Author Archives: Cassandra Day
The Inside Track: UK & Irish Racing – January 25, 2026 – Sir Gino Update
Well, here we are, folks! Another Sunday of winter jumping is upon us, and as always, the UK and Irish racing scenes are buzzing with potential thrills and spills. While the headlines today might not scream “Cheltenham Gold Cup,” there’s still plenty to chew on, from promising novices to handicappers looking to defy the odds.Continue reading “The Inside Track: UK & Irish Racing – January 25, 2026 – Sir Gino Update”
Heavy Hearts and Hacking Canters: A Day of High Drama at Cheltenham & Doncaster
There is a specific, heavy silence that descends on Cheltenham when a superstar falters. It’s a silence that drowns out the cheers of the winning enclosure and the frantic scribbling of the bookies. Today, on Festival Trials Day, that silence belonged to Sir Gino. It was a day defined by the “shenanigans” of tactical warfare,Continue reading “Heavy Hearts and Hacking Canters: A Day of High Drama at Cheltenham & Doncaster”
The Anatomy of Winning Trainers – Breakdown of Results
It was a day of action at Cheltenham and Fairyhouse offering a neat little microcosm of the winter game: dominant yards doing dominant‑yard things, a few upsets to keep the layers honest, and the familiar sight of Willie Mullins casually bending Irish graded races to his will. Below is the full pundit breakdown, trainer byContinue reading “The Anatomy of Winning Trainers – Breakdown of Results”
Trails Day Cheltenham
🏔️ The Cheltenham “Trials Day” Special
Grab your binoculars and steady your nerves. Saturday, January 24th, is a proper winter scorcher. While the eyes of the racing world are fixed on the hallowed undulations of Cheltenham for Trials Day, the gritty stamina tests at Doncaster offer plenty of opportunities to catch the bookies cold. Here is your combined Silks & ShenanigansContinue reading “🏔️ The Cheltenham “Trials Day” Special”
THE TURF TICKER: “Trials, Tribulations, and Too Much Tweed”
THE TURF TICKER: “Trials, Tribulations, and Too Much Tweed”
In the high-octane world of National Hunt racing, where mud, guts, and glory collide, few characters play the game with as much tactical panache,or as much of a “catch me if you can” grin, as Danny Mullins.
It’s Thyestes Day at Gowran Park (Thursday, January 22, 2026), and the Danny Mullins “shenanigans” are already in full swing!
Sir Gino vs. The New Lion: The Cheltenham Trials Day “Tweet-Off”
In my latest blog, “The Cheltenham Trials Day Tweet-Off,” we dive into:
• 📱 The Fictional X-Feed: What happens when the elite of
Seven Barrows meets the grit of Alne in a digital war of words.
• 🎙️ Stable Whispers: From aerodynamic “Victory Gold” silks to secret Jedi training sessions.
• 📊 The Vibe-Check Form Guide: Who’s here for the gala and who’s here for the war?
The Unibet Hurdle is more than a race—it’s a mood. Whether you’re Team #SirGinoSwagger or Team #LionHeart, don’t head to the bookies without reading the only guide that prioritizes “Equine Ego” over actual stats.
🏇 A Quieter Trials Day: Sending Well Wishes to Harry Cobden
🏇 Cobden on the Sidelines: A Quiet Week for the Title Charge
It’s a strange sight for a Saturday afternoon: the entries are out, the tapes are ready to go up, and the name Harry Cobden is nowhere to be found on the racecard.
If you feel like something is missing from your weekend punting, you aren’t alone. Here is the lowdown on why the Ditcheat dynamo is taking a breather.
Silks and Shenanigans 