Obituary: Trevor Hemmings
By Andrew Atkinson Chief Sports Editor
Three-times Grand National winner, Trevor Hemmings, died on October 11, aged 86.
I knew and spoke to Mr Hemmings, who owned Championship club Preston North End, during reporting on The Lilywhites at Deepdale and at...
Johnson and Hughes head-to-head as Cheltenham looms
The 2020 Cheltenham Festival during March 10-13 could see a mouthwatering jockey's title finale between Richard Johnson and Brian Hughes - going head-to-head to lift the crown.
Reigning champion NH jockey Johnson and Hughes are neck and neck vying for...
MOORE THE MERRIER
Moore on board Magical in Sunday’s Longines Hong Kong Cup at Sha Tin and rides Mogul in Vase
By Andrew Atkinson
Ryan Moore will continue as the leading jockey for Aidan O'Brien next season after speculation about Moore’s post at the...
Elliott ban from Cheltenham Festival
The British Horseracing Authority used its powers under its own rules to refuse to allow horses trained by Gordon Elliott to race in Britain, placing a year ban, of which six months suspended, following a photo of him sat...
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...
EBDON OVERWHELMED
Peter Ebdon, former world snooker champion, racehorse breeder and owner has announced his retirement, due to spinal issues. ANDREW ATKINSON reports on Ebdon's career, a racehorse owner, to pedigree consultant, at Batsford Stud in Gloucestershire.
PETER Ebdon, who I did...
Experience Equestrian Rides At Timber Valley Ranch Ohio
If you're searching for a tranquil trip where you can connect with nature and the horse while spending quality time with family or friends, a ranch ride experience may be precisely what you're looking for.
A ranch ride vacation is...
Jockeys ban overturned following appeal
By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips EXCLUSIVE
THE seven jockeys suspended for 10 days at Sandown Park, for refusing to stop riding - despite the stop-race yellow flag being waved - have had it overturned, following appeal.
Jockeys Jamie Moore, Daryl...
‘MIRACLE’ AS CURTIS AND HORNBY TAKE HORROR FALL
Quote: 'Luckily I stayed conscious. Ben took a bad slap and was unconscious - luckily he walked away. Thankfully the horses were fine' - jockey Rob Hornby
By Andrew Atkinson
Jockey Ben Curtis is set to undergo scans after a...
VENICE ‘PAPPY’ RICHARDS/Alex Higgins
The passing of Venice 'Pappy' Richards, Southern Caribbean jockey, mirrors former apprentice jockey Alex Higgins' death
By Andrew Atkinson
Barbados born Venice 'Pappy' Richards, dubbed the greatest jockey in Southern Caribbean thoroughbred racing history, has passed away in Trinidad and...
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...
Perfect Power in great shape ahead of Qipco 2,000 Guineas
By Andrew Atkinson
Perfect Power is set to go to post in the Group 1 Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on April 30, following the Group 3 Greenham Stakes victory at Newbury on April 16.
"Perfect Power is in great shape...
Appreciate It and Shiskin combined 36 lengths Cheltenham rout as duo bolt up!
By Andrew Atkinson
Appreciate It trained by Willie Mullins - tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info - won the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle on day one of the Cheltenham Festival ridden by Paul Townend, gaining a 24 lengths victory ahead of Ballyadam...
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...
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...
Trainer Kirby and family rescued by emergency services
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Phil Kirby is back holding the reins at his Green Oaks Farm in Richmond, Yorkshire after an eventful family break in Cornwall - having had to be rescued on the Helford River.
"We are back at Green...
Philip is over the Moon!
By Andrew Atkinson
Spanish Moon, a two years old Colt, has arrived at racing trainer Philip Kirby's north Yorkshire, Green Oaks stables, having been purchased in France.
"Meet the new boy Spanish Moon - isn't he just stunning," Philip, who trains...
BHA announce owners new coronavirus guidelines
British Horseracing Authority announce owners new coronavirus health and safety guidelines
By Andrew Atkinson
The British Horseracing Authority has announced owners new coronavirus health and safety guidelines after the UK Government gave the go ahead for racing to continue behind...
Blazing Port disappointing run at Kelso found post-race scope mud in trachea
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Nick Alexander based at Kinneston, Fife, rued Blazing Port's run at Kelso last weekend, when pulled-up, after expecting a better show.
"It became the big disappointment of the weekend, pulling up three out - when he ought...
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...
Cigars helped keep Piggott at the top of racing
By Andrew Atkinson
THE next time you sit down to dine, stop and think about the 'starvation' that jockeys put themselves through, to make a weight.
Lester Piggot, 83, arguably the greatest Flat jockey ever, survived on a daily diet of...
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...
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...
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,...
Suedois is an incredible horse who will be missed – trainer David O’Meara
Quote: 'Suedois finished second on his yard debut, and finished his career with a record of 50 runs, 10 wins and top three finishes, in an incredible 33 starts'.
By Andrew Atkinson
Suedois, trained by David O'Meara at Willow Farm,...
