INFO FROM THE MORNING LINE SATURDAY MARCH 13th 2010

WATCH CHANNEL4 THE MORNING LINE EVERY SATURDAY FROM 8AM TO 9AM


Saturday’s Channel4 The Morning Line is a good place to start for all those out there who wish to begin an adventure into horseracing, to following racing as a hobby/leisure pursuit perhaps. Who knows where such an adventure may lead you.



An entertaining and interesting program detailing to-days jump racing. Plus a preview countdown to the British Four Day Cheltenham Jumps Festival Meeting starting on Tuesday 16 March ongoing over four days. 2010.



Today’s meetings covered by Channel4 Racing

Sandown Jumps 2.00 6 races £ 200k

Ayr Jumps 2.10 7 races £ 45k

Chepstow Jumps 2.20 6 races £ 32k


The Morning Line’s Team to-day are:-

NICK LUCK HOST
Form Specialist/Broadcaster/Commentator.
‘Bloodhorse Illiterate’



JOHN FRANCOME
Retired professional jump jockey. Horseman of the highest caliber.
Specialist/Broadcaster/Commentator/Journalist/Author
‘Bloodhorse Literate’



TANYA STEVENSON
Form Specialist/Broadcaster/Commentator.
‘Bloodhorse Illiterate



JOHN McCRIRICK THE PUNTERS CHAMPION
Form Specialist/Broadcaster/Commentator. Bloodhorse Illiterate’
Read JOHN McCRIRICK’S WORLD of BETTING. ‘Double carpet’ and all
that! Published by Stanley Paul and Co. Ltd in 1991. ISBN 0 09 175021 0
Mac dedicates his book to his wife as follows, ‘ TO THE BOOBY “ So lucky to have hooked her wonderful boy out of the great fish tank of life.”

Mac and Booby visit the betting world at top races around the globe – the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe in France, the Breeders Cup in America and the Japan Cup in the Far East. Meeting the bookmakers, and learning how they react to the ebb and flow of the market on the racecourse. Mc Cririck’s book a guide to his world of wagering. Don’t have a bet without it.




MICK FITZGERALD GUEST STAR
Recently retired top jump jockey. Professional horseman of the highest caliber. ‘Bloodhorse Literate’

Read Mick’s book ‘Better Than Sex’ My Biography with Donn McClean
Sports / Biography www.racingpost.com Published in 2008.
ISBN 978 - 1 -905156 56 – 6




JIM McGRATH
Form Specialist/Broadcaster/Commentator. ‘Bloodhorse Illiterate’
Jim worked until very recently with Phil Bull’s Timeform. Read PHIL BULL the biography. Researched and compiled by HOWARD WRIGHT (Racing Post).
First published in 1995 by Portway Press Limited Halifax.
ISBN Number 0 – 900599 – 76 – 6


PHIL BULL born in 1910 the son of a miner and a schoolteacher, was brought up in West Yorkshire, educated at Hemsworth Grammar School, he graduated from Leeds University with a degree in mathematics . He taught the subject in London in the early 1930’s, but used it to greatest effect as the basis for betting on horses.


The most successful punter of the era, he became a noted writer and a leading owner – breeder. He first published Timeform in 1948, and remained associated with the Halifax – based company until his death at the age of 79 in 1989.


As well as making his own fortune out of betting – and helping others to do the same – Phil Bull lived through the period of greatest change in Turf history. His trenchant comment and criticism contributed greatly towards the post - war revolution in racing administration.


Bull: The Biography plots the various ups and downs of his personal life, and charts the many changes in racing, in a skilful record which combines meticulous scholarship and penetrating insight.


It brings together for the first time the many sides to the character of a remarkable man – mainly in his own words.


HOWARD WRIGHT the Racing Post A native of Doncaster, he made a brief working excursion to London before joining Timeform in 1964, at the age of 18. It was the start of a lifetime career in racing journalism.





ALISTAIR DOWN HOSTS BREAKFAST SPECIAL Direct from Cheltenham Racecourse where all the final preparations are well underway with only 3 days left to go. Alistair’s breakfast guests are:



TERRY BIDDLECOME. Retired top jump jockey. Professional horseman of the highest caliber. ‘Bloodhorse Literate’



VENETIA WILLIAMS
Retired jump jockey. Professional horsewoman of the highest caliber. A Licensed British Racehorse Trainer “Bloodhorse Literate.”



BARRY GERAGHTY. A current Irish / British licensed jump jockey. Professional horseman of the highest caliber. With an exciting book of rides next week over the four day Cheltenham Festival. “Bloodhorse Literate.


ENDS