AND I THINK TO MYSELF…. The other day Wonderful World finished sixth in a fairly valuable seven-furlong handicap at Goodwood. He moved up threateningly two furlongs out but faded soon afterwards and ended up just behind Gisburn, who also beat … Read More »

Hi there, I have a great deal of respect for David Menuisier. He places his horses extremely well and talks eloquently and with insight about their prospects or achievements. It will be interesting to see how he gets on with … Read More »

Hi there! It’s the conventional practice to boast about successes in this business, but after over 50 years I have learnt that you are never in charge where racehorses are concerned and, in the oft-quoted words, it is a ‘great … Read More »

Hi there! It may seem perverse to bring your attention to a horse that finished last, but I think that Rawyaan is worth bearing in mind for a fast-ground handicap at some point this summer. Trained by Marcus Tregoning last … Read More »

A crowd will be on hand to watch the first Irish classics of the season for the first time since 2019 this weekend at the Curragh, where the Irish Guineas Festival kicks off on Friday. The Irish 2,000 Guineas can … Read More »

Hi there! No prizes for guessing today’s big eye-catcher. My Astra was far and away the most impressive winner of the day, pulling 12 lengths clear to win the 1m 2f Listed Rothesay Stakes at Ayr from an Irish raider … Read More »

Hi there! I am indebted to the readers who got back to me to explain that the Tote now guarantee to pay at least the industry returned SP on win bets or, when the Tote dividend is greater than SP, … Read More »

Jordan is a new contributor to our team and has written an article in our Two-Year-Old Guide on the two-year-old scene in France. Here you can learn a little more about him. Growing up 10 miles from Newmarket, I have … Read More »

Hi there! I’m not sure whether the figures back this up, but I can’t believe the ante-post market is anything like as vibrant as it once was. The concessions offered on extended place terms are now so attractive for the … Read More »

Laura is a new contributor to our team and has written an article in our Two-Year-Old Guide on first crop sires. Here you can learn a little more about her. I developed my passion for racing late in life relative … Read More »

I’ve always been a massive fan not just of Manchester United, but of the various youth teams as well! So I’m absolutely buzzing that the U18 lads have managed to make it all the way to the FA Youth Cup … Read More »

Erik Ten Hag has been confirmed as Manchester United’s new manager. The Dutchman has signed a three-year deal, with the option of a further year. So, with the current Ajax boss taking over Old Trafford in a tough spot after … Read More »