November 2008

Timeform: The one to watch

Timeform / 30 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform predict a bright future for a horse who shares his name with a Preston North-End legend....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Monday 1st December, Wolverhampton, 3.40

Timeform / 30 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform run the rule over the Dine In The Horizons Restaurant Handicap (Class 4)....Read more »

Market Movers: Sunday 30th November

Editor / 30 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Leicester, Kempton and Fairyhouse....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: November 30 - December 6

Andrew Hughes / 30 November 2008 / Leave a comment

As the year moves into its final month, the advent of another racing week causes Andrew "Humbug" Hughes to get all scrooge-like on us. Fortunately, he brightens up in time to offer some essential tips on how to get all your Christmas shopping done in time to study the Sport of Kings....Read more »

Daily Selections: All Nick's bets from November 24 - 30

Nick Shiambouros / 30 November 2008 / 3 Comments

Today's selection shares something in common with messrs Ferguson and Turner......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 30 November 2008 / Leave a comment

We're off to the East Midlands for the week's final 80/20......Read more »

Kempton 4.45: The XY Factor

XY Factor / 30 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Kempton on Sunday for the 4.45 race.......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Saturday 29th November

Editor / 29 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This evening's market movers from Wolverhampton....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Saturday 29th November

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This afternoon's market movers from Kempton, Newbury and Towcester....Read more »

Timeform Horses to Avoid: Nostringsattached

Timeform / 29 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform are dab hands at telling you which horses to back but now they dish the dirt on the horses to avoid....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The TFM Networks Nursery Handicap (Class 5) at Kempton, 2.45, Sunday 30th November

Timeform / 29 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Fourteen runners are declared for this nursery with some leading yards represented. The ratings are headed by the Gary Moore-trained Herschel who has often shaped better than the bare results of her runs to date, says Timeform....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 29 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Nevermind currency, today's 80/20 comes in we'll be talking about value....Read more »

Kempton 3.25: The XY Factor

LayDough / 29 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Kempton on Saturday for the 3.25.......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday 28th November

Editor / 28 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the betting moves from Kempton and Dundalk....Read more »

Weekend Racing Preview: Get Graham Cunningham's thoughts on the big ones at Newbury, Newcastle and Fairyhouse

Graham Cunningham / 28 November 2008 / Leave a comment

It's a huge weekend in jumps racing again so who better to whet your appetite than Racing UK Analyst Graham Cunningham....Read more »

Kempton 5.50: The XY Factor

LayDough / 28 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges were on the mark with a profit of 11.5 points on Thursday - now for Friday........Read more »

What use is "trainer form" when analysing a race?

Jack Houghton / 28 November 2008 / 2 Comments

Jack Houghton wrestles with the fundamentals of "trainer form" and wonders if it can really help punters find value....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Wbx.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle, Newcastle, 3.30

Timeform / 28 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Several possible winners to choose from in Newcastle's "Fighting Fifth Hurdle" makes us all the more lucky to have the Timeform team on hand to take us through the make-up of what should be an exciting race......Read more »

Market Movers: Friday 28th November

Editor / 28 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the betting action from Newbury, Musselburgh and Lingfield....Read more »

Irish Horseracing Betting: Friday at Dundalk

Wayne Bailey / 28 November 2008 / 1 Comments

Irish punters will have a tough job trying to decipher a bumper card of eight races at Dundalk, a meeting that's mostly made up of handicaps and maidens. Wayne Bailey attempts to point us in the right direction......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 28 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Will today's 80/20 be queen of her day at the races?...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Blue Square Novices Chase, Newbury, 2.40

Timeform / 27 November 2008 / Leave a comment

It's a big trial for Arkle and Royal & SunAlliance chasers. Read the Timeform verdict here....Read more »

Great Leighs 8.50: The XY Factor

XY Factor / 27 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Great Leighs for the 8.50 on Wednesday.......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday 27th November

Editor / 27 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the betting moves from tonight's Great Leighs meeting....Read more »

Timeform Trainer Form: Rating the hots and the nots in jumps racing at present

Timeform / 27 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform tell you who to watch and who to swerve amongst the National Hunt trainers....Read more »

Hennessy Betting: Snoopy back for more as dust settles on Scoop6 weekend

Jeremy Grayson / 27 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Jeremy Grayson reflects on a dramatic weekend in horseracing with the Scoop6 and Snoopy Loopy making the headlines....Read more »

