By Jodie Standing Having been raised on a farm I have always had a passion for animals and creating a special bond with them. I am sure most little girls growing up on farms can recall a pet lamb they … Read More »

It’s good to be back north in the Lakes after a few days in Esher. I paid a visit to Sandown on Thursday evening and came away with a couple of horses for the Weekend Card, which makes a welcome … Read More »

As soon as Novak Djokovic departed the scene at Wimbledon things looked good for Andy Murray and the 11/10 at that point was worth taking. Frankly, many of his matches seen routine, so superior is he to the opposition and, … Read More »

This is one of those weekends when punters hardly know where to start and jockeys’ agents probably need to lie down in a darkened room. Indeed, it is quite surprising that there are enough riders to go round when so … Read More »

DEL POTRO UP AND RUNNING I think it best to draw a veil over England’s performance at Euro 2016, though it is not with the benefit of hindsight that I say Roy Hodgson was never the man for the manager’s … Read More »

GROUND IMPROVING FOR THE QUEST Following Richard Fahey last Saturday meant a profit – it often will – when Gabrial won at Windsor. Whatever you do, do not give up on stable-companion Goerge Bowen, who may not have liked the … Read More »