THE phrase “upwardly mobile” is bandied about willy-nilly (another oft-used phrase) these days. But if it fits anybody, then it fits Fergal O’Brien. He is enjoying an excellent campaign and, despite a quieter past few weeks, his yard has already surpassed last season’s tally of winners. The likes of Down Ace and Alvarado have done …[Read More]
06
Dec 2013
Saturday selections: Midnight has plenty of Appeal
JUMPING will be the name of the game over the big fences at Aintree on Saturday with both the Becher Chase and the Grand Sefton over the shorter trip. The standout bet is in the latter race where MIDNIGHT APPEAL could be just the type for Liverpool. Wayne Hutchinson got a lovely tune out of …[Read More]
15
Nov 2013
Saturday selections: Godsmejudge is just divine
FEWER sights were more uplifting last season as GODSMEJUDGE soaring over the last few fences at Ayr to win the Scottish National. It was some performance for a novice chaser who had been on the go since the previous October and who had already run some mighty races. Alan King’s chaser looks a ready-made Grand …[Read More]
