Racing: Inside information

SOME UNUSUAL and useful statistics to assist in the search for winners at the Derby meeting are among the innovations in the latest racing publication to hit the bookstands, Channel 4's Inside Racing.

Launched this week, the magazine, which costs pounds 2.25, also provides detailed analysis of other fixtures during June including Royal Ascot. John McCririck contributes a betting 'masterclass' on the Epsom Classic, John Francome gives hints on what to look for in the paddock, John Oaksey recalls Mill Reef's Derby and Graham Goode assesses the best value to be found when buying binoculars.