Stan Mellor MBE dies, aged 83
By Andrew Atkinson
Stan Mellor MBE, who became the first National Hunt jump jockey to ride 1,000 winners, died on August 1, aged 83.
Brough Scott led the tributes to Mellor having been a fellow rider as an amateur: “He was...
Hughes to be named champion NH jockey
Presentation ceremonies on hold
By Andrew Atkinson
The National Hunt Champion jockey title will be presented to Brian Hughes - with any presentation ceremony on hold due to racing's coronovirus closedown.
Hughes has reportedly been told that he will be crowned...
Middleham Park targets Haydock £100,000 bet365 Old Newton Cup
By Andrew Atkinson
Haydock Park stages a lucrative seven-race card worth nearly £400,000 on Saturday, July 6, featuring the £100,000 bet365 Old Newton Cup (3.15) and the G2 bet365 Lancashire Oaks (2.40).
The bet365 Old Newton Cup, which evolved from the...
RACING PRIZEMONEY SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED
Quote: 'In normal circumstances, racecourses provide approximately half of prize-money, but with betting shops, which drive media rights income, closed and no crowds, their contributions will be significantly impacted' - The Resumption of Racing group
By Andrew Atkinson
Owners and...
Saturday Racing at Hexham and Punchestown
Hexham - Stoney Mountain returns after Cheltenham Festival
By Andrew Atkinson
Hexham, where the going is good, features the Class 3 Denis Atkinson 73rd Birthday Novices Chase over 2m 4f on Saturday's seven racecard evening meeting.
Trainer Jamie Snowden saddles Stoney Mountain (7.20)...
James Moffatt-Charlotte Jones Cartmel treble
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer James Moffatt hit the ground running on the opening day of the 2022 NH season, when saddling a treble at local track Cartmel on May 28.
"It was a great day at the first Cartmel meeting of...
Cheltenham Festival fromthehorsesmouth.info 1,584-1 accumulator!
By Andrew Atkinson
Banbridge (12-1) completed a fromthehorsesmouth.info five-horse 1,584-1 accumulator on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival on Friday.
Joseph O'Brien trained Banbridge, ridden by Mark McDonagh, gained a 1 1/2 lengths win ahead of Cobblers Dream in the...
Cartmel trainer James Moffatt’s dab-hand at local track featuring William Hill Cumbria Crystal Cup
By Andrew Atkinson
CARTMEL, Pit Farm based stables trainer James Moffatt, plays a hopeful dab-hand at his local Cumbrian picturesque course on Saturday - that features the William Hill Cumbria Crystal Cup.
Former jockey turned trainer Moffatt saddles Mega Double (3.05)...
Bolger-Poetic Flare tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info wins Royal Ascot St James’s Palace Stakes
Jim Bolger trained Poetic Flare (7-2) from 4-1 tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info won the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday, ridden by Kevin Manning.
"He's unbelievable," said jubilant jockey Manning after skating home in an impressive way.
"It's good,...
Equestrian support for NHS
Eventing World Champions Ros Canter, Zara Tindall. Olympic Gold Medallists Carl Hester and Scott Brash backing Equestrian Relief to support NHS.
SIR Anthony McCoy, Frankie Dettori among jockeys offering support
Andrew Atkinson reports.
Eventing World Champions Ros Canter and Zara...
Monjeni completes 2,131-1 Canadian bet
By Andrew Atkinson
Winning tip, Ian Williams trained Monjeni, obliged at Lingfield Park on Saturday at 10-1 - backed from 12-1 - under jockey Oliver Stammers, completing a 2,131-1 Canadian bet.
Seven-year-old Monjeni gained a 5 lengths win, ahead of 11-4...
Glen Shiel (22-1) tipped each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info second in Ascot Qipco British Champions Sprint...
Glen Shiel (22-1) tipped each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info second in Ascot Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes
Archie Watson trained Glen Shiel (22-1) ridden by Hollie Doyle tipped each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info finished second behind Creative Force in the Qipco British Champions Sprint...
MOORE THE MERRIER
Moore on board Magical in Sunday’s Longines Hong Kong Cup at Sha Tin and rides Mogul in Vase
By Andrew Atkinson
Ryan Moore will continue as the leading jockey for Aidan O'Brien next season after speculation about Moore’s post at the...
