Matt first went racing in February 1982 at just 3 months old. Attracted to the sport by Desert Orchid in the late 80's, a media degree started a path to horse racing journalism. Owner of many horses and greyhounds through the years, the latter has led to the formation of the myracing greyhound syndicate, a Greyhound Writers Association membership as well as appearances on Racing Post Greyhound TV.
NEVERBEEN TO PARIS was well supported last week at Newmarket, pulling away his chance. His previous effort at Catterick looks solid so the return to a turning track may help, with a first-time hood added to get him to settle. Istanbul Sultan is well worth a try at this trip, he along with course and distance winner Austrian School head the dangers.