February 2008

Tonight's Market Movers: Friday

Editor / 29 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Here are the evening's Market Movers for Kempton, live on Betfair Radio, and Dundalk, for which commentaries will be provided on the Betfair Radio phone service....Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Special Bets... Fun, but also profitable?

Wayne Bailey / 29 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey is betraying his roots as a serious punter by, wait for it, trying his hand in the special bets market. Oh the horror!...Read more »

Ungaro worth another chance to atone for Kempton tumble

Graham Cunningham / 29 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Graham Cunningham talks us through his fancies in Saturday's racing with action from Doncaster and Kelso...Read more »

Santa Anita problems in the past: roll on kentucky!

Nick Shiambouros / 29 February 2008 / 1 Comments

It seems Santa Anita is coming out of a treacherous period and Nick's thoughts are now firmly fixed on that famous race, the Kentucky Derby....Read more »

LayDough: Fri 29 Feb Newbury 4.25

LayDough / 29 February 2008 / Leave a comment

LayDough heads to Newbury for the 4.25 on Friday....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Daily Selections: Friday

Nick Shiambouros / 29 February 2008 / 1 Comments

A late runner today at Wolverhampton is Nick's fancy. Although his rival is quite literally Always Bold, he remains Nick's Daily Selection...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 29 February 2008 / Leave a comment

An improving horse is Nick's 80/20 pick today. Don't waste any time though, as it runs early in the day....Read more »

LayDough: Thu 28 Feb Kempton 8.50

LayDough / 28 February 2008 / 2 Comments

LayDough heads to Kempton for the 8.50 on Thursday....Read more »

Market Movers: Friday's Racing

Editor / 28 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Here are the movers from the Betfair markets for all today's racing:...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 28 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Thursday's 80/20 is a generous gift, to you, from Mr N Shiambouros....Read more »

Market Movers: Wednesday Evening

Editor / 27 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Here are this evening's Market Movers from Kempton Park. Happy punting....Read more »

LayDough: Wed 27 Feb Kempton 9.20

LayDough / 27 February 2008 / Leave a comment

LayDough heads to Kempton for the 9.20 on Wednesday....Read more »

Trainers' Views: Paul Nicholls

Editor / 27 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Doing your homework in the run up to the Cheltenham Festival can be a time-consuming task. To lighten your load we've taken trainers' views on each of their horses and packed them into bite size audio files....Read more »

Kauto Star will be beaten in the Gold Cup: It's the Betfair Contrarian

The Betfair Contrarian / 27 February 2008 / Leave a comment

The Betfair Contrarian has never been one to shy away from a challenge, but when his sub-editor said "Kauto Star not to win the Gold Cup", the blood drained from his face and his legs went wobbly. Let's see how he got on in what must be his toughest assignment yet....Read more »

Market Movers: Wednesday 27th February

Editor / 27 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Here are Wednesday's market movers from Folkestone, Southwell, Wolverhampton and Downpatrick....Read more »

Gold Cup Odds: What will split Kauto and Denman?

Ian Dean / 27 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Ian Dean takes a look at the ins-and-outs of the epic battle that lies in store in the Cheltenham Festival showpiece in a couple of weeks...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 27 February 2008 / Leave a comment

No man is an island, but today's 80/20 is. Find it here....Read more »

Cheltenham Betting: How the Gold Cup will be run

Jack Houghton / 26 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Jack Houghton discusses the pace and tactics with which he expects to see Kauto Star, Denman and the field to run the Cheltenham Gold Cup...Read more »

LayDough: Tue 26 Feb Leicester 2.30

LayDough / 26 February 2008 / Leave a comment

LayDough heads to Leicester for the 2.50 on Tuesday....Read more »

Today's Market Movers

Editor / 26 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Here are the Market Movers for today's meetings at Catterick, Leicester and Lingfield....Read more »

Cheltenham betting: We won't see 'the luck of the Irish' on day three

Wayne Bailey / 26 February 2008 / 2 Comments

Wayne Bailey casts romance aside and recommends betting on the horses from this side of the Irish Sea on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 26 February 2008 / Leave a comment

A Yorkshire bobby dazzler today from our tipster....Read more »

Kauto Star v Denman: this is no grudge match

Editor / 25 February 2008 / 2 Comments

Betfair got the scoop as we spoke exclusively to the owners of the two players in this year's Cheltenham Gold Cup....Read more »

Politics and Racing: why racing should stick to the National Hunt

The Assistant / 25 February 2008 / Leave a comment

In the second part of a political fortnight, The Assistant says racing should not interfere in wider reaching issues....Read more »

