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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...
‘TREDDERS’ DEAD
Grand National winning jockey Liam Treadwell found dead
By Andrew Atkinson
Grand National winning jockey Liam Treadwell has died at the age of 34, with police treating his death as unexplained, with no third party thought to be involved.
Born in Arundel,...
Feature: Rhythm Master tuned up for Thirsk comeback
'Provided the ground stays soft, it will be exciting to get Rhythm Master on the track. He did a piece of work on Saturday morning and I was very pleased. He looks fantastic and seems in a very...
Foster takes over at Cullentra House
Denise Foster will take the reins at Cullentra House tiller while trainer Gordon Elliott sees out his six-month suspension.
Foster, 67, nicknamed ‘Sneezy’, has been training a small string at Possextown Farm in Enfield, near to Cullentra, for over 20...
CARTMEL STICKY TOFFEE FOR WINNING CONNECTIONS!
Quote: 'We know you all love a party - but please do not come. It may be tempting to say 'let's watch from the woods' - Cartmel General manager Geraldine McKay
Quote: 'With racing behind closed doors, Cartmel...
Last Ammo completes fromthehorsesmouth.info 76,951 accumulator
By Andrew Atkinson
Charlie Appleby trained Last Ammo won the Coral EBF Novices Stakes over 1m 1f at Wolverhampton's evening meeting to complete a fromthehorsesmouth.info 76,951 accumulator on Saturday.
Roger Charlton saddled Umm Hurair tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info to win the MansionBet...
Tiger Roll wins Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham under tearful jockey Donoghue
By Andrew Atkinson
Tiger Roll (9-2) defied the odds when the dual Aintree Grand National winner landed the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at the Cheltenham Festival under Keith Donoghue.
Gordon Elliott trained Tiger Roll was switched to Denise Foster following an...
Lismore completes fromthehorsesmouth.info 8-horse £108,809 Goliath
Wolverhampton 131-1 four-horse accumulator
fromthehorsesmouth.info Ayr, Newmarket and Newton Abbot 76-1 accumulator
By Andrew Atkinson
Sir Mark Prescott trained Lismore (11-4) ridden by Luke Morris completed a fromthehorsesmouth.info 8-horse £108,809 Goliath winning accumulator at Wolverhampton on Saturday night!
Lismore gained an...
Mick Easterby goes ‘potty’ in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance
By Andrew Atkinson
Dual National Hunt and Flat racehorse trainer Mick Easterby has put up for auction 30 teapots to raise funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
"I have a nice collection of teapots that I am going to sell in...
Trainer Brisbourne hopeful of remaining in racing after stables development notification
By Andrew Atkinson
TRAINER and former jockey Mark Brisbourne is set to leave Ness Strange Farm Stables in Shropshire, after notification that building work is set to go ahead to convert barns into a new development.
"I hope to find work...
Suggestion retired in wake of eye removal tumour op
By Andrew Atkinson
Phil Kirby trained nine-year-old Suggestion, bred by Juddmonte Farms Ltd, has been retired after six years at Green Oaks Farm stables in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
"We have said goodbye to this gorgeous boy - the gentle grey Suggestion...
Willie Mullins entourage rolls out on day one of 2021 Cheltenham Festival
By Andrew Atkinson
Willie Mullins' entourage rolls out on day one of the 2021 behind closed doors Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday March 16 with Appreciate It (1.20) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info to land the Sky Bet G1 Supreme Novices Hurdle opening...
DANGLING THE CARROT – TAKING THE MICK!
Quote: 'It was a different world back then. People grew their own vegetables and kept chickens. How things have changed. People go to the supermarket. The supermarkets ruined it'.
Andrew Atkinson looks at veteran racehorse trainer Mick Easterby who...
SLOW ROAD BACK FROM LOCKDOWN
Fingers crossed the dreaded Covid 19 retreats to allow everyone who loves this sport to enjoy a great season of jump racing - Nick Alexander
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Nick Alexander's scheduled runner Always Tipsy was a non-runner at Perth...
Cheltenham Festival Champion Hurdle
Honeysuckle has never let me down - I can’t see why this year would be any different - Rachael Blackmore
By Andrew Atkinson
Rachael Blackmore heads for the 2022 Cheltenham Festival on the back of becoming the first woman to...
Johnson to take the cream at Newton Abbot
By Andrew Atkinson
fromthehorsesmouth.tips racing correspondent
CHAMPION jockey Richard Johnson is eyeing a successful afternoon at Newton Abbot on Saturday - booked to ride decent mounts at the Devonshire track.
The Actuate Marketing Handicap Chase over 3 miles and 1 furlong (3.35)...
Channon’s Storting nets historic Cliff Stud Thirsk Hunt Cup
Quote: 'Mick in fairness fancied Storting when we spoke before the race. He felt he could win and, fair play, he was right' - jockey Tony Hamilton
By Andrew Atkinson
Mick Channon trained Storting ridden by Tony Hamilton landed the feature...
British European Breeders’ Fund (British EBF) supplementing Flat racing prizemoney by £750,000
By Andrew Atkinson
The British European Breeders' Fund (British EBF) are supplementing prizemoney for British Flat racing by £750,000 between September and the end of 2020 - which will be available as enhancements above BHA minimum value.
With a return to...
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...
Trainer Philip Kirby announces Lady Buttons retirement
By Andrew Atkinson
Lady Buttons trained by Philip Kirby has retired following a small setback that would have seen the mare sidelined until late December.
"It’s been a significant day here at the yard and time has been called on a...
Sir Michael Stoute’s assistant James Horton to take trainer role at Manor House Farm,
By Andrew Atkinson
Sir Michael Stoute’s assistant James Horton will take on the role of trainer at Manor House Farm under a scheme to modernise and overhaul the racehorse training facilities at Manor House Farm, Middleham.
The major redevelopment of the...
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...
Notes On Early Nominations for Australia’s 2022 Spring Racing
A bit of a stir was caused on Tuesday 2nd August as the ‘blueprint’ was released for the upcoming spring racing season in Australia. The first round of nominations saw 186 names shortlisted for the 2022 Melbourne Cup, 169...
Suedois is an incredible horse who will be missed – trainer David O’Meara
Quote: 'Suedois finished second on his yard debut, and finished his career with a record of 50 runs, 10 wins and top three finishes, in an incredible 33 starts'.
By Andrew Atkinson
Suedois, trained by David O'Meara at Willow Farm,...
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL Review
By Andrew Atkinson
The 2020 Cheltenham Festival bore fruit for punters - with eight winners - and a plethora of each-way selections at the showcase National Hunt meeting.
Day 4 of the festival's seven race card, each-way tips Buildmeupbuttercup (16-1), Thyme...
