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 »

As I mentioned last week, I do not come up with secondary tips when something has gone wrong in a tournament, though I think Simona Halep will indeed win the French Open. This is the best I have seen her … Read More »

I was happy enough with Duke Of Firenze in the Epsom “Dash” last week because he always looked very likely to be placed and had no difficulty in threading his way through for third. Dark Shot was extremely unlucky, of … Read More »

I am working at Goodwood after the Oaks on Friday so this is an early update. In fact there is very little to add because I never tip again if an early fancy goes out of a competition, in this … Read More »

I am updating early on Friday because I am involved at Goodwood this evening after the Oaks. I mentioned Titus Secret’s disappointing third when writing earlier in the week and he does not turn out again in the one of … Read More »

I was working at Goodwood on Friday and could not update the blog, so my apologies. In fact I always take a short break after the football season and the FA Cup Final did not appeal as a betting medium … Read More »

I was working at Goodwood for three days and did not manage to update the blog on Friday night, for which I apologise. In fact you were spared some inaccurate thoughts regarding Saturday’s racing, when Titus Secret failed to live … Read More »