Monday, February 16, 2026

Christmas snuffed out is heartbreaking and cruel

Christmas was offering a ray of hope to so many people this year and for that to be snuffed out is heartbreaking and cruel - trainer Nick Alexander By Andrew Atkinson With racing returning back to behind closed doors -...

Trainers pay homage to Sultan Ahmad Shah

By Andrew Atkinson SULTAN Ahmad Shah, former race horse owner, with his string including horses with Michael Jarvis, Roger Charlton, Roger Varian and Paul Cole, has died, aged 88. "It's very sad news," said Roger Varian, who saddled his first winner...
Richard Fahey saddled Umm Kulthum to Newmarket win.

Umm Kulthum, tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info, lands Newmarket Betfair Stakes

By Andrew Atkinson Richard Fahey trained Umm Kulthum, tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info, landed the Class 1 Betfair Kilvington Stakes over 6 furlongs at Newmarket on Saturday. Four-year-old Umm Kulthum (10-3) ridden by Christophe Soumillon gained a neck victory ahead of Tenaya Kenyon...
Cheltenham Festival Day 3 Thursday March 17

Finger pointed at Cheltenham by owners

By Andrew Atkinson Racehorse owner Richard Hutchings has pointed a finger at the controversial 2020 Cheltenham Festival in March going ahead - having a backlash in managing to get his horse into a race. "We have a share in a horse...

It’s absolutely fabulous for racing’s young Ambassador Kian, 9

Jockey Paddy Brennan has befriended Kian Burley, dubbed racing's young Ambassador, after a chance meeting at Market Rasen, prior COVID-19. Kian, 9, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy aged one, and his mum, Hannah, was told he would never walk. “He started...
A special church service is held on August 29, at Cartmel’s 800-year-old Priory.

Cartmel Cup and Peter Beaumont Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase August Bank Holiday weekend

Quote: 'You are allowed to do everything at Cartmel that you can’t do at any other racecourse' - racecourse director, Geraldine McKay By Andrew Atkinson Cartmel’s August Bank Holiday weekend meetings on Saturday, 28 and Monday, August 30 is like...
Nicky Henderson trained Santini

Henderson trained Santini joins King George VI Boxing Day party!

By Andrew Atkinson Nicky Henderson trained Santini has been supplemented at £5,000 to run in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day: We've joined the party! "We're going to join the party. We're up for it...

NHS workers and carers are in my thoughts

The bereavements and the sacrifice by NHS workers and carers, and all those supporting, are in my thoughts and prayers all the time - trainer Nick Alexander By Andrew Atkinson Trainer Nick Alexander, 57, based at Kinneston, Fife, has looked...
Whoshotthesheriff: back home for tea after finishing second at Carlisle.

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...
The behind closed doors Derby and Oaks at Epsom will go ahead on the same day

2020 Epsom Investec Derby and Investec Oaks – behind closed doors – set for...

Quote: 'These two Classics (Derby and Oaks) play a vital role. It is of great importance to go ahead, during this difficult period' - Delia Bushell, Group Chief Executive of the Jockey Club By Andrew Atkinson The Jockey Club have...
Cheltenham Saturday meeting awaits inspection

Cheltenham Saturday meeting awaits inspection

By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips CHELTENHAM races have been called off on Friday - after Prestbury Park suffered a waterlogged course - following lengthy rainfall in Gloucestershire. The meeting was initially put in jeopardy after heavy rainfall overnight on Wednesday...

Top and bottom Ok Corral and Monbeg River Doncaster shoot-out

By Andrew Atkinson Ok Corral carrying top weight of 11st 12lb and bottom weight Monbeg River, carrying 10st 8lb, are both noted in the Sky Bet Listed Handicap Chase (3.15) over 2 miles and 7 furlongs at Doncaster on Saturday. With...
Oisin Murphy: profusely apologised after letting down owners and trainers. Photo: Twitter.

Oisin Murphy profusely apologises after letting down owners and trainers

By Andrew Atkinson Oisin Murphy has been informed by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) that he is unable to resume riding today (March 13) following suspension. Murphy's scheduled return to the saddle was stopped by the BHA, citing testing requirements. "As of...

