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Frankie Dettori Declares Bankruptcy After Tax Dispute

 

Frankie Dettori, the most famous jockey of his generation, has shocked the racing world with a stunning admission—he’s filing for bankruptcy. The 53-year-old icon, who has won over 3,300 races worldwide, revealed that he had been in negotiations with HMRC (the UK’s tax authority) for six months but failed to reach a resolution. Now, he’s facing the financial fallout.

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Forever Young Tops the 2025 Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings

 

A thrilling start to the 2025 racing season has seen Japan’s Forever Young claim the top spot in the first edition of the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings, earning a rating of 128. His Saudi Cup (G1) victory over Hong Kong champion Romantic Warrior (127) was a defining moment—powerful, relentless, and a testament to his class. The final margin? A neck. The gap back to third? A staggering 10 ½ lengths. That’s the kind of dominance that earns a horse global recognition.

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Fundi Sithebe Resigns as 4Racing CEO – A Watershed Moment for South African Racing

 

Fundi Sithebe, the first Black CEO of a racing company in South Africa—and quite possibly the first globally—has stepped down from her role at 4Racing. Her departure, at the end of May, marks a significant and troubling moment for the sport, not only in South Africa but on a global scale. She has also resigned as co-chair of the World Tote Association (WOTA), further deepening the impact of her exit.

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Hewitson and Highland Rahy Break Through at Happy Valley

 

Lyle Hewitson delivered a textbook front-running ride to steer Highland Rahy (126lb) to his long-awaited first Hong Kong victory in the Class 4 Ireland Trophy Handicap (1650m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (March 12).

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Zedan Strikes for Speedy Gun Runner Colt

Amr Zedan made his first purchase of the week a big one, with bloodstock agent Donato Lanni going to an OBS record $3 million to acquire a colt by Gun Runner (hip 654) on… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

Dam Of Flood Zone Catalogued For Fasig-Tipton Digital March Sale

A total of 122 horses of all ages have been catalogued for the Fasig-Tipton Digital March Sale, which opened for bidding Mar. 13 and will close Tuesday, Mar. 18 at 2 p.m. ET. The catalogue offers… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

Quality Road Filly Brings $1.05 Million at OBS Thursday

A New York-bred filly by Quality Road (hip 636) became the fourth juvenile–and second from the Wavertree Stables consignment–to reach seven figures at the OBS March sale when selling for $1.05 million to the… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

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