Eric saddles Harry’s Ridge Betway Handicap Newcastle win giving jockey Jason Hart 500th UK...
By Andrew Atkinson Exclusive
Eric Alston trained Harry's Ridge landed the 5 furlongs Betway Handicap (Division 1) at Newcastle on Friday night - to give jockey Jason Hart his 500th UK career win.
"I knew he was fit, but thought he...
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...
Remembering KEITH FLOYD
Quote: 'You can see by Keith's face he had a great night - the drinking continued into the early hours'
Andrew Atkinson talks to former amateur jockey, actor, musician and performing artist Gary Gibson Lennon, who rolled back...
Rachael Blackmore heads to France in Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris
By Andrew Atkinson
After what has been a season to remember for Rachael Blackmore - highlighted winning the Aintree Grand National in April and top jockey award at the Cheltenham Festival in March - she heads for a first ride...
Shiskin Arkle ‘cert’?
NICKY Henderson trained Shiskin is entered in the Arkle Chase, going to post as 8-11 favourite, having won the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham last season. Shishkin was noted when winning the Wayward Lad at Kempton Park.
Henderson saddles Epatante...
Sulekha Varma appointed Clerk of the Course at Aintree
By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips
SULEKHA Varma has been appointed as Clerk of the Course at Aintree Racecourse and North West Head of Racing for Jockey Club Racecourses.
"I am honoured to be taking on the role of Clerk of...
Mullins dual Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo eyes Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris glory
By Andrew Atkinson
Willie Mullins will saddle dual Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo under Paul Townend in Sunday's Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris at Auteuil.
"I think Al Boum Photo deserves to run in a Grand Steeple," said Mullins, speaking at...
Jack Berry MBE walking Grand National distance to raise money for IJF
By Andrew Atkinson
Jack Berry MBE is walking the Aintree Grand National distance of 4 miles to raise money for the injured jockeys fund 'Grand National weekend'.
"I'm no Captain Tom, but would like to raise £1,000 for the IJF," Jack,...
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...
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...
Resdev horses exit Kirby stables
Top Ville Ben well after undergoing vets procedure
By Andrew Atkinson
Philip Kirby has announced that a trio of Resdev horses has left the Green Oaks Farm stables in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
"It was a sad day saying goodbye to The...
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...
More to come from Dubai Days after Wetherby win
By Andrew Atkinson
Nick Alexander trainer of seven-year-old Dubai Days is confident of future success after winning at Wetherby on February 23 in a 2 miles Handicap Hurdle.
"I was really pleased with Dubai Days winning in good style at Wetherby,"...
MONUMENTAL EFFORT NEEDED
Quote: 'We ask for God’s blessing upon all those who are involved in horse racing' - Cartmel Priory Rev. Nick Devenish
Quote: 'If we all pull together, do the right thing, we will all get through this' -...
Pinatubo eyes Group 1, 2020 Qatar Prix Jean Prat glory
By Andrew Atkinson
Charlie Appleby trained Pinatubo heads a list of 14 runners in the 7 furlongs Group 1, 2020 Qatar Prix Jean Prat on Sunday, July 12, at Deauville, France.
Ballydoyle trainer Aidan O'Brien, who saddled Serpentine to victory in...
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...
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 dream looms for €670 purchase Skyace
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer John 'Shark' Hanlon's canny €670 purchase of former Willie Mullins trained six-year-old Skyace in June 2020 is one of the bargain buys of the NH Turf - with a Cheltenham Festival appearance looming.
Since being under the...
Whoshotthesheriff home for tea after Chasing bow at Carlisle
By Andrew Atkinson
Phil Kirby trained Whoshotthesherrif finished second at Carlisle on October 15 in the Class 3 Racing TV Novices Limited Handicap Chase over 1 mile 7 furlongs.
"Whoshotthesherrif is back home for tea time. An excellent start to his...
Sam Twiston-Davies and Nick Schofield bid farewell to Jack Sherwood – as he walks...
By Andrew Atkinson
Jockey Jack Sherwood has quit racing after a woefully disappointing year- and having been left in the wilderness - by the lack of rides in the sport.
Sherwood, 27, has hung up his saddle after a near decade...
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...
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...
Saturday Racing Roundup from Sandown
L'Homme Presse romps to 21 lengths win in Virgin Bet Grade 1
By Andrew Atkinson
Venetia Williams trained L'Homme Presse tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info under Charlie Deutsch won the G1 Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices' Chase at Sandown on Saturday by...
Pennine Cross 33-1 Catterick win for Kirby-Midgely
By Andrew Atkinson
Jockey Tom Midgley rode his first winner in the saddle for trainer Philip Kirby at Catterick on Monday - on 33-1 shot Pennine Cross.
"It was a brilliant ride by Tom, in riding his first National Hunt winner...
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...
