Monday, August 10, 2026
Lester Piggott - cigars helped keep him at the top of racing.

Cigars helped keep Piggott at the top of racing

By Andrew Atkinson THE next time you sit down to dine, stop and think about the 'starvation' that jockeys put themselves through, to make a weight. Lester Piggot, 83, arguably the greatest Flat jockey ever, survived on a daily diet of...
Happy Diva delighted with her new shoes

Happy days for Kerry at Ascot

By Andrew Atkinson In-form trainer Kerry Lee saddles Happy Diva (3.00) tipped each-way in the bet365 Handicap over 2 miles 5 furlongs at Ascot on Saturday. The Class 2 contest sees three pound claimer Richard Patrick booked to ride course and...
Newcastle on race day

Saturday Racing Reviews at Newcastle, Wolverhampton, Bangor

Newcastle - Git Maker and Warriors Story fromthehorsesmouth.info 6-1 double By Andrew Atkinson Git Maker tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info landed the Gainford Group Novices Hurdle over 2m 4f at Newcastle on Saturday under Jamie Snowden. "It was good seeing her going over the last," said...
Oisin Murphy: profusely apologised after letting down owners and trainers. Photo: Twitter.

Oisin Murphy profusely apologises after letting down owners and trainers

By Andrew Atkinson Oisin Murphy has been informed by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) that he is unable to resume riding today (March 13) following suspension. Murphy's scheduled return to the saddle was stopped by the BHA, citing testing requirements. "As of...
Frankie Dettori rides Magisterial (3.51) Coors Novices Stakes at Leicester.

Italian star Frankie ‘in love’ after fifth Oaks win on Gosden’s Anapurna

By Andrew Atkinson FRANKIE Dettori was 'in love' after his successful ride on Anapurna in the Oaks at Epsom - when beating Pink Dogwood for the Italian star's fifth victory in the Classic: "I absolutely love it!", said Dettori. Anapurna, a...
Dettori 'pretty desperate' ground concerns ahead of Arc

Dettoris ‘girl’ Enable set for tilt at 2020 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

y Andrew Atkinson FRANKIE Dettori has revealed his 'girl' Enable is set for another tilt at the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 2020. "My girl is staying in training for next year. I can't wait. Come on Enable," said...
Brian Hughes rode Breizh Alko to win the Brit Plant Direct Handicap Chase

Breizh Alko completes fromthehorsesmouth.info 10-1 treble

By Andrew Atkinson Corey's Courage (4-11), Zambella (4-7) and Breizh Alko (4-1) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info landed a 10-1 treble at Uttoxeter on Saturday. Olly Murphy trained Corey's Courage won the Virgin Bet Novices Hurdle over 1m 7f, under Fergus Gregory, gaining...
Jonjo O'Neill saddles Kilbrook Sandown (1.15).

Sandown Racing Preview Saturday fromthehorsesmouth.info

SANDOWN RACING PREVIEW Constitution Hill £60,000 Grade 1 Unibet Tolworth Novices' Hurdle at Henderson's mercy By Andrew Atkinson Nicky Henderson trained Constitution Hill (2.25) Sandown Park has the £60,000 Grade 1 Unibet Tolworth Novices' Hurdle over 1 mile 7 furlongs...

Sakhee’s City ‘Team Kirby’ Wetherby win!

By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips SAKHEE'S City, ridden by Adam Nicol and trained by Philip Kirby, was a winning tip at Wetherby, when landing the William Hill Handicap hurdle C3 over 2m 3f. "It was the ride of the season...
Daryl Jacob relaxes in a brief respite in a jockey's life.

Jacob eyes Kempton glory on Kildisart

By Andrew Atkinson Trainer Ben Pauling saddles Kildisart (3.35) tipped each-way in  the £100,000 Betway Handicap C1 Chase over 3 miles at Kempton on Saturday, with Daryl Jacob up. Kildisart, carrying 11st 4lb, finished sixth in the last two outings, both...
Brian Hughes announced as National Hunt Champion jockey

Brian Hughes announced as National Hunt Champion jockey

Nicky Henderson trainers' champion. Jonjo O'Neill jnr top Conditional jockey. JP McManus top racehorse owner By Andrew Atkinson Brian Hughes has been announced as National Hunt racing champion jockey, with Nicky Henderson named trainers' champion and JP McManus top racehorse...
Philip Hobbs trained headlined tip Thyme Hill remains unbeaten over hurdles

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

8-horse accumulator odds of 7,960-1. Goliath Bet (247 bets) returns £1.01475.83 million. By Andrew Atkinson Philip Hobbs trained headlined tip Thyme Hill remains unbeaten over hurdles, after landing the Challow Hurdle at Newbury on Saturday - part of a winning...
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth present to watch Dante win 1945 Derby

Father-to-son succession for 100 years at Manor House Stables

By Andrew Atkinson Stables in Middleham that are to be overhauled, with Sir Michael Stoute’s assistant James Horton appointed as trainer, were formerly owned by Lennie Peacock. Based at Manor House Stud in Middleham, Peacock was the breeder of dual Guineas...
Haydock Park

Barrosa Red fromthehorsesmouth.tips Haydock Park 6-1 winner

By Andrew Atkinson Barrosa Red (6-1) trained by Andrew Balding was a successful selection by fromthehorsesmouth.tips when winning  at Haydock Park under jockey Oisin Murphy. Miss O'Connor (11-10) trained by William Haggas fromthehorsesmouth.tips selection, also obliged at Haydock, under Oisin Murphy. At...
Cloth Cap (3.00) carries just 10st, tipped each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info in Ladbrokes Grade 3 Trophy Chase at Newbury.

