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De Sousa agrees to join Godolphin
Brazilian-born jockey Silvestre De Sousa is set to join Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin stable.

Whip rules to change for jockeys
Changes to controversial whip rules and a revised penalty structure are approved by the British Horseracing Authority.

Nicholls admits Cheltenham fears
Champion trainer Paul Nicholls is concerned about the health of some of his horses ahead of the Cheltenham Festival.

Jockey Hills to end long career
Richard Hills announces he will end his 33-year riding career next month with more than 1,840 domestic winners to his name.

Giles Cross wins National trial
Favourite Giles Cross races to victory in the Grand National Trial at Haydock ahead of Neptune Collonges and Welsh Grand National winner Le Beau Bai.

Long Run battles to Newbury win
Long Run prepares for his defence of the Cheltenham Gold Cup with victory in the Denman Chase at Newbury.

McCoy handed a four-day whip ban
Champion jockey Tony McCoy receives a four-day ban for excessive use of the whip on Prince Of Pirates.

Synchronised tops Aintree weights
Lexus Chase winner Synchronised is allotted top weight of 11st 10lb for the Grand National at Aintree.

Esprit races to Irish Hennessy Gold Cup win
Favourite Quel Esprit charges to a two-length victory in the Irish Hennessy Gold Cup, giving trainer Willie Mullins his eighth win in the race.

Trainer Gifford dies at 70
Grand National-winning trainer Josh Gifford dies of a heart attack at the age of 70.

Sizing Europe beats rival Big Zeb
Champion Chaser Sizing Europe beats old rival Big Zeb by 15 lengths at Punchestown to win the Tied Cottage Chase.

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.

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