Andrew Atkinson

By Andrew Atkinson Ascot’s showdown between Defi Du Seuil and Un De Sceaux looms on Saturday, where the going is heavy, soft in places, awaiting a head-to-head in the Matchbook Clarence House Chase over 2 miles. Six-year-old Defi Du Seuil, trained by Philip Hobbs and 11-year-old Un De Sceaux, trained by Willie Mullins, have won 30 […]

The post Defi Du Seuil and Un De Sceaux Ascot showdown appeared first on Horse Racing News and Tips.

By Andrew Atkinson Jockey Adam Kirby and trainer David Evans link-up at Lingfield Park on Saturday with a trio of chances at the Surrey track. Fivehundredmiles 7-1 (12.00) Atletico 10-1 (1.35) and Disruptor 13-2 (3.50) saddled by Evans, are selected each-way. Kirby is also booked to ride selection Hard Toffee 8-1 (12.30) trained by Miss […]

The post Evans-Kirby Lingfield Park raid appeared first on Horse Racing News and Tips.

By Andrew Atkinson Richard Hannon jnr heads for Chelmsford’s evening meeting on Saturday, saddling Lexington Dash (5.15) in a 7 furlongs Novice Stakes, ridden by Ben Curtis. Lexington Dash, tipped to win, finished fourth of 12 at Newcastle in December and was second of 11 at Lingfield in November, both races over 6 furlongs. Racing […]

The post Hannon’s Chelmsford ‘Dash’ appeared first on Horse Racing News and Tips.

By Andrew Atkinson Top-weight Definitly Red (2.40) heads a field of 10 for the £75,000 G2 Peter Marsh 3m 1f Handicap Chase at Haydock Park on Saturday, January 18, Peter Marsh Chase Day. Definitly Red (6-1) tipped  each way, trained by Brian Ellison and ridden by Henry Brooke, carrying 11st 10lb, raced in the Cheltenham […]

The post Definitly Red and Champers On Ice tipped at Haydock Park appeared first on Horse Racing News and Tips.