Saturday selections: Balzaccio set to strike

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]

Ladies’ Day at Kelso

I can’t think of many better places to be on a beautiful sunny day than Kelso races in the scenic Scottish borders. Today is Ladies’ Day and the weather is set fair. Thankfully the ground hasn’t firmed up too much so there is quantity and quality among the fields. The John Smith’s Handicap Chase is …[Read More]