Tedburrow celebrates his 29th birthday
£6,000 Tedburrow ridden by leading jockeys including Frankie Dettori, winning £889,000, racing in Hong Kong, Italy, Dubai and UK
Quote: He'll most probably outlive me! quipped veteran trainer Eric Alston, 76, as Tedburrow celebrates 29th birthday
By Andrew Atkinson EXCLUSIVE
Retired...
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...
Health secretary under pressure to explain why the 2020 Cheltenham Festival went ahead
Revealed he had received £350,000 in political donations from wealthy figures in horse racing
By Andrew Atkinson
MATT Hancock has come under further pressure to explain why the 2020 Cheltenham Festival was allowed to go ahead - after it was...
WINTER WONDERLAND
Quote: 'Three inches of snow fell on a wintery day - and six inches at the top of the gallop. The gallops are in good working order and the horses appear fresh and well'.
By Andrew Atkinson
Nick Alexander's stables in...
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...
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....
Betting as part of trial sees owners access to on-course betting
By Andrew Atkinson
The Racehorse Owners Association (ROA), Racecourse Association (RCA) and British Horseracing Authority (BHA) have issued a statement that includes betting as part of a trial for owners to have access to on-course betting.
The move comes following feedback...
Former champion Flat jockey Jamie Spencer set to return
By Andrew Atkinson
Former champion Flat jockey Jamie Spencer has been given the go-ahead to return to race-riding following a long spell on the sidelines, having broke his hip on the gallops.
"It has been a long three months since I...
Perfect Power in great shape ahead of Qipco 2,000 Guineas
By Andrew Atkinson
Perfect Power is set to go to post in the Group 1 Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on April 30, following the Group 3 Greenham Stakes victory at Newbury on April 16.
"Perfect Power is in great shape...
Method completes fromthehorsesmouth.info 61-1 Newbury treble
By Andrew Atkinson
Champion jockey Oisin Murphy rode Method (5-6) to victory in the bet365 Rose Bowl Listed Stakes over six furlongs to complete a 61-1 fromthehorsesmouth.info Newbury treble.
Martyn Meade trained two year old Method gained a 2 1/4 lengths...
Finger pointed at Cheltenham by owners
By Andrew Atkinson
Racehorse owner Richard Hutchings has pointed a finger at the controversial 2020 Cheltenham Festival in March going ahead - having a backlash in managing to get his horse into a race.
"We have a share in a horse...
Delia Bushell stands down as group chief executive – Jockey Club
The Jockey Club has announced that Chief Group executive Delia Bushell would stand down immediately - after 13 months in charge - amid allegations of misconduct, including bullying behaviour towards colleagues, inappropriate racist comments and sharing offensive materials.
The statement...
Decision slammed as Leicester racing goes ahead
Decision to allow racing to go ahead slammed by leading Flat trainers as BHA give green light amid COVID-19 'spike' in Leicester
By Andrew Atkinson
Leicester race meeting went ahead on June 30 - despite the city being placed in...
Kirby duo Mont Blanc and Fircombe Hall Newcastle debuts
By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Philip Kirby two year old duo Mont Blanc and Fircombe Hall made their debuts at Gosforth Park, Newcastle on June 6.
"They will find easier assignments in future as the young pair lined up against some mightily...
PERFECT 10
Australis (13-8) ridden by Jack Mitchell completes fromthehorsesmouth.info 'Magnificent 10' winning tip
By Andrew Atkinson
Roger Varian trained Australis (13-8) completed a fromthehorsesmouth.info 'Magnificent 10' winning tip at Chelmsford on Saturday night under jockey Jack Mitchell.
Sir Michael Stoute trained Solid...
Political COVID-19 row in Doncaster over St Leger festival included in UK spectators pilot
By Andrew Atkinson
A political row has erupted in Doncaster after the St Leger racing festival in September was included in the UK Government spectators pilot scheme.
Labour MP for Doncaster Central Rosie Winterton said in the Local Democracy Reporting Service:...
Hurricane Alex – named in honour of late Alex ‘Hurricane’ Higgins Kempton win
Coral Pritchard-Gordon, long-term partner of trainer Sir Michael Stoute, dies aged 73
By Andrew Atkinson
Hurricane Alex - named in honour of the late twice-world snooker champion Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins won at Kempton Park on August 12, under jockey Rossa...
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...
MUM KNOWS BEST!
By Andrew Atkinson fromthehorsesmouth.tips racing correspondent
MUM'S Tipple (3.00) trained by Richard Hannon and ridden by Oisin Murphy, is selected by fromthehorsesmouth.tips to land the £155,000 Judmonte Middle Park Stakes winning purse at Newmarket on Saturday.
Kameko (1.50) trained by Andrew...
Alston eyes Haydock win with Redrosezorro
By Andrew Atkinson
Eric Alston saddles Redrosezorro (1.00) ridden by Tom Eaves at Haydock Park on Saturday in the 17 runners bet365 C5 Handicap over 6 furlongs.
Six year old Redrosezorro (6-1) is selected each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info having been noted when...
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...
Envoi Allen wins Ballymore at Cheltenham
By Andrew Atkinson
Gordon Elliott trained Envoi Allen - headline tip - obliged under jockey Davy Russell on day 2 of the 2020 Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday when winning the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle over 2m 5f.
"I was nervous watching the...
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...
‘MIRACLE’ AS CURTIS AND HORNBY TAKE HORROR FALL
Quote: 'Luckily I stayed conscious. Ben took a bad slap and was unconscious - luckily he walked away. Thankfully the horses were fine' - jockey Rob Hornby
By Andrew Atkinson
Jockey Ben Curtis is set to undergo scans after a...
Who Loves Ya Baby!
By Andrew Atkinson
Shine Baby Shine trained by Philip Kirby finished fourth at Ayr on Monday under apprentice jockey Nick Barratt-Atkin at the Scottish track.
"Shine Baby Shine was placed yet again, in running fourth at Ayr," Green Oaks, Yorkshire based...
