December 2008

Big Race History: The Tolworth Hurdle

Malcolm Pannett / 31 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The Tolworth Hurdle is a good pointer to the novice events at the Cheltenham Festival and has also been a stepping stone to greater things for some of the champions of the turf, says Malcolm Pannett....Read more »

Lingfield 3.30 - last bet of 2008

LayDough / 31 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Lingfield for the final bet of 2008.........Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday 31 December

Editor / 31 December 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Tramore, Lingfield and Punchestown....Read more »

Horseracing Betting: Blind allegiance has no place in a successful betting strategy

Simon Rowlands / 31 December 2008 / Leave a comment

There just aren't enough hours in the day for Simon Rowlands at the moment. But he still finds time to salute Paul Nicholls for Kauto Star's achievements on Boxing Day and over a number of years....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 31 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The final 80/20 of 2008 is expected to run very well today......Read more »

Wolverhampton 9.20: The XY Factor

LayDough / 30 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Wolverhampton on Tuesday to analyse the 9.20 race.......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Wednesday 31st December, Uttoxeter 1.40

Timeform / 30 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform provide the lowdown on the totesport.com Beginners' Chase (Class 4)....Read more »

Horses in Focus: Lee works his magic with Heathcliff

Timeform / 30 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform take a close look at a horse who is beginning to hit the heights......Read more »

Jockey In Focus: Paul Townend

Wayne Bailey / 30 December 2008 / Leave a comment

At just 18 years of age, Paul Townend is one of the most exciting National Hunt jockeys to emerge in recent years, and could well become the next big thing writes Irish racing correspondent Wayne Bailey......Read more »

The Timeform Christmas Racing Review

Timeform / 30 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform reflect on the highs and lows of the festive racing calendar......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Tuesday 30th December

Editor / 30 December 2008 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 30 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Today's 80/20 rules in the forest but what about in the field?...Read more »

Great Leighs 2.35: The XY Factor

LayDough / 29 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Great Leighs on Monday to analyse the 2.35 race.......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Monday 29th December

Editor / 29 December 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Great Leighs, Musselburgh, Newbury, Leopardstown and Limerick....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' patented 80/20 bet

Nick Shiambouros / 29 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Will Nick's selection be "Streets" ahead of the field in the 12:10 at Musselburgh today?...Read more »

The Timeform Race To Watch: Why there's more to come from Cousin Vinny

Timeform / 28 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform run the rule over some of the notable runners from Friday's Durkan New Homes Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown....Read more »

Lingfield 3.45: The XY Factor

LayDough / 28 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Lingfield on Sunday to analyse the 3.45 race.......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Sunday 28 December

Editor / 28 December 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Catterick, Leicester, Lingfield and Leopardstown....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: December 28 - January 3

Andrew Hughes / 28 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The Festive season is a stamina test for the punter, more gruelling than three laps of Aintree's National course in an ankle deep bog. It isn't easy to keep up your punting discipline when you are expected to spend time socialising with your nearest and dearest. Andrews Hughes discusses the practicalities of betting at this time of year and looks ahead to a busy week....Read more »

Horse Racing Tips: Leopardstown, Sunday

Darren Skelton / 28 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The Holiday season continues with more festive meetings at Leopardstown and Limerick. Read Darren Skelton's horse racing tips here......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 28 December 2008 / 1 Comments

Nick reckons there's more to come from today's 80/20.......Read more »

Daily Selections: Sunday 28th December

Nick Shiambouros / 28 December 2008 / Leave a comment

A very interesting runner makes up today's selection......Read more »

Timeform Race Of The Day: Monday December 29th, Great Leighs 3.40 The New Year Handicap (Class 3)

Timeform / 27 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Seven runners go to post for this competitive-looking handicap over a mile. Jointly heading the ratings are Trafalgar Square and Electric Warrior. Timeform talk us through the field....Read more »

Timeform Horse To Watch: Qozak

Timeform / 27 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform tell us why we should keep an eye out for this classy performer on French soil....Read more »

