It’s ‘Love’ for O’Brien in Sunday’s Qipco 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket
By Andrew Atkinson
AIDAN O'Brien trained Love, ridden by Ryan Moore, backed from 20-1 to 7-2, is tipped to win Sunday's Classic Qipco 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket over 1 mile.
Love, who finished third in the Fillies Mile, is Ballydoyle based...
Pinatubo hot in Saturday’s Group 1 C1 Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket
By Andrew Atkinson
Pinatubo trained by Charlie Appleby and ridden by William Buick goes to post as favourite in Saturday's Group 1 C1 Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket.
Pinatubo (3.35) winner of all six races as a juvenile is tipped to...
Ghaiyyath lands Group 1 Coronation Cup at Newmarket
By Andrew Atkinson
Charlie Appleby trained Ghaiyyath landed the Group 1 Hurworth Bloodstock Coronation Cup at Newmarket on June 5, gaining a 2 1/2 lengths win, under jockey William Buick, ahead of Anthony Van Dyck, with Stradivarius finishing third.
"We’ve seen...
Never Dark and Gossiping duo Newbury winning tips
By Andrew Atkinson
Never Dark and Gossiping were two winning selections at Newbury on June 3, as racing completed day three of its return, following the coronavirus lockdown in mid-March.
"He jumped really well and never saw another rival after that,"...
Kempton fromthehorsesmouth.info selections rack-up 2 winning tips – with SIX placed on 9 racecard!
By Andrew Atkinson
Following Newcastle's 150-1 winning treble tips on the opening day of the return of racing on June 1, Kempton Park selections on June 2 saw two winning tips - with SIX tips placed on the nine racecard...
‘Legend’ December Second fatal accident at Newcastle
Quote: 'December Second was one of Phil’s favourite horses, riding him out himself. He will remain a legend in our eyes'.
By Andrew Atkinson
Philip Kirby trained December Second suffered a fatal injury in the Betway Handicap Class 3 over...
fromthehorsesmouth.info Newcastle 150-1 treble!
Brian The Snail (13-2), Queen Of Kalahari (10-1), Frankly Darling (10-11) completed a 150-1 winning treble at Newcastle's Gosforth Park on June 1.
John Gosden trained Frankly Darling, under jockey Robert Havlin, won the Betway Maiden Stakes over 1m 2f.
Queen...
Queen Of Kalahari 10-1 winning tip completes 70-1 double
By Andrew Atkinson
Queen Of Kalahari was a 10-1 winning selection when landing the Betway Handicap over 5 furlongs at Newcastle on June 1, beating Tomshalfbrother under a driving finish by jockey Lewis Edmunds.
Queen Of Kalahari's success completed a 70-1...
Winning tip Brian The Snail – anything but!
Quote: 'Riding in the mask isn't really nice, but we know the reasons behind why we have to wear them and will continue to do so' - jockey Tony Hamilton
By Andrew Atkinson
Brian The Snail - tipped - landed...
Zodiakos’ win clears away cobwebs for jockey Sullivan
By Andrew Atkinson
Zodiakos pipped selection Al Ozzdi in the opening race behind closed doors meeting at Newcastle on June 1, following racing's lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Roger Fell trained duo Zodiakos (22-1) under J. P. Sullivan got up...
Magical Journey as racing returns at Newcastle
By Andrew Atkinson
Eric Alston saddles Fox Hill (4.30) at Newcastle on June 1 as racing returns to the fold following the coronavirus lockdown in mid-March.
Alston, based at Edges Farm stables in Longton, Preston, has jockey Jason Hart up on...
RACINGS ‘LONG BREAK’ NEARLY OVER
By Andrew Atkinson
Newcastle will be the focus of racing in the UK on June 1 as Gosforth Park triggers the return to the sport - after the COVID-19 lockdown in March.
"We’re counting down the hours to the return of...
Ayr set to recommence racing in Scotland on June 22
By Andrew Atkinson
AYR racecourse is eyed as a return to racing in Scotland on June 22, with the opening 2020 Flat race season set to get underway amid the coronavirus lockdown, following suspension of meetings since March 17.
Hamilton Park...
Southwell set to commence 2020-21 NH jumps season in July
By Andrew Atkinson
Southwell is set to commence the 2020-21 National Hunt (NH) jumps season on July 1, following the COVID-19 lockdown in March.
"We were down to race three times in July and August, now up to six, plus one...
Haydock Park set to return
By Andrew Atkinson
Haydock Park are set to return to racing in June following the COVID-19 lockdown of meetings in mid- March across sport, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Haydock Park are set to feature the Pinnacle Stakes (Group 3), Brigadier...
Newcastle sees plethora of entries on eight-race card meeting
By Andrew Atkinson
Newcastle races at High Gosforth Park are gearing up to return to the fold on June 1 following the coronavirus lockdown that rocked the sport in March.
Trainers have entered over 360 horses at the venue - the...
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...
French 2000 and 1000 Guineas, scheduled for June, could switch from Longchamp to Deauville
By Andrew Atkinson
Government approval for racing in France has been withdrawn - from areas who remain affected by COVID-19 - amid racing resuming in the second week of May.
Longchamp, Saint-Cloud and Auteuil are part of the regions - with...
Bin Suroor’s Military March eyes 2000 Guineas and Derby
By Andrew Atkinson
Military March is eyeing success in the 2020 Investec Derby in July - after running in the Qipco 2000 Guineas in June.
Racing in Britain is set to resume next month, amid the coronavirus cancellations of meetings on...
Racing set to resume at Newcastle on June 1
Quote: 'Wouldn’t it be nice to think that by September we may be able to revert to the original plans with an enhanced jump fixture list, to make up for some of what we have lost' - trainer...
2020 Epsom Investec Derby and Investec Oaks – behind closed doors – set for...
Quote: 'These two Classics (Derby and Oaks) play a vital role. It is of great importance to go ahead, during this difficult period' - Delia Bushell, Group Chief Executive of the Jockey Club
By Andrew Atkinson
The Jockey Club have...
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...
RACING PRIZEMONEY SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED
Quote: 'In normal circumstances, racecourses provide approximately half of prize-money, but with betting shops, which drive media rights income, closed and no crowds, their contributions will be significantly impacted' - The Resumption of Racing group
By Andrew Atkinson
Owners and...
Calls to come out of lockdown are too soon – to do safely
Quote: 'The reason scientists didn't want us to move earlier is because once you go into lockdown, the resilience and people's willingness to stay in lockdown and the economic consequences, mean there is only a certain amount of...
Racing awaits May 7 government announcement
By Andrew Atkinson
The racing world is holding its breath - awaiting to see what will arise from the UK Government legislation on the coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown - as over 19,500 deaths were reached on April 24.
The British Horseracing Authority...
