Author: Russ

Saturday 5.35 am UK time is the off time for the Tancred Stakes at Rosehill in Sydney in what looks set to be a straight shoot out between Dubai Honour and the ex Willie Mullins trained Vauban. Everything has gone to plan for the William Haggas trained globetrotter and with the 2,400 metre trip (…

The Phil McEntee trained 5yo was fully expected to bounce back to form earlier this month – he landed some substantial bets having been backed into 6/4 last time out at Wolverhampton. He would have been a lot more in running having been badly hampered at the start but still never looked likely to get…

With concerns about the Aiden O Brien fillies being ready to be at their best on the first Sunday in May , there is likely to be a big shake up in the ante-post markets for the first fillies classic of the year. The Ballydoyle 2yo fillies carried all before them last year with Lake…

With no entries this week it looks like the William Haggas season will be kick started by 3 horses from the yard that will be campaigned in Australia during the Autumn Carnival period March – April. William Haggas Runners in Australia (2015–2025) He also sent Lake Forest over to Australia in November ” William Haggas’s…

Neil Mulholland is one of the most consistent yards in the country especially in the months of Spring. This is highlighted by his record at Sedgefield where he has a 50% strike rate in the months of March April and May. His last 5 runners in any month at the track have finished 1st or…

Regalian won a very weak maiden on debut at Newcastle – he started 2/5 which is very unusual for a Haggas horse first time out. He is well bred. ‘Race ran at slow pace for first 4f, carried head high overcame inexperience pushed along over 2f out, led inside final 1f, drew clear. The finishing…

The early prices for the 6.15 at Southwell on Saturday have introduced Good Banter at a price of 11/8 . I think this is good value and believe the 3yo could go off around Evs, possibly odds on. Trainer Clive Cox has had a slow start to the year but his horses have ran better…

Members are only too aware of the high regard the Nu team have for Irish Conditional Claiming jockey Tiernan Power Roche. His record since joining the professional ranks is quite simply phenomenal riding 33 winners in just six months and only 7 away from losing his 5lb claim. Key to his excellence is his judgement…

Gavin Cromwell looks set to have a good day at Cheltenham on Thursday with Sixandahalf looking to have a great chance in the Mares Novice that opens the card and with the Thecompanysergent who can win the Plate at 4.40. The 8yo runs only for the second time for the brilliant Irish trainer, running initially…

As Cheltenham 2025 is quickly done and dusted and the ante-post merry go round for the 2026 event begins – focus moves towards the 2025 flat season. At Somerville Lodge the 2yo’s are starting to be ridden for the first time and the older horses stepping up work towards targets that quickly feature on the…