Thursday, December 4, 2025

Home James! Doyle to star at Newmarket

By Andrew Atkinson Newmarket stages the Group 1 Darley July Cup Stakes on Saturday, July 11, on an eight racecard meeting at racing's Headquarters. Denis Hogan trained Sceptical (3.35) ridden by Frankie Dettori is fromthehorsesmouth.info selection, with Richard Hannon jnr trained...
Al Boum Photo via https://twitter.com/RacingPost

Willie Mullins Promises Battle-Hardened Al Boum Photo this Winter

When Al Boum Photo switched to fences back in 2017, Irish fans saw plenty of Willie Mullins’ novice chaser, who had a good, but not great, reputation. It’s not as if Al Boum Photo was out every week, but...

Dettori chalks up 70th Royal Ascot career win on Fanny Logan in  G2 Hardwicke...

By Andrew Atkinson Frankie Dettori rode John Gosden trained Fanny Logan to an emphatic victory in the Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot on Friday. Fanny Logan - Dettori's 70th career win at Royal Ascot - gained a two and...
Masked jockeys following the return of racing.

OWNERS UNDER STARTERS ORDERS!

Quote: 'I want to thank owners for their continued patience and understanding during an incredibly difficult period. You’ve shown incredible loyalty, despite disappointed you haven’t been able to watch your horses run' - BHA’s Chief Operating Officer, Richard...
Doctor Syntax: euthanised August 1838.

Doctor Syntax euthanised at Newmarket August 1838

Horse skeleton discovered at King Charles II Palace stables Andrew Atkinson continues a look back to prolific horse Doctor Syntax in Part 2 of an illustrious career on the turf. Doctor Syntax began his career as a stallion, age 13,...
Cheltenham Triumph Hurdle winner Kissair far left, with Arkle winner Tuitchev (far right). Photo: courtesy Nikki Atkinson.

Racing Cheltenham. Kissair and Tiutchev in retirement

By Andrew Atkinson Exclusive Cheltenham Triumph Hurdle 1995 winner Kissair and 2000 Arkle winner Tiutchev, bred by Mrs D M Rothschild, continue to spend happy lives in retirement with Nikki Atkinson. "Rabbit (Kissair) was 30 on March 7, having been gifted...
Aye Right out to land Scottish Grand National at Ayr

Aye Right out to land Scottish Grand National

By Andrew Atkinson Sunday's Scottish Grand National (3.35) at Ayr sees 23 runners go to post lead by top weight 11st 12lb Lake View Lad trained by Nick Alexander. Aye Right (11st 11lb) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info trained by Harriet Graham, has...
Tom's first winner on Start Time at Thirsk in the Betfair Novice Riders Series.

Focus on Conditional jockey: TOM MIDGLEY

Quote: 'My biggest ambition is to ride my claim out and ride a winner at the Cheltenham Festival' By Andrew Atkinson Exclusive Teenage Conditional jockey Tom Midgley's biggest ambition is to ride a winner at the Cheltenham Festival following his...
The behind closed doors Derby and Oaks at Epsom will go ahead on the same day

2020 Epsom Investec Derby and Investec Oaks – behind closed doors – set for...

Quote: 'These two Classics (Derby and Oaks) play a vital role. It is of great importance to go ahead, during this difficult period' - Delia Bushell, Group Chief Executive of the Jockey Club By Andrew Atkinson The Jockey Club have...
Whoshotthesheriff: back home for tea after finishing second at Carlisle.

Whoshotthesheriff home for tea after Chasing bow at Carlisle

By Andrew Atkinson Phil Kirby trained Whoshotthesherrif finished second at Carlisle on October 15 in the Class 3 Racing TV Novices Limited Handicap Chase over 1 mile 7 furlongs. "Whoshotthesherrif is back home for tea time. An excellent start to his...

Seven horses killed in fire tragedy purchased by new Spanish owners in Newmarket

Three-time winner Wise Counsel, a half-brother to former Spanish poster boy Noozhoh Canarias, runner-up in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, dies By Andrew Atkinson Seven horses who lost their lives in a horse box fire had been purchased by new Spanish...

