Hollie Doyle named Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year
By Andrew Atkinson
Following jockey Hollie Doyle named as the Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) lead tributes.
"I am delighted that Hollie’s record-breaking success in her jockey career has been recognised at a national level.
"This...
Barrosa Red fromthehorsesmouth.tips Haydock Park 6-1 winner
By Andrew Atkinson
Barrosa Red (6-1) trained by Andrew Balding was a successful selection by fromthehorsesmouth.tips when winning at Haydock Park under jockey Oisin Murphy.
Miss O'Connor (11-10) trained by William Haggas fromthehorsesmouth.tips selection, also obliged at Haydock, under Oisin Murphy.
At...
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...
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...
Trainer Brisbourne hopeful of remaining in racing after stables development notification
By Andrew Atkinson
TRAINER and former jockey Mark Brisbourne is set to leave Ness Strange Farm Stables in Shropshire, after notification that building work is set to go ahead to convert barns into a new development.
"I hope to find work...
Saturday Racing. Ascot Haydock Hexham
Ascot - Stowell-Dettori eye Listed Carey Group Class 1 win
By Andrew Atkinson
Ascot features the Listed Carey Group Class 1 Buckhound Stakes over 1 mile 3 furlongs on Saturday's seven racecard meeting with the going good, good to firm in places.
Frankie...
Sir Cliff’s ‘Summer Holiday’ under starters orders!
Sir Cliff Richard, great-great grandson of Spanish born Emiline Joseph Rebeiro, spent part of his 'summer holidays' amongst racegoers - in concert - at Cartmel and Chester racecourses.
"I have an interest in horses - but have little knowledge of...
Johnson ‘salutes all’ after announcing retirement
By Andrew Atkinson
Richard Johnson OBE announced his retirement at Newton Abbot on Saturday - with a tearful farewell to the sport in which he was crowned champion NH jockey four times in a glittering career.
Johnson's Cheltenham Gold Cup wins...
Channon’s Storting nets historic Cliff Stud Thirsk Hunt Cup
Quote: 'Mick in fairness fancied Storting when we spoke before the race. He felt he could win and, fair play, he was right' - jockey Tony Hamilton
By Andrew Atkinson
Mick Channon trained Storting ridden by Tony Hamilton landed the feature...
Kameko’s Qipco 2,000 Guineas win sees armed guard to the son of Kitten’s Joy
By Andrew Atkinson
Kameko's Qipco 2,000 Guineas win a Newmarket on June 6, which subsequently saw odds slashed for the Derby at Epsom next month - from 25-1 to 10-1 - has seen an armed guard to the son of...
Gosden rolls out fromthehorsesmouth.info 187-1 Chelmsford accumulator
By Andrew Atkinson
John Gosden trained Aureum ridden by Rob Havlin rolled out a fromthehorsesmouth.info 187-1 accumulator at Chelmsford on Saturday night when landing the toteplacepot Novice Stakes over 1m 2f.
Four-year-old Aureum (9-4) won the opening race at the Polytrack...
Saturday’s Racing Previews and tips Kempton and Lingfield
Hannon duo Keep Right On and Ellade noted at Lingfield
Appleby-Noble Order Unibet Casino Stakes Kempton tilt
By Andrew Atkinson
Richard Hannon jnr duo Keep Right On and Ellade are noted on Lingfield Park's seven racecard meeting on Saturday.
Hannon saddles...
Dettori is just Too Darn Hot!
By Andrew Atkinson
Frankie Dettori was successful on John Gosden trained Too Darn Hot, fromthehorsesmouth.tips selection in the Group 1 Qatar Sussex Stakes over a mile on day two of Glorious Goodwood on Wednesday.
"It was a very good race," said...
Henderson goes ‘cherry picking’ at Sandown with Paros, Grand Mogul and Altior
By Andrew Atkinson
Nicky Henderson goes 'cherry picking' at Sandown Park on Saturday, with strongly fancied trio Paros, Grand Mogul and Altior, all expected to win - with stable star Altior (2.25) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info to land the C1 Grade...
Oisin Murphy profusely apologises after letting down owners and trainers
By Andrew Atkinson
Oisin Murphy has been informed by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) that he is unable to resume riding today (March 13) following suspension.
Murphy's scheduled return to the saddle was stopped by the BHA, citing testing requirements.
"As of...
Fahey saddles Suprise Package to G3 Paddy Power Imperial Cup victory
By Andrew Atkinson
Peter Fahey saddled Suprise Package, ridden by James Bowen, to land Sandown Park's Grade 3 Paddy Power Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle over 1m 7f on Saturday.
Onemorefortheroad (12-1) tipped each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info was placed.
"I had a far from...
Racing: Stewards Enquiry costs win for Tomouh at Chelmsford
By Andrew Atkinson
Tomouh 16-1 loses race after Stewards enquiry
Tomouh, tipped each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info, won the Ministry of Sound Handicap over 7f at Chelmsford on Saturday - only to be demoted to second, due to 'intimidation' after a lengthy Stewards...
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...
Boxing Day Racing Previews news and tips: Kempton Wetherby Wincanton Leopardstown Limerick
Mullins 'Boxing Clever' in Kempton King George VI
By Andrew Atkinson
The Ladbrokes King George VI Chase over 3 miles at Kempton Park on Boxing Day sees Paul Nicholls trained Grade 1 star Clan Des Obeaux return to action after...
Trainers Aidan O’Brien and son Donnacha fined-ban for breaches of anti-Covid 19 protocols
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainers Aidan O’Brien and his son Donnacha have been fined and banned by the IRHB from attending racecourses - for breaches of anti-Covid 19 protocols amid the resumption of racing in June.
Both were fined €2,500 - £2,200...
PUNTERS £4,034 PAY DAY!
Pyledriver completes fromthehorsesmouth.info 5 horse 1,206-1 accumulator at Lingfield
By Andrew Atkinson
Martin Dwyer rode Pyledriver to complete a fromthehorsesmouth.info 5 horse 1,206-1 winning accumulator at Lingfield Park on Saturday with a Canadian Bet paying £4,034.
Trained by William Muir and C. Grassick,...
A WALK IN THE PARK!
By Andrew Atkinson
Bushypark completed a hat-trick of victories on December 9 when landing the Follow Hexham Racecourse on Facebook Handicap Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs under jockey Tommy Dowson.
Trained by Philip Kirby at Green Oaks Farm stables in...
Yearlings formerly in Blue Spinnaker’s care ‘doing well’
By Andrew Atkinson
Following the sad death of veteran retired racehorse Blue Spinnaker trainer Mick Easterby has reported an update on the yearlings that were in his care.
"They are doing well and will hopefully all make a full recovery," said...
Racing news and tips Saturday: Ascot, Huntingdon, Lingfield Park and Wolverhampton
Jockey Cobden eyes Ascot glory
By Andrew Atkinson
Jockey Harry Cobden heads for Ascot on Saturday with a plethora of chances of victory with plum rides for Paul Nicholls - the Ditcheat, Somerset based trainer also raiding Haydock Park.
Cobden rides...
Crosspark and Top Wood Haydock Betway Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase fromthehorsesmouth.tips
By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips
THE £50,000 Betway Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase (2.40) over 3m 1f at Haydock Park on Saturday, where the going is heavy, has a winner's purse of £32,000 up for grabs to warm the cockles...
