London Prize and Home Of The Brave kept us ticking over at modest prices last week, while Moonraker managed a third at Newcastle and showed an each-way profit. I was disappointed with Paddy Power and wouldn’t know what to do … Read More »

I am down south for my annual trip to Wimbledon so this page may not be updated for the next fortnight. Just looking back to yesterday’s Irish Derby, the result confirmed what we long suspected that there is barely more … Read More »

Andy Murray pushed himself through a fairly punishing routine on Friday and is happier with his fitness now with Wimbledon only a matter of hours away. I have written a great deal about him and shall not repeat myself but … Read More »

I ended up thankful for Medburn Dream at Lingfield last Saturday evening, though The Tin Man managed to ‘top and tail’ Royal Ascot following the nap Ribchester’s victory on the opening day. The two I’d take from the meeting are … Read More »

It was something of a frustrating week at Royal Ascot, with more than our fair share of near-misses. As you know I decided to be brave and select long-priced horses, at prices ranging to 100/1, and we were rewarded with … Read More »

I have sounded so confident about Andy Murray where Wimbledon is concerned that there should be an update following his surprise exit at Queen’s – something that probably stopped the sponsors in their tracks. He is going through an awkward … Read More »

It has been a superb Royal Ascot with Aidan O’Brien again carrying all before him, although Godolphin are also in fine form. It helps that they have William Buick on their side because he is a real class act and … Read More »

Many years ago Marten and I spoke about stopping our Premium Rate lines. We hate charging clients so much to hear a line. For over ten years I have tried to change the way we provide the service and have … Read More »

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I gather there have been a few enquiries from clients about me not writing a booklet for Royal Ascot this year. The reason is that of the 30 races at the meeting, at the time of deadline there are entries … Read More »

As I have no knowledge of or interest in golf, this is a quiet time and I shall leave last week’s update on line, hoping that you took the advice to back Rafael Nadal in straight sets against Stan Wawrinka … Read More »

Last week showed a profit, thanks to Megan Lily at Chester, and she is a very speedy filly around tight tracks. Richard Fahey runs her again at Sandown this weekend but I think she has more to do here. Friday … Read More »

Hi there! I was quietly impressed with the way Seaella won the 6f seller at York for John Quinn at York this afternoon. The daughter of Canford Cliffs won this by a length and a half looking as if she … Read More »