Paul Nicholls was left kicking himself after getting the tactics wrong with Kauto Star as his ace was nailed by Our Vic in a thrilling totesport Bowl at Aintree.

Binocular lost his unbeaten record at the Cheltenham Festival, but lessons were learned and he regained winning ways in impressive fashion in the John Smith’s 250th Anniversary 4-Y-O Novices Hurdle at Aintree.

Fashion designer Donatella Versace has expressed her heartache at her daughter Allegra's long battle with anorexia.

Donatella Versace’s 20-year-old daughter, Allegra, is undergoing treatment for anorexia, the fashion designer said.

Tyson earned himself a quote of 25-1 with Stan James for the Anglo Irish Bank Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival after flooring his rivals on his British debut at Haydock.

England cricketer Andrew Flintoff may not be enjoying the time of his life in Australia but the horse named in his honour had better luck in the Racegoers Club ‘Best Small Racecourse In The North’ Beginners’ Chase at Wetherby.

Trainer Suzy Smith will discuss plans for Pass Me By when owner Paul Beck returns from Australia.

Martin Broughton can dream of a possible trip to the Cheltenham Festival with Cruising River after the Henrietta Knight-trained gelding claimed victory in the Weatherbys Printing Handicap at Huntingdon.

British Horseracing Board chairman Martin Broughton might have a few pressing business matters on his mind at the moment but he found the time to go to Huntingdon and watch Cruising River take the day’s biggest prize at odds of 25-1.

Millionaire owner Paul Beck celebrated the transfer of 16 horses to Venetia Williams with a winner from his first runner for that trainer when Magico landed a gamble at Fontwell.

Ante-post favourite Missed That heads a record entry of 65 horses for the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham.

Allegra Beck, Gianni Versace’s favourite niece, turned 18 today and took possession of the inheritance from her late uncle – 50% of the fashion house.