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!

Good morning all,

The rain seems to follow me around wherever I go at the moment, and it was much the same at Aintree yesterday. However, it's not done the ground any harm, and it probably needed it to keep it on the soft side.

Tough card today, but there's one I like the look of at a big ol' price.

Read More »Aintree Festival – Day 2

Good morning all,

Well, none of you quite fell for the Southwell April Fool, although I had one or two of you going for a minute…

Anyway, a nice 12-1 winner among the four picks last night and those lucky enough to have the extra places with Skybet had all four in the frame. So hopefully we go into Saturday with a few quid, let's see if there's a winner to be had at Ayr.

Read More »Saturday Ayr Selections

Good morning all,

It's Uttoxeter's big day today and I'll be working away in the middle, which will be an unusual experience as I'm used to working in Tatts these days. The weather means it'll be busy busy busy, and business ought to be good, even in the Silver Ring.

My thoughts on today's tricky card are on the main piece.

Read More »Midlands Grand National Day