CHELTENHAM HENDERSON RAID
NICKY Henderson saddles a plethora of runners at Cheltenham on Saturday - with Monte Cristo (12.40) set to land the opening Triumph Trial G2 race over 2 miles, under jockey Daryl Jacob. For the best prices with an introductory...
Nick thwarted on medical grounds at Ayr
By Andrew Atkinson
NICK Barratt-Atkin's debut ride under rules at Ayr on Tuesday evening - booked to ride the Phil Kirby trained Hard Times - was thwarted on medical grounds.
"I was told by the Clerk I couldn't ride," said disappointed...
RACING CONTINUES IN BRITAIN
'We have to be realistic that it is likely only small numbers of people will be present' - Ian Renton, Regional director of the Jockey Club and responsible for staging the Cheltenham Festival
Epsom, Leicester, Newcastle, Windsor and...
L’Homme Presse lands G1 Brown Advisory Chase
By Andrew Atkinson
Venetia Williams trained L'Homme Presse landed the Grade One Brown Advisory Novices Chase under Charlie Deutsch at the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday.
"He makes it so easy," said jubilant Deutsch, returning his first Festival win, after gaining victory...
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...
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...
HENDERSON AINTREE RAID
O'Brien trained Fakir D'Oudairies tipped to win Marsh Chase
By Andrew Atkinson
Nicky Henderson trained Dusart (2.20) is tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info to land the Betway Top Grade One Novices Hurdle over 2m, with Nico De Boinville up, on day two...
Palmer awaits rain as Stoute and Hannon eye Cliff Stud Thirsk Hunt Cup glory
By Andrew Atkinson
Thirsk stage the £50,000 Cliff Stud Thirsk Hunt Cup (2.40) on Saturday, May 1, the most valuable race ever at the Yorkshire track, that includes Sir Michael Stoute entry Astro King and Spring Cup winner Nugget, one...
Jamie Spencer under the radar
By Andrew Atkinson
Jamie Spencer will be at the 2019 Glorious Goodwood Festival a little under the radar - with the focus on Frankie Dettori - the former flat racing champion jockey having won the Goodwood Cup twice!
Born in County...
Jockey Evans tests positive for banned substance
Jockey Evans facing BHA disciplinary hearing amid allegations of testing positive for banned substance
By Andrew Atkinson
Jockey Nathan Evans is facing a disciplinary hearing by the BHA amid allegations of testing positive for a banned substance, understood to be...
Doncaster Saturday’s Racing Preview and tips
Fusil Raffles eyes Listed Sky Bet Handicap Chase glory
By Andrew Atkinson
Dan Skelton trained Third Time Lucki (1.35) ridden by Harry Skelton is tipped to win the Grade 2 Class 1 Novices Chase over 2 miles at Doncaster.
Arkle hopes Third...
McGinty’s Dream back in tractor shed after Hexham win!
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Nick Alexander has bore fruit after exercising a string of his horses at Sedgefield.
"It was a useful morning, we let 35 horses sprint upsides for a short distance on Friday mornings, it is always great to...
Glorious Goodwood ban thwarts Egan ride on Mishriff
By Andrew Atkinson
Jockey David Egan has been left gutted after an imposed five day ban at July's Glorious Goodwood meeting comes into play.
Egan has lost the ride on French Derby winner Mishriff in the Group 2 Prix Guillaume d'Ornano...
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...
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...
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...
Cheltenham’s longest running sponsor RSA pulls plug amid COVID-19
Quote: 'It is understandable a number of businesses are reassessing their future marketing and hospitality commitments in the current climate' - Ian Renton, The Jockey Regional Director for Cheltenham and the South West.
By Andrew Atkinson Cheltenham's longest running...
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...
Ryan’s return
By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips
Jockey Ryan Mania - who rode Auroras Encore to victory in the 2013 Aintree Grand National - has returned to racing.
"I retired for all the wrong reasons,” confessed Mania, who quit aged 25, in...
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...
Speredek to be retired
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Nigel Hawke has announced that 10-year-old Speredek will be retired after a fall at Sandown Park on January 2, that led to concerns for its life after covers were placed in situ.
"Speredek is home after giving...
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...
Bristol De Mai in top National form
Conditional jockey Tom Midgley said: "My tip for the Aintree Grand National is Nigel Twiston-Davies trained 10-year-old BRISTOL DE MAI".
Jockey Daryl Jacob who rides Bristol De Mai (25-1), won the National in 2012 on Neptune Collonges: “Bristol De Mai...
French 2000 and 1000 Guineas, scheduled for June, could switch from Longchamp to Deauville
By Andrew Atkinson
Government approval for racing in France has been withdrawn - from areas who remain affected by COVID-19 - amid racing resuming in the second week of May.
Longchamp, Saint-Cloud and Auteuil are part of the regions - with...
Saturday Racing Market Rasen 9-1 treble
By Andrew Atkinson
Coole Well, Fontana Ellissi and White Walker completed a fromthehorsesmouth.info 9-1 treble at Market Rasen's evening meeting on Saturday.
Fergal O'Brien trained Coole Well (8-15) from 5-6 gained a 3 1/2 lengths victory ahead of Larch Hill in...
