Thursday, February 19, 2026

SLOW ROAD BACK FROM LOCKDOWN

Fingers crossed the dreaded Covid 19 retreats to allow everyone who loves this sport to enjoy a great season of jump racing - Nick Alexander By Andrew Atkinson Trainer Nick Alexander's scheduled runner Always Tipsy was a non-runner at Perth...
Saffron Beach won Group 1 Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket. Image Twitter - Newmarket racecourse

Saffron Beach tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info lands Group 1 Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes...

By Andrew Atkinson Saffron Beach trained by Jane Chapple-Hyam and tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info landed the Group 1 Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes ridden by William Buick at Newmarket on Saturday. Saffron Beach (5-1) who finished second in the 1,000 Guineas...
At Worcester racecourse, continuous heavy rain has left the track under water.

After the awful weather it’s hard to believe it actually got worse – trainer...

By Andrew Atkinson The bad weather continues unabated that has hit race preparations and meetings postponed, including Exeter's meeting on February 3, abandoned due to a waterlogged course. "After the awful weather it is hard to believe it actually got worse...
Epatante faces big test in Christmas Hurdle after Fighting Fifth Hurdle win.

Epatante test against Goshen, Sceau Royal and Silver Streak in Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle

By Andrew Atkinson Champion Hurdler Epatante - winner of the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle in November - is set to run in the Ladbrokes Hurdle (Grade 1) on Boxing Day. "She is all set to go - this was always...

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...
The jockey room at Aintree Racecourse

At the double as Clan Des Obeaux and Monmiral coast to victory at Aintree!

By Andrew Atkinson Paul Nicholls trained Clan Des Obeaux tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info won the G1 Betway Bowl 3m Chase in spectacular fashion on day one of the Aintree festival on Thursday, under jockey Harry Cobden for co-owner Sir Alex Ferguson. "Cheekpieces...
Paul Nolan trained Discorama 14-1.

Celebs 2021 Randox Health Aintree Grand National tips

By Andrew Atkinson Celebrities have teamed up with fromthehorsesmouth.info and the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida Leader newspaper for the 2021 Randox Health Aintree Grand National on April 10 by tipping their fancied runners. Popular Quesada based BigFM radio presenter Des...
'Legend' December Second fatal accident at Newcastle

‘Legend’ December Second fatal accident at Newcastle

Quote: 'December Second was one of Phil’s favourite horses, riding him out himself. He will remain a legend in our eyes'. By Andrew Atkinson Philip Kirby trained December Second suffered a fatal injury in the Betway Handicap Class 3 over...
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...
Mark Brisbourne - hoping to stay in racing.

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...
Frankie Dettori geared up for Royal Ascot 

Stradivarius – A horse for the big occasion

Frankie Dettori's 2019 Gold Cup win With Royal Ascot awaiting to see if the 2020 meeting can go ahead behind closed doors, in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown, ANDREW  ATKINSON looks back at Frankie Dettori's 2019 Gold Cup...

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,"...
Gathering outside Musselburgh racecourse at behind closed doors meeting

Gathering outside Musselburgh racecourse at behind closed doors meeting

By Andrew Atkinson A gathering of people outside Musselburgh racecourse, all standing at the 5 furlongs start viewpoint, during the behind closed doors meeting on September 27, has led to racehorse owner David Armstrong questioning a spectators ban of the...

VENICE ‘PAPPY’ RICHARDS/Alex Higgins

The passing of Venice 'Pappy' Richards, Southern Caribbean jockey, mirrors former apprentice jockey Alex Higgins' death By Andrew Atkinson Barbados born Venice 'Pappy' Richards, dubbed the greatest jockey in Southern Caribbean thoroughbred racing history, has passed away in Trinidad and...
Paul Nicholls saddles Getaway Trump (12.57) Musselburgh.

Nicholls’ Getaway Trump heads for Musselburgh

By Andrew Atkinson Paul Nicholls trained eight year old Getaway Trump (12.57) heads for Musselburgh on Saturday in the Class 3 bet365 Frodon Novices Chase over 2 miles 4 furlongs, under Lorcan Williams, tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info. Trainer Brian Ellison saddles 10...
Mick Easterby auctioning tea pots in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Mick Easterby goes ‘potty’ in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance

By Andrew Atkinson Dual National Hunt and Flat racehorse trainer Mick Easterby has put up for auction 30 teapots to raise funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. "I have a nice collection of teapots that I am going to sell in...

Stan Mellor MBE dies, aged 83

By Andrew Atkinson Stan Mellor MBE, who became the first National Hunt jump jockey to ride 1,000 winners, died on August 1, aged 83. Brough Scott led the tributes to Mellor having been a fellow rider as an amateur: “He was...
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...

Obituary – Capt. Jim Wilson, trainer over five decades, dies aged 94

Quote: 'It didn't take long to 'warm the cockles' as Capt. Jim poured me a dram of whisky - and cup of tea - in the lounge of his cottage set in the English countryside'. By Andrew Atkinson Captain Jim...
Tom Marquand rode Aljaryaal fromthehorsesmouth.info tip to win Unibet Handicap at Kempton.

DETTORI SADDLED WITH DERBY FAVOURITE!

Marquand 'jocked-off' English King at Epsom By Andrew Atkinson Tom Marquand, one of British racing's rising stars, has been 'jocked-off' English King in the Investec 2000 Derby at Epsom next month - with Frankie Dettori in the saddle. Marquand, 22, who...
Raz De Maree 2017 winner

Chepstow Coral Welsh Grand National expected to be heavy going

By Andrew Atkinson Chepstow stage the Coral Welsh Grand National on Sunday (December 27) on what is expected to be heavy going - having been postponed four times in a decade, due to waterlogging and snowfall. "I don't think there should...
Tarnawa eyes £4.3m Arc de Triomphe - Europe's richest race

Tarnawa eyes £4.3m Arc de Triomphe – Europe’s richest race

Quote: 'Tarnawa is a Group 1 winner over course and distance; a Breeders' Cup winner and finished a very good second in the Irish Champion Stakes. Her credentials are first class' By Andrew Atkinson The Qatar Prix de l'Arc de...
Roger Varian saddled fromthehorsesmouth.info selection Spanish City placed in Ayr Gold Cup.

Spanish City (22-1) and Mr Lupton (10-1) selected each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info placed in Ayr...

Spanish City (22-1) and Mr Lupton (10-1) selected each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info placed in Ayr Gold Cup By Andrew Atkinson Spanish City (22-1) and Mr Lupton (10-1) selected each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info were both placed in the 24 runners Ayr Gold Cup...
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...
Jean-Claude Rouget trained Raabihah: Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe target. Photo: Twitter.

Jean-Claude Rouget trained Raabihah eyes Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

By Andrew Atkinson Jean-Claude Rouget trained Raabihah is set for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe after winning the Prix de Pomone at Deauville on August 22. "I’d love to think we can have another crack at the Arc, that was...
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