Hi there! We know from past evidence, notably in the case of Enable, that we should not underestimate Newcastle two-year-old maiden race form and I expect by next spring we may be looking back at the race this evening won … Read More »

Hi there The fields for the jumps cards have generally held up quite well despite the absence of much needed rain. There have been exceptions in the west of the country – Wincanton on Sunday and Exeter before that – … Read More »

Hi there! The reason I loathe Goodwood as a medium for betting was perfectly illustrated yesterday, as it has been on many occasions before, when Lord Glitters left the impression that with a clear run he would have gone close … Read More »

Hi there,   I am away south for a fortnight to cover a few meetings, stable visits and a day or two at Wimbledon. I look forward to getting back to you soon after my return.   Bye for now … Read More »

Hi there! It’s only a few days to go before the start of the 2018 Royal Ascot festival and, after a challenging spell, things are starting to take shape in my mind. One of the hardest things to account for … Read More »

Hi there! Ok – I readily admit that I got the Derby totally wrong this year. It’s a race that has served me well over the last four decades or so, but to my cost I never gave the winner … Read More »

The Epsom Derby & Oaks Online Preview Hi there! Epsom may not be to everyone’s taste but for me it has been a triumph over the years, yielding a profit to level stakes for the Online Preview every season. This … Read More »

Hi there! Things went quite well at Newmarket, with my pick of the outsiders Billesdon Brook landing the 1,000 Guineas. What this filly did to win a nursery at Goodwood last season from a mark of 87 was remarkable, and … Read More »

Hi there! The five-day entries for Newmarket’s Guineas meeting appeared today and the biggest shock is the absence of September’s name from the 1,000 Guineas. There had been little said by Aidan O’Brien about the filly this spring – often … Read More »

Hi there, The main trials for the Newmarket Classics were run last week, with perhaps more negative than positive clues emerging from them. It has all been about Charlie Appleby in the opening weeks of the season – with Godolphin’s … Read More »

Hi there! I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Aintree even though the damp and cold conditions on the first couple of days meant the horses had their rugs on until they left the paddock. Ms Parfois must now take rank … Read More »

The Aintree 2018 Online Preview This is to remind you that my Online Preview for Aintree will be available for subscribers to view on Wednesday evening 11th April. As was the case last year this edition of the Preview is … Read More »