Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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...
After breaking her back in 2015 Joanna Mason crowned joint leading jockey at Beverley

After breaking her back in 2015 Joanna Mason crowned joint leading jockey at Beverley

By Andrew Atkinson Trainer Mick Easterby's granddaughter Joanna Mason - in her first season as a professional jockey - was crowned joint leading rider at Beverley for 2021, with Kevin Stott. Jo, based at Easterby's Malton, North Yorkshire stables, rode another...
Simply the best! - Philip Kirby with Lady Buttons. Photo: Courtesy Philip Kirby.

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...
'Legend' December Second fatal accident at Newcastle

‘Legend’ December Second fatal accident at Newcastle

Quote: 'December Second was one of Phil’s favourite horses, riding him out himself. He will remain a legend in our eyes'. By Andrew Atkinson Philip Kirby trained December Second suffered a fatal injury in the Betway Handicap Class 3 over...
Jockey Luke Tarrant: six months ban for head-butting.

Tarrant six-month ban for head-butting fellow jockey

By Andrew Atkinson Jockey Luke Tarrant has been banned from racing for six months - after head-butting colleague Larry Cassidy during an altercation at Doomben, Australia on April 22. Tarrant pleaded guilty to a charge after he was involved in a...
McCain at his Bankhouse stables, Cheshire. Twitter

It’s great to have jump racing back – Donald McCain jnr

By Andrew Atkinson It's great to have the jumps racing back - words of Donald McCain junior - after the return to National Hunt racing, amid COVID-19 lockdown in mid-March, soon after the Cheltenham Festival. The NH campaign got underway at...
Dan Skelton: No worries about Allmankind's suitability for Cheltenham. Photo: Twitter

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...
Jockey Tom Marquand selfie down under. Photo: Twitter.

ROCK ON TOMMY!

Jockey, Marquand wins Group 3 Schweppervescence in Aussie By Andrew Atkinson Jockey Tom Marquand won the Group 3 Schweppervescence on the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained colt Holyfield on Saturday (March 28) in Australia, beating Untamed by 3/4 of a...
Shishkin cruises to win Grade 2 Lightning Novices' Chase at Doncaster

I’ve got stamina for 5-day Cheltenham Festival – Henderson

DESPITE Cheltenham racecourse ruling out an extension of the annual March four-day Festival, backing in favour has been aired by top trainers. "Cheltenham is the best - win or lose. It’s what we all strive for - the more days...
Appreciate It outclasses them all in the @SkyBet Supreme Novices' Hurdle, to give trainer @WillieMullinsNH a seventh win in the race

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...
Tiger Roll out to prove fitness ahead of National

TIGER ROLL TO MISS AINTREE GRAND NATIONAL?

Quote: 'We feel a responsibility to Tiger Roll, he owes us nothing. He's getting older - and may not run again - after Cheltenham' By Andrew Atkinson Gordon Elliott trained Aintree Grand National twice-winner Tiger Roll may swerve a historic...
Resdev horses exit Kirby stables

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...
James Moffatt (left) with Cartmel Priory Reverend Nick Devenish at the blessing of the racehorse service.

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' -...
Galway summer festival cancelled due to coronavirus

Galway summer festival cancelled due to coronavirus

By Andrew Atkinson Michael Moloney, General manager of Galway races has released a statement on behalf of Galway Race Committee, in relation to the Galway races 2020 summer Festival that has been cancelled, scheduled for July 27-August 2. "In the light...
Honeysuckle extended her unbeaten record to 15, when winning the Champion Hurdle for the second time, ridden Rachael Blackmore.

Henry de Bromhead saddles Honeysuckle to 15th win in Champion Hurdle

Racing. Cheltenham Festival Day 1 Review By Andrew Atkinson Henry de Bromhead saddled Honeysuckle tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info to extended her unbeaten record to 15, when winning the Champion Hurdle for the second time, ridden Rachael Blackmore. "It's a joy to train...
Alston books Jamie Spencer to ride Maid In India at Ascot

Alston books Jamie Spencer to ride Maid In India at Ascot

The Tin Man set to return to winner's enclosure By Andrew Atkinson Eric Alston has booked Jamie Spencer to ride six-year-old Maid In India (1.55) in the tote.co.uk Listed Class 1 Rous Stakes over 5 furlongs at Ascot on Saturday. Longton,...
 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...
Brian Hughes announced as National Hunt Champion jockey

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...

Whoshotthesherrif Carlisle win

By Andrew Atkinson Philip Kirby trained Whoshotthesherrif returned to winning form at Carlisle on November 9 with a victory in the Durdar Graduation Chase C2 over 1m 7f. Six-year-old Whoshotthesherrif gained a 1 length win over Kiltealy Briggs, ridden by Sean...
Jean-Claude Rouget trained Raabihah: Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe target. Photo: Twitter.

Jean-Claude Rouget trained Raabihah eyes Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

By Andrew Atkinson Jean-Claude Rouget trained Raabihah is set for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe after winning the Prix de Pomone at Deauville on August 22. "I’d love to think we can have another crack at the Arc, that was...
Vincent O'Brien won the Investec Derby for the seventh time with Anthony Van Dyck in 2019.

Anthony Van Dyck was very tough, straightforward and genuine – he gave everything –...

By Andrew Atkinson Trainer Aiden O'Brien has praised 2019 Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck who tragically died participating in the 2020 Melbourne Cup this month: He gave everything. "I didn’t get any results of any post mortem or anything yet but...
Aiden O'Brien

YES SIR! O’Brien’s seventh Derby win?

AIDEN O'Brien will saddle seven of the 13 runners going to post in Saturday's Investec Derby over 1 mile 4 furlongs at Epsom Downs - with a near £1million awaiting the winner - in Britain's richest race. According to...
Cheltenham Festival Day 3 Thursday March 17

Cheltenham Festival Day 3 Thursday March 17

Elliott six-horse raid in G3 Pertempts Network Handicap Hurdle By Andrew Atkinson Bob Olinger (1.30) goes head-to-head with Galopin Des Obeaux on day three of the 2022 Cheltenham Festival in the Grade 1 Turners Novices Chase over 2m 3f on...
Aidan O'Brien out on the gallops

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...
Nigel Twiston-Davies saddles Ballyandy (2.18) Chepstow.

Twiston-Davies ‘tips’ Bristol De Mai to win £200,000 Betfair Chase at Haydock

By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips NIGEL Twiston-Davies says Bristol De Mai (3.00) favourite to win the £200,000 Betfair Chase at Haydock Park on Saturday, Betfair Chase Day, should win the race. Speaking at Grange Hill Farm yard in Gloucestershire, Twiston-Davies...
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