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20th JULY 2010- SUMMER (JUMPIN') LOVIN' This week we focus on Market Rasen’s big day in the limelight, writes blog editor Martin Greenwood . Following on, three of our Flat experts give their views on the big issues of the week. RASEN THE BAR John de Moraville begins our summer j... |
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13th July 2010- Born on the Course of JulyThis week we bring you a bumper edition, which focuses on all the action from Newmarket’s July meeting, writes Blog editor Martin Greenwood . We also have articles concerning the important races from York, and a mention of a big mile contest in Fran... |
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6th July 2010- Ace in the Pack This week we have articles on the two ends of the Flat racing spectrum, the stayers and the speedsters, writes Blog editor Martin Greenwood . STAYER’S DESTINY IS IN THE CARDS Staying specialist Neil Young’s latest instalment... After the ... |
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29th June 2010- On the Plate This week we concentrate on the Pitman’s Derby at Newcastle and discuss the problems with translating hurdle form to the flat, writes Blog editor Martin Greenwood , while we also highlight a 7f performer who keeps on getting better and better. A... |
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22nd June 2010- Royal Ascot What a week! After the equine extravaganza that was Royal Ascot 2010 we present a mega-bumper edition of the handicappers' blog, kicking off with our unique "roll of honour", ranking the very best of the very best performances from all of the races... |
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16th June 2010- The Quick and the Dead A detailed analysis of the last week in the springting world, as well as a potential star to follow. THE NEED FOR SPEED : SPRINTERS UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT Most of the top sprinters have been waiting for Royal Ascot, but nevertheless there were nu... |
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1st June 2010- Loads of HaggasThis week, the Flat scene takes centre stage once again, and we concentrate on a big day at Haydock on Saturday, followed by regular contributor Neil Young who keeps us updated on the staying front. HAGGAS BACK ON THE MENU Sprint Handicappers St... |
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25th May 2010- Sprinters Milers and Stayers This week we concentrate on all the major races on the Flat, and glean further pointers for Royal Ascot next month. ACROSS THE WATER(S)! Deputy Head of Handicapping and mile specialist Dominic Gardiner-Hill talks us through the European Guine... |
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18th May 2010- Next....in line for the throne As Royal Ascot approaches the handicappers this week analyse some of the big recent races in the context of the main event. HE’S THE BOY Deputy Head of handicapping Dominic Gardiner-Hill looks forward to Royal Ascot... Richard Hannon’s Pa... |
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4th May 2010- 2000 GUINEAS DAY This week we focus on the Flat, specifically Newmarket’s Saturday 2,000 Guineas card. THE RELIEF OF MAKFI Deputy Head of Handicapping, and mile specialist Dominic Gardiner-Hill with his thoughts on the Guineas… Saturday saw the running o... |
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27th April 2010- GOODBYE JUMPS HELLO FLAT This week we concentrate on the Punchestown Festival and the big Flat races from the two-day Sandown meeting. GIRL POWER Quevega became the latest mare to win the Ladbrokes.Com World Hurdle Series at Punchestwon last week, writes blog editor... |
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20th April 2010- GUINEAS TRIALS AND A TRIAL FOR TREASON?With Phil Smith taking care of the Scottish National over at the Head of Handicapping blog (to follow), we focus on the Flat - especially the Guineas trials, revived sprinters, and a right royal poser... Neil Young - blog editor GUINEAS TRIAL... |
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13th April 2010- AINTREE IRON SILVER AND GOLD With BHA Head of Handicapping Phil Smith weighing in on the Grand National over at his own blog , we look at some of the other notable performances from a typically dramatic Aintree meeting. However, the flat season is also now well under way, and... |
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6th April 2010- Staying PowerThis week all eyes are turning to Aintree for the festival of jump-racing that will culminate in the world's most famous handicap race (with apologies to Melbourne!), the John Smith's Grand National. Before then, however, we cast a glance at a couple... |
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23rd March 2010- Cheltenham SpecialThis week's blog is all about Cheltenham, highlighting the top performances of the week. Blog editor Neil Young 2010 CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL ROLL OF HONOUR The BHA Handicappers' highest-rated performances at the National Hunt Festival Imp... |
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9th March 2010- Cheltenham Spotlight The National Hunt festival is almost upon us, and so this week's bumper edition of the BHA Handicappers' Blog features a special "Cheltenham Preview" in which we look through the official ratings of all the leading contenders for the major races. ... |
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2nd March 2010- The countdown is on With the Cheltenham countdown well underway, the jumpers remain in the spotlight - and the BHA's National Hunt handicappers Martin Greenwood and Stephen Hindle weigh in with their verdicts on some fast-rising stars of the winter game. But there's n... |
