March 2008

Aintree Interviews

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Catch up with some expert views ahead of the World's most famous horse race. Ferdy Murphy, Donald McCain and Andrew Tulloch spoke to Mike Vince...Read more »

Cloudy Lane will start 5-1 or bigger

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Betfair spokesman Tony Calvin rules out SP of less than [6.0] on the exchange...Read more »

Grand National Form: The high double figure horses

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Timeform go through all the runners between [30.0] and [95.0] in the Aintree betting...Read more »

Grand National Preview: Horses trading at 100 and more on the exchange

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The Timeform verdict on every horse available at three figures in the Aintree betting...Read more »

LayDough: Mon 31 March Lingfield 3.40

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LayDough looks at the 3.40 at Lingfield on Monday...Read more »

Wincanton Betting: Handicap Hurdle, 3.50

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All the runners rated by Timeform...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Can Wincanton runner break two year winless streak?...Read more »

Timeform Preview: Sunday 30th March, Kempton 4:15

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Timeform tell us what we can expect from this race......Read more »

Grand National Guide: Narrowing down your selections to a manageable few

Ian Dean / 30 March 2008 / 1 Comments

Ian Dean doesn't pretend that picking the winner of the Grand National is easy but talks us through a few basic steps we can take to ensure we get a good run for our money...Read more »

LayDough: Sun 30 March Wincanton 2.50

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LayDough looks at the 2.50 at Wincanton on Sunday...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 30 March 2008 / 2 Comments

Tamadot at Wincanton is today's selection......Read more »

Market Movers: Saturday 29th March

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The early ups and downs from the betting at Hexham, Kempton, Wincanton and Curragh...Read more »

Daily Selections: Sunday 30th March

Nick Shiambouros / 30 March 2008 / 1 Comments

Hush Tiger worth opposing at Hexham...Read more »

Why the Dubai Carnival is little more than an exercise in large numbers

Jack Houghton / 29 March 2008 / 2 Comments

Jack Houghton tells us why he'll be watching the racing from Dubai rather than the boat race but still can't get massively excited about it...Read more »

LayDough: Sat 29 March

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LayDough looks at the 4.50 at Kempton on Saturday...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros's patented 80/20 bet

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Great Hawk can stoop to success at Kempton this afternoon....Read more »

Timeform Preview: DBS Classic Breeze Up Doncaster Shield

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Question marks about all six runners...Read more »

Grand National Sweepstake: McCririck backs this horse

Joe Dyer / 28 March 2008 / Leave a comment

There's no bigger event in horseracing than The Grand National and there's no bigger figure in the sport than John McCririck. On top of all that, there's no bigger fan of Betfair in the racing world than Big Mac - so it's no surprise he's jumping on the exchange as Betfair enters its eighth National....Read more »

LayDough: Fri 28 March Lingfield 5.20

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LayDough looks at the 5.20 at Lingfield on Friday....Read more »

Four catch the eye for Aintree but there's only room for Curlin in Dubai

Graham Cunningham / 28 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Graham Cunningham with betting insight from Aintree and Dubai in his regular Friday column...Read more »

Grand National Tips: Luck of the Irish could count for plenty again at Aintree

Graham Cunningham / 28 March 2008 / Leave a comment

With eight days left to the big one, Graham Cunningham assesses the odds from Aintree...Read more »

Kentucky Derby Bettting: Adriano puts in an eye-catching performance ahead of big one

Nick Shiambouros / 28 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros rounds up the talking points from the US tracks...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 28 March 2008 / 4 Comments

Here's hoping for a cool performance from Nick's selection today...Read more »

LayDough: Thu 27 March Lingfield 5.10

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LayDough looks at the 5.10 at Lingfield on Thursday....Read more »

To punt on the jumps or the Flat? That is the question...

Wayne Bailey / 27 March 2008 / 6 Comments

Wayne Bailey explores a tricky problem for punters at this time of the year...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 27 March 2008 / 1 Comments

One of the great things about betting online is that you don't have to make a fool of yourself trying to read the horse's name out to one of our Telbet operators. See today's 80/20 for a perfect example....Read more »

LayDough: Wed 26 March Southwell 5.10

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LayDough looks at the 5.10 at Southwell on Wednesday....Read more »

Dubai World Cup Betting: Exclusive stable insight from Godolphin

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Our man on the spot Tony Calvin reports on some explosive events in Dubai......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Kempton runner carries Nick's hopes...Read more »

Timeform Daily: March 26th 2008, The hambletonracing.co.uk Handicap (Class 4)

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Six go to post in a competitive-looking handicap at 3.25 at Southwell. Only 5 lb separates the runners on Timeform ratings....Read more »

LayDough: Tue 25 March Pontefract 5.20

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LayDough looks at the 5.20 at Pontefract on Tuesday....Read more »

Betfair and the Grand National - The Story So Far...

