Journalists

Matt Gardner

Handicapper

Matt Gardner is a handicapper on the Racing Post Ratings team, specialising in two-year-old and sprint races. He joined the Racing Post in 2021 after gaining more than a decade of experience in the horseracing industry.

Matt’s articles

Juvenile pecking order gets major shake-up with standout 1,000 Guineas contender and potential top sprinter emerging

Racing Post Ratings

Solario more about potential than form - but don't discount the winner from hitting new heights

Racing Post Ratings

New sprinting star or a flash in the pan? Time will tell whether Live In The Dream can repeat his Nunthorpe exploits

Racing Post Ratings

How does Bucanero Fuerte compare with past Phoenix Stakes winners and could he go further yet?

Racing Post Ratings

Hukum continues King George boom period with high-class performance in battle of strong stayers

The Last Word

July Cup ace Shaquille has the edge on all European sprinters - and sectionals show how special he is

Racing Post Ratings

Mostahdaf runs to eyecatching figure in Prince of Wales's while several three-year-olds thrive on the big stage

Racing Post Ratings

Ratings underline the requirements for two-year-old glory at Ascot - and it's good news for Elite Status backers

Betting Guides

Progressive sprinter is on the rise - but further progress will need to be rapid to win the Nunthorpe

Racing Post Ratings

Modern Games posts career-best in the Lockinge - and here's why he won't have to do much more to win the Queen Anne

Racing Post Ratings

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