Timeform Race Of The Day: Sunday December 28th Race Preview: The Lexus Chase (Grade 1)

Timeform / 27 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Nine are declared and perhaps significantly the trio of English raiders are the three that head the Timeform ratings, Neptune Collonges narrowly coming out on top for last year's winning trainer Paul Nicholls. Timeform talk us through the field....Read more »

Weekend Racing Preview: Get Graham Cunningham's thoughts on the highlights from Chepstow, Kempton and Wetherby

Graham Cunningham / 27 December 2008 / 1 Comments

The temperature is dropping but the action continues to hot up as the Christmas jumping programme continues. RUK analyst Graham Cunningham casts his eye over the best of the action from Chepstow, Kempton and Wetherby....Read more »

Market Movers - Saturday 27th December

Editor / 27 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The movers and shakers on the Betfair markets for today's racecards....Read more »

Southwell 1.50: The XY Factor

LayDough / 27 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Southwell on Saturday to analyse the 1.50 race.......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 27 December 2008 / 1 Comments

It's all eyes on Chepstow today for the 80/20....Read more »

Horse Racing Tips: Leopardstown and Limerick, Saturday

Wayne Bailey / 27 December 2008 / Leave a comment

It's day two of the Leopardstown Christmas festival and punters have another fantastic day of graded action to look forward to at the Foxrock venue. We've also got action from Limerick, where Wayne Bailey has found some more decent betting opportunities......Read more »

Kauto hits 4-1 in-running, but how?

Joe Dyer / 26 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Paul Nicholls' master chaser somehow trades at an enormous (for him) [5.0] during bloodless King George win....Read more »

A Christmas letter from Jack Houghton (he's not this sad really, honest)

Jack Houghton / 26 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Our columnist pens a Christmas riposte round-robin style (and it ain't pretty)......Read more »

Horseracing Tips: Leopardstown, Friday

Darren Skelton / 26 December 2008 / Leave a comment

St.Stephen's Day traditionally offers us a feast of racing with a selection box of class thoroughbreds; you like these festive puns? - and this year is no different. Today's Irish action comes from Leopardstown, Down Royal and Limerick. Here are the best horse racing tips of the day......Read more »

Market Movers: Friday 26th December

Editor / 26 December 2008 / Leave a comment

A bumper crop of market movers today with meetings at Huntingdon, Kempton, Market Rasen, Sedgefield, Towcester, Wincanton, Wolverhampton, Limerick, Down Royal and Leopardstown featured....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 26 December 2008 / Leave a comment

King George runner gets the 80/20 treatment....Read more »

Boxing Day Horseracing Betting Preview: Get the Timeform verdict on the highlights of a huge day

Editor / 25 December 2008 / Leave a comment

There's racing at 11 courses across England and Ireland on Boxing Day. Timeform mark your card for the top races, including Katuo Star's return to the track......Read more »

Wolverhampton 3.15: The XY Factor

LayDough / 24 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges hit a profit of 20.37 points on Tuesday and now look at Boxing Day.......Read more »

Chasing Cheltenham Glory Part VII: The Boxing Day novice chases examined

Steven Rawlings / 24 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Steven Rawlings only gambles on one type of race, novice chases, and Boxing Day brings a wealth of great action from England and Ireland. Read his views on the Feltham and more, here......Read more »

Kempton's Boxing Day Betting: The Star returns, but which one will we see?

