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Kauto goes for Haydock hat-trick
Kauto Star, with Sam Thomas replacing the injured jockey Ruby Walsh, faces five rivals as he bids for a third straight Betfair Chase win at Haydock on Saturday.

Mr Pointment heads Aintree field
The 2007 winner Mister Pointment heads a field of 16 for the Becher Chase at Aintree on Sunday.

Kicking King retires from racing
The 2005 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Kicking King retires from racing at the age of 10.

Retired Zarkava is horse of year
Unbeaten filly Zarkava is named horse of the year at the Cartier Racing Awards.

Fahey is Yorkshire's top trainer
Malton trainer Richard Fahey is named as the most successful flat trainer in Yorkshire for the second year running.