3.45 Catterick, Tuesday, October 31

Short Work was beaten, but far from disgraced, when stepped back up to 7 furlongs at York last time and should benefit from the return to what appears to be his optimum distance in the Racing UK.com Handicap (3.45) at Catterick on Tuesday. The Kyllachy gelding has held his form well since winning over 6 furlongs at Pontefract, winning two more handicaps over 6 furlongs, including one over…

5.25 Kempton, Monday, October 9

In the Matchbook Casino Novice Stakes (5.25) at Kempton on Monday, Sergio Leone was, unsurprisingly, no match for the long odds-on Take Me With You at Windsor five weeks ago, but nevertheless improved on his debut effort and looks a readymade winner-in-waiting. Although left behind by the winner in the closing stages at Windsor, the Acclamation colt drew 5 lengths clear of the rest and drops in class…

Sandown Racecourse

As one of the most popular racing tracks in the United Kingdom, the Sandown Park Racecourse is one that everyone should look to visit. Brimming with character and natural charm since it opened in 1875, this is a location of massive importance in the racing community. The reasons why, too, are obvious: this is a location of true importance to the region it’s based in, Surrey, as well…

Getting your bets in early: 5 Ante post Cheltenham selections

The temperature has dropped, the evenings are growing darker and the British countryside is being painted russet, saffron and scarlet. The shift from summer to autumn can mean only one thing: it is time to fully move from flat racing into the National Hunt season. The 2017/18 campaign promises to be another thrilling affair, full of drama, intrigue and excitement. Perusing the calendar of upcoming meetings draws one’s…

England v Slovakia – Monday 4th September

Following on from the flattering Malta vs England 0-4 result, in which they took an age to get out of the traps, England once again get a chance to impress on Monday in an important World Cup qualifier. A win for England will continue their reign at the top of the table, but a loss will result on Slovakia leading the group, which will be a blow for…