Irish Horseracing: The Fairyhouse Winter Festival

Wayne Bailey / 27 November 2008 / Leave a comment

More Cheltenham clues are on offer as Aran Concerto, Cousin Vinny, Tranquil Sea, Catch Me, Hardy Eustace and Brave Inca return to Grade One action in Ireland this weekend. Wayne Bailey has more......Read more »

Market Movers: Thursday 27th November

Editor / 27 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Newbury, Uttoxeter and Taunton....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 27 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Today's pick is for all you historians out there !...Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday 26th November

Editor / 26 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All tonight's betting action from Wolverhampton....Read more »

Timeform Race To Watch: The Allied Irish Bank Handicap Hurdle

Timeform / 26 November 2008 / Leave a comment

What pointers should you take forward from this Ascot hurdle? Let Timeform mark your card....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Newbury 2.05, the GPG Novices' Chase (Grade 2)

Timeform / 26 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Registered as the Worcester Novices' Chase, this race has a record for producing high-level staying chasers, with 2007 winner Joe Lively looking likely to continue that trend. Field sizes also tend to be small, and this renewal's turnout of six is far from disappointing compared with recent years, say Timeform....Read more »

Chasing Cheltenham Glory Part V: Newbury's novice chases examined

Steven Rawlings / 26 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Steven Rawling's search for Arkle and Royal & SunAlliance winners continues - here he looks at the Ronny/Hall Beginners' Chase, the Worcester and the Berkshire Novices' Chases....Read more »

Ante-Post Champion Hurdle Betting: Plenty of mileage in this market so get playing!

Jeremy Grayson / 26 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Jeremy Grayson can see movement ahoy in the Champion Hurdle odds between now and March....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday 26 November

Editor / 26 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All this afternoon's betting action in one place......Read more »

Wolverhampton 6.20: The XY Factor

XY Factor / 26 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Wolverhampton for the 6.20 on Wednesday.......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 26 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick thought of doing the Full Monty today but as it's cold has decided on Blue Monty instead....Read more »

Timeform: Horses in Focus

Timeform / 25 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform cast a discerning eye over the horses who might be set for big things....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Starlight Lapland Mares' Hurdle (Listed), Kempton, 1.30

Timeform / 25 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Get the Timeform lowdown on the feature race at Kempton on Wednesday....Read more »

Newbury Ante-Post Betting: Hennessey Gold Cup Chase

Wayne Bailey / 25 November 2008 / 3 Comments

When faced with a big field, we all have our ways and means of narrowing it down. For stats fans, the Hennessey Gold Cup has been a gem of a race, and the winners over the year have all shared similar traits, writes Wayne Bailey....Read more »

Lingfield 3.00: The XY Factor

XY Factor / 25 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Lingfield for the 3.00 on Tuesday.......Read more »

Market Movers: Tuesday 25th November

Editor / 25 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Lingfield, Southwell and Sedgefield....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 25 November 2008 / Leave a comment

It's no Cast Iron certainty that today's bet will triumph but at these odds it may be worth a shot......Read more »

Timeform: Weekend Review

Timeform / 24 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform reflect on a remarkable day for Nicky Henderson, a bloodless success in the Betfair Hurdle and one of the biggest shocks in many-a-year......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Monday 24th November

Editor / 24 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Ayr, Lingfield and Ludlow....Read more »

Lingfield 3.05: The XY Factor

XY Factor / 24 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges start the week at Lingfield with a good priced selection in the 3.05......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 24 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Today's 80/20 will not be put off by the cold......Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: November 23-29

Andrew Hughes / 23 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Last year the Hennessy Festival gave us Denman, what will it give us in 2008? Andrew Hughes sets up all the action to come in another great week for jumps fans....Read more »

Trainer idiocy can be a real headscratcher

Jack Houghton / 23 November 2008 / 4 Comments

Jack Houghton breaks down the theories behind even pacing, perhaps some of the trilby wearers should give it a read....Read more »

Market Movers: Sunday 23rd November

Editor / 23 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the betting moves from Aintree, Towcester and Plumpton....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 23 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Bumper winner chases maiden success over hurdles and Nick thinks he can do it, honest....Read more »

Daily Selections: All Nick's bets from November 17- 23

Nick Shiambouros / 23 November 2008 / 1 Comments

To Plumpton for the final bet of the week....Read more »

Towcester 12.10: The XY Factor

XY Factor / 23 November 2008 / 2 Comments

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Irish Horseracing Betting: Sunday at Navan

