Opinion

Randomly drinking claret for breakfast

The appalling, ongoing gloom of daily life in Blighty, was made so much brighter this week by several Random Acts of Kindness (or RAKs) to the Editor.

Aug 29 •

If only mending Blighty was as easy as picking winners at York!

I occasionally poke my nose into the pages of Huffington Post, largely when I need to take the edge off my boyish enthusiasm for life.

Aug 23 •

Diary of a (partially) broken man

Sunday 17th August: Perfectly splendid day, with exceedingly generous drinks and outstanding nibbles, (best so far this year by a distance), to…

Aug 19 •

A porcupine plays the piano, we give the tips for Saturdays TV racing and we have an interview with a great photographer.

With the Hovis brand being swallowed up this week, I’m overcome with northern nostalgia.

Aug 16 •

This is The Road To Hell

Another profitable weekend on the tipping front, and I am honestly doing my best not to sound too blasé.

Aug 12 •

The Secret Censor: How the UK's Online Safety Act is stifling free speech

Trigger warning: This article uses the appalling term, Age-Gated and contains a recipe!

Aug 3 •

Not exactly smelling of Roses today!

Day 1 of Galway and an object lesson in remembering names.

Jul 28 •

Government sues NHS on behalf of doctors for employing them.

It is quite possible, and entirely proper, that in this green and pleasant land, in the height of summer, that you be unaware or unconcerned about the…

Jul 25 •

One day, some day, it will all be fine...

...but meanwhile we'll just bank the occasional profit.

Jul 22 •

A look back in assuagement

An attempt not to be grumpy

Jul 16 •

Newmarket July Festival Day 2

I was strong on HALLELUJAH U in The Bahrain Trophy today, and he duly came in 3rd at 20/1.

Jul 10 •

Rumbling tum, or maybe it's grumbling...

Since about Tuesday or Wednesday last week, I have been marginally off-peak.

Jul 7 •

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