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The legal team of acquitted jockey Kieren Fallon calls for an inquiry into why a £10m race-fixing trial was brought to court.

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The Breeders’ Cup keeps getting bigger.

The Breeders’ Cup got bigger for the second straight year. Three races were added to thoroughbred racing’s world championships in 2008, increasing the two-day event to 14 races worth $25.5 million in prize money. The next Breeders’ Cup will be at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., on Oct. 24-25. The new races — added…

The Breeders’ Cup world thoroughbred championships will feature three new races in 2008, including two $1 million events, officials said Monday.

By Nick Robson Special to PA SportsTicker

Former six-time champion jockey Kieren Fallon was cleared of race-fixing charges after a judge threw out the case for lack of evidence on Friday. Trial judge Sir Thayne Forbes told the Old Bailey jury there was no case to answer following defense submissions at the end of two months of prosecution evidence.

By Shenai Raif Special to PA SportsTicker

A 2-year-old thoroughbred is recovering well from a sponging incident at Delaware Park and is expected to resume racing soon, trainer Larry Jones said Thursday. Maren’s Meadow, a 2-year-old filly, underwent surgery in October after mucus began draining from one of her nostrils following a race at Delaware Park.

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