Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Dettori rides Extravagant Kid in King Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot

Dettori rides Extravagant Kid in King Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot

Dettori rides Extravagant Kid in King Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot with Moore switching to Keep Busy By Andrew Atkinson Frankie Dettori will ride Extravagant Kid in the King Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot on June 15, due to jockey...
Ukulele star 'Cloggy' George Formby remains youngest jockey, age 10

Ukulele star ‘Cloggy’ George Formby remains youngest jockey, age 10

Ukulele legendary star George Formby became apprentice jockey at trainer Thomas Schofield's Epsom based stables, where he raced professionally, aged 10, the youngest ever professional jockey to this day. Formby, who died in March 1961, was removed from formal education at...
Tom Marquand rode Aljaryaal fromthehorsesmouth.info tip to win Unibet Handicap at Kempton.

DETTORI SADDLED WITH DERBY FAVOURITE!

Marquand 'jocked-off' English King at Epsom By Andrew Atkinson Tom Marquand, one of British racing's rising stars, has been 'jocked-off' English King in the Investec 2000 Derby at Epsom next month - with Frankie Dettori in the saddle. Marquand, 22, who...

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...
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...
Frankie Dettori geared up for Royal Ascot 

Frankie Dettori geared up for Royal Ascot 

By Andrew Atkinson  Frankie Dettori is all geared up for the behind closed doors meeting at Royal Ascot after the meeting was given the go ahead amid racing's lockdown in mid-March, due to COVID-19. "Royal Ascot is here and I am...
Lester Piggott tutors Gary race- riding in Newmarket.

Goodbye Lester – greatest jockey in history of racing. God bless and Rest In...

By Andrew Atkinson EXCLUSIVE Legendary jockey Lester Piggott's death at the age of 86 has reminisced memories for Gary Gibson-Lennon, who was tutored by Piggott in Newmarket. "Goodbye Lester, you was the greatest jockey in history of racing. God bless you...
Frankie Dettori: Nothing better than Royal Ascot with people.

Chill-out time for Dettori in France as Italian misses York Ebor meeting

By Andrew Atkinson Frankie Dettori remains in France after his decision to miss York's Ebor meeting that commences on August 19 paid off as he won on Mishriff and Palace Pier at Deauville - bagging a combined £400,000 winning purse...

2021 Cheltenham Festival behind closed doors

2021 Cheltenham Festival behind closed doors - spectators not allowed under coronavirus guidelines By Andrew Atkinson The 2021 Cheltenham Festival during March 16-19 is to take place behind closed doors and spectators will not be allowed to attend under current...
Rachel was the winner of the RTE Sports Personality of the Year

Incredible year for top jockey Rachael Blackmore

By Andrew Atkinson Jockey Rachael Blackmore was the winner of the 2021 World Sport Star category at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards. "It was just an incredible year and far surpassed anything I could have ever imagined," said...
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...
Cheltenham Festival Champion Hurdle

Cheltenham Festival Champion Hurdle

Honeysuckle has never let me down - I can’t see why this year would be any different - Rachael Blackmore By Andrew Atkinson Rachael Blackmore heads for the 2022 Cheltenham Festival on the back of becoming the first woman to...
 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...
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...
Mick Easterby: In tears after 21 year old Blue Spinnaker suffered injury.

Trainer Mick Easterby, 89, in tears after Blue Spinnaker suffers fatal injuries amid poaching

By Andrew Atkinson Veteran trainer Mick Easterby, 89, was left in tears after the death of 21 year old retired racehorse Blue Spinnaker suffered fatal injuries following a poaching incident. "I believe this is a result of poachers coming into the...
Aidan O'Brien

O’Brien notches up third win in Longines Hong Kong Vase in Sha Tin with...

By Andrew Atkinson Aidan O'Brien trained Mogul, ridden by Ryan Moore, notched up a third victory in the Longines Hong Kong Vase in Sha Tin gaining a 3 lengths win over Exultant, with Columbus County, third. "We’re delighted with him. He’s...
Lucinda Russell OBE trainer of Ahoy Senor: You can't expect to win every time.

Ahoy Senor eyes 2022 Cheltenham Festival

By Andrew Atkinson Lucinda Russell OBE reports Ahoy Senor is heading for the 2022 Cheltenham Festival in the wake of his defeat on Boxing Day - with an outing at Wetherby in February pencilled in. "We could look at the Towton...
Image: Leopardstown RC Twitter - A victorious Kevin Sexton heads to the winner's enclosure after steering home Good Time Jonny in the PaddyPower Handicap Hurdle

Saturday Racing Roundup from Leopardstown

Mullins on song at Dublin Racing Festival Blue Lord, Good Time Jonny, Facile Vega fromthehorsesmouth.info 57-1 treble By Andrew Atkinson Willie Mullins trained Blue Lord under Paul Townend tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info landed the Grade 1 Irish Arkle Novice Chase at...
Jockey Benoit de la Sayette positive cocaine test

Trainer Gosden standing by jockey Benoit de la Sayette amid positive cocaine test

By Andrew Atkinson Trainer John Gosden is standing by apprentice teenage jockey Benoit de la Sayette after being suspended by the British Horseracing Authority pending a disciplinary inquiry into a positive test for cocaine. "Benoit is a teenager and I will...
Winfola has a tricky race, in trying to beat Dark Lochnagar, who is also a classy flat horse, and the likely short priced favourite

NEWCASTLE BID FOR KIRBY ACE

Focus on trainer Philip Kirby Louis Vac Pouch swerves Kempton on Saturday for either Cheltenham or Aintree tilt By Andrew Atkinson Philip Kirby saddles runners at on Friday in what the Richmond, north Yorkshire, Green Oaks Farm stables based trainer...
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...

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...
Hat-trick Bushypark enters winner's enclosure at Hexham. Photo courtesy Hexham races.

A WALK IN THE PARK!

By Andrew Atkinson Bushypark completed a hat-trick of victories on December 9 when landing the Follow Hexham Racecourse on Facebook Handicap Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs under jockey Tommy Dowson. Trained by Philip Kirby at Green Oaks Farm stables in...
Horse Racing: Why Should You Pick This Sport?

Horse Racing: Why Should You Pick This Sport?

The sport of horseracing can trace its roots back thousands of years and is widely practiced across the globe. Chariot racing was widely practiced in classical Greece and Rome. Horse racing has remained one of the world's greatest spectator...
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...
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