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23rd February 2010- A week of riddles Plenty of headline-grabbers this week, writes blog-editor Neil Young, from Monet's Garden over the jumps to the jaw-dropping Skysurfers on the flat - not to mention a certain young lady and her "Machine"... All will be revealed as the handicappers ... |
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16th February 2010- All roads lead to Cheltenham This week we focus on Newbury's big 'Super Saturday' meeting last Saturday. First two-mile Chase Handicapper John de Moraville talks us through the return of Master Minded. Following on David Dickinson, two-mile Hurdle Handicapper, explains his dec... |
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9th February 2010- From Punchestown to the Kalahari Several Cheltenham pointers for you this week, writes blog-editor Neil Young , as the National Hunt season's showcase gallops inexorably closer. On the flat, we spotlight some eyecatchers in Dubai as well as some notable all-weather developments b... |
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2nd February 2010 A bumper blog for you this time, writes editor Neil Young, with the Cheltenham trials day taking up most of the handicappers' attention as we - and the rest of the racing world - really start to gear up for next month's Festival. But further from h... |
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19th January 2010 - Awards Season This week Deputy Head of Handicapping Dominic Gardiner-Hill takes centre stage. You can read his very entertaining ‘My Week’ article that appeared in the Racing Post, while below Dominic talks us through the headline stories from the end of seaso... |
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12th January 2010 - All weather shines Once again the "cold snap" has meant that all-weather racing has been dominating proceedings here in the UK, and this week we hear about some of the most notable performances in that sphere from my colleagues Chris Nash , Stewart Copeland and M... |
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5th January 2010 - Christmas Crackers The blog returns after a seasonal hiatus during which handicapping has been in the spotlight thanks to Kauto Star's exploits at Kempton - the BHA's Head of Handicapping Phil Smith will be blogging on that very subject when he returns from holiday. ... |
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15th December 2009 - We are the Champions This week we have a jocular Hong Kong dispatch from Matthew Tester - BHA Handicapper responsible for 2-year-olds - on exploits involving some two-legged participants in the far-eastern jamboree. Before this though, jumps handicappers Martin Gre... |
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8th December 2009 - Twist in the Tale From the Tingle Creek to Tokyo, the BHA Handicappers cast their net far and wide this week in search of noteworthy performances. John de Moraville weighs in on star chaser Twist Magic, then it's over to the flat with blog-editor Neil Young and curr... |
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1st December 2009 - Cheltenham pointers From the the Grand Sefton Chase to the Fighting Fifth Hurdle to Lingfield's Hindleap Walk Selling Stakes - the Handicapping team cast their beady eyes over an eclectic range of excitements this week, as they analyse some of the best and most notewo... |
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24th November 2009 - One Big Week THIS WEEK the headlines were made by Kauto Star and Imperial Commander's thrillingly tight finish for the Betfair Chase - covered in enlightening detail by Head of Handicapping Phil Smith over at his own blog. However there was no shortage of ma... |
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17th November 2009 - Endings and Beginnings This week we take a look back at the flat season in the light of the world's leading racehorses and a summary of the top handicaps, but also look forward to a seaason of jumps as a ready performance from the Cheltenham Open catches our eye. BACK ... |
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10th November 2009 - All around the world The Breeders' Cup naturally dominates our latest look back at the racing week from a handicapping perspective, writes blog-editor Neil Young , but we cast our net even further afield with a trip down under for the Melbourne Cup, as well as a round... |
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3rd November 2009 - The Sphinx and other riddles This week blog editor Neil Young reflects on a busy Saturday up and down the country, while Chris Nash chips in with an international perspective and John De Moraville brings us up to speed with some eyecatching National Hunt performances as the ju... |
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27th October 2009 - The Search is Over This week Two-year-old Handicapper Matthew Tester gushes enthusiastically about the big juvenile race at the weekend. Following on, Stewart Copeland brings to our attention a sand-loving sprinter, and finally Chase Handicapper John de Moraville lam... |
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20th October 2009 - In Search of Champions A busy week on the handicapping front culminated with the Champion's Day at Newmarket - where, predictably and appropriately, the star turn on ratings came in the showpiece Group 1 Emirates Airline Champion Stakes. Twice Over recorded a career-high... |
