Chris Simpson has been working on his Unofficial Velka Pardubicka website Velka Pardubicka Steeplechase - (webs.com) for thirty years, and it is a goldmine of accurate and eclectic information about the great race, in English language.

Each year at about this time, Chris posts his accurate introductions to the runners and riders. Nowadays access to accurate information and to videos of races is very good via the website of the Jockey Club of the Czech Republic Jockey Club (dostihyjc.cz). Even without knowledge of Czech language, it is possible to follow the events in Czech racing in some detail, as Chris’s website proves.

Every year, his analysis is detailed, accurate and logical. What happens on the day of the race may or may not reflect Chris’s predictions, but as a preparation for English-speakers following the 132^nd Velka Pardubicka the Unofficial Velka Pardubicka website is highly recommended reading.

I cannot agree with Chris’s tip for Imphal to win this year’s race – but what do I know in comparison with Chris Simpson!