Thursday, April 16, 2026

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...
Davies cheered on 8-1 winner Potters Corner

Potters Corner wins Coral Welsh Grand National

fromthehorsesmouth.tips each-way selections placed: *Truckers Lodge (10-1), *Yala Enka (8-1), *The Two Amigos (8-1) By Andrew Atkinson Jonathan Davies's co-owned Potters Corner won the Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow on Friday - with fromthehorsesmouth.tips each-way selections all placed in...
Phil Kirby: Vital to ensure needs of retired racehorses were being met. Photo: courtesy Philip Kirby racing.

Trainer Kirby unveils plans to expand facilities 

Trainer Kirby unveils plans to expand facilities for recovering and rehabilitating racehorses Quote: 'It’s to do the job properly, so they can all be re-homed. Any horse that finishes racing can have a career doing something else' -...
Eric Alston, apprentice jockey to trainer, spanning almost six decades, saddles Maid In India at Haydock Park on June 8.

Eric Alston – apprentice jockey to trainer – spanning almost six decades

By Andrew Atkinson Exclusive ERIC Alston is approaching 60 years in the Sport of Kings, the Lancashire born trainer having been apprentice jockey with Walter Wharton in the sixties. On Saturday at Haydock Park Eric and his wife Susan, who have...

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...
Frankie Dettori rides Magisterial (3.51) Coors Novices Stakes at Leicester.

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...
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Watch: An interview with Frankie Dettori on Enable

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HFeLPvjONY Courtesy: At The Races YouTube interview with Frankie Dettori, ahead of riding Enable in Sunday October 6 Qasar Arc de Triomphe.
Little Bruce, Bertie Blake and Wemyss Point having fun at Green Oaks. Video: Courtesy Philip Kirby racing stables.

Philip Kirby kicking on into 2020!

  By Andrew Atkinson Philip Kirby racing stables trio Little Bruce, turquoise rug, Bertie Blake, brown rug, and Wemyss Point, black rug, enjoyed having a runaround at Green Oaks, Richmond, north Yorkshire. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2603897229657906&id=425887124125605 "They couldn't be having more fun!," said said Philip, who...
Trainers Aidan O’Brien and son Donnacha fined-ban for breaches of anti-Covid 19 protocols

Trainers Aidan O’Brien and son Donnacha fined-ban for breaches of anti-Covid 19 protocols

By Andrew Atkinson Trainers Aidan O’Brien and his son Donnacha have been fined and banned by the IRHB from attending racecourses - for breaches of anti-Covid 19 protocols amid the resumption of racing in June. Both were fined €2,500 - £2,200...
VETERAN MICK, 89, LOOKING FOR CHEF

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...
Andrea Atzeni winning-treble tips at Lingfield  Park. 

Andrea Atzeni winning-treble tips at Lingfield  Park. 

Dublin Pharaoh, Harry's Bar and El Ghazwari winning treble at Lingfield Park By Andrew Atkinson Headline tips under Italian jockey Andrea Atzeni came up trumps at Lingfield Park on Saturday - with selections Dublin Pharaoh, Harry's Bar and El Ghazwari...
L'Homme Presse lands G1 Brown Advisory Chase

L’Homme Presse lands G1 Brown Advisory Chase

By Andrew Atkinson Venetia Williams trained L'Homme Presse landed the Grade One Brown Advisory Novices Chase under Charlie Deutsch at the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday. "He makes it so easy," said jubilant Deutsch, returning his first Festival win, after gaining victory...
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Aidan O’Brien-Bolshoi Ballet ninth Derby Epsom bid .

By Andrew Atkinson Aidan O'Brien trained Bolshoi Ballet (4.30) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info goes to post as 6-5 favourite in a bid to land a ninth Derby at Epsom on Saturday for the Ballydoyle maestro. The Group 1 Cazoo Derby over 1m...
Honeysuckle extended her unbeaten record to 15, when winning the Champion Hurdle for the second time, ridden Rachael Blackmore.

Henry de Bromhead saddles Honeysuckle to 15th win in Champion Hurdle

Racing. Cheltenham Festival Day 1 Review By Andrew Atkinson Henry de Bromhead saddled Honeysuckle tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info to extended her unbeaten record to 15, when winning the Champion Hurdle for the second time, ridden Rachael Blackmore. "It's a joy to train...
Betting as part of trial sees owners access to on-course betting

Betting as part of trial sees owners access to on-course betting

By Andrew Atkinson The Racehorse Owners Association (ROA), Racecourse Association (RCA) and British Horseracing Authority (BHA) have issued a statement that includes betting as part of a trial for owners to have access to on-course betting. The move comes following feedback...
Thady Gosden is bidding for back to back wins

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...
Tiger Roll out to prove fitness ahead of National

TIGER ROLL TO MISS AINTREE GRAND NATIONAL?

Quote: 'We feel a responsibility to Tiger Roll, he owes us nothing. He's getting older - and may not run again - after Cheltenham' By Andrew Atkinson Gordon Elliott trained Aintree Grand National twice-winner Tiger Roll may swerve a historic...
Trainer Alexander to retain Lake View Lad ahead of 2021 Grand National

Trainer Alexander to retain Lake View Lad ahead of 2021 Grand National

Quote: 'Having taken the decision to pretty much shut-up shop during coronavirus lockdown. We have to hope by the time they are ready to race, lockdown measures have continued to be lifted'. By Andrew Atkinson Trainer Nick Alexander based at...
Aintree Grand National winner Tiger Roll enjoys day at the beach

Aintree Grand National winner Tiger Roll enjoys day at the beach

By Andrew Atkinson Fifteen horses from the stables of leading County Meath Ireland based trainer Gordon Elliott enjoyed a morning out at Mornington Beach, including Envoi Allen, twice Aintree Grand National winner Tiger Roll and Abacadabras. Elliott reported the death of...

Jockey Evans tests positive for banned substance

Jockey Evans facing BHA disciplinary hearing amid allegations of testing positive for banned substance By Andrew Atkinson Jockey Nathan Evans is facing a disciplinary hearing by the BHA amid allegations of testing positive for a banned substance, understood to be...

British Horseracing Authority fixture list for January-April 2021

By Andrew Atkinson The British Horseracing Authority has published a full fixture list for January-April 2021 developed with a view to maximising revenue to help the sport through the coronavirus crisis, while safeguarding participant wellbeing. Confirmed dates for all fixtures involving...
Tiger Roll out to prove fitness ahead of National

Tiger Roll out to prove fitness ahead of National

By Andrew Atkinson Gordon Elliott trained twice Aintree Grand National winner Tiger Roll goes to post in the Ladbrokes Grade Two Ireland Boyne Hurdle (2.47) over 2m 5f at Navan on Sunday, ridden by Keith Donoghue. Out of sorts at Cheltenham...

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...

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...
Namib Dancer will be very sorely missed after Huntingdon fatality

Namib Dancer will be very sorely missed after Huntingdon fatality

By Andrew Atkinson Trainer Emma Lavelle has made a statement following the loss of six-year-old Namib Dancer after falling at Huntingdon on November 10. "It was a very sad day for everyone here at Bonita Racing Stables, as well as for...
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