It was something of a frustrating week at Royal Ascot, with more than our fair share of near-misses. As you know I decided to be brave and select long-priced horses, at prices ranging to 100/1, and we were rewarded with … Read More »

I have sounded so confident about Andy Murray where Wimbledon is concerned that there should be an update following his surprise exit at Queen’s – something that probably stopped the sponsors in their tracks. He is going through an awkward … Read More »

It has been a superb Royal Ascot with Aidan O’Brien again carrying all before him, although Godolphin are also in fine form. It helps that they have William Buick on their side because he is a real class act and … Read More »

Many years ago Marten and I spoke about stopping our Premium Rate lines. We hate charging clients so much to hear a line. For over ten years I have tried to change the way we provide the service and have … Read More »

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I gather there have been a few enquiries from clients about me not writing a booklet for Royal Ascot this year. The reason is that of the 30 races at the meeting, at the time of deadline there are entries … Read More »

As I have no knowledge of or interest in golf, this is a quiet time and I shall leave last week’s update on line, hoping that you took the advice to back Rafael Nadal in straight sets against Stan Wawrinka … Read More »

Last week showed a profit, thanks to Megan Lily at Chester, and she is a very speedy filly around tight tracks. Richard Fahey runs her again at Sandown this weekend but I think she has more to do here. Friday … Read More »

Hi there! I was quietly impressed with the way Seaella won the 6f seller at York for John Quinn at York this afternoon. The daughter of Canford Cliffs won this by a length and a half looking as if she … Read More »

As I mentioned last week, I do not come up with secondary tips when something has gone wrong in a tournament, though I think Simona Halep will indeed win the French Open. This is the best I have seen her … Read More »

I was happy enough with Duke Of Firenze in the Epsom “Dash” last week because he always looked very likely to be placed and had no difficulty in threading his way through for third. Dark Shot was extremely unlucky, of … Read More »