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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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"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
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...
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
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...
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...
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 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
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
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...
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' -...