Cheltenham Festival dream looms for €670 purchase Skyace

By Andrew Atkinson Trainer John 'Shark' Hanlon's canny €670 purchase of former Willie Mullins trained six-year-old Skyace in June 2020 is one of the bargain buys of the NH Turf - with a Cheltenham Festival appearance looming. Since being under the...
The Curragh Racecourse Community Tickets

The Curragh Racecourse Community Tickets

By Andrew Atkinson Conor McCabe remembered the funeral of a late racing enthusiast who attended The Curragh races in 2021, shortly before his death. "A year ago today (June 12) @curraghrace launched the Community Tickets for the Reduced Derby," said McCabe. "I...
Trevor Hemmings owned Vintage Clouds Cheltenham Festival success.

Vintage Clouds wins Cheltenham Ultima Handicap Chase

Vintage Clouds wins Cheltenham Ultima Handicap Chase - fromthehorsesmouth.info each-way tips One For The Team and Aye Right placed By Andrew Atkinson Trevor Hemmings owned Vintage Clouds landed the Ultima Grade 3 Handicap Chase over 3m 1f at Cheltenham -...
Oisin Murphy unexpectedly collected the leading jockeys title at Royal Ascot 2021

Murphy set to miss 2020 St Leger Classic at Doncaster on September 12, pending...

Quote: 'I went 18 months without a suspension anywhere in the world. Now I’ve been hit with a big one. Such is life' - champion jockey Murphy By Andrew Atkinson The 2020 St Leger Classic at Doncaster on September 12...
Frankie Dettori: Nothing better than Royal Ascot with people.

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...
Riding out at Richard Hannon stables

HANNON HAS THE POWER AT CHELMSFORD

By Andrew Atkinson Richard Hannon jnr has the power at Chelmsford on Saturday night in saddling Today Power (5.30) tipped to land the toteplacepot Handicap, over 1 mile, with David Probert up. Today Power, who featured in Class 4 outings in...
Frankie Dettori rode Kinross to victory in G3 Betway John Of Gaunt Stakes at Haydock.

Dettori lands Haydock Group 3 Betway John Of Gaunt Stakes

Voice Of Calm and Fugitives Drift fromthehorsesmouth.info Cartmel double She'sasupermack (10-1 e.w.) Cartmel place Trevoli and Bawaady Beverley double Banbridge and Grangeclare West Punchestown double By Andrew Atkinson Frankie Dettori rode 5-1 co-favourite Kinross to victory in the Group 3 Betway John...
Mick Easterby: Things have changed - people have lost their way.

DANGLING THE CARROT – TAKING THE MICK!

Quote: 'It was a different world back then. People grew their own vegetables and kept chickens. How things have changed. People go to the supermarket. The supermarkets ruined it'. Andrew Atkinson looks at veteran racehorse trainer Mick Easterby who...
Bravemansgame Cheltenham chance - Nicholls

Sandown Park, Newbury, Doncaster, Leicester tips June 13

STONE 'SOLID' IN STOUTE SANDOWN TILT Sunday Sovereign's debut run for Varian By Andrew Atkinson Roger Varian trained Sunday Sovereign (2.40) ridden by Sylvester De  Souza, making a debut run for it's new yard, is tipped to win the Class...
Jack Sherwood

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...
Nick Barratt-Atkin - stylish jockey.

Nick’s dedication has pulled him through after working hard at Jack Berry House –...

By Andrew Atkinson NICK Barratt-Atkin returns to the saddle at Ayr when riding the Phil Kirby trained Hard Times - the teenage jockey's first official ride as an Apprentice jockey - for the Richmond, North Yorkshire, stables. Nick is back in...
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL DAY 1

WHO DARES WINS – CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL DAY 1

WHO DARES WINS - Shiskin, Notebook, Pentland Hills, Sharjah, Mister Malarky, Abacadabras, Rogue Vif, Imperial Aura, Hold The Note CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL DAY 1 - By Andrew Atkinson The 2020 Cheltenham four day Festival gets underway on March 10 at 1.30pm, with the...
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