Racehorses

When racing season arrives, everyone becomes an expert on the horses that are the stars of the spectacle.

Australia's thoroughbred industry was reeling Friday after an investigation revealed the mass, and sometimes inhumane, killing of thousands of retired horses, with their meat destined for human and pet consumption.

Ferguson, who has an interest in around 20 racehorses both on the flat and over the jumps including the useful Epsom Derby hope Telescope, also found his fame did not make him a target for over-zealous racegoers.

Queen Elizabeth II has found herself at the centre of an embarrassing 'doping' claim after one of her racehorses failed a drug test.

When racing season arrives, everyone becomes an expert on the horses that are the stars of the spectacle.

Australia's thoroughbred industry was reeling Friday after an investigation revealed the mass, and sometimes inhumane, killing of thousands of retired horses, with their meat destined for human and pet consumption.

Ferguson, who has an interest in around 20 racehorses both on the flat and over the jumps including the useful Epsom Derby hope Telescope, also found his fame did not make him a target for over-zealous racegoers.

Queen Elizabeth II has found herself at the centre of an embarrassing 'doping' claim after one of her racehorses failed a drug test.