Leger Legends 2026
Over the years the Leger Legends race has established itself as one of the most anticipated and entertaining events in the British racing calendar. First
August 19, 2026
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The Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) was founded in 1964 following the devastating accidents to Tim Brookshaw, and then Paddy Farrell in the 1964 Grand National. Both falls resulted in severe paralysis which immediately ended both their careers. Since then the Fund has helped thousands of jockeys and their families and has paid out more than £22m in grants and charitable expenditure of £75m. The Fund has annual running costs of circa £6m.
Over the years the Leger Legends race has established itself as one of the most anticipated and entertaining events in the British racing calendar. First
Once, Michael Hills’ job was getting the best out of a horse. Today, as a jockey coach, it’s getting the best out of the person
There are some voices in racing that evoke another age – the crackle of the tannoy, the haze of cigar smoke over the betting ring,