Saturday, August 29, 2026
Frankie Dettori geared up for Royal Ascot 

Frankie Dettori geared up for Royal Ascot 

By Andrew Atkinson  Frankie Dettori is all geared up for the behind closed doors meeting at Royal Ascot after the meeting was given the go ahead amid racing's lockdown in mid-March, due to COVID-19. "Royal Ascot is here and I am...
Brian Hughes: to be named champion jockey. Photo: Twitter.

Hughes to be named champion NH jockey

Presentation ceremonies on hold By Andrew Atkinson The National Hunt Champion jockey title will be presented to Brian Hughes - with any presentation ceremony on hold due to racing's coronovirus closedown. Hughes has reportedly been told that he will be crowned...
Gosden with Frankie Dettori

Odds-on favourite Enable (4-7) in Ascot King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes...

By Andrew Atkinson ODDS-on favourite Enable (4-7) in Saturday's King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes at Ascot has been slammed by trainer John Gosden. "The betting industry has put Enable at a price that they don’t want anyone to...
Lady Buttons success at Doncaster.

DOUBLE FOR TEAM KIRBY!

https://www.facebook.com/425887124125605/posts/2561630467217916/   Lady Buttons ROA National Hunt Mare of the Year Philip Kirby leading Northern jumps trainer 2018-19 By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips LADY Buttons has won the ROA National Hunt Mare of the Year Award at a gala evening presentation...
Dettori sheds tears after superstar Enable retired

Dettori sheds tears after superstar Enable retired

Quote: 'I did cry. It was a bit of an emotional moment, we were still thinking about rolling the dice one more time' - Dettori By Andrew Atkinson Frankie Dettori shed tears after it was announced that superstar racehorse Enable...
Cazoo Group One Epsom Derby runners and jockeys 

Cazoo Group One Epsom Derby runners and jockeys 

Adayar Adam Kirby Bolshoi Ballet Ryan Moore Gear Up Ben Curtis Hurricane Lane William Buick John Leeper Frankie Dettori Mac Swiney Kevin Manning Mohaafeth Jim Crowley Mojo Star David Egan One Ruler James Doyle Southern Lights Declan McDonogh Third Realm Andrea Atzeni Youth Spirit Tom Marquand
Tarnawa eyes £4.3m Arc de Triomphe - Europe's richest race

Tarnawa eyes £4.3m Arc de Triomphe – Europe’s richest race

Quote: 'Tarnawa is a Group 1 winner over course and distance; a Breeders' Cup winner and finished a very good second in the Irish Champion Stakes. Her credentials are first class' By Andrew Atkinson The Qatar Prix de l'Arc de...
Ian Renton, The Jockey  Regional Director for Cheltenham and the South West.

Cheltenham’s longest running sponsor RSA pulls plug amid COVID-19

Quote: 'It is understandable a number of businesses are reassessing their future marketing and hospitality commitments in the current climate' - Ian Renton, The Jockey  Regional Director for Cheltenham and the South West. By Andrew Atkinson Cheltenham's longest running...
Jungle Run: Jack Mitchell completed fromthehorsesmouth.info 3,697 accumulator.

Jungle Run completes fromthehorsesmouth.info 3,697 accumulator

By Andrew Atkinson Tom Clover trained Jungle Run completed a fromthehorsesmouth.info 11-horse 3,697 accumulator on Saturday at Wolverhampton. Jungle Run (5-2) ridden by Jack Mitchell landed the Coral Racing Nursery over 7 furlongs, despite being bumped at the start, staying on...
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...
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...
Sir Michael Stoute trained Bay Bridge (3.40) with Ryan Moore up is tipped to win the Group 1,

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...
William Buick rode fromthehorsesmouth.info tip Wonderful Tonight to victory at Ascot.

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...
Jean-Claude Rouget trained Raabihah: Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe target. Photo: Twitter.

Jean-Claude Rouget trained Raabihah eyes Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

By Andrew Atkinson Jean-Claude Rouget trained Raabihah is set for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe after winning the Prix de Pomone at Deauville on August 22. "I’d love to think we can have another crack at the Arc, that was...
Shishkin cruises to win Grade 2 Lightning Novices' Chase at Doncaster

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...
Yearlings formerly in Blue Spinnaker's care 'doing well'

Yearlings formerly in Blue Spinnaker’s care ‘doing well’

By Andrew Atkinson Following the sad death of veteran retired racehorse Blue Spinnaker trainer Mick Easterby has reported an update on the yearlings that were in his care. "They are doing well and will hopefully all make a full recovery," said...
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...
Oisin Murphy has won the British Flat jockeys' championship for a third consecutive season

Murphy British Flat jockeys’ champ for third consecutive season

By Andrew Atkinson Oisin Murphy has won the British Flat jockeys' championship for a third consecutive season that has been tinted with controversy. "It has been an up and down season," said Murphy who became top jockey ahead of William Buick. The...
This way. Jockeys temporary changing rooms at Newcastle racecourse.

Ayr set to recommence racing in Scotland on June 22

By Andrew Atkinson AYR racecourse is eyed as a return to racing in Scotland on June 22, with the opening 2020 Flat race season set to get underway amid the coronavirus lockdown, following suspension of meetings since March 17. Hamilton Park...
Aidan O'Brien

O’Brien notches up third win in Longines Hong Kong Vase in Sha Tin with...

By Andrew Atkinson Aidan O'Brien trained Mogul, ridden by Ryan Moore, notched up a third victory in the Longines Hong Kong Vase in Sha Tin gaining a 3 lengths win over Exultant, with Columbus County, third. "We’re delighted with him. He’s...
Tiger Roll - Photo courtesy Cheltenham Racecourse Twitter

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...
Nicky Henderson saddles At Poets Cross (1.35) Market Rasen.

Shiskin Arkle ‘cert’?

NICKY Henderson trained Shiskin is entered in the Arkle Chase, going to post as 8-11 favourite, having won the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham last season. Shishkin was noted when winning the Wayward Lad at Kempton Park. Henderson saddles Epatante...
Tom's first winner on Start Time at Thirsk in the Betfair Novice Riders Series.

Focus on Conditional jockey: TOM MIDGLEY

Quote: 'My biggest ambition is to ride my claim out and ride a winner at the Cheltenham Festival' By Andrew Atkinson Exclusive Teenage Conditional jockey Tom Midgley's biggest ambition is to ride a winner at the Cheltenham Festival following his...

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...
Sir Gordon: put food on the table.

BOOKIES PLYING THEIR TRADE FROM THE ‘BACK DOOR’

Quote: 'Gordon Richards often put food on this table. In those days betting, away from the racecourse was illegal, but bookies still plied their trade - from their back door. I remember bookies putting out chairs - in...
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