Friday, October 23, 2026
Lady Buttons: set to retire?

LADY BUTTONS SET TO RETIRE?

One race at time starting at Wetherby, with the aim of going to Doncaster. I’ve watched her enough times to know when she’s working well, and when she isn’t. She’ll tell us when she doesn’t want to carry...
Caption: Hayley Turner rides Charlie Fellowes trained Chief Of Chiefs (2.45) Newmarket.

Jockey Hayley Turner ‘absolutely gutted’ 2020 Shergar Cup cancelled

By Andrew Atkinson The 2020 Shergar Cup at Ascot in August, highlighting jockeys worldwide along with an international women’s team, has been cancelled. The Shergar Cup is a victim of the coronavirus pandemic. Nick Smith, Ascot’s director of racing, said: “Regrettably,...
Mullins Thurles raid

Mullins Thurles raid

By Andrew Atkinson Willie Mullins fresh from a successful 2022 Cheltenham Festival saddles noted runners at Thurles on Saturday at the seven racecard meeting. Fighter Allen (2.20) is tipped to win the Horses and jockeys Beginners Chase over 2m 6f. Mark Walsh...
300-1 shock He Knows No Fear record win at Leopardstown 

300-1 shock ‘He Knows No Fear’ record win at Leopardstown 

By Andrew Atkinson He Knows No Fear caused a shock 300-1 win at Leopardstown on August 13 - when gaining a head victory over even money favourite Agitare at the Irish track in the Irish Stallions Farm EBF Madien. Trained by...
Channon's charge is lightly weighted in the 7 furlongs race

IRON MIKE TO KO BOOKIES!

Wolverhampton: Going standard. *Serious Jockin - *Loving Glance - *Perfect Grace By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips IRON Mike (7.15) is out to put the bookies on the ropes - with a knockout run - in the BetWay Handicap, over 1 mile...
Ruth Carr saddled Magical Effect to a place at York. Photo: Twitter.

Magical Effect for Ruth Carr

It's magic as Ruth Carr trained Magical Effect (28-1) tipped each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info placed at York By Andrew Atkinson Ruth Carr trained nine-year-old Magical Effect (28-1) tipped each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info finished third in the 15 runners Gentlemen Amateur Jockeys Handicap...
Hat-trick Bushypark enters winner's enclosure at Hexham. Photo courtesy Hexham races.

A WALK IN THE PARK!

By Andrew Atkinson Bushypark completed a hat-trick of victories on December 9 when landing the Follow Hexham Racecourse on Facebook Handicap Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs under jockey Tommy Dowson. Trained by Philip Kirby at Green Oaks Farm stables in...
In Rem lands Virgin Bet Fives at Warwick

HIGH RISK THREAT AT WARWICK

Appeal by Warwick racecourse to stay safe - stay away - during coronavirus lockdown Quote: 'The actions of these individuals posed a high risk, not only to themselves, but to others in the local community'. By Andrew Atkinson Warwick's Classic...
Rachel Blackmore rides Balko Des Flos (3.37) Galway.

Aintree Grand National hero Rachael Blackmore sidelined after surgery

By Andrew Atkinson Aintree 2021 Grand National winning jockey Rachael Blackmore is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery after sustaining injury. Blackmore, 32, the most successful female jockey in National Hunt racing and the first woman to...

Trevor Hemmings CVO reducing string of horses

Racehorse owner and three times Aintree Grand National winner Trevor Hemmings CVO reducing string of horses COVID-19. The effect of Covid-19 is part of it. It’s a big reduction - racing manager Michael Meagher. By Andrew Atkinson Racehorse owner and...
Presenting Percy win will do him world of good

Presenting Percy win will do him world of good

Gordon Elliott trained nine-year-old Presenting Percy returned to winning ways at Thurles this month, when beating Kemboy under jockey Jack Kennedy, having last won in January 2019. Presenting Percy fell when seventh two out in the 2020 Cheltenham Gold Cup...
Raz De Maree 2017 winner

Chepstow Coral Welsh Grand National expected to be heavy going

By Andrew Atkinson Chepstow stage the Coral Welsh Grand National on Sunday (December 27) on what is expected to be heavy going - having been postponed four times in a decade, due to waterlogging and snowfall. "I don't think there should...
Al Boum Photo via https://twitter.com/RacingPost

Willie Mullins Promises Battle-Hardened Al Boum Photo this Winter

When Al Boum Photo switched to fences back in 2017, Irish fans saw plenty of Willie Mullins’ novice chaser, who had a good, but not great, reputation. It’s not as if Al Boum Photo was out every week, but...
Nicky Henderson saddles Epatante (3.50) Punchestown.

