A LOT GOING ON…

Some good. Some bad. Some pretty indifferent… The dull politics that beset our sport, both from within and from outside, rumble along in the background… Many mainstream politicians [...]

“What is his minimum weight….??” “Will he be at Donny or Epsom…??” “Does she still claim off that weight…??” “Does his boss run that [...]

A horse to define… A horse that gets you up before the alarm clock’s siren call. A horse that keeps you awake at nights as plans and options and ground concerns and that unexpected [...]

Skies over Epsom Downs. Shepherds beware. Round up those flocks… Ascot. Love the place. A track that has given us many happy days, and memories to latch onto when the going gets a little [...]

Windy. A wind with rain in it. Grey skies. Pitch black when the alarm sounds. Remember that wonderful time of the heatwaves….?? El Nino. Taking up plenty of media coverage. Forecasts that [...]

Because that is a pretty good place to start… Lot 1 at yesterday’s Tattersalls Somerville Sale in Newmarket. A gorgeous bay filly by Mostahdaf out of Hilary Needler Trophy winner Lady [...]

Can one horse have spawned so many words and social media comments…. Constitution Hill. Can he jump ? Will he run ? Will he handle the ground ? Who will ride him ? Willie Carson and John [...]

The commentator’s call… As Gooloogong bounded clear of a competitive field at Goodwood. 11 long looking lengths clear at the line. Such a dude of a horse… The word most used in [...]

High bridges too. Long and winding roads. Tolls to pay (actually, I made that last bit up, as I’m pretty sure you no longer have to pay for the privilege of driving into Wales)… [...]

Flicking through Apps. Looking for a forecast that gives hope and fits with plans. Impossible – especially when some places are getting “monsoonal” whilst [...]