COVID-19 TO HIT CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2021 ATTENDANCE
Quote: 'There are a lot of developments happening almost daily. Those will help us change the way we live in society - not just in sport. As the rules stand it is unlikely we could be ready for...
FOCUS on trainer Fergal O’Brien
By Andrew Atkinson
FERGAL O'Brien saddles Petite Power in the Martsons 61Deep Class 1 Midlands Grand National over 4 miles 2 furlongs at Uttoxeter on Saturday.
Eleven-year-old Petite Power, ridden by Liam Harrison, is priced at (10-1) and tipped each-way in...
Obituary: Trevor Hemmings
By Andrew Atkinson Chief Sports Editor
Three-times Grand National winner, Trevor Hemmings, died on October 11, aged 86.
I knew and spoke to Mr Hemmings, who owned Championship club Preston North End, during reporting on The Lilywhites at Deepdale and at...
Gary Gibson Lennon: Piggott style-riding-short-stirrups, arse-in-the-air!
Quote: 'I just wish my granddad could have given me a leg-up - he would have been so proud. Seeing me return to the Paddock, covered head to boots in sand, he would have said his usual two...
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...
Seven horses killed in fire tragedy purchased by new Spanish owners in Newmarket
Three-time winner Wise Counsel, a half-brother to former Spanish poster boy Noozhoh Canarias, runner-up in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, dies
By Andrew Atkinson
Seven horses who lost their lives in a horse box fire had been purchased by new Spanish...
More to come from Dubai Days after Wetherby win
By Andrew Atkinson
Nick Alexander trainer of seven-year-old Dubai Days is confident of future success after winning at Wetherby on February 23 in a 2 miles Handicap Hurdle.
"I was really pleased with Dubai Days winning in good style at Wetherby,"...
Lady Buttons underdeveloped ovaries prevents her from conceiving and carrying a foal
Quote: 'It is incredibly sad for Keith, Jayne and ultimately Buttons that she won’t ever have a foal by her side. She was clearly meant to be a very special one off’ - Pippa Kirby
By Andrew Atkinson
Retired Lady...
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...
Johnson and Hughes head-to-head as Cheltenham looms
The 2020 Cheltenham Festival during March 10-13 could see a mouthwatering jockey's title finale between Richard Johnson and Brian Hughes - going head-to-head to lift the crown.
Reigning champion NH jockey Johnson and Hughes are neck and neck vying for...
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...
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...
Cigars helped keep Piggott at the top of racing
By Andrew Atkinson
THE next time you sit down to dine, stop and think about the 'starvation' that jockeys put themselves through, to make a weight.
Lester Piggot, 83, arguably the greatest Flat jockey ever, survived on a daily diet of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Golden Horde winning tip by fromthehorsesmouth.info in Royal Ascot Group 1 Commonwealth Cup
By Andrew Atkinson
Golden Horde (5-1) was a winning tip by fromthehorsesmouth.info when landing the Group One Commonwealth Cup over 6f at Royal Ascot on Friday, under jockey Adam Kirby.
"It has got great natural speed and all credit to connections,"...
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...
Spanish City (22-1) and Mr Lupton (10-1) selected each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info placed in Ayr...
Spanish City (22-1) and Mr Lupton (10-1) selected each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info placed in Ayr Gold Cup
By Andrew Atkinson
Spanish City (22-1) and Mr Lupton (10-1) selected each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info were both placed in the 24 runners Ayr Gold Cup...
Piggott pips Dettori at post as best jockey ever
Is Frankie Dettori the best Flat jockey ever - even surpassing the legendary Lester Piggott - in racing's Sport of Kings?
Italian maestro Dettori, MBE, wowed the 2019 Royal Ascot meeting, underlined by riding the first four winners on Thursday's...
Enable ‘The Queen of Racing’ – Dettori
By Andrew Atkinson
Frankie Dettori said that there's 'plenty more to come' after the John Gosden trained Enable, selected by fromthehorsesmouth.tips won the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown on Saturday
"There's plenty more to come. She's amazing - The Queen of racing!," said...
SO SORRY CHELTENHAM APOLOGY
'I'm sorry from the bottom of my heart' - jockey Jamie Moore
Andrew Atkinson
Cheltenham Festival proved to be one to forget for jockey Jamie Moore - left distraught - when being unseated by runaway leader Goshen at the final hurdle...
Former racehorse Erniesmilkcart trained by Mick Easterby still hitting the headlines!
Quote: 'Most of all he is a pleasure to own. I’m so glad I found Bertie - and Bertie found me' - Annabelle Burne
By Andrew Atkinson
Former racehorse Erniesmilkcart - Ernie - trained by Mick Easterby is still hitting...
I’ve got stamina for 5-day Cheltenham Festival – Henderson
DESPITE Cheltenham racecourse ruling out an extension of the annual March four-day Festival, backing in favour has been aired by top trainers.
"Cheltenham is the best - win or lose. It’s what we all strive for - the more days...