HENDERSON AINTREE RAID

O'Brien trained Fakir D'Oudairies tipped to win Marsh Chase By Andrew Atkinson Nicky Henderson trained Dusart (2.20) is tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info to land the Betway Top Grade One Novices Hurdle over 2m, with Nico De Boinville up, on day two...
Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown House Stud sells 39 horses as Elliott returns

Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown House Stud sells 39 horses as Elliott returns

By Andrew Atkinson Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown House Stud has sold 39 horses for over €500,000 at the Goffs UK September Sale at Doncaster. Ryanair chief O'Leary, who announced he was slashing his string of horses, sold three horses to trainer Gordon...
Stewards interview Kirby after Bushypark win

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https://www.facebook.com/425887124125605/posts/2400478043333160/ By Andrew Atkinson (*Video courtesy of Philip Kirby.) National Hunt trainer Philip Kirby put his stable of horses through their paces ahead of the 2019-20 NH season getting into full swing. Philip, based at Green Oaks Farm, Richmond, North Yorkshire, was...

Enable seasonal debut in Coral-Eclipse at Sandown – ahead of tilt at third Prix...

TRAINER John Gosden will saddle Enable in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown in July - ahead of a tilt at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. The odds on various betting websites look favourable for this beautiful horse. "John Gosden feels...
Palace Pier back-to-back wins in Group 1 Prix Jacques le Marois

French 2000 and 1000 Guineas, scheduled for June, could switch from Longchamp to Deauville

By Andrew Atkinson Government approval for racing in France has been withdrawn - from areas who remain affected by COVID-19 - amid racing resuming in the second week of May. Longchamp, Saint-Cloud and Auteuil are part of the regions - with...
Philip Hobbs saddles Defi Du Seuil (2.05) Ascot.

Saturday Racing news and tips Previews: Haydock Park, Ascot

A Plus Tard eyes Haydock Grade 1 Betfair Chase glory By Andrew Atkinson Haydock Park features the Grade 1 Betfair Chase over 3 miles 1 furlong on Saturday on the seven racecard meeting. Henry De Bromhead trained seven-year-old A Plus Tard, with...
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...
Gathering outside Musselburgh racecourse at behind closed doors meeting

Gathering outside Musselburgh racecourse at behind closed doors meeting

By Andrew Atkinson A gathering of people outside Musselburgh racecourse, all standing at the 5 furlongs start viewpoint, during the behind closed doors meeting on September 27, has led to racehorse owner David Armstrong questioning a spectators ban of the...
Jockey David Egan: Glorious Goodwood ban costly. Photo: Twitter.

Glorious Goodwood ban thwarts Egan ride on Mishriff

By Andrew Atkinson Jockey David Egan has been left gutted after an imposed five day ban at July's Glorious Goodwood meeting comes into play. Egan has lost the ride on French Derby winner Mishriff in the Group 2 Prix Guillaume d'Ornano...
Last years winner of the Irish Gold Cup Kemboy for Willie Mullins. Image Leopardstown Racecourse Twitter

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...
Presenting Percy.

Presenting Percy moves to Gordon Elliott’s stables in County Meath

Quote: 'It has been a very difficult decision - but it is the right time for a change," owner Philip Reynolds By Andrew Atkinson Presenting Percy has moved to Gordon Elliott's stables in County Meath, from Pat Kelly, based in...
Gary Gibson Lennon with Eric

Obituary: Eric Eldin

By Andrew Atkinson Exclusive Eric Eldin, who died on July 4, aged 88, was a Classic-winning jockey from the same generation as legend Lester Piggott, winning 1,200 races during a 30-year career. Gary Gibson Lennon who befriended Eric while being tutored...
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