Many may have naively thought that account checks and bookmaker intervention was not going to turn into a big deal. The truth is that the …
Are Recent Postponements a Major Problem for Premier Racedays?
The cold snap this winter has seen a great number of race day cancellations in Britain and Ireland. While in some ways it’s to be …
Racing Crowds Are on the Up after Increased Attendances During Festive Meetings
Crowds at racing meetings over the festive period are up year on year. This is terrific news for the industry. Despite the fog, people returned …
How the Premier League’s Race for Europe is Shaping Up as We Head Towards Halfway
Most of the Premier League’s teams have now played out 17 games this season. Liverpool are clear favourites for the title now, but as we …
Is the David Power Jockeys’ Cup More Important than the Jockeys’ Championship?
This season’s new initiative in jumps racing has set tongues wagging a little. The David Power Jockeys’ Cup features a top prize of £500,000 for …
Is the Premier League Title Now Liverpool’s to Lose?
It has been a terrific start for Arne Slot as Liverpool manager. His team are now 9 points clear of Chelsea and Arsenal at the …
Time to Let Constitution Hill Go, At Least For Now, After More Injury Setbacks
Constitution Hill is/was the best hurdler seen for many a year. He is an outstanding racehorse in his category but for betting purposes, especially ante-post, …
Apprentices Jockeys at Lingfield Banned but Should the Same Have Happened After the 2020 Derby?
At Lingfield on Tuesday, four apprentice jockeys were given ten-day bans. The bans came about after they, to all intents and purposes, did nothing to …
November Meeting at Cheltenham Marks Real Return of Jump Racing
Despite having already seen the Charlie Hall Chase meeting, some good early novices and at least one exciting mare at Chepstow, this weekend marks the …
Is Australia Stopping Overseas Competitors in the Melbourne Cup by the Back Door?
Another Melbourne Cup has been and gone and now the controversy regarding invasive veterinary checks is reaching a peak. Though keeping a dignified silence on …