Weatherbys guide

Depends whether you find the write ups on the contenders for each major race useful. Last year's festival was a stinker for trends so it will be interesting to see which have been modified in this year's book :)

Its much much more than a stats book

if you have to ask then no

I'm interested in what people think of it. Personally I tend to use it primarily for the handicaps as I already have fairly well set ideas for the other races.

I tend to find the write ups about specific horses less relevant as it is published so far in advance of the final decs it is a bit hit and miss.

Bluebirdfan I would be interested to know more about your views?

I buy it every year though I get what your saying about h'cap trends.
The line I take is that knowing what my staking strategy will be for the bonanza 13 quid for a guide will not be money wasted

Views on the big races, plus they speak to Irish experts, Bromley etc etc

Its a great read, think the stats are useful mainly in ruling horses out rather than picking the winner.

think the stats are useful mainly in ruling horses out rather than picking the winner.

Agree 100%.

I find it a useful starting point to get the 25 runner handicaps down to about half a dozen. Otherwise days like the Thursday are impossible especially if I have been on the sauce for the 1st 2 days!

'Thursday are impossible especially if I have been on the sauce for the 1st 2 days!'

Plus Monday night - if you're anything like me you wouldn't get a minutes sleep Monday without 9 pints and a few large JDs....

any1 know which preview evenings they cover ?? ive paid for that preview evening report just wonderd if any1 knew ty

dave - I was asking myself the same question only 10 mins ago !

Date                                                    Location
Thursday February 24th                  Exeter Racecourse
Wednesday March 2nd                    Oswestry Cricket Club
Thursday March 3rd                         Bangor Racecourse
Thursday March 3rd                         London Racing Club
Tuesday March 8th                          Carlisle Racecourse
Wednesday March 9th                   Towcester Racecourse
Thursday March 10th                     Knaresborough Cricket Club
Thursday March 10th                     Midlands Racing Club
Sunday March 13th                         Lygon Arms – Chipping Campden

im hoping theres more than that horse9, otherwise that could well have been a waste of £10.95 !!!!  ive just emailed wetherbys so will update u tmoro if they reply

on a slightly different tack, does anyone know if it will be possible to buy this retail?

obviously i've seen the links to pre-order it and get it delivered by post - but is this the only way to get it - or does it just mean that it arrives a couple of days before being available in WH Smith for example?