Lee Sharp’s three horse racing tips at Kempton, Ludlow, and Sedgefield on Wednesday in the Punt Acca

The analysis provided discusses the performance of a horse in upcoming races. The text highlights the horse’s improved jumping ability and its potential to win, despite facing tougher competition. It also mentions the impressive performance of another horse in a previous race and predicts future success based on its potential and the relative strength of the current competition. Additionally, there […]

Stuart Andrew, Minister for Gambling: affordability debate at Westminster ‘an important opportunity’

The proposals for affordability checks made in the government’s gambling white paper in April could cost the sport £50 million a year. Andrew was speaking at a reception in parliament on Monday evening sponsored by his fellow Conservative MP Laurence Robertson, the joint-chair of the Racing and Bloodstock All-Party Parliamentary Group, and attended by MPs, peers, and racing administrators and […]

The recent concerning trend in the Grand National: ‘Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott can run them out of town’

Issues specific to the National have escalated tensions, particularly with a 15% reduction in field size this year. This has made the Grand National even more of a race for top-quality horses, attracting owners willing to challenge the demanding Aintree course. As a result, Irish superowners and supertrainers are expected to dominate the event. The entry list suggests that British […]

Embracing my inner Slim Shady as a record-breaking sale takes me on a wild ride

Andy and Gemma Brown made a surprising announcement on January 25, revealing their decision to sell their entire racing string. Tattersalls Ireland was chosen to handle the dispersal, prompting immediate reporting on the emergency sales. On Monday morning, the prospect of being at Fairyhouse that afternoon seemed unlikely. As a semi-regular visitor to Ireland, I experienced a turbulent flight, unlike […]

The Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham is not the issue – it’s actually helping to cover up the problems

In the past, I used to tip horses every day, but that was in a different era when Teletext was the latest technology. I will refrain from sharing my predictions for the Cheltenham Festival or analyzing the action from last weekend’s Dublin Racing Festival. However, I do have a strong opinion about one race at Cheltenham: the Close Brothers Mares’ […]