John Burke

Morning all, Since the start of the year my Thursday column has been about the upcoming Cheltenham Festival. With that now out of the way… Read More »The flat is back

Morning all,

Back to normal this week. Cheltenham took over last week but my usual Wednesday look ahead to the weekend’s big race action is back.

Just one week on from the end of the Cheltenham Festival and  and behold it’s the start of the new flat season in both Britain & Ireland. Spring looks to have sprung too. Temperatures could get to as high as 20C in the England over the next couple of days and the dry settled weather looks set to continue into the weekend.

Inside today’s main piece I preview the Lincoln Handicap. Plus, there’s a Wednesday selection from Haydock.

Morning all,

Inside today’s main piece. You can read my final thoughts on a fantastic four days at the 2022 Cheltenham Festival which include a couple of eyecatchers.  Plus, there’s a Tuesday selection from

Morning all,

There were stellar performance and plenty of drama over the four days of the Cheltenham Festival.

The return of crowds and the atmosphere they brought to the four days mean this year’s meeting will live long in the memory. Wednesday apart, even the weather gods smiled on Cheltenham. What more could you ask for?

It was challenging week on the punting front to say the least. I had to wait until the final day and the final race to make a profit. When Banbridge landed the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle with another selection Cobblers Dream finishing runner-up. It should have been better as Winged Leader got caught in the shadow of the post in the Hunters Chase.

Inside today’s main piece I look back at Saturday’s action at Uttoxeter. Plus, there is a selection from today’s meeting at Wincanton.