Simon Rowlands / 24 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Simon Rowlands looks at Boxing Day's showpiece meeting where the sometime supreme yet undoubtedly flawed Kauto Star returns to the track for the King George VI Chase....Read more »

Leopardstown Festival Betting: Wayne Bailey's big race rundown

Wayne Bailey / 23 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Dubliner Wayne is particularly excited by the next few days and it has very little to do with Christmas and a lot to do with this year's Leopardstown Festival....Read more »

Southwell 12.00: The XY Factor

LayDough / 23 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges have the final pre-Christmas bet in the opener at Southwell on Tuesday.......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Tuesday 23rd December

Editor / 23 December 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Fontwell and Southwell....Read more »

Big Race History: Kempton's King George VI Chase

Malcolm Pannett / 23 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Arkle, Best Mate, Kauto Star ... the King George roll of honour includes many of the greatest names in jumps history. Malcolm Pannett looks at the grand past of one of the finest chases on the UK calendar....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 23 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Can make King put on a royal performance?...Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Andrew Bradmore and Wilf Slee Handicap Chase (Class 3), Fontwell, 3.15

Timeform / 22 December 2008 / Leave a comment

It's the last steeplechase before Christmas, so let Timeform run through the eight horses on show at Fontwell tomorrow....Read more »

BHA Question and Answer Session

Editor / 22 December 2008 / Leave a comment

On the afternoon of Monday 22nd December the British Horseracing Authority's Media Relations Manager Paul Struthers was a guest on Timeform Radio answering listener's e-mails. Presenter Bob Adams was also joined by Timeform's Communications Manager Kieran Packman for the discussion on a range of topics from corruption in the sport through to the accuracy of going stick readings....Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: All about Henderson after Ascot three-timer shoots stable to top of ante-post betting

Timeform / 22 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform go back over the weekend's action which saw a remarkable treble for Nicky Henderson to shake up the World and Champion Hurdle betting....Read more »

Market Movers: Monday 22nd December

Editor / 22 December 2008 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 22 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The 80/20 week opens at Hereford......Read more »

Kempton 3.50: The XY Factor

LayDough / 22 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges rounded off a great week with another winner on Sunday to take the profit on the week to 42.3 points...Read more »

Timform's One To Watch: Master Medic

Timeform / 21 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform reckon Friday's winner at Ascot has the good health to go on to bigger things....Read more »

Timeform Daily: 17-furlong handicap hurdle, 1.40, Hereford

Timeform / 21 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Hereford's seven-race card is high on numbers, and, headed by Smoothly Does It, sixteen are set to go to post....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: December 21 - 27

Andrew Hughes / 21 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Christmas may be a time for the traditional comforts of hearth and home but it's also one of the busiest periods in the racing calendar and, says Andrew Hughes, there's plenty of pulsating action to look forward to over the next seven days....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Sunday 21st December

Editor / 21 December 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Carlisle, Great Leighs and Thurles....Read more »

Timeform: Horses To Oppose

Timeform / 21 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform warn you where not to put your money......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Mince Pie Handicap (Class 2), Great Leighs, 3.50

Timeform / 21 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Ten go to post for this competitive-looking handicap over a mile and it's a good one for the prize money. Narrowly heading the ratings is Red Somerset, says Timeform....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 21 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick heads North where a gelding with abundant stamina will be chasing victory....Read more »

Great Leighs 3.50: The XY Factor

LayDough / 21 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges hit a profit of 12.95 points on Saturday and bid to finish off a profitable week at Great Leighs on Sunday....Read more »

Daily Selections: All Nick's bets from December 15- 21

Nick Shiambouros / 21 December 2008 / 1 Comments

Today's selection is clearly a good starter but where will he finish?...Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Saturday 20th December

Editor / 20 December 2008 / Leave a comment

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

Lingfield 1.35: The XY Factor

LayDough / 20 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Lingfield for the 1.35 race on Saturday........Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Saturday 20th December

Editor / 20 December 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Ascot, Haydock, Newcastle and Navan....Read more »

Horseracing Betting: You say it best....

