Impact of COVID-19 affected owners experience
By Andrew Atkinson
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has affected the owners experience, particularly in Wales, that lead to Chepstow racecourse making a statement ahead of the opening of their jumps season that got underway in October.
Chepstow will be...
Lady Buttons back in training
By Andrew Atkinson
Lady Buttons is back in training ahead of the winter National Hunt campaign at Phil Kirby's Green Oaks racing stables in Yorkshire.
Owner Jayne and husband breeder Keith Sivills decided to retire the 11-year-old in September and sent...
LONE EAGLE SWOOPS IN 281-1 fromthehorsesmouth.info ACCUMULATOR
Fontwell Park fromthehorsesmouth.info 28-1 double
By Andrew Atkinson
Bashful Boy (10-3) trained by Suzi Best and ridden by Daryl Jacob and Willie Mullins trained Mojestic, ridden by Page Fuller (11-2) returned a fromthehorsesmouth.info 28-1 double at Fontwell on September 12.
Sir...
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...
Trainer Brisbourne hopeful of remaining in racing after stables development notification
By Andrew Atkinson
TRAINER and former jockey Mark Brisbourne is set to leave Ness Strange Farm Stables in Shropshire, after notification that building work is set to go ahead to convert barns into a new development.
"I hope to find work...
Aintree Grand National winner Tiger Roll enjoys day at the beach
By Andrew Atkinson
Fifteen horses from the stables of leading County Meath Ireland based trainer Gordon Elliott enjoyed a morning out at Mornington Beach, including Envoi Allen, twice Aintree Grand National winner Tiger Roll and Abacadabras.
Elliott reported the death of...
O’Leary sells Apple’s Jade for €530,000 to trainer Elliott on behalf of Noel and...
By Andrew Atkinson
Michael O'Leary has sold mare Apple's Jade for €530,000 to trainer Gordon Elliott on behalf of Noel and Valerie Moran's Bective Stud.
Grade 1 winner on 11 occasions Apple's Jade was sold by O'Leary's Gigginstown House Stud at...
BHA confirm races from Huntingdon to be re-staged
By Andrew Atkinson
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed that a number of races from Huntingdon’s fixture on December 6, which was abandoned due to flooding, will be re-staged.
The races will continue to be supported by Fitzdares. The Fitzdares...
Enable seasonal debut in Coral-Eclipse at Sandown – ahead of tilt at third Prix...
TRAINER John Gosden will saddle Enable in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown in July - ahead of a tilt at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. The odds on various betting websites look favourable for this beautiful horse.
"John Gosden feels...
BHA announce owners new coronavirus 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 closed doors in the wake of the current situation.
Any owners attending...
Incredible year for top jockey Rachael Blackmore
By Andrew Atkinson
Jockey Rachael Blackmore was the winner of the 2021 World Sport Star category at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.
"It was just an incredible year and far surpassed anything I could have ever imagined," said...
O’Brien’s Kew Gardens to miss Gold Cup at Royal Ascot
By Andrew Atkinson
Aidan O'Brien's 2018 St Leger winner Kew Gardens will miss the 2m 4f Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on June 18.
Kew Gardens (ante-post 4-1) was deemed a major threat to Stradivarius at Royal Ascot: "We wasn't 100...
Sir Michael Stoute’s assistant James Horton to take trainer role at Manor House Farm,
By Andrew Atkinson
Sir Michael Stoute’s assistant James Horton will take on the role of trainer at Manor House Farm under a scheme to modernise and overhaul the racehorse training facilities at Manor House Farm, Middleham.
The major redevelopment of the...
Notes On Early Nominations for Australia’s 2022 Spring Racing
A bit of a stir was caused on Tuesday 2nd August as the ‘blueprint’ was released for the upcoming spring racing season in Australia. The first round of nominations saw 186 names shortlisted for the 2022 Melbourne Cup, 169...
Tiger Roll wins Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham under tearful jockey Donoghue
By Andrew Atkinson
Tiger Roll (9-2) defied the odds when the dual Aintree Grand National winner landed the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at the Cheltenham Festival under Keith Donoghue.
Gordon Elliott trained Tiger Roll was switched to Denise Foster following an...
Racing’s Cornelius Lysaght retires
By Andrew Atkinson
Racing's flag bearer correspondent Cornelius Lysaght is retiring this week after almost 30 years in the 'saddle'.
“Since I started in August 1990, the Cheltenham Festival and Royal Ascot have been staged 29 times each. 28 Grand Nationals...
Focus on Trainer: CHRIS GORDON
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Chris Gordon is looking forward to the return of racing in June after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in March.
"It's good to hear that they are starting racing again on June 1," said Gordon, based at Morestead...
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...
Trainer Kirby’s largest team of runners in one day hit by snow!
By Andrew Atkinson EXCLUSIVE
Race entries at Newcastle were affected by the snowfall on roads with many horses scheduled to go to post declared non-runners on Friday.
"The horrendous conditions en route to Newcastle resulted in so many non-runners- including ours...
Gordon waiting for better ground for Mellow Ben as stablemate Commanche Red falls out...
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Chris Gordon based at Morestead Stables in Winchester, Hampshire, is waiting for better ground after Mellow Ben finished fourth in the Ladbrokes 3 miles Handicap Chase at Kempton, with stablemate Commanche Red pulled-up.
"We had a couple...
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...
Stylish Performer (10-1) Chelmsford course record
By Andrew Atkinson
Stylish Performer (10-1) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info won the Chelmsford City Cup Handicap over 7 furlongs - the 18th winning tip on Saturday - breaking the course record time of 1.22.58.
Real World (evens), Reach For The Moon (2-5),...
Murphy set to miss 2020 St Leger Classic at Doncaster on September 12, pending...
Quote: 'I went 18 months without a suspension anywhere in the world. Now I’ve been hit with a big one. Such is life' - champion jockey Murphy
By Andrew Atkinson
The 2020 St Leger Classic at Doncaster on September 12...
O’Brien trained Snowfall red-hot in Curragh Group 1 Juddmonte Irish Oaks
By Andrew Atkinson
Aidan O'Brien trained Snowfall (3.25) goes to post as red-hot 1-4 favourite in the Group One Juddmonte Irish Oaks over 1m 4f at The Curragh on Saturday.
Snowfall who gained a 16-length win in the Oaks at Epsom...
Mount Ida last to first in Challenge Cup Chase Festival win
Mount Ida last to first in Challenge Cup Chase Festival win - fromthehorsesmouth.info ew tip Shantou Flyer placed
Quote: 'I don't know how I did that! It crossed my mind to pull up' - jockey Jack Kennedy
By Andrew...
