2011-06-06 10:44
There's a new kid in town...... Was it a vintage Derby? The head says no.Was it won by a class animal? The jury is out but the head is leaning towards yes.Here is my take on each run… Read More
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2011-06-03 11:41
Hala Bek? Remember him? The Epsom Derby - A race that always provides plenty of talking points; before, during and after the event.In the past couple of days we have already had the wi… Read More
2011-05-27 10:23
I'm back! Well I was never really too far away but it's always good to have a break (or so Mrs NTF tells me!).The NTF crew (myself, Mrs NTF and the 3 NTF greyhounds) took ourselves off for a… Read More
2011-05-07 09:15
The Roodee; not everyone's cup of tea but personally I'm fan of the track. For myself I would rather see a horse try and tackle the intricacies of Chester than say the wide open expanses of… Read More
2011-04-26 11:58
Perth Races have 14 varied and exciting fixtures to choose from in 2011, including both daytime and evening fixtures. Each date in our diary offers entertainment or live music, along wi… Read More
2011-04-23 07:45
Saturday 23rd April - Sandown - Bet365 Gold Cup Day - The end of the 2010/11 jumps season. Despair ye not though all you National Hunt fans because as like every year the next season begins… Read More
2011-04-18 18:08
First up - Thank you Ferdy Murphy! You set it up and we collected! Beggars Cap - 14/1 (18.58 BSP) - Ran within past 14 days - Wins at Ayr. A profitable little angle and one th… Read More
2011-04-14 19:06
Ayr's Scottish Grand National Meeting is always a richly contested affair with a plethora of raiders making the trip from south of the border.But who are the trainers we should be concentrat… Read More
2011-04-11 09:58
The end of season National Hunt festivals are coming at us thick and fast at the minute and no sooner had we put Cheltenham in the form book we now have to bid the Aintree Grand National mee… Read More
2011-04-04 09:06
Despite the fact I am still in full National Hunt racing mode I have managed to have a dabble in the Flat action that is now roaring onto our screens.Here are 3 horses from the weekend that… Read More
2011-04-01 11:38
Spring time is here and for some that signifies the winding down of the jumps and the beginning of the flat.However, there are still numerous betting opportunities to be had over the sticks… Read More
2011-03-20 22:51
The Cheltenham Festival 2011 has somehow been and gone and now sits firmly in the form books!It's safe to say it was not my finest 4 days of punting but you learn to roll with the punches in… Read More
2011-03-08 17:52
I'm a bit surprised Gordy had to pull out of the Charity race due to 'weight issue's'.......One of the angles that I look to utilise is trainers sending their chasers straight into handicaps… Read More
2011-02-25 23:51
Based in Herefordshire and with the accolade of being only the second female to train the winner of the Aintree Grand National, Venetia Williams remains one of those trainers that can be rel… Read More
2011-02-14 16:35
Responsible for numerous 'fans favourites' such as SWANSEA BAY, MR ED, BALLYCASSIDY, MCKELVEY, TAKE THE STAND, SNOOPY LOOPY & YES SIR, Pembrokes trainer PETER BOWEN is someone who can be… Read More
2011-02-07 18:37
He is the second most winning National Hunt jockey in history but he has never yet managed to capture the jockey's championship. How he must rue that man McCoy!Obviously I'm talking about th… Read More
2011-01-24 16:37
In what is looking an increasingly open Cheltenham Gold Cup could an improving handicapper called Midnight Chase with a clear fondness for the undulations of Prestbury Park steal the show?Hi… Read More
2011-01-18 19:17
Are the high street bookies dying a slow and painful death?Is online the only place to be?Do the betting shop characters still exist or are they a dying breed never to be replaced?Are bettin… Read More
2011-01-17 16:32
He wears pink wellies when he's riding out; for a jockey he has a singing voice to rival any X-factor winner (is that a compliment?!) and he also owns a little Jack Russell that wanders abou… Read More
2011-01-14 16:07
He is relatively tall for a jockey (5ft 11in), the minimum weight he has managed to slim down to in recent seasons is 10st 5lbs and he has recently acquired the unhealthy habit of picking up… Read More
2011-01-03 20:33
When Ruby Walsh took his now obligatory November/December injury break (no pun intended!) it was a case of 'Who the hell is going to fill his shoes on Paul Nicholls high profile rides?'. Wou… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Doors our now open for the 2011/12 NTF National Hunt Service!Join NOW before the doors close on Friday 21-10-11!More details can be found on the following link - ====>>>>Joi… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Hi everyoneJust a quick note to let you all know that I'm currently in the process of moving from blog to web-site! The Blog is likely to be quiet for a while as I'm designing the web-site m… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I'm firmly of the opinion that every handicapper has a ceiling to their abilities - they have a rating they can't (or at best struggle) to win above but can certainly win when on a mark belo… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Can he extent his unbeaten run?Five days of high octane racing with nearly 4 million in prize money and top hats as far as the eye can see......that can only mean one thing - ROYAL ASCOT!Thi… Read More
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