Wayne Bailey / 22 November 2008 / Leave a comment

It was a day for the layers on Saturday with just one short priced favourite going in at Gowran Park - and Kauto Star getting turned over across the water. Wayne Bailey hopes for a reprieve at Navan on Sunday......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Saturday 22nd November

Editor / 22 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the betting moves from Wolverhampton....Read more »

Snoopy Loopy shocks the market with Betfair Chase win

Joe Dyer / 22 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Kauto Star drifts in Cheltenham betting after fall at Haydock. Betfair Chase won by outsider Snoopy Loopy....Read more »

Market Movers: Saturday 22nd November

Editor / 22 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the betting moves from Haydock, Ascot, Huntingdon, Lingfield and Gowran Park....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 22 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Huntingdon runner appeals for win and place bet....Read more »

Lingfield 3.20: The XY Factor

XY Factor / 22 November 2008 / 2 Comments

The XY Factor judges notched up a profit of 12.98 points on Friday - now for Saturday........Read more »

Irish Horseracing Betting: Saturday at Gowran Park

Wayne Bailey / 22 November 2008 / Leave a comment

We've a seven-race jumps card to look forward to at Gowran Park today, and our man Wayne Bailey attempts to sort the wheat from the chaff......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday 21st November

Editor / 21 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This evening's market movers from Wolverhampton and Dundalk....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Betfair Chase (Lancashire) (Grade 1), Haydock, 2.15

Timeform / 21 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The jewel in the crown of Haydock's National Hunt season sees Kauto Star bidding for a hat-trick in the fourth renewal of the Betfair Chase. Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

Scoop Six Preview: Who wants to be a millionaire?

Timeform / 21 November 2008 / Leave a comment

With a win fund expected of anything up to £5million on Saturday, the Tote Scoop6 has captured the imaginations of punters across the land this week. Here, Timeform take a look at the six races that make up the record-breaking bet, hopefully offering a few pointers to help you make your selections on the way....Read more »

Wolverhampton 9.20: The XY Factor

XY Factor / 21 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Wolverhampton on Friday for the final race on the card.......Read more »

Weekend Racing Preview: Graham Cunningham on Aintree, Matt Chapman and a very bad decision....

Graham Cunningham / 21 November 2008 / Leave a comment

He's a betting and racing guru so why didn't Graham Cunningham snaffle up some of those fancy odds on the Scoop6 pool? Only he could tell you......Read more »

Market Movers: Friday 21st Decemeber

Editor / 21 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Ascot, Exeter and Kelso....Read more »

Haydock Betting: It's the start of the Betfair Million and more on a huge weekend in jumps racing

Editor / 21 November 2008 / 1 Comments

Timeform Radio pundit and National Hunt 'don' Jeremy Grayson looks at the Betfair-sponsored card at Haydock where the highlights include another classic duel between Kauto Star and Exotic Dancer....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 21 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick's off to Berkshire for today's reasonably priced 80/20....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday 20th November

Editor / 20 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This evening's market movers from Great Leighs....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Robert Giles Agencies Introductory Hurdle, Ascot, 2.05

Timeform / 20 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Nine aspiring hurdlers go over the obstacles at Ascot on Friday. Get the Timeform verdict on those runners here....Read more »

Timeform Select Extract - Handicappers' Corner

Timeform / 20 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Pride of Dulcote, Deuteronomy and Ballydub's latest performances are assessed by Timeform....Read more »

Betfair Chase Betting Preview: Can Exotic Dancer defy markets to defeat Kauto?

Wayne Bailey / 20 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Some punters believe backing Kauto Star in Saturday's Betfair Chase represents "buying cash," while others believe an old foe may have what it takes to spring a shock. Wayne Bailey attempts to make sense of the "value" question....Read more »

Market Movers: Thursday 20th November

Editor / 20 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Catch the early betting moves from Hereford, Market Rasen, Wincanton and Thurles....Read more »

Wincanton 2.30: The XY Factor

XY Factor / 20 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Wincanton on Thursday in the search for three winning days in a row.......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 20 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This would be One Cool winner if it comes in......Read more »

Trainer Form: Len Lungo, Evan Williams and Henrietta Knight

Timeform / 19 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform profile three trainers who will be hoping to for hoping for success from a clutch of entries in the near future....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Andrew Hopkins Concrete Handicap Chase (Class 4), Thursday 20th November, Wincanton, 3.30