Jack Houghton / 25 March 2008 / 1 Comments

Jack Houghton flicks through our scrap book of memories and asks himself a question. How come an event as popular and unpredictable as the Grand National hasn't produced any great Betfair moments?...Read more »

The luck of the draw? Something to consider when betting on the flat

Simon Rowlands / 25 March 2008 / Leave a comment

The start of a new Flat season "proper" raises some perennial questions about form study. Simon Rowlands ventures a few responses...Read more »

Fairyhouse Easter Festival Betting: Tuesday

Wayne Bailey / 25 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey takes us through his fancies on this, the final day of the Fairyhouse Easter festival....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 25 March 2008 / Leave a comment

The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain. Let's hope there isn't too much at Sedgefield today, where Nick's 80/20 selection runs....Read more »

Timeform daily: The Easter Holiday Handicap (Class 2) at Pontefract

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Heaven Knows is the one all the others will have to beat...Read more »

LayDough: Mon 24 March Redcar 5.30

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LayDough looks at the 5.30 at Redcar on Easter Monday....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' patented 80/20 bet

Nick Shiambouros / 24 March 2008 / 3 Comments

The Jazz Musician can be music to the ears of 80/20 followers......Read more »

Timeform Daily: www.betchronicle.com Hurdle

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Competitive Fairyhouse hurdle gets the Timeform treatment...Read more »

LayDough: Sun 23 March Musselburgh 3.20

LayDough / 23 March 2008 / 1 Comments

LayDough looks at the 3.20 at Musselburgh on Sunday....Read more »

Market Movers: Monday 24th March

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Ups and downs from the markets at Chepstow, Plumpton, Huntingdon, Redcar, Warwick and Fairyhouse...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Totesport.com Musselburgh Gold Cup (class 4)

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Feature race at Musselburgh broken down by leading ratings organisation...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 23 March 2008 / 3 Comments

Chepstow debut gives Nick hope of a good win on Sunday...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Daily Selections: Monday 24th March

Nick Shiambouros / 23 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Magnitude looks a good thing at Warwick...Read more »

999-1 No To Trident finishes like a rocket to win at Doncaster

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Huge winner and short loser on day one of Flat season...Read more »

Smokey arrives late to deny 1.05 Blythe Knight

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Morning drifter takes Flat season opener at the death...Read more »

LayDough: Sat 22 March Kempton 5.00

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LayDough looks at the 5.00 at Kempton on Saturday....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 22 March 2008 / 1 Comments

A first selection of the Flat season for Nick's special bet...Read more »

Timeform Race Preview: The William Hill Lincoln (Heritage Handicap)

Timeform / 21 March 2008 / Leave a comment

As ever, there is no racing on Good Friday but Saturday's action more than makes up for it, with eight meetings taking place across England and Ireland. The turf season gets underway at Doncaster with the Lincoln Handicap the highlight of a seven-race card....Read more »

Millville could have enough zip in the Dragonfly Stakes

Graham Cunningham / 21 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Graham Cunningham welcomes the flat season by not betting in the Lincoln. Some may call it a controversial view, but not when he has a wealth of options to choose from elsewhere....Read more »

The Assistant's Last Column

The Assistant / 21 March 2008 / 3 Comments

The Assistant is not one for teary goodbyes, but even her stiff upper lip is aquiver as she bids farewell to us and canters off into the sunset, heading for a life more ordinary....Read more »

US Racing: Nick's experience pays off

Nick Shiambouros / 21 March 2008 / 1 Comments

The best decision Nick Shiambouros made this week was to ignore the strong favourite in The Tampa Bay Derby. Find out why, and catch up on the rest of the news in his stateside update....Read more »

LayDough: Thu 20 March Southwell 3.40

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LayDough looks at the 3.40 at Southwell on Thursday....Read more »

Excited by the National? Relive great moments from Aintrees gone by here...

