Author: Russ

  • Chrysalis Consortium

    Transformational Betting for 2026 Friday 19th December Review The trial period for December has shown a high level of return from advice that highlights the level of returns the ‘Consortium’ can expect throughout 2026. The victory of Parlando backed from 11/1 to 5/2 followed Tuesday’s recommendation for Wendell Sea 12/1 – 9/2 and more than…

  • Florida Suite attracting support..

    One runner from Somerville Lodge this afternoon at Southwell where the maiden filly Florida Suite steps into the Nursery at 3.15 off a mark of 64. The blinkers are on for the first time and the top form Ceiren Fallon is booked for the ride. Haggas is 4 from 16 in Nurseries ran on the…

  • Jockey Bookings the Key as year winds down…

    The late withdrawal of West Wind Blows from yesterdays listed event at Kempton left the race without the expected strong pace and the subsequent drift of Dubai Honour from 11/8 – 3/1 told the story. That being said he ran a great race but couldn’t cope with the superior speed of Shader who reversed placings…

  • Its all about Pace and Honour…

    The Somerville Lodge team have a few darts to throw at the pre-Christmas AW racing tracks this week. Luminaire makes the trip to Newcastle on Tuesday and then the stable stalwart Dubai Honour goes back into battle with Shader in a high quality renewal of the listed Wild Flower stakes at Kempton on Wednesday. The…

  • Prays needed at the Abbot

    The Somerville Lodge team make a first appearance of the week at Chelmsford on Thursday evening but the chances of a Pre-Christmas payout look slim. If proof where needed that the bookmakers slash the prices of Haggas trained runners without any justification it has been provided with the market move for Another Abbot who reappears…

  • Friday Hag Tag Briefing

    One entry on Friday the unraced 2yo Kings English debuts in the 3.45 at Newcastle A 75,000 yearling his breeding suggests that he will need time and this experience will stand him good stead for next season. With no entries until the middle of next week the yard seems to be taking a breather after…

  • Busy Wednesday – 3 betting opportunities.

    I think it is probably a first for Somerville Lodge to send out a team of six on the AW in December but that is the case on Wednesday. The focus will be on the unraced filly Evening Fades with Ryan Moore booked on his long awaited return from injury. She debuts in the 1.30…

  • Cerelia – An exciting debutant on Tuesday.

    The Wathnan owned filly Cerelia is an exciting newcomer for the Haggas team on Tuesday at Newcastle and is the yards sole runner on the day. The 3yo has the potential to be a top class filly bred from the world leading Ballylinch Stud by Wootton Bassett out of an Oasis Dream mare she cost…

  • December on the AW for Haggas followers

    The AW winter months of December and January as a rule maintain the high strike rate enjoyed by Somerville Lodge punters throughout the year. A focus on the AW tracks at Kempton, Lingfield and Newcastle with runners sent off 1,2,3 in the market in these two months produces a profitable return backing all the horses…

  • No Haggas- No Santa this year but Xmas money to be won.

    Betting on the two listed races on the Lingfield card on Thursday have been in recent years like a visit to Santa Claus in the guise of William Haggas. The Somerville Lodge trainers record in the 10f and 13 furlong contests is remarkable.In the last 4 years he has won 7 of the 8 contests.…