Timeform / 19 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform preview this handicap chase for four year olds and upwards over two miles....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday 19th November

Editor / 19 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This evening's market movers from Kempton....Read more »

Lingfield 2.30: The XY Factor

XY Factor / 19 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges were on the mark with Avertis on Tuesday (Betfair SP 7.40) and head to Lingfield on Wednesday for the 2.30...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' patented 80/20 bet

Nick Shiambouros / 19 November 2008 / 7 Comments

Is Nick's selection going to come good today or is he making a song and "Dancer" out of nothing?...Read more »

The Top 10 reforms needed in racing (or the day I got to play horseracing God)

Simon Rowlands / 19 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Penalties for bad starts in jumps races, forty-eight hour declarations and a levy for horse welfare are just three of the policies Simon Rowlands would introduce if he were the one calling the shots in British horseracing....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Highflyer Bloodstock Four Years Old Novices' Chase (Class 3), Wednesday 19th November Warwick, 2.20

Timeform / 18 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Just four go to post for this fascinating-looking novices' chase which has a recent roll-call of winners including Kadarann, Voy Por Ustedes and Jack The Giant, say Timeform....Read more »

Timeform Horses in Focus: Sunnyhillboy likely to win more this winter

Timeform / 18 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform cast a discerning eye over the horses to watch over the fences and hurdles this winter....Read more »

toteScoop6 Betting: "Maneki Neko" Scoop6 punter hoping for better fortune

Joe Dyer / 18 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Customers will once again be able to place their bets on Saturday's £3,000,000 Scoop6 on Betfair....Read more »

Trainer In Focus: No let up in Alan Swinbank's consistent strike rate

Wayne Bailey / 18 November 2008 / 3 Comments

The Yorkshireman has been quietly firing home the winners for years now and Wayne Bailey thought it was high time he paid tribute to a man who, though best known as a flat trainer, has a lot to offer punters in the national hunt arena....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday 19th November

Editor / 18 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Hexham, Folkestone and Warwick...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 18 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Hopefully this Tiger Hill gelding will come in sooner rather than later......Read more »

Southwell 2.50: The XY Factor

XY Factor / 18 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Southwell on Tuesday for the 2.50 race...Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Daily Mail Novices' Chase (Class 3), Folkestone, 1.40

Timeform / 17 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Exclusive views from Timeform on all the runners in Folkestone's 2m5f novice chase....Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Ante-Post Betting: Tatenen and Diamond Harry the big movers after Open Meeting

Joe Dyer / 17 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Trio of horses impress Timeform, who award Diamond Harry a rare 'large P'....Read more »

Market Movers: Monday 17th November

Editor / 17 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Wolverhampton, Kempton and Leicester....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 17 November 2008 / Leave a comment

A new week begins at Wolverhampton......Read more »

Kempton 5.10: The XY Factor

XY Factor / 17 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Kempton on Monday for the final race at 5.10...Read more »

Timeform Daily: John O'Gaunt Novices' Chase (3), Leicester, 2.20

Timeform / 16 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Get the Timeform view on Leicester's 2m novice chase, where Kalahari King goes off favourite....Read more »

Cheltenham 3.30: The XY Factor

XY Factor / 16 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Cheltenham on Sunday for the 3.30...Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing November 17 - 23: National Hunt is the new 'It's a Knock-Out'

Andrew Hughes / 16 November 2008 / 1 Comments

The BBC may be considering a drastic reduction in the quantity of racing they cover, but they're making a big mistake, says Andrew Hughes as he rubs his hands together at the prospect of the next seven days' action....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Sunday 16th November

Editor / 16 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Cheltenham, Cork, Fontwell and Punchestown....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 16 November 2008 / Leave a comment

We're off to Gloucestershire for today's 80/20....Read more »

Daily Selections: Sunday November 16th

Nick Shiambouros / 16 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick is optimistic that today's selection could challenge for this handicap chase....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Saturday 15th November

Editor / 15 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Tonight's market movers from Wolverhampton....Read more »

Wolverhampton 9.20: The XY Factor

LayDough / 15 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Wolverhampton on Saturday for the final race at 9.20...Read more »

Cheltenham Open Meeting Day Three: Nicholls' is mustard keen on Super Formen

Graham Cunningham / 15 November 2008 / 1 Comments

Stolen whips, a massive Scoop6 rollover and a typically thrilling Paddy Power Gold Cup won by Imperial Commander, Cheltenham's Open Meeting has had a little bit of everything so far and Racing UK pundit Graham Cunningham has been casting his eye over the best of the day three action in search of a winner or two....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Saturday 15th November

