Ukulele star ‘Cloggy’ George Formby remains youngest jockey, age 10
Ukulele legendary star George Formby became apprentice jockey at trainer Thomas Schofield's Epsom based stables, where he raced professionally, aged 10, the youngest ever professional jockey to this day.
Formby, who died in March 1961, was removed from formal education at...
Saturday Racing Market Rasen 9-1 treble
By Andrew Atkinson
Coole Well, Fontana Ellissi and White Walker completed a fromthehorsesmouth.info 9-1 treble at Market Rasen's evening meeting on Saturday.
Fergal O'Brien trained Coole Well (8-15) from 5-6 gained a 3 1/2 lengths victory ahead of Larch Hill in...
Racehorse owner Hemmings’ son in the chair
By Andrew Atkinson
Three times Aintree Grand National winning owner Trevor Hemmings has handed the chairmanship reins to his son Craig at Championship club Preston North End.
"We have a young and exciting group of players - led by Alex Neil,"...
Race Courses: Haydock Park
Haydock Park is a dual-purpose racecourse, staging 32 racing days on the Flat and over Jumps in 2019.
Haydock Park is part of The Jockey Club, staging The Randox Health Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival and The Investec Derby.
The Jockey...
Trainer Alexander to retain Lake View Lad ahead of 2021 Grand National
Quote: 'Having taken the decision to pretty much shut-up shop during coronavirus lockdown. We have to hope by the time they are ready to race, lockdown measures have continued to be lifted'.
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Nick Alexander based at...
Saturday Racing Roundup from Leopardstown
Mullins on song at Dublin Racing Festival
Blue Lord, Good Time Jonny, Facile Vega fromthehorsesmouth.info 57-1 treble
By Andrew Atkinson
Willie Mullins trained Blue Lord under Paul Townend tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info landed the Grade 1 Irish Arkle Novice Chase at...
Sam Twiston-Davies and Nick Schofield bid farewell to Jack Sherwood – as he walks...
By Andrew Atkinson
Jockey Jack Sherwood has quit racing after a woefully disappointing year- and having been left in the wilderness - by the lack of rides in the sport.
Sherwood, 27, has hung up his saddle after a near decade...
Kirby labels Lady Buttons a ‘legend’!
By Andrew Atkinson
Lady Buttons trainer Philip Kirby has labelled the Green Oaks Farm, Richmond, Yorkshire stables star a 'legend' - after adding to her CV with a memorable performance at Doncaster on Saturday.
"We are so proud of this absolutely...
ROCK ON TOMMY!
Jockey, Marquand wins Group 3 Schweppervescence in Aussie
By Andrew Atkinson
Jockey Tom Marquand won the Group 3 Schweppervescence on the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained colt Holyfield on Saturday (March 28) in Australia, beating Untamed by 3/4 of a...
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...
The Curragh Racecourse Community Tickets
By Andrew Atkinson
Conor McCabe remembered the funeral of a late racing enthusiast who attended The Curragh races in 2021, shortly before his death.
"A year ago today (June 12) @curraghrace launched the Community Tickets for the Reduced Derby," said McCabe.
"I...
Pearls Galore eyes Breeder’s Cup
By Andrew Atkinson
Paddy Twomey's four-year-old Pearls Galore could head for America in November, following her impressive show in the Prix de la Foret, when finishing 2 lengths behind Space Blues in the Group 1 at Longchamp in October.
“We were...
Trevor Hemmings CVO reducing string of horses
Racehorse owner and three times Aintree Grand National winner Trevor Hemmings CVO reducing string of horses
COVID-19. The effect of Covid-19 is part of it. It’s a big reduction - racing manager Michael Meagher.
By Andrew Atkinson
Racehorse owner and...
Qatar Goodwood Festival pilot event cancelled amid COVID-19 concerns
By Andrew Atkinson
From the BHA, RCA and Goodwood
The Government has informed racing’s leaders that it has withdrawn permission for a pilot event involving customers to proceed at Goodwood on August 1.
The racing on Saturday will continue behind closed doors...
Dettori sheds tears after superstar Enable retired
Quote: 'I did cry. It was a bit of an emotional moment, we were still thinking about rolling the dice one more time' - Dettori
By Andrew Atkinson
Frankie Dettori shed tears after it was announced that superstar racehorse Enable...
Henderson and de Boinville Mill Green and Quickbuck Worcester double bid
By Andrew Atkinson
Nicky Henderson and Nico de Boinville link up at Worcester on Saturday with Mill Green (1.45) and Quickbuck (3.30) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info. El Borracho (2.55) trained by Harry Skelton is also noted at the West Midlands track.
Sir...
Allmankind’s third win from three outings at Chepstow in Grade 1 Coral Finale
By Andrew Atkinson
Allmankind gained his third win, from three outings over hurdles, when winning the Grade 1 Coral Finale Juvenile Hurdle, under Harry Skelton at Chepstow.
Allmankind, 11-10 favourite, fromthehorsesmouth.tips selection, is priced at 8-1 for the Triumph Hurdle -...
Davy Russell to miss Cheltenham Festival
Quote: 'After talking through things with trainer Gordon Elliott, we both feel it sensible for me to follow advice and miss Cheltenham'
By Andrew Atkinson
Davy Russell will miss the 2021 four days Cheltenham Festival in March after failing to...
Flat racing programme for August published amid the Covid-19 by the BHA
By Andrew Atkinson
The full Flat racing programme for August has been published amid the Covid-19 by the BHA.
The August flat amateur and apprentice races for August includes a small number of races, restricted to apprentice or amateur jockeys.
Field sizes...
Cheltenham Festival dream looms for €670 purchase Skyace
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer John 'Shark' Hanlon's canny €670 purchase of former Willie Mullins trained six-year-old Skyace in June 2020 is one of the bargain buys of the NH Turf - with a Cheltenham Festival appearance looming.
Since being under the...
Cheltenham Festival Day 3 Thursday March 17
Elliott six-horse raid in G3 Pertempts Network Handicap Hurdle
By Andrew Atkinson
Bob Olinger (1.30) goes head-to-head with Galopin Des Obeaux on day three of the 2022 Cheltenham Festival in the Grade 1 Turners Novices Chase over 2m 3f on...
Dettori lands Haydock Group 3 Betway John Of Gaunt Stakes
Voice Of Calm and Fugitives Drift fromthehorsesmouth.info Cartmel double
She'sasupermack (10-1 e.w.) Cartmel place
Trevoli and Bawaady Beverley double
Banbridge and Grangeclare West Punchestown double
By Andrew Atkinson
Frankie Dettori rode 5-1 co-favourite Kinross to victory in the Group 3 Betway John...
Ladbrokes and Coral withdraw from on-course racecourse rings in Britain and Ireland
'These are worrying times for everybody - but we’ll battle through - and I hope that when it does come back, the punters who’ve been starved of racing will surge back on to the racecourse.'
By Andrew Atkinson
Ladbrokes and...
VETERAN MICK, 89, LOOKING FOR CHEF
Quote: 'Training 'osses is me morning job. In an afternoon it's time to relax. One way I unwind is to work on the farm.
Y'see I'm a farmer at heart, I have always been. I've lived on farms...
Resdev horses exit Kirby stables
Top Ville Ben well after undergoing vets procedure
By Andrew Atkinson
Philip Kirby has announced that a trio of Resdev horses has left the Green Oaks Farm stables in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
"It was a sad day saying goodbye to The...
