Brian Hughes announced as National Hunt Champion jockey
Nicky Henderson trainers' champion. Jonjo O'Neill jnr top Conditional jockey. JP McManus top racehorse owner
By Andrew Atkinson
Brian Hughes has been announced as National Hunt racing champion jockey, with Nicky Henderson named trainers' champion and JP McManus top racehorse...
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...
Queen to miss Royal Ascot for first time in 68-year reign
By Andrew Atkinson
We’re trying to make the most of it - words of Nick Smith, Ascot’s spokesperson, ahead of Royal Ascot's 2020 meeting. “It’s going to be different but we are trying to make sure there’s as much compensation...
From a ‘tanner each-way’ bet – to joining the Sport of Kings – Sir...
By Andrew Atkinson
SIR Alex Ferguson entered his 21st year as a racehorse owner going into 2019 - one of the Sport of King's most successful persons - having placed a 'tanner each-way' bet, that lured him into racing decades...
Obituary: Prince Khalid Abdullah, racehorse owner/breeder owner of Juddmonte Farms, has died aged 83.
By Andrew Atkinson
Prince Khalid Abdullah, racehorse owner/breeder that included Arc de Triomphe winner Dancing Brave; Frankel, Enable, Oasis Dream, Warning, and Kingman, owner of Juddmonte Farms, has died aged 83.
Former NH jockey Sir A.P. McCoy said: "So sad to...
Jubilant ‘Mickey Mouse’ trainer Tom takes horse Charle Brune to bar – celebrating once...
By Andrew Atkinson EXCLUSIVE
AFTER three decades in racing without a winner you'd have thought owner-trainer Tom Shanahan would have pulled the reins in!
But patience eventually paid off for Irishman Tom - when his six year old horse Charle Brune...
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...
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,"...
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...
Lady Buttons underdeveloped ovaries prevents her from conceiving and carrying a foal
Quote: 'It is incredibly sad for Keith, Jayne and ultimately Buttons that she won’t ever have a foal by her side. She was clearly meant to be a very special one off’ - Pippa Kirby
By Andrew Atkinson
Retired Lady...
Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown House Stud sells 39 horses as Elliott returns
By Andrew Atkinson
Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown House Stud has sold 39 horses for over €500,000 at the Goffs UK September Sale at Doncaster.
Ryanair chief O'Leary, who announced he was slashing his string of horses, sold three horses to trainer Gordon...
Tabors set for Royal Ascot in bid to end Noseda’s training career on a...
By Andrew Atkinson
MICHAEL Tabor and his wife Doreen are hoping that they can aid trainer Jeremy Noseda's retirement from racing at Royal Ascot's 2019 June meeting with a winning bow.
"I am thrilled that Michael Tabor and Charles Fox have...
EBDON OVERWHELMED
Peter Ebdon, former world snooker champion, racehorse breeder and owner has announced his retirement, due to spinal issues. ANDREW ATKINSON reports on Ebdon's career, a racehorse owner, to pedigree consultant, at Batsford Stud in Gloucestershire.
PETER Ebdon, who I did...
Shares in ‘Spanish Buttons’.
By Andrew Atkinson
Shares are available in racehorse Spanish Buttons, under the helm of trainer Philip Kirby racing stables in Richmond, north Yorkshire.
"Shares are selling swiftly in Spanish Buttons (Zebedee) Lady Buttons' nephew colt foal," Philip's wife Pippa told fromthehorsesmouth.tips....
Lady Buttons arrives at Coolmore
By Andrew Atkinson
Lady Buttons who retired last year after a successful career has arrived at Coolmore stud in Ireland to stand with Walk In The Park.
"Lady Buttons arrived in Ireland on her way to Coolmore, Castlehyde, for a date...
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...
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...