Altior returns in Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton Park
By Andrew Atkinson
Altior is set to return to action in the Grade 2 Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton Park on December 27.
"I have no worries about the ground. He will run, he has to. Soft ground at Sandown and...
Alastair Down on the Cheltenham Festival
Andrew Atkinson fromthehorsesmouth.tips www.theleader.info
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WITH the 2020 Cheltenham Festival upon us during March 10-13 Andrew Atkinson, racing author/journalist, will be giving and insight to the runners and riders and all the latest news.
Gordon Elliott reports that it is 'all systems...
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...
Saturday selections for Wetherby and Uttoxeter
WETHERBY - Play it again Sam!
UTTOXETER - Bowen in Tune!
By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips
TOP National Hunt Jockey Sam Twiston-Davies could be set for some plum rides at Wetherby on Saturday - with Mr Antolini (2.15) napped to land...
Burrows Edge wins Lanzarote in Kempton 175-1 4-horse winning accumulator
By Andrew Atkinson
Nicky Henderson trained Burrows Edge - tipped to win the Unibet Lanzarote Handicap Hurdle at Kempton on Saturday - obliged under jockey Nico De Boinville.
Burrows Edge (5-1), Saint Xavier (4-11), who won by 36 lengths, Fingerontheswitch (15-2) tipped...
Legend the ‘Bush Monster’ eyes sixth season win at Newcastle
By Andrew Atkinson
Bushypark (3.10) owned and trained by Phil Kirby tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info is out to win for the sixth time this season in the QuinnBet Casino C2 Novices Handicap Hurdle over 2m 6f carrying top weight 11st 12lb...
O’Brien trained Snowfall red-hot in Curragh Group 1 Juddmonte Irish Oaks
By Andrew Atkinson
Aidan O'Brien trained Snowfall (3.25) goes to post as red-hot 1-4 favourite in the Group One Juddmonte Irish Oaks over 1m 4f at The Curragh on Saturday.
Snowfall who gained a 16-length win in the Oaks at Epsom...
BHA confirm races from Huntingdon to be re-staged
By Andrew Atkinson
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed that a number of races from Huntingdon’s fixture on December 6, which was abandoned due to flooding, will be re-staged.
The races will continue to be supported by Fitzdares. The Fitzdares...
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,"...
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...
KIRBY TO SCORE AGAIN WITH LADY BUTTONS AT DONNY
By Andrew Atkinson
Lady Buttons (2.40) is back - and the public's favourite is set to continue progress at Doncaster on Saturday - in the 2 miles Hurdle carrying 11st 6lb, under jockey Sean Quinlan.
Philip Kirby trained 10 year old...
Lady Buttons to thwart Buveur D’Air?
By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips
LADY Buttons faces stiff competition at Newcastle on Saturday, where the going is heavy, in the Betfair Fighting Fifth Class 1, over 2 miles and 6 furlongs.
Trained by Philip Kirby, Lady Buttons lines up...
Hollie Doyle makes history with Windsor 5 winners – including fromthehorsesmouth.info tips Indian Creak...
By Andrew Atkinson
Hollie Doyle made history at Windsor on Saturday - when riding five winners - including fromthehorsesmouth.info selections Indian Creak and Sur Mer, becoming the first female jockey to do so.
"I don't think I've had an afternoon as...
Baaeed wins Group 1 Prix du Moulin de Longchamp
By Andrew Atkinson
William Haggas trained Baaeed tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info maintained his unbeaten record landing the Group 1 Prix du Moulin de Longchamp on September 5, under Jim Crowley.
"He looked a bit fresh, to be honest. When Novemba came past...
Rayna’s World 25-1 Wetherby hurdling debut under Tommy Dowson
By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips
RAYNA'S World made her hurdling debut at Wetherby on Wednesday, finishing third at 25-1, under Tommy Dowson in the Class 4 Novices Hurdle over 2 miles.
"Tommy has been doing plenty of schooling on her,"...
Wexford – fromthehorsesmouth.info 33-1 treble
By Andrew Atkinson
Good As Hell (2-1) from 5-2, Authorized Art (9-2), and Ganathapi (evens) completed a fromthehorsesmouth.info 33-1 treble at Wexford on Saturday.
Paul Townend rode Willie Mullins trained seven-year-old Authorized Art to victory in the Poolcourt Rated Hurdle over...
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...
Gin and Fizz at Newmarket
NEWMARKET stage their Gin & Fizz Raceday - featuring seven races on Saturday July 20 - with Ripon staging the opening day of the Go Racing in Yorkshire Festival.
"Ladies and gentlemen are encouraged to dress up smartly in the...
Royal Ascot review Day 2 – Little Big Bear lands Windsor Castle Stakes
By Andrew Atkinson
Aidan O'Brien trained Little Big Bear - tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info - landed a big gamble on the second day of the 2022 Royal Ascot meeting on Wednesday, when landing the Windsor Castle Stakes.
"I'm delighted and Ryan (Moore)...
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...
Tom continues fine form at Huntington on Rukwa despite losing iron!
Conditional jockey Tom Midgley continued his fine form at Huntington on April 12 when winning on Sam England trained Rukwa in the C4 RacingTV Conditional Jockeys Handicap over 2m 4f.
"He's come good," Tom, who lost an iron at the...
Bravemansgame Cheltenham chance – Nicholls
By Andrew Atkinson
Paul Nicholls trained Bravemansgame tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info landed the Betfair Cheltenham Novices Handicap Chase over 2m 7f at Newbury on Saturday.
"He did what we wanted to do - he'll improve for the run. We purposely kept him...
Charlie Appleby-trained Modern Games wins Breeders’ Cup – to boos of spectators!
By Andrew Atkinson
Charlie Appleby-trained Modern Games under William Buick won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf in Del Mar, California - to the boos of spectators!
"The booing was disappointing - he put up a very good performance," said Buick.
Drama at...
BALLYDOYLE MAESTRO O’BRIEN’S ROYAL ASCOT RAID
By Andrew Atkinson
Aidan O'Brien saddles Anthony Van Dyck (3.00) ridden by Ryan Moore in the Group 2, 1m 3f Hardwicke Stakes on Friday, day four of Royal Ascot's 2020 meeting.
2019 Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck is tipped each-way, along...
Palace Pier back-to-back wins in Group 1 Prix Jacques le Marois
Quote: 'I love the horse. He’s the best miler I’ve rode. He’s beautiful and got everything' - Frankie Dettori
By Andrew Atkinson
Frankie Dettori and Palace Pier landed back-to-back wins in the Group One Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville...
