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That is perhaps no more divisive figure in racing than the jockey. Loved, hated, praised and ridiculed in equal measure - whether on the Flat or over the Jumps - the man or woman in the saddle will get it all. Visit for views on everyone from Dettori to McCoy to the latest fast-rising apprentice.
Trainer In Focus: Aiden O'Brien
Wondering when to back a Ballydoyle runner? Read on...... Read more | Comments (2)
National Hunt Betting: Who blossoms in the Spring?
When you speak, Wayne Bailey acts. One of our readers was curious to know which trainers perform best at this time of year, when National Hunt racing traditionally starts to wind down for the Summer.... Read more | Comments (2)
McEvoy the magnificent!
Wayne Bailey considers the career of one of Australia's best - but most under-rated - jockeys...... Read more | Comments (8)
Betting on a Graham Lee ride? Read this first!
Wayne Bailey has analysed the stats of one of Ireland's top jumps jockeys...... Read more | Comments (9)
Johnson's yard may be dual-purpose but when should you be backing his horses?
Wayne Bailey breaks down J Howard Johnson's statistics...... Read more | Comments (7)
Sir Mark Prescott: The legendary trainer's record scrutinised
Wayne Bailey examines the record of the trainer with nearly 40 years in the game...... Read more | Comments (3)
Nina is no weak link in the Carberry clan
Wayne Bailey profiles one of his country's top jockeys - Nina Carberry... Read more | Comment now
The Jockeys' Championship debate continues...
The Assistant sets out her stall as a Disrespecter Of Views (note to self: never argue with her)...... Read more | Comment now
Jockeys Championship? Load of rubbish...
It's all about the horse, says The Assistant... Read more | Comment now
Old man Olivier still fighting father time ... and doing pretty well
Peslier notches 42nd Group One winner in French racing and has eyes on at least one more this season, The Prix de Diane. La Casaque Noire reports...... Read more | Comment now
Ruby Walsh: a jewel in the Irish racing crown
Wayne Bailey scrutinises the career of one of this generation's greatest jumps jockeys and pulls out some punting tips... Read more | Comments (2)
Johnny Murtagh's playground
Johnny Murtagh rules the roost at Gowran Park, says Wayne Bailey... Read more | Comment now
Listen to the jockey and it's you who will be taken for a ride...
The assistant can't believe that we pay so much attention to what the little guy (or girl) says... Read more | Comment now
French jockeys - are they really that bad?
La Casaque Noire makes a case for riders from across the Channel... Read more | Comment now
Dettori to miss July Cup
Frankie Dettori will have to sit out the Darley July Cup next Friday as it coincides with the start of a 14-day riding ban he collected on Wednesday. Dettori was forced to go before the disciplinary committee of the Horseracing Regulatory Authority over his use of the whip on Ramonti, winner of the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot. The former champion jockey struck his mount 25 times in the last two and half furlongs of the race and the... Read more | Comment now
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