Monday, August 31, 2026
Mastertommytucker winning at Kempton

MASTERTOMMYTUCKER NAPPED AT NEWBURY

By Andrew Atkinson Mastertommytucker is napped to land the Class 3, Logistics 1st Class Novice Chase over 2 miles 3 furlongs at Newbury on Saturday. Trained by Paul Nicholls and ridden by Byrony Frost, Mastertommytucker is out to make amends -...
ASK HIMSELF (9-1) INDEFATIGABLE (7-2) AND FORTUNATE GEORGE (14-1) IN WARWICK 675-1 TREBLE

ASK HIMSELF (9-1) INDEFATIGABLE (7-2) AND FORTUNATE GEORGE (14-1) IN WARWICK 675-1 TREBLE

By Andrew Atkinson Michael Scudamore trained Ask Himself (9-1) opened a 675-1 treble winning tips at Warwick on Saturday, under jockey Brendan Powell, when successful in the Cheltenham Preview Handicap Hurdle over 2m. Indefatigable (7-2) trained by P. R. Webber and...
Annabelle and Bertie at the NCPA Pony of the Year at Warren Farm Liverpool.

Former racehorse Erniesmilkcart trained by Mick Easterby still hitting the headlines!

Quote: 'Most of all he is a pleasure to own. I’m so glad I found Bertie - and Bertie found me' - Annabelle Burne By Andrew Atkinson Former racehorse Erniesmilkcart - Ernie - trained by Mick Easterby is still hitting...
Coronavirus: BHA announcement

BHA announce owners new coronavirus guidelines

British Horseracing Authority announce owners new coronavirus health and safety guidelines By Andrew Atkinson The British Horseracing Authority has announced owners new coronavirus health and safety guidelines after the UK Government gave the go ahead for racing to continue behind...
Trainers Aidan O’Brien and son Donnacha fined-ban for breaches of anti-Covid 19 protocols

Trainers Aidan O’Brien and son Donnacha fined-ban for breaches of anti-Covid 19 protocols

By Andrew Atkinson Trainers Aidan O’Brien and his son Donnacha have been fined and banned by the IRHB from attending racecourses - for breaches of anti-Covid 19 protocols amid the resumption of racing in June. Both were fined €2,500 - £2,200...
Eric Alston, apprentice jockey to trainer, spanning almost six decades, saddles Maid In India at Haydock Park on June 8.

Eric Alston – apprentice jockey to trainer – spanning almost six decades

By Andrew Atkinson Exclusive ERIC Alston is approaching 60 years in the Sport of Kings, the Lancashire born trainer having been apprentice jockey with Walter Wharton in the sixties. On Saturday at Haydock Park Eric and his wife Susan, who have...
Whoshotthesheriff: back home for tea after finishing second at Carlisle.

Whoshotthesheriff home for tea after Chasing bow at Carlisle

By Andrew Atkinson Phil Kirby trained Whoshotthesherrif finished second at Carlisle on October 15 in the Class 3 Racing TV Novices Limited Handicap Chase over 1 mile 7 furlongs. "Whoshotthesherrif is back home for tea time. An excellent start to his...
Frankie Dettori: Plethora of fancied rides at Sandown.

FRANKIE DETTORI DEVASTATED BY CORONAVIRUS DEATHS IN ITALY

Quote: 'My mother has had pneumonia in the past. She has to be really careful. If she takes to this virus, she may not make it through. I'm concerned about her' - Frankie Dettori By Andrew Atkinson Italian superstar, Milan...
SWEET 16 fromthehorsesmouth.tips

SWEET 16 fromthehorsesmouth.tips

Andrew Atkinson fromthehorsesmouth.tips racing correspondent completed his THIRD consecutive Saturday 16-1 tip - when Escobar won the Balmoral Handicap on Qipco Champions Day at Ascot  on October 19. 16-1 shot Gulliver landed the Coral Sprint at York on October 12...
Blazing Khal under Donal McInerney

‘Slick’ Blazing Khal

By Andrew Atkinson Blazing Khal (evens) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info won the Grade 2 Albert Bartlett Novice Hurdle over 2m 7f at Cheltenham on Saturday, under Donal McInerney: "He was a lot slicker early on today," said McInerney. "He put down at...
Prince Khalid Abdullah, racehorse owner/breeder owner of Juddmonte Farms, has died aged 83.

Obituary: Prince Khalid Abdullah, racehorse owner/breeder owner of Juddmonte Farms, has died aged 83.

By Andrew Atkinson Prince Khalid Abdullah, racehorse owner/breeder that included Arc de Triomphe winner Dancing Brave; Frankel, Enable, Oasis Dream, Warning, and Kingman, owner of Juddmonte Farms, has died aged 83. Former NH jockey Sir A.P. McCoy said: "So sad to...
Cook suffered a fractured eye socket requiring 60 stitches to facial injuries following fall at Market Rasen in October.

