Hi all,

They’ve had more rain than expected at Longchamp over the last couple of days. Depending on how much more falls on Sunday, I wouldn’t expect it to be bottomless on Arc Day — but it won’t be quick either. So, we’re likely looking at good to soft ground, hopefully soft for an excellent betting card.  

Inside today’s main piece I’ve looked at three of the ITV races at Longchamp.

Hi all,

We’re set for a bumper weekend of big-race action. Obviously Arc Weekend gets underway at Longchamp but there’s good racing on these shores with the quality race being the Group 1 Sun Chariot Stakes (2:40) at Newmarket. Whilst the big betting race is the Challenge Cup Handicap (3:40) at Ascot.

Here’s my look at the five races on ITV from Ascot. Plus, a quick look at three of the Longchamp races.  

Hi all,

Inside today’s main I’m previewing some of Friday’s racing.

Hi all,

Inside today’s main piece I continue my look ahead to the weekend’s racing with a preview of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.  Plus, I’m revisiting Clive Holt’s Fineform method.