UK Flat / AW (Northern)
AW expert commenced tipping activities in December 2020 focusing primarily on Lingfield and Kempton with occasional punts at Newcastle and Wolverhampton. This involvement has now extended to Northern NH and Turf Flat Fixtures from September 2021.
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Thirsk Tuesday 9th April
09 Apr 2024
NORTHERN - Thirsk 5.15 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile - 13 run - Soft (Rain) Love Your Work is favourite but the only really solid form in soft came at Chester a far tighter track than this.&...
Read More →All Weather Racing Monday 8th April
08 Apr 2024
AW Expert -:Lingfield 2.00 Amateur Rider handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile - 12 run - Standard At the top end of the market we have Swiss Pride who steps up in trip after 50 plus runs at shorter distan...
Read More →Friday 5th April
05 Apr 2024
AW - Lingfield 2.00 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 16 run - Standard Some top jockeys in here no doubt just topping up race fitness in the wet and the cold ready for the start of our ...
Read More →Catterick 2.55
03 Apr 2024
NORTHERN - Catterick 2.55 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 13 run - Heavy I think the Sprints on this Card could be a lottery, past evidence suggests high numbers may dominate. Thi...
Read More →Pontefract 4.45
02 Apr 2024
NORTHERN - Pontefract 4.45 Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile - Soft>Heavy 12 run A few of these like Phoenix Fire and Wintercrack may need the run but both look the type to follow once they are full...
Read More →Haydock 4.25
30 Mar 2024
NORTHERN - Haydock 4.25 - Novice Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles 1/2 furlong - 11 run - Soft / Heavy The favourite is ONE BIG BANG who has some solid looking irsih form, now in the UK and not...
Read More →Friday 29th March
29 Mar 2024
There are some very competitive races today and the decision to turn a lot of the Conditions Races in to Handicaps should make for some very competitive action and also possibly and hopefully some sur...
Read More →Wetherby 3.55
28 Mar 2024
NORTHERN - Wetherby 3.55 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 12 run - Soft A diversity of experience and potential here and I'm happy to take on the likes of YES DAY who has ...
Read More →Saturday 23rd March
23 Mar 2024
Doncaster Lincoln Meeting - Traits, I don't want to get too fixated by the Draw on the Straight Mile as pace is as important as the underfoot nuances and over the past few years whilst we've seen...
Read More →Ayr 3.00
08 Mar 2024
NORTHERN - Ayr 3.00 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Soft A fair few in here have very strong e/w chances. Weavers Answer at the top of the market is solid i...
Read More →Kempton 8.30
06 Mar 2024
AW - Kempton 8.30 Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 3 furlongs - 14 run - Standard > Slow A decent field and a fair spread of ability with some off basement marks of 45-46 but a fw who have won...
Read More →Kelso 2.50
02 Mar 2024
NORTH - Kelso 2.50 Morebattle Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 2 miles - 18 run - Soft A race in which we put up BENSON at something like 33/1 last year and he ran a great race to win at 11/1 and with...
Read More →Friday 1st March
01 Mar 2024
AW Expert Selections - Lingfield Lingfield 3.47 - Handicap - 2 miles - 13 run - Standard SPARTAN ARMY is a worthy favourite and looks progressive for Alan King and Rossa Ryan and I have no h...
Read More →Carlisle 2.20
27 Feb 2024
NORTHERN - Catterick 2.20 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 12 run - Soft A race for female jockeys and there is absolutely no lack of talent on show. Lifetime Legend ...
Read More →Newcastle 2.08
24 Feb 2024
NORTHERN - Newcastle 2.08 EIDER Handicap Chase - 4 miles 1 amd 1/2 furlongs - 12 run - Heavy FLOWER OF SCOTLAND has only had one run so far this season and has been well backed but it's not hard ...
Read More →Newcastle 7.30
22 Feb 2024
AW - Newcastle 7.30 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile - 11 run - Standard I always say this is the toughest 1 mile on the AW anywhere and can often need some 10 furlong stamina. It's a rac...
Read More →Doncaster 4.15
21 Feb 2024
NORTHERN - Doncaster 4.15 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 15 run - Soft / Heavy A fair few completely unexposed types in here upped in trip but not many with any P2P form to sugges...
Read More →Haydock 17th February
17 Feb 2024
NORTHERN - Haydock Park 3.15 - Handicap Chase - Class 1 - 3 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Heavy THis race could be run 10 times and probably have 8 different winners. There are a few m...
Read More →Kelso 1.55
16 Feb 2024
NORTHERN - Kelso 1.55 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 6 and 1/2 furlongs - 9 run - Soft > Heavy THere are three here who dominate the market but I'm not convinced that Eloi Du Puy will app...
Read More →Newcastle 4.35
15 Feb 2024
NORTHERN - Newcastle 4.35 - Handicap Hurdle - class 4 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Heavy (Inspection at 8am) At the head of the market I prefer FOLLOW CHARLIE to Yealand and North Para...
Read More →Ayr 3.55
13 Feb 2024
NORTHERN - Ayr 3.55 Handicap Hurdle - 3 miles and 1/2 furlong - 13 run - Soft / Heavy Lady In The Park was an impressive winner over Christamas at Wetherby and hasn't been rushed back out by any ...
Read More →Wolverhampton 4.37
09 Feb 2024
AW - Wolverhampton 4.37 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 12 run - Standard A typical Class 6 Wolverhampton handicap in many ways but there are a couple who look well worth a speculative...
Read More →Sedgefield Wednesday 7th February
07 Feb 2024
NORTHERN - Sedgefield 4.10 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 13 run - soft This is a race where not too many go on genuinely Soft ground and any rain however light may suit a few m...
Read More →Musselburgh 2.15
03 Feb 2024
NORTHERN - Musselburgh 2.15 - Edinburgh National - Handicap Chase - Class 2 - 3 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 12 Run - Good to Soft The Going is Good to Soft and this would be one of the easiest Cou...
Read More →Newcastle 1.50
30 Jan 2024
NORTHERN - Newcastle 1.50 - Conditional Jockey Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 6 furlongs - Good to Soft (likely dead ground) - 17 run There is a mix here of horses proven over just shorter stepping up...
Read More →Doncaster 3.05
28 Jan 2024
A very positive day yesterday with GA Law given an excellent ride that optimised the horses stamina reserves to the full to win at an SP of 8/1 at Cheltenham and then an outstanding pace judgemen...
Read More →Friday 26th January
26 Jan 2024
AW - Lingfield 4.20 - HCap - Class 6 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 11 run - Standard This is basement level stuff and many don;t have much if any worthwhile form so far. It's possible therefore that one ...
Read More →Wolverhampton 1.40
19 Jan 2024
Wolverhampton 1.40 - Class 4 - 1 mile 6 furlongs - 12 run - Standard / likely Standard Slow due to intense raking. A few of these would be better on turf and some come off breaks. Dange...
Read More →Kelso 1.50
14 Jan 2024
NORTH - Kelso 1.50 Handicap Chase - class 4 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Soft /Heavy I can see reasons enough to both invest and not to invest in a few of these and value is the key. M...
Read More →Sedgefield 2.07
12 Jan 2024
NORTHERN - Sedgefield 2.07 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 12 run - Soft Halpha Soleil; Coup De Gold and I'm Too Tired finished 1-2-3 here on Boxing Day and may do so again pos...
Read More →Kempton 6.00
10 Jan 2024
AW - Kempton 6.00 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile - 12 run - Standard / Slow Kempton 6.00 - Recuerdame owes us very little and is always a danger here but just a little high in the hand...
Read More →Newcastle 3.20
08 Jan 2024
AW - Newcastle 3.20 Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 11 run - Standard I think Brunello Breeze is too short a price to back for the win with confidence off an inflated mark dropped in tri...
Read More →Musselburgh 2.30
05 Jan 2024
NORTH - Musselburgh 2.30 - Novice Handicap Hurdle - 1 mile 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Soft This is one of the easiest Tracks in the UK and therefore not much of an emphasis on stamina, having ...
Read More →Kempton 7.30
03 Jan 2024
AW - Kempton 7.30 - Handicap - Class 4 - 1 mile 3 furlongs - 14 run - Standard / Slow A decent field assembled for this Qualifier and a couple really jumped off the page at me, as did one at a bi...
Read More →Ayr 1.15
02 Jan 2024
NORTHERN - Ayr 1.15 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 14 run - Heavy It's going to be very testing at Ayr and I want to be on something with some proven stamina and ability...
Read More →Musselburgh 1 January 2024
01 Jan 2024
A couple of POINTERS elsewhere (shrapnel e/w) who both look ideally suited to conditions in races where opponents look exposed in ground conditions-: Musselburgh 2.20 Coopers Cross ...
Read More →Wetherby 12.25
27 Dec 2023
NORTHERN - Wetherby 12.25 Conditional Jockey Handicap Hurdle - 3 miles - 14 run - Soft A likely mud bath at Wetherby so I'll focus on the tips. ITS MAISY won last time out, handles mud, a 4l...
Read More →Wetherby 1.00
26 Dec 2023
NORTHERN - WEtherby 1.00 Novice Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 2 miles 5 furlongs - Good - 10 run Onewaywest for the Pauling yard will take some beating here, Heard That for OLly Murphy steps up to ...
Read More →Haydock 1.30
23 Dec 2023
Northern - Haydock Park 1.30 Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase - Class 2 - 3 miles 1 and 1/2 furlongs - Heavy - 9 run A competitive renewal and hard to be over confident about any in the likely attrit...
Read More →Uttoxeter 1.05
22 Dec 2023
NORTHERN - Uttoxeter 1.05 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 14 run - Heavy The Going here is Heavy, the Course has had a huge amount of rain in the past 6-8 weeks so stamina will b...
Read More →Doncaster 16th December
16 Dec 2023
NORTHERN - Doncaster 12.50 Mares Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles 84 yards - Good to Soft (drying) - 14 run At the top end of the market Bon Retour is upped in trip and Phillipa Sue is a bit o...
Read More →Doncaster 1.40
15 Dec 2023
NORTHERN - Doncaster 1.40 Novice Handicap Hurdle - class 4 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 12 run - Good to Soft It's quite a tricky looking but competitive Doncaster Card today and this race pann...
Read More →Ayr 1.50
11 Dec 2023
NORTHERN - Ayr 1.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Soft A fair few of these make seasonal debut and whilst none have stand out form fresh most should be winning...
Read More →Newcastle 3.10
08 Dec 2023
AW / NORTH - Newcastle 3.10 Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 12 run - Standard to Slow. What stands out a mile here is that there are a lot who like to run prominently and from th...
Read More →Kempton 8.00
06 Dec 2023
AW - Kempton 8.00 Stayers Series Final - Class 2 - 2 miles - 14 run - Standard to Slow A very competitive field of horses, some more used to turf, some AW experts, some older exposed types and a ...
Read More →Tuesday 5th December
05 Dec 2023
LINGFIELD 2.35 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 12 run - Standard (may be slow) I am happy to take on Villalobos at the price which has much to do with the jockey. It's got a Course and...
Read More →Doncaster 3.10
01 Dec 2023
NORTHERN - Doncaster 3.10 - second Inspection is at 9.30am so suggest you hold bets if you can until then! I want to TRACK a few in here who look interesting off elongated breaks or Irish P2P For...
Read More →Kelso 1.35
29 Nov 2023
NORTHERN - Kelso 1.35 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 5 furlongs - Good to Soft - 14 run If they pass Inspection I suspect it'll be crusty dead type Going and this is a tough track and whatever wins wi...
Read More →Newcastle 1.15
23 Nov 2023
NORTHERN - Newcastle 1.15 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 10 run Heavy At the top end of the market So Many Roads, who is upped 1/2 mile in trip and Solway Promise who ...
Read More →Kempton 8.00
08 Nov 2023
AW - Kempton 8.00 Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile 3 furlongs - 14 run - Standard to Slow. There are a few at the head of the market that on detailed analysis I'm quite happy to take on, a few wh...
Read More →Carlisle 3.40
05 Nov 2023
NORTHERN - Carlisle 3.40 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles 2 furlongs - 12 run - Soft A few in here will definitely need the run today and amongst them I would include Haute Estime and Yes Indee...
Read More →Newcastle 4.15
30 Oct 2023
NORTHERN - Newcastle 4.15 Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile 4 and 1/2 furlongs - Standard I particularly like to attack races over a mile or further here. Mile races are on the straight and reall...
Read More →Carlisle Thursday 26th October
26 Oct 2023
NORTHERN - Carlisle 2.45 Handicap Chase - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 15 run - Good to Soft A few light showers and I think this will ride softer than advertised but by no means deep mud. At the to...
Read More →Kempton 8.30
25 Oct 2023
AW - Kempton Park 8.30 - Class 5 Hcap - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 13 run - Standard to Slow At the head of the market we have Kyle Of Localsh (sure there was one similar name a while back but this is a...
Read More →Carlisle 3.35
19 Oct 2023
NORTHERN - Carlisle 3.35 Handicap Chase - 3 miles 1/2 Furlong - 12 run - advertised Good to Soft (likely Soft or softer!) There are some nice types here but many on seasonal debut and past eviden...
Read More →Kempton Wednesday 18th October
18 Oct 2023
AW / Northern - Kempton 8.00 - Handicap - Class 4 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - Standard / Slow - 13 run Duke of Oxford and Malka head the market and that's based on form and potential but I d...
