On top of the speed, stamina, and strength of a horse, a major deciding factor towards the outcome of a horse race comes down to the jockey and trainer.
Both the jockey and trainer play a significant role in the outcome of a race, with strategy sometimes making or breaking a horse.
A Nantwich man has defied the odds to complete his first marathon.
Jack Maclennan, 22, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes six years ago which mum Lisa said badly impacted his health.
On a good day, you can travel from Nantwich to Chester Racecourse by car in under 45 minutes.
It’s a trip that comes highly recommended too, because Chester has become something of a proving ground for some of the finest Flat racing horses around.
Nantwich three-day event jockey Paul Sims is riding high in the standings at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials after the first day’s dressage competition.
Sims was second into the ring, scoring an average of 68.94 per cent, to give him a penalty of just 46.6 for his Test.
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