Editor / 15 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Cheltenham, Great Leighs, Punchestown, Uttoxeter and Wetherby....Read more »

Betting Strategy: How to be good and right

Jack Houghton / 15 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The rise of betting exchanges allows punters to buy low, sell high and guarantee themselves a profit. But in the end, says Jack Houghton, long-term profit will always depend on your ability to pick winners....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 15 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Get your skates on for an early 80/20 in West Yorkshire....Read more »

Irish Horse Racing Betting: Saturday at Punchestown

Wayne Bailey / 14 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey takes a look at each race on the opening day of the winter festival......Read more »

Timeform Weekend Preview: Cheltenham on centre stage

Timeform / 14 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Get the info on all this weekend's big races courtesy of Timeform....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday 14th November

Editor / 14 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the betting action from Kempton and Dundalk....Read more »

Cheltenham Open Meeting Day Two: Through the card with Graham Cunningham

Graham Cunningham / 14 November 2008 / 1 Comments

Another day, another clutch of leading fancies representing Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh. Day one of Cheltenham's Open Meeting produced two victories for the most powerful duo in jump racing. Our man Graham Cunningham puts Silverburn and the rest of their Saturday stars under the spotlight and also nominates a live longshot for the featured paddy Power Gold Cup....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Sir Tristram Ricketts Novices Chase (Class 2), Cheltenham, 1.25

Timeform / 14 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform rate all eight aspiring chasers on the second race of the second day of Cheltenham's Open Meeting....Read more »

Kempton 9.20: The XY Factor

XY Factor / 14 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Kempton on Friday for the final race at 9.20...Read more »

Chasing Cheltenham Glory Part IV: Opening Cheltenham Meet boasts plenty of Novices to keep an eye on.

Steven Rawlings / 14 November 2008 / Leave a comment

With so many high calibre Novice Chasers on show, picking a winner may prove to be tough. Fortunately our man Steven Rawlings is on hand to run the rule over the horses to keep an eye on over the next few days....Read more »

Market Movers: Friday 14th November

Editor / 14 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Read up on all the early betting moves including a full and comprehensive list of the entire Cheltenham card on day one of the Open Meeting....Read more »

Irish Horseracing Betting: Friday at Dundalk

Wayne Bailey / 14 November 2008 / Leave a comment

It's a busy night at Dundalk with no less than eight races up for grabs, including the Listed Cooley Fillies Stakes. Wayne Bailey takes a look at each race on the card......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 14 November 2008 / 1 Comments

Big field and an odds-on favourite creates value for the 80/20......Read more »

Timeform Select: The Handicapper's Corner

Timeform / 13 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform cast a discerning eye of the horses to watch as well as the ones to oppose....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Sharp Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2), Cheltenham, 1.50

Timeform / 13 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform go through the runners on the second race of Cheltenham's Open Meeting card....Read more »

Cheltenham Open Meeting Day One: Graham Cunningham's race-by-race guide

Graham Cunningham / 13 November 2008 / 3 Comments

The autumn skirmishes are over and it's time for the biggest jumps trainers in Britain to show their hands at the biggest game in town. Cheltenham opens its doors for day one of the Open Meeting this Friday and Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham feels the relentless Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh might not have things all their own way for once....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday 13th November

Editor / 13 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the betting moves for tonight's card at Great Leighs....Read more »

Punchestown Betting: Trust Sizing Europe to be back at his best for the Morgiana Hurdle

Wayne Bailey / 13 November 2008 / Leave a comment

He may have disappointed at Cheltenham, but an in-form Sizing Europe can take on short-priced favourite Jered writes Wayne Bailey......Read more »

Market Movers: Thursday 13th November

Editor / 13 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the betting moves from Taunton, Ludlow and Lingfield....Read more »

"It's great to see Kauto back and he's looking good," says Richard Dunwoody

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 13 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Betfair's Jamie Pacheco caught up with legendary jockey Richard Dunwoody, who was promoting the SPARKS charity outside the exchange's HQ in Hammersmith, to ask him about what he made of the big races coming up, what he was up to and a little bit about the charity he's promoting....Read more »

Irish Horseracing Betting: Snowy Morning the one to beat in the Clonmel Oil Chase

