Tis Marvellous ran out a very comfortable winner of the Group 2 Prix Robert Papin at Maisons-Laffitte this afternoon, beating last month’s Queen Mary Stakes runner-up Al Johrah by two and a half lengths, with Norfolk Stakes winner Prince Of … Read More »

STAYING WITH THE BLADES At around this time last year I went for Sheffield united to win League One with Walsall optimistically suggested as each-way saver material at 40/1. They did us proud, just holding on for third despite changing … Read More »

BLITHE SPIRIT MAY BE HARD TO CATCH The telephone line has been very profitable over the past two weeks – over a hundred units to the good both times, even taking the shortest prices on offer. Things were nicely rounded … Read More »

There was a good word circulating for Godolphin’s Kazimiera before the first race at Ascot today and the daughter of Dubawi won very much in the manner that many expected. She is the first foal of dam Kailami, a daughter … Read More »

There is nothing new to report or suggest on the sports betting front this week, mainly because I do not know a great deal about golf and it dominates most of the headlines at present. For those prepared to play … Read More »

I was pleased Solar Flair won for the line yesterday, although I thought he would be returned at a price bigger than 5/1. As we are often remarking, it’s important to be out and about in search of the value … Read More »

By Jodie Standing Having been raised on a farm I have always had a passion for animals and creating a special bond with them. I am sure most little girls growing up on farms can recall a pet lamb they … Read More »

It’s good to be back north in the Lakes after a few days in Esher. I paid a visit to Sandown on Thursday evening and came away with a couple of horses for the Weekend Card, which makes a welcome … Read More »

As soon as Novak Djokovic departed the scene at Wimbledon things looked good for Andy Murray and the 11/10 at that point was worth taking. Frankly, many of his matches seen routine, so superior is he to the opposition and, … Read More »

This is one of those weekends when punters hardly know where to start and jockeys’ agents probably need to lie down in a darkened room. Indeed, it is quite surprising that there are enough riders to go round when so … Read More »

DEL POTRO UP AND RUNNING I think it best to draw a veil over England’s performance at Euro 2016, though it is not with the benefit of hindsight that I say Roy Hodgson was never the man for the manager’s … Read More »

GROUND IMPROVING FOR THE QUEST Following Richard Fahey last Saturday meant a profit – it often will – when Gabrial won at Windsor. Whatever you do, do not give up on stable-companion Goerge Bowen, who may not have liked the … Read More »