Jack Houghton / 20 December 2008 / 1 Comments

Never one to underestimate the power of a full-stop, Jack Houghton is irked by the interminable ramblings of a 'bald talking Action man' and calls for sports broadcasters to learn the value of pith....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 20 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Today's 80/20 is saddled for glory......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday 19th December

Editor / 19 December 2008 / Leave a comment

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

Timeform Weekend Preview: All eyes on Ascot

Timeform / 19 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform go through the highlights to come on a superb weekend of jumps action....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Boylesports.com International Hurdle (Grade 2), Ascot, 1.40

Timeform / 19 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The re-scheduled International Hurdle has already drawn much discussion- as much for it's controversial salvage from Cheltenham as for the merits of the runners- and five have stood their ground for this valuable Champion Hurdle trial, writes Timeform....Read more »

Southwell 2.10: The XY Factor

LayDough / 19 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor are back at Southwell on Friday for the 2.10........Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Friday 19th December

Editor / 19 December 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Ascot, Southwell and Downpatrick....Read more »

Saturday At Ascot: Big race run-down with Graham Cunningham

Graham Cunningham / 19 December 2008 / Leave a comment

A huge rank of big name Cheltenham contenders are lining up at Ascot on Saturday. Graham Cunningham gives you his views on a mouthwatering day at the Berkshire track....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 19 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Today's 80/20 is held in high regard and more is expected from him today....Read more »

Irish Horseracing Betting: Friday at Downpatrick

Wayne Bailey / 18 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey marks your card as jumps action returns to Ireland's oldest racecourse......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday 18th December

Editor / 18 December 2008 / Leave a comment

All the betting moves so far from Great Leighs....Read more »

Timeform Race To Watch: CDM (Barnsley) Utility Consultants Ltd 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle

Timeform / 18 December 2008 / Leave a comment

An eye-catching 19 length victory by Kangaroo Court makes Friday December 12's novice hurdle at Doncaster one to watch....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Mitie Kennel Gate Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2), Ascot, 1.55

Timeform / 18 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform go through the field in this valuable novice hurdle....Read more »

Ascot Betting: Boylesports International Hurdle

Wayne Bailey / 18 December 2008 / Leave a comment

If he touches [2.70] it won't be hard to see me laying Binocular in the Boylesports International Hurdle, says Wayne Bailey....Read more »

Market Movers: Thursday 18th December

Editor / 18 December 2008 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Exeter, Ludlow and Southwell....Read more »

Southwell 3.00: The XY Factor

LayDough / 18 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges hit a healthy profit of 22.20 points on Wednesday and take on an odds-on favourite on Thursday......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Editor / 18 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The temperature's gone up but Nick's feeling Arctic....Read more »

Trainer Form: Tom Dascombe and Venetia Williams

Timeform / 17 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform run the rule over two trainers who will be hoping their charges come in this week....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Exeter Graduation Chase (Class 2), Exeter, 1.50

Timeform / 17 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform rate the six runners in this high-quality chase....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday 17th December

Editor / 17 December 2008 / Leave a comment

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

Big Race History: The Long Walk Hurdle

Malcolm Pannett / 17 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Saturday's Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot is one of the most important World Hurdle pointers in the campaign. Read Malcolm Pannett's full race history here....Read more »

Kempton 9.20: The XY Factor

LayDough / 17 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Kempton for the final race of the day on Wednesday......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday 17th December

Editor / 17 December 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Bangor, Lingfield and Newbury....Read more »

Remember the time Shergar was beaten by 10 lengths? Science throws up a nice daydream for us racing fans....

Simon Rowlands / 17 December 2008 / 3 Comments

Simon Rowlands has been reading New Scientist and it's got him thinking......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 17 December 2008 / Leave a comment

With his solid credentials, Nick expects a big run from today's 80/20....Read more »

Timeform: Horses in focus

Timeform / 16 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform take a close look at three horses who showed over the weekend that there might be more to come....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Giles Insurance handicap chase (4),12.40, Bangor

Timeform / 16 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform run the rule over the second race of the day from North Wales......Read more »

Southwell 2.40: The XY Factor

LayDough / 16 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges bid for a hat-trick on Tuesday having notched up a profit of over 20 points in the last two days.......Read more »

