Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Trainers pay homage to Sultan Ahmad Shah

By Andrew Atkinson SULTAN Ahmad Shah, former race horse owner, with his string including horses with Michael Jarvis, Roger Charlton, Roger Varian and Paul Cole, has died, aged 88. "It's very sad news," said Roger Varian, who saddled his first winner...
Dan Skelton: No worries about Allmankind's suitability for Cheltenham. Photo: Twitter

Allmankind to sparkle in Arkle?

Quote: 'I'm not saying we'll win - but I have nothing to point to that would make me think we'll definitely get beaten in the Arkle' - trainer Dan Skelton DAN Skelton trained five-year-old Allmankind runs in the Sporting...
Allmankind's third win from three outings

Allmankind’s third win from three outings at Chepstow in Grade 1 Coral Finale

By Andrew Atkinson Allmankind gained his third win, from three outings over hurdles, when winning the Grade 1 Coral Finale Juvenile Hurdle, under Harry Skelton at Chepstow. Allmankind, 11-10 favourite, fromthehorsesmouth.tips selection, is priced at 8-1 for the Triumph Hurdle -...
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...
Betting as part of trial sees owners access to on-course betting

Betting as part of trial sees owners access to on-course betting

By Andrew Atkinson The Racehorse Owners Association (ROA), Racecourse Association (RCA) and British Horseracing Authority (BHA) have issued a statement that includes betting as part of a trial for owners to have access to on-course betting. The move comes following feedback...
Aiden O'Brien

YES SIR! O’Brien’s seventh Derby win?

AIDEN O'Brien will saddle seven of the 13 runners going to post in Saturday's Investec Derby over 1 mile 4 furlongs at Epsom Downs - with a near £1million awaiting the winner - in Britain's richest race. According to...
Frankie Dettori: Nothing better than Royal Ascot with people.

COME ON YOU OLDIES!

Quote: 'The 20th British Classic for me, 50 years old. I’m only 10 behind Lester Piggott. Come on the oldies' - Frankie Dettori By Andrew Atkinson Frankie Dettori rode Mother Earth - second-string behind Aiden O’Brien’s Santa Barbara - to...
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...
Always Tipsy: Broke shoulder at Musselburgh.

Always Tipsy suffers fatal injury at Musselburgh in William Hill Handicap Hurdle

By Andrew Atkinson suffered a fatal injury at Musselburgh on December 22 after falling in the William Hill Handicap Hurdle. "I am extremely sorry to report that we lost Always Tipsy when he broke his shoulder at the third last hurdle...
Jockey Tom Marquand selfie down under. Photo: Twitter.

ROCK ON TOMMY!

Jockey, Marquand wins Group 3 Schweppervescence in Aussie By Andrew Atkinson Jockey Tom Marquand won the Group 3 Schweppervescence on the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained colt Holyfield on Saturday (March 28) in Australia, beating Untamed by 3/4 of a...
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...
VETERAN MICK, 89, LOOKING FOR CHEF

VETERAN MICK, 89, LOOKING FOR CHEF

Quote: 'Training 'osses is me morning job. In an afternoon it's time to relax. One way I unwind is to work on the farm. Y'see I'm a farmer at heart, I have always been. I've lived on farms...
SOARING Glory's win on Saturday, under jockey Jonjo O'Neill jnr, completed a fromthehorsesmouth.tips 289-1 four-horse winning accumulator at Ascot.

SOARING GLORY!

Ascot fromthehorsesmouth.tips 289-1 accumulator Lingfield 24-1 fromthehorsesmouth.tips treble Huntingdon fromthehorsesmouth.tips 14-1 double By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips SOARING Glory's win on Saturday, under jockey Jonjo O'Neill jnr, completed a fromthehorsesmouth.tips 289-1 four-horse winning accumulator at Ascot. Trained by Jonjo O'Neill...
Aiden O'Brien

All We Need Is Love!

By Andrew Atkinson Aiden O'Brien trained Love is heading straight to the Arc de Triomphe in October following a win in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks at York on August 20 over 1m 3f. "I'm delighted with the win and Ryan (Moore)...
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...
Cheltenham Festival Day 4 Friday March 18 Gold Cup feature race

Cheltenham Festival Day 4 Friday March 18 Gold Cup feature race

A Plus Tard and Tornado Flyer bids for Gold Cup glory By Andrew Atkinson The Grade 1 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup with a winning purse of £351,000 up for grabs is the feature race on the final day of the...
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...

Whoshotthesherrif Carlisle win

By Andrew Atkinson Philip Kirby trained Whoshotthesherrif returned to winning form at Carlisle on November 9 with a victory in the Durdar Graduation Chase C2 over 1m 7f. Six-year-old Whoshotthesherrif gained a 1 length win over Kiltealy Briggs, ridden by Sean...
Bishop was in Spain in recent years, with his wife at the Caballo Blanco Trekking Centre,

AINTREE GRAND NATIONAL BAN A JOKE!

What's In a Name? John By Andrew Atkinson A Stewards Enquiry is flagged up after comedian and former racehorse syndicate-owner John Bishop called for the Aintree Grand National to be pulled up. Bishop, 53, former syndicate owner of racehorse ‘Know Your...
BetVictor Racing Brand Ambassador Harry Rednapp with jockey Tom Marquand

Saturday’s Racing’s round-up. Newbury

Newbury 16 -1 accumulator By Andrew Atkinson Clive Cox trained Aratus ridden by Adam Kirby completed a fromthehorsesmouth.info 16-1 four-horse accumulator at Newbury on Saturday when landing the C3 BetVictor Handicap over 7 furlongs. Three-year-old Aratus made smooth headway two furlongs...

Jockey Evans tests positive for banned substance

Jockey Evans facing BHA disciplinary hearing amid allegations of testing positive for banned substance By Andrew Atkinson Jockey Nathan Evans is facing a disciplinary hearing by the BHA amid allegations of testing positive for a banned substance, understood to be...
Dettori 'pretty desperate' ground concerns ahead of Arc

Dettoris ‘girl’ Enable set for tilt at 2020 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

y Andrew Atkinson FRANKIE Dettori has revealed his 'girl' Enable is set for another tilt at the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 2020. "My girl is staying in training for next year. I can't wait. Come on Enable," said...
Cazoo Group One Epsom Derby runners and jockeys 

Cazoo Group One Epsom Derby runners and jockeys 

Adayar Adam Kirby Bolshoi Ballet Ryan Moore Gear Up Ben Curtis Hurricane Lane William Buick John Leeper Frankie Dettori Mac Swiney Kevin Manning Mohaafeth Jim Crowley Mojo Star David Egan One Ruler James Doyle Southern Lights Declan McDonogh Third Realm Andrea Atzeni Youth Spirit Tom Marquand
Billy Lee - Donkey Derby fame - to Royal Ascot winner.

Former ‘Donkey Derby’ jockey Billy Lee

A MAN who boarded a bus in Dublin - with a donkey - could well have been heading to the 'Donkey Derby' in years gone by! In respect of the Donkey Derby, a race of the ilk was run at...
Trainer Rebecca Bastiman has died, aged 40.

THE WORLD HAS LOST A SPECIAL PERSON – HEAVEN HAS GAINED AN ANGEL

Obituary: Rebecca Bastiman. Quote: 'We spent many a day at the races enjoying her company. I hope she gets the acknowledgement she deserves' - Grange Park Racing Club Syndicate manager Alan Crombie By Andrew Atkinson Trainer Rebecca Bastiman based at the...
Spanish property for sale | Property in Spain for sale