Journalists

Craig Thake

Head of data (technical & development)

Craig Thake is head of data (technical & development) at the Racing Post, having worked for the newspaper since 1986. He contributes in an editorial capacity through the writing of his thought-provoking Another View columns.

Craig’s articles

The duds even Aidan has forgotten about: it's time for our alternative O'Brien award

Another View

Hard ground, walkovers and a different course - Cheltenham's Showcase meeting has undergone an amazing transformation

Another View

An exciting finish and an exciting winner should not mask the St Leger's glaring decline

Another View

Well-endowed maidens attracting some notable trainers - and that's a trend well worth cottoning on to

Another View

Bank holidays are in sad decline - why not let unloved Brigadier Gerard march to the rescue

Another View

We've had lots of finishers in the National before and future runnings could still throw up plenty of drama

Another View

Is the mares' programme delivering results or just diluting the Cheltenham Festival?

Another View

Who has the handicapper let in lightly in the Grand National? Our ratings experts have their say

Grand National festival

Drastic action is needed to improve field sizes at the top level - so could scrapping entry fees be the answer?

Another View

When ten lengths isn't ten lengths: how Ireland's crazy approach to beaten distances makes form study even harder

Another View

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