David Massey

Good morning all,

This farce at Ayr needs some investigating – Saturday is off as well now, the track clearly isn't fit to race and were seemingly gambling on good weather for the week for them to race. There's talk of the drains being unfit for purpose but that's not going to pacify all those folk that have travelled there at their own expense, all the horses transported there already and why on earth we had the draw for the Gold Cup yesterday when they knew full well they weren't going to race is beyond me.

Ayr themselves lose out on what is one of their biggest meetings of the year and at present it's hard to have much sympathy for them.

Anyway, a quick round up of the final day at Yarmouth is on the main piece, plus today's selection. Read More »Yarmouth Wrap-Up

Good morning all,

As I wake to the sound of seagulls and the smell of breakfast cooking downstairs (is there anything better than a hotel breakfast? I don't think so) it'll become aware to you that I'm not at home and am, in fact, already in Great Yarmouth ready for the three-day Autumn Festival.

I travelled down yesterday rather than having to face the morning traffic today and what a good decision that's already turning out to be. Well worth the extra few quid!

My thoughts on the place and the drive here (plus today's selection) on the main piece. Read More »The Long Road To Yarmouth

Good morning all,

Had a very enjoyable day at Sandown yesterday, I'm all ready for Lingfield (and Craig David) today, it's going to be massively busy and the day should fly by.

Today's selections are on the main piece, and I'll leave you with this exchange from Sandown yesterday (the names have been removed to protect the innocent!)

“You staying at Redhill tonight ****** for Lingfield tomorrow? I know you stayed there last year.”

“No,no, no, too noisy for my missus. All those trains going by the back of the digs all night, kept her awake it did.”

“Ah, okay. Where are you staying this year then?”

“Heathrow…..”

Read More »Leger Day

Good morning all,

And I thought I was having a bad York, but Frankie yesterday made me feel a whole lot better. There's always someone worse off than you, don't forget

Ebor Day then and I've done my best to try and pick the bones out of what looks a very difficult day's punting.

I'll be at Newmarket again (very quiet yesterday) and although a bit overcast at present, it should brighten up later.

Best of luck if you're playing today. Read More »Ebor Festival – Day 4