Devilwala is no forlorn hope for what appears to be a sub-standard group three Craven Stakes over the famous Newmarket Rowley Mile today when ‘good’ ground is guaranteed; any place ‘result’ for Ralph Beckett’s charge would be uncomfortable viewing for trainer Archie Watson! After winning first-up at Haydock and shapingContinue Reading
THOMAS TUCHEL will never forget the day his dinner date with Pep Guardiola turned Messi. But today he plans to turn the tables on his managerial mentor. Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola enjoyed dinner together in 2014[/caption] In December 2014, Tuchel was invited to a Munich restaurant by the manContinue Reading
George Peabody represents a ‘stand out’ for serious bettors in the five-runner Novice Stakes over a mile of ‘good to firm’ Thirsk where an eight-race card kicks off this morning! ‘Breakfast racing’ at the North Yorkshire course is all about respecting the funeral of His Royal Highness, the Duke OfContinue Reading
Mutasaabeq, impressive six lengths winner of a class 3 conditions race over seven furlongs of ‘good’ Newmarket ground Tuesday, represents a ‘cert’ for the 2000 Guineas a fortnight on Saturday but ‘won’t run’ according to his trainer Charles Hills’ legendary father, Barry, who retired ten years ago. Immediately after theContinue Reading
Paul Nicholls west country-based jockey Harry Cobden has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering cheekbone fractures following a heavy fall at Aintree. It’s a happy birthday for Bryony Frost, who will wait until the end of this month before returning following her ‘battered and bruised’Continue Reading
‘You’re nearer to heaven in a garden, than anywhere else on earth’ and my agricultural experience has been gained in our relatively small acreage where I labour and ponder why, for instance, clerks of courses abuse pristine turf race tracks by over-watering at a time when growth is minimal dueContinue Reading
ARSENAL are reportedly keen on signing Odsonne Edouard from Celtic for a bargain £15m. Meanwhile PSG are said to be ready to move for Jadon Sancho if a new contract cannot be agreed for Kylian Mbappe. FREE BETS: GET OVER £2,000 IN SIGN UP OFFERS HERE Stay up to dateContinue Reading
Blind Beggar, costly and vexing for owners (and punters!) has an excellent opportunity to finally get off the mark in a weak-looking nine-runner Novice Stakes over five furlongs of Newcastle tapeta tonight; can you wait, all day?This consistent, hitherto luckless Equiano gelding, placed three times in succession as a two-year-old,Continue Reading
PSG are reportedly ready to move for Jadon Sancho if a new contract cannot be agreed for Kylian Mbappe. Meanwhile Chelsea have received a big boost in their pursuit of AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on a free transfer. FREE BETS: GET OVER £2,000 IN SIGN UP OFFERS HERE StayContinue Reading
ON GATHER IN GASTORM (6/5) and VOICE OF CALM (5/2) carried on the winning thread for this column but did champion jockey Brian Hughes ride moderately on a couple of Kelso rides which impacted severely on profits for this column.Twice Hughes sat and waited approaching the last furlong on PRESENTINGContinue Reading
