Hi there! They did well to get racing on at Cheltenham over the weekend given the waterlogged state of the track on Friday. A few years ago the meeting would have been lost, but the drainage on racecourses has improved … Read More »

Hi there! There was plenty on offer at Cheltenham on Saturday, even if a few of the results raised more questions than answers. I liked the way that Comfort Zone and Scriptwriter pulled clear of the third in the opening … Read More »

There was a time when my answer to anyone wanting to know what my guiding principle to winner finding was would be to follow a yard in form and, perhaps as important, avoid a yard out of form. Phil Bull, … Read More »

There was a time when my answer to anyone wanting to know what my guiding principle to winner finding was would be to follow a yard in form and, perhaps as important, avoid a yard out of form. Phil Bull, … Read More »

There was a time when my answer to anyone wanting to know what my guiding principle to winner finding was would be to follow a yard in form and, perhaps as important, avoid a yard out of form. Phil Bull, … Read More »

Champion Day (14 March) Time Race 13.30 The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Race 14.10 The Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase 14.50 The Ultima Handicap Steeple Chase 15.30 The Stan James Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy 16.10 The OLBG … Read More »

Cheltenham Festival

It’s nearly that time of year again when the nights start to draw in and the weather begins to turn. That can only mean one thing! Last year’s Festival was one to savour with Annie Power becoming the first mare since … Read More »

Cheltenham Festival

I am delighted to report that the Bulletin Book goes to print on Monday, packed with over 30,000 words of analysis covering every race. It would not be fair to subscribers to give too much away, but the main query … Read More »

Hi there! The major talking point at the moment relates to the weather, with some of the more reliable forecasters predicting a severe low-pressure system hitting the south-west over the weekend. If you believe the Daily Express, which I concede … Read More »

Hi there! Nicky Henderson reported that he was ‘very pleasantly surprised’ with the condition of the track when he took his traditional tour of the course this morning. Although the ground is officially described as soft, with heavy patches, Henderson … Read More »