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Kerry Lee's gallops at Brand Hill, near Shobdon, Herefordshire. Photo: Kerry Lee.

Kerry Lee notches-up century of winners with Ballybegg at Wetherby

By Andrew Atkinson Trainer Kerry Lee notched up a century of winners following Ballybegg winning at Wetherby on February 17, under Richard Patrick. "Ballybegg is a smart horse and put on a brave performance under at penalty with Rich Patrick in...
Warwick and Newmarket test meetings amid COVID-19

Warwick and Newmarket test meetings amid COVID-19

By Andrew Atkinson Warwick racecourse will be a UK Government test event on September 21, with an attendee capacity of 474 spectators amid COVID-19 legislation. Tickets will not be available to the general public, with the meeting comprising of 150 annual...

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...
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...
History beckons for Frankie Dettori and Enable in Arc de Triomphe.

History beckons for Enable in Arc de Triomphe triple bid

By Andrew Atkinson Enable is set to face testing going in a bid to become the first horse to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe for a third time on Sunday, October 4. The going was officially very soft at...
Shishkin cruises to win Grade 2 Lightning Novices' Chase at Doncaster

I’ve got stamina for 5-day Cheltenham Festival – Henderson

DESPITE Cheltenham racecourse ruling out an extension of the annual March four-day Festival, backing in favour has been aired by top trainers. "Cheltenham is the best - win or lose. It’s what we all strive for - the more days...
Brian Hughes: to be named champion jockey. Photo: Twitter.

Hughes to be named champion NH jockey

Presentation ceremonies on hold By Andrew Atkinson The National Hunt Champion jockey title will be presented to Brian Hughes - with any presentation ceremony on hold due to racing's coronovirus closedown. Hughes has reportedly been told that he will be crowned...
Little Bruce, Bertie Blake and Wemyss Point having fun at Green Oaks. Video: Courtesy Philip Kirby racing stables.

Philip Kirby kicking on into 2020!

  By Andrew Atkinson Philip Kirby racing stables trio Little Bruce, turquoise rug, Bertie Blake, brown rug, and Wemyss Point, black rug, enjoyed having a runaround at Green Oaks, Richmond, north Yorkshire. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2603897229657906&id=425887124125605 "They couldn't be having more fun!," said said Philip, who...
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL DAY 1

WHO DARES WINS – CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL DAY 1

WHO DARES WINS - Shiskin, Notebook, Pentland Hills, Sharjah, Mister Malarky, Abacadabras, Rogue Vif, Imperial Aura, Hold The Note CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL DAY 1 - By Andrew Atkinson The 2020 Cheltenham four day Festival gets underway on March 10 at 1.30pm, with the...
Charlie Appleby trained Last Ammo won Wolverhampton Coral EBF Novices Stakes.

Last Ammo completes fromthehorsesmouth.info 76,951 accumulator

By Andrew Atkinson Charlie Appleby trained Last Ammo won the Coral EBF Novices Stakes over 1m 1f at Wolverhampton's evening meeting to complete a fromthehorsesmouth.info 76,951 accumulator on Saturday. Roger Charlton saddled Umm Hurair tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info to win the MansionBet...
The most talked-about and prestigious races in the Indian racing calendar are collectively known as the “Classics.” They include the Indian Derby, Indian 1,000, and Bangalore Derby. These are the races that attract the most attention from fans, the media, and bookmakers.

Horse racing in India is boosting the sports betting industry

Horse racing in India remains a major spectator sport with a history spanning two centuries. Nine major racecourses and seven Turf Clubs make up an infrastructure that draws millions of spectators each year. Interest in racing is fueling a...
Oisin Murphy has won the British Flat jockeys' championship for a third consecutive season

Murphy British Flat jockeys’ champ for third consecutive season

By Andrew Atkinson Oisin Murphy has won the British Flat jockeys' championship for a third consecutive season that has been tinted with controversy. "It has been an up and down season," said Murphy who became top jockey ahead of William Buick. The...
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...
In Rem lands Virgin Bet Fives at Warwick

HIGH RISK THREAT AT WARWICK

Appeal by Warwick racecourse to stay safe - stay away - during coronavirus lockdown Quote: 'The actions of these individuals posed a high risk, not only to themselves, but to others in the local community'. By Andrew Atkinson Warwick's Classic...
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...
Frankie Dettori rode Kinross to victory in G3 Betway John Of Gaunt Stakes at Haydock.

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...

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...
Gordon Elliott misses Cheltenham Festival after BHA ban.

Elliott ban from Cheltenham Festival

The British Horseracing Authority used its powers under its own rules to refuse to allow horses trained by Gordon Elliott to race in Britain, placing a year ban, of which six months suspended, following a photo of him sat...
Cheers: Trainer Phil celebrates Mr Carbonator New Year's day win. Photo: Pippa Kirby

Phil’s under starters ‘orders’ at The Green Oak!

By Andrew Atkinson When it came to Christmas presents 2020 Pippa Kirby - wife of trainer Phil - based at Green Oaks Farm stables in Richmond, North Yorkshire, she planned more than under starters 'orders'! "It was the best kept secret...
Honeysuckle extended her unbeaten record to 15, when winning the Champion Hurdle for the second time, ridden Rachael Blackmore.

Henry de Bromhead saddles Honeysuckle to 15th win in Champion Hurdle

Racing. Cheltenham Festival Day 1 Review By Andrew Atkinson Henry de Bromhead saddled Honeysuckle tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info to extended her unbeaten record to 15, when winning the Champion Hurdle for the second time, ridden Rachael Blackmore. "It's a joy to train...
Enable 'The Queen of Racing' - Dettori. Image Twitter

Enable ‘The Queen of Racing’ – Dettori

By Andrew Atkinson Frankie Dettori said that there's 'plenty more to come' after the John Gosden trained Enable, selected by fromthehorsesmouth.tips won the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown on Saturday "There's plenty more to come. She's amazing - The Queen of racing!," said...
Aidan O'Brien

Aidan O’Brien-Bolshoi Ballet ninth Derby Epsom bid .

By Andrew Atkinson Aidan O'Brien trained Bolshoi Ballet (4.30) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info goes to post as 6-5 favourite in a bid to land a ninth Derby at Epsom on Saturday for the Ballydoyle maestro. The Group 1 Cazoo Derby over 1m...
Phil Kirby overlooks his string of horses up on Bushypark.

Happy Kirby shines in purple-patch

By Andrew Atkinson Trainer Phil Kirby has hit a purple-patch with Shine Baby Shine the latest saddled winner from the Green Oaks Farm, Richmond, North Yorkshire stables, when winning at Southwell on December 8. "It was a well deserved success for...
Grammy winning star Jess Glynne Newcastle Ladies Day show.

Jess Glynne stars at 2021 Newcastle Collingwood Insurance Beeswing Ladies Day

By Andrew Atkinson With hopes boosted of a vaccination for the coronavirus, Newcastle racecourse have announced Grammy winning star Jess Glynne will appear on Ladies Day next summer. "Ladies Day is the most glamorous race day of the Flat season -...
Nick Barratt-Atkin - stylish jockey.

Nick’s dedication has pulled him through after working hard at Jack Berry House –...

By Andrew Atkinson NICK Barratt-Atkin returns to the saddle at Ayr when riding the Phil Kirby trained Hard Times - the teenage jockey's first official ride as an Apprentice jockey - for the Richmond, North Yorkshire, stables. Nick is back in...
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