe scalps Cyclones in freshman play, 41-12
The Elizabethton Cyclone freshman made a trip Monday evening to Kingsport to take on the Dobyns-Bennett Indians, and unfortunately for the Cyclones the Tribe wasn't a gracious host as D-B thumped Elizabethton 41-12. After a scoreless first quarter, the Indians broke the ice on the first play of the second quarter with Indian quarterback Chris Cook ...
Turnovers stop Broncos in loss
Six fumbles and a blocked punt were too much for the Spring Hill High School football team to overcome in a 49-7 loss to Louisburg on Friday night.
Hanel wins Billings mayoral primary
Billings realtor Tom Hanel received more than 52% of the vote in Tuesday's city primary election, vaulting him into the favorite's role for the November 3rd general election.
Roberts kicks Bath United to a dramatic win
Paul Roberts landed a penalty with the last kick of the game as Bath United got their Guinness A League campaign off to a winning start against Wasps at The Rec on Monday night.
Hendrick OK with Keselowski moving on for now
Rick Hendrick doesn't blame Brad Keselowski for moving forward with a deal to drive full-time in the Sprint Cup series for Penske Racing next season.
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