Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Aiden O'Brien

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...
Ascot clerk of the course Chris Stickels: Rain forecast wouldn't be a threat

Rain forecast wouldn’t be a threat – Ascot clerk of the course Chris Stickels

By Andrew Atkinson Ascot's meeting on Saturday is expected to go ahead amid the recent postponed meetings, due to the harsh weather conditions that has hit racing this year. "We are a mixture of soft and heavy in places - otherwise...
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...
Johnson winning on Dostal Phil at Newbury

Johnson ‘salutes all’ after announcing retirement

By Andrew Atkinson Richard Johnson OBE announced his retirement at Newton Abbot on Saturday - with a tearful farewell to the sport in which he was crowned champion NH jockey four times in a glittering career. Johnson's Cheltenham Gold Cup wins...
Sir Mark Prescott saddles Royal Pleasure Doncaster (6.30).

Lismore completes fromthehorsesmouth.info 8-horse £108,809 Goliath

Wolverhampton 131-1 four-horse accumulator fromthehorsesmouth.info Ayr, Newmarket and Newton Abbot 76-1 accumulator By Andrew Atkinson Sir Mark Prescott trained Lismore (11-4) ridden by Luke Morris completed a fromthehorsesmouth.info 8-horse £108,809 Goliath winning accumulator at Wolverhampton on Saturday night! Lismore gained an...
Harry's Ridge (4) gets up to beat Sambucca Spirit a neck in Betway Handicap at Newcastle.

Eric saddles Harry’s Ridge Betway Handicap Newcastle win giving jockey Jason Hart 500th UK...

By Andrew Atkinson Exclusive Eric Alston trained Harry's Ridge landed the 5 furlongs Betway Handicap (Division 1) at Newcastle on Friday night - to give jockey Jason Hart his 500th UK career win. "I knew he was fit, but thought he...
Sulekha Varma: Clerk of the Course at Aintree and North West Head of Racing for Jockey Club Racecourses.

Sulekha Varma appointed Clerk of the Course at Aintree

By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips SULEKHA Varma has been appointed as Clerk of the Course at Aintree Racecourse and North West Head of Racing for Jockey Club Racecourses. "I am honoured to be taking on the role of Clerk of...

Kameko’s Qipco 2,000 Guineas win sees armed guard to the son of Kitten’s Joy

By Andrew Atkinson Kameko's Qipco 2,000 Guineas win a Newmarket on June 6, which subsequently saw odds slashed for the Derby at Epsom next month - from 25-1 to 10-1 - has seen an armed guard to the son of...
Jungle Run: Jack Mitchell completed fromthehorsesmouth.info 3,697 accumulator.

Jungle Run completes fromthehorsesmouth.info 3,697 accumulator

By Andrew Atkinson Tom Clover trained Jungle Run completed a fromthehorsesmouth.info 11-horse 3,697 accumulator on Saturday at Wolverhampton. Jungle Run (5-2) ridden by Jack Mitchell landed the Coral Racing Nursery over 7 furlongs, despite being bumped at the start, staying on...
Gary Gibson Lennon with Eric

Obituary: Eric Eldin

By Andrew Atkinson Exclusive Eric Eldin, who died on July 4, aged 88, was a Classic-winning jockey from the same generation as legend Lester Piggott, winning 1,200 races during a 30-year career. Gary Gibson Lennon who befriended Eric while being tutored...
Hollie Doyle named Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year

Hollie Doyle named Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year

By Andrew Atkinson Following jockey Hollie Doyle named as the Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) lead tributes. "I am delighted that Hollie’s record-breaking success in her jockey career has been recognised at a national level. "This...
Buggerlugs: name change to Sling Yer Hook.

Buggerlugs deemed unpleasant swear word by BHA

By Andrew Atkinson Racehorse owner Nick Rhodes has had his ears bent by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) - and told to rename horse BUGGERLUGS! "We are distraught by being told to change the name of the horse. My late father...
Aidan O'Brien

Coronavirus: Ireland race meetings follow suit in coronavirus lockdown

Quote: 'Most important is health and safety' - trainer Aiden O'Brien By Andrew Atkinson Chief sports editor RACING in Ireland has followed suit of England and France on cancelling race meetings, due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced...