Read More →York 2.25
14 Oct 2023
NORTHERN - York 2.25 - Sprint Trophy - Handicap - Class 2 - 22 run - Soft The Going as discussed should be soft and it's impossible to be certain about the draw but I think they will come m...
Read More →York 5.35
13 Oct 2023
NORTHERN - York 5.35 Handicap - Class 4 - 7 furlongs - 20 run - Soft A lot of rain in the morning here and likely to be Soft verging Heavy by race time i think. Not too many have proven form...
Read More →Sedgefield 3.30
11 Oct 2023
NORTHERN - Sedgefield 3.30 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 14 run - Good A dry day and no appreciable Going changes anticipated Spot on Soph is in decent form but the handic...
Read More →Pontefract 4.00
09 Oct 2023
NORTHERN - Pontefract 4.00 - Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile - 17 run - Good to Soft (dty sunny day) Let's also start with the favourite, a hot pot from the Haggas yard on handicap debut, Romild...
Read More →Redcar 4.30
07 Oct 2023
NORTHERN - Redcar 4.30 - Handicap - Class 2 - 1 mile - 17 run - Good (cloudy not wet) This is a tough straight mile and takes some getting. You can look at many races and get totally confused by ...
Read More →Hexham 3.10
06 Oct 2023
NORTHERN - Hexham 3.10 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 1/2 furlongs - 12 run - Soft / Heavy A tricky contest where I really think that in the conditions there may be some speculative value....
Read More →Catterick 4th October
04 Oct 2023
NORTHERN - Catterick 4.20 Handicap Class 6 - 2 miles - 12 run - Soft This is a compressed market with 5-6 at the bottom end of the betting, basically NH horses having a fitness spin. It woul...
Read More →Sedgefield 1.30
03 Oct 2023
NORTHERN - Sedgefield 1.30 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 11 run - Good (probably G/S based on Going Stick) Hopefully Sedgefield can stage a full Fixture list this season after ...
Read More →Pontefract 2.10
28 Sep 2023
NORTHERN - Pontefract 2.10 Apprentice Handicap - Class 6 - 5 furlongs - Good to Soft. If it is genuinely Good to Soft here and the usual low draw bias is in play I would be VERY keen on the chanc...
Read More →Nottingham 5.35
26 Sep 2023
Botas has some decent fRench form but yet to really fire in the UK, Cariad arrives in form and is a genuine danger, Intercessor is a Course and Ditance winner who won this off 4lbs lower last d=season...
Read More →Pontefract 2.00
21 Sep 2023
NORTHERN - Pontefract 2.00 Handicap - Class 5 - 6 furlongs - 11 run - Good to Soft On Good or Good to Firm hare a low draw is an asset, on Soft or Heavy they tend to run up the slope to the Stand...
Read More →Doncaster 2.25
16 Sep 2023
NORTHERN - Doncaster 2.25 Portland Handicap - Class 2 - 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 22 run - Soft I went for a couple drawn high yesterday on the straight Course over a furlong further and despite no mo...
Read More →Doncaster 4.45
15 Sep 2023
NORTHERN - Doncaster 4.45 Handicap Class 2 - 6 and 1/2 furlongs - 12 run - Soft The selections are Raatea who has been 2nd and 4th in the last 2 running of this race, gets what could be a positiv...
Read More →Doncaster 1.15
14 Sep 2023
NORTHERN - Doncaster 1.15 - Handicap - Class 4 - 14 run - Soft - some showers Doncaster drains very well but they start on Soft going after a lot of recent rain and with more to come the next few...
Read More →Catterick 2.05
12 Sep 2023
NORTHERN - Catterick 2.05 Handicap - Class 6 - 7 furlongs - 14 run - Good to Soft Galileo Glass won on the AW last time out but may not find softening Turf quite as easy to follow up on, Mutanaas...
Read More →Carlisle Thursday 7th September
07 Sep 2023
NORTH -: Carlisle as many of you will already know has one of the toughest finishing climbs of any UK racecourse. It's a good 4 furlongs from the bottom of the hill from the 5-6 furlong chute whe...
Read More →Hexham 5.45
06 Sep 2023
NORTHERN - Hexham 5.45 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 11 run - Good Punxsutawney Phil comes back over hurdles after a disappointing spell on the Flat and would have good claims ...
Read More →Ripon 5.30
05 Sep 2023
NORTHERN - Ripon 5.30 - Handicap Class 6 - 6 furlongs - 15 run - Good to Firm It is more often than not the case here that a Rail draw either High or Low is beneficial, very occasionally one...
Read More →Saturday 2nd September
02 Sep 2023
NORTHERN Both Beverley and Chester have well documented Low Draw bias at Sprint trips when the Going is genuinely Good - bordering on Good to Firm. That hasn't happened too often this seaso...
Read More →Musselburgh 4.30
30 Aug 2023
NORTHERN - Musselburgh 4.30 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile - 12 run - Good to Firm (dry) A tight little handicap and the favourite Yeeaah will need to get the fractions right on this easy 1 m...
Read More →Ripon 4.45
28 Aug 2023
NORTHERN - Ripon 4.45 Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 14 run - Good (dry) At the top of the market is the ex Irish horse Cryptos Dream; a facile winner at Brighton recently with a ...
Read More →York 3.35
26 Aug 2023
NORTHERN - York Ebor Handicap - Class 2 - 1 mile 6 Furlongs - 22 run - Good to Firm / Good - likely significant rain. It's hard not to have one eye on the weather so I've got two eyes on the weat...
Read More →Hamilton 6.55
25 Aug 2023
NORTHERN - Hamilton 6.55 Class 2 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - Good to Soft - like Soft or softer - 14 run In the likely conditions I am happy to swerve Paddy The Squire (trip concerns) , Beraz (going co...
Read More →York 1.50
23 Aug 2023
The selections are -: Makanah + Bergerac - both 1/2 point e/wKuwait City + NomadicEmpire - both shrapnel e/wwrite up to follow at around 8.00am Wednesday morning
Read More →Redcar 5.35
12 Aug 2023
NORTHERN - Redcar 5.35 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 6 furlongs - 12 run - Good At the top end of the market we have the likes of Michaels Pledge who is a well bred 3 year old who has shown ...
Read More →Musselburgh 3.20
11 Aug 2023
NORTHERN - Musselburgh 3.20 Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 6 furlongs - 14 run - Good At the top of the market is Glasses UP who won on Monday at Ayr over 10 furlongs and who on balance of overall f...
Read More →Pontefract 4.20
09 Aug 2023
NORTHERN - Pontefract 4.20 Handicap - Class 4 - 1 mile - 12 run - Good to Soft A drying day but probably won't dry to any firmer than Good and a fair few of these would have preferred a few ...
Read More →Northern Saturday 5th August
05 Aug 2023
NORTHERN - Doncaster 5.05 Handicap - Class 6 - 7 furlongs - 14 run - Soft (likely Heavy) We'll adopt a similar view here from the Tipsters notes to weed out the most likely in the conditions.&nbs...
Read More →Nottingham 5.00
03 Aug 2023
NORTHERN - Nottingham 5.00 Handicap - Class 6 - 2 miles - 13 run - Soft This will be attritional and the favourite Manxman is visored to try to stop it running to freshly and has no real so...
Read More →Beverley 2.00
01 Aug 2023
NORTHERN - Beverley 2.00 Amateur Rider Handicap - Class 6 - 1 miles 2 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Soft La Forza for Marcus Tregonning heads the market and has run well enough off a 2 year break t...
Read More →Ayr 4.50
31 Jul 2023
NORTHERN - Ayr 4.50 Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile - Good to Soft - Rain A couple really caught my eye here in likely heavy ground conditions if the forecasts are right. I will take on Camacho&...
Read More →York 2.40
29 Jul 2023
NORTHERN - York 2.40 Sky Dash Handicap - Class 2 - 6 furlongs - 15 run - Good to Soft (rain about so could soften) At the top of the market I can't discount the ex Dalgleish horse Aberamha G...
Read More →York 6.40
28 Jul 2023
NORTHERN - York 6.40 Handicap - Class 4 - 6 furlongs - 18 run - Soft - probably puddling like G/S by the start A big field but most at the bottom end of the market would normally ply their t...
Read More →Doncaster 5.20
27 Jul 2023
NORTHERN - Doncaster 5.20 Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile - 14 run - Soft Important to note that this is on the Round Course, a loop off the round track and a swing in but always a suspicion on ...
Read More →Catterick 3.20
26 Jul 2023
NORTHERN - Catterick 3.20 Handicap Class 6 - 7 furlongs - 12 run - Soft At the top end of the market the likes of Liberty Breeze, Mutanaaseq and Obee Joe are genuine contenders but I don't feel t...
Read More →Ripon 5.05
22 Jul 2023
NORTHERN - Ripon 5.05 Handicap - Class 4 - 1 mile - 15 run - Good to Soft (you guessed it - rain about) This Course does not suit every horse and with rain about the Going could get quite testing...
Read More →Beverley 5.25
18 Jul 2023
NORTHERN - Beverley 5.25 - Handicap - Class 5 - 7 and 1/2 furlongs - Soft - 13 run It's already "soft" here and plenty of rain due to I'm looking for proven stamina and soft ground form.&nbs...
Read More →York 4.55
14 Jul 2023
NORTHERN - York 4.55 - Handicap Class 4 - 5 furlongs - 22 run We all know how tricky these York handicaps are and how difficult the Draw can be to fathom. I always think middle to high on softeni...
Read More →Doncaster 2.00
13 Jul 2023
NORTHERN - Doncaster 2.00 Amateur Jockey Handicap - Class 6 - 2 miles 1/2 furlong - 15 run - Going Good At the top end of the market Marbuzet tries 2 miles again and wasn't compelling last time d...
Read More →Catterick 4.10
12 Jul 2023
NORTHERN - Catterick 4.10 - Handicap Class 6 - 2 miles - Good / Good to Soft - 13 run The standout one is BAEZ for whom 2 miles on this track should be ideal and at the price worth an e/w poke to...
Read More →Pontfract 4.30
11 Jul 2023
NORTHERN - Pontefract 4.30, an Odds ON favourite here so we may be running for places but with the Ground softer than recently and a probability of some more rain during the afternoon then DUNDORY is ...
Read More →Doncaster 2.20
07 Jul 2023
NORTHERN - Doncaster 2.20 Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile Ravensglass for the Fahey team is the one to beat if you want a win saver but a couple more caught my eye. Elzaaam is a dark ...
Read More →Haydock 2.40
06 Jul 2023
NORTHERN - Haydock 2.40 Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Good to Soft A fillies handicap and a couple really do stand out at decent e/w early prices. At the top end of th...
Read More →Thirsk 4.50
05 Jul 2023
NORTHERN - Thirsk 4.50 Handicap - Class 5 - 7 furlongs - 14 run - Good to Firm At the head of the market Rocket Rod gets a penalty for a win at Doncaster last time when everything went right, it ...
Read More →Newcastle 2.05
01 Jul 2023
NORTHERN - Newcastle 2.05 Handicap - Class 2 - 2 miles and 1/2 furlong - Northumberland Plate Handicap - 19 run Golden Rules is favourite based on a win at Kempton last time off a 2 year br...
Read More →Newcastle 4.55
30 Jun 2023
AW - Newcastle 4.55 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 14 run We have both POINT LOUISE and LUNA MAGIC in the Tracker and I can't discount either of those but I keep coming back to 3 hors...
Read More →Newcastle 3.55
29 Jun 2023
AW / Northern - Newcastle 3.55 - Handicap - Class 6 - 14 run - 1 mile A competitive affair on the straight 1 mile here which takes some getting and requires both stamina in the horse and patience...
Read More →Carlisle 3.50
28 Jun 2023
NORTH - Carlisle 3.50 Bell Handicap - 1 mile I will take on the favourite Mostawaa with rain about and off it's current mark, the soft Irish ground form shown by Pointers Palette before joining R...
Read More →Beverley 27th June
27 Jun 2023
NORTH - Beverley 4.45 + 5.20 (2 Divisions of a 10 furlong Handicap for 3 year Olds - Class 6 I'm basically looking at Pedigree for this trip, any signs of experience at the trip or further a...
Read More →Ascot - Full Meeting Coverage - Wednesday 21st June
21 Jun 2023
2.30 (B365 + Bet Victor enhance to 4th) -: The percentage call here are the Appleby pair 7 MODERN GAMES and 9 NATIVE TRAIL in that order for Placepot and any specific race Betting....
Read More →Lingfield 4.00
19 Jun 2023
LINGFIELD 4.00 -: My main pair against the field here are CRAZY MAISIE and STAR OF EPSOM. Crazy Maisie won a race at this trip when with its previous trainer and has come back to a respectable ma...
Read More →Chester 2.45
17 Jun 2023
NORTH - Chester 2.45 - Handicap - Class 4 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 10 run - Good to Firm (Stalls - Outside) I am most inclined towards 5 of the 10 runner field in terms of known form at the trip and...
Read More →York 4.45
16 Jun 2023
NORTHERN - York 4.45 Handicap - Class 3 - 7 furlongs - 17 run - Good to Firm A typical York handicap in many ways although as Ian has suggested I don't think the Draw will be as relevant as pace ...
Read More →Kempton Wednesday 14th June
14 Jun 2023
KEMPTON 8.15 Handicap - Class 6 - 11 run - 1 mile 3 furlongs. I think MEISTERZINGER is the one they all have to beat here and the pace angles could easily set the race up for this strong travelli...
