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Arkle - JPR One is still progressing and he knows this track. He can be forgiven for slipping on landing when in front a few months ago here. It was Shishkiness-like in terms of unluckiness. I think JPR One will go the gallop they go here for a long while. Whether he's tough enough at the end...

The poor man is in intensive care. Best wishes to Graham.

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This story about a renowned presenter in Huw Edwards getting the lynch mob after him, when according to the Metropolitan Police, he hasn't even committed a crime and is in a psychiatric hospital, really is sad isn't it. If anyone wants to pay me 35 grand for a picture of my arse please get in...

I took my chance on Adjuvant Each Way at 12/1 before the five day confirmations on Monday. I think he is improving. That form with HMS President was well advertised at Royal Ascot last week, when HMS was a close second against a good horse of Joseph O Briens. Even Adjuvants subsequent win...

I found this piece very interesting and find Lydia's arguments persuasive. Does anybody else have any opinions? Is there a downside to what Lydia says apart from this being a pain in the arse for trainers? Article here...

The six year old Irish mare Insinuendo really impressed me last season. I actually think she is getting better as she gets older. Insinuendo was sent off 80/1 for last seasons Champion Filly and Mares stakes on Champions Day at Ascot. She was a major eyecatcher then, when finding herself...

Maybe Auguste Rodin just wins? If anyone wants to back Slipofthepen to show their solidarity and allegiance to The King then I wouldn't put you off. :) :) :)

This doesn't look the strongest of charges against him does it? If he's found innocent he'll turn the negative into a positive and this will propel him right back to where he wants to be for his next election campaign. That's my take on it and I'm not alone either.

I'd rather think about this than Cheltenham 2024 at the moment! Some good horses travelling over for this. Rebels Romance is 8/1 with Buick riding for the Sheema Classic. This seems a big price but I am not sure about him on dirt. He is a turf horse, surely? Finally, are ITV showing the...

Hello everybody. I notice I haven't blogged a post for a while so with the festival to end all festivals coming up I thought I would share my thoughts. I reckon the championship races provide plenty of interest. Shishkin I wouldn't oppose. Constitution Hill should win the Champion Hurdle...

I think the entries are out, based on a few firms quoting odds on the event. Although I can't see them on the Racing Post yet.

I looked for a thread on this but couldn't see one. Seems as if Shiskin is an intended runner and on his best form I think he will be hard to beat. Will he be in his best form though, we'll find out Saturday. Interested by the bookies cutting the odds of Gentleman De Mee. He was poor the last...

How bad will the thunderstorms on Monday be? Are we wanting to back soft ground horses for the first day or two? As someone who likes a bet there's no better place to back a winner than York. I hear the racetrack is lovely for a day out. Lots to talk about then. I am interested in a horse of...

There's cut in the ground at Haydock and it could stay that way for Saturday. Sandown 1.50 - This looks an open Group 3 and various cases could be made for several horses. The one I have just sided with on the basis of the possible improvement trajectory is Nymphadora. She won early on as a...

Will Trueshan run off top weight? I could try and do a horse by horse breakdown or write up but that would turn into a 5000 word essay so I'll cut to the chase. For what it's worth I reckon Soapy Stevens can run a big race. He has been really solid this season, not been out the first three...

Does anyone have early opinions on it? I am very interested in Alenquer, especially if William Haggas can get him to this race fresh enough, perhaps after some sort of a break after his summer campaign. He ran in the Arc last year as a three year old where he couldn't get into the places but a...

This could be a decent meeting. I will be watching out if Point Lonsdale runs in the Dante. I just wanted to give one horse a good mention for either the six furlong handicap at 2.25 on the Wednesday or the five furlong handicap on the Thursday. Alligator Alley was formerly with Joseph O Brien...

Has anyone else had negative experiences with banks in terms of loans and mortgages etc if you are seen as a 'gambler'. I believe in privacy in an age where what Joe Bloggs has for breakfast is probably of interest to some bank or government department. Reading one website just now providing...

I had to go back to the drawing board after School Boy Hours wasn't declared earlier. I think the Ultima Chase is a very open race. I mentioned Tea Clipper on this forum after he won his novice chase this season. This came after an excellent season last season when he placed in a couple of high...