I am on the hunt for signatures please! Click here to sign To: South Lakeland District Council Planning Department South Lakes do not allow planning. Flood risk – Toxic – not affordable We would like SLDC to carefully consider a … Read More »

Whilst it would be rash to read too much into Sunderland’s victory at Bournemouth a fortnight ago – the home team had enough chances to win two matches – the fact is that three away points lifted spirits on Wearside … Read More »

I hardly ever take all that much notice of tips from owners and trainers for the simple reason that they’re likely to be biased; in addition, they often don’t know much about the opposition, which is a crucial factor. I … Read More »

The draws did not quite work for us last week, which ended a winning run, although only a very late goal in the Burnley-Crystal Palace match cost us a handy pick-up. Newcastle beat Cardiff all right, although you can see … Read More »

The only source of profit last Saturday was Growl’s last-gasp victory in the Wentworth Stakes at Doncaster. He has been on the go for a long time and is a credit to Richard Fahey but I think he will be … Read More »

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 »