In part one of this article I used sectional timing data to analyze the top UK and Irish flat jockeys judgement of pace in a race. I used a few different metrics to come up with various charts for the top fifteen jockeys as decided by wins in higher class [...]
Judging a jockeys ability has long been an inexact science, with some widely different views on how effective certain pilots are. Some jockeys like Jamie Spencer polarize opinion, while others like Ryan Moore and Frankie Dettori are generally accepted as two of the best around. What forms these opinions though [...]
You buy a racehorse, pay a trainer to train it, then have to pay for extra's like entry fees, jockey and transport fees when it races. There is also vet bills and farrier bills. Surely after coughing up all of that you're entitled to feel that without owners there [...]
On Sunday last I was a guest on the BBC debate show The Big Questions, where one of the topics was 'Should gambling be made socially unacceptable'. It was an interesting and emotive debate, and while only one speaker seemed in favour of an outright gambling ban, it was notable [...]
A guest post from my brother Ciaran Meagher previewing the RBC Canadian Open. A very exciting, if ultimately slightly disappointing week just gone, with Jordan Spieth or Tiger Woods unable to get the job done from promising final round positions. Having staked 58.6 points, we returned 51.9, but that did [...]
Below is my preview and tips for the 2018 Aintree Grand National. If you want my best bets everyday, then check out my Premium Advisory Service, which is +1,779 Points, for an ROI of +20.5% since launch in October 2013. That's +€44,475 at €25 a point, and with a recommended starting bank [...]
Today I have a special guest post from my brother Ciaran Meagher who is previewing the 2017 Hero World Golf Challenge. Below is my preview of the Hero World Challenge, featuring the return of the once nigh unbeatable Tiger Woods. It’s not part of the main season as such, and [...]
I concentrate mostly on UK racing so I don't normally bet much on Irish Flat Racing, but I was doing a Goodwood and Galway tips package last week, so was faced with plenty of races with reserves, and the associate problems that brings in trying to find value bets. That, [...]
This Saturday is an action packed one for horse racing fans, with the highlight the Darley July Cup run over six furlongs at Newmarket. It looks a well above average renewal, and below I preview and provide my tips for the race. With both festivals fast approaching make sure you [...]
The 2016 Aintree Grand National is run this Saturday, April the ninth at a later than usual time of 5:15pm. While historically the race was run, or at least supposed to be run over four and a half miles, due to the start being pushed forward, and the track being [...]