Big Race Ante-Post Preview: The Long Walk Hurdle

Wayne Bailey / 16 December 2008 / 1 Comments

There are more Cheltenham clues on offer this Saturday, as Nicky Henderson's horses go to battle with Blazing Bailey in the Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot. And Wayne Bailey likes the look of the [6.0] available on Alan King's horse......Read more »

Market Movers: Tuesday 16th December

Editor / 16 December 2008 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Catterick, Folkestone and Southwell....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 16 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick has studied the form to come up with today's 80/20....Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: After the rain

Timeform / 15 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The cancellation of Cheltenham deprived jumps racing fans of the chance to see some top quality action over the weekend, and with Lingfield also suffering waterlogging on Saturday, it was left to action from Doncaster to compensate....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The holly and the ivy beginners' chase (4), Folkestone, 1.20

Timeform / 15 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Eight runners go to post for this maiden chase over three miles and a furlong and open to four-year-olds and upwards....Read more »

Wolverhampton 5.20: The XY Factor

LayDough / 15 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges attempt to follow up Sunday's winner in the 5.20 at Wolverhampton on Monday.......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Monday 15th December

Editor / 15 December 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Ayr, Plumpton and Wolverhampton....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Weatherbys All Weather 'Hands & Heels' Apprentice Series Handicap (5), Wolverhampton, 2:15

Timeform / 15 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Seven go to post for this handicap restricted to apprentice jockeys. Clear at the top of the ratings is Horse In Focus Hucking Heat, says Timeform....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 15 December 2008 / Leave a comment

We're off to the bonny Scotland for today's 80/20......Read more »

Market Movers: Sunday 14th December

Editor / 14 December 2008 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Lingfield, Musselburgh and Navan....Read more »

Lingfield 12.10: The XY Factor

LayDough / 14 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Lingfield on Sunday for the opening race at 12.10......Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing December 14 - 20: Here's hoping the weather won't decimate a fine week of racing

Andrew Hughes / 14 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes looks at the highlights of the week to come in horseracing....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 14 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick goes north of the border for his final 80/20 of the week....Read more »

Daily Selections: Sunday 14th December

Nick Shiambouros / 14 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Into maiden waters again, can former French filly do the business?...Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Saturday 13th December

Editor / 13 December 2008 / Leave a comment

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

Timeform Daily: The Ruby Hen Celebration Handicap (Class 6) (Division I), Lingfield, 12.10

Timeform / 13 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform rate the runners from Sunday's opener at Lingfield....Read more »

Beware statistics when preparing your betting strategy

Jack Houghton / 13 December 2008 / 1 Comments

Numbers can be seductive, says Jack Houghton, but they can also be very misleading....Read more »

Southwell 3.30: The XY Factor

LayDough / 13 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Southwell on Saturday for the 3.30 race.......Read more »

Market Movers: Saturday 13th December

Editor / 13 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Cheltenham may have been called off but racing continues at Doncaster, Southwell and Fairyhouse. Catch the early betting moves here....Read more »

Cheltenham abandoned after heavy rain

Joe Dyer / 13 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Torrential downpours leave track waterlogged....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 13 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Enfant can come of age today....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday 12th December

Editor / 12 December 2008 / Leave a comment

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

Timeform Weekend Preview: Twiston-Davies is quietly confident

Timeform / 12 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform look ahead to a racing-packed weekend to find value from around the world....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Boylecasino.com Novices' Chase, Cheltenham, 1.55

Timeform / 12 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Seven runners go to post for the fourth race on the card, a novices' chase over two miles and five furlongs worth £22,000 and open to four year olds and upwards....Read more »

Novice Chase Betting: Legend eyes Cheltenham glory

Steven Rawlings / 12 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Steve Rawlings brings you the best bets from the weekend's novice chases at Cheltenham, Doncaster and Lingfield....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Friday December 12th

Editor / 12 December 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Cheltenham, Doncaster, Southwell and Gowran Park....Read more »

