31-12-2011, 06:08
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Re: Horse Racing
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/
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LAMBOURN will rejoice on Saturday after the news that Peter Walwyn, the former champion trainer known locally as the 'Father of the Valley of the Racehorse', has received an MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours list for services to racing.
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Nicky Henderson, acknowledging the honour, said: "I can't think of anyone who is more deserving of this recognition. Pete's training career was legendary but what he has done for racing, and Lambourn in particular, is immeasurable. I know the entire community will join me in congratulating him."
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...bs/969558/top/
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CHAMPION JOCKEY Tony McCoy could be out for up to two weeks after a final hurdle fall at Taunton left him with fractured ribs.
McCoy confirmed the news on Twitter on Friday evening saying: "Broke a few ribs so not 2 bad and hopefully back 2 work very soon just need the doctor 2 let me out of the hospital now and I'll be happy
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A spokesman for Taunton racecourse said: "Tony McCoy took a real kicking when Laudatory fell at the final hurdle and it seems he has broken two ribs, maybe three."
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