Thoughts and Reflections from contributors
26th October 2018
The art of paddock judgement
20th October 2018
Al is impressed by Middleham trainer Mark Johnston's sales ring technique
19th July 2018
Retraining of Racehorses - recent examples from Dodlands (writes Ian Aitken)
8th January 2018
Hartforth retires - an appreciation from owner Ian Aitken
25th November 2017
Wind-gate : further thoughts from Ian Aitken
21st November 2017
Declaration of Wind Ops in British racecards......the fall-out
10th September 2017
Al suggests a trait that may have made the late NH Sire Presenting a success
14th August 2017
Then and Now - Al reflects on changes in Scottish Racing......but is it for the best?
12th October 2016
Reflections of My (Racing) Life by Rory Bannerman
17th September 2016
Saturday morning, Dodlands Steading
18th January 2015
'Hey Al, Callum is riding well this season...'
27th November 2014
I'm Waiting for the Man....and so are a few in Racing, apparently
13th October 2014
Mr Angry is apparently..well, upset..at modern TV coverage of racing
8th December 2012
Al has a pop at race planning for NH mares
2nd September 2012
The remarkable Dave Brailsford - Al ponders on genius in sport
16th April 2012
National Healthcare - Allan Gilchrist's National thoughts
15th April 2012
Aintree reflections
13th April 2012
National trends, National lottery and National Velvet
11th March 2012
Reflections on the 'do-gooder' attitude
16th November 2011
Anticipation
14th September 2011
The Wonderful World of The Bloodstock Industry
10th July 2011
Tote in safe hands, surely?
23rd January 2011
Lady Linesmen and Chris Kamara
17th December 2010
Well done Russell Lindsay
14th December 2010
Champion Hurdle thoughts
21st November 2010
The Mentalist, twins and murderous trainers
14th November 2010
Race reading and analysis
29th October 2010
Everybody Out!
17th October 2010
Al Duncan contemplates the dilemma that racecourses face today.
8th October 2010
Someone on Racing UK has upset our owner.
