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...
Trainer Llewellyn fined £2,750 in breach of non-trier rules
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Bernard Llewellyn has been fined £2,750 after being found in breach of the non-trier rules by a disciplinary panel, who ruled Triple Nickle was being schooled at Ffos Las in November.
"It’s a blot on my character...
Oisin Murphy profusely apologises after letting down owners and trainers
By Andrew Atkinson
Oisin Murphy has been informed by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) that he is unable to resume riding today (March 13) following suspension.
Murphy's scheduled return to the saddle was stopped by the BHA, citing testing requirements.
"As of...
FRANKIE DETTORI DEVASTATED BY CORONAVIRUS DEATHS IN ITALY
Quote: 'My mother has had pneumonia in the past. She has to be really careful. If she takes to this virus, she may not make it through. I'm concerned about her' - Frankie Dettori
By Andrew Atkinson
Italian superstar, Milan...
‘WHIRLWIND-CRAZY’ AS HAVERLAND WINS AT GLORIOUS GOODWOOD
I'll never forget this day - I want to do it all over again - Mellah, featured by fromthehorsesmouth.tips
By Andrew Atkinson
TEENAGER Khadijah Mellah became the first Muslim jockey to ride in a race in Britain - when Haverland won...
History beckons for Enable in Arc de Triomphe triple bid
By Andrew Atkinson
Enable is set to face testing going in a bid to become the first horse to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe for a third time on Sunday, October 4.
The going was officially very soft at...
Twiston-Davies ‘tips’ Bristol De Mai to win £200,000 Betfair Chase at Haydock
By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips
NIGEL Twiston-Davies says Bristol De Mai (3.00) favourite to win the £200,000 Betfair Chase at Haydock Park on Saturday, Betfair Chase Day, should win the race.
Speaking at Grange Hill Farm yard in Gloucestershire, Twiston-Davies...
Altior gets nod over Cyrname at Ascot
By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips
NICKY Henderson trained Altior (2.05) is tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.tips to win the Christy 1965 Chase Grade 2 over 2 miles 5 furlongs at Ascot on Saturday in a mouthwatering race against Cyrname.
Altior, nine-year-old, unbeaten...
Impact of COVID-19 affected owners experience
By Andrew Atkinson
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has affected the owners experience, particularly in Wales, that lead to Chepstow racecourse making a statement ahead of the opening of their jumps season that got underway in October.
Chepstow will be...
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.
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...
Lady Buttons back in training
By Andrew Atkinson
Lady Buttons is back in training ahead of the winter National Hunt campaign at Phil Kirby's Green Oaks racing stables in Yorkshire.
Owner Jayne and husband breeder Keith Sivills decided to retire the 11-year-old in September and sent...
Tiger Roll withdrawn from Aintree Grand National
By Andrew Atkinson
Tiger Roll will not run in the 2021 Aintree Grand National in a controversial move - having been handicapped to carry 11st 9lbs.
Gordon Elliott based Gigginstown based stables claim the horse's allocated handicap mark of 166 did...
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...
Rayna’s World 25-1 Wetherby hurdling debut under Tommy Dowson
By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips
RAYNA'S World made her hurdling debut at Wetherby on Wednesday, finishing third at 25-1, under Tommy Dowson in the Class 4 Novices Hurdle over 2 miles.
"Tommy has been doing plenty of schooling on her,"...
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,...
NHS workers and carers are in my thoughts
The bereavements and the sacrifice by NHS workers and carers, and all those supporting, are in my thoughts and prayers all the time - trainer Nick Alexander
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Nick Alexander, 57, based at Kinneston, Fife, has looked...
Johnson ‘salutes all’ after announcing retirement
By Andrew Atkinson
Richard Johnson OBE announced his retirement at Newton Abbot on Saturday - with a tearful farewell to the sport in which he was crowned champion NH jockey four times in a glittering career.
Johnson's Cheltenham Gold Cup wins...
CLOTH CAP NATIONAL GLORY IN GOD’S HANDS
'I think he'll win it - my gut feeling is that he's got a great chance - but God only knows what can happen in a National' - trainer Jonjo O'Neill
By Andrew Atkinson
The 2021 Randox Health Aintree Grand...
Racing await government nod to return in May – BHA chief Nick Rust
By Andrew Atkinson
Racing could be set to return in May as some trainers pressed their cause - on the back of racing continuing behind closed doors in Australia and Hong Kong.
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) chief Nick Rust has...
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...
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...
Blackmore’s polished skills catching the eye
Rachael Blackmore is set to ride Henry de Bromhead trained A Plus Tard in the WellChild Cheltenham Gold Cup, with Jack Kennedy on stablemate, Minella Indo.
Blackmore partnered A Plus Tard to victory in the Close Brothers Novices’ Handicap Chase...
Nick’s dedication has pulled him through after working hard at Jack Berry House –...
By Andrew Atkinson
NICK Barratt-Atkin returns to the saddle at Ayr when riding the Phil Kirby trained Hard Times - the teenage jockey's first official ride as an Apprentice jockey - for the Richmond, North Yorkshire, stables.
Nick is back in...
Mount Ida last to first in Challenge Cup Chase Festival win
Mount Ida last to first in Challenge Cup Chase Festival win - fromthehorsesmouth.info ew tip Shantou Flyer placed
Quote: 'I don't know how I did that! It crossed my mind to pull up' - jockey Jack Kennedy
By Andrew...