Read More →Southwell Tuesday 13th June
13 Jun 2023
SOUTHWELL 2.30 -: Prince Abu is on a winning mark and warranted a close look and at the top end of the market Bay Of Naples comes from an in form Yard and mount OLympus has an obvious chance. I d...
Read More →Beverley 3.45
11 Jun 2023
BEVERLEY 3.45 A maximum field of 17 declared and the market has very much followed the perceived draw bias of low numbers here with Le Beau Garcon and Matice heading the market. The bigger ...
Read More →Thirsk 4.40
09 Jun 2023
NORTH-:Thirsk 4.40 - A 6 furlong Class 6 handicap and on Good to Firm Going it's usually the case that a high draw is an advantage here. I was eventually interested in 5 of the 15 runner fi...
Read More →Kempton AW Wednesday 7th June
07 Jun 2023
KEMPTON 8.25 - Handicap - Class 3 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 14 run - Standard to Slow A few in here may improve for the run after breaks so I will be keeping a close eye on Enthrallment off for 244 d...
Read More →Thirsk 3.30
05 Jun 2023
NORTHERN - THirsk 3.30 Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile - 12 run - Good to Firm A few caught the eye and whilst I think Menelaus IS the one they all have to beat, the horse is a 9 race maiden and the ...
Read More →York 1.35
27 May 2023
NORTHERN - York 1.35 - Handicap - Class 4 - 7 furlongs - 20 run - Good to Firm I'm not going to get hung up on the Draw here, they run out of a Chute from just in front of the home turn so it's r...
Read More →York 4.45
19 May 2023
NORTHERN - York 4.45 - A typically competitive Sprint where you just have to have the courage of your convictions on the day and plenty of advanced places. I'm most kee...
Read More →Chester 4.20
12 May 2023
NORTHERN - Chester 4.20 Apprentice Handicap - Class 4 - 1 mile 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 14 Run - Soft Gordon Elliott runs BY YOUR SIDE and has booked Billy Loughnane, the market has responded accordi...
Read More →Thirsk 7.10
11 May 2023
NORTHERN - Thirsk 7.10 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 10 run - Soft We tipped ROBERT JOHNSON for a small stake when coming home late at Catterick last time at 33/1 when it got to Turb...
Read More →Chester 4.55
10 May 2023
NORTHERN - Chester 4.55 - Handicap - Class 4 - 7 furlongs - Soft - 14 run The traditional Low Draw bias here certainly frames the betting markets but when conditions turn softer are gen...
Read More →Thirsk 3.40
06 May 2023
NORTHERN - Thirsk 3.40 Hunt Cup - Class 2 - 1 mile 15 run - Good to Soft (Rain about) I don't think the rain will have such an impact here as further South, so I am anticipating Soft at worst.&nb...
Read More →Musselburgh 5.00
05 May 2023
NORTHERN - Musselburgh 5.00 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile - 10 run - Good to Soft (rain) There is an obvious small reverse forecast bet here for those who like the option. Fanzone is very much th...
Read More →Wetherby 3.35
30 Apr 2023
NORTHERN - Wetherby 3.35 Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile - 16 run Good to Soft (some rain and pretty dank and misty) It's easy to forget that Wetherby only started Flat Racing in 2015. The Track has ...
Read More →Doncaster 7.15
29 Apr 2023
NORTHERN - Doncaster 7.15 - Handicap - Class 5 - 1 miles 4 furlongs - 15 run - Soft A lot in here with decent AW form but not yet proven on Turf or soft turf and a few who may need the run based ...
Read More →Catterick 3.25
26 Apr 2023
NORTHERN - Catterick 3.25 Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 14 run - G/S > Soft A very competitive little heat. Forgetmenotblue looks the one to beat with solid form and as al...
Read More →Pontefract - Monday 24th April
24 Apr 2023
NORTHERN - Pontefract - Monday 24th April3.00 Handicap - Class 2 - 1mile 2furlongs - 13 run - Good to Soft (Showers) Not many here really appealed as they may need the run and also may...
Read More →Scottish National Ayr 3.35
22 Apr 2023
NORTH - Ayr 3.35 Scottish National - 4 miles - Class 1 - 23 run - Good to Soft (possibly some significant rain) As usual in this type of race a number step up markedly in trip and need close asse...
Read More →Beverley 2.50
19 Apr 2023
Northern - Beverley 2.50 - Handicap - Class 3 - 5 Furlongs - 16 run - Good to Soft Whilst the usual Low Draw bias can't be over-estimated here, particularly on Good to Soft Going it is logical to...
Read More →Aintree 2.25
15 Apr 2023
NORTH - Aintree 2.25 Handicap Hurdle - Class 1 - 3 miles 1 and 1/2 furlongs - 22 run - Soft (drying) The Going was definitely Good on the Mildmay Course on Thursday and although it cut up yesterd...
Read More →Pontefract 5.15
11 Apr 2023
NORTHERN - Pontefract 5.05 Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile 16 declared - Soft - Rain There are very few in here with proven form at the trip in Soft ground and it is a tough old climb up the finishin...
Read More →Wetherby 6th April
06 Apr 2023
NORTHERN - Wetherby4.20 Handicap Hurdle - 3 miles - Class 5 - 17 run - Good to Soft There are 3 in the TRACKER here, September Daisy was disappointing last time after making a jumping error but m...
Read More →Thirsk - Tuesday 4th April
04 Apr 2023
NORTHERN -:Thirsk 3.15 Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 13 run - Soft I am very much drawn to this very mediocre race on paper for an almost complete lack of either form at the trip ...
Read More →Doncaster 3.20
02 Apr 2023
NORTHERN - Doncaster 3.20 Handicap - Class 3 - 6 furlongs - 21 Run - Heavy The ground is going to be very dead and cut up after yesterday, when they came generally Stands side to Middle. That may...
Read More →Doncaster 2.25
01 Apr 2023
NORTHERN - Doncaster 2.25 Spring Mile - Class 2 - 1 mile - 22 run - Soft / Heavy. I looked closely at all 22 runners and was left with the following lists. I think that around half of the fi...
Read More →Carlisle 4.45
26 Mar 2023
NORTHERN - Carlisle 4.45 - Handicap Chase - Class 2 - 3 miles 1/2 furlong - 10 run - Heavy It's hard to actually find a horse that's rock solid on Heavy ground and at the trip here and you can fi...
Read More →Kelso Saturday 25th March
25 Mar 2023
NORTHERN - Kelso -:1.50 Handicap Hurdle (Final) Class 2 - 2 miles 5 furlongs - 15 run - Soft CORAL BLUE is in the Tracker and has won last twice in impressive style, its up another 7lbs but would...
Read More →Haydock 4.10
22 Mar 2023
NORTHERN - Haydock 4.10 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 10 run - Soft / Heavy This may turn out to be the most competitive race of the day with several who ran well ...
Read More →Southwell 3.35
20 Mar 2023
NORTHERN - Southwell 3.35 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 12 run - Good to Soft A race with a lot of latent potential but not too much actual form so far. Eyed has...
Read More →Uttoxeter 2.25
18 Mar 2023
NORTHERN - Uttoxeter 2.25 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 14 run - Soft /Heavy A competitive race and I looked very hard at both of Phillip Hobbs runners who both look ov...
Read More →Cheltenham 4.50
15 Mar 2023
Cheltenham 4.50 Grand Annual - Handicap Chase - 2 miles - Soft - 20 run(Tipsters - Northern UK / Sean - Ireland) We rather feel there is more deadwood in this and Sean for Ireland and our Norther...
Read More →Ayr 1.30
10 Mar 2023
NORTHERN - Ayr 1.30 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 1/2 furlong - 17 run - Good to Soft I'm concerned about the frost and transport issues here and there are no less than 5 horses in the Trac...
Read More →Wetherby 3.50
06 Mar 2023
NORTHERN - Wetherby 3.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles - 13 run - Good to Soft (few showers) Fame And Concrete for Jonjo is favourite but was beaten a fair way when finishing 3rd on handica...
Read More →Kelso 1.50
04 Mar 2023
NORTHERN - Kelso 1.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 2 miles - 16 run - Good to Soft The Morebattle Hurdle has developed in to a significant pre Cheltenham race with a decent prize on the day and a ...
Read More →Doncaster 3.10
03 Mar 2023
Northern - Doncaster 3.10 Veterans Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles - 10 run - Good There are a few here who may be 10 years of age but who don't have too many miles on the clock and a few spri...
Read More →Ayr - Monday 27th February
27 Feb 2023
NORTHERN - Ayr 3.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 15 run - Good to Soft The best betting heat of the day with 15 runners and some enhanced places. FOSTER'SISL...
Read More →Eider Chase Newcastle 3.25
25 Feb 2023
NORTHERN - Newcastle 3.25 Eider Chase - Class 2 - 4 miles 1 and a half furlongs - 14 run - Going Good A bit of overnight rain should have taken the sting out of the Good Going and may entice a fe...
Read More →Carlisle - Monday 20th March
20 Feb 2023
NORTHERN - Carlisle 3.15 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles and 1/2 furlong - 11 run - Good to Soft A decent and competitive race where I feel proven stamina on this toughest of tough climbs will...
Read More →Friday 17th February
17 Feb 2023
NORTHERN - Kelso 2.05 Novice Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 6 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - G/S A competitive race where Swallows Song a National Hunt Flat race winner and Five Dollar Fine a 3...
Read More →Newcastle 3.20
16 Feb 2023
Northern - Newcastle 3.20 Mares Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Good (bit of rain possible) At the top of the market we have Lone Star who comes back out 2 days after...
Read More →Wetherby 4.50
15 Feb 2023
NORTHERN - Wetherby 4.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 16 run - Good (showers) A decent field here and a few tipped or very much noted last time out. I'm happy to ...
Read More →Ayr Tuesday 14th February
14 Feb 2023
NORTHERN -: It's nice to get a bit of "soft" into the Going description here although some partos the North (especially the Western side) can look forward to some rain in the coming week. I...
Read More →Uttoxeter 3.20
11 Feb 2023
NORTHERN - Uttoxeter 3.20 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 12 run - Good to Soft A few here who are definitely out of form but who have the ability when things click. ...
Read More →Musselburgh 2.55
05 Feb 2023
NORTHERN - Musselburgh 2.55 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 3 miles - 13 run - Good to Soft Many in with chances here including a few Course specialists upped in Class. JAYCEAN is in the Tracker...
Read More →Musselburgh 2.03
04 Feb 2023
NORTHERN - Edinburgh National Musselburgh 2.03 - Class 2 Handicap Chase - 3 miles 7 furlongs - Good to Soft - 13 run write up to follow
Read More →Catterick 1.10
03 Feb 2023
NORTHERN - Catterick 1.10 Conditional Jockey Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 14 run - Good to Soft Some enhanced places available and whilst Secret Secret, Prairie Wolf a...
Read More →Newcastle 1.25
31 Jan 2023
NORTHERN - Newcastle 1.25 Conditional Jockey - Handicap Hurdle 1.25 - Class 5 - 2 miles 6 furlongs - 16 run - Soft A lot in with chances here with Turnaway a possible blot on the handicap for Ske...
Read More →Doncaster 3.15
28 Jan 2023
NORTHERN - Doncaster 3.15 - Handicap Chase - Class 1 - 3 miles - 12 run - Good to Soft I'm not sure what we learnt about the Going yesterday, it's not Good, it's not Soft, a sharp shower may actu...
Read More →Huntingdon 3.45
27 Jan 2023
THE ADVISOR - Huntingdon 3.35 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 3 miles 1 furlong - 13 Run - Good to Soft A very decent quality race for the Track. Hector Javilex was a cosy winner last time out...
Read More →Doncaster 3.45
27 Jan 2023
NORTHERN - Doncaster 3.45 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles and 1/2 furlong - 16 Run - Going Good (see above) A very competitive race and a few at big prices that have really caught my eye.&nbs...
Read More →Wetherby Thursday 26th January
26 Jan 2023
NORTHERN - Wetherby 2.00 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 18 run - soft A competitive race with lots of form lines to consider. At the top of the mar...
Read More →Catterick - Wednesday 25th January
25 Jan 2023
NORTHERN - Catterick It's a pretty tr appy Card and we can't be 100% what the ground is like under the Covers so I'll play a couple of each way shrapnel bets at nice e/w Odds 2.45 RELKADAM&n...
Read More →Southwell 1.20
20 Jan 2023
AW Expert - Southwell 1.20 - Class 6 - 1 mile 6 furlongs - 12 run - Standard At the top of the market I'm happy to take on Funky Town Pinkie who has form figures of 2-1-1 but who looks increasing...
Read More →Southwell 4.37
18 Jan 2023
AW Expert (Northern) - Southwell 4.37-: The track is definitely going to ride on the Slow side here and whilst i think that Master Grey and Bascinet are very much the ones to beat (and worth a sm...
Read More →Kelso 1.30
15 Jan 2023
NORTHERN - Kelso 1.30 - Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - Heavy - 10 run The more i looked at this race the more I crossed off on form, stamina, going concerns and was quite...
Read More →Friday 13th January
13 Jan 2023
NORTHERN - Sedgefield 1.50 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - Soft 12 run Fingers crossed for this lovely track after some Course issues in the Autumn, it's a dry day so the Going...
