With 16 of the 19 races at Cheltenham’s three-day November meeting going to winners priced at 7/2 or shorter, the punters had the better of the argument with the bookmakers. Even Il Ridoto, the 10/1 winner of the Paddy Power … Read More »

The Saturday Sermon A lot has been said about the dearth of quality in this year’s renewal of the Betfair Chase but that is surely a glass-half-full attitude. We don’t have a Kauto Star or a Bristol De Mai or … Read More »

I’m not sure how many books remain unread, how many films unseen but we’re well into three figures. And yet, I found time the other day to watch The Third Man again and finally nodded off well after midnight, just … Read More »

I want to start with a few words about King Turgeon, who won the Grand Sefton Handicap at Aintree on Saturday. As those of you who subscribe to the Weekend Card and Daily Bulletin were aware, I was very keen … Read More »

There will be plenty of discussion and debate following the defeat of City Of Troy in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, with those who felt he faced a difficult task feeling vindicated. It was very quickly apparent that he would struggle, … Read More »

After seeing Designer finish last in the 5f sprint handicap at Doncaster on Saturday, I was pleased when my day’s other selection Hotazhell just got the better of Delacroix in the Futurity Trophy. I had taken the view beforehand that … Read More »