Obituary – Capt. Jim Wilson, trainer over five decades, dies aged 94
Quote: 'It didn't take long to 'warm the cockles' as Capt. Jim poured me a dram of whisky - and cup of tea - in the lounge of his cottage set in the English countryside'.
By Andrew Atkinson
Captain Jim...
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...
Dettori lands Haydock Group 3 Betway John Of Gaunt Stakes
Voice Of Calm and Fugitives Drift fromthehorsesmouth.info Cartmel double
She'sasupermack (10-1 e.w.) Cartmel place
Trevoli and Bawaady Beverley double
Banbridge and Grangeclare West Punchestown double
By Andrew Atkinson
Frankie Dettori rode 5-1 co-favourite Kinross to victory in the Group 3 Betway John...
Journey With Me, Goven, Elimay fromthehorsesmouth.info Naas treble
Marvel De Cerisy (7-1), Whiskey Lullaby (4-1) placed
By Andrew Atkinson
Henry de Bromhead trained Journey With Me under Rachael Blackmore tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info landed the Connolly's Red Mills Irish EBF Auction Novice Hurdle at Naas on Saturday.
Six-year-old Journey With...
Ascot date change would clog-up racing pattern – Ascot’s Director of Racing Nick Smith
By Andrew Atkinson
Racing in England is set to return on June 1 with Irish meetings scheduled to resume on June 8, as easing of the coronavirus lockdown comes into play.
Royal Ascot gets underway on June 16, leaving Irish trainers...
Crowley Ascot 2021 British Champions Day 229-1 treble
By Andrew Atkinson
Jim Crowley will remember Ascot 2021 British Champions Day riding Aldaary in the Balmoral Handicap to complete a 229-1 treble.
"It’s been fantastic. I came in with some lovely rides - but it’s a tough place to ride...
Gathering outside Musselburgh racecourse at behind closed doors meeting
By Andrew Atkinson
A gathering of people outside Musselburgh racecourse, all standing at the 5 furlongs start viewpoint, during the behind closed doors meeting on September 27, has led to racehorse owner David Armstrong questioning a spectators ban of the...
Dettoris ‘girl’ Enable set for tilt at 2020 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
y Andrew Atkinson
FRANKIE Dettori has revealed his 'girl' Enable is set for another tilt at the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 2020.
"My girl is staying in training for next year. I can't wait. Come on Enable," said...
Blazing Port disappointing run at Kelso found post-race scope mud in trachea
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Nick Alexander based at Kinneston, Fife, rued Blazing Port's run at Kelso last weekend, when pulled-up, after expecting a better show.
"It became the big disappointment of the weekend, pulling up three out - when he ought...
HIGH RISK THREAT AT WARWICK
Appeal by Warwick racecourse to stay safe - stay away - during coronavirus lockdown
Quote: 'The actions of these individuals posed a high risk, not only to themselves, but to others in the local community'.
By Andrew Atkinson
Warwick's Classic...
Cartmel Cup and Peter Beaumont Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase August Bank Holiday weekend
Quote: 'You are allowed to do everything at Cartmel that you can’t do at any other racecourse' - racecourse director, Geraldine McKay
By Andrew Atkinson
Cartmel’s August Bank Holiday weekend meetings on Saturday, 28 and Monday, August 30 is like...
Nicky Richards leads tributes to Kenny Rogerson (1930-2020)
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Nicky Richards has lead tributes following the passing of Kenny Rogerson, 90, who provided stable staff in Penrith, Cumbria, with food orders - while on horseback!
"Kenny Rogerson ran the village shop for over 20 years before...
Former racehorse Erniesmilkcart trained by Mick Easterby still hitting the headlines!
Quote: 'Most of all he is a pleasure to own. I’m so glad I found Bertie - and Bertie found me' - Annabelle Burne
By Andrew Atkinson
Former racehorse Erniesmilkcart - Ernie - trained by Mick Easterby is still hitting...
O’Brien star filly Love eyes Darley Yorkshire Oaks
By Andrew Atkinson
Aidan O'Brien trained filly Love is entered in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks at York in August after successful victories in the 2020 Qipco 1,000 Guineas and 2020 Investec Oaks.
Ballydoyle maestro O'Brien heads for York after sidestepping the...
Sulekha Varma appointed Clerk of the Course at Aintree
By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips
SULEKHA Varma has been appointed as Clerk of the Course at Aintree Racecourse and North West Head of Racing for Jockey Club Racecourses.
"I am honoured to be taking on the role of Clerk of...
Palace Pier back-to-back wins in Group 1 Prix Jacques le Marois
Quote: 'I love the horse. He’s the best miler I’ve rode. He’s beautiful and got everything' - Frankie Dettori
By Andrew Atkinson
Frankie Dettori and Palace Pier landed back-to-back wins in the Group One Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville...
Legend 17-year-old veteran See Double You Tipperary outing
By Andrew Atkinson
Veteran 17-year-old racehorse See Double You returned to the fold at Tipperary on October 20, after 388 days since it last ran.
See Double You lined-up for a 68th career race for owner/trainer Ronan McNally at the Irish...
Racing’s Cornelius Lysaght retires
By Andrew Atkinson
Racing's flag bearer correspondent Cornelius Lysaght is retiring this week after almost 30 years in the 'saddle'.
“Since I started in August 1990, the Cheltenham Festival and Royal Ascot have been staged 29 times each. 28 Grand Nationals...
Epatante test against Goshen, Sceau Royal and Silver Streak in Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle
By Andrew Atkinson
Champion Hurdler Epatante - winner of the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle in November - is set to run in the Ladbrokes Hurdle (Grade 1) on Boxing Day.
"She is all set to go - this was always...
BOB ON! Cheltenham Festival Day 2
Quote: 'Bob Olinger has great potential - he was 'sky high' - winning at Cheltenham is what it's all about' - Rachael Blackmore
By Andrew Atkinson
Bob Olinger (6-4) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info landed the opening race on day two at...
Kirby at the double on Classy Dame and Symbolic Power
O'Brien trained Entoucas (6-1) tipped ew by fromthehorsesmouth.info Leopardstown place
By Andrew Atkinson
Classy Dame (11-4) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info won the Ladbrokes 1 mile 2 furlongs Handicap at Lingfield Park on Saturday under jockey Adam Kirby, gaining a 1/2 length...
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)...
Hollie Doyle makes history with Windsor 5 winners – including fromthehorsesmouth.info tips Indian Creak...
By Andrew Atkinson
Hollie Doyle made history at Windsor on Saturday - when riding five winners - including fromthehorsesmouth.info selections Indian Creak and Sur Mer, becoming the first female jockey to do so.
"I don't think I've had an afternoon as...
Minella Indo returned to Ireland ‘shook’ after lacklustre run in King George VI
Rachael Blackmore-Minella Times target 2022 Aintree Grand National
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Henry de Bromhead has revealed Minella Indo returned to Ireland 'shook' following a lacklustre run in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on December 26,...
BHA announce owners new coronavirus guidelines
British Horseracing Authority announce owners new coronavirus health and safety guidelines
By Andrew Atkinson
The British Horseracing Authority has announced owners new coronavirus health and safety guidelines after the UK Government gave the go ahead for racing to continue behind...