Read More →Thursday 12th January
12 Jan 2023
NORTHERN - Catterick 1.05 Mares Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 1 and 1/2 furlongs - Heavy - 10 run This is going to be a slog and they'll be ending well strung out and no doubt a lot pulled ...
Read More →Doncaster 3.00
10 Jan 2023
NORTHERN - Doncaster 3.00 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 16 run - Good (see above) I'd like you to consider a small £1 each way on a couple at silly odds to begin ...
Read More →Newcastle 1.23
07 Jan 2023
NORTHERN - Newcastle 1.23 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 2 miles and 4 furlongs - Soft A competitive little race and plenty in with chances. Castle Rushen has long been touted as a nice horse by...
Read More →Ayr 1.15
02 Jan 2023
NORTHERN - Ayr 1.15 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - Heavy - 18 run This is easily the most competitive race of the day and some nice enhanced place offers. I want to...
Read More →Haydock Park 30th December
30 Dec 2022
NORTHERN -:Haydock 12.30 - Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles and 1/2 furlong - 11 run - Heavy I think conditions will be a great leveller here over the longer trips and at t...
Read More →Doncaster 2.40 + Kelso Pointers
29 Dec 2022
NORTHERN - Doncaster 2.40 Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 3 miles - 11 run A very competitive race and one where I want to take on the market leaders as Geeskille seems to like Aintree more than anywh...
Read More →Wetherby 11.50
27 Dec 2022
NORTHERN - Wetherby 11.50 Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles - 19 run - Good to Soft (rain forecast) A competitive race and a few in the TRACKER (see below). I fear Loughermo...
Read More →Boxing Day 26th December
26 Dec 2022
NORTHERN - Newcastle 12.15 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 18 run - Soft A very competitive if low grade Handicap Hurdle that should offer excellent market value. ...
Read More →Lingfield 2.25
17 Dec 2022
AW / North - Lingfield 2.25 Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 14 run A very low quality race but probably the best chance of an upset result and some value on the whole Card as a result.&n...
Read More →Southwell Thursday 15th December
15 Dec 2022
AW Expert - Southwell. Southwell 3.03 - I'd see Selfish Brian as a big danger but I'm happy to take the other market leaders, Thunder Gap (trip concerns) and Bounce Back (handicap debut) on ...
Read More →Tuesday 13th September - AW Accumulator
13 Dec 2022
The Accumulator is-: (suggested L31 with a 5p each way Unit) Southwell 12.43 Trusty ScoutSouthwell 3.13 BE FAIR (Nap)Wolverhampton 3.45 Kentucky Kingdom Wolverhampton 4.45 The Resdev Way (NB...
Read More →Southwell 5.45
09 Dec 2022
Southwell 5.45A rare foray on to the new surface at Southwell under the lights.I quite like a pair at nice e/w rices, Catch My Breath was doing its best work late on over 11 furlongs late on last time...
Read More →Hexham - Wednesday 7th December
07 Dec 2022
NORTHERN - Hexham 12.00 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 11 run - Soft (likely to be very tacky if any frost gets in) This is a competitive little race and the final climb he...
Read More →Kelso 1.05
04 Dec 2022
NORTHERN - Kelso 1.05 Borders National Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 4 miles 1/2 furlong - 13 run - Good to Soft (probably significant rain) A competitive renewal and not too many proven at the trip...
Read More →Market Rasen 1.40
01 Dec 2022
NORTHERN - Market Rasen 1.40 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 furlongs - 12 run - Good to Soft A competitive little heat and a couple at the top end of the market who will take some beating....
Read More →Northern - Haydock 3.07
30 Nov 2022
Northern - Haydock 3.07 Veteran Handicap Chase - Class 2 - 3 miles 1 and 1/2 furlongs - 9 run - Soft Some old favourites in here and a couple at the top of the market from Venteia Williams yard t...
Read More →AW - Lingfield 2.55
30 Nov 2022
AW / Northern - Lingfield 2.55 Handicap Class 6 - POlytrack - Standard - 14 run We'll ease our way in to AW when suitable opportunities arise and a couple in here caught my eye. Persian Wolf...
Read More →Kelso Thursday 24th November
24 Nov 2022
NORTHERN - KelsoKELSO 1.20 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 Miles 5 Furlongs - 12 Run - Soft (possibly Heavy after morning rain) At the top of the market I'd have concerns about Bestarius in the Goi...
Read More →Musselburgh 3.55
21 Nov 2022
NORTHERN - Musselburgh 3.35 Kiss My Face is the well backed favourite and understandably so, but it runs with a penalty and being an ex Flat horse not 100% convinced about possible stick gr...
Read More →Haydock Park Saturday 19th November
19 Nov 2022
NORTHERN-:Haydock 2.25 Handicap Hurdle - Class 1 - 3 miles + 1/2 furlong - 13 Run - Soft A race stacked with nice potential future winners and horses to follow and in many ways the puzzle is...
Read More →Newcastle Thursday 17th November
17 Nov 2022
NORTHERN Newcastle 1.03 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 15 run - Good to Soft, plenty of rain forecast so assumed Soft > Heavy by race time If the forecas...
Read More →Hexham 12.23
16 Nov 2022
NORTHERN - Hexham 12.23 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 16 run - Good to Soft A competitive race to start the Card, Going is Good to Soft with Soft in places, they've had some rain in the past 24 hou...
Read More →Doncaster 3.13
05 Nov 2022
NORTHERN - Doncaster 3.13 November Handicap - 1 mile 4 furlongs - Class 2 - 21 run - Heavy (some showers) The market is led by unexposed horses from the Gosden and Haggas yards, ISRAR and NATHANI...
Read More →Hexham 3.45
04 Nov 2022
Hexham 3.45 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Soft Fenland Tiger at short odds is the one they all have to beat with a 7lbs penalty but ROBBIE DAZZLER ran very wel...
Read More →Sedgefield 4.05
03 Nov 2022
NORTHERN - Sedgefield 4.05 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 5 furlongs - 12 run - Soft (dry day so likely sticky Going) A nice little race and the one they all have to beat is Boomtime Ba...
Read More →Wetherby 1.10
28 Oct 2022
NORTH - Wetherby 1.10 Novice Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 12 run - Good to Soft An interesting race and one that could throw up some nice prospects. Piaff Bubbles is from a...
Read More →Catterick 3.55
25 Oct 2022
NORTHERN - Catterick 3.55 Handicap Class 6 - 2 miles - 12 run - Soft / Heavy The market is dominated by Cold Henry and Oh So Chic who were winner and runner up here last time, but finishing 3rd t...
Read More →Ayr 2.10
24 Oct 2022
NORTHERN - Ayr 2.10 Novice Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 3 and a half furlongs - 16 run - Good to Soft A few of these will be worth following I'm sure but it's a nice little race and I'm no...
Read More →Saturday 22nd October
22 Oct 2022
NORTHERN - Kelso 5.10 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles 3 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Soft Cosmic Outlaw who has some nice 3 mile P2P form is one I put in the Tracker last night and I think i...
Read More →Newcastle 3.08
18 Oct 2022
NORTHERN / AW - Newcastle 3.08 Class 6 - 1 mile 5 yards - 14 run - Standard Not too many here really catch the imagination. I do think ROCKET DANCER at big early odds is worth backing and I ...
Read More →Catterick 4.25
15 Oct 2022
NORTHERN - Catterick 4.25 Handicap Class 4 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - Soft - 15 run I think that the going and trip rule a fair few of these out with several upped in trip and others not frankly norma...
Read More →Friday 14th October
14 Oct 2022
HAYDOCK 2.50 - is a competitive Class 3 Sprint but you have to take any Going description here with a Dead Sea sized pinch of salt! Magical Spirit gets his ground and looks targeted at the r...
Read More →York 3.15
08 Oct 2022
NORTHERN - York 3.15 - Handicap - Class 2 - 6 furlongs - 22 run - Good to Soft The Draw bias here often assists those drawn on a rail when there is "soft" in the Going description. The visual evi...
Read More →York 2.40
07 Oct 2022
NORTHERN - York 2.40 Handicap - Class 2 - 1 mile 20 run - Going Good (probably heavy showers for a few hours mid morning) It's one of those York handicaps where its tough to rule anythi...
Read More →Ayr - Thursday 6th October
06 Oct 2022
NORTHERN - Ayr Meeting I've had a scan through and a good look at 3 races and have identified some well handicapped mud lovers with proven stamina at their respective trips who really should be o...
Read More →Nottingham 5.30
05 Oct 2022
NORTHERN - Nottingham 5.30 - Handicap - Class 4 - 1 mile 2 and 1/2 furlongs - 15 run - Good to Soft (rain see above notes) A fair few fancy 3 year olds in this none of whom will have experienced ...
Read More →Pontefract 3.40
03 Oct 2022
NORTHERN - Pontefract 3.40 Handicap C5 - 1 Mile - 17 run - Good to Soft (some Soft) A competitive end of season lower grade Handicap and a few jumped off the page at me. I fear Silver ...
Read More →Hexham 3.00
30 Sep 2022
NORTHERN - Hexham 3.00 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 7 + 1/2 furlongs - Good to Soft (possible heavy rain) - 12 run This is a bit of a lop-sided market and with the possibility of some heav...
Read More →Beverley - Tuesday 20th September
20 Sep 2022
NORTHERN - Beverley 1.42 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - Handicap - Class 6 - Going Good - 12 run There are 5 horses pretty tightly packed at the head of the market and logic suggests they will dominate bu...
Read More →Saturday 17th September
17 Sep 2022
It was nice to have a winner yesterday with Danzan also a confident full stake tip from our Northern expert, advised at 14/1 winning at 8/1 (5% rule 4 deduction) and just getting the better of Fast An...
Read More →Friday 16th September
16 Sep 2022
NORTHERN - Ayr 3.45 Bronze Cup - Handicap - 6 furlongs - Class 2 - 25 run - Going - Good (predominantly) It's easy to get fixated on the Draw here when you have 3 races over the 2 days being the ...
Read More →Thursday 15th September
15 Sep 2022
NORTHERN - Ayr 3.00 - Class 2 Handicap - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 14 run - Good to Soft This is very competitive and hard to rule anything out but you have to go on your form analysis and gut reaction...
Read More →Wednesday 14th September
14 Sep 2022
NORTH - Beverley 5.05 Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 14 run - Soft There is no denying that Dr Rio and Tele Red look very strong here and I can't split them in terms of a win bet so str...
Read More →Tuesday 13th September
13 Sep 2022
NORTHERN - Redcar 4.03 Handicap - Class 4 - 6 furlongs - 15 run - Good to Soft A race that may not be quite as deep as the 15 runner field suggests. Wentworth Falls at a big price isn't the ...
Read More →Monday 12th September
12 Sep 2022
NORTHERN - THirsk 1.40 Apprentice Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - Soft - 16 run The Going is officially described as soft and some rain is due from around the time that this race starts ...
Read More →Sunday 11th September
11 Sep 2022
NORTHERN - Doncaster 2.10 Portland Handicap - Class 2 - 1 and 1/2 furlongs - 22 run - Soft The tagged extra 1/2 furlong is the key here as this intermediate trip stretches the 5 furlong specialis...
Read More →Northern - Thursday 8th September
08 Sep 2022
NORTHERN - Doncaster 4.55 / 5.28 Handicap - Class 5 - 5 and 1/2 furlongs - (2 Divisions) - 13 declared (both) - Good (likely be soft or heavier by race time) Two Divisions of this race and ...
Read More →Wednesday 7th September
07 Sep 2022
NORTHERN-: Carlisle 3.55 - Handicap - Class 5 - 7 furlongs - 12 run - Good to Soft - rain A competitive looking race on paper but if we delve deeper there aren't too many proven with some cu...
Read More →York Sunday 4th September
04 Sep 2022
YORK-: It's probably prudent to leave the Sprints alone as the Draw bias can be massively affected by Going conditions and we simply won't know until the start what the Going is and therefore how...
Read More →Thirsk 5.11
03 Sep 2022
NORTHERN - Thirsk 5.11 - Handicap - Class 4 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Firm - rain. A similar thought process with the turn in bend here a bit like Haydock and later in the afternoon ...
Read More →Tuesday 30th August
31 Aug 2022
NORTHERN - Ripon 4.45 Handicap - Class 6 - 2 miles - 12 run - Good > Good to Firm At the top of the market Infiniti with form figures of 1-1-1-2 but now off a mark of 56 and Purple Reign who h...
Read More →Ripon 2.33
29 Aug 2022
NORTHERN - Ripon 2.33 Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 14 run - Going Good The top end of the market looks strong here with O'Meara's City Vaults a very short price and one I'm quite keen...
Read More →Beverley 2.05
28 Aug 2022
NORTHERN - Beverley 2.05 - Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile 1/2 furlong - 13 run I looked at all 13 in here and its hard to by-pass the short priced end of the market but there may be a bit of e/...
Read More →Thirsk 3.30
26 Aug 2022
NORTHERN - Thirsk 3.30 - Handicap - Class 2 - 7 furlongs - 14 run - Going Good This is a very soft Class 2 as very little in here has consistent form at that Grade and we have an entry of predomi...
Read More →Hamilton 6.53
26 Aug 2022
THE ADVISOR - Hamilton 6.53 - Silver Bell Handicap - Class 2 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 15 run - Good to Soft (rain about) I think the Going could be soft here by start time and they start in fro...
