Weekly blog – December 14 – December 20

December 14 – Carlisle – Cristal D’Estruval – 69 Harry Derham’s inmate did not have to beat much in this novices’ hurdle but once again he posted the sort of speed figure to suggest he is not far off top class. Unlike his victory at...

Daily blog – December 22

DAILY RACING PREVIEW BY ANDY HOLDING MONDAY DECEMBER 22 12.50 HUNTINGDON PETTY CASH was the only one to offer any resistance to all-the-way winner, Ben Solo, on his seasonal bow at Chepstow a month ago and with that performance seen as an extremely solid platform from...

Daily blog – December 21

Two poor meetings today and, as a result, there are no selections. However, there are four meetings tomorrow, so we are likely to return with something on the final day before the Christmas break.

Daily blog – December 20

DAILY RACING PREVIEW BY ANDY HOLDING SATURDAY DECEMBER 20 2.05 HAYDOCK GRAND GESTE left the impression he should have gained his first victory over fences at Newcastle last time out and he rates a strong choice to make amends over a course that should play into his...

Daily blog – December 19

DAILY RACING PREVIEW BY ANDY HOLDING FRIDAY DECEMBER 19 2.25 ASCOT DANCE AND GLANCE was never nearer than at the finish in a race brimming with star quality here last time out and a run of a similar magnitude can see Anthony Honeyball’s gelding improve upon his...

Daily blog – December 18

DAILY RACING PREVIEW BY ANDY HOLDING THURSDAY DECEMBER 18 2.30 EXETER RANGATIRA JACK was never at the races on his seasonal bow at Wincanton a month ago, but the more docile nature of today’s contest is likely to see Linda Blackford’s chestnut more in his comfort zone...