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...
O’Brien-Santa Barbara eye Qipco 1,000 Guineas glory
By Andrew Atkinson
Ballydoyle trainer Aidan O'Brien says three-year-old Santa Barbara, 7-4 favourite in the Qipco 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket on May 2, slashed from 10-1, is 'coming along nicely'.
O'Brien, eyeing a fifth 1,000 Guineas victory in the last six...
Gaillard Du Mesnil fromthehorsesmouth.info tip wins opener at Dublin Festival Leopardstown meeting
By Andrew Atkinson
Gaillard Du Mesnil (13-8f) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info won the opening race at the Dublin Festival at Leopardstown on Saturday, when landing the Grade 1 Cheltenham Novice Hurdle (C1) over 2m 6f.
Willie Mullins' trained five-year-old Gaillard Du Mesnil...
Juddmonte Group 1 Irish Oaks winner Snowfall ‘very special, very smart – she has...
By Andrew Atkinson
Ryan Moore romped to a 8 1/2 lengths victory on Aidan O'Brien trained Snowfall landing the Juddmonte Group 1 Irish Oaks over 1m 4f at the Curragh on Saturday.
"We purposely let her down a little from Epsom...
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...
Brian Hughes announced as National Hunt Champion jockey
Nicky Henderson trainers' champion. Jonjo O'Neill jnr top Conditional jockey. JP McManus top racehorse owner
By Andrew Atkinson
Brian Hughes has been announced as National Hunt racing champion jockey, with Nicky Henderson named trainers' champion and JP McManus top racehorse...
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...
Heartbroken groom Seainin set to lead-up Envoi Allen at Cheltenham Festival
By Andrew Atkinson
Henry de Bromhead has offered groom Seainin Mahon to lead-up Envoi Allen at the Cheltenham Festival after the seven-year-old left Gordon Elliott's yard in the wake of his BHA ban after sitting astride a dead horse.
"It would...
It’s a ‘breeze’ as fromthehorsesmouth.info lands 138-1 Lingfield accumulator: £408 Yankee
By Andrew Atkinson
John Gosden trained Hidden Breeze (4-5) won the Betway Class 5 Novice Stakes over 6f to complete a fromthehorsesmouth.info 138-1 four-horse accumulator at Lingfield Park on Saturday.
Hidden Breeze, ridden by Nick Mackay, gained a 2 3/4 lengths...
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...
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...
WINTER WONDERLAND
Quote: 'Three inches of snow fell on a wintery day - and six inches at the top of the gallop. The gallops are in good working order and the horses appear fresh and well'.
By Andrew Atkinson
Nick Alexander's stables in...
Dashel Drasher wins Grade 1 Betfair Ascot Chase
The Two Amigos (13-2) ew fromthehorsesmouth.info tip placed in William Hill Grand National Trial Handicap
By Andrew Atkinson
Master Tommytucker (7-2) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info finished second in the Grade 1 Betfair Ascot Chase behind Dashel Drasher (4-1) trained by Jeremy Scott and ridden...
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...
Cazoo Group One Epsom Derby runners and jockeys
Adayar Adam Kirby
Bolshoi Ballet Ryan Moore
Gear Up Ben Curtis
Hurricane Lane William Buick
John Leeper Frankie Dettori
Mac Swiney Kevin Manning
Mohaafeth Jim Crowley
Mojo Star David Egan
One Ruler James Doyle
Southern Lights Declan McDonogh
Third Realm Andrea Atzeni
Youth Spirit Tom Marquand
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...
Alston saddles Redrosezorro – tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info – in Catterick William Hill Veterans Handicap
By Andrew Atkinson
Veteran trainer Eric Alston saddled Redrosezorro - tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info - to win the Class 4 William Hill Veterans Handicap over 5 furlongs at Catterick.
Ridden by Jason Hart, six year old Redrosezorro - backed from 4-1 to...
RACING UNDER THE ‘COSH’ OF CORONAVIRUS
Andrew Atkinson looks at the cost to racing with trainer Nick Alexander after the cold spell and snow that lead to ice and ground frozen this month, leading to a plethora of meetings abandoned.
"Luckily the gallops have been in...
Lady Buttons arrives at Coolmore
By Andrew Atkinson
Lady Buttons who retired last year after a successful career has arrived at Coolmore stud in Ireland to stand with Walk In The Park.
"Lady Buttons arrived in Ireland on her way to Coolmore, Castlehyde, for a date...
Hollie in wonderland at Ascot
By Andrew Atkinson
Roger Teal trained Oxted (9-1) ridden by Cieron Fallon, selected each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info was placed (Skybet) in the Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup over 1m 7f at Ascot on Saturday.
Hollie Doyle was up on Archie Watson...
Trevor Hemmings CVO reducing string of horses
Racehorse owner and three times Aintree Grand National winner Trevor Hemmings CVO reducing string of horses
COVID-19. The effect of Covid-19 is part of it. It’s a big reduction - racing manager Michael Meagher.
By Andrew Atkinson
Racehorse owner and...
Kirby labels Lady Buttons a ‘legend’!
By Andrew Atkinson
Lady Buttons trainer Philip Kirby has labelled the Green Oaks Farm, Richmond, Yorkshire stables star a 'legend' - after adding to her CV with a memorable performance at Doncaster on Saturday.
"We are so proud of this absolutely...
Fanshawe’s Spanish Archer targets Cazoo at Donny
By Andrew Atkinson
John Fanshawe saddles Spanish Archer (3.30) at Doncaster on Saturday in the Cazoo Class 2 Handicap over 1m 2f tipped each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info.
Spanish Archer looks a good bet under Barry McCugh carrying 9st 9lbs after being noted...
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...
Former racehorse Erniesmilkcart trained by Mick Easterby still hitting the headlines!
Quote: 'Most of all he is a pleasure to own. I’m so glad I found Bertie - and Bertie found me' - Annabelle Burne
By Andrew Atkinson
Former racehorse Erniesmilkcart - Ernie - trained by Mick Easterby is still hitting...



































