Simon Rowlands
@simonrowlands.bsky.social
Freelance horseracing writer, form/time/sectional analyst. Likes: data, music, wildlife, sport, literature, travel, films. Loves/hates politics. Sheffield/Peak District UK.
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How the new breed of tech-driven clever clubs is making inroads into the dominance of the Premier League's big six.
With mentions of course for Bournemouth, Sunderland, Brighton, Brentford, Crystal Palace etc
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With mentions of course for Bournemouth, Sunderland, Brighton, Brentford, Crystal Palace etc
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The Premier League’s big data clubs are threatening the b...
Cleverness, ingenuity and innovation have narrowed the gap between the empires and the dreamers
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October 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
How the new breed of tech-driven clever clubs is making inroads into the dominance of the Premier League's big six.
With mentions of course for Bournemouth, Sunderland, Brighton, Brentford, Crystal Palace etc
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With mentions of course for Bournemouth, Sunderland, Brighton, Brentford, Crystal Palace etc
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Latest ATR blog, looking back on Doncaster/Saint-Cloud and forward to the Breeders' Cup.....and to Epsom in 2026.
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Expert Analysis | At The Races
Simon's final round-up of the year looks at several Classic clues for 2026, along with his four best bets for the Breeders' Cup - live on Sky Sports Racing.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Latest ATR blog, looking back on Doncaster/Saint-Cloud and forward to the Breeders' Cup.....and to Epsom in 2026.
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This City Khan
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‘Lawless London’ is safer than it’s been in decades
Official data suggests the capital may be safer than at any time in the past half century, comfortably beating other major cities
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October 24, 2025 at 11:33 AM
This City Khan
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JRM, of all people, should not forget about Cnut.
Cnut. He's forgotten about Cnut, who went on pilgrimage to Rome in 1027. Oh, and Edward I, who spent 2 months at the court of Gregory X in 1273. Otherwise, all over the detail, as per.
October 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
JRM, of all people, should not forget about Cnut.
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The fact that Labour need to have an massive internal discussion about their fear of losing the vote of "that bloke who votes Reform and likes setting fire to buildings with foreigners trapped in them" before it condemns Katie Lam's plans is not a comms issue, it's a decency one.
October 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The fact that Labour need to have an massive internal discussion about their fear of losing the vote of "that bloke who votes Reform and likes setting fire to buildings with foreigners trapped in them" before it condemns Katie Lam's plans is not a comms issue, it's a decency one.
Latest blog, looking back at Newmarket and forward to Ascot (and Randwick/Del Mar)
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Simon rounds-up the latest juvenile news from the clock, while nominating several potential champions for Ascot this weekend.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Latest blog, looking back at Newmarket and forward to Ascot (and Randwick/Del Mar)
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Overview of 2yos, Middle Park/Cheveley Park sectional comparison, the likely effect of the draw at ParisLongchamp.
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Expert Analysis | At The Races
It was an informative week in the juvenile division and Simon has all the fastest times, plus a few pointers for Arc weekend.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Overview of 2yos, Middle Park/Cheveley Park sectional comparison, the likely effect of the draw at ParisLongchamp.
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A memorable St Leger, some handicapping calculations, and a look at a few of the big performances over an eventful weekend.
A memorable St Leger, some handicapping calculations, and a look at a few of the big performances over an eventful weekend.
Expert Analysis | At The Races
The final Classic of the year, several smart juveniles and a potential Arc candidate feature in Simon's weekly round-up from the clock.
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September 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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A memorable St Leger, some handicapping calculations, and a look at a few of the big performances over an eventful weekend.
A memorable St Leger, some handicapping calculations, and a look at a few of the big performances over an eventful weekend.
Tells it straight and true. A fine read.
How a tax threat forced horse racing to stop infighting - and why it deserves protection.
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My commentary for @theobserveruk.bsky.social
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Racing is a proper industry with history and a soul that ...
For once the sport united to resist the threat of a ruinous tax increase, but its entrenched relationship with the bookies leaves it dangerously vulnerable
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September 14, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Tells it straight and true. A fine read.
Blog looking back on Arc Trials Day and other matters, including the phenom that is Ka Ying Rising.
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Expert Analysis | At The Races
“The ground” is this week's subject under the spotlight for Simon, who analyses all the key times and performances to note from Arc Trials Day at Longchamp.
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September 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Blog looking back on Arc Trials Day and other matters, including the phenom that is Ka Ying Rising.
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Crime and the perception of crime: @jburnmurdoch.ft.com via @stephenkb.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/9623...
August 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Crime and the perception of crime: @jburnmurdoch.ft.com via @stephenkb.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/9623...
First part of a two-part Goodwood blog also looking back on Calandagan's win at Ascot. Submitted 20 hours ago, so I did not have the Field of Gold injury information then.
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Simon Rowlands reviews Caladagan’s King George triumph and the first two days of Goodwood, headed by Qirat’s Sussex Stakes shock.
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July 31, 2025 at 11:26 AM
First part of a two-part Goodwood blog also looking back on Calandagan's win at Ascot. Submitted 20 hours ago, so I did not have the Field of Gold injury information then.
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Latest ATR blog: July Cup, Scandinavia, 2yo standings, and more.
Please get rid of this photo, guys!
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Please get rid of this photo, guys!
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Expert Analysis | At The Races
Simon has the latest round-up of this season's top juveniles following Newmarket's July meeting, while also revealing an early fancy for the St Leger.
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July 16, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Latest ATR blog: July Cup, Scandinavia, 2yo standings, and more.
Please get rid of this photo, guys!
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Please get rid of this photo, guys!
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Sun Tzu: "An evil man will burn his own nation to the ground to rule over the ashes."
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July 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Sun Tzu: "An evil man will burn his own nation to the ground to rule over the ashes."
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The words of Ken Livingstone, then Mayor of London, 20 years ago.
July 7, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The words of Ken Livingstone, then Mayor of London, 20 years ago.