Secret's could be the best Sep 8 2007
WHILE he can be regarded as the best sprinter in Europe for what he has already achieved this season, the crowning moment for Sakhee’s Secret will come if he extends his unbeaten run in the Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock today. more
Hexham pain as Levy Board turn screw Sep 8 2007
THE financial future of British racing has been of great concern for some time, but it’s only when the axe falls on funding that we seem to fear for the long-term health of the sport. more
High numbers on Kostar Aug 18 2007
THERE’S another valuable handicap sprint today to ponder with the William Hill Great St Wilfrid at Ripon, and the same old poser – where is the best draw? more
Purple Moon has waht it takes for Ebor Aug 18 2007
MOST people talk about it every day and it will have a big say in the outcome of events at York’s prestigious three-day Ebor festival next week. It’s the weather, if you hadn’t guessed. more
Mastership can take the weight Aug 4 2007
VETERAN trainer Clive Brittain has never been afraid of pitching his horses in at the deep end. more
Newcastle snub was wrong Aug 4 2007
RACING is lucky to have two dedicated channels that enable all meetings in Britain and Ireland to be covered live, particularly as terrestrial TV, notably the BBC, seem intent on being even more selective in what they show. more
Five to Follow Aug 4 2007
THE day before Peter Grayson enjoyed his biggest training success at Ascot with rank outsider Stoneacre Lad, another of his sprinters GARSTANG caught the eye at Newcastle. more
TO elevate through the training ranks as Alan Swinbank has is a tribute to his training skills but, much as I admire him, I rarely get his horses right on the day even though the steady flow of winners from his yard is seemingly endless. more
THE Ascot executive plan to promote the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes more extensively in Europe next year after the latest renewal of their midsummer highlight failed to attract any runners from the current Classic generation. more
WITH Authorized waiting for next Saturday's Eclipse Stakes at Sandown, the door is left open for Eagle Mountain to take the Irish Derby at the Curragh today. more
Kieren Fallon is odds-on with most bookmakers to ride his first Classic winner since his return from suspension in the Budweiser Irish Derby tomorrow. more
Paul Hanagan had a welcome change of fortune when the Richard Fahey-trained Green Park came out best in a thrilling finish to the £30,000 Northern Rock Gosforth Cup at Newcastle last night. more
Carlisle's most famous race, the Carling Carlisle Bell, is traditionally a tricky proposition for punters and this year's renewal is no exception. more
Soldier's Tale foiled an Antipodean sprint whitewash and gave trainer Jeremy Noseda the proudest moment in his training career when producing a power-packed display in the Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. more
