Olive Nicholls is the second child of Paul Nicholls and Georgina Nicholls. Her family has a strong passion for horses, with her older half-sister Megan being a successful point-to-point rider and professional jockey, her younger sister Zara excelling in junior showjumping, and her half-brother Henry still too young to have a preference. Olive’s riding career has been progressing as expected, […]
“Unfortunately I can’t be optimistic for the near future,” Arena Racing Company chief executive Martin Cruddace replies in matter-of-fact fashion when asked about the state of the British racing nation. “I do believe the strength of the sport means that we will recover in time but it will be painful,” he adds. Cruddace is speaking at Arena Racing Company’s (Arc) […]
Racing is looking for ways to attract a younger crowd. One potential avenue is to tap into the influence of social media celebrities who have gained fame and a large following through their unique style of content creation. These influencers have proven their ability to compete with the marketing departments of major companies. However, many of them either refused, ignored, […]
I couldn’t remember the last time I had visited the track, but it had been a number of years. On that occasion, I had made a short diversion off the M40 and watched a couple of races while heading home from a northern trip. This time, I was at Warwick to work, but it undoubtedly felt like a place to […]
That same man, who had shown his excitement earlier in the race, erupted once again as the race entered its closing stages. However, his enthusiasm was overshadowed by a lady who played a central role in a remarkable family triumph. For head groom Phil Haywood, as well as the rest of Dan Skelton’s highly successful team, a win for Galia […]
The 9-2 shot made a remarkable comeback, going from last place to first place to secure his first victory in his fourth attempt. He left the 6-5 favorite, Choose A Copper, trailing by a staggering 12 lengths. Trainer Richards shared insights on the horse’s development, mentioning that he was not trained until he turned five, requiring ample time to mature. […]
The 9-4 favourite, along with the rest of the Haynes team, recently moved to new premises from Cadland Cottage Stables. These new premises were leased to Kevin Philippart de Foy until January 1. The Coral Racing Club, owners of Aspire To Glory, have also been experiencing a streak of success. In their first year, they were unable to secure a […]
The next Noble Yeats? This year he is back and trying to repeat the trick with another seven-year-old novice chaser, this time trained by Emmet’s uncle Willie Mullins. [Log in](/api/auth/login/) [Can the horse who last ran five years ago make a winning reappearance at Fairyhouse on Saturday?](/news/ireland/can-the-horse-who-last-ran-five-years-ago-make-a-winning-reappearance-at-fairyhouse-on-saturday-aVjwX1n1Anjd/) [‘I’ve been very pleased with his progress’ – Ferny Hollow a surprise entry […]
Ferny Hollow, who has been sidelined by injury for the past two years, may make a comeback on the track this season. Trainer Willie Mullins has entered him in the 2m1f Grade 1 race, alongside stablemates Allaho, Dinoblue, and El Fabiolo. Mullins is optimistic about Ferny Hollow’s chances, despite his long absence from racing. Published on January 11, 2024, in […]
Can the horse who last ran five years ago make a winning reappearance at Fairyhouse on Saturday? Yes, it was that long ago. It was November 2019 at Fairyhouse, before our world was turned upside down by the Covid-19 pandemic, and Party Playboy won a rated novice hurdle under Mikey Fogarty, who retired from race-riding a few years ago. The […]