The Cheltenham Review – Adam Mills
When a Cheltenham festival is described as “hard work for punters”, that generally means it’s unpredictable and whilst our betting accounts may not always agree, the ability to cause surprises is ultimately what makes this sport so great. The use of data can tell you so many things, but no matter how many hours you […]
The Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase (Grade 2) – Adam Mills
Limerick Lace was the winner of this race 12-months ago when getting the better of Dinoblue on soft ground. That was a career best and it is fair to say that she hasn’t been in the same form since, which would raise obvious doubts, especially under different conditions. Last year, she hit the front in […]
Ryanair Chase (Grade 1) – Adam Mills
Il Est Francais will be in front at the end of the first couple of furlongs. That’s hardly breaking news, but it does help to shape how this race is likely to be run. Cheltenham is not Kempton and he needs to prove that he is capable of transferring his aggressive running style to the […]
BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) – Adam Mills
Jonbon is yet to win at the Cheltenham festival. I’ll start there but I think we can make a case for him being unlucky in those circumstances rather than there being a specific issue for him at the track. In 2022 he bumped into Constitution Hill in the Supreme, in 2023 he met El Fabiolo […]
My Pension Expert Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) – Adam Mills
Let’s start by stating the obvious. This race is all about Majborough. From the moment that Sir Gino was ruled out, Willie Mullins’ charge has become the most likely winner of this year’s Arkle. He is already a Cheltenham festival winner courtesy of his victory over his stablemate Kargese in last year’s Triumph hurdle. That […]
BetMGM Lady Wulfruna Stakes (Listed Race) – Adam Mills
3:20 Wolverhampton This looks to be a strong renewal of the Lady Wulfruna Stakes with 6 horses rated 100 or higher. Royal Zabeel is the “All-Weather” horse in this field and he has already won twice over the winter, including over this course and distance in January. He took just 6.0s to reach 30 mph […]
Weekly Review 3rd March – Adam Mills
It’s March. That means we are nearly at the Cheltenham Festival, but it also means that the Flat Turf season is just around the corner. With that in mind, this week’s review looks at some of the leading 3-year-old performances from Dubai and the United States this weekend and what clues we can glean from […]
Meydan “Super Saturday” – Adam Mills
We have reached the Super Saturday card in the Dubai season. This is a fantastic card and certainly whets the appetite for the coming turf season in Europe and TPD have all the data ready for this weekend’s showpiece at Meydan. Perhaps the most informative races will be the 2 renewals of the Jumeirah Guineas […]
Weekly Review 24th February – Adam Mills
It may only be the 24th February but surely we have already seen the best race of 2025. Forever Young and Romantic Warrior have not only produced the best renewal of the Saudi Cup that there has ever been, but it must surely be argued that this is also the best race on Dirt ever […]
The Saudi Cup – Adam Mills
This race has potential. Not just the potential to be a good race, but the potential to be the best renewal of this race that there has ever been and possibly one the best races of the calendar year. There are plenty of races that look good on paper beforehand and don’t necessarily deliver, but […]