SO SORRY CHELTENHAM APOLOGY

'I'm sorry from the bottom of my heart' - jockey Jamie Moore Andrew Atkinson Cheltenham Festival proved to be one to forget for jockey Jamie Moore - left distraught - when being unseated by runaway leader Goshen at the final hurdle...
Aidan O'Brien trained Age Of Kings (1.40) with Ryan Moore up is tipped to win the Lynn Lodge,

Aidan O’Brien triple bid to land Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket in first Classic...

By Andrew Atkinson Aidan O'Brien saddles a triple bid to land the Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday in the first Classic of the 2021 Flat campaign. Ballydoyle maestro O'Brien's trio Battleground, Van Gogh and Wembley (3.40) the latter tipped...

McGinty’s Dream back in tractor shed after Hexham win!

By Andrew Atkinson Trainer Nick Alexander has bore fruit after exercising a string of his horses at Sedgefield. "It was a useful morning, we let 35 horses sprint upsides for a short distance on Friday mornings, it is always great to...
Lady Buttons: set to retire?

LADY BUTTONS SET TO RETIRE?

One race at time starting at Wetherby, with the aim of going to Doncaster. I’ve watched her enough times to know when she’s working well, and when she isn’t. She’ll tell us when she doesn’t want to carry...
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...
Heartbroken groom Seainin set to lead-up Envoi Allen at Cheltenham Festival

Heartbroken groom Seainin set to lead-up Envoi Allen at Cheltenham Festival

By Andrew Atkinson Henry de Bromhead has offered groom Seainin Mahon to lead-up Envoi Allen at the Cheltenham Festival after the seven-year-old left Gordon Elliott's yard in the wake of his BHA ban after sitting astride a dead horse. "It would...
Foster takes over at Cullentra House

Foster takes over at Cullentra House

Denise Foster will take the reins at Cullentra House tiller while trainer Gordon Elliott sees out his six-month suspension. Foster, 67, nicknamed ‘Sneezy’, has been training a small string at Possextown Farm in Enfield, near to Cullentra, for over 20...

Champ Murphy completes fromthehorsesmouth.info 10,958-1 accumulator on Love Love

Super Heinz pays bumper £64,835 Cyrname options after bet365 Charlie Hall Chase Wetherby win By Andrew Atkinson Champion jockey Oisin Murphy completed a fromthehorsesmouth.info 7 winning tips 10,958-1 accumulator on Richard Hannon jnr trained Love Love at Wolverhampton on Saturday...
Cheltenham Saturday meeting awaits inspection

Cheltenham Saturday meeting awaits inspection

By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips CHELTENHAM races have been called off on Friday - after Prestbury Park suffered a waterlogged course - following lengthy rainfall in Gloucestershire. The meeting was initially put in jeopardy after heavy rainfall overnight on Wednesday...
Hugo Palmer: Acquitted will need a drop of rain at Thirsk.

Palmer awaits rain as Stoute and Hannon eye Cliff Stud Thirsk Hunt Cup glory

By Andrew Atkinson Thirsk stage the £50,000 Cliff Stud Thirsk Hunt Cup (2.40) on Saturday, May 1, the most valuable race ever at the Yorkshire track, that includes Sir Michael Stoute entry Astro King and Spring Cup winner Nugget, one...
Coronavirus halts BHA whip offences investigation

Coronavirus halts BHA whip offences investigation

By Andrew Atkinson The British Horseracing Authority has put on hold an investigation into whip offences by jockeys in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic. "A new timetable will be agreed at an appropriate point in the future. "The consultation would...
EMMA Lavelle trained Paisley Park

Paisley Park and Envoi Allen Cheltenham bankers?

EMMA Lavelle trained Paisley Park goes to post as 3-1 favourite in the Stayers' Hurdle after impressing in the last two years with eight victories from 10 runs, underlined when winning a second Long Walk at Ascot. Envoi Allen is...
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