Friday, May 8, 2026

WINTER WONDERLAND

Quote: 'Three inches of snow fell on a wintery day - and six inches at the top of the gallop. The gallops are in good working order and the horses appear fresh and well'. By Andrew Atkinson Nick Alexander's stables in...
Al Dancer who beat Master Tommytucker in October go head-to-head at Cheltenham.

Master Tommytucker and Al Dancer Cheltenham Caspian Caviar Gold Cup Handicap Chase head-to-head

By Andrew Atkinson Paul Nicholls trained Master Tommytucker and Nigel Twiston-Davies trained Al Dancer go to post in the 19 runners Grade 3 Caspian Caviar Gold Cup 2m 4 1/2f Handicap Chase at Cheltenham on Saturday, December 12, having swerved...
Trainers Aidan O’Brien and son Donnacha fined-ban for breaches of anti-Covid 19 protocols

Trainers Aidan O’Brien and son Donnacha fined-ban for breaches of anti-Covid 19 protocols

By Andrew Atkinson Trainers Aidan O’Brien and his son Donnacha have been fined and banned by the IRHB from attending racecourses - for breaches of anti-Covid 19 protocols amid the resumption of racing in June. Both were fined €2,500 - £2,200...
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...
Aidan O'Brien out on the gallops

Leopardstown fromthehorsesmouth.info 30-1 double

15-1 double at Market Rasen 12-1 double at Wolverhampton 4-1 double at Stratford By Andrew Atkinson Glounthaune (5-1) trained by Aidan O'Brien landed the Group 3 Stakes under J. A. Heffernan and Lunar Power (4-1) trained by Noel Meade won...
Trainer Kirby and family rescued by emergency services

Trainer Kirby and family rescued by emergency services

By Andrew Atkinson Trainer Phil Kirby is back holding the reins at his Green Oaks Farm in Richmond, Yorkshire after an eventful family break in Cornwall - having had to be rescued on the Helford River. "We are back at Green...
Jayne Sivills: We are absolutely gutted. Once in a lifetime horse and will stay with me forever.

Lady Buttons underdeveloped ovaries prevents her from conceiving and carrying a foal

Quote: 'It is incredibly sad for Keith, Jayne and ultimately Buttons that she won’t ever have a foal by her side. She was clearly meant to be a very special one off’ - Pippa Kirby By Andrew Atkinson Retired Lady...
Willie Mullins trained Gaillard Du Mesnil fromthehorsesmouth.info tip.

Gaillard Du Mesnil fromthehorsesmouth.info tip wins opener at Dublin Festival Leopardstown meeting

By Andrew Atkinson Gaillard Du Mesnil (13-8f) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info won the opening race at the Dublin Festival at Leopardstown on Saturday, when landing the Grade 1 Cheltenham Novice Hurdle (C1) over 2m 6f. Willie Mullins' trained five-year-old Gaillard Du Mesnil...
Presenting Percy.

Presenting Percy moves to Gordon Elliott’s stables in County Meath

Quote: 'It has been a very difficult decision - but it is the right time for a change," owner Philip Reynolds By Andrew Atkinson Presenting Percy has moved to Gordon Elliott's stables in County Meath, from Pat Kelly, based in...
Gary Noonan rode 10-1 tip Cosmic Rock to victory at Listowel.

IRISH EYES ARE SMILING!

LISTOWEL 66-1 DOUBLE CURRAGH 39-1 ACCUMULATOR By Andrew Atkinson Aidan O'Brien trained Luxembourg (8-13) and Jeroboam (2-1), Johnny Murtagh trained Magnifico (7-2) and Art Power (4-5) trained by Tim Easterby returned a 39-1 fromthehorsesmouth.info four horse accumulator at The Curragh...
Racing plans will allow owners to attend race meetings behind closed doors from July 4

Racing plans will allow owners to attend race meetings behind closed doors from July...

