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    Matthew Sutcliffe

    Matthew Sutcliffe

    Matthew Sutcliffe is a weekly columnist for GG.co.uk and is a relatively fresh face within the racing industry. It wasn’t until he was asked to write an article for the Betting and Gaming Council regarding his first experience of the Cheltenham Festival in 2021 that he decided to pursue a career within the game, and as an English Literature Graduate, combining his love of racing and passion for writing only seemed natural. Matthew began to write his own racing blog along with putting up selections on Twitter, where he would typically seek winners at larger odds accompanied by an extensive write up. After gaining a following from the aforementioned, Matthew was approached by GG.co.uk in March to write his weekly column, ‘pointers and punts’, focusing on eye-catching runs from the previous weekend and ‘value’ plays for the following weekend.

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    Brilliant Bow Echo remains unbeaten after Sussex Stakes success

    Bow Echo took his record to an unblemished six from six as he landed the Group 1 Sussex Stakes. Partnered by Billy Loughnane in each of them, the pair defied Gstaad for the third time despite Coolmore’s attempt at boxing them in. Bow Echo travelled well in rear, with Billy Loughnane unperturbed by Puerto Rico...