Petit Mouchoir 3rd February 2018 – Leopardstown – It was fairly obvious before the race that he was the most likely of the front two in the betting to improve on this performance, whatever the outcome. He was sticky over the first fence and...

I have had a reasonable each way bet on Petit Mouchoir at 5/1 NRNB for the Arkle. I will offer further notes on this subject next week in my reviews for last weekend's racing. Please note this article content is restricted to registered members...

Footpad 26th December 2017 – Leopardstown – He jumped very well here and look a smart novice chaser. This was most pleasing to the eye and less so in terms of what he actually beat. I think there is a good chance that the...

3rd February 2017 In my second festival update I focus on the Arkle Chase betting. On the opening day I have marked the Arkle Chase up as a race to avoid the favourite; assuming Altior takes his place in the line-up.No surprise there….. He...

Yorkhill 21st January 2017 – Leopardstown – He was simply in a different league to the horses in behind. He won with plenty in hand and, on past evidence, should be better still in a true run race when he can acquire a lead....

Buveur D’Air 31st December 2016 – Warwick – For the second race in a row he was very low at many of his fences. He left a mark in two or three of them including the second last which was probably his worst jump...