LayDough: Mon 25 Feb Plumpton 5.20

LayDough / 25 February 2008 / Leave a comment

LayDough heads to Plumpton for the 5.20 on Monday....Read more »

Today's Market Movers

Editor / 25 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Lots of racing, and lots of market movement today. That can only mean one thing: here are the market movers....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 25 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Where's the 80/20? Plumpton, and here. Take a look....Read more »

My Way De Solzen beaten as Lough Derg trades at 400 in running

Tony Calvin / 24 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Dramatic in running betting on Betfair in the National Spirit Hurdle at Fontwell as My Way De Solzen gets pipped at the line by Lough Derg...Read more »

LayDough: Sun 24 Feb Kempton 3.05

LayDough / 24 February 2008 / 3 Comments

LayDough heads to Kempton for the 3.05 on Sunday....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 24 February 2008 / Leave a comment

This 'kid' could finally earn his spurs at Exeter......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Daily Selections

Nick Shiambouros / 24 February 2008 / 3 Comments

Nick expects this 'michael' to discover an electric finish at Kempton......Read more »

LayDough: Sat 23 Feb Newcastle 3.35

LayDough / 23 February 2008 / 7 Comments

LayDough heads to Newcastle for the big race on Saturday....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 23 February 2008 / 1 Comments

Auroras Encore can take centre stage at Newcastle...Read more »

Today's Market Movers

Editor / 22 February 2008 / Leave a comment

All the movers for this evening's racing from Exeter, Fontwell, Kempton and Naas...Read more »

LayDough: Fri 22 Feb Wolverhampton 8.20

LayDough / 22 February 2008 / Leave a comment

LayDough heads to Wolverhampton on Friday for the 8.20...Read more »

Ungaro all set for big run at Kempton

Graham Cunningham / 22 February 2008 / 2 Comments

Graham Cunningham gives us his tips for Kempton and a bit of rugby league to boot...Read more »

US Racing: light at the end of the tunnel for Santa Anita

Nick Shiambouros / 22 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros gives us his take on the latest in the Santa Anita track problems, takes a look back at recent racing and gives us his best bets for the upcoming action from across the pond...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 22 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Come Backstage at 2.35 for some 80/20 action......Read more »

Betfair Launches New Horseracing Home Page

Editor / 21 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Betfair has launched a new Horceracing Home Page in time for the Cheltenham Festival to add to your betting experience...Read more »

LayDough: Thu 21 Feb Southwell 3.00

LayDough / 21 February 2008 / Leave a comment

LayDough heads to Southwell to look at the 3.00...Read more »

Cheltenham Betting: England may have the chasers, but Ireland has it in the bumpers

Wayne Bailey / 21 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey has good news for punters searching for an Irish winner at the Festival...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 21 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Can former 80/20 selection come good?...Read more »

LayDough: Wed 20 Feb Kempton 9.20

LayDough / 20 February 2008 / 1 Comments

LayDough heads to Kempton to look at the final race....Read more »

Beware the clichés when placing your bets

Ian Dean / 20 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Sage words from Ian Dean to consider before pouring over the odds on this weekend's meetings at Kempton and Newcastle...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 20 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick won't be feeling black if his 80/20 comes in today....Read more »

Cheltenham Betting: When to back a Nicholls horse...

Wayne Bailey / 19 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey pinpoints when to back a horse from the Ditcheat yard of the current master...Read more »

LayDough: Tues 19 Feb Southwell 2.10

LayDough / 19 February 2008 / 1 Comments

LayDough heads to Southwell to look at the 2.10 on Southwell....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 19 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Here's hoping the frost steers clear of Taunton for Tuesday's 80/20....Read more »

LayDough: Mon 18 Feb Lingfield 4.40

LayDough / 18 February 2008 / 5 Comments

LayDough heads to Lingfield to look at the 4.40 on Monday....Read more »

First ever place SP market goes live today

Joe Dyer / 18 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Latest innovation hits the exchange this afternoon...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 18 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Can jockey-horse combination land third win together?...Read more »

Racing and politics - two rarely seen bedfellows

The Assistant / 17 February 2008 / Leave a comment

The Assistant muses on the sport's less than noble stance to some thorny issues...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 17 February 2008 / Leave a comment

*** REVISED 80/20*** REVISED 80/20*** REVISED 80/20 ***...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Daily Selections: February 11th - 17th

Nick Shiambouros / 17 February 2008 / 1 Comments

All Nick's selections wrapped up...Read more »