Read More →Wednesday 24th August
24 Aug 2022
NORTHERN - Catterick 1.30 Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 6 furlongs - Good - 10 run The Sprints and handicaps at Catterick today look very trappy and over the shorter distances especially likely to ...
Read More →Sandown 6.42
21 Aug 2022
NORTHERN - Sandown 6.42 - Handicap - Class 3 - 1 mile 6 furlongs - 14 run - Good (see above) This is extremely competitive and probably the best race on the Card There are so many with chanc...
Read More →York 4.10
20 Aug 2022
NORTHERN - York 4.10 - Handicap - Class 2 - 6 furlongs - 20 run - Good to Firm Another typically tough York Sprint. I'm not going to get hung up over the Draw as I think we've seen all...
Read More →York 3.35
20 Aug 2022
NORTHERN - York 3.35 - Ebor Handicap - 1 mile 6 furlongs - Class 2 - 22 run - Good to Firm One of the most eagerly awaited long distance Handicaps of the season that also sets us up nicely for th...
Read More →York 1.50
19 Aug 2022
NORTHERN - York 1.50 Skybet Handicap - Class 2 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 19 run - Good / Good to Firm This may not be quite as competitive as it looks and not as tricky possibly as the first 2 days r...
Read More →York 3.00
18 Aug 2022
NORTHERN - York 3.00 Clipper Handicap - 1 mile - Class 2 - 20 run - Going Good / Good to Firm We see the return here of Orbaan and OUZO who delivered a 20/1 win and place for us at Glorious Goodw...
Read More →York - Wednesday 17th August
17 Aug 2022
NORTHERN / Daily - York 1.50 Handicap - Class 2 - 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 22 run - Good / Good to Firm These York Sprints can quickly demolish or massively boost a betting bank so we'll tread cautio...
Read More →Hamilton - Tuesday 16th August
16 Aug 2022
NORTHERN - Hamilton 4.45 - Handicap - Class 3 - 1 mile 1 furlong - 12 run - Good (some early showers possible) The key here is always proven stamina up a very steep climb with Going usually ...
Read More →Ripon Saturday 13th August
13 Aug 2022
NORTHERN - Ripon 2.50 Great St Wilfred Handicap - 6 furlongs - 15 run - Good to Firm In recent years a HIGH draw was favoured here and certainly in the Meeting on Monday it seemed to be the favou...
Read More →Thirsk 5.37
12 Aug 2022
NORTHERN - Thirsk 5.37 - 1 mile - Handicap - Class 5 - 12 run - Good to Firm A typically competitive low grade Thirsk Handicap where to be fair they do seem to be able to attract competitive fiel...
Read More →Beverley 2.45
11 Aug 2022
NORTHERN - Beverley 2.45 Handicap - Class 5 - 5 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Firm This is seriously competitive for the Class. The Draw bias here usually favours low draws but in such a tight...
Read More →Sunday 7th August
07 Aug 2022
Haydock 4.45 - Class 2 - 6 Furlongs - 17 run - Good - Inner Straight It's been quite a while since a big field 6 furlong race here, especially on Good or Firmer Going, so to assess any Draw bias ...
Read More →Redcar 5.10
06 Aug 2022
NORTHERN - Redcar 5.10 - 1 mile 6 furlongs - Class 6 - Good to Firm - 12 run This is very competitive and plenty have chances if you dig deeply enough into the past form. Glory And Honour ha...
Read More →Thirsk 4.35
05 Aug 2022
NORTHERN - Thirsk 4.35 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - Good to Soft - 12 run There seems to be some doubt as to whether Glory And Honour will run today or tomorrow, if it does it ...
Read More →Doncaster 6.10
04 Aug 2022
NORTHERN - Doncaster 6.10 - Class 3 - 7 furlongs 6 yards - Going Good (dry weather) - 14 declared I think that pace will be as much a factor here as the draw although middle to high does se...
Read More →Carlisle 6.40
01 Aug 2022
NORTHERN - Carlisle 6.40 - Handicap - Class 5 - 2 miles 1 furlong - Going Good (significant rain from around 5-6pm forecast) - 13 run A fair few of these have better Flat form on the AW or Good o...
Read More →Thirsk 3.48
30 Jul 2022
NORTHERN - Thirsk 3.48 Summer Cup Handicap - Class 3 - 1 mile - 16 run - Good to Soft Substantial for Haggas will be tough to beat and together with Makeen and Dirtyoldtown also drawn low is domi...
Read More →Goodwood 3.00
29 Jul 2022
NORTHERN - Goodwood 3.00 Handicap - 1 mile - Class 2 - 20 run - Good to Firm This is uber tricky and you really have to go I think with your judgement and gut feel in many way. A host arrive...
Read More →Ayr 2.45
25 Jul 2022
NORTHERN - Ayr 2.45 - Handicap - Class 4 - 7 furlongs 50 yards - Good (rain about and could go to Good to Soft) I'm snot sure the favourite Starshiba who is penalised without winning for two soli...
Read More →York 2.40
23 Jul 2022
NORTHERN - York 2.40 Skybet Dash - 6 furlongs - God to Firm - 15 run I got totally blindsided by the Draw from the last Meeting here yesterday, in reality middle to high was best yesterday but on...
Read More →York 6.25
22 Jul 2022
NORTHERN - York 6.25 - A 6 furlong Sprint and many have chances purely on the form book. Our LIttle Pony and International Gold are types who are running in to form and in the TRacker system...
Read More →Catterick 4.50
20 Jul 2022
NORTHERN - Catterick Handicap Chase - Class 6 - 7 furlongs - 11 run - Good to Firm The Draw here can blindside you a little and whilst Low has an advantage enough races are won these days by hors...
Read More →Cartmel 1.00
18 Jul 2022
NORTHERN - Cartmel 1.00 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2miles 6 furlongs - 14 Run. There is some interesting collateral Course form between 4 or 5 of these which we'll look at closely and a few othe...
Read More →Redcar 4.25
17 Jul 2022
NORTHERN - Redcar 4.25 - Handicap Class 6 - Good to Firm - 1 mile and 1 furlong - 11 run Three horses are pretty short at the top of the market, Cloterhhome though may just now be in the place wh...
Read More →Hamilton 7.17
15 Jul 2022
NORTHERN - Hamilton 7.17 Handicap - Class 2 - 6 furlongs - 11 run Good to Firm (Showers) The heat is less intense further north and there is a significant chance of rain early morning before brea...
Read More →Catterick 1.45
13 Jul 2022
NORTHERN -Catterick 1.45 Amateur Jockey Handicap Chase - Class 6 - 1 miles 4 furlongs - Good to Firm - 13 run There are very few in this field proven at the trip or in the likely conditions but a...
Read More →Beverley 1.40
12 Jul 2022
NORTHERN - Beverley 1.40 Handicap (Amateur Riders) Class 6 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Firm There are some very competent Amateur riders here so I'm happy to have a punt on the race.&n...
Read More →York 4.05
09 Jul 2022
NORTHERN - York 4.05 John Smith Cup - Handicap - Class 2 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 22 run - Good to Firm A wide open Handicap but unless you can make a fast start you can be a hostage to fortune draw...
Read More →Newmarket 3.00
08 Jul 2022
NORTHERN - Newmarket 3.00 Handicap - Class 2 - 1 mile 6 furlongs - 16 run - Good to Firm This is a very competitive race but on the Good to Firm Going on this stiff Course ...
Read More →Thirsk 2.50
29 Jun 2022
NORTHERN - Thirsk - 2.50 Handicap - Class 6 - 20 run - Going Good A bit of rain about and always here you ponder the draw but the majority evidence favours middle to high in such conditions. ...
Read More →Hamilton 2.45
28 Jun 2022
NORTH - Hamilton 2.45 - Class 2 - Handicap - 1 mile / 1/2 furlong - Good to Firm - rain forecast The top of the market here is hard to fathom out. Ghaly, a once very nice prospect returns off a 6...
Read More →Monday 27th June
27 Jun 2022
NORTHERN -:Pontefract 4.45 - Handicap - Class 5 - 6 furlongs - 11 run - Good to Firm (an early dollop of rain is forecast then dry - anticipate Good Ground) There are some Course and Distanc...
Read More →Chester 6.50
24 Jun 2022
I always think Course experience is a big asset here and very few have strong credentials in that regard.There is a fair bit of rain about and it's showery so you have to take that in to account. A lo...
Read More →Carlisle Wednesday 22nd June
22 Jun 2022
NORTHERN - Carlisle Bell Handicap 2.55 - Class 4 - 1 mile - 15 run - Good to Firm One of the toughest Courses in the UK up a steep hill that rewards stamina and a strong heart and on Good to Firm...
Read More →Beverley 4.15
21 Jun 2022
Northern - Beverley 4.15 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - Class 6 - 12 run - Handicap - Good to Firm This is a tight little contest and at the top of the market it's pretty congested. Clan Jack is up 2...
Read More →Pontefract 5.15
19 Jun 2022
NORTHERN - Pontefract 5.15 Handicap - Class 4 - 2 miles 2 furlongs - Good to Firm - 14 run A very competitive race that is part of a Sunday Series Card on ITV 4 and also part of a season lo...
Read More →Doncaster 1.37
12 Jun 2022
NORTHERN - The 1.37 at Doncaster is an intriguing race and after a few hours looking at it i became increasingly confused it has to be said so will stop short of what was intended to be a full tip rac...
Read More →York 5.22
11 Jun 2022
NORTHERN - York 5.22 - Handicap Class 4 - 6 furlongs - 21 run - Going Good Visually middle to high was the place to be yesterday and although pace is always a factor I'll stick with that evidence...
Read More →York 4.10
10 Jun 2022
NORTHERN - York 4.05 C3 Handicap - 7 furlongs - 17 run - Good A typical York handicap with plenty having chances and easy to go overboard so I'll stick to a 2.5 point investment. Poets ...
Read More →Wetherby 7.00
07 Jun 2022
NORTH - Wetherby 7.00 Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile - Going Good (no real rain on forecast) It seems a bit strange to recall that there has only been Flat racing at this venue since 2015. It's...
Read More →Pontefract Monday 6th June
06 Jun 2022
NORTHERN - Pontefract 6.30 Handicap - Class 5 - 6 furlongs - 14 run (Good to Firm - probably just soft side of Good later on) They tend to run far side drawn low here on Good to Firm or Good but ...
Read More →Epsom 5.50
04 Jun 2022
NORTHERN - Epsom 5.50 - Handicap - Class 2 - 6 furlongs - Good / Good to Soft (14 run) I'm waiting on a full write up on this one as our Tipster is currently with an ill relative at A+E up ...
Read More →Epsom 5.45
03 Jun 2022
NORTHERN - Epsom 5.45 - Handicap - Class 2 - 7 furlongs - 16 run - GoodI'm not going to have a major u=investment here as really there are at least 10 who have solid claims.I fear most Top Secret and ...
Read More →Bank Holiday Thursday 2nd June
02 Jun 2022
NORTHERN - Redcar 4.45 Zetland Cup - Class 2 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 12 run - Good Good (few showers nothing too significant) A major race that's usually held on Whitsun Bank Holiday Monday. A...
Read More →Thirsk 8.27
31 May 2022
NORTHERN - THirsk 8.27 - Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile - 14 run - Going Good (possible heavy rain) The likes of Magical Mile, Diamond Haze, Just Hiss, Irv and End Zone would all have strong claims ...
Read More →Redcar 5.15
30 May 2022
NORTHERN - Redcar 5.15 - Handicap - Class 6 - 14 Run - Good to Firm (possibly heavy showers before start time) This is a challenging and tough 6 furlongs and it's easy to get the fractions wrong ...
Read More →Chester 3.45
28 May 2022
NORTHERN - Chester 3.45 Handicap - Class 2 - 7 + 1/2 furlongs - Going Good - 11 run No concerns about the Going or the weather here and a race that looks competitive despite a couple at the head ...
Read More →Haydock 3.10
26 May 2022
NORTHERN - Haydock 3.10 - Handicap - Class 4 - 5 furlongs - 12 run (advertised Good / Good to Firm - heavy am showers forecast) - Inner Sprint Track This Sprint race is on the Inner track which h...
Read More →Tuesday 25th May - Northern Accumulator
25 May 2022
There is a VERY competitive Card at Beverley today, also Flat Turf at Ripon and Hamilton, NH at Newton Abbot and Warwick (where we have a few short priced Trackers in small field races) and Jumping at...
Read More →Leicester 2.50
23 May 2022
NORTHERN - Leicester 2.50 Handicap - Class 4 - 7 Furlongs - Good to Firm - 12 run A few caught my eye but two jumped off the page. Visibility had its best run here over Course and Distance o...
Read More →York - Sunday 22nd May
22 May 2022
NORTHERN - York 3.30 - Apprentice Handicap - Class 4 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 20 run - Good to Soft - Cloudy no rain As you'd expect plenty in with chances. At the sharp end Kihawah won well he...
Read More →Haydock 4.55
21 May 2022
NORTHERN - Haydock 4.55 - Handicap - Class 3 - 7 furlongs - 13 run - Going Good In many ways this race deserves higher billing than closing the Card. It's stacked with winners and in s...
Read More →Catterick 6.28
20 May 2022
NORTHERN - Catterick 6.28 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 6 furlongs - Good to Soft - early rain and then a cloudy day. There are 11 runners here and a strong favourite in Yasmin From York who...
