John Burke

Hi all,

A much as I enjoy the winter jumps season. It’s the flat that gets my pulse quickening. I make no apologies for saying that the racing on the level is my clear favourite of the two sphere’s of the sport.

For flat fans there’s something special about the start of the new season. You know that the warm weather isn’t to far away. However, more importantly there’s the excitement of the upcoming Classics.  

Will a superstar colt or filly emerge from the 3-year-old generation? 

Could we see a horse land the Triple Crown for the first time in 53 years?

The dreams for the new season are still very much alive for connections of Classic contenders. Ok, most of those dreams will disappear in a puff of smoke in the coming weeks but for now they’re very much alive.

Inside today’s main piece I look ahead to Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster.  Plus, there’s big priced selection from this evening’s meeting at Kempton.

Read More »Lincoln Handicap Preview

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Inside today’s and apologies in advance LONG main piece, you can read my thoughts on last week’s Cheltenham Festival and there are few eyecatchers. Plus, I preview today’s Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Handicap Chase Final at Navan.

Read More »Cheltenham Festival Review And Future Winners

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It’s almost here. The wait is over…. Yes, the 2023 Cheltenham Festival starts tomorrow.

Read More »Cheltenham Festival Countdown

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Inside today’s main piece I conclude my look at the Cheltenham Festival championship races. Today the Triumph Hurdle and the Mares Chase come under the microscope.  Plus, there's my Cheltenham Festival Lucky 15 and there’s a double figure selection running at Dundalk this evening that's dropped down to a winnable mark.

Read More »Free Cheltenham Festival Lucky 15