Beryl McCain dies aged 88 as son Donald records 250th winner

Beryl McCain, the wife of the late trainer Ginger McCain, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 88 on Saturday morning. The news came on the same day her son Donald recorded his 250th course winner at Bangor-on-Dee.

A minute’s silence was held at Bangor-on-Dee on Saturday in memory of Beryl McCain. Donald McCain fielded six runners at the track that afternoon. Harry Cobden rode Grain d’Oudairies to victory by one length in the Grand Wynnstay Handicap Chase, securing the milestone win for the yard.

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Dramatic scene of horse fall and jockeys' confrontation amid boycott protests at Cheltenham Festival.
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Controversy erupts on day two of Cheltenham Festival 2026

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A second horse death and allegations of racial abuse between jockeys overshadowed key races on the second day of the Cheltenham Festival. HMS Seahorse died after a fall in the BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle, prompting renewed calls for a boycott. Irish amateur jockey Declan Queally accused British rider Nico de Boinville of verbal and racial abuse before the Turners Novices’ Hurdle.

Auroras Encore, the 66-1 outsider who won the 2013 Grand National, has died at the age of 24 following a peaceful retirement on the farm.

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Twelve horses that have won graded stakes races completed workouts on Wednesday morning, with Book'em Danno posting the fastest time at his distance as he prepares for a 2026 debut. The group includes multiple Grade 1 and Grade 2 victors breezing at tracks across the United States. These sessions signal ongoing preparations for upcoming races.

New mother Ros Canter maintained her lead at the Mars Badminton Horse Trials after a clear cross-country round with Lordships Graffalo on Saturday.

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Five-year-old Fell stallion Bracklinn Sonny Bill captured the 2026 Windsor M&M in-hand championship at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The pony, known at home as Guardian, was led by breeder Alistair Smith in the Castle Arena. He had earlier secured the Fell championship before advancing to the supreme title.

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