West Country MP Luke Pollard has today warned about the threat to British farmers, after reports of a new zero-tariff trade deal with Australia could put many small family farms out of business. The risk seems especially acute for beef and sheep farmers.   The Government is set to open the door to a zero-tariff trade deal with Australia,Continue Reading

Alfaadhel one of three ‘Shadwell’ runners in a compelling ‘aged’ Novice Stakes over ten furlongs of Lingfield polytrack tonight, is mount of contract jockey Jim Crowley but in this instance I’ve had to think the ex-dual champion jockey can only ride one of ’em!’ This twice-raced Night Of Thunder coltContinue Reading

Dinoo faces what should be a relatively simple task to beat eleven decidedly inferior rivals in the Maiden Stakes over seven furlongs of Wolverhampton tapeta today and serious punters worldwide will be focusing on this twice-raced Roger Varian-trained Starspangledbanner colt, despite an absence of 314 days. On the time-handicap thisContinue Reading

Despite the current challenges the 34th Falmouth Classics, set to take place from 11 – 13 June has  received over 100 entries with local boats still to come. Following the passing of the 17th May milestone, it is full steam ahead for the volunteer team of organisers with prizes toContinue Reading

Castel Gandolfo ticks enough boxes this afternoon for selection in a seven-runner Maiden Hurdle over two miles of ‘good to soft’ Fakenham where emphasis is on jockeyship, natural speed, and experience with so many turns and junctures to negotiate around this popular left-handed ‘frying pan’ circuit; it’s always been aContinue Reading