As we might have expected, Mark Johnston ran Master Of Finance at Ascot on Friday prior to a probable tilt at a Goodwood handicap next week. I think we had the horse worked out very well and he left his … Read More »

I seldom have much to say on the effect of the draw. In sprint races we know where we need to be at most courses and I have little time for all the pontificating when it comes to contests over … Read More »

As the Second Test, the Open Golf and the Tour de France are well underway as I write these notes, there will be a brief pause in the service. The bookmakers’ prices on the forthcoming football season will be published … Read More »

Over the past couple of years I have found lots of references to do with research into racehorses and I wonder if this is a new thing or whether lots has always been done but due to online media coverage … Read More »

I am not sure convinced Golden Horn has done enough to warrant his lofty BHA rating of 130 – especially when you consider that is the same mark as Frankel achieved. I have no doubt that if the two were … Read More »

In betting you can be saved by the price and there was never any value in backing Andy Murray or Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon. The latter could still do it, of course, though Roger Federer looked very close to … Read More »

Eye Of The Storm duly won the Coral Marathon at Sandown for my friend George Materna last week. He has been waiting for a horse to compete at Pattern level and this one-eyed individual was well bought out of Aidan … Read More »

By Paul Day Wimbledon, tennis’ most prestigious tournament, starts on Monday in the beautiful grounds of the All England Tennis and Croquet Club situated in London SW19. If you are lucky enough to enjoy a day at Wimbledon, it is … Read More »

By Ian Carnaby Last week’s advice concerning Wimbledon needs a second look following Sloane Stephens’ rather tame exit in the semi-finals at Eastbourne. She is an infuriating player because the shots are all there and not so long ago she … Read More »

By Ian Carnaby Last Saturday showed us a small profit when Teak predictably kept on well enough to claim minor honours in the Queen Alexandra stakes at Royal Ascot. He always does his best and stays a distance of ground, … Read More »

By Marten Julian Looking back to the events at Royal Ascot last week my overall verdict would be that it was challenging. from a betting perspective, but a great success for the occasion. From the betting viewpoint I just about … Read More »

Andy Murray is going along quite well at Queen’s and should win the title, though I am not about to tip him at odds-on. I have very little to add to previous comments about his rivalry with Novak Djokovic and … Read More »