Jack Houghton / 20 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Jack Houghton picks five of the best from National's past...Read more »

Irish Grand National: The betting trends to note

Wayne Bailey / 20 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey goes through the statistics ahead of Easter Monday's big race at Fairyhouse...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 20 March 2008 / 1 Comments

Nick drops to selling hurdle level with the daily bet...Read more »

Timeform daily: The Ludlow Racing Partnership Handicap Hurdle (3)

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Timeform run through the nine-runner race where David Pipe has the current leading contender...Read more »

LayDough: Wed 19 March Chepstow 3.50

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LayDough notched up a healthy profit of 30.84 point on Tuesday now for today!...Read more »

Cheltenham memories are to be savoured ... and you can use them at Aintree

Simon Rowlands / 19 March 2008 / 1 Comments

Simon Rowlands is upset that after all the build up to the Cheltenham Festival, and particularly that gargantuan showdown, we've all forgotten about it straight away. He argues that this attitude won't make you any money....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 19 March 2008 / 1 Comments

Nick feels there is room for improvement in today's 80/20 selection....Read more »

Timeform Daily Race Preview: The Taxis From Handsome Cabs Handicap Chase

Timeform / 18 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Every day the betting.betfair.com website will feature exclusive race insight from leading ratings organisation Timeform. We kick off with the 4.35 from Market Rasen...Read more »

Likely fields released for Dubai World Cup meeting

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Curlin leads entries for world's richest race day...Read more »

LayDough: Tue 18 March Kempton 4.00

LayDough / 18 March 2008 / 1 Comments

LayDough heads to Kempton for the 4.00 on Tuesday....Read more »

Cheltenham Aftermath: What the Irish will have learned

Wayne Bailey / 18 March 2008 / 2 Comments

Wayne Bailey pours over the flaming embers of a middling Festival for runners from across the Irish Sea...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 18 March 2008 / Leave a comment

He landed the place yesterday, can Nick do better with Tuesday's selection?...Read more »

LayDough: Mon 17 March Wolverhampton 3.00

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LayDough heads to Wolverhampton for the 3.00 on Monday....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 17 March 2008 / 1 Comments

After Cheltenham it's back to Wolverhampton for the daily bet...Read more »

LayDough: Sun 16 March Fontwell 4.00

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LayDough heads to Fontwell for the 4.00 on Sunday....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Daily Selections

Nick Shiambouros / 16 March 2008 / Leave a comment

With A.P McCoy back in the saddle Nick sets his sights on Golden Oak....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 16 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Today's 80/20 is West Ridge in the 2.20 Fontwell....Read more »

It would be a shame to reduce Denman's performance to a set of numbers

The Assistant / 15 March 2008 / Leave a comment

"The Assistant" encourages racing fans to forget about ratings and weights when assessing Denman's awesome Gold Cup win and wonders whether Kauto Star will ever be the same again...Read more »

LayDough: Sat 15 March Lingfield 2.40

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LayDough heads to Lingfield for the Spring Cup on Saturday....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Pagan to put his rivals to the Sword at Wetherby...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Daily Selections

Nick Shiambouros / 15 March 2008 / Leave a comment

No fun for Frankie Figg at Wetherby today, says Nick...Read more »

Cheltenham Tipping Competition: Final results

Joe Dyer / 14 March 2008 / 3 Comments

Nick's spectacular third day ensures he takes the crown...Read more »

Cheltenham Day Four: Highs and lows from every race on Betfair

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All the stories from the exchange on the final day of the Festival...Read more »

LayDough: Fri 14 March Cheltenham 12.30

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LayDough heads to Cheltenham for the 12.30 on Friday....Read more »

Cheltenham Day Four: Exclusive going and insight from Paul Jacobs at the course

Editor / 14 March 2008 / Leave a comment

What's the going like and who are the fancies from Betfair Radio's tipster? Watch the video here...Read more »

Cheltenham Tipping Comp: A Race to Remember

Editor / 14 March 2008 / 1 Comments

Nick Shiambouros turns into a tipping machine on Day Three and storms into the lead......Read more »

US Racing Odds: You could make a Z Fortune at Oaklawn Park

Nick Shiambouros / 14 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambourous gives us his tips for the upcoming racing, while although the Cheltenham Festival was the last place he expected to be discussing the recent problems at Santa Anita, with Michael Dickinson around our man couldn't resist......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros Patented 80/20

Nick Shiambouros / 14 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Turn to Cheltenham for some Enlightenment......Read more »

Gold Cup: Why the Kauto team deserve £1,000,000 if they land the Betfair Million

Ian Dean / 13 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Ian Dean on the phenomenal feat it takes to land the exchange's jumps racing bonus...Read more »

Cheltenham Day Three: Highs and lows from the exchange

Joe Dyer / 13 March 2008 / Leave a comment

All the facts and figures from the third day of the Festival on Betfair...Read more »

Cheltenham Day Four: Previews of every single race!