LayDough: Sun 17 Feb Southwell 2.30

LayDough / 17 February 2008 / Leave a comment

LayDough heads to Southwell for the 2.30 on Sunday....Read more »

Gold Cup Betting: Kauto Star will defend title

Joe Dyer / 17 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Kauto Star is expected to be fit to defend his Cheltenham Gold Cup following an injury scare at Ascot yesterday...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 16 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick's selection runs in an 18-runner hurdles could there be value in its price?...Read more »

LayDough: Sat 16 Feb Haydock 3.25

LayDough / 16 February 2008 / Leave a comment

LayDough heads to Haydock for the 3.25 on Saturday....Read more »

Racing Demon can place at Ascot, but Geeveem looks one to oppose at Haydock

Graham Cunningham / 15 February 2008 / 1 Comments

Plenty of talking points for Graham Cunningham this weekend, who can't help but be excited. And it's not just horse racing that's getting him going....Read more »

LayDough: Fri 15 Feb Sandown 2.35

LayDough / 15 February 2008 / Leave a comment

LayDough heads to Esher for the 2.35 at Sandown on Friday....Read more »

Get The Green Monkey off your back: US Racing Update

Nick Shiambouros / 15 February 2008 / Leave a comment

In today's US Racing we've got the latest on the track troubles at Santa Anita, a look ahead to the weekend, and news of an expensive retirement....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 15 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick will be trying to win hands down at Sandown....Read more »

Cheltenham Gold Cup Betting: Taffe's former champ offers place value

Wayne Bailey / 14 February 2008 / Leave a comment

2005 winner continues his comeback in Ireland on Saturday. Wayne Bailey can't wait to see the King in action...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 14 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Big price available on today's 80/20 selection...Read more »

LayDough: Wed 13 Feb Lingfield 2.40

LayDough / 13 February 2008 / 1 Comments

LayDough heads to Lingfield for the 2.40 on Wednesday...Read more »

Cheltenham Betting: Sectional timings should not be ignored in your punting plans

Simon Rowlands / 13 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Simon Rowlands explains how the stopwatch can aid your preparations for the Gold Cup, Champion Chase and more......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 13 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Defeated by Blue Bajan last time out, can Nick's selection taste victory today?...Read more »

LayDough: Tue 12 Feb Newcastle 3.10

LayDough / 12 February 2008 / Leave a comment

LayDough heads to Newcastle for the 3.10 on Tuesday...Read more »

Cheltenham Betting: Who will be top jockey at the Festival?

Wayne Bailey / 12 February 2008 / 3 Comments

Wayne Bailey runs over the principal contenders in this popular ante-post market...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 12 February 2008 / Leave a comment

A Folkestone runner has caught Nick's eye......Read more »

LayDough: Mon 11 Feb Plumpton 4.25

LayDough / 11 February 2008 / 4 Comments

LayDough heads to Plumpton on Monday for the 4.25...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 11 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Can December winner post a February success?...Read more »

The Observer Effect - is it useless to try to predict how a race will be run?

The Assistant / 10 February 2008 / Leave a comment

"The Assistant" uses Wilkipedia, financial markets and common sense to try and understand whether the Observer Effect is worth the paper it's written on...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Daily View: Sunday 10th February

Nick Shiambouros / 10 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Jim Bobs Girl is an interesting runner at Hereford......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 10 February 2008 / Leave a comment

There's a 'must-pick' at Hereford......Read more »

LayDough: Sun 10 Feb Exeter 3.00

LayDough / 10 February 2008 / Leave a comment

LayDough heads to Exeter on Sunday for the 3.00 race....Read more »

LayDough: Sat 9 Feb Ayr 1.45

LayDough / 09 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Two outsiders to consider for LayDough in the 1.45 at Ayr...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Daily View: Saturday 9th February

Nick Shiambouros / 09 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Newbury twice catches the eye of our man today......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 09 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Saturday's selection comes with a French twist at Warwick......Read more »

Master Minded gamble started at 340 - and hasn't finished yet

Editor / 08 February 2008 / 1 Comments

2m chasing division is there for the taking for Smith and Nicholls...Read more »

Newbury Betting: Opposing Nicholls can be a successful tactic

Graham Cunningham / 08 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Graham Cunningham rounds-up the punting options this weekend...Read more »

Crazy Breeders' Cup decision has left me shocked

Nick Shiambouros / 08 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros rounds up the latest racing news from the US...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 08 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Potential Arkle horse holds the 80/20 hopes...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Daily Selections: Friday 8th February

