Doing well in the Premier League is all about knowing the requirements. An obvious thing to say, of course, but a point lost on Southampton’s Mauricio Pellegrino, who thought that good containing and counter-attacking displays against Man City and Arsenal … Read More »

The Caspian Caviar Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Saturday is worth a great deal of money and the first thing that players have to decide is whether the BetVictor form will be strong enough or should they be looking for … Read More »

I have just in the last hour completed writing the text for the Winter Guide – a mighty 28,000 words packed with news, views and previews of the season past, present and future. I make no apology for there being … Read More »

You have to get used to last-minute goals in this game and then move on. Having said that, Sheffield Wednesday put us through the wringer last week by finally wiping out Hull’s lead at Hillsborough and going ahead with a … Read More »

I hardly ever put up odds-on chances as selections because the horses in question are readily ‘findable’ in the racing press and, quite apart from that, the strike-rate when tipping or backing short-priced horses needs to be impressive, to say … Read More »

There was little movement financially last week with two of the four selections going in, though it needed a late, late goal at Selhurst Park to net Palace all three points against Stoke. As I say, I doubt that Roy … Read More »

There was a small profit last week, thanks to Clan Des Obeaux, and I think Frodon can go in soon, as well. He bumped into two very talented individuals at Ascot and, although hard to place, he generally produces his … Read More »

There were plenty of long-term pointers at Newbury today. Colin Tizzard and Robbie Power have high hopes for the opening maiden hurdle winner Lostintranslation when he can race on good ground in the spring. The jockey said afterwards that he … Read More »

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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