Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Focus on Trainer Nick Alexander

STAY SAFE, HEALTHY - AND SAY A PRAYER FOR THE WORLD. GOD BLESS Quote: 'A massive and heartfelt thank you goes out to our fantastic team of owners and staff, both of whose loyalty and commitment have brought...

Trainer Nick over the moon with Eagle Ridge win

By Andrew Atkinson Trainer Nick Alexander is looking ahead to February to saddle Eagle Ridge again - after winning at Musselburgh on New Year's day. "New Year’s day at Musselburgh was very different this year - but I was still over...
Eric Alston saddles Jabbarockie (4.05) Haydock Be Friendly Handicap.

Tedburrow celebrates his 29th birthday

£6,000 Tedburrow ridden by leading jockeys including Frankie Dettori, winning £889,000, racing in Hong Kong, Italy, Dubai and UK Quote: He'll most probably outlive me! quipped veteran trainer Eric Alston, 76, as Tedburrow celebrates 29th birthday By Andrew Atkinson EXCLUSIVE Retired...
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...

Haydock Park abandoned due to four inches of snow and rain

By Andrew Atkinson Haydock Park's meeting December 30 has been called off - 48 hours in advance following heavy rain - and four-inches of snow falling! "Unfortunately due to four inches of snow overnight and substantial rain on Boxing Day racing...
Andrew Atkinson with Sir Alex Ferguson at Haydock Park.

From a ‘tanner each-way’ bet – to joining the Sport of Kings – Sir...

By Andrew Atkinson SIR Alex Ferguson entered his 21st year as a racehorse owner going into 2019 - one of the Sport of King's most successful persons - having placed a 'tanner each-way' bet, that lured him into racing decades...
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...
Bob Olinger (6-4) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info landed the opening race on day two

BOB ON! Cheltenham Festival Day 2

Quote: 'Bob Olinger has great potential - he was 'sky high' - winning at Cheltenham is what it's all about' - Rachael Blackmore By Andrew Atkinson Bob Olinger (6-4) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info landed the opening race on day two at...
Speredek: Some great days, said trainer Nigel Hawke.

Speredek to be retired

By Andrew Atkinson Trainer Nigel Hawke has announced that 10-year-old Speredek will be retired after a fall at Sandown Park on January 2, that led to concerns for its life after covers were placed in situ. "Speredek is home after giving...
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...
Lady Buttons: set to retire?

LADY BUTTONS SET TO RETIRE?

One race at time starting at Wetherby, with the aim of going to Doncaster. I’ve watched her enough times to know when she’s working well, and when she isn’t. She’ll tell us when she doesn’t want to carry...
William Haggas saddles Cannonized in York Listed Coral Rockingham Stakes (2.02).

Racing Saturday at Beverley and Windsor

Haggas to Breeze in with Hurricane Ivor in William Hill Sprint Stakes at Beverley By Andrew Atkinson William Haggas saddles Hurricane Ivor (3.15) in the Class 1 William Hill Sprint Stakes over 5 furlongs at Beverley on Saturday. Tom Marquand takes the...
Commanche Red: fallen out of love with racing.

Gordon waiting for better ground for Mellow Ben as stablemate Commanche Red falls out...

By Andrew Atkinson Trainer Chris Gordon based at Morestead Stables in Winchester, Hampshire, is waiting for better ground after Mellow Ben finished fourth in the Ladbrokes 3 miles Handicap Chase at Kempton, with stablemate Commanche Red pulled-up. "We had a couple...
Dettori sheds tears after superstar Enable retired

Dettori sheds tears after superstar Enable retired

Quote: 'I did cry. It was a bit of an emotional moment, we were still thinking about rolling the dice one more time' - Dettori By Andrew Atkinson Frankie Dettori shed tears after it was announced that superstar racehorse Enable...
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...
Trevor Hemmings: Wonderful owner who had such a lovely, wicked sense of humour

Obituary: Trevor Hemmings

By Andrew Atkinson Chief Sports Editor Three-times Grand National winner, Trevor Hemmings, died on October 11, aged 86. I knew and spoke to Mr Hemmings, who owned Championship club Preston North End, during reporting on The Lilywhites at Deepdale and at...
Nigel Twiston-Davies saddles Ballyandy (2.18) Chepstow.

Twiston-Davies ‘tips’ Bristol De Mai to win £200,000 Betfair Chase at Haydock

By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips NIGEL Twiston-Davies says Bristol De Mai (3.00) favourite to win the £200,000 Betfair Chase at Haydock Park on Saturday, Betfair Chase Day, should win the race. Speaking at Grange Hill Farm yard in Gloucestershire, Twiston-Davies...
Trainer Philip Kirby announces Lady Buttons retirement 

Trainer Philip Kirby announces Lady Buttons retirement 

By Andrew Atkinson Lady Buttons trained by Philip Kirby has retired following a small setback that would have seen the mare sidelined until late December. "It’s been a significant day here at the yard and time has been called on a...
Former jockey turned trainer Joseph O'Brien (right) with his father Aidan.25) Cheltenham.

Bombshell for Lingfield in Saturday Ladbrokes Novice Stakes

By Andrew Atkinson Joseph O'Brien trained Bombshell (2.40) is napped to land the Ladbrokes Novice Stakes over 5 furlongs at Lingfield Park on Saturday. Irish trainer O'Brien has booked talented Ben Curtis for the ride, on the back of Bombshell finishing...
Altior with Nicky Henderson

Altior gets nod over Cyrname at Ascot

By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips NICKY Henderson trained Altior (2.05) is tipped by  fromthehorsesmouth.tips to win the Christy 1965 Chase Grade 2 over 2 miles 5 furlongs at Ascot on Saturday in a mouthwatering race against Cyrname. Altior, nine-year-old, unbeaten...
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...
Presenting Percy win will do him world of good

Presenting Percy win will do him world of good

Gordon Elliott trained nine-year-old Presenting Percy returned to winning ways at Thurles this month, when beating Kemboy under jockey Jack Kennedy, having last won in January 2019. Presenting Percy fell when seventh two out in the 2020 Cheltenham Gold Cup...
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...
Nicky Henderson trained Santini

Henderson trained Santini joins King George VI Boxing Day party!

By Andrew Atkinson Nicky Henderson trained Santini has been supplemented at £5,000 to run in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day: We've joined the party! "We're going to join the party. We're up for it...
Cheltenham Festival Day 3 Thursday March 17

Finger pointed at Cheltenham by owners

By Andrew Atkinson Racehorse owner Richard Hutchings has pointed a finger at the controversial 2020 Cheltenham Festival in March going ahead - having a backlash in managing to get his horse into a race. "We have a share in a horse...
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