I was at Carlisle races on Monday for what looked a fairly humbrum day’s action. The lack of rain has caused havoc with the field sizes, both up here in the north and the south, but rain is forecast today … Read More »

Every now and then you see something in sport which leaves your heart feeling a little heavier. I would bet quite strongly that we have seen the best of Novak Djokovic and, when Andy Murray takes over as world number … Read More »

I have never been particularly enthusiastic about the Breeders’ Cup, partly because of the drugs employed across the water but also because I think it’s virtually impossible to predict which horses trained in Europe will still be capable of producing … Read More »

I have decided to amend the way in which we offer our Telephone line, text message and email daily service. I spoke to Marten about simplifying the process, and he agreed with my logic on how to move forward. Marten … Read More »

There was a good card of jump racing at Carlisle on Sunday, where the highlight was the Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase. The race had promised an intriguing three-way clash between More Of That, Bristol de Mai and Seeyouatmidnight but … Read More »

All three selections came good last week, the bonus being the goalless draw between Swansea and Watford. As I mentioned a while back, anyone with a solid bet on Newcastle to win the Championship does not need to be backing … Read More »

I have to admit I was disappointed with Right Touch last week. Although he seemed to be flying quite high in the conditions race which rounded off the Doncaster card, he had been lightly raced by Richard Fahey, was racing … Read More »

I think it’s more of the same this weekend, with very short prices about some of the big teams in the Premier League. Perhaps I overwork the argument but this is why bookmakers’ advertisements focus on accumulators. When they miss … Read More »

Last Friday’s missive worked out well with The Tin Man winning the Sprint on Champions Day at Ascot. As I mentioned to you, James Fanshawe has a very good record in top Ascot sprints and The Tin Man, a half-brother … Read More »

Champions’ Day at Ascot yesterday lived up to its name, with a host of Group 1 and Classic winners clashing. I had a feeling beforehand that things would not all go Aidan O’Brien’s way and the defeat of Order Of … Read More »

The Cashel Man did us a good turn in the Cesarewitch, finishing a good fourth at 9/1. He was certainly available at bigger prices during the week, when it would not have been hard to find some 16/1. Incidentally, I … Read More »

This is another weekend when bookmakers will be looking to tempt people with accumulators involving the Premier League’s top teams. Arsenal should account for Swansea, Manchester City look too good for Everton and Tottenham may have the edge over West … Read More »