Vintage Clouds wins Cheltenham Ultima Handicap Chase
Vintage Clouds wins Cheltenham Ultima Handicap Chase - fromthehorsesmouth.info each-way tips One For The Team and Aye Right placed
By Andrew Atkinson
Trevor Hemmings owned Vintage Clouds landed the Ultima Grade 3 Handicap Chase over 3m 1f at Cheltenham -...
Follow The Bear and Fusil Raffles, Henderson duo raids
By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips
NICKY Henderson could be set for some 'bear hugs' - if Follow The Bear (12.20) lands the opening race at Aintree on Saturday.
Top veteran trainer Henderson saddles Follow The Bear in the 2 miles...
MONKFISH LANDS MULLINS 74TH CHELTENHAM WIN
Cheltenham Festival Day 2
Quote: 'There's a lot of pressure on riding these fancies horses' - jockey Paul Townend
By Andrew Atkinson
Willie Mullins said Monkfish - tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info - winning the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase over 3m on...
Cross Counter to defend £4.25m Melbourne Cup crown
By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips
CHARLIE Appleby trained Cross Counter remains on track to become the first horse since three-time winner Makybe Diva (2003-2005) to defend the £4.25m Melbourne Cup crown.
And Stella Artois Caulfield Cup winner Mer De Glace,...
Mister Fisher lands Cheltenham win
Super-6 fromthehorsesmouth.tips: Mister Fisher 15-8. First Flow 1-9. Sam Spinner 6-5. Call Me Lord 2-1. The Mick Preston 9-4. Be Proud 10-3
Magnificent 7 fromthehorsesmouth.tips each-way selections: Robin Des Foret 12-1. Cepage 4-1. Shine Baby Shine 12-1. Perfect...
MAGNIFICENT 7
Noman completes fromthehorsesmouth.info 3,682-1 accumulator
Goliath pays £48,414
By Andrew Atkinson
Noman was a winning selection by fromthehorsesmouth.info at Wolverhampton on Saturday night under jockey Callum Shepherd - completing a Magnificent 7, 3,682-1 winning accumulator at Ascot, Catterick, Market Rasen Stratford...
Saturday’s Racing Previews Wincanton, Lingfield Park, Newcastle
By Andrew Atkinson
Adagio gets nod over Goshen at Wincanton
David Pipe trained Adagio (3.20) get the nod over Goshen to win the Grade 2 Kingwell Hurdle over 1m 7f at Wincanton on Saturday.
Goshen, winner of a Listed race at Sandown...
Nicky Henderson talks Cheltenham
Nicky Henderson who has trained 68 Cheltenham Festival winners talked about his prospects for the 2021 meeting via Zoom, hosted by The Jockey Club.
ALTIOR: Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase. Altior could not be better and I’m very, very...
SATURDAY RACING PREVIEWS
By Andrew Atkinson
NEWBURY Saturday - Cloth Cap and Kitty's Light Newbury G3 Ladbrokes Trophy Chase tilt
Newbury showcases the Grade 3 Ladbrokes Trophy Chase over 3 miles 1 furlong on Saturday with Cloth Cap (3.00) tipped each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info.
Cloth Cap (12-1)...
Presenting Percy moves to Gordon Elliott’s stables in County Meath
Quote: 'It has been a very difficult decision - but it is the right time for a change," owner Philip Reynolds
By Andrew Atkinson
Presenting Percy has moved to Gordon Elliott's stables in County Meath, from Pat Kelly, based in...
Shishkin cruises to win Grade 2 Lightning Novices’ Chase at Doncaster
By Andrew Atkinson
Nicky Henderson trained Shishkin (1-7) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info cruised to victory in the Grade 2 Lightning Novices' Chase at Doncaster on Saturday ridden by Nico de Boinville, gaining a 8 1/2 length win over Eldorado Allen.
"He felt...
ROLLING BACK THE YEARS!
Veteran Double Shuffle - tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info - lands Kempton Ladbrokes Handicap
By Andrew Atkinson
Four years since last winning veteran Double Shuffle (4-1) - tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info - landed the Ladbrokes Handicap Chase over 3 miles at Kempton Park...
