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Betting Advice for King George and Queen Elizabeth Stakes
24-Jul-2008

SWIMMING against the tide is rarely advisable and often takes a bit of courage. However we shall be going against the flow when we take on the hot favourite in one of Europe's biggest races . . . the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (4.20) Ascot on Saturday.

Betting Advice for Weatherbys Super Sprint Stakes
18-Jul-2008

Last week we used a trainer's form as the key to successfully unlocking a tricky handicap and we will need similar clues to help us in Newbury's big race on Saturday - the Weatherbys Super Sprint Stakes (3.25) over 5f. This £140,000 contest provides an opportunity for smaller operations to bag a major league prize. The race is for two-year-olds bought or sold as yearlings by public auction for less than 45,000 guineas.

Betting Tips for the Irish Oaks
11-Jul-2008

Another weekend, another Group One and surely another Ballydoyle winner?

On Sunday the spotlight falls on The Curragh for the Darley Irish Oaks which has been won in the past by the likes of Ouija Board.

The John Smith's Cup- Who Should You Back?
10-Jul-2008

A maximum field of 20 tackle the 1m 2f trip on the 49th running of the John Smith's Cup, the highlight of a seven race card at York. It is never a bad idea to stick to in-form trainers in these big fields and we've plenty of options on Saturday. Mark Johnston, who looks to be returning to form runs Eradicate. And Mick Channon, who has had a good spell recently, saddles the top two in the weights, Championship Point and Halicarnassus.

New Approach will go off around evens for the Irish Derby

Irish Derby: Horseracing tips
27-Jun-2008

Some were predicting earlier in the week that New Approach could go off as short as 1/2 for Sunday's Irish Derby at the Curragh, but the Betfair market suggests that the weekend price could be nearer evens

Back Carribean Sunset in the Coronation Stakes

Royal Ascot: Day four preview
20-Jun-2008

Ladies Day was yesterday, but today focuses on the fillies in the Coronation Stakes (3.45pm) at Royal Ascot. It promises to be an intriguing clash, not least because four of them finished in a heap in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket in May

Back Abraham Lincoln for the Wokingham Stakes

Royal Ascot: Day five preview
20-Jun-2008

Saturday's two big sprints, the Golden Jubilee (3.45pm) and the Wokingham Stakes (4.25pm), have been tarnished by the fact that most races at Royal Ascot this year have been won by horses who were racing from the low to middle numbered draws

Royal Ascot: Day two preview
18-Jun-2008

This is the day where sheep-like punters hope to make a fortune at Royal Ascot. Bankable starts as the shortest-priced favourite for the Royal Hunt Cup (4.20pm) since Pall Mall in 1959, while Duke of Marmalade is a warm order for the Prince of Wales's Stakes (3.45pm)

Royal Ascot: Day one preview
17-Jun-2008

Anticipation is a general requirement for those with a love of racing, but surely it must have been difficult to curb enthusiasm for the opening day of Ascot this afternoon, which features three Group 1s in a row?

Back Classic Conquest for the Derby at Epsom

The Derby preview: horseracing betting
06-Jun-2008

The Derby is one of the most enduring races in the calendar, not only because it provides the rubber stamp as far as breeding is concerned, but also because it is one of the few races in the world which demands the complete thoroughbred animal puts in a flawless performance

Back Look Here each-way for the Epson Oaks

The Oaks preview: horseracing betting
05-Jun-2008

Very rarely in racing do you, as a punter, look at a horse's form, time and again, and question, why is it such a big price? Looking at the field for this year's Epsom Oaks, the filly in question is called Look Here.

The Oaks latest: Horseracing tips
04-Jun-2008

The Betfair punters with big ante-post prices about Lush Lashes and Chinese White for the Oaks will be further heartened by the news that Timeform have the pair at the top of their Epsom ratings

According to the Betfair market New Approach is set to run in the Derby

New Approach set to run: Derby latest
02-Jun-2008

New Approach's price movements in the Betfair ante-post Epsom Derby market will become the stuff of betting legend if he runs, as is now expected, and wins the Classic on Saturday.

John of Gaunt Stakes: Racing tips
30-May-2008

The pre-Derby meeting lull hits racing this weekend, but pulses can still be moved out of first gear with the John of Gaunt Stakes at Haydock this weekend.

Back Happy Boy to win the Brigadier Gerard Stakes

Brigadier Gerard Stakes: Racing tips
29-May-2008

Brigadier Gerard was one of the greatest thoroughbreds to grace the turf in the 20th century, so it's always been a bit of a let-down to see his eponymous race at Sandown graded as a Group 3.

Derby latest: horseracing betting
29-May-2008

Dual English & Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Henrythenavigator is trading at 20/1 on Betfair for the Epsom Derby as his trainer Aidan O'Brien poured cold water on the colt's prospects of lining up for the Classic encounter on June 7th.

