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At The Races’ All-Weather expert Simon Mapletoft spotlights the key performers on the sand over the weekend and pinpoints his best midweek bets. Good opportunity for Archaic Charlie Appleby’s lightly raced juvenile ARCHAIC can take advantage of what looks a workable mark when he makes his handicap debut in the... View Article
It’s a busy time for all of us juggling work and family life during the Festive season but I live next to the yard so I don’t find it difficult. We are very happy with how the preparations for the busy post-Christmas period have gone and we managed to get... View Article
Thistlecrack’s win in the Long Walk Hurdle last Saturday was very straightforward. He did everything I hoped he would do really. I have never won a Grade 1 so easily. He stamped his class on the race throughout and he felt as impressive as he looked. When I won on... View Article
“He’s an all-weather specialist and he goes particularly well at Wolverhampton too” I’m delighted to be joining Coral as a blogger over the next few months and I’ll be hoping to give you all some greater insight into the all-weather and the All-Weather Championships building up to Finals Day at... View Article
Chelsea win proved Mourinho had lost the dressing room You really do have to laugh at the way the Chelsea players seemed to lift themselves this weekend after the dismissal of Jose Mourinho. I wasn’t surprised though. It just goes to show the players were capable of a lot more... View Article
It was a terrible shame early this week that the yard lost Baradari. He was such a nice horse with a great character so he going to be missed. Any death, regardless of the horse, always hits the yard. Sadly these things do happen but they are never easy. I... View Article
Tom thinks Ascot will suit La Vaticane and that she is a worthy favourite
There was no leadership or organisation from Man Utd It was a huge win for Bournemouth on Saturday getting the better of Manchester United in the Premier League, but when I saw the teams before the game, I wasn’t actually surprised as it may have been Manchester United football club... View Article
At The Races’ All-Weather expert Simon Mapletoft spotlights the key performers on the sand over the weekend and pinpoints his best midweek bets. Festive looks a Classic contender Charlie Appleby told me back in the Autumn that FESTIVE FARE had the credentials to be a Coral Easter Classic contender and... View Article
Seeing Al Ferof win the way he did last Sunday was amazing. He jumped great, travelled well, and now it’s onwards and upwards to the King George. There are no negatives at all with him but the King George is going to be a really tough race. Al Ferof has... View Article