Saturday, May 2, 2026
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...
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...
Delia Bushell is to stand down as Jockey Club group chief executive.

Delia Bushell stands down as group chief executive – Jockey Club

The Jockey Club has announced that Chief Group executive Delia Bushell would stand down immediately - after 13 months in charge - amid allegations of misconduct, including bullying behaviour towards colleagues, inappropriate racist comments and sharing offensive materials. The statement...
EMMA Lavelle trained Paisley Park

Paisley Park and Envoi Allen Cheltenham bankers?

EMMA Lavelle trained Paisley Park goes to post as 3-1 favourite in the Stayers' Hurdle after impressing in the last two years with eight victories from 10 runs, underlined when winning a second Long Walk at Ascot. Envoi Allen is...
Vintage Clouds - 2020 Grand National bid.

VINTAGE NATIONAL WIN WILL LEAVE TREVOR IN THE CLOUDS!

TREVOR Hemmings is eyeing a FOURTH £1m 2020 Randox Health Aintree Grand National winner with Vintage Clouds at the world renowned Merseyside track on April 4. "Vintage Clouds is a very good horse - very steady," said Octogenarian Mr Hemmings,...
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...
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...
American Jockey GARY Stevens

USA racing authorities to use their ‘Noggin’ ?!

By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips GARY Stevens, a leading American jockey, who I met and interviewed during his riding career in the UK, has aired his views on the rising deaths of horses in America. Gary, three times winner of...
Cartmel's annual race meetings are scheduled during May-August,

CARTMEL STICKY TOFFEE FOR WINNING CONNECTIONS!

Quote: 'We know you all love a party - but please do not come. It may be tempting to say 'let's watch from the woods' - Cartmel General manager Geraldine McKay Quote: 'With racing behind closed doors,  Cartmel...
Tiger Roll - Photo courtesy Cheltenham Racecourse Twitter

Tiger Roll wins Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham under tearful jockey Donoghue

By Andrew Atkinson Tiger Roll (9-2) defied the odds when the dual Aintree Grand National winner landed the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at the Cheltenham Festival under Keith Donoghue. Gordon Elliott trained Tiger Roll was switched to Denise Foster following an...
Johnson winning on Dostal Phil at Newbury

Johnson ‘salutes all’ after announcing retirement

By Andrew Atkinson Richard Johnson OBE announced his retirement at Newton Abbot on Saturday - with a tearful farewell to the sport in which he was crowned champion NH jockey four times in a glittering career. Johnson's Cheltenham Gold Cup wins...
Former champion Flat jockey Jamie Spencer set to return

Former champion Flat jockey Jamie Spencer set to return

By Andrew Atkinson Former champion Flat jockey Jamie Spencer has been given the go-ahead to return to race-riding following a long spell on the sidelines, having broke his hip on the gallops. "It has been a long three months since I...
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...

FOCUS on Assistant trainer: Simon Olley

Simon Olley is the lynchpin of Green Oaks. The hardest working assistant trainer in the business - Philip Kirby By Andrew Atkinson Assistant trainer Simon Olley is a grafter and key cog in the success of trainer Philip Kirby racing...
Aspiring jockey Jacob Pritchard Webb

Aspiring jockey Jacob Pritchard Webb, 23, told by medics he will never walk again...

By Andrew Atkinson Aspiring jockey Jacob Pritchard Webb, 23, has been told by medics he will never walk again after a horrific fall at Auteuil racecourse, in Paris, causing serious damage to his spine. Leicester born Jacob, who moved to France...
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...
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...
Lostintranslation 'Boxing clever' ahead of King George V1

Lostintranslation ‘Boxing clever’ ahead of King George V1

By Andrew Atkinson Lostintranslation's drifting odds of 8-1 for the King George V1 Chase on Boxing Day could be a Christmas cracker of a price - if proven a blip in form was due to muddy going in the Betfair...
BHA confirm races from Huntingdon to be re-staged

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...
Aiden O'Brien

Ascot date change would clog-up racing pattern – Ascot’s Director of Racing Nick Smith

By Andrew Atkinson Racing in England is set to return on June 1 with Irish meetings scheduled to resume on June 8, as easing of the coronavirus lockdown comes into play. Royal Ascot gets underway on June 16, leaving Irish trainers...
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...
James Horton: Very pleased with Rhythm Master, who looks fantastic.

Feature: Rhythm Master tuned up for Thirsk comeback

 'Provided the ground stays soft, it will be exciting to get Rhythm Master on the track. He did a piece of work on Saturday morning and I was very pleased. He looks fantastic and seems in a very...

Gary Gibson Lennon: Piggott style-riding-short-stirrups, arse-in-the-air!

Quote: 'I just wish my granddad could have given me a leg-up - he would have been so proud. Seeing me return to the Paddock, covered head to boots in sand, he would have said his usual two...
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...
Tiger Roll withdrawn from Aintree Grand National

Tiger Roll withdrawn from Aintree Grand National

By Andrew Atkinson Tiger Roll will not run in the 2021 Aintree Grand National in a controversial move - having been handicapped to carry 11st 9lbs. Gordon Elliott based Gigginstown based stables claim the horse's allocated handicap mark of 166 did...
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