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13th October 2009 - Stars and Strife This week we look at the 'controversial' aftermath of Sea the Stars' Arc win; Stephen Hindle analyses the week's top sprint performance, then John De Moraville and Dave Dickinson chip in with dispatches from the National Hunt frontlines... STAR... |
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6th October 2009 - Arc de Stars This week we quite rightly focus on the best performances at Longchamp over the weekend. First Head of Handicapping Phil Smith gives his views on the Arc winner, and then Sprint specialist Stephen Hindle waxes lyrical about the Abbaye and other rac... |
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30th September 2009 - Rip Van Winkle, old timers and the culmination of the 2 year old season This week Deputy Head of Handicapping Dominic Gardiner-Hill gives his judgement on the very top milers, then Neil Young talks us through a couple of veteran performances. Finally, Two-Year-Old specialist Matthew Tester looks forward to some big rac... |
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22nd September 2009 - Arc trials and the Good DoctorThis week kicks off with our Sprint experts Stephen Hindle and Stewart Copeland talking us through their highlights of the last seven days. Following on, Chris Nash points out some interesting facts and figures concerning horses that race around the ... |
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15th September 2009 - Sea the Stars and St LegerThis week Head of Handicapping Phil Smith comments on Sea the Stars' rating, then Two-year-old Handicapper Matthew Tester talks through an exciting end to the 2y/o season and Sprint assessor Stephen Hindle talk us through events from the last few day... |
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8th September 2009 - Stayers and SprintersSome key Cesarewitch contenders are given a thorough dissecting by staying handicapper Neil Young this week. In addition, Sprint Handicapper Stewart Copeland discusses the Betfred Sprint Cup, and another one to watch. PENALTY KICK As mentioned... |
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1st September 2009 - No blues for GodolphinThis week Deputy Head of Handicapping Dominic Gardiner-Hill discusses the merits of Delegator's Celebration Mile success while Sprint Handicapper Stewart Copeland points to a progressive sprint performer. Then, Neil Young runs the rule over the Cesar... |
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25th August 2009 - Ebor FestivalThis week Neil Young examines the stayers performance at the Ebor Festival. Following on, two-year-old specialist Matthew Tester talks us through some of the major races of the last seven days, and finally, Stephen Hindle explains his decisions behin... |
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18th August 2009 - High as a KiteThis week Neil Young contributes another precise examination of recent events concerning the stayers. Following on, Sprint Handicapper Stewart Copeland talks us through a British-trained winner abroad, and then Chris Nash, who assesses races at aroun... |
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11th August 2009 - Handicappers: the demi-gods of British Racing?This week Neil Young contributes another precise examination of recent events concerning the stayers. Following on, Sprint Handicappers Stephen Hindle and Stewart Copeland bring to our attention some veteran speedsters. Finally, Mark Olley and Chris... |
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4th August 2009 - Glorious GoodwoodThis week is dominated by the Goodwood Festival. Neil Young talks us through the Goodwood Cup, then Stephen Hindle and deputy head of handicapping Dominic Gardiner-Hill explain the decisions behind the top performances from the sprinters and milers. ... |
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29th July 2009- The straightforwardness of King GeorgeThis week is dominated by Neil Young’s explanation behind the decisions that count in the big race of last week. Then Sprint handicapper Stephen Hindle talks us through a very tight finish at Thirsk. KING GEORGE CROWNS THE SUMMER There are c... |
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21st July 2009- The Sariska ConundrumThis week David Dickinson and John de Moraville talk us through one of the highest profile summer jumping cards, while Sprint Handicapper Stewart Ciopeland brings to our attention a fast-improving performer. First though, Neil Young, responsible for ... |
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14th July 2009- July Cup views and much more EDITORS CORNER: WE DO LIKE SATURDAYS This week and next I am deputising for Head of Handicapping Phil Smith, who's normally in charge of the top 1m4f races but is enjoying his annual excursion following the Tour de France. This meant I was r... |
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7th July 2009- Curragh Glory Eclipsed at SandownHot off the press: official verdicts on the three best performances in the world this year - and they all happened this week! BEST IN THE WORLD BHA Head of Handicapping Phil Smith : "I have been lucky enough in that this week I have assessed ... |
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30th June 2009- Plate reflections and the best of the rest With the mid-summer rush well and truly upon us, I take a look at the John Smith's Northumberland Plate, while my colleagues chip in with their verdicts on the races they've been assessing over the course of the week (which, for us handicappers, ru... |