John McDermott / 13 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Third in the Aintree Grand National, Willie Mullins' charge looks set to return to winning ways in today's feature race. John McDermott has a look at today's Clonmel card......Read more »

Taunton 3.10: The XY Factor

LayDough / 13 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Taunton on Thursday for the 3.10 race...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 13 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Today's 80/20 is neither uncut nor in the rough and has plenty of form in the book....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Clonmel Oil Chase (Grade 2) at Clonmel 2.25 , Thursday 13th November

Timeform / 12 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform run the rule over a popular race which boasts a class act who may be destined for big things again this year....Read more »

Timeform Race To Watch: Grade 2 Rising Stars Novices' Chase

Timeform / 12 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform look at how a number of horses fared in Saturday's race at Wincanton and consider what the future might hold for them....Read more »

Market Movers: Wednesday 12th November

Editor / 12 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All tonight's early betting moves from Wolverhampton....Read more »

Listen to all the Cheltenham Open action directly through your PC

Editor / 12 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform will power radio coverage of the Open Meeting - and all meetings up to and including the Festival - available at the track, over the airwaves and more importantly on the internet!...Read more »

Wolverhampton 7.50: The XY Factor

LayDough / 12 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Wolverhampton on Wednesday for the 7.50 race...Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday 12th November

Editor / 12 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Bangor, Fairyhouse, Kempton and Southwell....Read more »

Irish Horseracing Betting: Fairyhouse, Wednesday

Darren Skelton / 12 November 2008 / Leave a comment

A very tricky midweek Fairyhouse card is a sure sign that the jumps season proper is in full swing. Darren Skelton marks your card....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 12 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick is looking for a starring performance from today's 80/20....Read more »

Champion Hurdle Betting: Katchit could show that opposing the herd's view results in profit

Simon Rowlands / 12 November 2008 / 2 Comments

Writing off last year's Champion Hurdle winner already may not be wise, says Simon Rowlands, who also looks ahead to this weekend's Gold Cup....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Kempton, 2:15

Timeform / 11 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform provide a comprehensive preview of the Pertempts Handicap Hurdle Series Qualifier (Class 2)....Read more »

Timeform Horses In Focus: Aux le Bahn, Breedsbreeze and Giorgio Quercus

Timeform / 11 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Get the Timeform verdict on three up-and-coming National Hunt horses, two with Cheltenham entries......Read more »

Gold Cup Betting: Layers sweat over possible change of plan for 150 Barbers Shop

maxliu / 11 November 2008 / Leave a comment

And money continues to arrive for [260.0] Piraya, now a [13.0] chance on Betfair....Read more »

Sedgefield 1.20: The XY Factor

LayDough / 11 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Sedgefield on Tuesday for the selling hurdle at 1.20...Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Tuesday 11th November

Editor / 11 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Exeter, Lingfield and Sedgefield....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Weatherbys Bank Handicap Hurdle (Class 4), Exeter, 2.10

Timeform / 11 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform rate the runners in a tough-looking hurdle at Exeter today....Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: Flat season signs off with November Handicap

Timeform / 11 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform takes a look back over an intriguing weekend of racing which saw an impressive showing from Nick Ryan's debutant Les Fazzani as well the emergence of Chomba Womba as a possible Festival contender......Read more »

Horseracing Betting Strategy: Make some profit by following the top-class chasers this season

Wayne Bailey / 11 November 2008 / 3 Comments

Sticking with the best horses can be a simple, yet effective strategy in the quest for profit writes Wayne Bailey......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 11 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick reckons those who back this decent hurdler will be beaming come around ten to three this afternoon....Read more »

Southwell 3.50: The XY Factor

LayDough / 10 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Southwell on Monday for the final race at 3.50...Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Monday 10th November

Editor / 10 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Carlisle, Southwell and Wolverhampton....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 10 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Today's 80/20 returns to action with some solid form in the book......Read more »

Market Movers: Sunday 9th November

Editor / 09 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the betting moves from Kempton and Hereford....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: It's all about Cheltenham now, jumps fans!

