Good morning all,

The flat season has finally started and I’m still trying to get my head around the fact the first two Classics have been run, albeit a month by schedule, in the first week of the sports resumption.

Racing behind closed doors seemed to go without any major hitches.  It still seems strange to see the parade rings devoid of connections, never mind empty stands. But at least it’s happening which is the important thing.

Not sure what the older horses make of it all. They must be wondering where the crowd and the all the noise is. We know that horses are intelligent animals and I’m sure some get some extra energy from the excitement of a big race day crowd. On the other side of the coin, those horses of a more nervous dispensation could put in a better performance due to the lack of pre-race ‘buzz'.

Inside today’s piece I’m going to take a look back at both Classics. Oh, and I have also taken a look at Monday’s action.

Read More »Weekend Review and Monday Tips

Good morning all,

Drew a blank yesterday and in truth not a lot I like today, despite it being a really good day's racing. My thoughts on the main piece. Good luck, and have a great weekend.

Read More »Saturday Selections

Good morning everyone,

Lovely to be back watching some quality racing, and given I was only going to tiptoe back in, I've had a decent week, having backed Zodiakos e/w in the very first race back, and not looked back since!

That's set me nicely up for a fall and a half today, but if yesterday at Newmarket is anything to go by, if you can find something that's going to race up with the pace and grab a rail, you've got a pretty good chance of success. Golden highway ahoy, captain!

I like one at a big price today, especially with the ground on the quick side. To find out what, read on….

Read More »Newmarket Friday

Good morning all,

It's now Friday morning and we are all still waiting for confirmation that Monday's meeting at Newcastle is definitely going ahead, with still no word from the Government as to whether they are allowing it. We can only hope.

If we do get back racing then this will be the last of my articles on my own life. I was asked about my betting in the comments, and how I go about things, so there's some detail about that in today's piece. I hope you all enjoy it.

Read More »Having A Bet