Recently I’ve been accused of just, well, talking too much! Unbelievable, I know. So I wondered how many of my loyal readers felt the same? And in honour of those that do, I have decided on a straightforward approach today and will just list the selections and avoid any flannel. I would just like to mention that Black Thunder is… Read More »
With the weather playing havoc at the minute and the racing being decimated. plenty of people turn their thoughts to more exotic climates and dream of warmth, cocktails and holidays. However, if you ask me for something exotic, I’ll tell you that a permed treble is very exotic and much more interesting than sitting on a beach surrounded… Read More »
The end of the year is fast approaching and no doubt everyone around you will be telling you how their year has been and what they want to happen next year. Who really cares I say! Just shut up and get on with it. When you wake up in 2014 you’ll realise that nothing has changed and that… Read More »
Merry Christmas to all the Generalites out there. And a happy New Year too, before I get caught up in imbibing too much Christmas spirit. A quick catch up is in order after my 2 week absences. Firstly I took the family for a day out in a bid to capture the Dad of the Year title off… Read More »
Hennessy Day is upon us once more. One of the great races in the calendar and a race that has seen the greatest horses compete in. From Arkle to Bobs Worth and with Denman and co in between, there have been great names on the role of honour. The race itself is always competitive and a great betting… Read More »
The dry spell here in General Towers continues as every horse I back runs as though it has a curse! It’s not just the horses that are afflicted though, 2 local businesses who have been established for years, have both closed near me after I started to frequent them. And only last week, i met up with an… Read More »
Mr Hulmes is on a day trip to Cheltenham and he tells me that the weather is lovely there. So much so that he is confused in the clothing department. Does he take the mothballs off the sheepy he has had in his wardrobe for months or does he don his Ben Sherman sweater that he has had… Read More »
The final day of the turf flat season 2013 and with it we see the November Handicap. A race over 12f in the soft with the long straight of Town Moor sorting out the men from the boys. This race is full of seasoned handicappers and wannabe group horses. So let’s look at 1 that we have backed… Read More »
It’s important whe betting, to keep your focus on the long term as well as the short term. In essence, when you are watvching a race, ask yourself various questions; Which horse is best suited by the pace? Did the draw affect the result? What is the ground like? Which trainers are out of form? Will some horse… Read More »
Apologies for my absence last week. What started out as a hunch ended up with me being in a water filled cellar with a gun toting maniac killer who had recently escaped from prison! Now that wasn’t how I had planned to spend my time with TGL down in Emmerdale, but the rain scuppered all my plans. Speaking… Read More »