Read More →Ayr 3.55
18 May 2022
NORTHERN - Ayr 3.55 - Handicap - Class 5 - 7 furlongs 50 yards - 14 run - Good to Soft This is a very tricky puzzle and any one of 10 could have claims but I kept coming back to a couple at bigge...
Read More →Carlisle 2.30
16 May 2022
NORTHERN - Carlisle 2.30 - Handicap - Class 5 - 6 furlongs - 16 run - Going Good to Firm - Heavy Rain There is a probability of heavy rain all morning and in to the afternoon, hopefully we won;t ...
Read More →Thirsk 5.45
14 May 2022
NORTHERN - Thirsk 5.45 Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile - 15 run - Going Good. The trend here over a mile still favours those low drawn BUT at recent meetings in truly run races those drawn high ...
Read More →Hamilton 6.45
13 May 2022
NORTHERN - Hamilton 6.45 - Class 6 Handicap - 1 mile and 1/2 furlong; 14 run - Soft There is again rain about so this should be a real stamina test for anything not absolutely proven at the ...
Read More →York 3.00
12 May 2022
NORTHERN - York 3.00 Handicap - 1 mile - Class 2 - 15 run - Good I don't think this is a great renewal to be honest and have discarded Garden Oasis, Snash, Ataser, Gifted River, Redarna, Bl...
Read More →York - Wednesday 11th May
11 May 2022
NORTHERN - York 1.50 - Handicap - Class 2 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 11 run - Going Good (some early morning light rain may just maintain Going as genuinely Good) The hot favourite here is Gaasse...
Read More →Beverley 3.40
10 May 2022
NORTHERN - Beverley 3.40 Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 1/2 furlong - 13 Run - Good A low draw is favoured here as they start half way down the back straight, go downhill and in to the right hand be...
Read More →Catterick Monday 9th May
09 May 2022
NORTHERN - Catterick 3.00 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 12 run - Good to Firm A very moderate field but at a nice each way price there is one that does jump off the page a littl...
Read More →Hamilton Sunday 8th May
08 May 2022
NORTHERN 4.48 - Handicap Class 4 - 1 mile 1/2 furlong - 14 run - Good to Soft A competitive race with the Going described as Good to Soft, a dry day but my sources suggest a fair dollop of rain o...
Read More →Ascot 1.45
07 May 2022
Ascot 1.45 Handicap - Class 3 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 17 run - Good I'm not too blinkered by the draw here as I think they have time to sort themselves out and as Ascot handicaps go I think t...
Read More →Chester - Friday 6th May
06 May 2022
Chester Tips - Northern Expert-: Chester Cup 3.15 - 2 miles 2 furlongs - 14 run - Good to Soft (some rain about this afternoon) I think this is a race for specialists, proven over Cours...
Read More →Chester 3.40
05 May 2022
NORTHERN - Chester 3.40 - Handicap - Class 3 - 1 mile 2 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Soft The ground softened considerably yesterday and the nature of this track means its a battle to find fresh g...
Read More →Chester Wednesday 4th May
04 May 2022
NORTHERN - Chester 4.45 Handicap - Class 4 - 7 furlongs - 14 run - Going Good (some morning rain) We all know about the unique nature of this Course, the perceived and often validated low draw bi...
Read More →Wetherby 8.10
03 May 2022
NORTHERN - Wetherby 8.10 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile - 16 run - Good to Firm A competitive race and as with the race at Fakenham there is an obvious favourite who may be a good solid win saver ...
Read More →Thirsk 2.05
30 Apr 2022
Thirsk 2.05 Hunt Cup - 1 mile - 15 run - Good / Good to Firm This is always an interesting early season Class 2 race and looks likely to throw up a lot of winners over the course of the season.&n...
Read More →Monday 25th April
25 Apr 2022
AYR 2.15 - Class 6 Handicap - 6 furlongs - Good to Firm 14 run It's still very early in the season, some will need a few runs based on past evidence so I narrowed this down to 4 of real each way ...
Read More →Haydock 1.30
23 Apr 2022
NORTHERN - Haydock 1.30 - Handicap Class 5 - 6 furlongs - 15 run - Good They run on the inner track here, it's a long flat straight and takes some getting but a prominent running style on Good or...
Read More →Perth 2.40 Highland Grand National
22 Apr 2022
NORTHERN - Perth 2.40 Highland National - 3 miles 6 and 1/2 furlongs - 15 run - Good to Soft A flat right handed track that is deceptive in terms of stamina as there is a long run in due to the c...
Read More →Beverley 3.40
21 Apr 2022
NORTH - Beverley 3.40 HCap C 6 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 12run - Good to Firm.. They start out of a chute here at the top end of the back straight and run slightly uphill and then gradually down...
Read More →Haydock 4.29
16 Apr 2022
NORTHERN - Haydock 4.29 - Stayers Handicap Hurdle Final - Class 2 - 3 miles and 1/2 furlong - Good to Soft A good field for this and plenty in with chances. An Taillur is a strong...
Read More →Beverley 2.50
13 Apr 2022
NORTHERN - Beverley 2.50 - Handicap - Class 3 - 5 furlongs - 16 run - Good There is a view here that you have to be Drawn LOW to win Sprint races. Whilst a Low draw is a benefit, especially on Go...
Read More →Ayr 3.50
12 Apr 2022
NORTHERN - Ayr 3.50 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 1/2 furlong - 11 run - Good to Soft Your Place is in the Tracker and likely favourite here together with Shoeshine Boy , both have a pencha...
Read More →Hexham 2.40
11 Apr 2022
NORTH - Hexham 2.40 Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 3 miles - 12 run - Soft A race with a fair number of in form horses and Course and Distance specialists. At the head of the market are Gy...
Read More →Aintree 5.15 Grand National
09 Apr 2022
AINTREE - GRAND NATIONAL 5.15 G3 C1 Handicap Chase - 4 miles 2 and 1/2 furlongs - 40 run - Good to Soft (drying but watered) - few spots possible mid morning. Thanks to the joys and benefits...
Read More →Catterick 6th April
06 Apr 2022
NORTHERN Catterick 1.00 - Handicap - 5 furlongs - 16 run - Soft They often come Stand side on Soft Going here and with many needing the run it's worth looking at any with some race fitness from t...
Read More →Redcar 3.15
04 Apr 2022
NORTHERN - Redcar 3.15 - Handicap - Class 3 - 1 mile - Soft - 17 run A compelling contest considering it's very early in the Flat season. There has been a bit of rain and the Going is offic...
Read More →Scottish National Ayr 3.35
02 Apr 2022
AYR - 3.35 Scottish National - 4 miles - Handicap Chase - 23 run - Good to Soft (chilly night - no rain) The Going is likely to be on the good side of soft, possibly a bit dead as a slight frost ...
Read More →Carlisle 4.43
27 Mar 2022
NORTHERN - Carlisle 4.43 Handicap Chase - Class 2 - 3 miles 1/2 furlong - 11 run - Good An interesting field and these horses will have qualified for this over a considerable period of time. In d...
Read More →Musselburgh Friday 25th March Finals Day
25 Mar 2022
NORTHERN-: It's a good Card at Musselburgh but the Fixture with the 3 Finals can turn into a "mini social Event" with some Trainers seeing it as a nice day out for Owners and connections with the...
Read More →Newcastle Tuesday 8th March
08 Mar 2022
NORTHERN - Newcastle (2.05 / 2.40 Div 1 / Div 2 - Handicap Hurdle C5 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - Good to Soft (dry) A large number of handicap debutants in both races temper the stakes as some...
Read More →Kelso 2.05
05 Mar 2022
NORTHERN - KELSO 2.05 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 2 miles 5 furlongs - Soft (cold start / dry day) 10 run I'm not going in too deeply here as I think the Going will be very sticky and a nice rhyt...
Read More →Doncaster 5.20
04 Mar 2022
NORTHERN - Doncaster 5.20 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - Good to Soft - 13 run A fair bit of rain about and that probability of softening conditions has influenced my fi...
Read More →Catterick 1.00
01 Mar 2022
NORTHERN - Catterick 1.00 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 3 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Soft (dry day) A competitive little race and at the head of the market Coral Blue doesn't really look...
Read More →Sedgefield 4.05
24 Feb 2022
NORTHERN - Sedgefield 4.05 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 3 furlongs - 13 run - Heavy The Going is officially described as Heavy / Soft in Places. This is an extreme test for Hurdlers, I c...
Read More →Musselburgh Sunday 20th February
20 Feb 2022
NORTHERN - Musselburgh This Course rarely gets heavy ground and is probably one of the easiest in terms of stamina in the UK and the sanding of the bends a few years back has made it much safer, ...
Read More →Northern Wednesday 16th February
16 Feb 2022
NORTHERN Expert-: Wetherby 3.15 Handicap Chase - Class 4 - 3 miles 45 yards - Soft (possibly turning Heavy) - 15 run This could be a tough puzzle to crack and in the final analysis I fo...
Read More →Northern - Ayr 1.20
15 Feb 2022
Ayr 1.20 Conditional Jockey Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - Heavy - 14 run The top 5 in the market are fairly tightly packed price wise, Atlantic Dancer has clearly had t...
Read More →Northern - Catterick 1.00
14 Feb 2022
NORTHERN - Catterick 1.00 Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 12 run - Good to Soft (probably SOFT by off time) I don't think this race is as clearcut as it looks despite 3-4 in form h...
Read More →Uttoxeter 4.53
12 Feb 2022
NORTHERN - Uttoxeter 4.53 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - Soft (heavy rain expected so could be heavy by off time) A tricky little race but not too many have the credentials at...
Read More →Northern - Doncaster 2.10
10 Feb 2022
NORTH - Doncaster 2.10 - Handicap Chase - Class 5 - Good - 3 miles - 14 run I think the Going description of Good should be taken in the context of winter ground so it's likely to be quite tacky....
Read More →Northern - Sedgefield 2.07
09 Feb 2022
NORTHERN - Sedgefield 2.07 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 3 furlongs - Going - Good This is a tight little race on likely "dead ground" and the trip may catch quite a few out so I'm huntin...
Read More →Northern - Sedgefield 2.30
30 Jan 2022
NORTHERN - Sedgefield 2.30 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 5 furlongs - Going Good A competitive little Handicap and plenty in with chances. The one to beat based on an impressive Cour...
Read More →Northern Wetherby 27th January
27 Jan 2022
NORTHERN - Wetherby 1.45 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - Soft - 17 run At the head of the market are Rock Of Star who won well last time from an in form yard and the one they all...
Read More →Monday 24th January
24 Jan 2022
We're suggesting a shrapnel single each way and a few quid on an each way double. KEMPTON 3.45 Recuerdame - Simon Dow adds the cheek-pieces back on and Kieron Shoemark rides today. The horse...
Read More →NORTHERN - Warwick 3.25
23 Jan 2022
NORTHERN - Warwick 3.25 Handicap Chase - 3 miles 1 and 1/2 furlongs - 11 run - Good to Soft Of the market leaders here I'm most keen on THE DUBAI WAY. It won as a younger horse over the 3 mile P2...
Read More →Northern - Newcastle 3.25
18 Jan 2022
NORTHERN - Newcastle 3.25 Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 3 miles (2 miles 7 furlongs and about 150 yards to be precise) - Good to Soft - 15 run A similar race to the one down at Exeter in many ways....
Read More →Sean - Punchestown 1.45
16 Jan 2022
SEAN - Punchestown 1.45 - Mares Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 5 furlongs - Soft I think there is market value in a couple here from Gordon Elliott so will cut to the chase right away. CUTE...
Read More →Northern - Kelso 1.35
16 Jan 2022
NORTHERN - Kelso 1.35 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 51 yards - 14 run - Soft At the top of the market Bestarius has finished third, runner up and fourth off marks of 97 (twice) and 100, b...
Read More →Northern - Sedgefield 1.20
14 Jan 2022
Sedgefield 1.20 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - Div 1 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 11 run - Soft CAILIN DEARG won for us here the last time and is hard to dismiss or ignore in current form and I will have ...
Read More →Doncaster 3.20
11 Jan 2022
NORTHERN - Doncaster 3.20 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - Good to Soft - 14 run A competitive 14 runner field. At the head of the market Come on Gruff for Tom Geor...
Read More →Newcastle 3.08
08 Jan 2022
Newcastle 3.08 - Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - Soft - 12 run With the meeting on and frost as big an issue as waterlogging it has to be taken on trust exactly what the ground wi...
Read More →Ayr 12.45
02 Jan 2022
Ayr 12.45 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - Soft>Heavy 15 run The obvious and in form pair are Goodtimes Badtimes and Golan Cloud but at this level consistency is n...
Read More →Catterick 1.00
01 Jan 2022
NORTHERN - Catterick 1.00 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles 1 furlong - Soft - 14 run There are a few in here who catch the eye like Bullion Boss who is 8lbs above its last win mark but showe...
Read More →Haydock 3.15
30 Dec 2021
Haydock Park 3.15 - Handicap Chase - Class 3 - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Heavy At the head of the market here we have Ornisdale for Jonjo who has a favourites chance but in ...
Read More →Kelso 12.42
29 Dec 2021
Kelso 12.42 Handicap Hurdle - Class 3 - 2 miles 6 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Soft (some showers so could be Heavy by off time) A few from my Tracker in here and some in serious form too. Do...