Andrew Hughes / 09 November 2008 / 2 Comments

Andrew Hughes previews the top quality racing to come this week....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros Patented 80/20 Bet

Editor / 09 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Today's selection was running at Market Rasen, which has been cancelled after a morning inspection....Read more »

Daily Selections: A week of bets from November 3-9

Nick Shiambouros / 09 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Read the selections, check the results. Has it been a good week for our tipster?...Read more »

XY Factor - washed out

LayDough / 09 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Today's XY Factor race was at Market Rasen which was abandoned following a morning inspection - the service will resume on Monday....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Saturday 8th November

Editor / 08 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the betting moves from Wolverhampton....Read more »

Market Movers: Saturday 8th November

Editor / 08 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the betting moves from Doncaster, Kelso, Sandown and Wincanton....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 08 November 2008 / 4 Comments

Can Flat runner come up with a fresh finish?...Read more »

Wincanton 1.45: The XY Factor

LayDough / 08 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Wincanton on Saturday for the third race on the card at 1.45...Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday 7th November

Editor / 07 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This evening's market movers from Wolverhampton and Dundalk....Read more »

Wolverhampton 6.50: The XY Factor

LayDough / 07 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Wolverhampton on Friday for the second race on the card at 6.50...Read more »

Timeform Weekend Preview: Cumani bids to ease the pain of narrow defeats

Editor / 07 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform look ahead to the highlights of this weekend's racing programme including the final meeting of the Flat season which will decide the hotly contested Champion Apprentice honours....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Saturday 8th November, Wincanton 2.20

Timeform / 07 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform take a close look a tomorrow's £1 Million totetentofollow Rising Stars Novices Chase (Grade 2)....Read more »

Graham Cunningham: O'Brien the undoubted master as 2008 winds down

Graham Cunningham / 07 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Graham Cunningham wonders if Aidan O'Brien can repeat his succes in 2009, offers a piece of advice to the BHA, comes round to Harry Hill's way of thinking and hopes Dean McKeown's humiliation will be a warning to would-be cheats....Read more »

Chasing Cheltenham Glory: In-form Ring the Boss deserves big prize at Wincanton

Steven Rawlings / 07 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Steven Rawlings asseses recent developments in Novice Chase racing, considering which events trainers may target later in the season and looks ahead to two quality Saturday chases at Wincanton and Sandown....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Friday 7th November

Editor / 07 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Fontwell, Hexham and Musselburgh....Read more »

Irish Horse Racing Betting: Friday at Dundalk

Wayne Bailey / 07 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey with the best betting opportunities, as evening racing returns to the County Louth venue......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 07 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Today's 80/20 is a French import on his UK debut....Read more »

Great Leighs 9.20: The XY Factor

LayDough / 06 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Great Leighs on Thursday for the final race on the card at 9.20...Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Willie Park Trophy Handicap (Class 2), Musselburgh, 3.30

Timeform / 06 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform rate the runners in Friday's feature race at Mussleburgh....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday 6th November

Editor / 06 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the fancies and fallers in the early Great Leighs betting....Read more »

Timeform Horses To Avoid: Faasel and Predateur

Timeform / 06 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Looking to lay? These two are an unreliable pair......Read more »

November Handicap Betting: Stats are unkind to favourites so Previs should be taken on

Wayne Bailey / 06 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey has some punting pointers to take into the final race of the Flat season....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Thursday 6th November

Editor / 06 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon market movers from Haydock, Lingfield and Towcester....Read more »

Thurles Betting: Short priced War Of Attrition can win with ease

Darren Skelton / 06 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The Mouse Morris trained Gold Cup winner makes his second appearance of the season in the Thurles Chase today. Darren Skelton has marked your card......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 06 November 2008 / Leave a comment

To Towcester where a novice hurdler has caught the eye....Read more »

Timeform Race To Watch: Last Saturday's 13:35 Handicap Hurdle at Ascot

Timeform / 05 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The "Bet Live" @williamhill.co.uk Handicap Hurdle run at Ascot on Saturday looks a race sure to throw up plenty of future winners....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday 5th November

Editor / 05 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the betting moves from tonight's early trading at Kempton....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Begbies Traynor Group Beginners' Chase, Haydock, 2.40

Timeform / 05 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Two potential Royal and Sun Alliance Chase runners go at Haydock on Thursday, Timeform mark your card......Read more »

Kempton 9.20: The XY Factor

LayDough / 05 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Kempton on Wednesday for the final race on the card at 9.20...Read more »

Market Movers: Wednesday 5th November

Editor / 05 November 2008 / Leave a comment

All the betting moves from Chepstow, Huntingdon, Nottingham and Downpatrick....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 05 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Stay positive 80/20 fans, here it is......Read more »

Cheltenham Ante-Post Betting: Think beyond the obvious!

