Author: Russ

The Cheltenham Festival is not only one of the great sporting occasions that this country has to offer, but it also presents an unprecedented, once-a-year opportunity for knowledgeable punters to almost guarantee profits. The fact that William Hill offers Non-Runner Money Back (NRMB) from the 1st of January—70 days before the meeting starts—and others follow…

Happy New Year and I am confident we can kick off 2025 with a winning start. The Henry Daly yard that could not be in better form sends the rapidly improving 5yo Strackan to contest the 3m class 2 Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham due off at 2.40. I was really impressed with the win of…

Sometimes bets take time and in depth analysis to reach a conclusion, occasionally they jump off the page and demand to be backed . Despereaux in Taunton 2.52 is one such case. The 5yo has looked a different class of horse since being upped to 3miles, winning at Ludlow and here at Taunton. His first…

We have had another remarkable season following the yard based on our eyes and the logistics utilised by the stable when placing their horses. The Somerville Lodge team still rate as the most predictable in UK racing and significantly without the need for insider information. As a consequence we have been able to highlight a…

The Christmas racing has delivered in a big way for Nicky Henderson and all National Hunt racing enthusiasts, with the performances of Constitution Hill and Sir Gino. However, it has been meagre pickings for the likes of Mullins, Nicholls, Venetia, and Skelton, who have generally failed to deliver their followers the Christmas gifts expected. I…

Following our 2 winners from 3 on Boxing Day and a 23.3pt profit which ensures another profit making month I believe there is just one outstanding bet on another great day of racing. With the continuance of conditions that favour horses with pace throughout the Christmas period, rather than mud lovers, the potential for winners…

The 3yo filly is fitted with a hood for the first time in the 7F event at Wolverhampton. This recommendation comes with risks as she has lost races at the stalls in her last 3 races. However, that risk is mitigated by the draw in stall 1 which will mean she is not distracted by…