Defi Du Seuil Cheltenham Champion Chase against Altior looms
By Andrew Atkinson
Defi Du Seuil, trained by Philip Hobbs got the better of Un De Sceaux in winning a fourteenth race in 20 outings at Ascot on Saturday, landing the Matchbrook Clarence House Chase.
Defi Du Seuil (11-10) - headline...
Legendary jockey Lester Piggott dies, aged 86
Legendary jockey Lester Piggott, whose Classic haul included nine Derby victories, has died, aged 86.
Arguably the greatest jockey of all time, Piggott rode his first winner, The Chase, at Haydock in 1948, aged 12.
Piggott rode his last winner Palacegate...
Saturday’s Racing Previews and tips Haydock Park and York
Haydock - G2 Sandy Lane Stakes and G2 Temple Stakes features
By Andrew Atkinson
Haydock Park, where the going is good to soft, features the Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes and Group 2 Temple Stakes on Saturday's seven racecard meeting.
El Caballo and...
SUPER SATURDAY
Super Heinz £48,422 - 8,555-1 seven-horse accumulator
Magnificent 7 *Hadman 2-1*True Courage 11-2*Alpinista 11-4*Portfolio 9-4 *Unconquerable 2-1*Strawberri 2-1*Makram 3-1
Alpinista tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info wins G2 bet365 Lancashire Oaks
Makram (3-1) lands Coral Handicap at Sandown, Leicester 21-1 double, Naas 9-1 double
By Andrew...
Envoi Allen Punchestown run ahead of Cheltenham
By Andrew Atkinson
Envoi Allen (12.50) goes head-to-head with Willie Mullins trained Asterion Forlonge at Punchestown on Sunday after cruising to victory, extending his unbeaten record under Rules to 10, with a faultless performance at Fairyhouse in November.
Trained by Gordon...
Trainer Llewellyn fined £2,750 in breach of non-trier rules
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Bernard Llewellyn has been fined £2,750 after being found in breach of the non-trier rules by a disciplinary panel, who ruled Triple Nickle was being schooled at Ffos Las in November.
"It’s a blot on my character...
Nottingham fromthehorsesmouth.info 403-1 accumulator
By Andrew Atkinson
Clive Cox trained Midnight Train (3-1) completed a fromthehorsesmouth.info 403-1 accumulator at Nottingham on Saturday, when landing the Visit racingtv.com Handicap over 1 mile 2 furlongs.
William Haggas trained Hebrides (11-8) under Steve Donohoe won the Bet At...
Scintillating Stradivarius!
By Andrew Atkinson
A cool, calm and collective Frankie Dettori drove Stradivarius to Glorious Goodwood history when winning his fourth Goodwood Cup in style, ahead of Nayef Road, who was receiving a stone from John Gosden's stable star.
"It looked like...
BOOKIES RUNNING SCARED!
By Andrew Atkinson
Bookies are running scared as the 2019 Royal Ascot Classic meeting looms - with Ballydoyle ace trainer Aidan O’Brien holding a pack of aces - during the five day meeting.
O’Brien, odds on 4-7 favourite to be the...
Saturday’s Racing Previews Southwell and Navan news and tips
Donohoe at the double at Southwell!
By Andrew Atkinson
Charlie Fellowes trained Wynter Wildes (5.30) ridden by Steve Donohoe is tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info to win the Coral Maiden Stakes over 1m at Southwell on Saturday night, noted when second at Newcastle...
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,...
Gentlemansgame lands Thurles Carey Glass Hurdle
By Andrew Atkinson
Rachael Blackmore landed the Carey Glass Hurdle on Gentlemansgame tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info at Thurles on Saturday, gaining a 8 1/2 lengths win ahead of Unexpected Depth.
Gentlemansgame (11-8) made virtually all in the 2 miles 7 furlongs race,...
Jockey Danny Cook fighting to save eyesight
By Andrew Atkinson
Jockey Danny Cook hopes eye surgeons can save his career after being forced to give up race-riding following a fall on Definitly Red at Newcastle in the Rehearsal Chase on November 28.