Back Dandy Man in the Temple Stakes at Haydock on Saturday

Temple Stakes: horseracing betting
23-May-2008

The Temple Stakes, a Group 2 5f race, is one of the greats in the racing calendar, and yet the powers that be have moved it around more times than a steam fair.

Irish Guineas meeting: horseracing tips
23-May-2008

The Irish are dominating racing this weekend with the 2,000 Guineas (Sat,3.45pm) 1,000 Guineas (Sun, 3.35pm) and Tattersalls Gold Cup (Sun, 3pm) at the Curragh. To get the blood pumping, there is the heavyweight clash in the Irish 2,000 Guineas between Henrythenavigator and New Approach.

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Horse racing betting: Tote ten to follow
21-May-2008

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York Dante Meeting Day 3: Racing tips
16-May-2008

All of us suffer from age at some point, and for punters to unravel today's Yorkshire Cup (2.40pm), they'll need to decide whether the legendary Sergeant Cecil has had his time.

York Dante Meeting Day 2: racing tips
15-May-2008

Punters have called correctly the Dante Stakes for the last three years, sending off as favourite winners Authorized and Motivator, who subsequently won the Derby, as well as Septimus in 2006.

York Dante Meeting: horseracing tips
14-May-2008

Flat racing fans have had Oaks and Derby clues aplenty during the last week, and the York Dante meeting provides a further section of the Classic jigsaw puzzle. The Musidora Stakes (2.40pm) is the last of the recognised Oaks trials for fillies and the bookmakers will be mindful of the winner

Chester May meeting Day 3: Horse racing betting
09-May-2008

More clues on offer today at Chester, where the Roodee stages two Group 3 races; the Ormonde Stakes (2.45pm) and the Dee Stakes (2.15pm). The latter should provide yet more information on the Derby picture and the race has thrown up Epsom heroes Kris Kin and Oath in the last ten years.

Vivaldi should be backed for the Chester Vase

Chester Vase: May meeting Day 2 - Horse racing betting
08-May-2008

Chester puts on day two of its wonderful May meeting this afternoon and the Chester Vase forms the cornerstone of today's action. As a Derby trial, the Vase has had a mixed history, but last year's success by Soldier of Fortune proved the race's ability to throw up a top-notch horse

New Approach is a short price to win the 2,000 Guineas

2,000 Guineas: latest Horseracing betting
02-May-2008

Punters wagering on the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday must be keenly aware of the single most important thing that affects the betting market on the first Classic of the year – hype.

Natagora is 4/1 for the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket

1,000 Guineas: horseracing betting latest
30-Apr-2008

Looking out of the window, punters may not expect a beautiful day on Sunday when the 1,000 Guineas is run at Newmarket, but clerk of the course Michael Prosser was adamant on Tuesday that would be the situation this weekend.

Gold Cup betting: horseracing latest
24-Apr-2008

It's a pity there aren't more meetings like this weekend's eight-race card at Sandown. The Esher track hosts one of the best day's racing in the calendar with the mixed meeting always proving popular with punters and race-goers alike.

New Approach is likely to miss The Derby at Epsom

New Approach set to miss The Derby
22-Apr-2008

Long-time Derby favourite New Approach has effectively been ruled out of the Epsom showpiece on June 7th by his trainer Jim Bolger.

Back Opera Mundi for the Scottish Grand National

Scottish Grand National preview: latest odds
18-Apr-2008

National Hunt trainers from all over Britain are flocking to Ayr for the Scottish Grand National (3.40pm) this weekend. All in, 24 horses go to post, and due to the presence of top-weight Halcon Generlardais, it appears that just three horses are running in the handicap, ie: running with the right amount of weight for their allotted handicap mark.

2,000 Guineas: early form guide
18-Apr-2008

Twice Over is the new second-favourite for the 2,000 Guineas after his gutsy defeat of John Gosden's Raven's Pass in the Craven Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday

Newmarket Craven Day 2: Racing tips
17-Apr-2008

Trainer John Gosden sent out Infallible to win yesterday's Nell Gwyn Stakes in impressive style and the bookmakers are taking few chances with his Raven's Pass in today's 1m Craven Stakes (3.45pm).

Back Shabiba at 7/1 at the Newmarket Craven meeting

Newmarket Craven meeting: Racing tips
16-Apr-2008

Flat fans will be out in force this week, aiming to pick up clues at the two-day Craven meeting: which horses have wintered well, which haven't, and whether anything on show here has a hope in the 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas next month.

Flat racing: weekend betting outlook
11-Apr-2008

There are some classy animals on display on the Flat this weekend, despite the racing having a moderate look to it. There is only one Group race this weekend, which takes place at the Curragh, and all eyes will be trained on US Ranger, Aidan O'Brien's recently-acquired miler.

Racing punters have the Derby and the Scottish Grand National to look forward to

Mid-week horse racing update
10-Apr-2008

The middle weeks of April see the traditional lull in racing after the thrills of Cheltenham and the spills of the Grand National. Punters are never sure at this stage of the season whether to look to the National Hunt races or to the gearing up of the Flat.

