David Massey

Good morning all,

My final column for the Punt, and I’m not going to get all sentimental, but thankyou all for the kind messages last week, they’re all very much appreciated. I know a couple of you asked if you could leave me the price of a pint somewhere, so at the bottom of today’s piece is a link you can leave me a couple of quid if you’re so inclined.

Hopefully I can find you a big-priced winner on my last day to pay for that pint! There’s one in particular I like, and I’ve already backed it Thursday when prices came out, so read on to find what it is…

Read More »Last Time Around…

Good morning all,

For my penultimate column I've got three eyecatchers from the paddocks that I think will be winning sooner rather than later – if the first one doesn't win a handicap in the near future I'll eat my hat!

Today's a classic expample of why there's too much racing, with eight meetings in Britain and Ireland and yet I'm genuinely struggling to find a bet. And yet we need more racing, say some factions within the game! No thanks!

Read More »This week's Eyecatchers

It's the first meeting of the new jumps season at Cheltenham tonight (there's a pub quiz question for you) and whilst the track might not want to call it Hunter Chase Evening anymore (it's marketed as “Race Night”) those of us of a certain vintage only know it as one thing.

Now, my knowledge of the hunters is limited but you'll be delighted to hear I've brought in my good friend and top point-to-point commentator Will Bowler to give you his thoughts on the card. I'll interject when I've something vital to say, which isn't often.

Read on…

Read More »Hunter Chase Evening

Good evening everyone,

It’s that time of the year again, yes it’s my birthday on Sunday. But before that, here’s my Grand National Pinstickers Preview! Remember – I do this so I can ignore all your texts, asking me what’ll win. ^.Not really, it's a labour of love for the one race that has always captured the public imagination.

^{Featuring my exclusive “Smiths” songs star ratings –} 

^{Five stars = This Charming Man}

^{Four stars = Handsome Devil}

^{Three stars = Well, I Wonder}

^{Two stars = Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now} 

^{One star = I Started Something I Couldn’t Finish} 

Without further ado…

Read More »Grand National Pinstickers Guide!