BHA confirm races from Huntingdon to be re-staged
By Andrew Atkinson
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed that a number of races from Huntingdon’s fixture on December 6, which was abandoned due to flooding, will be re-staged.
The races will continue to be supported by Fitzdares. The Fitzdares...
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...
Bristol De Mai in top National form
Conditional jockey Tom Midgley said: "My tip for the Aintree Grand National is Nigel Twiston-Davies trained 10-year-old BRISTOL DE MAI".
Jockey Daryl Jacob who rides Bristol De Mai (25-1), won the National in 2012 on Neptune Collonges: “Bristol De Mai...
LONE EAGLE SWOOPS IN 281-1 fromthehorsesmouth.info ACCUMULATOR
Fontwell Park fromthehorsesmouth.info 28-1 double
By Andrew Atkinson
Bashful Boy (10-3) trained by Suzi Best and ridden by Daryl Jacob and Willie Mullins trained Mojestic, ridden by Page Fuller (11-2) returned a fromthehorsesmouth.info 28-1 double at Fontwell on September 12.
Sir...
Craved completes fromthehorsesmouth.info 266-1 5-horse accumulator and £1,207 Canadian
Alarm after deer runs onto track at Newcastle!
By Andrew Atkinson
Willie Haggas trained Craved completed a fromthehorsesmouth.info 266-1 five-horse accumulator on Saturday, when winning the Betway 6 furlongs Novices Stakes at Newcastle, under jockey Tom Marquand.
Roksana (8-15), Enqarde (4-1),...
O’Brien awaits Arc de Triomphe announcement
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Roger Varian withdrew his scheduled runners at Newmarket, Redcar and Wolverhampton on Saturday - amid potential contamination of feed.
The decision by Varian came in the wake of Ballydoyle based trainer Aidan O'Brien's runners to participate at...
DR IN THE HOUSE!
Quote: 'In July 1814, Dr Syntax ran at Preston Racecourse, opposite Preston North End football stadium. It was the beginning of a remarkable career'.
Racing correspondent Andrew Atkinson looks back in Part 1 of a special Feature on Dr...
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...
Jockey Hayley Turner ‘absolutely gutted’ 2020 Shergar Cup cancelled
By Andrew Atkinson
The 2020 Shergar Cup at Ascot in August, highlighting jockeys worldwide along with an international women’s team, has been cancelled.
The Shergar Cup is a victim of the coronavirus pandemic. Nick Smith, Ascot’s director of racing, said: “Regrettably,...
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...
SLOW ROAD BACK FROM LOCKDOWN
Fingers crossed the dreaded Covid 19 retreats to allow everyone who loves this sport to enjoy a great season of jump racing - Nick Alexander
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Nick Alexander's scheduled runner Always Tipsy was a non-runner at Perth...
Focus on Trainer: CHRIS GORDON
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Chris Gordon is looking forward to the return of racing in June after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in March.
"It's good to hear that they are starting racing again on June 1," said Gordon, based at Morestead...
Trainer Kirby’s largest team of runners in one day hit by snow!
By Andrew Atkinson EXCLUSIVE
Race entries at Newcastle were affected by the snowfall on roads with many horses scheduled to go to post declared non-runners on Friday.
"The horrendous conditions en route to Newcastle resulted in so many non-runners- including ours...
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...
Trainer Spotlight: Richard Hannon
Richard Hannon junior, 43, who landed 174 winners in the 2018 Flat racing season, took the reins when his namesake father retired in 2013.
Hannon, based at Herridge Racing Stables, near Marlborough, Wiltshire, champion trainer in 2014, also has stables...
French 2000 and 1000 Guineas, scheduled for June, could switch from Longchamp to Deauville
By Andrew Atkinson
Government approval for racing in France has been withdrawn - from areas who remain affected by COVID-19 - amid racing resuming in the second week of May.
Longchamp, Saint-Cloud and Auteuil are part of the regions - with...
Nick thwarted on medical grounds at Ayr
By Andrew Atkinson
NICK Barratt-Atkin's debut ride under rules at Ayr on Tuesday evening - booked to ride the Phil Kirby trained Hard Times - was thwarted on medical grounds.
"I was told by the Clerk I couldn't ride," said disappointed...
Father-to-son succession for 100 years at Manor House Stables
By Andrew Atkinson
Stables in Middleham that are to be overhauled, with Sir Michael Stoute’s assistant James Horton appointed as trainer, were formerly owned by Lennie Peacock.
Based at Manor House Stud in Middleham, Peacock was the breeder of dual Guineas...
Kirby duo Mont Blanc and Fircombe Hall Newcastle debuts
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Philip Kirby two year old duo Mont Blanc and Fircombe Hall made their debuts at Gosforth Park, Newcastle on June 6.
"They will find easier assignments in future as the young pair lined up against some mightily...
Cheltenham Saturday meeting awaits inspection
By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips
CHELTENHAM races have been called off on Friday - after Prestbury Park suffered a waterlogged course - following lengthy rainfall in Gloucestershire.
The meeting was initially put in jeopardy after heavy rainfall overnight on Wednesday...
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.
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"They couldn't be having more fun!," said said Philip, who...
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...
Cheltenham Festival 2022
The 2022 four days Cheltenham Festival gets under starters orders on March 15 with the Unibet Champion Hurdle Grade 1 Challenge Trophy featured on the opening day.
The Betway Grade 1 Queen Mother Champion Chase is featured on March 16....
Aidan O’Brien triple bid to land Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket in first Classic...
By Andrew Atkinson
Aidan O'Brien saddles a triple bid to land the Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday in the first Classic of the 2021 Flat campaign.
Ballydoyle maestro O'Brien's trio Battleground, Van Gogh and Wembley (3.40) the latter tipped...
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...
