WELCOME BACK
Good morning, Clan 👋
I hope you all had a fantastic festive season with family and friends and are refreshed and ready for 2026.
Before we get into the sporting action, there are some major international issues worth noting.
Venezuela remains a very interesting situation, and Donald certainly knows how to dominate the headlines.
A horrific event in Switzerland 🇨🇭 has shocked many.
The Russia–Ukraine conflict continues with no end in sight.
Closer to home, South Africa faces ongoing challenges — it will be interesting to see whether any real action follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent acknowledgement of ANC shortcomings.
On the sporting front
Darts 🎯
Luke “The Nuke” Littler is simply unbelievable. For me, he’s sports personality of the year based on how he’s elevated darts and brought a younger generation into the game — although the award will probably go to Rory McIlroy or Lando Norris.
Football ⚽
Absolutely over the moon that Hearts are still top of the league and now favourites to stay there.
A similar story for the Gunners, which should keep Georgie the Greek smiling.
Racing 🏇
We have the King’s Plate at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, where Jan Van Goyen looks hard to beat. Add Double Grand Slam and Buffalo Storm Cody for a tempting punters’ treble.
The jump season is well underway, so here are some early Cheltenham thoughts and potential winners:
Mydaddypaddy
Lulamba
Sir Gino
Lossiemouth
Final Demand
Il Était Temps (for HW)
Woodhook
Teahupoo
Fact To File
Spindleberry
Dinoblue
Galopin Des Champs — shaping up to be a wide-open and superb Gold Cup 🏆
Have a great 2026, everyone.
Below is a true legend 👇
Good punting 👍
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