Kirby duo Mont Blanc and Fircombe Hall Newcastle debuts
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Philip Kirby two year old duo Mont Blanc and Fircombe Hall made their debuts at Gosforth Park, Newcastle on June 6.
"They will find easier assignments in future as the young pair lined up against some mightily...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tiger Roll withdrawn from Aintree Grand National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...
Dettori chalks up 70th Royal Ascot career win on Fanny Logan in G2 Hardwicke...
By Andrew Atkinson
Frankie Dettori rode John Gosden trained Fanny Logan to an emphatic victory in the Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot on Friday.
Fanny Logan - Dettori's 70th career win at Royal Ascot - gained a two and...
Sandown Park, Newbury, Doncaster, Leicester tips June 13
STONE 'SOLID' IN STOUTE SANDOWN TILT
Sunday Sovereign's debut run for Varian
By Andrew Atkinson
Roger Varian trained Sunday Sovereign (2.40) ridden by Sylvester De Souza, making a debut run for it's new yard, is tipped to win the Class...
Philip’s a ‘Good Egg’!
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Philip Kirby was a 'cut' above the rest - when he took up the 'Raw Egg Challenge' - at Green Oaks Farm stables in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
"I don't really like cooked eggs! - so I don't...
2021 Cheltenham Festival behind closed doors
2021 Cheltenham Festival behind closed doors - spectators not allowed under coronavirus guidelines
By Andrew Atkinson
The 2021 Cheltenham Festival during March 16-19 is to take place behind closed doors and spectators will not be allowed to attend under current...
NEWCASTLE BID FOR KIRBY ACE
Focus on trainer Philip Kirby
Louis Vac Pouch swerves Kempton on Saturday for either Cheltenham or Aintree tilt
By Andrew Atkinson
Philip Kirby saddles runners at on Friday in what the Richmond, north Yorkshire, Green Oaks Farm stables based trainer...
Enable ‘The Queen of Racing’ – Dettori
By Andrew Atkinson
Frankie Dettori said that there's 'plenty more to come' after the John Gosden trained Enable, selected by fromthehorsesmouth.tips won the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown on Saturday
"There's plenty more to come. She's amazing - The Queen of racing!," said...
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,...
Rachael Blackmore heads to France in Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris
By Andrew Atkinson
After what has been a season to remember for Rachael Blackmore - highlighted winning the Aintree Grand National in April and top jockey award at the Cheltenham Festival in March - she heads for a first ride...
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...
MONUMENTAL EFFORT NEEDED
Quote: 'We ask for God’s blessing upon all those who are involved in horse racing' - Cartmel Priory Rev. Nick Devenish
Quote: 'If we all pull together, do the right thing, we will all get through this' -...
Former champion Flat jockey Jamie Spencer set to return
By Andrew Atkinson
Former champion Flat jockey Jamie Spencer has been given the go-ahead to return to race-riding following a long spell on the sidelines, having broke his hip on the gallops.
"It has been a long three months since I...
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...
Three-time Champion Flat jockey Oisin Murphy banned until 2023
By Andrew Atkinson
Three-time Champion Flat jockey Oisin Murphy has been banned until February 2023, after accepting he was guilty of five charges brought against him by the BHA.
An independent judicial panel on February 22 ruled Murphy will not be...
VENICE ‘PAPPY’ RICHARDS/Alex Higgins
The passing of Venice 'Pappy' Richards, Southern Caribbean jockey, mirrors former apprentice jockey Alex Higgins' death
By Andrew Atkinson
Barbados born Venice 'Pappy' Richards, dubbed the greatest jockey in Southern Caribbean thoroughbred racing history, has passed away in Trinidad and...
‘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...
Coronavirus halts BHA whip offences investigation
By Andrew Atkinson
The British Horseracing Authority has put on hold an investigation into whip offences by jockeys in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.
"A new timetable will be agreed at an appropriate point in the future.
"The consultation would...
DOUBLE FOR TEAM KIRBY!
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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...
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.
Bamboo Bay formerly trained by Joseph O’Brien joins Phil Kirby at Green Oaks
By Andrew Atkinson
Bamboo Bay formerly trained by Joseph O'Brien has joined Phil Kirby at Green Oaks Farm Stables in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
Three-year-old Bamboo Bay is set to go juvenile hurdling under Kirby, having raced four times, including winning a...
