From not so long ago believing that nothing can win the greatest race in the world – such is the state of confusion surrounding Epsom 2010 – this corner has eventually found the likely winner based purely on the belief that no Derby winner can carry a crap name. (more…)

Since there are some techie wizards out there who reckon the internet could survive the impact of a nuclear war then it is surely not unreasonable to wonder if the vastness of the web will remain immune against attempts by our politicians to tame it for the purposes of collecting on-line betting tax. (more…)

The way Government hearts and minds have decided to follow Horse Racing Ireland’s policy on telephone and online betting tax suggests racing’s top brass must have quite a firm grasp of their balls too. (more…)

The always commercially conscious Coolmore team seemingly can’t help putting the boot into all those “modernists” who not so long ago were so determined to put the boot into the Epsom Derby. (more…)

Making excuses for racehorses is easy and, when it comes to the truly great ones of the species, usually unnecessary. (more…)