Author: Paul Davidson

The jolly is Team Decision and he is on a four-timer here having been raised another 6lbs for his latest victory. He hasn’t necessarily looked like he has had bundles in-hand on official ratings, on either of his last two starts, and a wide-draw seals his fate as a horse to take on…

Stratum has been punted off the boards for the Ebor Handicap ever since he hosed up in the JLT Cup at Newbury last month. He looks like the type that could go in again off just an 8lbs higher mark, but there is no juice left in his price at…

There is a slight sense of deja vu in this year’s Stewards’ Cup with the same connections as 2016 winner Dancing Star entering the progressive filly, Foxtrot Lady. She has a very similar profile to her half-sister, albeit has arguably achieved more at the same stage of her career. Her credentials are…

There is plenty of hype surrounding Roger Varian’s new German recruit in Narella. She did look hugely impressive when winning a Group 3 in Baden-Baden last season before bombing out in the Prix Marcel Boussac when last seen. Narella could be much better than this level, but has a few…

The Wokingham is possibly my favourite race of the season and this year the market looks slightly peculiar with the heavily-fancied Dreamfield as short as 11/4 in certain places. He may well be group-level, but the Wokingham requires some luck as well as ability to win it and with 28…

With Ballydoyle failing to land a blow on day one of the Royal Meeting, it would be tempting to write-off Aidan O’Brien’s runners. But as we all know class is permanent and he has plenty of opportunities to rectify the situation on day two. Rhododendron was one of his fancied…

In the shadows of the Epsom meeting and prior to Royal Ascot, the racing calendar can feel a little thinner in terms of quality. But there is still plenty of competitive action this afternoon to get stuck into at the Rowley Mile. Eastern Impact has not had a victory since…