Saturday at Cheltenham: Silverburn worth one more chance to dethrone Commander

Graham Cunningham / 12 December 2008 / Leave a comment

RUK analyst Graham Cunningham is keen to take on the favourite in the Boylesports.com Gold Cup as he outlines the best bets on Day Two at Cheltenham......Read more »

Southwell 1.30: The XY Factor

LayDough / 12 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Southwell on Friday for the 1.30 race.......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Editor / 12 December 2008 / Leave a comment

To Yorkshire for a boucning 80/20......Read more »

Timeform: The race to watch

Editor / 11 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The Bathwick Tires Salutes Anthony Knott Handicap Hurdle over two miles at Wincanton on 4th December looks a race likely to throw up future winners, says Timeform....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Cheltenham Business Club Novices Chase, 12.10

Timeform / 11 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform run the rule over the first race of the day at Cheltenham....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Preview: Friday at Cheltenham

Graham Cunningham / 11 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Never have so many punters looked at the weather forecast so carefully. Frost is placing day one of Cheltenham's prestigious December meeting under threat, but RUK analyst Graham Cunningham is looking on the bright side as he seeks out value bets on a card with well over £200,000 in prize money on offer....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday 11 December

Editor / 11 December 2008 / Leave a comment

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

Afternoon Market Movers: Thursday 11th December

Editor / 11 December 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Taunton and Huntingdon....Read more »

Betting Strategy: Confidence is key for in-form jockeys

Wayne Bailey / 11 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Despite what Jack Houghton claims, jockeys are more complicated than lotto balls so their form cannot be put down to mere numerical sequences and, as winners breed winners, psychological advantage can be everything, says Wayne Bailey....Read more »

Great Leighs 6.50: The XY Factor

LayDough / 11 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Great Leighs tonight for the 6.50.......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' patented 80/20 bet

Editor / 11 December 2008 / Leave a comment

It's running at Huntingdon today but can this horse show us the "Way" to riches?...Read more »

Trainer Form

Editor / 10 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform weigh up the fortunes of three prominent trainers......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday 10th December

Editor / 10 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Catch tonight's betting moves from Kempton here....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Peterborough Chase (Grade 2), Huntingdon, 1.40

Timeform / 10 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform take a close look at this competitive mid-week race....Read more »

Cheltenham 2009: A brief history of the Boylesports.com Gold Cup

Malcolm Pannett / 10 December 2008 / Leave a comment

In the run-up to the Cheltenham Festival, Malcolm Pannett offers a short history of the key races. This week he tells us about the illustrious winners and myriad sponsors of the Boylesports.com Gold Cup......Read more »

Kempton 9.20: The XY Factor

LayDough / 10 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges savethe best until last on Wednesday - the 9.20 at Kempton........Read more »

Market Movers: Wednesday 10th December

Editor / 10 December 2008 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Leicester and Southwell....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The 3M Health Care Beginner's Chase (Class 4), Leicester, 12.50

Timeform / 10 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform rate the runners in an intriguing beginners' chase....Read more »

Is there such a thing as too much racing?

Simon Rowlands / 10 December 2008 / 4 Comments

Simon Rowlands employs simple facts and figures to consider the thorny question of whether the UK has too much racing and comes up with a suggestion for a better way forward. And, as if that wasn't enough, there's also room for a peek at the Boylesports Gold Cup....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 10 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Today's runner was scheduled to run at Hexham - a meeting that has unfortunately been cancelled....Read more »

Irish Horseracing Betting: Tuesday at Punchestown

Darren Skelton / 09 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Sunday's loss is Tuesday's gain as we all get to enjoy a high class jumping card on a day that's famous for being the worst day for racing in any week. Punchestown's rescheduled card offers up some top class action and Darren Skelton has the stand-out bets on the card......Read more »

Boylesports Gold Cup Betting: Short-priced Commander looks set to dominate

Wayne Bailey / 09 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Saturday at Cheltenham sees another high class chase in the UK, and Wayne Bailey likes the look of the favourite....Read more »

