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Simon Rowlands: RSPCA and BHA fall out over new whip rules
Common ground is possible - and desirable - between the RSPCA and the BHA over the new whip rules, but it requires candour and bridge-building on both sides. Timeform's Head of Research and Development, Simon...
Champion Bumper: History gives a steer on how to tackle the race
It is [10.0] the field ante-post in the Champion Bumper, but recent contests show that certain types of horses tend to do well and/or be underbet. Simon Rowlands took the journey from ignorance to enlightenment......
In-Play Betting: How predictable are the extreme ups and downs?
Rare, or "Black Swan", events make the headlines when they occur. Simon Rowlands considers the evidence of how and when they have cropped up for in-running punters......
Simon Rowlands: Bigmouth Strikes Again
Some things have changed, some have stayed the same, as a result of recent changes to the whip rules. Head of Research and Development Simon Rowlands considers further evidence regarding the consequences for in-running punters......
Simon Rowlands: A different angle on the 'Whip Debate'
The BHA's new man, Paul Bittar, has walked into a veritable firestorm over the whip, new rules regarding which were introduced in October. Simon Rowlands gives a different angle on the debate......
Simon Rowlands on the World Thoroughbred Rankings
The latest World Thoroughbred Rankings were unveiled in London this week, accompanied by not a little song and dance. Timeform's Head of Research and Product Development Simon Rowlands offers his opinion......
Handicapper's Corner: St Nicholas Abbey the star at BC2011
Exciting though it was, The Breeders' Cup promised more than it delivered and needs to look to its laurels. Simon Rowlands considers the event from a rating point of view, in a week which also...
Breeders' Cup 2011: The Rest of The World Are Coming!
The Breeders' Cup has been dubbed the "World Championships" of horseracing, and a knowledge of form in more than one continent is crucial for punters. Simon Rowlands sets the scene and picks his way through...
