All posts tagged "Horses"
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Racing Ahead
/ 7 months agoCalling mathematicians! Random starting prices give me a headache
WHILST I understand the basic starting prices of horses in a race; 1/1 (evens) 2/1, 3/1 etc, can any one enlighten...
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Racing Ahead
/ 7 months agoNot such a bad return for a flat white & biscuit
PLACEPOT PETE BEEN through one of those runs where I just think in terms of ‘money back to use again tomorrow’....
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Racing Ahead
/ 7 months agoFLYING EVE’S BORN TO WIN
Nick Townsend talks to in-form trainer Eve Johnson Houghton Step into Woodway stables at Blewbury, high in the Oxfordshire Downs, and...
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Racing Ahead
/ 8 months agoBens Saturday Tips of The Day
Another ultra competitive Saturday afternoon means there is plenty for punters to get stuck in to. Newbury hosts a decent card...
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Racing Ahead
/ 8 months agoFRANKEL SIRES 100 GROUP WINNERS IN RECORD TIME
Champion Sire FRANKEL has sired 100 Group/Graded winners in a record time of 3144 days, ahead of Danehill (also bred by...
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Tips
/ 8 months agoBens Tips for Day Four & Five of Glorious Goodwood
Friday I am a forgiving punter at the best of times but I really have to be today if I’m putting...
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Tips
/ 8 months agoBens Day one of the Glorious Goodwood Tips
Day one of the Glorious Goodwood looks befitting of the current weather we are having and I’m anticipating a corker of...
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Tales from the Betting Ring
/ 8 months agoKINGSIZE BETS BUT WITH NO BLUFF
Simon Nott gives it large round the betting ring for Ascot’s Royal highlight Where do you think you are – Royal...
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Irish Racing
/ 8 months agoSERIOUS JOY HAS LYONS MADE UP
Karl Hedley sends an update on the Flat action from across the Irish Sea The weather is really starting to heat...
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News
/ 8 months agoMY TIME FOR A WARM DOWN
Robert Cooper reflects on tragedy and triumph during his 50+ years in racing Just now the mundane seems such an attractive...
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Racing Ahead
/ 8 months agoLOOKING BACK TO THE FUTURE
Rolf Johnson finds election date betting furore marks ‘golden anniversary’ of 50-year-old Carmel track coup The sweet smell of Sticky Toffee...
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News
/ 8 months agoMIXED GOING FOR SUMMER JUMPERS
Jeremy Grayson scours a pick of cancellation and wet weather survivors David Dennis MARKET RASEN, July 7 (Good) 2m1f43yds (+129yds) 0-100...
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Racing Ahead
/ 8 months agoONWARD & UPWARD FOR TOM
Richard Eagle catches up with emerging trainer Tom Ward in Lambourn At the age of 12 most young lads have little...
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Racing Ahead
/ 8 months agoTRULY THE BEST WE’VE EVER HAD
Ben Hastie recalls the track and stud career of Coolmore super sire Galileo On March 30, 1998, a foal was born...
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Glorious Goodwood
/ 8 months agoGOLD AGE IS CUP CUT OFF
Andy Newton looks at form and trends for the Glorious Goodwood classic We’ve a Glorious Goodwood this year that runs in...
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Racing Ahead
/ 8 months agoNO SUCH THING AS ABSURDE IN TEXTBOOK WIN
Andy Newton looks back at Frankie’s finale 12 months ago and examines lessons learned from betting trends Absurde, left, ridden by...
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Guest Blogs
/ 8 months agoReaders’ Letters
We are delighted to be receiving your letters for publication so please keep them coming. You can post them to us...
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Tips
/ 9 months agoBens Day 2 &3 Newmarket Tips
It’s a busy weekend and one I am looking forward to. Ascot, York and Newmarket are 3 of my favourite tracks...
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Tips
/ 9 months agoBens Day 1 Newmarket Tips
It’s Day 1 of the Newmarket July meeting today as we look set for a high quality 3 days worth of...
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Racing Ahead
/ 9 months agoHollywood Bets Durban July – a race meeting like no other.
After two days watching work at Summerveld, talking to trainers, trying to assess the form, and listening to my peers, race...
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News
/ 9 months agoIt’s Time For The Durban July
By Sean Trivass As many of you will have realised by now, I am a champion of International racing as well...
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Irish Racing
/ 9 months agoDYLAN GETS ZEM IN AS LIFFEY FLOWS FOR PAT
Karl Hedley sets about spotting Irish talent ahead of Galway and Curragh highlights The Flat season is well and truly upon...
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Racing Ahead
/ 9 months agoRUNNING ON EMPTY
Rolf Johnson mourns the ‘lost souls’ of the Downs on Derby day Twenty-seven thousand five hundred souls attended this year’s 245th...
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Racing Ahead
/ 9 months agoPOISED TO TAKE PRIDE OF PLACE
Richard Eagle looks on as Epsom’s home of Eclipse rebuilds for the future Epsom Downs House and inset, below, Epsom finish...
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Racing Ahead
/ 9 months agoKYP DOUBLE CROWNS IT FOR AIDAN
Ballydoyle comeback star highlights Royal meeting with ‘millions-to-one’ Ascot Gold Cup triumph Kyprios ridden by Ryan Moore Every sport needs heroes...
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Racing Ahead
/ 9 months agoSIX IS OUT SINCE 1886
Stats ace Andy Newton examines the form and trends ahead of the Sandown showcase This month also sees excellent Group 1...
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Racing Ahead
/ 9 months agoHEAT IS ON
Andy Newton assesses the numbers as temperatures in York rise More than halfway through the year now, folks, but that also...
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Racing Ahead
/ 10 months agoRob Burrow’s charity horse, Macarone, enjoy its first race since Rob’s sad death.
Macarone was cheered on by Lindsey, her children and family, who are committed to honouring Rob’s legacy. Lindsey Burrow attended Thirsk...
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Tips
/ 10 months agoBen’s Saturday Tips
Saturday A busy day up and down the country tomorrow as we prepare for a big week next week at Ascot....
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Irish Racing
/ 10 months agoFLAT IS SIMMERING AT IRISH TRACKS
Karl Hedley casts an eye over the up and coming stars of the summer action over on the Emerald Isle The...