Cloudy Lane will start as favourite for the Grand National

Horseracing latest: Grand National preview
04-Apr-2008

Australians claim that the Melbourne Cup is the "race that stops a nation", but the Grand National at Aintree can probably claim to be a race that stops the world. The famous 4m 4f marathon is a unique steeplechase and one that sets British hearts racing.

Master Minded goes off favourite at Aintree today

Horseracing odds: Grand National meeting Day 2
04-Apr-2008

The first day of the Aintree meeting went firmly the bookies' way as hotpots Inglis Drever and Kauto Star were beaten. Kauto Star was beaten at 4/7 on the line by Ryanair Chase winner Our Vic, while trainer Howard Johnson vowed that Inglis Drever would never return to Aintree again after he was overturned at 13/8 in the Long Distance hurdle.

Back Lough Derg at the Aintree Grand National meeting

Horseracing latest: Grand National meeting day 1
03-Apr-2008

The first two days of the Aintree meeting are always overshadowed by the spectre of the Grand National, but despite the great steeplechase taking place on Saturday, punters would be making a mistake were they to ignore the undercard action.

Horse Racing Betting: Dubai World Cup meeting
28-Mar-2008

This weekend sees the richest horse-racing meeting in the world. Forget Cheltenham, forget the five-days of Royal Ascot, because in one day there is more than $21m up for grabs at Nad Al Sheba for the Dubai World Cup meeting.

Horse Racing: Dubai World Cup
25-Mar-2008

Trainers, owners and jockeys are queuing up to get red-hot Dubai World Cup favourite Curlin beaten, but a bombastic show by his connections on Tuesday made punters realize why the American horse of the Year is as short as 1/3 to scoop Saturday's $6m showpiece.

Kempton farce
19-Mar-2008

Punters were left scratching their heads yesterday after 14/1 shot Sol Rojo won the four runner Apprentice Handicap; the opener on Kempton's card.

Denman, left, goes for glory in the Gold Cup at Cheltenham

Horseracing latest: Cheltenham Festival - Day 4
14-Mar-2008

There have been some magnificent Gold Cup winners in recent times, not least Best Mate, who managed to carry off racing's Blue Riband three times between 2002 and 2004.

Cheltenham Festival Ante Post Markets Betting tips
13-Mar-2008

Now is as good a time as any to take a look at the antepost markets for the Cheltenham Festival and, of course, the totesport Gold Cup is the highlight of the four-day meeting, so this is the first of the championship races we will look to for a value bet.

Cheltenham offers from Paddypower on Fri March 15 2008
13-Mar-2008

Not only are Paddy Power offering a free £30 bet to any new users who sign up during Cheltenham week - they are also running a special promotion for Friday's racing which will refund any single losing stake if your horse falls.

Inglis Drever is bidding to make history by winning the World Hurdle for a third time

Horseracing latest: Cheltenham Festival - Day 3
13-Mar-2008

Strap yourselves in punters, because the next two days of racing at Cheltenham are going to be the greatest you have ever seen. Due to the high winds yesterday, we have no fewer than ten races, all live this afternoon from Prestbury Park.

Cheltenham Video Preview
12-Mar-2008

Keep up-tp-date with all that is happening at Cheltenham via this Ladbrokes fantastic video service of Cheltenham 2008.

Horseracing latest: Cheltenham Festival - day 2
12-Mar-2008

Racing at Cheltenham has been abandoned today (Wednesday) due to high winds. The races will be spread out over the next two days. Racing kicks off at 12.30pm tomorrow on a ten-race card, although punters should check the distances of each race as some have been amended, or moved between the Old Course and the New Course

Bet on Cheltenham 2008!
11-Mar-2008

Bet on the Cheltenham Festival - the greatest week of racing on the sporting calendar. Bettingchoice have collected all the best bets and offers from online bookmakers to make the betting process easier for you. So read on for the best current offers for Cheltenham 2008.

Istabraq won the Champion Hurdle last year

Horseracing latest: Cheltenham day one
11-Mar-2008

Forget Christmas and forget Easter because today the tapes go up on the greatest festival of them all – the Cheltenham Festival and here's our day one preview and tips

Ruby Walsh has been backed into evens to be the Festivals top jockey

Horseracing betting: bookies expect £600m Cheltenham
10-Mar-2008

Britain's bookmakers are setting themselves for a record-breaking Cheltenham Festival, with turnover expected to exceed £600 million for the four-day festival that will climax with the long-awaited Gold Cup showdown between Kauto Star and Denman on Friday.

Ashkazer is 7/2 for the Imperial Cup at Sandown

Horseracing latest: Imperial Cup preview
06-Mar-2008

Health warning - We hope to get through this article with not one mention of what is happing in the racing firmament next week, nor how excited we are getting about what may happen over four days in the middle of next week.