John Burke

Morning all,

The Lanark Silver Bell Handicap at Hamilton is the highlight of Friday’s racing. It’s reputedly one the oldest sporting trophies in the world. Although the present trophy dates to the 17^th century.

As the name suggests the race used to be run at the now defunct Lanark Racecourse which closed its doors for the last time in 1977. For over 30-years there was no race until it was restarted at Hamilton in 2008.

With guaranteed prize money of £100,000 and the upgrading of the race to a Heritage Handicap means a maximum field of fifteen runners have been declared for Hamilton’s richest race of the season.

Inside today’s column, I preview this evening’s Lanark Silver Bell and you’ll also find my thoughts on two handicaps at Thirsk. Plus, there’s my Friday fancies at the end of the main piece.

Evening all,

Inside today’s main piece my look ahead to the weekend’s action continues. Plus, there’s a selection from Chelmsford.

Evening all,

Inside today’s main piece I begin my look ahead to the weekend. There’s a preview of Saturday’s Beverley Bullet. Plus, there’s a horse that I have had an ante post bet on for the 2023 Derby and a Wednesday selection from Bellewstown.

Morning all.

Inside today’s main piece its part 2 of my York Ebor Festival Review. In the first section I assess how the golden rules fared and in the second its an eyecatcher from each of the four days.