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Lawnmower racing team heading to Finland for 12-hour frozen lake race
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (370+ words) A LAWNMOWER racing team is set to break the ice and go international with their next race in Finland. GrassHoles, a lawnmower racing team from Worcestershire, will be taking part in a 12-hour race on a frozen lake in Finland…...
McLaren supercar dream comes true for 'speechless' boy
1+ week, 6+ day ago (332+ words) A BOY had his dream for a ride in a supercar come true on New Year's Eve thanks to a kind-hearted businessman. Finn Faulkner was taken for a spin in a McLaren around Bewdley, Stourport and Kidderminster today (Wednesday December…...
Sandown gets the go-ahead following inspection but Wincanton lost to frost
2+ week, 50+ min ago (246+ words) Today's meeting at Sandown will go ahead as planned after the track passed a morning inspection, but Wincanton have abandoned their card due to a frozen course. Sandown's card, which features the Unibet Veterans' Handicap Chase, was subject to an…...
Dettori looks back on Lochsong highs with Balding
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (682+ words) Frankie Dettori reflected on the "wonderful moments" he shared with Ian Balding following the death of the Derby-winning trainer at the age of 87. The Italian formed a fine association with the Balding-trained Lochsong, who was the pre-eminent sprinter of her…...
2025 â Best of the racing year in pictures
2+ week, 2+ day ago (37+ words) 2025 " Best of the racing year in pictures'The Worcester News Paul Townend was left to watch Golden Ace gallop by after State Man crashed out at the last in a scarcely believable Champion Hurdle (Adam Davy/PA)...
Highs and lows of the racing year in 2025
2+ week, 3+ day ago (812+ words) Highs and lows of the racing year in 2025The Worcester News Highs and lows of the racing year in 2025 Never has the perennial winner Willie Mullins been more speechless than when his son rode Nick Rockett to victory in the Grand…...
Elliott cools Arkle talk for Romeo Coolio
2+ week, 5+ day ago (180+ words) Gordon Elliott would be "shocked" if Romeo Coolio ran in the Arkle Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival in March, unless the ground was soft. The Cullentra House handler has been the man to follow over the festive period, with an…...
Affordale Fury brushes aside big names to secure Savills Chase title
2+ week, 5+ day ago (580+ words) Affordale Fury rallied to great effect to land Grade One honours in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown. All eyes were on dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs as he made his belated seasonal bow as the 6-5 favourite and…...
Tea looking to provide more Christmas cheer for Elliott
2+ week, 6+ day ago (355+ words) Gordon Elliott expects the extra distance of the Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday to prove crucial to Teahupoo in his rematch with Ballyburn. The pair fought out a terrific tussle in the Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse, with Teahupoo…...
Everything you need to know about the Worcester City 10k race on Sunday
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (122+ words) WORCESTER'S streets are set to be turned into a racetrack with nearly 6,000 people signed up to compete on Sunday - here's what you need to know. The Worcester City Runs are taking place on Sunday (September 14) and will result in a…...