Good morning all,

Off to Ascot for what looks a very difficult card and I can see the money staying in my pocket for much of the afternoon, but there's an opportunity to possibly make a few quid before the “real” racing kicks off as there's the well-publicised charity race at 12.15. Some bloke called Michael Owen appears to be the centre of attention for it (and will no doubt attract the lion's share of the money) but as I've said before, these races can offer up some value if you can put a bit of legwork in. Which is what I've done this morning, and my thoughts are on the main piece. (Bookmakers will offer prices later in the morning, so it's worth a look). Read More »Charidee Race Time

Good morning all,

It was announced yesterday that from January trainers will have to declare when a horse has had a wind-op before the race (rather then the rather annoying after) and in predictable fashion, Social Media found itself split on the issue, although the split was more 80-20 in favour rather than 50-50.

Nevertheless, some saw this as an intrusion on trainers, some as another punters edge disappearing and some thought it wasn't something that was of any relevance anyway. My thoughts on the main piece, plus a few at big prices I'll be chucking a few quid at today. Read More »Wind Ops Wind Up Some Folk…

Good morning all,

Have decided that a long drive and a day of getting wet through (and a whole host of non-runners come racetime, no doubt) isn't really my idea of a good time today so have sacked Wincanton off, and will be happy to watch on the TV this afternoon.

As ever on a Saturday, my views on the main TV races – hopefully there's a winner or two in there, but do bear in mind the ground is only going to get worse as the day progresses and as with last week, the longer you can hold on to place your bets today the better. Read More »Wet Wincanton

Good morning all,

Quiet day today with a visit to Uttoxeter for me, where I'll be working. But looking at the weather for tonight and into tomorrow morning, there's plenty of rain coming and that will change things. As such, might be a little later posting tomorrow morning as I want to see what the damage is rain wise before I put the Saturday selections up.

Not much to say today so just a couple of observations from Fakenham on Wednesday and also some Breeders Cup selections for tonight from the London Racing Club, reproduced with the kind permission of my friend Kate Austen. I'll also post their Saturday selections up tomorrow too. Read More »Bits And Pieces