Read More →Wetherby 2.45
27 Dec 2021
Wetherby 2.45 Conditional Jockey - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles - 17 run - soft An interesting race with a couple at nice odds that I think can run well. The favourite Thundersocksund...
Read More →Boxing Day Wetherby and Sedgefield
26 Dec 2021
Wetherby 11.52 - Novice Handicap Chase - Class 5 - 3 miles - 15 run - Soft / Heavy There are a couple in here I like the look of whilst fearing the 3 market leaders. CROAGH PATRICK for ...
Read More →Ayr 1.05
21 Dec 2021
"I'm keen on GRAND MORNING here, it's pretty inconsistent but it's most consistent form by far is at Ayr. It's a Course and Distance winner off a mark of 120 in really Heavy Going, it's placed too her...
Read More →Friday 17th December
17 Dec 2021
NORTHERN - Uttoxeter 12.15 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 20 run - Good to Soft A very competitive race and lots to consider and this is one of those Fixtures where you just k...
Read More →Catterick 12.15
14 Dec 2021
Catterick 12.15 - Amateur Jockey Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 3 furlongs - 17 run - Good to Soft An intriguing little race where as well as the ability of the horse it's important to resea...
Read More →Carlisle Sunday 12th December
12 Dec 2021
NORTHERN - Carlisle 2.10 Handicap Hurdle - Class 2 - 3 miles 1 furlong - 10 Run - Good to Soft A competitive race on Good to Soft going with some rain about. Bass Rock is the favourite, a Co...
Read More →Newcastle 1.10
09 Dec 2021
NORTHERN - Newcastle 1.10 - Conditional Jockey Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 4 and 1/2 furlongs - 17 Run - Good to Soft A competitive race and with enhanced place odds one I want to attack....
Read More →Hexham Wednesday 8th December
08 Dec 2021
NORTHERN - Hexham 12.20 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 4 - 2 miles 4 furlongs - 15 run - Heavy The more that I looked at this race, one horse at a very nice price stood out, we'll come on to him. ...
Read More →Kelso Sunday 5th December
05 Dec 2021
NORTHERN - Kelso 1.03 - Borders National - Handicap Chase - 4 miles and 1/2 furlong - 13 run - Good to Soft (rain about) A similar tale here really with a very strongly backed favourite from Elli...
Read More →Ayr - Monday 29th November
29 Nov 2021
Northern - AYR 1.05 13 Rapid Raider @ 6/1 / 3 Arctic Mann @ 9/2 (please read notes re suggested staking options with 6 Ardera Cross @ 4/1) Northern - Ayr 2.10 1 Mayo Star @ 10...
Read More →Doncaster 2.15
26 Nov 2021
NORTHERN - Doncaster 2.15 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 3 and 1/2 furlongs - 14 run - Good to Soft (showers) An interesting little race with some unexposed possible improvers. ...
Read More →Kempton Park 6.45
24 Nov 2021
Kempton 6.45 - Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile - 14 run - Standard > Slow A competitive race and a couple at the top of the market will be big dangers but just passed over at the prices and with a...
Read More →Newcastle NH 1.07
18 Nov 2021
Newcastle 1.07 - Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 2 miles 7 + 1/2 furlongs - 12 run - Going Good A decent Handicap Hurdle and we see the return of PERMISSION GRANTED who was a nice winner for me back ...
Read More →Doncaster 2.40
06 Nov 2021
Doncaster 2.40 - Virgin Bet November Handicap - Class 2 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - Soft - 23 run A big field in the mud and some fancied progressive types but I think that proven stamina, some form in...
Read More →Newcastle 5.30
05 Nov 2021
Newcastle in the 5.30 a Class 4 race over 6 furlongs with a maximum field of 14 our AW / Northern expert is sweet on the chances of GOLDEN APOLLO. A horse more associated with Class 2 on Tur...
Read More →Kempton 6.15
03 Nov 2021
Kempton 6.15 - Handicap - Class 6 - 7 furlongs - Standard to Slow - 14 run I think this race will be dominated by the top end of the market with Diamonds At Dusk the one to beat and a win saver t...
Read More →Catterick - Tuesday 26th October
26 Oct 2021
Catterick 2.05 - Handicap - Class 6 - 5 furlongs - 15 run - soft. In a market dominated by Captain Corcoran and Val De Travers, both of whom have good chances but at shortish prices, as does the ...
Read More →Monday 25th October
25 Oct 2021
REDCAR 3.15 - Class 5 - Selling Stakes - - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 13 run It's very important to note that the terms of this race are not a Handicap and that leaves a pretty hot favourite from the Bo...
Read More →Pontefract Monday 18th October
18 Oct 2021
NORTHERN - Pontefract 3.30 Handicap - Class 4 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - Soft - Showers - 11 run SUDONA obliged for me last time and in a race where not many are well handicapped and a few may be...
Read More →Haydock 2.20
15 Oct 2021
HAYDOCK 2.20 - Handicap - Class 3 - 6 Furlongs - Soft - 17 run A few in here have obvious chances and there is the sub-plot of the Buick/Murphy Jockey title race that looks a genuine hum-dinger.&...
Read More →York - Saturday 9th October
09 Oct 2021
NORTHERN - York 3.15 - Sprint Trophy Handicap - 6 furlongs - Soft - 22 run Another competitive Handicap and the same logic as yesterday, Course form, Going form, Autumn form and a look at th...
Read More →York - Friday 8th October
08 Oct 2021
NORTHERN/ AW-: York 3.15 Handicap - Class 2 - 1 mile - 20 run - Soft A competitive race but I think at this stage of the season with mainly tired horses it's best to look as always at ...
Read More →Pontefract 3.44
04 Oct 2021
NORTHERN - Pontefract 3.44 Handicap - Class 5 - 6 Furlongs - 17 run - Soft It's officially soft Going and although not much more rain during the day is likely to favour soft ground types and the ...
Read More →Catterick 2.40
29 Sep 2021
Too many to consider in the 2 Divisions later on so I'll have a small wager on the 2 miler. SUMMER POWER for Tim Easterby and Tony Hamilton is ready for this trip despite still only being a 3 yea...
Read More →Ayr 1.35
28 Sep 2021
Ayr 1.35 - Handicap - Class 4 - 6 furlongs - Soft A competitive race and BLIND BEGGAR is clearly the one they all have to beat dropped in Class. If you want a win saver feel free to have one but ...
Read More →York 2.40
24 Sep 2021
York 2.40 Handicap Class 3 - 7 furlongs - Good to Firm - 12 run A few of these look poorly handicapped now and possibly some are over the top after a busy spell especially on Good to Firm Going.&...
Read More →Monday 20th September
20 Sep 2021
Hamilton 3.22 Veterans Handicap - Class 4 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 12 run - Soft / Heavy A tight little race but not too many with proven stamina or proven form in soft going. Watersmeet caught...
Read More →Ayr - Saturday 18th September
18 Sep 2021
Our Northern Expert will focus on both the SILVER and GOLD CUPS. 2.30 SILVER CUP - Class 2 - 6 Furlongs It remains to be seen what impact the rain has on the Draw bias as yesterday was signi...
Read More →Ayr - Friday 17th September
17 Sep 2021
Ayr 3.20 Bronze Cup - Class 2 - 6 furlongs - 24 run - Good to Firm - (Showers) There is a bit of rain forecast but mostly after this race so we'll base assessment on Good / Good to Firm Goi...
Read More →Thursday 16th September
16 Sep 2021
Pontefract 4.00 - Handicap - Class 5 - 2 miles 1 Furlong - 15 run - Good to Firm This is the 5th Leg of the popular Stayers series and attracts a field of 15 on Good to Firm with some Showe...
Read More →Wednesday 15th September
15 Sep 2021
Our Norther Expert has identified a few if you want a small punt today but NO tips/trackers. In the 3.10 value and a perfect draw may see a place run at least from the veteran TERENTUM STAR&...
Read More →Thirsk 2.00
13 Sep 2021
Thirsk 2.00 Class 6 Handicap - 19 run - Good to Firm (cloudy possibly a few spits of rain) This is Class 6 so anything can happen but the top 3 in the market Manumission / NAUGHTY ANNA and R...
Read More →Haydock 4.35
12 Sep 2021
In the 4.35 our northern Expert points to the Tim Easterby trained MANIGORDO who he thinks may benefit from slight easing in Ground conditions and whose run in the big Ripon Sprint , where it was firs...
Read More →Doncaster 1.45 Portland Handicap
11 Sep 2021
Doncaster 1.45 Portland Handicap - 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 22 run - Going Good. Some old favourites in here and plenty with chances. If there is a dark horse who could be still progressive and ...
Read More →Friday 10th September
10 Sep 2021
3.15 MALLARD Handicap - Class 2 - 1 mile 6 and 1/2 furlongs - 13 run - Good to Firm (possible some rain in afternoon) The amount of rain that falls and when may have an impact here, at the m...
Read More →Doncaster - Wednesday 8th September
08 Sep 2021
NORTHERN-: I'll start with the Fillies Handicap in the 3.25 where I have a good word from a trusted friend that Sir michael Stoutes POTAPOVA has really come in to herself in the past few weeks an...
Read More →York 4.20
05 Sep 2021
In the 4.20 race our Northern Expert is keenest on GOLD ARCH who is a relatively fresh horse after just 3 runs this season so far, a runner up at the trip for previous Trainer when last running this t...
Read More →Saturday 4th September
04 Sep 2021
Haydock 2.55 - Old Brough Handicap - Class 2 - 1 mile 6 furlongs - 12 run - Good to Firm One of those races where it's hard to be very confident about anything and also hard to rule anythin...
Read More →Beverley 4.15
29 Aug 2021
Beverley 4.15 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - Good to Firm - 12 run A very competitive race where the market leaders Iron Sheriff and Kingson both have undeniable claims but not a race...
Read More →Saturday 28th August (Beverley + Redcar)
28 Aug 2021
Northern Expert -: Beverley 5.30 Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 16 run A competitive race to close the Card and one where jockeyship will play a part with a fair mix of more experi...
Read More →Thirsk 2.40
27 Aug 2021
Thirsk 2.40 - Class 3 - Handicap - 15 run - 6 Furlongs - Going Good A competitive and decent grade race for the Track. The Sprint Course here used to have a massive Draw bias favouring High numbe...
Read More →Catterick 4.35
25 Aug 2021
CATTERICK 4.35 Handicap - Class 5 - 7 Furlongs - - 12 run Going - Good The top of the market looks likely to dominate and it would be good to see MEDECINE JACK who almost won for us last time get...
Read More →Ripon 5.55
23 Aug 2021
In the 5.55 DAPPER MAN is a Course and Distance winner who wins when the opportunity arises and who has already got 2 race wins this season. The handicapper knows exactly where he is with this ho...
Read More →York - Friday 20th August
20 Aug 2021
1.50 SkyBet Handicap - 1 mile 4 furlongs - Class 2 - Going Good A big and competitive field and I had actually selected a pair but Cormier is a non runner. On its own merits I really like th...
Read More →York 3.00
19 Aug 2021
York 3.00 Clipper Handicap - Class 2 - 7 furlongs and 192 yards (1 MILE) - 20 run - Going Good A trio at the head of the market all have enough questions to answer at their respective prices to m...
Read More →York - Wednesday 18th August
18 Aug 2021
YORK 1.50 - Handicap - Class 2 - 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 22 run - Good A competitive and tough race as always but in the final analysis a threesome against the field stood out for me. You never...
Read More →Catterick 2.20
16 Aug 2021
Catterick 2.20 - 6 furlongs (5 furlongs 200 yards officially) - Good to Firm - 11 run. A poor race and whilst some at the top of the market have clear form chances in the Grade none are particula...
Read More →Thirsk 8.23
13 Aug 2021
Thirsk 8.23 - Handicap - Class 6 - 1 mile 4 furlongs - 16 run - Going Good I can't say I'm keen on many here and the top of the market looks uninspiring. I dallied for a long time over O'Rei...
Read More →Beverley 3.25
11 Aug 2021
NORTHERN - Beverley 3.25 Claiming Race - Class 6 - 7 and 1/2 furlongs - 12 run Good This is not strictly a handicap, weights apportioned on set criteria of form, age, sex and a few ot...
Read More →Nottingham 4.45
10 Aug 2021
Nottingham 4.45 Handicap - 6 Furlongs - Good to Soft 16 run. The Draw here can be perplexing and does tend to favour very low or very high (a bit like Ripon) and my 3 fancies were all drawn ...
Read More →Catterick 2.10
03 Aug 2021
Catterick 2.10 Handicap - Class 6 - 6 Furlongs - Going - Good - 12 run We selected SFUMATO last time and it duly won on its favourite Good to Firm Going. It's genuinely Good ground here toda...
Read More →Goodwood 1.50
27 Jul 2021
Goodwood 1.50 Chesterfield Cup - Class 2 - 1 mile 2 Furlongs - Soft - 20 run This has become something of a benefit race and indeed a benefit Meeting for the Mark Johnston team and it's not ...
Read More →Catterick 1.50
21 Jul 2021
Catterick 1.50 Handicap - 6 Furlongs - Good to Firm - 11 run On Firmish Going here a low Rail Draw can be a big advantage. If you break on terms and grab a rail you dictate the pace round th...
