There was a good card of jump racing at Carlisle on Sunday, where the highlight was the Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase. The race had promised an intriguing three-way clash between More Of That, Bristol de Mai and Seeyouatmidnight but … Read More »

All three selections came good last week, the bonus being the goalless draw between Swansea and Watford. As I mentioned a while back, anyone with a solid bet on Newcastle to win the Championship does not need to be backing … Read More »

I have to admit I was disappointed with Right Touch last week. Although he seemed to be flying quite high in the conditions race which rounded off the Doncaster card, he had been lightly raced by Richard Fahey, was racing … Read More »

I think it’s more of the same this weekend, with very short prices about some of the big teams in the Premier League. Perhaps I overwork the argument but this is why bookmakers’ advertisements focus on accumulators. When they miss … Read More »

Last Friday’s missive worked out well with The Tin Man winning the Sprint on Champions Day at Ascot. As I mentioned to you, James Fanshawe has a very good record in top Ascot sprints and The Tin Man, a half-brother … Read More »

Champions’ Day at Ascot yesterday lived up to its name, with a host of Group 1 and Classic winners clashing. I had a feeling beforehand that things would not all go Aidan O’Brien’s way and the defeat of Order Of … Read More »

The Cashel Man did us a good turn in the Cesarewitch, finishing a good fourth at 9/1. He was certainly available at bigger prices during the week, when it would not have been hard to find some 16/1. Incidentally, I … Read More »

This is another weekend when bookmakers will be looking to tempt people with accumulators involving the Premier League’s top teams. Arsenal should account for Swansea, Manchester City look too good for Everton and Tottenham may have the edge over West … Read More »

Promising prospects for next year abound at the moment and we may have seen a useful sort winning the 7f fillies’ maiden at Salisbury this afternoon. John Gosden holds a strong hand with his youngsters but it would not surprise … Read More »

We enjoyed another winning week with Tottenham beating Manchester City most impressively and underlining their own title claims although, as I have said from the start, much will depend on how long their respective Champions League challenges go on. I … Read More »