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In these tough times for punters it's never been more important we stick together - and this is how we do it

In these tough times for punters it's never been more important we stick together - and this is how we do it

Like Josh Lyman in The West Wing, we're all compelled to go on an early-season mission in search of 'the one' - so here's mine

Like Josh Lyman in The West Wing, we're all compelled to go on an early-season mission in search of 'the one' - so here's mine

The Coronation Cup could upstage the Derby - and this hugely exciting horse is the reason why

The Coronation Cup could upstage the Derby - and this hugely exciting horse is the reason why

Damysus a flagbearer in Lockinge as Wathnan do things differently to the other big teams

Damysus a flagbearer in Lockinge as Wathnan do things differently to the other big teams

33 runners per meeting? Summer jumping has hit rock bottom and British racing can't just accept this as the norm

33 runners per meeting? Summer jumping has hit rock bottom and British racing can't just accept this as the norm

Richard Forristal

Driven round the bend by straight-track handicaps? These are the jockeys to follow if you want to make sense of them

Driven round the bend by straight-track handicaps? These are the jockeys to follow if you want to make sense of them

No slip ups this time as Certain Escape eludes rivals to end northern season on a high

No slip ups this time as Certain Escape eludes rivals to end northern season on a high

'His price shouldn't be this big' - Paul Kealy's three Newbury selections for Saturday include an each-way Lockinge fancy

'His price shouldn't be this big' - Paul Kealy's three Newbury selections for Saturday include an each-way Lockinge fancy

Why I disagree with Johnny Dineen over the draw being key in the Guineas - plus Ryan Moore's reaction suggests Chester winner is a star

Why I disagree with Johnny Dineen over the draw being key in the Guineas - plus Ryan Moore's reaction suggests Chester winner is a star

How being on track can give punters a proper edge - and might have helped me spot a Royal Ascot dark horse

How being on track can give punters a proper edge - and might have helped me spot a Royal Ascot dark horse

Chaos, compromise or change? Ascot has gone rogue once more - now racing faces its reckoning

Chaos, compromise or change? Ascot has gone rogue once more - now racing faces its reckoning

Second guessing Coolmore is a mug’s game for punters - but surely this brilliant trial winner will be given his chance at Epsom

Second guessing Coolmore is a mug’s game for punters - but surely this brilliant trial winner will be given his chance at Epsom

The Classic trials are producing some serious talent - just when Epsom needs it more than ever

The Classic trials are producing some serious talent - just when Epsom needs it more than ever

Is racing doing enough to support jockeys' mental health? The reality is it could hardly be doing more

Is racing doing enough to support jockeys' mental health? The reality is it could hardly be doing more

Lee Mottershead

The Derby is next for Benvenuto Cellini - but I've never been more certain he is your 2026 Breeders' Cup Turf winner

The Derby is next for Benvenuto Cellini - but I've never been more certain he is your 2026 Breeders' Cup Turf winner

Lingfield should be better than it was for its biggest day - but Britain does at least now have a Derby horse

Lingfield should be better than it was for its biggest day - but Britain does at least now have a Derby horse

My uneasy wait for one of racing's last great originals - Jim Bolger truly is one of a kind

My uneasy wait for one of racing's last great originals - Jim Bolger truly is one of a kind

Let's hear it for bumpers - still a rich source of clues (and profit to the shrewd punter)

Let's hear it for bumpers - still a rich source of clues (and profit to the shrewd punter)

The crowds are still coming - just in racing's own peculiar way

The crowds are still coming - just in racing's own peculiar way

Richard Forristal

A question of trust: should the Gambling Commission be allowed to mark its own homework on affordability checks?

A question of trust: should the Gambling Commission be allowed to mark its own homework on affordability checks?

Cherie DeVaux's Kentucky Derby triumph is a moment to savour - but also a reminder of how far we still have to go

Cherie DeVaux's Kentucky Derby triumph is a moment to savour - but also a reminder of how far we still have to go

Catherine Macrae

'She has been given a kind enough mark and this could tee her up for a Royal Ascot handicap' - Paul Kealy's five early Saturday tips

'She has been given a kind enough mark and this could tee her up for a Royal Ascot handicap' - Paul Kealy's five early Saturday tips

Emotions help create great sporting moments - and that's why Billy Loughnane's 2,000 Guineas win was a breath of fresh air

Emotions help create great sporting moments - and that's why Billy Loughnane's 2,000 Guineas win was a breath of fresh air

Pedigrees is one of the three key Ps required to work out many top races - and both Guineas pointed to a pre-eminent sire

Pedigrees is one of the three key Ps required to work out many top races - and both Guineas pointed to a pre-eminent sire