Jack Houghton / 13 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Jack Houghton gives you his views on all the races of the final day...Read more »

Gold Cup Betting: Why neither of these men may be lifting the trophy on Friday afternoon...

Jack Houghton / 13 March 2008 / 2 Comments

Jack Houghton outlines the case against Kauto and Denman...Read more »

Cheltenham Day Four: The Gold Cup pointers and trends by Timeform

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What is the profile of the average Gold Cup winner? Timeform explain what you should be looking for in a winner......Read more »

Cheltenham Day Four: Gold Cup runners reviewed

Editor / 13 March 2008 / 1 Comments

Timeform run through the likely winners of the Festival's top race...Read more »

Cheltenham Gold Cup Betting: Watch Kauto Star owner Clive Smith

Editor / 13 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Kauto Star is going for a repeat of the Gold Cup and the Betfair Million but stable neighbour Denman stands firmly in his way......Read more »

Cheltenham Gold Cup Betting: Denman owner Harry Findlay

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Will Denman deny Kauto Star the Betfair Million? Watch Harry Findlay give his thoughts 24 hours before the big Gold Cup showdown......Read more »

LayDough: Thu 13 March Cheltenham 1.05

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LayDough heads to Cheltenham for the 1.05 on Thursday....Read more »

Cheltenham Day Three: Going and tips from Paul Jacobs at the course

Editor / 13 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Betfair Radio pundit has walked the course - hear what he has to say here...Read more »

The Bravest Men at Cheltenham

Editor / 13 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Watch 1998 Gold Cup winner Andrew Thornton talk you through his latest injury and why the new Betfair Doctor will be a great plus for all jockeys....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 13 March 2008 / 7 Comments

Nick's bet goes to the Festival...Read more »

Cheltenham Day Three: The Champion Chase betting analysed by Timeform

Editor / 13 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Can Voy Por land a repeat victory? Let Timeform take you through the pointers...Read more »

Cheltenham Tipping Competition: Day Three (or is two-and-a-half?)

Joe Dyer / 13 March 2008 / 6 Comments

Graham Cunningham was the only one left smiling after the Festival opener - but will he be happy at the end of mega-Thursday as our tipsters go toe-to-toe again......Read more »

Cheltenham Day Three: Champion Chase contenders by Timeform

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Leading ratings organisation go through the favourites in the Champion Chase betting...Read more »

Cheltenham Day Three: World Hurdle betting analysed by Timeform

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Leading ratings organisation run you through the trends and pointers needed to pick a winner...Read more »

The day Jamie met Cheltenham's biggest fan

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 12 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco went to meet the man who every year makes an annual pilgrimage to Cheltenham all the way from Holland and tried to find out just why he keeps coming back......Read more »

Betfair Arms - open for business and trading well!

Editor / 12 March 2008 / Leave a comment

It's the pub that's got it all and on the Wednesday-that-never-was it looked pretty popular. Watch the video for more information!...Read more »

Cheltenham Day Three: All 10 races previewed!

Jack Houghton / 12 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Jack Houghton runs through Thursday's mega day of racing at Cheltenham...Read more »

Cheltenham Day Three: World Hurdle runners by Timeform

Editor / 12 March 2008 / 1 Comments

Write-ups on all the top contenders from Inglis Drever to Special Envoy...Read more »

LayDough hits target on day one

LayDough / 12 March 2008 / Leave a comment

LayDough, like Cheltenham, is on hold today but has good news from Tuesday...Read more »

Second day cancelled at Cheltenham - Interview with course Managing Director

Joe Dyer / 12 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Strong winds have led to the cancellation of day two of the Festival...Read more »

Cheltenham Day Two: From Ballymore to Bumper - all Wednesday's betting

Jack Houghton / 11 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Jack Houghton goes through all the races on Wednesday's Festival card...Read more »

Cheltenham Tipping Competition: First round to Graham

Joe Dyer / 11 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Cunningham is the only tipster in profit in our competition after day one of the Cheltenham Festival...Read more »

Cheltenham Day One: Highs and lows from the exchange

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From the Supreme Novices' to the Fred Winter - find the results here...Read more »

LayDough: Tue 11 March Cheltenham 4.00

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LayDough heads to Cheltenham for the 4.00 on Tuesday....Read more »

Cheltenham Exclusive: The Going on Day One

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Betfair Radio has walked the course to bring you an exclusive day one insight from Paul Jacobs on the state of play...Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Odds: Is Ashkazar the banker on Day One?