Read More →Beverley 3.45
13 Jul 2021
Beverley 3.45 - Handicap - Class 5 - 7 furlongs 96 yards (7 and 1/2 furlongs) - Good to Soft (few showers but mostly dry) A competitive heat and although a low draw bias is considered best here, ...
Read More →York 4.25
09 Jul 2021
York 4.25 Handicap - Class 4 - 1 mile - Good to Soft - 20 run A sub-plot here is always the annual "best Trainer" award so always worth looking at the Yorkshire based entries for valuable pr...
Read More →Doncaster 4.00
08 Jul 2021
Doncaster 4.00 - Handicap Class 6 - 2 miles 1/2 furlong - 13 run - Heavy It's very much a process of elimination in a race like this, stamina, form in the Going, handicap mark and often a c...
Read More →Beverley 6.23
02 Jul 2021
Beverley 6.23 - Handicap - Class 6 - 7 and 1/2 Furlongs - 14 run - Good to Firm A tricky looking race and I don't automatically subscribe to the view that you have to be drawn low here as that's ...
Read More →Newbury 8.25
01 Jul 2021
Newbury 8.25 Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile 2 furlongs - 15 run - Good to Soft One who makes the trip South here is the David O'Meara trained French import SAGAUTEUR. Like most French horses it has ...
Read More →Thirsk 3.20
30 Jun 2021
Thirsk 3.20 Class 5 - Handicap - 7 furlongs - 16 run - Good to Firm A competitive Class 5 race over 7 furlongs here that takes a bit of getting and with the left hand bend whose cambers can catch...
Read More →Pontefract 2.25
28 Jun 2021
Pontefract 2.25 Class 5 Handicap - 6 furlongs - Going Good.. It's a tough 6 furlongs here up the hill and a lowish draw on Good or Good to Firm is usually preferable. No real rain so we'll look i...
Read More →Newcastle 3.30
26 Jun 2021
Newcastle 3.30 Northumberland Plate - Class 2 - 2 miles 1/2 furlong - 20 run AW - Tapeta The feature Flat race at Newcastle since time began and a competitive 20 runner field assemble. ...
Read More →Carlisle 4.50
14 Jun 2021
CARLISLE 4.50 Fillies Handicap Flat - Class 5 - 3 year Olds - 12 run - 7 Furlongs A competitive little race where the likely favourite is Billies Girl who has blazed a trail a couple of time...
Read More →York 2.20
11 Jun 2021
York 2.20 Class 4 - 1 mile 2 1/2 furlongs - Good to Firm - 13 run I was immediately drawn to SUCCELLUS here who has been in my Tracker for this Course since a 3rd place in a Course and Distance R...
Read More →Wetherby - Tuesday 8th June
08 Jun 2021
AW.NORTH - WETHERBY 6.30 Handicap - Class 5 - 1 mile - 14 run - Good to Firm A few in here with chances including Six Strings and ARRANMORE who met in their last race when Six Strings won by...
Read More →Carlisle - Monday 17th May
17 May 2021
CARLISLE 2.45 - Class 4 Handicap - 7 furlongs 173 yards ( 1 mile to you and me) - 15 Run - Good to Soft (rain) At the head of the market at a very short price is Jump the Gun who should be winnin...
Read More →York 3.40
14 May 2021
York 3.40 Handicap - 7 Furlongs - 19 run - Good A competitive race and many in with solid chances. The Draw should never be an excuse here, they start 7 furlong races in a chute and there can be ...
Read More →Thirsk 5.00
26 Apr 2021
Thirsk 5.00 1 mile 4 furlongs - Class 6 - Good to Firm - 16 run. A couple of old timers in here who have decent Course and Distance and Distance winning form who could run big races and nice...
Read More →Salisbury 5.30
25 Apr 2021
Salisbury 5.30 Class 6 - 1 mile 6 furlongs - 14 Run - Good to Firm - Flag Start They start here in front of the Stands, run the wrong way down the straight and then veer left in to a chute, an up...
Read More →Ripon 3.25
15 Apr 2021
Ripon 3.25 Class 4 - Handicap - 6 furlongs - 14 run - Going Good It remains to be seen whether this field will split, near (low) and far (high rail) or whether they'll go one side or the other or...
Read More →Windsor 3.10
12 Apr 2021
AW - Windsor 3.10 Class 5 Handicap - Good to Firm - 13 run I don't perceive any particular Draw bias on this Course on Good to Firm, they can all go one way or the other here if someone believes ...
Read More →Newcastle 2.00
10 Feb 2021
AW - Newcastle 2.00 Class 6 Stakes - 1 mile 2 furlongs 42 yards - 13 Run - Standard to Slow A race in which every horse carries 9 stones exactly and if you look at the Racing Post Ratings a dispa...
Read More →Hamilton 7.40
19 Jul 2019
The Scottish Stewards Cup over 6 furlongs has a field of 14 runners (declared) and is the most competitive and best quality race of the day. The Going is "Good" but plenty of light rain forecast from ...
Read More →Ripon 5.20
15 Jul 2019
A Class 6 race over a mile and a half and likely market leaders Myklachi and Dew Pond will be very tough to beat but there may be some each way value in the Ruth Carr trained POINT OF HONOUR ...
Read More →York 3.45
12 Jul 2019
YORK 3.45 - a Class 4 race over 10 and 1/2 furlongs and last 4 runnings have been won by progressive 3 year olds. Ironclad is the sole 3 year old contender today, backed in to 3/1 favourite but I...
Read More →Carlisle 5.20
11 Jul 2019
Carlisle 5.20 SEARANGER - (this one may be taken out if ground too firm but upside is you always know if horse has a chance as they only run of Good Going) - there is rain about and if running lo...
Read More →Yorkshire Expert - Wednesday 3rd July
03 Jul 2019
Musselburgh 3.00 A marathon Flat trip of 2 miles round this tight track and usually suits those that run prominently. ST ANDREWS has shown good form on similar tracks in the past, is on...
Read More →Pontefract 2.00
01 Jul 2019
Pontefract 2.00 MR ORANGE - looks to be running well enough and in to form, Stall 8 gives tactical options and the extreme bias here seems to be reducing (very high or very low depending on Going...
Read More →York 2.45
29 Jun 2019
York 2.45 GEORGE BOWEN / INTISAAB / SOLDIERS MINUTE - all 1 point e/wA typically competitive York Sprint over 6 Furlongs Class 2 with 20 runners, Going is Good to Firm, they rarely allow it to get Fir...
Read More →Carlisle - Wednesday 26th June
26 Jun 2019
YORKSHIRE Expert CARLISLE 3.30 -: The Carlisle bell at 3.30 (Class 4 over 1 Mile) is always a very competitive race. Big field and some Trainers have multiple entries and one such is Tim Easterby...
Read More →Beverley 2.30
25 Jun 2019
Beverley 2.30 - Class 5 Handicap over 7 1/2 Furlongs and Going is Good to Firm with some showers forecast. No excuse about the Going then and I narrowed down to 3 runners who look well handicappe...
Read More →Tuesday 11th June - NO TIPS
11 Jun 2019
Having waited and looked at 2 planned races at Thirsk (7.20pm) and Carlisle (9.00pm) we have decided NO TIPS at all todayBack tomorrow morning.
Read More →Pontefract 6.35
10 Jun 2019
Pontefract 6.35 - The marathon series here (2 miles and 1 furlong) has become keenly contested and competitive. MIchaels Mount and Valkenburg have obvious chances but in both cases rain wou...
Read More →Beverley 3.45
08 Jun 2019
Beverley 3.25 - Class 5 Handicap with a trip just over 1 mile and low draw as usual here do have an advantage unless they miss the break. Of the field of 17 on Good ground that could turn s...
Read More →Haydock 4.10
06 Jun 2019
HAYDOCK 4.10 SHEEPSCAR LAD - I tipped this in a race 2 weeks ago when the other tip DAPPER MAN won for us and that masked a decent run by today's selection on ground that in hindsight was too fir...
Read More →Ripon 8.00
05 Jun 2019
RIPON 8.00 - A 6 Furlong Sprint over 6 furlongs, mixed reports on weather, it's currently Good to Firm, likely to be some rain but not a deluge so we will treat as Good ground and rule out only the ho...
Read More →Thirsk 3.15
03 Jun 2019
A 6 Furlong Class 6 Handicap The Going is Good to Firm, we may see a Going change at many venues this week and it will pay to keep a close eye on local weather but Good to Firm looks likely...
Read More →Beverley 2.10
29 May 2019
A 5 furlong Class 6 with 17 runners and I whittled what I think are the "also-rans" out and got down to a short list of about 6. Of those I will Track ARNOLD a twice CD winner off marks of 59 and 61 w...
Read More →Redcar 3.50
28 May 2019
Redcar 3.50 A 15 runner handicap over a mile and I narrowed my fancies here down to 4 of the 15 horses. I think COVILGLIA will possibly need a bit more slack from the handicapper but is getting w...
Read More →Pontefract 8.00
24 May 2019
Pontefract 8.00 A Class 4 Sprint over 5 furlongs and the favourite looks very solid. However provided it is not too inconvenienced by Stall 9 (and recent meetings have see less of a low draw bias...
Read More →Carlisle 2.45
20 May 2019
Carlisle 2.45 - a Class 5 race over 6 furlongs on Good to Firm Going and no sign of any real rain. There is a view that a low draw is best here but if you look back a number of Course specialists...
Read More →York 5.05
16 May 2019
The final race at 5.05 is over an extended 2 miles, some you have to take on trust to get the trip but 3 stand out for me. NORTHWEST FRONTIERfor Richard Fahey has good Course and Distance fo...
Read More →York 2.25
15 May 2019
York 2.25 a Class 1 Sprint over 6 Furlongs and Draw and Course form are vital here. On extremes of Going, especially soft and heavy it can pay to be on the flanks drawn high or low but more often...
Read More →Beverley Tuesday 14th May
14 May 2019
BEVERLEY 3.20 A Class 5 Sprint over 5 Furlongs and one I really fancied (CRYSTAL DEAUVILLE) is now a non runner, that has caused a re-think but not over the tip you may think an "afterthought". A...
Read More →Chester 3.00
10 May 2019
Chester 3.00 - Tim Easterby usually takes a while to get in to swing and a lot need a run and AASHEQ looks well primed here after a couple of runs. It has good Class 2 form, best on sof...
Read More →Wetherby 3.55
07 May 2019
Wetherby 3.55 - A win saver on SHAWAMEKH who made a pleasing return recently, and whose runner up effort was franked on Saturday looks a sensible starting point here. The value though may lie in the T...
Read More →Thirsk 4.15
04 May 2019
YORKSHIRE / AW - Thirsk 4.15 - The Thirsk Hunt Cup is a sought after and competitive 1 mile handicap and can often be decided by the draw. The long straight and sharp turns can cause all sorts of...
Read More →Musselburgh 2.25
03 May 2019
Musselburgh 2.25 - A Class 4 5 furlong sprint and high draw is usually a big help here. OUR PLACE IN LOULE and Burmese Blazer both ran in a race here at last meeting that looks a solid ...
Read More →Thirsk 7.40
29 Apr 2019
Thirsk 7.40 -: assessment - A field of 17 go to Post, Good ground and a bit of rain about which will boost the chances of last years winner ZIG ZAG; will retain some fitness from NH campaign, won...
Read More →Ripon 2.55
27 Apr 2019
RIPON 2.55 - The Pipers Note Handicap over 6 furlongs and the wonderful PIPERS NOTE gets a chance to win a race named after him. Very encouraging run last time and has an excellent chance o...
Read More →Ripon 4.00
18 Apr 2019
Ripon 4.00 MUTAMED - as we saw yesterday Ruth Carr has her horses going well a bit sooner than the usual and this one has similar profile to Be Perfect, a Course and Distance winner, won the corr...
Read More →Beverley 5.10
17 Apr 2019
Beverley 5.10 - First meeting of the season at Beverley and a lot of 2-3 year old races but one who jumped off the page in the 5.10 was BE PERFECT. Now 10 years old and form has re...
Read More →Kempton 8.30
28 Feb 2019
Kempton 8.30 RIVER DART - Tony Carroll runner ran well last night, he has a lorry load down at Kempton tonight and may be best to take early price on this one in the closing race as his runners a...
Read More →Kempton 7.00
27 Feb 2019
Kempton 7.00 POETIC FORCE - needed recent return and had similar profile in 2018, needed first run back then but then runner up here over CD and then 7 furlongs off marks of 82 and 84. Just beate...
Read More →LIngfield 2.00
15 Feb 2019
Lingfield 2.00 BIRD FOR LIFE catches the eye as an excellent each way price with Trainer Mark Usher in decent form. The young lass who rides had a nice winner for the stable with Misu Pete recent...
Read More →Newcastle 5.45
05 Feb 2019
Newcastle in the 5.45 where LANDING NIGHT a Course and Distance winner runs off a very nice mark and look to be one of those typical "due a win" AW types for a Yard who are always worth following.&nbs...
Read More →Thursday 24th January
24 Jan 2019
There are a pair I fancy tonight at Chelmsford both for in-form Trainers and at nicer odds than you might imagine. In the 5.55 I am intrigued that Stuart Williams drops the head-strong SWIFT APP...
Read More →Lingfield 1.30
23 Jan 2019
A moderate 7 Furlong Race at Lingfield and I like a pair with some collateral form. HIC BIBI likes to run from the front, can ping the start and take an early pull in to a lead from stall 7. Has enoug...
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