Who will be the big winners?
My battle against cancer meant I missed the Cheltenham Festival for the first time last year since I was in short trousers.
Arsenal gunning for glory
Right, time to get your euro’s out and have a little nibble at the Champions League this week.
The snub that shook football
In all my years of working in football I have never known an atmosphere like the one I witnessed prior to the game at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Excitement builds for World Cup
Highlight of the week: Wayne Rooney, Spain and Brazil. All were unplayable at times this week and helped build excitement ahead of the World Cup, which is now less than 100 days away.
All eyes turn to Cheltenham
With so much going on in the ante-post markets ahead of Cheltenham, this week I’m going to introduce a feature called “Cheltenham Festival Watch” which will run every week until the ‘greatest show on turf’ (16-19 March).
Dumped by Lady Luck
The Chinese believe that good luck moves around. Therefore when it leaves you, as it inevitably will, there is no point chasing after it.
Looking for Carling Cup value
Like many of the great scientists I have been studying/grappling with statistics and probability.
Blues can make a statement
After an intriguing week’s Champions League and domestic football on my two midweek Gillette Soccer Specials, it’s all eyes back on the fascinating races for the Premier League title and fourth place plus the battle to avoid relegation.
Becks still full of passion for United
I had an interesting Valentine’s night date this year, with David Beckham, in his hotel, in Milan. Although I was slightly disappointed that he didn’t bring me any flowers or chocolates he more than made up for it by giving me a terrific interview.
Biggest and the best
Highlight of the week: Was getting a text from AP McCoy last week saying he would be riding Denman in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
