Looking back to yesterday, I was disappointed to see Trilogy outpaced from such an early stage of the Richmond Stakes. He didn’t move that well going to post and an ominous lack of strength in the market suggested he didn’t … Read More »

I completed work on the Summer Bulletin Book on Sunday evening. I must say that there’s plenty of valuable information in it, especially regarding handicappers for the autumn, but whether we’ll match the almost 80% strike-rate achieved by the ‘dark horses’ in … Read More »

Brighton on Monday was just about perfect – warm sunshine, a light sea breeze, and enough winning favourites to keep hardened punters happy. The days when 300 special trains and buses guaranteed that the old course would be packed to … Read More »

There are times when one needs to take a break and approach the form-book from a fresh perspective. When Lone Piper won at Doncaster last Wednesday, quickly followed by Kilmeena Lad at Kempton, I was mining a fairly profitable seam. … Read More »

Australia won the Second Test easily enough, and are only 7’4 in places to complete a 5-0 whitewash in the Ashes series. As I wrote some time ago, there is no value at all in that sort of bet, although I … Read More »

It’s hard to think of a more progressive jumps racing festival than that of the Punchestown Festival, a meeting that was on its knees no more than 16 years ago but is now heralded as a true season highlight on … Read More »

And so the Baths and Brightons are back with us again. Only Punchestown left (together with the fervent hope that a miracle Placepot pays for everything, as it did in ‘volcanic ash’ year, 2010) before the familiar round of tricky … Read More »

I have seen the sun come up over Sutton Scotney services. It was a long time ago and I don’t remember the exact circumstances but it was a beautiful morning and I remember shaving in the car. I dare say … Read More »

Hi there! Thursday sees the start of the The Masters. It is the only major that is played at the same venue every year, the iconic Augusta National Course. The grounds are always in pristine condition, no expense is spared … Read More »

I approach the Randox Health Grand National meeting in good heart and good form. Southampton’s victory at Brighton probably means the continuation of Premier League football at St Mary’s, while Right Action’s victory at Doncaster on Sunday bolstered still further … Read More »

  If you would like to save a PDF on how to download an Online Preview Click Here Handy hint! You can click on any of the pictures to enlarge them When will I get access to an Online Preview? You … Read More »

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It becomes increasingly difficult to revisit old haunts. Bringing up a granddaughter for the past four years – Matilda leaves with our son James (her father) for Taiwan, where he has a teaching post, in July – means additional driving … Read More »