Jack Houghton / 10 March 2008 / 1 Comments

Jack Houghton looks ahead to the opening day of the 2008 Cheltenham Festival......Read more »

Alan King - the other trainer packing plenty of Cheltenham punch

Editor / 10 March 2008 / 2 Comments

All the talk of the 'Paul Nicholls Gold Cup' show makes it easy to forget that Alan King could well carry off even more prizes......Read more »

LayDough: Mon 10 March Plumpton 4.30

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LayDough heads to Plumpton for the 4.30 on Monday....Read more »

Cheltenham Odds: the Festival is different to anything else

Jack Houghton / 10 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Races at the Festival are unlike races elsewhere because they are so competitive, and profitable punting requires recognition of this fact. What a week we have in store, says Jack Houghton...Read more »

Cheltenham Tipping Competition: Who will be B.B's Top Gun?

Editor / 10 March 2008 / 2 Comments

The Scene - a sweaty Men's Locker Room: Iceman (let's call him Graham): "You figured it out yet?" Maverick (let's call him Nick): "What's that?" Iceman (Graham): "Who's the best..." ...and the rest is cinematic (race tipping) history....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 10 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Don't Dillay - get on at Taunton......Read more »

Cheltenham Day One: The Champion Hurdle, pointers from Timeform

Editor / 09 March 2008 / 4 Comments

Respected ratings organisation highlight the races you should be taking notes from to find the winner of Tuesday's big one...Read more »

Cheltenham Day One: Champion Hurdle runners rated by Timeform

Editor / 09 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Notes on all the leading contenders to help you make an informed betting decision...Read more »

A beginner's guide to the Festival: Part II

Editor / 09 March 2008 / Leave a comment

So you're at the course, what do you do now? And where is the best view in the house?! Let Dave Farrar lead you...Read more »

LayDough: Sun 9 March Market Rasen 3.45

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LayDough heads to Market Rasen for the 3.45 on Sunday....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Weekend Selections: Sunday March 9th

Nick Shiambouros / 09 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick casts his eyes over the Hereford card to find his Sunday selection...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 08 March 2008 / Leave a comment

The 80/20 weekend continues at Warwick...Read more »

Gold Cup Betting: Searching for an alternative to Kauto and Denman? Read on...

The Assistant / 08 March 2008 / Leave a comment

The Assistant has found a big-priced alternative to the big two (aren't they all?), the only problem is a £22,500 supplementary fee...Read more »

LayDough: Sat 8 March Chepstow 4.15

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LayDough heads to Chepstow 4.15 on Saturday....Read more »

Imperial Cup Betting: Betfair and Timeform go head-to-head

Joe Dyer / 08 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Betfair founder's horses take on Halifax syndicate in last big jumps race before Festival...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Weekend Selections: Saturday March 8th

Nick Shiambouros / 08 March 2008 / Leave a comment

It may be the calm before the Cheltenham storm but the racing and betting continues at Chepstow and Sandown...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 08 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Large field should offer nice price on today's selection...Read more »

Gold Cup Betting: Sandown showdown for Kauto and Denman owners

Tony Calvin / 07 March 2008 / 1 Comments

Smith confident of second Betfair Million but Findlay bullish about Denman...Read more »

A beginner's guide to the Festival: Part I

Editor / 07 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Because even getting there isn't easy... Dave Farrar runs you through all the basics...Read more »

The Cheltenham Festival on betting.betfair.com

Joe Dyer / 07 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Racing page editor Joe Dyer runs you through the forthcoming Festival highlights on our dedicated website...Read more »

LayDough: Fri 7 March Leicester 4.35

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LayDough heads to Leicester for the 4.35 on Friday....Read more »

Cheltenham Betting: Graham Cunningham's top ten tips for Festival glory

Graham Cunningham / 07 March 2008 / 2 Comments

Four figure holiday or £10-a-night B&B for Graham Cunningham? These selections will decide...Read more »

Pyro can burn up opposition as march to Kentucky Deby continues

Nick Shiambouros / 07 March 2008 / Leave a comment

After Heatseeker underlines greatness with storming win, Nick Shiambouros is looking for more hot performances this weekend...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Daily Selections: Frustrating fellow is a lay

Nick Shiambouros / 07 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros is not impressed with Twsiton-Davies' runner...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 07 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Heavy going should suit today's selection...Read more »

Cheltenham Betting: Nicholls is no shoo-in for top trainer

The Betfair Contrarian / 06 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Six reasons why the Ditcheat master will not take the top trainer mantle...Read more »

