Our service has been delivering knowledgeable, authoritative and high-quality views, advice and information for over 50 years – hallmarked by the production and publication of a series of books which continue to be viewed as crucial sources of guidance by racing enthusiasts and professionals alike.
DARK HORSES BOOKS
Marten Julian’s books were published for five decades with the first one becoming available in 1970. They were widely admired as ideal companions to complement research for the Flat and/or National Hunt season. We enhanced our portfolio in recent years with the introduction of book for the jumps season written by Jodie Standing, which focuses exclusively upon horses stepping up to running under Rules from the point-to-point scene. Marten now only publishes his work in our Weekend Card. Why not sign up for his Weekly Roundup and receive a free email each Wednesday with his racing views?
CHELTENHAM BOOKLETS
For the 2026 Cheltenham Festival we have our Cheltenham Festival Spotlight & Cheltenham Statistics Booklet.
Available to download or in hard copy.
The Two-Year-Old Prospects
Out now
We were thrilled to publish three editions of The Two-Year-Old Guide (2021-2023).
Dan Briden interviewed dozens of the country’s leading and lower-profile trainers, bloodstock agents and owners, to learn what they have to say about their two-year-olds. They are fantastic reference material with Rebecca still hearing clients tell her they are providing winners!
We now publish The Two-Year-Old Prospects late summer/early autumn.
The 2024 edition is available now from £6 (with plenty of useful comments for the current Flat season). The 2025 edition is also available with instant download and hard copies posted daily (Monday to Friday).
In the press
Strictly Classified – Insights into the trainers mind
“By the end of the book, whether you’re a serious punter or simply a lover of horses, you cannot help but be more intrigued about the methods employed by trainers and the secrets of the thoroughbred. After more than 40 years dedicated to horseracing and with no sign of his enthusiasm waning, Julian has produced an impressive piece of work that comes strictly recommended.”
Daniel Hill, Racing Post
THE POINT-TO-POINT RECRUITS
Written by Jodie Standing the Racing Post said “Standing broke new ground with the first edition of this book in 2018/19”
Since then The Point-To-Point Recruits has established itself as an essential tool to get ahead of the game which we were delighted to publish.
Jodie leaves no stone unturned in her research and always finds plenty of hidden gems which have fruitful careers under Rules for their new connections.
Order this year’s edition now!
