Picking a winner is a difficult enough task at the best of times so those of you bemoaning a lack of success at the job might consider the need to do one thing – watch some racing. (more…)

The topic of Irish racing’s crowd figures may seem never-ending but some pretty fundamental conclusions will have to be drawn if a Sea The Stars – Fame And Glory match up at Leopardstown in twelve days time can’t pull a massive crowd. (more…)

It was that Sophocles of the Ghetto, Ice T, who opined that while love might make the world safe, it’s passion that makes it go round – something that racing’s more badass homeboys might wish to consider, y’all. (more…)

Any barman worth his salt will be able to tell a racecourse how to draw a crowd and as an ex-member of that esteemed profession here’s the simple tip: If you get the gals – you get the guys. (more…)

Here’s a question: in other racing jurisdictions around the world, what would the penalties be for the trainer of a horse that is a blatant no-try and then fails a dope test into the bargain? (more…)