It’s absolutely fabulous for racing’s young Ambassador Kian, 9

Jockey Paddy Brennan has befriended Kian Burley, dubbed racing's young Ambassador, after a chance meeting at Market Rasen, prior COVID-19. Kian, 9, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy aged one, and his mum, Hannah, was told he would never walk. “He started...
Ian Renton, The Jockey  Regional Director for Cheltenham and the South West.

Cheltenham’s longest running sponsor RSA pulls plug amid COVID-19

Quote: 'It is understandable a number of businesses are reassessing their future marketing and hospitality commitments in the current climate' - Ian Renton, The Jockey  Regional Director for Cheltenham and the South West. By Andrew Atkinson Cheltenham's longest running...
Glamourius force wins the first!

Decision slammed as Leicester racing goes ahead

Decision to allow racing to go ahead slammed by leading Flat trainers as BHA give green light amid COVID-19 'spike' in Leicester By Andrew Atkinson Leicester race meeting went ahead on June 30 - despite the city being placed in...
TIGER ROLL NEEDS SUN TO RECOUP FORM

TIGER ROLL NEEDS SUN TO RECOUP FORM

Quote: 'I’m sure they will get him back in good shape. He will be a better horse - when he has some sun on his back' - jockey Davy Russell By Andrew Atkinson Jockey Davy Russell who fractured his vertebrae...
Mick Channon trained Storting ridden by Tony Hamilton won Cliff Stud Thirsk Hunt Cup.

Channon’s Storting nets historic Cliff Stud Thirsk Hunt Cup

Quote: 'Mick in fairness fancied Storting when we spoke before the race. He felt he could win and, fair play, he was right' - jockey Tony Hamilton By Andrew Atkinson Mick Channon trained Storting ridden by Tony Hamilton landed the feature...
Altior to run in Desert Orchid Chase after King George V1 setback?

Altior to run in Desert Orchid Chase after King George V1 setback?

By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips ALTIOR is set to miss the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day - due to being 'a bit flat'. "Nico de Boinville rode Altior last weekend, and although it wasn't...
Nicky Henderson saddles Epatante (3.50) Punchestown.

CHELTENHAM HENDERSON RAID

NICKY Henderson saddles a plethora of runners at Cheltenham on Saturday - with Monte Cristo (12.40) set to land the opening Triumph Trial G2 race over 2 miles, under jockey Daryl Jacob. For the best prices with an introductory...
Spanish Moon.

Philip is over the Moon!

By Andrew Atkinson Spanish Moon, a two years old Colt, has arrived at racing trainer Philip Kirby's north Yorkshire, Green Oaks stables, having been purchased in France. "Meet the new boy Spanish Moon - isn't he just stunning," Philip, who trains...
Aidan O'Brien

O’Brien notches up third win in Longines Hong Kong Vase in Sha Tin with...

By Andrew Atkinson Aidan O'Brien trained Mogul, ridden by Ryan Moore, notched up a third victory in the Longines Hong Kong Vase in Sha Tin gaining a 3 lengths win over Exultant, with Columbus County, third. "We’re delighted with him. He’s...
Haydock Park

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...
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...
Mount Ida last to first in Challenge Cup Chase Festival win

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...
Nicky Henderson saddles At Poets Cross (1.35) Market Rasen.

Shiskin Arkle ‘cert’?

NICKY Henderson trained Shiskin is entered in the Arkle Chase, going to post as 8-11 favourite, having won the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham last season. Shishkin was noted when winning the Wayward Lad at Kempton Park. Henderson saddles Epatante...
Richard Fahey saddled Umm Kulthum to Newmarket win.

Fahey saddles fromthehorsesmouth.info tip Perfect Power to land Juddmonte at Newmarket

By Andrew Atkinson Richard Fahey saddled fromthehorsesmouth.info selection Perfect Power ridden by Christophe Soumillon to land the Group 1 Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes over 6 furlongs at Newmarket on Saturday. "He was a little bit fresh today - but he was...
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