I have to admit I have been a little surprised to see how easy Wholestone has been to back this week. I am sure it is just the weight of monies on each of the three favourites plus the recent move for the Dan...

CHELTENHAM – 26th JANUARY 2019  Jarveys Plate has been rather a slow burner in his three races this season. He improved for his debut run when chasing home Elixir De Nutz at Cheltenham in December. The Tizzard horse is now rated 145 and based...

CHELTENHAM – 26th JANUARY 2019  At the early declaration stage 14 horses are entered for this grade two contest. At the time of writing (Wednesday 5.45 pm) the early market is headed by Midnight Shadow, Paisley Park and Black Op with Aux Ptit Soins,...

ASCOT – 19th JANUARY 2019  With a 1/9 favourite this does not look the most obvious race to spend too much time on. I think it is probably far more interesting than it appears at first glance. The other reason for choosing just this...

WARWICK – 12th JANUARY 2019  Ok Corral had very little to beat on his chasing debut at Plumpton in the middle of December. He enjoyed what looked more like an exercise canter for most of the race and came away at the end to...

Sceau Royal won the Grade One Henry V111 in impressive style last time out at Sandown; moreover, he posted a stronger time compared with the Tingle Creek winner. When 'matching him up' with Politologue from the first fence he was almost three seconds clear...

The market for this grade two hurdle is headed by the Nicky Henderson pair Santini and Pacific De Baune. The latter is the choice of Nico de Boinville so one might assume he is the stable number one. Personally I doubt there will be...