‘Test events’ scheduled this week to pilot new protocols Attendance limited to two owners per horse By Andrew Atkinson Breaking news Racehorse owners will be able to start attending race meetings behind closed doors from Saturday July 4 in a...
Al Boum Photo

BOUM TIME AT CHELTENHAM – Cheltenham Festival Day 4

By Andrew Atkinson Al Boum Photo (3.05) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info is tilting towards a third consecutive Grade One Cheltenham Gold Cup win on Friday, the Willie Mullins trained favourite ridden by Paul Townend. A Plus Tard, ridden by Rachael Blackmore and...
Trainer Henry De Bromhead

Journey With Me, Goven, Elimay fromthehorsesmouth.info Naas treble

Marvel De Cerisy (7-1), Whiskey Lullaby (4-1) placed By Andrew Atkinson Henry de Bromhead trained Journey With Me under Rachael Blackmore tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info landed the Connolly's Red Mills Irish EBF Auction Novice Hurdle at Naas on Saturday. Six-year-old Journey With...
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...
Richard Fahey saddled Umm Kulthum to Newmarket win.

Umm Kulthum, tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info, lands Newmarket Betfair Stakes

By Andrew Atkinson Richard Fahey trained Umm Kulthum, tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info, landed the Class 1 Betfair Kilvington Stakes over 6 furlongs at Newmarket on Saturday. Four-year-old Umm Kulthum (10-3) ridden by Christophe Soumillon gained a neck victory ahead of Tenaya Kenyon...
Eric Alston, apprentice jockey to trainer, spanning almost six decades, saddles Maid In India at Haydock Park on June 8.

Eric Alston – apprentice jockey to trainer – spanning almost six decades

By Andrew Atkinson Exclusive ERIC Alston is approaching 60 years in the Sport of Kings, the Lancashire born trainer having been apprentice jockey with Walter Wharton in the sixties. On Saturday at Haydock Park Eric and his wife Susan, who have...

Trainer Henry de Bromhead eyeing up Cheltenham success

Trainer Henry de Bromhead who has a plethora of runners at the Cheltenham Festival talks about some of his entries. Cheltenham Gold Cup: A Plus Tard: "I am delighted with him - we decided to put him away for...
Jockeys ban overturned following appeal

Jockeys ban overturned following appeal

By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips EXCLUSIVE THE seven jockeys suspended for 10 days at Sandown Park, for refusing to stop riding - despite the stop-race yellow flag being waved - have had it overturned, following appeal. Jockeys Jamie Moore, Daryl...
William Buick rides Space Blues (3.00) at York.

Buick awaits medical advice ahead of Royal Ascot

By Andrew Atkinson WILLIAM Buick is awaiting medical advice as to whether he can return to racing at Royal Ascot this month - in the wake of suffering post head-injury syndrome in May. Buick, 30, underwent tests at Addenbrooke's Hospital in...
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...
Racing await government nod to return in May - BHA chief Nick Rust

Racing await government nod to return in May – BHA chief Nick Rust

By Andrew Atkinson Racing could be set to return in May as some trainers pressed their cause - on the back of racing continuing behind closed doors in Australia and Hong Kong. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) chief Nick Rust has...
 Bellshill: Fatal injury denied 2021 Aintree Grand National run.

Westwood denied Aintree Grand National dream

Quote: 'To win the National would be unbelievable. It’s what dreams are made of - the biggest horse race in the world' - Lee Westwood. By Andrew Atkinson Racehorse Bellshill, co-owned by Lee Westwood, entered in the 2021 Randox Health...
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Staff wanted at James Moffatt Cartmel stables

By Andrew Atkinson racing  correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips TRAINER James Moffatt, based at Cartmel, Cumbria, is looking for full and part time staff - either with or without racing experience. "We are looking for new members to add to our small, but successful...
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...
Oisin Murphy unexpectedly collected the leading jockeys title at Royal Ascot 2021

Murphy set to miss 2020 St Leger Classic at Doncaster on September 12, pending...

Quote: 'I went 18 months without a suspension anywhere in the world. Now I’ve been hit with a big one. Such is life' - champion jockey Murphy By Andrew Atkinson The 2020 St Leger Classic at Doncaster on September 12...
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