Dettori rides Extravagant Kid in King Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot
Dettori rides Extravagant Kid in King Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot with Moore switching to Keep Busy
By Andrew Atkinson
Frankie Dettori will ride Extravagant Kid in the King Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot on June 15, due to jockey...
Ukulele star ‘Cloggy’ George Formby remains youngest jockey, age 10
Ukulele legendary star George Formby became apprentice jockey at trainer Thomas Schofield's Epsom based stables, where he raced professionally, aged 10, the youngest ever professional jockey to this day.
Formby, who died in March 1961, was removed from formal education at...
DETTORI SADDLED WITH DERBY FAVOURITE!
Marquand 'jocked-off' English King at Epsom
By Andrew Atkinson
Tom Marquand, one of British racing's rising stars, has been 'jocked-off' English King in the Investec 2000 Derby at Epsom next month - with Frankie Dettori in the saddle.
Marquand, 22, who...
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...
Phil’s under starters ‘orders’ at The Green Oak!
By Andrew Atkinson
When it came to Christmas presents 2020 Pippa Kirby - wife of trainer Phil - based at Green Oaks Farm stables in Richmond, North Yorkshire, she planned more than under starters 'orders'!
"It was the best kept secret...
Frankie Dettori geared up for Royal Ascot
By Andrew Atkinson
Frankie Dettori is all geared up for the behind closed doors meeting at Royal Ascot after the meeting was given the go ahead amid racing's lockdown in mid-March, due to COVID-19.
"Royal Ascot is here and I am...
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...
Chill-out time for Dettori in France as Italian misses York Ebor meeting
By Andrew Atkinson
Frankie Dettori remains in France after his decision to miss York's Ebor meeting that commences on August 19 paid off as he won on Mishriff and Palace Pier at Deauville - bagging a combined £400,000 winning purse...
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...
Incredible year for top jockey Rachael Blackmore
By Andrew Atkinson
Jockey Rachael Blackmore was the winner of the 2021 World Sport Star category at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.
"It was just an incredible year and far surpassed anything I could have ever imagined," said...
CARTMEL STICKY TOFFEE FOR WINNING CONNECTIONS!
Quote: 'We know you all love a party - but please do not come. It may be tempting to say 'let's watch from the woods' - Cartmel General manager Geraldine McKay
Quote: 'With racing behind closed doors, Cartmel...
Cheltenham Festival Champion Hurdle
Honeysuckle has never let me down - I can’t see why this year would be any different - Rachael Blackmore
By Andrew Atkinson
Rachael Blackmore heads for the 2022 Cheltenham Festival on the back of becoming the first woman to...
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...
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...
Trainer Mick Easterby, 89, in tears after Blue Spinnaker suffers fatal injuries amid poaching
By Andrew Atkinson
Veteran trainer Mick Easterby, 89, was left in tears after the death of 21 year old retired racehorse Blue Spinnaker suffered fatal injuries following a poaching incident.
"I believe this is a result of poachers coming into the...
O’Brien notches up third win in Longines Hong Kong Vase in Sha Tin with...
By Andrew Atkinson
Aidan O'Brien trained Mogul, ridden by Ryan Moore, notched up a third victory in the Longines Hong Kong Vase in Sha Tin gaining a 3 lengths win over Exultant, with Columbus County, third.
"We’re delighted with him. He’s...
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...
Saturday Racing Roundup from Leopardstown
Mullins on song at Dublin Racing Festival
Blue Lord, Good Time Jonny, Facile Vega fromthehorsesmouth.info 57-1 treble
By Andrew Atkinson
Willie Mullins trained Blue Lord under Paul Townend tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info landed the Grade 1 Irish Arkle Novice Chase at...
Trainer Gosden standing by jockey Benoit de la Sayette amid positive cocaine test
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer John Gosden is standing by apprentice teenage jockey Benoit de la Sayette after being suspended by the British Horseracing Authority pending a disciplinary inquiry into a positive test for cocaine.
"Benoit is a teenager and I will...
NEWCASTLE BID FOR KIRBY ACE
Focus on trainer Philip Kirby
Louis Vac Pouch swerves Kempton on Saturday for either Cheltenham or Aintree tilt
By Andrew Atkinson
Philip Kirby saddles runners at on Friday in what the Richmond, north Yorkshire, Green Oaks Farm stables based trainer...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Mick Easterby goes ‘potty’ in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance
By Andrew Atkinson
Dual National Hunt and Flat racehorse trainer Mick Easterby has put up for auction 30 teapots to raise funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
"I have a nice collection of teapots that I am going to sell in...
