Hi there It’s a long time since I’ve seen a Grade 1 race won by the margin Bristol De Mai achieved in yesterday’s Betfair Chase at Haydock. We all acknowledge that on testing ground the distances can be exaggerated, but … Read More »

It is always good to see one solid bet go in and Bournemouth were the only fancies last week for 50 units. They accounted for a modest Huddersfield team 4-0 despite playing the second half with ten men and I … Read More »

It is fair to say I have not adjusted to the new NH season just yet and I am keeping investments on the modest side until a few form-lines start coming good. Sizing John misses the Grade 1 Betfair Chase … Read More »

We pick up again this weekend after a rest last week – the correct decision as Plymouth showed yet again that they are not a team to back or oppose without very careful analysis. Over the years, and I’m sure … Read More »

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It is always galling when horses come nowhere near justifying their official rating and that was the way of it with Vintage Folly at Doncaster last week. She was well backed and came close to landing the Listed race over … Read More »

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Yes, I was very pleased with last week, when Stoke v Leicester did indeed end in a draw and the bonus bet, Yeovil to beat Southend in the FA Cup, came up as well. There was some 100/30 available so … Read More »

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Permission’s victory last week was good news for us and I thought she did well to wriggle out of an awkward position on the rails. She started at 7/2 but was bigger than that in the morning so I hope … Read More »

 The Cheltenham November Meeting Online Preview Hi there! The three-day Cheltenham November Meeting is almost upon us, starting on Friday 17 November. I always have good news for this meeting and three years ago passed on strong messages for Caid … Read More »

Hi there! I don’t ever pretend to claim that I know a great deal about US racing, but I was still intrigued by the events that took place at Del Mar on Saturday evening. I had listened to the pundits … Read More »

One or two things occurred while watching the relentless flow of football this week. Bournemouth are undoubtedly better than their league position suggests and have played several of the top teams already. Their points spread for the season will be … Read More »

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