"I'm going to take time out....
Spanish City and Mr Lupton eye QTS Ayr Gold Cup glory
Veteran Lord Glitters out to thwart Addeybb
Desert Encounter and Rhythm Master to strike at Newbury
Monsoon Moon and Angel Fairy noted at Newmarket
Ever So Cool, Timoshenko and Monbeg Theatre Newton Abbot treble
Lorton and Smokey each-way...
Trainer Dods slams UK in ‘scandal’ as ex-jockey sent packing to India!
Ex-jockey Carim Mohideen - known as 'Frankie' - is heartbroken after losing his right to remain in Britain.
"I want to stay as I love working in England - I have always worked hard," said Carim, 55, based at Michael...
After the awful weather it’s hard to believe it actually got worse – trainer...
By Andrew Atkinson
The bad weather continues unabated that has hit race preparations and meetings postponed, including Exeter's meeting on February 3, abandoned due to a waterlogged course.
"After the awful weather it is hard to believe it actually got worse...
Silva lining for Sue Smith at Haydock Park
By Andrew Atkinson
Silva Eclipse (4.15) trained by Sue Smith is selected each-way in the Old Boston Handicap Hurdle over 3 miles at Haydock Park, where the going is heavy.
Seven year old Silva Eclipse, ridden by Danny Cook, priced at...
Cadamosto and Broome O’Brien Curragh hopes
By Andrew Atkinson
Aidan O'Brien saddles a plethora of chances at the Curragh on Saturday, including Cadamosto, Lancaster House, Broome and Blue Planet.
Cadamosto (2.00) a winner at Dundalk on April 10, is tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info to follow up in the...
Gowran Park Racing Preview Saturday
Teahuppo and Melon to shine
By Andrew Atkinson
Gordon Elliott trained Teahupoo (2.20) is tipped to land the Grade 3 Red Mills Trial Hurdle over 2 miles at Gowran Park on Saturday, under jockey Robbie Power.
2021 Triumph Hurdle winner Henry de...
Blackmore Aintree hopes on Tea Clipper, Ballyadam and Lisnagar Oscar away from National spotlight
By Andrew Atkinson
Rachael Blackmore has an opportunity to be in the headlines at Aintree on Saturday - away from the Grand National showcase spotlight.
Blackmore is up on Tom Lacey trained six-year-old Tea Clipper (1.45) tipped each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info in...
Paisley Park and Envoi Allen Cheltenham bankers?
EMMA Lavelle trained Paisley Park goes to post as 3-1 favourite in the Stayers' Hurdle after impressing in the last two years with eight victories from 10 runs, underlined when winning a second Long Walk at Ascot.
Envoi Allen is...
Trevor Hemmings CVO reducing string of horses
Racehorse owner and three times Aintree Grand National winner Trevor Hemmings CVO reducing string of horses
COVID-19. The effect of Covid-19 is part of it. It’s a big reduction - racing manager Michael Meagher.
By Andrew Atkinson
Racehorse owner and...
Altior shock withdrawal from Cheltenham Festival Queen Mother Champion Chase
By Andrew Atkinson
Altior has been withdrawn from the Queen Mother Champion Chase on day two at the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday after trainer Nicky Henderson revealed the chaser had returned an unsatisfactory scope.
“We are very sorry that we have...
Racing Previews Saturday Newmarket and Goodwood
Luxembourg bids for G1 Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes glory
By Andrew Atkinson
Newmarket, where the going is good, good to firm in places, features the Group 1 Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes and the Group 3 Betfair Palace House Stakes on Saturday's...
CARTMEL STICKY TOFFEE FOR WINNING CONNECTIONS!
Quote: 'We know you all love a party - but please do not come. It may be tempting to say 'let's watch from the woods' - Cartmel General manager Geraldine McKay
Quote: 'With racing behind closed doors, Cartmel...