Nick Shiambouros / 08 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Friday is lay day for Nick......Read more »

LayDough: Fri 8 Feb Kempton 3.40

LayDough / 08 February 2008 / 4 Comments

Why Stan is the man in the 3.40 at Kempton....Read more »

Cheltenham Betting: Irish set to dominate the big races on day one

Wayne Bailey / 07 February 2008 / 4 Comments

Irish racing expert Wayne Bailey is predicting big things for the Emerald Isle on first day of the Festival...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 07 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Today's 80/20 will make you a tidy profit should it come home today at Taunton....Read more »

LayDough: Thu 7 Feb Southwell 2.00

LayDough / 07 February 2008 / Leave a comment

LayDough heads to Southwell for the claimer at 2.00...Read more »

Sectional Timings: A handy skill to add to your betting armoury

Simon Rowlands / 06 February 2008 / 1 Comments

Simon Rowlands has got his stopwatch out......Read more »

T'other Brother to step out of the shadows: Horse Watch

Andy Richmond / 06 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Betfair's very own Andy Richmond takes you through the horses that have caught the eye over the past seven days' racing....Read more »

LayDough: Wed 6 Feb Carlisle 3.25

LayDough / 06 February 2008 / 1 Comments

LayDough heads to Carlisle for the 3.25 on Wednesday....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 06 February 2008 / Leave a comment

You'll regret it if you miss out on today's 80/20. Check it out....Read more »

Grand National Weights: The Timeform Reaction

Editor / 05 February 2008 / Leave a comment

The weights for potential entrants to this year's Aintree Grand National were announced this morning, and Timeform's Kieran Packman brought us the immediate reaction live on Betfair Radio....Read more »

Is there an art to selecting the 'Long Shot'?

Wayne Bailey / 05 February 2008 / 6 Comments

Wayne Bailey maps his tactics to landing the big-priced selection...Read more »

Grand National Betting: Hunter and Parsons Legacy joint-top for Timeform

Editor / 05 February 2008 / Leave a comment

But novice Joe Lively looks harshly-treated say ratings organisation...Read more »

LayDough: Tue 5 Feb Sedgefield 3.50

LayDough / 05 February 2008 / 1 Comments

LayDough heads to Sedgefield for the 3.50 on Tuesday....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Daily Selections: A back and a lay from today's National Hunt meetings

Nick Shiambouros / 05 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick goes to the jumps in search of winning bets......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 05 February 2008 / Leave a comment

A Market Rasen runner is today's selection......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 04 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Accept no imitations. It's the 100% genuine 80/20 bet courtesy of Nick Shiambouros....Read more »

LayDough: Mon 4 Feb Southwell 1.50

LayDough / 04 February 2008 / Leave a comment

LayDough heads to Southwell to start the week on Monday....Read more »

The Cheltenham Festival: A survivor's guide

Editor / 03 February 2008 / 2 Comments

Racing UK's Alex Steedman on lasting the course for the whole four days......Read more »

Time for racing to step out of the shadow of amateurism

The Assistant / 03 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Professionalism must be embraced to really succeed on the world stage, says The Assistant...Read more »

LayDough: Sun 3 Feb Kempton 4.50

LayDough / 03 February 2008 / Leave a comment

LayDough heads to Kempton for the final race on Sunday....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Daily Selections: Kempton runner can put a big performance

Nick Shiambouros / 03 February 2008 / 1 Comments

A Sunday selection from the great man!...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 03 February 2008 / Leave a comment

80/20 weekend moves to Fontwell......Read more »

Straw Bear to subdue Afsoun in battle of the Champion contenders

Graham Cunningham / 02 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Graham Cunnningham marks your card for the weekend......Read more »

LayDough: Sat 2 Feb Sandown 1.30

LayDough / 02 February 2008 / 1 Comments

LayDough heads to Esher for the 1.30 at Sandown on Saturday....Read more »

LayDough: Fri 1 Feb Catterick 2.15

LayDough / 01 February 2008 / Leave a comment

LayDough starts a new month with optimism at Catterick....Read more »

We haven't quite weathered the storm at Santa Anita

Nick Shiambouros / 01 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros has the inside track on the continuing problems with the artificial surface at Santa Anita in his Stateside update...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Daily Selection: Catterick and Chepstow

Nick Shiambouros / 01 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Starting Point fails to ignite much interest for our tipster but there could be a great opportunity in-running at Chepstow......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 01 February 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick will be hoping he doesn't "blow it" with today's 80/20...Read more »