Lee Mottershead

Racing Post senior writer. Extremely fond of food and theatre. Also extremely fond of racing.

[Lee Mottershead @leemottershead]

John Gosden pulled no punches in the @RacingPost Big Read
- “We have become a decadent nation”
- Worries re Ballydoyle Derby domination and the race becoming “a slog”
- Views on next BHA chair
- Fears re rise of Reform and the Greens
- Affordability checks
https://t.co/TZppt3kaRx

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⭕️ THE BIG READ ⭕️

🗣️ "The Derby is now under threat"

Lee Mottershead finds training legend John Gosden with plenty to say on the eve of Royal Ascot 👀

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[Lee Mottershead @leemottershead]

@david_stewart @Sandownpark Sounds wonderful, David. Mind you, any day with cake is wonderful!

[Kate Austin @kateaustin496]

Thanks in advance to @Cal_Helliwell makes his debut @RacingLRC @Ascot PREVIEW THURS 11/6 - 7.15-10pm + @PKealyracing @AdrianBeaumont
@Intracingbureau Forensic analysis informed by knowledge, understanding & a brilliant fun night! £0 Mems/ £10 Non-Mems @HolidayInn High St Ken

[Nick Luck @nickluck]

"I'd hate for people to go through what I have"

Richard Langley's powerful message as he attempts to set an ultramarathon World Record to raises awareness of bowel cancer.

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https://t.co/lnYbKLdnoB

[Nick Luck @nickluck]

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🏇 @JSLTan - Non runner rule
🏇 @DavidMenuisier - Inis Mor
🏇 @willaitkenhead - 🎩 Ascot
🏇 Richard Langley - World record attempt
🏇 @varianstable & @DanBarberTF - Sallaal
🏇 @RVCarps - Ka Ying Rising
🏇 Willie Mullins & @olibellracing - @Goffs1866

Insight @leemottershead

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[Kate Austin @kateaustin496]

From Australia to Norway, they come to run at #RoyalAscot. And @Cal_Helliwell @PKealyracing
@AdrianBeaumont have got them covered THURS JUNE 11th @RacingLRC Royal @Ascot Preview. 7.15-10. Hol Inn, High St Ken. Members FREE. Non-Mems £10.
It's gonna b GREAT!
So b there!

[Musical Theatre Review @MusicalTheatreR]

Huge congrats to Charlotte English (@BirdCollegeUK) who has been named the @SondheimSociety Student Performer of the Year 2026. In a double for the conservatoire, Taziva-Faye Katsande was the runner-up & Rosie Sutton (Uni of Oxford) followed in third place. Report & pics to come

[British Horseracing Authority @BHAHorseracing]

It is completely understandable that decisions taken by BHA officials may prompt passionate debate and be subject to robust scrutiny.

This is the nature of elite sport and something we do not shy away from.

However, we will never accept vile and unacceptable abuse directed towards BHA officials. This is a growing problem, especially on social media.

Some of the recent commentary under our posts is simply appalling. Everyone involved in British racing deserves to be treated with respect.

[Lee Mottershead @leemottershead]

@david_stewart Great to have a nice surprise.

[The Booby @BoobyMcCririck]

Please will you bid/ circulate to support @GreatwoodHorses @nickluck @Catters61
@LeglockLuke @EMMA_SPENCER @skysportsAlexH @BenStarSports @SimonNott

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🗣️ "It's a disaster. They don't deserve it"

@LeeMottershead finds a mood of soggy positivity on the Hill as Christmas Day triumphs

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[Lee Mottershead @leemottershead]

@simonwilson2304 @SenseiChanning @EpsomRacecourse Absolutely, Sam - but better to be moving back in the right direction than maintaining the decline.

[Lee Mottershead @leemottershead]

Very positive attendance numbers @EpsomRacecourse today.
The 19,704 Oaks crowd was 33 per cent up on last year.
There was a 45 per cent increase in 18 to 24 year olds and a 17 per cent increase in those travelling from within five miles of the racecourse.

[Lee Mottershead @leemottershead]

@david_stewart @EpsomRacecourse You have a great attitude, David - I hope it's a success on all fronts.

[Lee Mottershead @leemottershead]

I’m always excited to live ten minutes from this place - and @EpsomRacecourse looks in great nick for two of racing’s very biggest days.

[Lee Mottershead @leemottershead]

@david_stewart @EpsomRacecourse Thanks David. How is the treatment going and how are you feeling?

[Lee Mottershead @leemottershead]

Tattenham Corner @EpsomRacecourse certainly looks different this year, with a winding row of double-decker buses in the infield as part of the new community zone.