Jockey Danny Cook fighting to save eyesight

By Andrew Atkinson Jockey Danny Cook hopes eye surgeons can save his career after being forced to give up race-riding following a fall on Definitly Red at Newcastle in the Rehearsal Chase on November 28. "I'm going to take time out....
Jim Crowley: rides Majestic Dawn (2.15) Goodwood.

Saturday’s Racing Previews Goodwood and Musselburgh

Goodwood - Majestic Dawn William Hill Festival Stakes bid By Andrew Atkinson Goodwood, where the going is Good to soft, good in places, features the Listed William Hill Festival Stakes, and Listed William Hill Tapster Stakes on Saturday's seven racecard meeting. Majestic Dawn...
With career wins at Wetherby, Newcastle and Catterick, Sakhee's City, with Tommy Dowson up, is worthy of each way support.

Sakhee’s City tip in 888Sport at Doncaster 

By Andrew Atkinson Sakhee's City (1.50) trained by Philip Kirby at Green Oaks Farm stables in Richmond, North Yorkshire, is tipped each-way in the Class 2, 888Sport Handicap Hurdle over 3 miles at Doncaster on Saturday. Nine-year-old Sakhee's City finished second...
Trainer John Berry on course with Hopels High

Trainer John Berry on course with Hopels High

By Andrew Atkinson Trainer John Berry has revealed that Hopels High is set to run at Great Yarmouth next month in the wake of racing returning to the fold in England on June 1. "She has been enjoying herself on the...
Racing plans will allow owners to attend race meetings behind closed doors from July 4

Racing plans will allow owners to attend race meetings behind closed doors from July...

‘Test events’ scheduled this week to pilot new protocols Attendance limited to two owners per horse By Andrew Atkinson Breaking news Racehorse owners will be able to start attending race meetings behind closed doors from Saturday July 4 in a...
Glorious Goodwood Ladies Day

Glorious Goodwood Ladies Day

By Andrew Atkinson THE Qatar 2019 Glorious Goodwood 5 day meeting gets underway on July 30 - with Ladies Day on August 1 the most glorious of the festival. "The Qatar Goodwood festival is a beautiful week, and Goodwood is the...

Storm Arising (6-1) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info lands Chepstow Coral Handicap Hurdle

By Andrew Atkinson Storm Arising (6-1) was a winning selection by fromthehorsesmouth.info when landing the Coral Handicap Hurdle over 2m 7f at Chepstow. Paul Nicholls trained Storm Arising, ridden by Bryony Frost, beat Ask Dillon (4-1) by 1 1/4 lengths, with...
Lining up at the start of the Grand National

PAUL’S CLAN!

Nicholls plethora of chances on day one of Aintree Grand National meeting with Clan Des Obeaux and Hitman By Andrew Atkinson Paul Nicholls has a plethora of chances on day one of the three day Aintree Grand National on Thursday...
Cheltenham Triumph Hurdle winner Kissair far left, with Arkle winner Tuitchev (far right). Photo: courtesy Nikki Atkinson.

Racing Cheltenham. Kissair and Tiutchev in retirement

By Andrew Atkinson Exclusive Cheltenham Triumph Hurdle 1995 winner Kissair and 2000 Arkle winner Tiutchev, bred by Mrs D M Rothschild, continue to spend happy lives in retirement with Nikki Atkinson. "Rabbit (Kissair) was 30 on March 7, having been gifted...
Aiden O'Brien

All We Need Is Love!

By Andrew Atkinson Aiden O'Brien trained Love is heading straight to the Arc de Triomphe in October following a win in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks at York on August 20 over 1m 3f. "I'm delighted with the win and Ryan (Moore)...
The remains of the fire that devasted a bungalow at his Old Malthouse stables in Upper Lambourn

Relief nobody hurt. Horses and animals safe – Osborne

By Andrew Atkinson Jamie Osborne's racing stables staff houses are set to be rebuilt after a fire destroyed buildings at his yard in Upper Lambourn, Berkshire. Osborne, 51, former jockey turned trainer, revealed two staff members were asleep at the time...

Family affair as Desert Crown wins Epsom Derby

Quote: 'I think it’s nice that my kids were able to come. I was a bit nervous about them coming, because it changes my routine, but my wife wanted to be here and I’m glad they all were'...
GLORIOUS GOODWOOD

GLORIOUS GOODWOOD

2020 Goodwood Cup Stradivarius tilt to land fourth consecutive win By Andrew Atkinson Glorious Goodwood 2020 is looming with the five-day festival annual meeting featuring 38 races, during July 28-August 1 - without public racing spectators. Three Group 1 races are...
Frost covers at Haydock after passing inspection ahead of Saturday's meeting

Frost covers at Haydock after passing inspection ahead of Saturday’s meeting

By Andrew Atkinson Frost covers are down over the whole course at Haydock Park after it passed an inspection at 8am on January 23, ahead of Saturday's meeting. There will be a precautionary inspection at 8am on Saturday, in view of...
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