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This is the self indulgent section of the site where the site editor, Paul Ostermeyer, muses and pontificates about the world of racing .... why?

Well it is my site and I can if I want to - you may disagree with my views, if you do, or even if you agree, please feel free to let me know using the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of the page. I may even publish some of the responses.

Articles over six months old can be found in the archive

 

The Ugly Face Of Racing - The Beast reveals the ugliest racecourse setting in Britain. (04/09/09)

Disillusioned With Racing - The Beast is falling out of love with racing (10/09/09)

Expect The Unexpected - A run of the mill Ffos Las meeting turns into something very special (13/09/09)

A Real Star - The Beast reflects on an emotional Sunday afternoon in the Bois de Boulogne (05/10/09)

A Cultural Thing? - The Beast bemoans the number of drunks spoiling race meetings (08/10/09)

Dignity In Death - The Beasts looks at what happens when horses die on the course (12/10/09)

Old Friends - The Beast welcomes the return of NH racing and old friends (23/10/09)

The (Sand) Pits Of Racing - The Beast bemoans twenty years of all-weather racing (04/11/09)

A Matter Of Timing - The Beast contends avoiding race clashes is not rocket science (09/11/09)

A Tale Of Two Meetings - The Beast looks at two contrasting race meetings on the same day (28/11/09)

Not Perfect But ... - Has The Beast found the meanest bookmakers in the world? (09/12/09)

BBC Contempt - Sports Personality Of The Year once again underlines the contempt the BBC has for racing (14/12/09)

A Symmetrical Year - The Beast takes a look back at 2009 (30/12/09)

A Question Of Timing - The Beast questions late inspections (02/01/10)

Few Converts From TV - The Beast suggests it is more difficult for TV to attract new racegoers (04/01/10)

Dinosaurs For No Change - The Beast wonders what hope Racing For Change has when even innocuous changes are slammed (06/01/10)

The Good Old Days - The Beast muses about bad weather and having to use cash again (20/01/10)

Think Before You Write - The Beast gets a reminder to think before he writes (03/02/10)

The Nutter On The Bus - The Beast argues his car is a tool of his trade and when it is off the road he meets The Nutter On The Bus (15/02/10)

The Curate's Egg - The Beast looks at the latest Racing For Change suggestions plus a few other observations (23/02/10)

Common Sense Prevails - The Beast applauds a common sense decision by Chepstow Stewards (28/02/10)

Odds And Sods - The Beast Muses on Cheltenham, Late Inspections and a missing curry (10/03/10)

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