In these tough times for punters it's never been more important we stick together - and this is how we do it

In these tough times for punters it's never been more important we stick together - and this is how we do it

Like Josh Lyman in The West Wing, we're all compelled to go on an early-season mission in search of 'the one' - so here's mine

Like Josh Lyman in The West Wing, we're all compelled to go on an early-season mission in search of 'the one' - so here's mine

The Coronation Cup could upstage the Derby - and this hugely exciting horse is the reason why

Damysus a flagbearer in Lockinge as Wathnan do things differently to the other big teams

The Coronation Cup could upstage the Derby - and this hugely exciting horse is the reason why

Damysus a flagbearer in Lockinge as Wathnan do things differently to the other big teams

33 runners per meeting? Summer jumping has hit rock bottom and British racing can't just accept this as the norm

33 runners per meeting? Summer jumping has hit rock bottom and British racing can't just accept this as the norm

Richard Forristal

Driven round the bend by straight-track handicaps? These are the jockeys to follow if you want to make sense of them

Driven round the bend by straight-track handicaps? These are the jockeys to follow if you want to make sense of them

No slip ups this time as Certain Escape eludes rivals to end northern season on a high

No slip ups this time as Certain Escape eludes rivals to end northern season on a high

'His price shouldn't be this big' - Paul Kealy's three Newbury selections for Saturday include an each-way Lockinge fancy

'His price shouldn't be this big' - Paul Kealy's three Newbury selections for Saturday include an each-way Lockinge fancy

Why I disagree with Johnny Dineen over the draw being key in the Guineas - plus Ryan Moore's reaction suggests Chester winner is a star

Why I disagree with Johnny Dineen over the draw being key in the Guineas - plus Ryan Moore's reaction suggests Chester winner is a star

How being on track can give punters a proper edge - and might have helped me spot a Royal Ascot dark horse

How being on track can give punters a proper edge - and might have helped me spot a Royal Ascot dark horse

Chaos, compromise or change? Ascot has gone rogue once more - now racing faces its reckoning

Chaos, compromise or change? Ascot has gone rogue once more - now racing faces its reckoning

Second guessing Coolmore is a mug’s game for punters - but surely this brilliant trial winner will be given his chance at Epsom

Second guessing Coolmore is a mug’s game for punters - but surely this brilliant trial winner will be given his chance at Epsom

The Classic trials are producing some serious talent - just when Epsom needs it more than ever

The Classic trials are producing some serious talent - just when Epsom needs it more than ever

Is racing doing enough to support jockeys' mental health? The reality is it could hardly be doing more

Is racing doing enough to support jockeys' mental health? The reality is it could hardly be doing more

Lee Mottershead

The Derby is next for Benvenuto Cellini - but I've never been more certain he is your 2026 Breeders' Cup Turf winner

The Derby is next for Benvenuto Cellini - but I've never been more certain he is your 2026 Breeders' Cup Turf winner

Lingfield should be better than it was for its biggest day - but Britain does at least now have a Derby horse

Lingfield should be better than it was for its biggest day - but Britain does at least now have a Derby horse

My uneasy wait for one of racing's last great originals - Jim Bolger truly is one of a kind

My uneasy wait for one of racing's last great originals - Jim Bolger truly is one of a kind

Let's hear it for bumpers - still a rich source of clues (and profit to the shrewd punter)

Let's hear it for bumpers - still a rich source of clues (and profit to the shrewd punter)

The crowds are still coming - just in racing's own peculiar way

The crowds are still coming - just in racing's own peculiar way

Richard Forristal

A question of trust: should the Gambling Commission be allowed to mark its own homework on affordability checks?

A question of trust: should the Gambling Commission be allowed to mark its own homework on affordability checks?

Cherie DeVaux's Kentucky Derby triumph is a moment to savour - but also a reminder of how far we still have to go

Cherie DeVaux's Kentucky Derby triumph is a moment to savour - but also a reminder of how far we still have to go

Catherine Macrae

'She has been given a kind enough mark and this could tee her up for a Royal Ascot handicap' - Paul Kealy's five early Saturday tips

'She has been given a kind enough mark and this could tee her up for a Royal Ascot handicap' - Paul Kealy's five early Saturday tips

Emotions help create great sporting moments - and that's why Billy Loughnane's 2,000 Guineas win was a breath of fresh air

Emotions help create great sporting moments - and that's why Billy Loughnane's 2,000 Guineas win was a breath of fresh air

Pedigrees is one of the three key Ps required to work out many top races - and both Guineas pointed to a pre-eminent sire

Pedigrees is one of the three key Ps required to work out many top races - and both Guineas pointed to a pre-eminent sire

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