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.
Well, compared to the last 2 years (previous to that buried on some old computer). True Love moved up plenty after the weekend also.
July 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Well, compared to the last 2 years (previous to that buried on some old computer). True Love moved up plenty after the weekend also.
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.
Royal Ascot 2025 same. Gives an indication of which finishes rewarded speed and which rewarded stamina.
June 22, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Royal Ascot 2025 same. Gives an indication of which finishes rewarded speed and which rewarded stamina.
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Latest WBRRs
Including 3yos:
1, Sovereignty 125
2, Field of Gold 123
3, Ruling Court 121
4, Croix du Nord 120
Journalism 120
Lambourn 120
Latest WBRRs
Including 3yos:
1, Sovereignty 125
2, Field of Gold 123
3, Ruling Court 121
4, Croix du Nord 120
Journalism 120
Lambourn 120
June 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Latest WBRRs
Including 3yos:
1, Sovereignty 125
2, Field of Gold 123
3, Ruling Court 121
4, Croix du Nord 120
Journalism 120
Lambourn 120
Latest WBRRs
Including 3yos:
1, Sovereignty 125
2, Field of Gold 123
3, Ruling Court 121
4, Croix du Nord 120
Journalism 120
Lambourn 120
A thrilling finish to yesterday's John Of Gaunt Stakes at Haydock between Ten Bob Tony trained by Ed Walker (far right) and Kinross trained by Ralph Beckett (not quite so far right).
June 1, 2025 at 8:44 AM
A thrilling finish to yesterday's John Of Gaunt Stakes at Haydock between Ten Bob Tony trained by Ed Walker (far right) and Kinross trained by Ralph Beckett (not quite so far right).
Company Directors and cul-de-sac dwellers really need to speak out and disown this individual and his behaviour. Why are they so silent on this matter?
May 29, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Company Directors and cul-de-sac dwellers really need to speak out and disown this individual and his behaviour. Why are they so silent on this matter?
Good morning, Justin. RacingTV have not done a good job of publicising this, but striding data exists on their site, hidden behind the "Show All"/"Hide All" button. Treanmor's 2.41 max/2.25 min is more typical of a 7f than a 6f performer, but he certainly showed lots of pace. I was impressed also.
May 22, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Good morning, Justin. RacingTV have not done a good job of publicising this, but striding data exists on their site, hidden behind the "Show All"/"Hide All" button. Treanmor's 2.41 max/2.25 min is more typical of a 7f than a 6f performer, but he certainly showed lots of pace. I was impressed also.
I have zero doubt who the true patriots are in this.
May 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I have zero doubt who the true patriots are in this.
Ka Ying Rising now up to joint-second-best horse in the world. One. Final. Push.
May 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Ka Ying Rising now up to joint-second-best horse in the world. One. Final. Push.
Sectional times compared to par for the conditions and sectional upgrades (Field of Gold +11 lb max, Ruling Court +8 lb max) as they will appear shortly on Proform.
May 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Sectional times compared to par for the conditions and sectional upgrades (Field of Gold +11 lb max, Ruling Court +8 lb max) as they will appear shortly on Proform.
Sectionals from a fast-finishing 2000 Guineas
May 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Sectionals from a fast-finishing 2000 Guineas
Galopin des Champs recorded the fastest time in the Punchestown Gold Cup since 2008. Different official distances but probably the same and just measured wrong in the past. It is not G/S going.
May 1, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Galopin des Champs recorded the fastest time in the Punchestown Gold Cup since 2008. Different official distances but probably the same and just measured wrong in the past. It is not G/S going.
Marine Nationale's Punchestown Champion Chase win yesterday was the fastest by a long way this century (one imagines that the race has always been around 100 yards over 2 miles). Fairly quick conditions.
April 30, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Marine Nationale's Punchestown Champion Chase win yesterday was the fastest by a long way this century (one imagines that the race has always been around 100 yards over 2 miles). Fairly quick conditions.
Expert Analysis on the ATR site has been extended to cover some of the more interesting races outside G1s/G2s in Ireland, France and Britain (which is what was covered previously), such as Wednesday's Craven Stakes (and e.g. Kentucky Derby when it comes round). Go to "Results" on ATR and scroll down
April 18, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Expert Analysis on the ATR site has been extended to cover some of the more interesting races outside G1s/G2s in Ireland, France and Britain (which is what was covered previously), such as Wednesday's Craven Stakes (and e.g. Kentucky Derby when it comes round). Go to "Results" on ATR and scroll down
It sometimes really does seem as if Nick Luck is everywhere, all the time.
April 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
It sometimes really does seem as if Nick Luck is everywhere, all the time.
From @mcyeeehaaa.bsky.social on The Other Place
April 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
From @mcyeeehaaa.bsky.social on The Other Place
Lowest over-round per-runner since 2005 (though, as most know, that measure is strongly correlated with field size, which has reduced somewhat in the last 2 years).
Starting Price Regulatory Commission wrote a report after 2015 declaring what a good job they were doing.....
Starting Price Regulatory Commission wrote a report after 2015 declaring what a good job they were doing.....
April 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Lowest over-round per-runner since 2005 (though, as most know, that measure is strongly correlated with field size, which has reduced somewhat in the last 2 years).
Starting Price Regulatory Commission wrote a report after 2015 declaring what a good job they were doing.....
Starting Price Regulatory Commission wrote a report after 2015 declaring what a good job they were doing.....
Figures for Fence Difficulty in the Grand National, pre- and post-modifications, have come out wrong in the graphics on my blog. Below are what they should be.
April 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Figures for Fence Difficulty in the Grand National, pre- and post-modifications, have come out wrong in the graphics on my blog. Below are what they should be.
Cheltenham 2025 winners ranked by absolute final 4f times (and accompanied by Finishing Speed %s). For info.
March 17, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Cheltenham 2025 winners ranked by absolute final 4f times (and accompanied by Finishing Speed %s). For info.