Southwell 1.00: The XY Factor

LayDough / 09 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges started the week with a profit of 12.6 points on Monday now for Tuesday's bet.......Read more »

Market Movers: Tuesday 9th December

Editor / 09 December 2008 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Fontwell, Sedgefield and Punchestown....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 09 December 2008 / Leave a comment

To Sussex for today's 80/20......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The 1.10 from Fontwell on Tuesday December 9th

Timeform / 08 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Roll up for the Tiana Honey Watson Memorial Fund Beginners' Chase......Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: Master Minded strengthens Cheltenham position after Sandown win

Timeform / 08 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform report back on a good weekend for Paul Nicholls......Read more »

Lingfield 3.00: The XY Factor

LayDough / 08 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges start the week at Lingfield looking at the 3.00 race........Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Monday 8th December

Editor / 08 December 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Lingfield, Musselburgh and Wolverhampton....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 08 December 2008 / Leave a comment

We're off to Musselburgh tonight, let's hope no one takes a Dive......Read more »

XY frozen off

LayDough / 07 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Sunday's XY Factor bet was frozen off by the abandonment of Kelso....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing December 7 - 13: Superb two-day extravaganza at Cheltenham

Andrew Hughes / 07 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes briefs all the racing fans out there on what they can look forward to this week, including a very good grade two race at Huntingdon, high class jumping action at Lingfield and two days of Cheltenham at its best....Read more »

Early Market Movers: Sunday 7th December

Editor / 07 December 2008 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Lingfield...Read more »

Timeform Statistical Review Extract - 2008 Flat Season - Saeed bin Suroor

Timeform / 06 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The Timeform Statistical Review for the 2008 Flat season incorporates our yearly bloodstock review and analysis of the top trainers in Britain and Ireland. This extract focuses on trainer Saeed bin Suroor and sire Invincible Spirit whose progeny won over £750,000 on the racetrack in Britain in 2008....Read more »

Timeform Race To Watch: Sunday December 7th Punchestown 2.05,The John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (Grade 1)

Timeform / 06 December 2008 / Leave a comment

It's pretty much an all-star cast that will be contesting the 2.05 at Punchestown on Sunday so who better than Timeform to talk us through the runners and riders......Read more »

Horseracing Betting: Occam's razor and finding a betting strategy that works for me

Jack Houghton / 06 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Jack Houghton tells us how he's finally developed a betting formula that allows him to show a consistent profit and why he's happy to keep it relatively simple....Read more »

Great Leighs 3.30: The XY Factor

LayDough / 06 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Great Leighs on Saturday for the 3.30........Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' patented 80/20 bet

Nick Shiambouros / 06 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick has gone for a horse running at Chepstow today. Fingers "crossed" he comes good......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 2), Sandown

Timeform / 05 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Five go to post for this strong novice chase, get the Timeform verdict here....Read more »

Wolverhampton 9.20: The XY Factor

LayDough / 05 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Wolverhampton on Friday for the 9.20........Read more »

Tingle Creek Chase: The Timeform view

Tony Calvin / 05 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Halifax-based ratings organisation have Master Minded 19lb clear of Arkle winner Tidal Bay....Read more »

Chasing Cheltenham Glory Part VI: Thomas can find redemption of sorts at Chepstow

Steven Rawlings / 05 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Steve Rawlings continues his irregular series looking at the shifting shape of the novice chase scene. Sandown and Chepstow host two biggies this weekend likely to have ramifications for the RSA and Arkle ante-post betting....Read more »

Market Movers: Friday 5th December

Editor / 05 December 2008 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Exeter, Sandown and Lingfield....Read more »

Tingle Creek: "Master Minded is the best two-miler since Moscow Flyer."

