I’m not sure how the BBC would have taken it in my Nine O’Clock News days if after a tough interview I had embraced a disconsolate politician (though I can guess and it wouldn’t have been to the corporation’s credit). It was, though, the best moment in the ITV coverage of last Saturday’s racing, when
Today s racing tips from Newsboy for Perth, Ludlow, Taunton, Catterick and Lingfield Mirror 2 hrs ago David Yates
FRENCH MINSTREL is poised to land the hat-trick in the Witheford Barrier Trials At Lingfield Park Handicap (4.05).
Callum Shepherd was on board when the four-year-old began his winning run off a mark of 56 in February, equipped with the first-time visor.
It was retained when he followed up at Kempton the following month, a career best effort on the book.
Up 6lb, the improving performer gets weight from all of his rivals and can make it three in a row.
Perth hosts a competitive card and MOROZOV COCKTAIL earns the vote in the NHS Tayside Amateur Jockeys Handicap Hurdle (4.40).