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...
Racehorse owner Hemmings’ son in the chair
By Andrew Atkinson
Three times Aintree Grand National winning owner Trevor Hemmings has handed the chairmanship reins to his son Craig at Championship club Preston North End.
"We have a young and exciting group of players - led by Alex Neil,"...
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...
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...
Cheltenham Saturday meeting awaits inspection
By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips
CHELTENHAM races have been called off on Friday - after Prestbury Park suffered a waterlogged course - following lengthy rainfall in Gloucestershire.
The meeting was initially put in jeopardy after heavy rainfall overnight on Wednesday...
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...
Galway summer festival cancelled due to coronavirus
By Andrew Atkinson
Michael Moloney, General manager of Galway races has released a statement on behalf of Galway Race Committee, in relation to the Galway races 2020 summer Festival that has been cancelled, scheduled for July 27-August 2.
"In the light...
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...
Westwood denied Aintree Grand National dream
Quote: 'To win the National would be unbelievable. It’s what dreams are made of - the biggest horse race in the world' - Lee Westwood.
By Andrew Atkinson
Racehorse Bellshill, co-owned by Lee Westwood, entered in the 2021 Randox Health...
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...
Gordon waiting for better ground for Mellow Ben as stablemate Commanche Red falls out...
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Chris Gordon based at Morestead Stables in Winchester, Hampshire, is waiting for better ground after Mellow Ben finished fourth in the Ladbrokes 3 miles Handicap Chase at Kempton, with stablemate Commanche Red pulled-up.
"We had a couple...
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...
DETTORI SADDLED WITH DERBY FAVOURITE!
Marquand 'jocked-off' English King at Epsom
By Andrew Atkinson
Tom Marquand, one of British racing's rising stars, has been 'jocked-off' English King in the Investec 2000 Derby at Epsom next month - with Frankie Dettori in the saddle.
Marquand, 22, who...
Spanish City and Mr Lupton eye QTS Ayr Gold Cup glory
Veteran Lord Glitters out to thwart Addeybb
Desert Encounter and Rhythm Master to strike at Newbury
Monsoon Moon and Angel Fairy noted at Newmarket
Ever So Cool, Timoshenko and Monbeg Theatre Newton Abbot treble
Lorton and Smokey each-way...
Master Tommytucker and Al Dancer Cheltenham Caspian Caviar Gold Cup Handicap Chase head-to-head
By Andrew Atkinson
Paul Nicholls trained Master Tommytucker and Nigel Twiston-Davies trained Al Dancer go to post in the 19 runners Grade 3 Caspian Caviar Gold Cup 2m 4 1/2f Handicap Chase at Cheltenham on Saturday, December 12, having swerved...
Trainers pay homage to Sultan Ahmad Shah
By Andrew Atkinson
SULTAN Ahmad Shah, former race horse owner, with his string including horses with Michael Jarvis, Roger Charlton, Roger Varian and Paul Cole, has died, aged 88.
"It's very sad news," said Roger Varian, who saddled his first winner...
Flat racing programme for August published amid the Covid-19 by the BHA
By Andrew Atkinson
The full Flat racing programme for August has been published amid the Covid-19 by the BHA.
The August flat amateur and apprentice races for August includes a small number of races, restricted to apprentice or amateur jockeys.
Field sizes...
Resdev horses exit Kirby stables
Top Ville Ben well after undergoing vets procedure
By Andrew Atkinson
Philip Kirby has announced that a trio of Resdev horses has left the Green Oaks Farm stables in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
"It was a sad day saying goodbye to The...
Race Courses: Haydock Park
Haydock Park is a dual-purpose racecourse, staging 32 racing days on the Flat and over Jumps in 2019.
Haydock Park is part of The Jockey Club, staging The Randox Health Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival and The Investec Derby.
The Jockey...
Decision slammed as Leicester racing goes ahead
Decision to allow racing to go ahead slammed by leading Flat trainers as BHA give green light amid COVID-19 'spike' in Leicester
By Andrew Atkinson
Leicester race meeting went ahead on June 30 - despite the city being placed in...
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...
Goodbye Lester – greatest jockey in history of racing. God bless and Rest In...
By Andrew Atkinson EXCLUSIVE
Legendary jockey Lester Piggott's death at the age of 86 has reminisced memories for Gary Gibson-Lennon, who was tutored by Piggott in Newmarket.
"Goodbye Lester, you was the greatest jockey in history of racing. God bless you...
Former ‘Donkey Derby’ jockey Billy Lee
A MAN who boarded a bus in Dublin - with a donkey - could well have been heading to the 'Donkey Derby' in years gone by!
In respect of the Donkey Derby, a race of the ilk was run at...
Cheltenham Festival Day 4 Friday March 18 Gold Cup feature race
A Plus Tard and Tornado Flyer bids for Gold Cup glory
By Andrew Atkinson
The Grade 1 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup with a winning purse of £351,000 up for grabs is the feature race on the final day of the...
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...
