The carcasses of dozens of animals have been discovered rotting on a farm in the North, a welfare worker said today.

Davy Condon rode his first winner as stable jockey to Nicky Richards when opening his account on Premier Dane at Perth.

Far more punters on this Saturday’s Vodafone Derby will chose their selections on nice names or colours than serious form study, according to a nationwide survey by British equine welfare charity The Brooke.

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Tony Dobbin chose to end his illustrious career at his local track of Carlisle and was rewarded with a winner on his very last ride before retirement.

It almost ended in tears, but Tony Dobbin signed off his riding career on a winning note when he brought Ballyvoge home in front in a dramatic finish at Carlisle.

Tom Mullins believes John Smith’s Grand National candidate Chelsea Harbour ticks all the right boxes for Saturday’s Aintree spectacular.

Howard Johnson has yet to decide on a weekend target for his exciting novice chaser Tidal Bay, although he admits he is keen to see how he fares over two miles.

Tony Dobbin’s nasty accident at Newcastle on Wednesday is likely to sideline the rider until the beginning of next week.

Turpin Green got back to winning ways in the Edward Hanmer Memorial Graduation Chase at Haydock – but it was a race not without incident.

MONET’S Garden claimed the scalp of Gold Cup hero Kauto Star in a highly-charged renewal of the Bonusprint.com Old Roan Chase at Aintree yesterday.

Monet’s Garden floored Kauto Star to land the Bonusprint.com Old Roan Chase at Aintree.

Monet’s Garden added his name to a star-studded roll of honour which includes the likes of Moscow Flyer, Viking Flagship and Direct Route when landing the John Smith’s Melling Chase at Aintree.

Tony Dobbin faces a race against time to be fit for the John Smith's Grand National meeting at Aintree after hurting his arm when Cloudy Lane was brought down in the Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.

Monet’s Garden was found to be a sick horse following his below-par performance at the Cheltenham Festival.

Tony Dobbin is keeping his fingers crossed Monet's Garden can prove his King George form all wrong when he lines up in the Commercial First Ascot Chase on Saturday.

Richard Johnson made the dash to Haydock worthwhile when he rode Richard Lee’s Mister Potter to victory in the Red Square Vodka “Fixed Brush” Novices’ Hurdle.

Nicky Richards is at a loss to explain Monet’s Garden below-par showing in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Kauto Star survived an horrendous mistake at the last fence to run out a hugely-impressive winner of the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton.

Inglis Drever continues to delight after making a winning reappearance at Newbury last month.

According To John extended his unbeaten record to six with a convincing performance in the Paris Pike Novices’ Chase at Kelso.

Inglis Drever has shown no after-effects following his victorious reappearance at Newbury on Saturday, although he will still be campaigned sparingly this season.

TONY DOBBIN has a great record at Carlisle and he rewarded his followers with a near 16-1 treble, highlighted by the successful return to action of Turpin Green.

Tidal Wave, who was voted last season's Jumper Of the Year in France after winning three times over hurdles, gained his first success in Britain when running out an impressive winner at Carlisle.

CELESTIAL GOLD gave Martin Pipe a late-season boost and ended a drought of big-race winners for the champion trainer under a beautifully-timed ride from Timmy Murphy in the Betfair Bowl at Aintree.

Tony Dobbin believes he has the best chance of Grand National glory this year since he won the race with Steve Brookshaw’s Lord Gyllene in 1997.

Voy Por Ustedes got the better of a thrilling battle with Monet’s Garden in the Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival.

Napolitain and Tony McCoy just held on to take an incident-packed renewal of the Grade One totesport.com Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown.

Nicky Richards is well on course to beat his best seasonal total of 51 after a double at Ayr with Harmony Brig and Camden Bella put him on 36 winners for the campaign.

Caesar’s Palace put up an astonishing performance to win the Orangina Handicap Hurdle at Ayr for Kinross trainer Lucinda Russell.

All roads now lead to Cheltenham for Kicking King after he bounced back to his brilliant best to record back-to-back victories in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Sandown.

TONY DOBBIN could not contain his delight at landing the plum ride on the Betfair Million-seeking Kingscliff in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Sandown next Monday.

Tony Dobbin is “over the moon” at being handed the ride on Betfair Chase winner Kingscliff in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Sandown on Boxing Day.

Villon made the best possible start to his chasing career with success in the St Modwen Properties Beginners’ Chase at Uttoxeter.

Arcalis made an impressive seasonal reappearance to win the Grade One Pertemps ‘Fighting Fifth’ Hurdle at Newcastle.

Lenny Lungo is keen for Brooklyn Breeze to tackle three miles for the first time over fences in the Pagebet Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle on Saturday.

Philip Hobbs is hoping either Monkerhostin or Lacdoudal can spoil the Paddy Power Gold Cup party for Martin Pipe tomorrow.

Tony Dobbin still hopes to be fit to ride Brooklyn Breeze in the Paddy Power Gold Cup despite suffering a bruising fall at Taunton.

Tony Dobbin faces a race against time to be fit to ride Brooklyn Breeze in the Paddy Power Gold Cup after injuring his shoulder in a fall at Taunton.

In-form jockey Tony Dobbin delivered an upbeat report on Brooklyn Breeze ahead of the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Saturday.

Tony Dobbin stole the show at Ayr with a four-timer courtesy of Rasharrow, Silver Jack, Monet’s Garden and Programme Girl

Rasharrow made it two out of two since switching to the jumping game when justifying 1-5 favouritism in the Alan Mackay Insurance Introductory Novices’ Hurdle at Ayr.

Tony Dobbin will be out of action for around 10 days after cracking a bone in his elbow while riding out on Friday.

Paddy Merrigan is making a name for himself as a rider of some potential and to prove the point he booted home his first double on The Pen and Model Son at Wetherby.