Fanshawe’s Spanish Archer targets Cazoo at Donny
By Andrew Atkinson
John Fanshawe saddles Spanish Archer (3.30) at Doncaster on Saturday in the Cazoo Class 2 Handicap over 1m 2f tipped each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info.
Spanish Archer looks a good bet under Barry McCugh carrying 9st 9lbs after being noted...
TIGER ROLL NEEDS SUN TO RECOUP FORM
Quote: 'I’m sure they will get him back in good shape. He will be a better horse - when he has some sun on his back' - jockey Davy Russell
By Andrew Atkinson
Jockey Davy Russell who fractured his vertebrae...
Blazing Port disappointing run at Kelso found post-race scope mud in trachea
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Nick Alexander based at Kinneston, Fife, rued Blazing Port's run at Kelso last weekend, when pulled-up, after expecting a better show.
"It became the big disappointment of the weekend, pulling up three out - when he ought...
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...
Johnson faces ‘triple-whammy’ in broken arm dilemma
By Andrew Atkinson Exclusive
Champion jump jockey Richard Johnson could face a 'triple-whammy' - after sustaining a broken arm at Exeter on Tuesday.
Johnson said last night he is confident he will be back in the saddle for the Cheltenham Festival,...
Boudica Bay completes fromthehorsesmouth.info 591,825 accumulator
By Andrew Atkinson
Boudica Bay trained by Eric Alston and ridden by Jason Hart landed the 5f Racing Fillies Handicap at Haydock Park on Saturday night completing a fromthehorsesmouth.info 591,825 12-horse winning accumulator.
Six-year-old Boudica Bay made all, staying on well...
Ex-jockey Bradley – warned off for five years – registered as racehorse owner
By Andrew Atkinson
Former jockey Graham Bradley - warned off for five years after it was found he had passed information for reward - has registered as a racehorse owner in Ireland.
Marchons Ensemble, owned by Bradley, that ran at Limeric...
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...
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...
OWNERS UNDER STARTERS ORDERS!
Quote: 'I want to thank owners for their continued patience and understanding during an incredibly difficult period. You’ve shown incredible loyalty, despite disappointed you haven’t been able to watch your horses run' - BHA’s Chief Operating Officer, Richard...
FOCUS on Assistant trainer: Simon Olley
Simon Olley is the lynchpin of Green Oaks. The hardest working assistant trainer in the business - Philip Kirby
By Andrew Atkinson
Assistant trainer Simon Olley is a grafter and key cog in the success of trainer Philip Kirby racing...
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...
Mullins fined €2,500 and two week racecourse ban
Presenting Percy back to winning ways
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Willie Mullins has been fined €2,500 and banned from attending racecourses for two weeks after he was deemed responsible for two of his staff attending Punchestown on November 14, having been...
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...
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,...
Lady Buttons back in training
By Andrew Atkinson
Lady Buttons is back in training ahead of the winter National Hunt campaign at Phil Kirby's Green Oaks racing stables in Yorkshire.
Owner Jayne and husband breeder Keith Sivills decided to retire the 11-year-old in September and sent...
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...
After the awful weather it’s hard to believe it actually got worse – trainer...
By Andrew Atkinson
The bad weather continues unabated that has hit race preparations and meetings postponed, including Exeter's meeting on February 3, abandoned due to a waterlogged course.
"After the awful weather it is hard to believe it actually got worse...
Cheltenham Festival Day 4 Friday March 18 Gold Cup feature race
A Plus Tard and Tornado Flyer bids for Gold Cup glory
By Andrew Atkinson
The Grade 1 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup with a winning purse of £351,000 up for grabs is the feature race on the final day of the...
Focus on Trainer: CHRIS GORDON
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Chris Gordon is looking forward to the return of racing in June after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in March.
"It's good to hear that they are starting racing again on June 1," said Gordon, based at Morestead...
Little Bruce – Nice to see you, to see you nice!
By Andrew Atkinson
Little Bruce, trained by Philip Kirby at Green Oaks Farm stables in Richmond, North Yorkshire, has been pencilled in to a return to racing in November.
"Little Bruce is back at home with one of his owners Sue...
Mullins dual Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo eyes Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris glory
By Andrew Atkinson
Willie Mullins will saddle dual Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo under Paul Townend in Sunday's Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris at Auteuil.
"I think Al Boum Photo deserves to run in a Grand Steeple," said Mullins, speaking at...
It’ll be Wonderful Tonight as fromthehorsesmouth.info tip lands Qipco G1 Ascot Sprint!
By Andrew Atkinson
French based trainer David Menuisier saddled Wonderful Tonight - selected by fromthehorsesmouth.info - to victory when gaining a second Group 1 win in two weeks in landing the Qipco British Champions Fillies and Mares Stakes at Ascot.
Wonerful Tonight...
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...
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...