LayDough: Thurs 6 March Lingfield 4.10

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LayDough heads to Lingfield for the 4.10 on Thursday....Read more »

Tote betting comes to Betfair

Editor / 06 March 2008 / 1 Comments

New feature brings Scoop6, Placepot and more to Betfair...Read more »

Cheltenham race in focus: Coral Cup

Wayne Bailey / 06 March 2008 / 1 Comments

Wayne Bailey looks for more Irish contenders at Cheltenham, with Cesarewitch winner catching his eye in one of the biggest races of the second day...Read more »

A complete guide to betting on the Cheltenham Festival

David Stewart / 06 March 2008 / 1 Comments

David Stewart walks you through the hidden extras and the handy tips available on Betfair...Read more »

Can 80/20 selection go one better than last time?

Nick Shiambouros / 06 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick heads to Carlisle in search of a winning bet...Read more »

LayDough: Weds 5 March Catterick 4.20

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LayDough heads to Catterick for the 4.20 on Wednesday....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 05 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick gives us his pick of the bunch. Today it's from Catterick......Read more »

Gold Cup Betting: Will the Betfair Million be won?

Simon Rowlands / 04 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Simon Rowlands is going against the Star......Read more »

Betfair Radio @ Cheltenham 2008

Editor / 04 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Not able to make it to the Festival this year? Why not let the Betfair Radio team bring you all the excitement and drama of four fantastic days of racing....Read more »

LayDough: Tues 4 March Southwell 2.10

LayDough / 04 March 2008 / Leave a comment

LayDough heads to Southwell for the opener at 2.10 on Tuesday....Read more »

Cheltenham Betting: BGC Handicap Steeple Chase (Cross Country)

Wayne Bailey / 04 March 2008 / Leave a comment

You've picked your bankers, you've loaded cash into Betfair and you're coming up with ingenious ways of skipping work between 11th and 14th March. Yes folks, it's nearly here....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 04 March 2008 / Leave a comment

We look to the West Country for Tuesday's inspiration. Here it is....Read more »

Cheltenham Day One Betting: The Irish View

Eoin Ryan / 03 March 2008 / Leave a comment

First day could go the way of the Irish, says Eoin Ryan...Read more »

LayDough: Mon 3 March Lingfield 3.40

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After his sensational result on Sunday LayDough heads to Lingfield for the 3.40 on Monday...Read more »

Market Movers: Monday March 3rd 2008

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Here are the charges that have been making waves in the market today....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 03 March 2008 / Leave a comment

A newcomer to hurdles, can today's selection score at the first attempt?...Read more »

LayDough back in black after Sunday's selection romps home at odds of 60!

LayDough / 02 March 2008 / 5 Comments

Laydough has made a stunning recovery after a turbulent start and followers of this daily tipping column should be back on track after 60 shot Himalayan Trail romped home at Bangor......Read more »

How much of a factor will Kauto Star's recent injury have on his Gold Cup chances?

The Assistant / 02 March 2008 / 1 Comments

Our girl in the yard uses her own experience and knowledge to explain in detail how Kauto Star's injury came about and how it will affect preparations as he bids for a second Betfair Million...Read more »

LayDough: Sun 2 March Bangor 3.30

LayDough / 02 March 2008 / 2 Comments

LayDough heads to Bangor for the 3.30 on Sunday...Read more »

Market Movers - Sunday

Editor / 02 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Here are the Market Movers on Betfair for today's racing. Listen live on Betfair Radio....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Daily Selection: Sunday

Nick Shiambouros / 02 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Market Rasen offers hope of a win at a solid price this afternoon......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 02 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Today's eyecatcher is in the late one at Huntingdon......Read more »

Tonight's Market Movers: Saturday

Editor / 01 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Here are the evening's Market Movers for Wolverhampton, listen live on Betfair Radio just click on the purple icon...Read more »

Market Movers - Saturday's Racing

Editor / 01 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Here are the movers in the Betfair markets for today's cards which are live on Betfair Radio. Just click on the purple icon to listen....Read more »

LayDough: Sat 1 March Newbury 3.15

LayDough / 01 March 2008 / 2 Comments

LayDough heads to Newbury for the 3.15 on Saturday....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Daily Selections: Saturday

Nick Shiambouros / 01 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick casts his eagle eyes over the cards at Doncaster and Newbury to pick out who to back and lay....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 01 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick's pick of the day trips off the tongue. It's early in the day so don't miss out....Read more »