Richard’s articles

'Simply unacceptable' - why Christophe Soumillon can have no arguments with his eight-day ban

Royal Ascot

An eyecatcher for the Northumberland Plate and a juvenile who could go right to the top - five things we learned over the weekend

What We Learned

Christmas Day confounds the doubters and is stewarding 'the impossible job'? What we learned on Derby weekend at Epsom

What We Learned

5.15 York: do the King and Queen have a future star? Wood Ditton winner gets chance to show stunning debut was no fluke

York Dante festival

Classic contenders, Royal Ascot juveniles and handicappers abound - eight key races from last week which could produce big-race winners

What We Learned

Saratoga worthy of high praise despite rivals’ no-shows - plus Royal Ascot clues and a team licking their lips thanks to Bow Echo

What We Learned

Why AP McCoy was in the wrong at Sandown, plus a couple of Royal Ascot handicap prospects - seven major lessons from the weekend

What We Learned

A Guineas rallying cry and no hesitation about this early Arc choice - seven things our analysts learned from last week's action

What We Learned

Stayers' Hurdle: star ratings and analysis for the big race on day three of the Cheltenham Festival

Cheltenham Festival

Four interesting Cheltenham Festival handicap entries including a new recruit for Dan Skelton who is 40-1 for County Hurdle

Cheltenham Festival