IF THE CAP FITS!

Cloth Cap carries just 10st, tipped each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info in Newbury Ladbrokes Trophy Chase By Andrew Atkinson The Ladbrokes Grade 3 Trophy Chase Class 1 Handicap over 3m 1f is the feature race at Newbury on Saturday that sees 18...
Little Bruce, Bertie Blake and Wemyss Point having fun at Green Oaks. Video: Courtesy Philip Kirby racing stables.

Philip Kirby kicking on into 2020!

  By Andrew Atkinson Philip Kirby racing stables trio Little Bruce, turquoise rug, Bertie Blake, brown rug, and Wemyss Point, black rug, enjoyed having a runaround at Green Oaks, Richmond, north Yorkshire. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2603897229657906&id=425887124125605 "They couldn't be having more fun!," said said Philip, who...
After breaking her back in 2015 Joanna Mason crowned joint leading jockey at Beverley

After breaking her back in 2015 Joanna Mason crowned joint leading jockey at Beverley

By Andrew Atkinson Trainer Mick Easterby's granddaughter Joanna Mason - in her first season as a professional jockey - was crowned joint leading rider at Beverley for 2021, with Kevin Stott. Jo, based at Easterby's Malton, North Yorkshire stables, rode another...
Here is the Going on the morning of declarations

Jerrysback Warwick Classic Chase tilt

By Andrew Atkinson Jerrysback (3.00) trained by Philip Hobbs and ridden by Aidan Coleman is tipped each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info in the Agetur UK Ltd Classic Chase over 3m 5f at Warwick on Saturday, priced at 10-1. The Grade 3 Handicap, won...
Bacardys all round at Leopardstown

Bacardys all round at Leopardstown

By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent Bacardys heads the betting in Saturday's 100,000€ Frank Ward Memorial Hurdle Group 1 (C1) over 3 miles at Leopardstown. Trained by Willie Mullins, tip Bacardys goes to post 7-4 favourite, with stablemate Penhill (4-1). 2018 winner...
Teenager Benoit de la Sayette rode Haqeeqy to victory in the £100,000 Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster on Saturday

Dream comes true for teenager Benoit de la Sayette as Haqeeqy wins £100,000 Lincoln

By Andrew Atkinson Teenager Benoit de la Sayette rode Haqeeqy to victory in the £100,000 Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster on Saturday when up on the John and Thady Gosden trained 9-2 favourite. "It's a dream come true, a fairytale. Just to...
Shine Baby Shine, beaten a neck by Bodacious Name at Southwell - with The Resdev Way, third.

Bodacious thwarts Shine Baby Shine

By Andrew Atkinson PHILIP Kirby saddled second and third at Southwell on Saturday night - with Shine Baby Shine going down by a neck - behind Bodacious Name in the Betway Live Casino Handicap, over 2 miles. "It doesn’t get much...
Tom Midgley rode Johnson's Blue to Hexham win.

TOM MIDGLEY 92-1 HEXHAM DOUBLE

Stoney Mountain completes fromthehorsesmouth.info 10-1 treble By Andrew Atkinson Tom Midgley rode fromthehorsesmouth.info tip Johnson's Blue (3-1) trained by Mark Walford to win the Langley Castle Conditions Handicap hurdle, gaining a half length victory ahead of Dollar chief at Hexham on...
Seaside shuffle for Brighton Pier

Seaside shuffle for Brighton Pier

Definitely Red pointer to 2020 Aintree Grand National By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips BRIGHTON Pier, selected each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.tips at Wolverhampton on Saturday was a winning tip, returning at odds of 6-1. Trained by Harry Dunlop and ridden by Luke...
Palace Pier back-to-back wins in Group 1 Prix Jacques le Marois

Palace Pier back-to-back wins in Group 1 Prix Jacques le Marois

Quote: 'I love the horse. He’s the best miler I’ve rode. He’s beautiful and got everything' - Frankie Dettori By Andrew Atkinson Frankie Dettori and Palace Pier landed back-to-back wins in the Group One Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville...
Phil Kirby: Vital to ensure needs of retired racehorses were being met. Photo: courtesy Philip Kirby racing.

Trainer Kirby unveils plans to expand facilities 

Trainer Kirby unveils plans to expand facilities for recovering and rehabilitating racehorses Quote: 'It’s to do the job properly, so they can all be re-homed. Any horse that finishes racing can have a career doing something else' -...
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