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...
Riding Ban for Willie Carson’s Grandson
Legendary jockey Willie Carson's grandson faces 6 month ban after testing positive for cocaine
By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips
Legendary jockey Willie Carson's grandson William Carson is set to face a disciplinary panel today (Thursday September 26) as to...
Stradivarius – A horse for the big occasion
Frankie Dettori's 2019 Gold Cup win
With Royal Ascot awaiting to see if the 2020 meeting can go ahead behind closed doors, in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown, ANDREW ATKINSON looks back at Frankie Dettori's 2019 Gold Cup...
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...
Aidan O’Brien triple bid to land Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket in first Classic...
By Andrew Atkinson
Aidan O'Brien saddles a triple bid to land the Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday in the first Classic of the 2021 Flat campaign.
Ballydoyle maestro O'Brien's trio Battleground, Van Gogh and Wembley (3.40) the latter tipped...
Nicholls’ Getaway Trump heads for Musselburgh
By Andrew Atkinson
Paul Nicholls trained eight year old Getaway Trump (12.57) heads for Musselburgh on Saturday in the Class 3 bet365 Frodon Novices Chase over 2 miles 4 furlongs, under Lorcan Williams, tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info.
Trainer Brian Ellison saddles 10...
Palace Pier eyes Group One Prix Jacques le Marois back-to-back glory at Deauville
By Andrew Atkinson
Thady Gosden confirmed that high class four-year-old Palace Pier will line-up in the Group One Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville on August 15 in a bid to record back-to-back wins.
"It was frustrating to miss the Sussex...
RACING UNDER THE ‘COSH’ OF CORONAVIRUS
Andrew Atkinson looks at the cost to racing with trainer Nick Alexander after the cold spell and snow that lead to ice and ground frozen this month, leading to a plethora of meetings abandoned.
"Luckily the gallops have been in...
Flat racing programme for August published amid the Covid-19 by the BHA
By Andrew Atkinson
The full Flat racing programme for August has been published amid the Covid-19 by the BHA.
The August flat amateur and apprentice races for August includes a small number of races, restricted to apprentice or amateur jockeys.
Field sizes...
Jockey Danny Cook fighting to save eyesight
By Andrew Atkinson
Jockey Danny Cook hopes eye surgeons can save his career after being forced to give up race-riding following a fall on Definitly Red at Newcastle in the Rehearsal Chase on November 28.
"I'm going to take time out....
Italian star Frankie ‘in love’ after fifth Oaks win on Gosden’s Anapurna
By Andrew Atkinson
FRANKIE Dettori was 'in love' after his successful ride on Anapurna in the Oaks at Epsom - when beating Pink Dogwood for the Italian star's fifth victory in the Classic: "I absolutely love it!", said Dettori.
Anapurna, a...
Altior to run in Desert Orchid Chase after King George V1 setback?
By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips
ALTIOR is set to miss the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day - due to being 'a bit flat'.
"Nico de Boinville rode Altior last weekend, and although it wasn't...
Aye Right out to land Scottish Grand National
By Andrew Atkinson
Sunday's Scottish Grand National (3.35) at Ayr sees 23 runners go to post lead by top weight 11st 12lb Lake View Lad trained by Nick Alexander.
Aye Right (11st 11lb) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info trained by Harriet Graham, has...
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...
GRAND NATIONAL RED ALERT!
Hugs all round as veteran 66-1 outsider Definitly Red eyes National glory
By Andrew Atkinson
Brian Ellison trained 12-year-old veteran Definitly Red lines-up in the 2021 Randox Health Aintree Grand National on Saturday under 11st 1lb, best priced at 66-1.
Definitly...
Father-to-son succession for 100 years at Manor House Stables
By Andrew Atkinson
Stables in Middleham that are to be overhauled, with Sir Michael Stoute’s assistant James Horton appointed as trainer, were formerly owned by Lennie Peacock.
Based at Manor House Stud in Middleham, Peacock was the breeder of dual Guineas...
Kemboy tipped for Grade 1 Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup glory
By Andrew Atkinson
Defending champion 10-year-old Willie Mullins trained Kemboy (3.15) goes to post at Leopardstown on Saturday in the Grade 1 Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup, along with Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Minella Indo, Frodon and Asterion Forlonge.
Robbie Power...
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...
Hughes to be named champion NH jockey
Presentation ceremonies on hold
By Andrew Atkinson
The National Hunt Champion jockey title will be presented to Brian Hughes - with any presentation ceremony on hold due to racing's coronovirus closedown.
Hughes has reportedly been told that he will be crowned...
Kerry Lee notches-up century of winners with Ballybegg at Wetherby
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Kerry Lee notched up a century of winners following Ballybegg winning at Wetherby on February 17, under Richard Patrick.
"Ballybegg is a smart horse and put on a brave performance under at penalty with Rich Patrick in...
Coronavirus halts BHA whip offences investigation
By Andrew Atkinson
The British Horseracing Authority has put on hold an investigation into whip offences by jockeys in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.
"A new timetable will be agreed at an appropriate point in the future.
"The consultation would...
AINTREE GRAND NATIONAL BAN A JOKE!
What's In a Name? John
By Andrew Atkinson
A Stewards Enquiry is flagged up after comedian and former racehorse syndicate-owner John Bishop called for the Aintree Grand National to be pulled up.
Bishop, 53, former syndicate owner of racehorse ‘Know Your...
Charlie Hills trained Persuasion tipped (8-1) for Haydock win
By Andrew Atkinson
Charlie Hills trained Persuasion (8-1) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info landed the Class 2 Casumo 7 furlongs Handicap at Haydock Park on Saturday under jockey William Buick - a fifth winning tip.
Frodon (4-5f) won the Grade 2 bet365 Oaksey...
HOLLIE’S PUNCHING ABOVE HER WEIGHT!
Weightlifting, squat-lifting and boxing in bid to become elite jockey
Quote: Rugby scrum-half in boys team at school, told she wouldn't become a jockey. 'It's nice to prove people wrong' - Hollie Doyle
By Andrew Atkinson
Hollie Doyle rode four...
Tiger Roll withdrawn from Aintree Grand National
By Andrew Atkinson
Tiger Roll will not run in the 2021 Aintree Grand National in a controversial move - having been handicapped to carry 11st 9lbs.
Gordon Elliott based Gigginstown based stables claim the horse's allocated handicap mark of 166 did...
