Racing remembers the pioneering horseman whose belief in communication over confrontation transformed approaches to horses worldwide. Monty Roberts, the legendary American horseman known worldwide as “The Man Who Listens to Horses”, has died aged 91, leaving a legacy that extends far beyond the racecourse. Born Marvin Earl Roberts in Salinas, California, in 1935, he grew up surrounded by horses. As a teenager, Roberts observed wild mustangs and became fascinated by the subtle

British racing has said goodbye to one of its outstanding riders after former champion jockey Jim Crowley announced his retirement from the saddle at the age of 48. It brings the curtain down on a remarkable career which took Crowley from the National Hunt weighing room to the very summit of Flat racing, where he became champion jockey and partnered some of the finest horses of his generation. Crowley’s retirement comes following the serious injuries he suffered in a fall at

Another stellar weekend of racing at the Newmarket July Festival produced plenty of standout performances. We saw reputations soar, with the likes of Blue Bolt and Comanche Brave enhancing their profiles, while others, including Precise, left the meeting with questions to answer. However, it wasn't just the horses making headlines. Billy Loughnane once again enhanced his growing reputation by partnering Comanche Brave to Group 1 glory in the July Cup. The 20-year-old is enjoy