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EPL Week 2 24 Aug 2013 | 12:58 am
The main question this week-end is whether Chelsea can land a title blow to Man Utd's hopes early in the season. Although it's only the second week, it's still a 6-pointer game. Mourinho has tradition...
Juddmonte International - Al Kazeem needs to overcome Toronado 21 Aug 2013 | 12:31 am
There are only 2 names to remember for Wednesday's Juddmonte International at York; Al Kazeem and Toronado. I cannot see any of the other contenders preventing one of these 2 landing the main prize. A...
EPL Week 1 16 Aug 2013 | 09:34 pm
My takes on the first week-end of this new EPL season. Arsenal v/s Aston Villa. Although they will be without Arteta and possibly Walcott, I cannot see Arsenal losing their opener at the Emirates. Th...
Premier League 2014 - Battle of the Blues 15 Aug 2013 | 10:49 pm
Back from a good holiday break. Just in time for the new EPL season. This new Premier League season is as intriguing as it's ever been. The best 3 teams in the country, Man Utd, Man City and Chelsea ...
Irish Oaks 2013 - Crowning achievement for Riposte? 19 Jul 2013 | 10:58 pm
What a cracking edition of the Irish Oaks this year with all of the 8 contenders having a proper shot on paper. It's too bad Ralph Beckett's Secret Gesture could not make the trip as she would have be...
Marengo and Ocovango battle for Paris 12 Jul 2013 | 09:47 pm
For many purists, the Grand Prix de Paris is the unofficial French Derby that pits the best 3 year-olds at the 12 furlong Classic distance. The claim that the official holder of the title, the Prix du...
Coral Eclipse - The Fugue can test Al Kazeem 5 Jul 2013 | 07:44 pm
Saturday's Coral Eclipse is an opportunity for Al Kazeem to confirm his Royal Ascot win and proclaim himself the best middle-distance horse in England. The main question is whether he can bag his thir...
Irish Derby 2013 - Ruler to convince the world 29 Jun 2013 | 01:29 am
Although he won the Epsom Derby quite convincingly, Ruler of the World still has doubters about whether he is the real deal and is indeed the creme de la creme of the Classic division. He will have th...
Royal Ascot - Day 2 Prince of Wales' Stakes 19 Jun 2013 | 01:21 am
I can think of only 5 names to retain in Wednesday's feature race, the Prince of Wales' Stakes at 10 furlongs; Al Kazeem, Camelot, The Fugue and the 2 French raiders Maxios and Saint Baudolino. I beli...
Royal Ascot 2013 - Day 1 17 Jun 2013 | 09:56 pm
Animal Kingdom towers above the field in the opening race Prince of Wales Stakes at Ascot. If he is anywhere near his true form and has no problem adapting to the undulations of the track, there is re...
