Mullins dual Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo eyes Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris glory
By Andrew Atkinson
Willie Mullins will saddle dual Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo under Paul Townend in Sunday's Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris at Auteuil.
"I think Al Boum Photo deserves to run in a Grand Steeple," said Mullins, speaking at...
Cheltenham Festival Champion Hurdle
Honeysuckle has never let me down - I can’t see why this year would be any different - Rachael Blackmore
By Andrew Atkinson
Rachael Blackmore heads for the 2022 Cheltenham Festival on the back of becoming the first woman to...
Experience Equestrian Rides At Timber Valley Ranch Ohio
If you're searching for a tranquil trip where you can connect with nature and the horse while spending quality time with family or friends, a ranch ride experience may be precisely what you're looking for.
A ranch ride vacation is...
WINTER WONDERLAND
Quote: 'Three inches of snow fell on a wintery day - and six inches at the top of the gallop. The gallops are in good working order and the horses appear fresh and well'.
By Andrew Atkinson
Nick Alexander's stables in...
Cheltenham Festival dream looms for €670 purchase Skyace
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer John 'Shark' Hanlon's canny €670 purchase of former Willie Mullins trained six-year-old Skyace in June 2020 is one of the bargain buys of the NH Turf - with a Cheltenham Festival appearance looming.
Since being under the...
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...
Eric saddles Harry’s Ridge Betway Handicap Newcastle win giving jockey Jason Hart 500th UK...
By Andrew Atkinson Exclusive
Eric Alston trained Harry's Ridge landed the 5 furlongs Betway Handicap (Division 1) at Newcastle on Friday night - to give jockey Jason Hart his 500th UK career win.
"I knew he was fit, but thought he...
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...
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...
Tiger Roll out to prove fitness ahead of National
By Andrew Atkinson
Gordon Elliott trained twice Aintree Grand National winner Tiger Roll goes to post in the Ladbrokes Grade Two Ireland Boyne Hurdle (2.47) over 2m 5f at Navan on Sunday, ridden by Keith Donoghue.
Out of sorts at Cheltenham...
O’Brien’s Bolshoi Ballet and Gosden’s Terebellum Newmarket raids
By Andrew Atkinson
Adian O'Brien saddles Bolshoi Ballet (1.05) at Newmarket racing headquarters on Saturday tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info to win the EBF C4 Maiden Stakes over 1m under Ryan Moore.
Mighty Gurkha (1.40) trained by Archie Watson and ridden by Holly...
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...
GRAND NATIONAL RED ALERT!
Hugs all round as veteran 66-1 outsider Definitly Red eyes National glory
By Andrew Atkinson
Brian Ellison trained 12-year-old veteran Definitly Red lines-up in the 2021 Randox Health Aintree Grand National on Saturday under 11st 1lb, best priced at 66-1.
Definitly...
Trainer Philip Kirby announces Lady Buttons retirement
By Andrew Atkinson
Lady Buttons trained by Philip Kirby has retired following a small setback that would have seen the mare sidelined until late December.
"It’s been a significant day here at the yard and time has been called on a...
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...
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...
Allmankind to sparkle in Arkle?
Quote: 'I'm not saying we'll win - but I have nothing to point to that would make me think we'll definitely get beaten in the Arkle' - trainer Dan Skelton
DAN Skelton trained five-year-old Allmankind runs in the Sporting...
O’Brien duo Love and Armoury to go to post in Prince of Wales’s Stakes...
By Andrew Atkinson
Aidan O'Brien trained duo Love and Armoury are pencilled in to go to post in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Love could return to action following her third consecutive win in the 2020 Yorkshire Oaks...
TIGER ROLL NEEDS SUN TO RECOUP FORM
Quote: 'I’m sure they will get him back in good shape. He will be a better horse - when he has some sun on his back' - jockey Davy Russell
By Andrew Atkinson
Jockey Davy Russell who fractured his vertebrae...
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...
Namib Dancer will be very sorely missed after Huntingdon fatality
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Emma Lavelle has made a statement following the loss of six-year-old Namib Dancer after falling at Huntingdon on November 10.
"It was a very sad day for everyone here at Bonita Racing Stables, as well as for...
Trainer Kirby unveils plans to expand facilities
Trainer Kirby unveils plans to expand facilities for recovering and rehabilitating racehorses
Quote: 'It’s to do the job properly, so they can all be re-homed. Any horse that finishes racing can have a career doing something else' -...
Alston books Jamie Spencer to ride Maid In India at Ascot
The Tin Man set to return to winner's enclosure
By Andrew Atkinson
Eric Alston has booked Jamie Spencer to ride six-year-old Maid In India (1.55) in the tote.co.uk Listed Class 1 Rous Stakes over 5 furlongs at Ascot on Saturday.
Longton,...
Anthony Van Dyck was very tough, straightforward and genuine – he gave everything –...
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Aiden O'Brien has praised 2019 Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck who tragically died participating in the 2020 Melbourne Cup this month: He gave everything.
"I didn’t get any results of any post mortem or anything yet but...
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...
