Good morning all,

After working in the betting rings for the last few weeks and not actually getting to see much action, it was good to get back to paddock watching at Doncaster yesterday and there's a couple of races reviewed on the main email. There's going to be quite a few reviews this week as it's Lingfield today, quite possibly Hereford tomorrow, Leicester on Thursday and Huntingdon on Friday. Then back in the ring at Warwick Saturday. No rest for the wicked!

We're off to Lingfield today – I say we, that's me and the racing wife, Becky (every racing man should have one) to see how Coole Charmer gets on in his second handicap. My thoughts on that, plus those Doncaster races (with a couple for your trackers) on the main piece.

Read More »The Charmer Goes Again

Good morning all,

Off to Sandown shortly to work in Tatts for the day, so hoping the worst of the weather has already passed.

It's going to be pretty testing there today after 6mm of rain overnight, and I'd expect a few non-runners before racetime.

Wincanton also stage a televised fixture this afternoon and it's to be hoped the fog doesn't descend too badly – we don't want another Haydock-like fiasco from a few weeks ago.

My thoughts on today's TV races on the main piece. Read More »Sandown Saturday

Good morning all,

No sooner had I posted yesterday than Lingfield pulled stumps on their fixture as a result of their frozen ground, and it's the same story at Ludlow today, with temperatures not likely to rise in time for their fixture this afternoon.

I'm getting a bit of cabin fever down here in the South – the dog had the longest walk he's ever had yesterday, poor thing's still knackered – and there's a temptation to go to Hove this afternoon for their greyhound fixture. Only ever been once but really enjoyed myself there. If I get tomorrow's cards done in time, I may pay a visit.

With so many odds-on jollies at Wetherby, the e/w thieves could be having a field day, but there's a couple I'm interested in – one in particular that's on my 10-to-follow list this year. Read on….Read More »Wetherby To The Rescue!