Graham Cunningham / 05 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham in depth on this weekend's big jumps action - the Tingle Creek and Fighting Fifth - with thoughts on the Betfair-Ascot alliance and Kieren Fallon's return too....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 05 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Devon bound where a test of stamina awaits today's 80/20......Read more »

Daily Selections: All Nick's picks from December 1-6

Nick Shiambouros / 05 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Nick's choices are in action at Wetherby and Sandown today - let's hope the "tide" comes in and that this Diamond is forever......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Blue Square Casino Future Stars Novices' Chase (Listed), Sandown, 2.35

Timeform / 05 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform rate the runners in this high-class novice chase....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday 4th December

Editor / 04 December 2008 / Leave a comment

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

Great Leighs 9.20: The XY Factor

LayDough / 04 December 2008 / Leave a comment

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

Market Movers: Thursday 4th December

Editor / 04 December 2008 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Leicester and Wincanton....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 04 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Can Oliver Sherwood runner finally be first to pass the winning line?...Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday 3rd December

Editor / 03 December 2008 / Leave a comment

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

Timeform Race To Watch: The Fuller's London Pride 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (Class 3), Newbury, November 28

Timeform / 03 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform on the horses to take forward from this Hennessy meeting maiden hurdle....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The A. J. Glassfibre National Hunt Novices' Hurdle (Class 4), Market Rasen, 1.00

Timeform / 03 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Get the Timeform view on Thursday's eight-runner novices' hurdle....Read more »

Tingle Creek Betting: With McCoy in the mount Smith's chaser can show Mastery

Wayne Bailey / 03 December 2008 / 1 Comments

Wayne Bailey on Saturday's Tingle Creek Chase where Master Minded will go off the heavily odds-on favourite....Read more »

Ascot teams up with Betfair in far-reaching King George sponsorship

Tony Calvin / 03 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Significant seven-figure, five year deal announced....Read more »

Kempton 7.50: The XY Factor

LayDough / 03 December 2008 / Leave a comment

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

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday 3rd December

Editor / 03 December 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Catterick, Plumpton and Fairyhouse....Read more »

World Hurdle Ante-Post Betting: Henderson's live outsiders could be at the head of the pack by March

Jeremy Grayson / 03 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Jeremy Grayson considers the World Hurdle - with or without Inglis Drever - and runs the rule over Nicky Henderson's two emerging contenders for the race....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 03 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Let's hope today's 80/20 is better behaved than his footballing namesake......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Cenkos Won the Cricket Again Handicap Chase, Plumpton, 3.10

Timeform / 02 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Get the Timeform view on this handicap chase at Plumpton....Read more »

Timeform Trainer Form: Nicky Henderson, Jim Old and Carl Llewellyn

Timeform / 02 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The hots and the nots in the training world at the moment, by Timeform....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Tuesday 2nd December

Editor / 02 December 2008 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Hereford, Southwell and Lingfield....Read more »

Trainers To Follow In December: Featuring Alan King, David Pipe and more...

Wayne Bailey / 02 December 2008 / 6 Comments

Wayne Bailey highlights the trainers who perform best in Christmas month....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 02 December 2008 / 1 Comments

Roll up for today's 80/20 at a huge price......Read more »

Lingfield 3.00: The XY Factor

LayDough / 02 December 2008 / Leave a comment

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

Horseracing Betting: The Timeform Weekend Review

Timeform / 01 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Bad weather disrupted races at Newcastle but as the boys from Timeform explain, there was plenty of other action to keep punters occupied over the weekend gone by.......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Play Poker at ladbrokes.com Nursery Handicap (Class 5), Lingfield, 2.30

Timeform / 01 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Timeform rate the runners in an open-looking nursery....Read more »

Folkestone 2.30: The XY Factor

XY Factor / 01 December 2008 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Folkestone on Monday for the 2.30........Read more »

Market Movers: Monday 1st December

Editor / 01 December 2008 / Leave a comment

All today's early betting moves from Fakenham, Folkestone and Wolverhampton....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 01 December 2008 / Leave a comment

Fakenham fancy kicks the week off......Read more »