The old adage of ‘less is more’ is usually redundant when it comes to money but Cheltenham’s authorities could still do worse than keep it in mind. (more…)

When it comes to selling racing to Joe Public it seems the more things change, the more they remain insane. (more…)

Put ten racing people in a room to discuss a subject and you’ll get twenty opinions. But surely one thing everyone should be able to agree on is the right to fight your corner. (more…)

A wise man once said that nobody can create experience - it must be undergone. Bear that in mind and a murky Champion Hurdle picture might clear up a little. (more…)

As the Turf Club threatens to internally combust, it might be a good idea for both sides to remember that an essential pillar of logic is an absence of certainty. But what’s really required is for HRI to remember it too. (more…)

Is the modern betting world too different, and too electronic, from what went before to allow racing professionals continue to stand behind the law? (more…)

You know when Horse Racing Ireland and the Labour party start singing from the same hymn-sheet that something is up. (more…)

The question of whether racing’s natural government home is in the Department of Agriculture or the Department of Sport points to a much more fundamental question that is all too-rarely asked. (more…)

Racing For Change is finding out that persuading minds that don’t want to be changed is a thankless task. (more…)

Contrary to what many people may instinctively think, mentioning Kauto Star and Arkle in the same breath is not an improper suggestion. (more…)