The 4.00 at Newcastle today is a Class 4 handicap hurdle over just a bit more than two miles. With nine runners and a very weak pace on paper, it’s got the look of one of those races that could turn messy if nobody fancies going on. Slowly-run races like this often favour horses who…

Handicap chases at Leopardstown often throw up some interesting puzzles, and today’s John Thomas McNamara Series Handicap Chase at 3.50 is no different. We’ve got 12 runners lined up over 2m5½f on yielding ground, and while it may not be the most glamorous contest of the day, there are a few angles worth noting. The…

It’s Monday night at Wolverhampton, and while it’s hardly glamorous stuff, the 8.00 offers a decent little Class 6 sprint over six furlongs. Nine runners, a strong pace expected, and plenty of familiar names for regular all-weather watchers. The early favourite is Collusion, who looked good winning over this course and distance at the end…

Horaces Pearl might not make much fuss of it himself, but this leggy seven-year-old is quietly putting together a flawless record that’s hard to ignore. Under the watchful eye of Fergal O’Brien, he’s now five from five in his career, and the way he’s going, you wouldn’t bet against him making it six. This time…

13:00 – Maiden Hurdle (2m4f, Even Pace) 13:35 – Mares Maiden Hurdle (2m4f, Strong Pace) 14:10 – Mares Handicap Hurdle (2m4f, Strong Pace) 14:45 – Handicap Hurdle (3m, Weak Pace) 15:15 – Beginners Chase (2m1f, Very Weak Pace) 15:50 – QR Handicap Chase (2m5f, Weak Pace) 16:20 – Mares Bumper (2m, Strong Pace) NB: TimeformRatings…