Simon Rowlands / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Every Cheltenham Festival horses win at fancy ante-post prices, so why do some punters refuse to consider anything other than the favourite with their early bets? Simon Rowlands highlights a swathe of big-priced potential winners....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Protectagroup Ltd Handicap Hurdle, Chepstow, 2.40

Timeform / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform rate the runners for the feature race on the Chepstow card....Read more »

Timeform Horses in Focus: Tom Knows, The Polomoche and Shoreacres

Timeform / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform shine the spotlight on three horses who, though not yet the finished article, show signs of being destined for significant things......Read more »

Looking for profit in November? Be sure to note these trainers

Wayne Bailey / 04 November 2008 / 19 Comments

Wayne Bailey's October trainers showed a profit of £975 to £10 stakes. Here he profiles the men who have traditionally flourished in November......Read more »

Southwell 4.00: The XY Factor

LayDough / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Southwell on Tuesday and nominate one horse in the 4.00...Read more »

Melbourne Cup Betting: Viewed backed at 11 as he goes past the post in front

Tony Calvin / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Punters expect Bauer to finish strongly as he trades at [1.57] but fails to reel winner in......Read more »

Market Movers: Tuesday 4th November

Editor / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Catterick, Exeter and Southwell....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 04 November 2008 / Leave a comment

With a willing attitude and a bit of spark today's 80/20 should run well....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The William Hill Gold Cup Chase (Limited Handicap), Exeter, 2.40

Timeform / 03 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Twist Magic makes seasonal reappearance at Exeter on Tuesday. What's the Timeform verdict? Read on......Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: Cheltenham contenders make their early season moves

Timeform / 03 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform look back at a weekend that saw the return of Kauto Star and Tidal Bay for the 2008/09 season....Read more »

Wolverhampton 3.50: The XY Factor

LayDough / 03 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Wolverhampton on Monday and nominate one horse in the 3.50...Read more »

Market Movers: Monday 3rd November

Editor / 03 November 2008 / Leave a comment

They're racing at Plumpton, Warwick and Wolverhampton today, check the betting moves here....Read more »

Melbourne Cup Betting: Mad Rush the clear favourite

Joe Dyer / 03 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Concerns over going push Septimus out to [6.4] from a low of [4.8]....Read more »

Cheltenham Gold Cup 2009: Awesome Kauto shortens in ante-post betting

Joe Dyer / 03 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Kauto puts in ultra-impressive seasonal reappearance to claim Down Royal crown and show intentions for Cheltenham 2009....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 03 November 2008 / Leave a comment

With a quick burst of energy today's 80/20 can go close......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Book Tickets Online At wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap (Class 5), Wolverhampton 3.50

Timeform / 02 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform talk us through the nuts and bolts of tomorrow's 3.50 at Wolverhampton....Read more »

Timeform Horses To Follow 2008/09: Catskill Mountain

Timeform / 02 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Peter Chapple-Hyam has a horse in Catskill Mountain that could bring him plenty of joy next season. And you punters are advised to keep an eye on him, say Timeform....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: Doncaster is the pick of the racing week as Flat season comes to a close

Andrew Hughes / 02 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes looks back at Saturday's eye-catching performance by Kauto Star and ahead to the coming week's action across the country....Read more »

Southwell 2.00: The XY Factor

LayDough / 02 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Southwell on Sunday and nominate one horse in the 2.00...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' patented 80/20 bet

Nick Shiambouros / 02 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick's selection is running at Huntingdon today but who exactly is carrying his hard-earned cash?...Read more »

Daily Selections: Sunday 2nd November

Nick Shiambouros / 02 November 2008 / 1 Comments

Nick's slection today has an air of royalty about him but will he deliver on the day?...Read more »

Sunday 2nd November Afternoon Market Movers

Editor / 02 November 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Southwell, Huntingdon, Leoprdstown and Carlisle...Read more »

Timeform Horses To Follow 2008/09 National Hunt Season: Pterodactyl

Timeform / 01 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Keep an eye on Pterodactyl - he hasn't won on a British racecourse yet but it's just a matter of time, say Timeform....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' patented 80/20 bet

Nick Shiambouros / 01 November 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick's selection is in action in the glamorous surroundings of Ascot today but who has he gone for?...Read more »

Ayr 4.20: The XY Factor

LayDough / 01 November 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Ayr on Saturday and send two horses through to back in the final race....Read more »