Tag: BHA

  • Gosden launches incredible defence of Murphy but will anybody listen?

    Gosden launches incredible defence of Murphy but will anybody listen?

    It would be wagered that it would be universally accepted that John Gosden is one of the nicest gentlemen in horse racing. Yes, I will admit that when Kieran Shoemark lost the role as ‘first jockey’ in Gosden’s yard I was highly critical of the trainer and his son and joint licencee, Thady, but, the…

  • The Late John Hales

    The Late John Hales

    Leading National Hunt racehorse owner John Hales has passed away. The deceased, who was 85, made his money through the Golden Bear Toys company he co-founded in 1979, which went on to produce products from major children’s shows such as Teletubbies, Basil Brush, Thomas the Tank Engine and In The Night Garden, owned some champions…