Put The Kettle On 17th November 2019 – Cheltenham – The overall time of this race compared with the Shloer was very similar; nonetheless they were races that were run in very different ways. From the first fence to the final fence she was...

Notebook 16th November 2019 – Punchestown – Aside from being slower over the third last fence compared with Éclair De Beaufeu his jumping was an advantage at most fences. He was quick and accurate and also looked very strong in the finish. The runner...

Happy Diva 16th November 2019 – Cheltenham – This was a war of attrition and only eight of the 17 runners managed to complete the course. Perhaps this form will have more relevance the next time half of these line up on equally testing...

Allmankind 16th November 2019 – Cheltenham – He was very headstrong though his trainer and jockey suggested less so than usual. We become accustomed to horses racing as keenly as him coming back to the field and getting swallowed up. This certainly looked a...

Thyme Hill 16th November 2019 – Cheltenham – It is possible that he spent too long close to the inside rail. I am more confident that staying away from the inside rail from two out to the line was quite key on the hurdle...

Douvan 14th November 2019 – Clonmel – As the commentator said as he went past the line – it is good to see a good horse come back. He made a significant error at the second last fence in the home straight which was...

Bacardys 10th November 2019 – Navan – He had been on a losing run of eight races up until today. He is unlikely to have suddenly improved leaps and bounds; although it is always a possibility. More likely the mare, for whatever reason, is...