Before considering the new NH season there is one flat trainer worth a mention. Mick Quinlan is still a relative newcomer to Newmarket but certainly one who looks as though as he is here to stay.

This could be described as a ‘gambling stable’ though 2006 has been somewhat frustrating with almost twice as many seconds as winners. However a 50/1 Group 3 winner in September has now resulted in a profit to a level stake.

How then to increase your chances of winning with this stable. The simple answer is often to ‘follow the money’ with few of the winners going unbacked.