January 2009

XY Factor: Lingfield 4.25 Saturday

LayDough / 31 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Lingfield on Saturday for the 4.25 race.......Read more »

Market Movers: Saturday January 31

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 31 January 2009 / Leave a comment

To Doncaster for Saturday's 80/20......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Saturday 31st January, Sandown, 2.35

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Timeform look forward to the 2.35 toteswinger Challengers Novices' Chase (Scilly Isles) Grade 1 in which six go to the post......Read more »

Timeform Weekend Preview: Racing around the world

Timeform / 30 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform take an in depth look at a jump-packed weekend of racing......Read more »

Chasing Cheltenham Glory Part IX: Herecomesthetruth... but what about a win?

Steven Rawlings / 30 January 2009 / Leave a comment

January has been the cruellest month for Steve Rawlings... Will a Satruday afternoon's Novice Chasing provide him with just the tonic to say good riddance to a miserable few weeks?...Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 9.20 Friday

LayDough / 30 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton on Friday for the 9.20 race.......Read more »

Weekend Racing Tips: Graham Cunningham on Saturday's big races

Graham Cunningham / 30 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Nicholls will need eyes in the back of his head to keep track of all his runners this Saturday, says Racing UK Analyst Graham Cunningham. And can Tony McCoy hit the 3,000 mark this morning?...Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Friday 30th January

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 30 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick doesn't need a crystal ball to know there's more to come from today's 80/20....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 9.20 Thursday

LayDough / 29 January 2009 / 2 Comments

The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton on Thursday for the 9.20 race.......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Friday 30th January, Wolverhampton, 7.20

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Five go to post for The Play Bingo @ williamhill.com Handicap over five furlongs, worth £4,500 and limited to three year olds....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday 30 January

Editor / 29 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

What lies in store for Denman?

Wayne Bailey / 29 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Nicholls' Gold Cup winner has been out of action since that dramatic day at Cheltenham but is set to return on February 7 in the AON Chase at Newbury. Wayne Bailey sums up what the future holds for the great chaser....Read more »

Market Movers: Thursday January 29

Editor / 29 January 2009 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Southwell, Towcester, Wincanton and Thurles....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 29 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Betting mole Nick Shiambouros casts his eye over a promising gelding......Read more »

Big Race History: Scilly Isles Novices' Chase (now know as the Toteswinger Challengers Novices' Chase)

Malcolm Pannett / 29 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Malcolm Pannett tells the history of Sandown's big novice chase, which takes place this Saturday....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday 28th January

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

Trainer Form: Donald McCain, James Ewart and Dr Richard Newland

Timeform / 28 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform take a close look at two trainers who will be hoping their purple patches continue as well as one in need of a change in fortunes......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Play Poker @ williamhill.com Claiming Stakes (6), Wolverhampton, 8.50

Editor / 28 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Five all-weather runners rated by Timeform....Read more »

XY Factor: Kempton 9.20 Wednesday

LayDough / 28 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Kempton on Wednesday for the 9.20 race.......Read more »

Market Movers: Wednesday January 28

Editor / 28 January 2009 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Newcastle, Lingfield and Limerick....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 28 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick heads to Geordieland for today's 80/20....Read more »

All-Weather Betting: Exploring the track bias at Wolverhampton

Simon Rowlands / 27 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Simon 'The Curse' Rowlands was conducting an in-depth analysis of the draw at Great Leighs but they won't be running there for a while, so he turned his attention to Wolverhampton instead....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Dick Christian Novices' Chase, Leicester, 2.45

Timeform / 27 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform break down what looks like being a competitive novice chase....Read more »

Timeform Horses in Focus: Heathcliff, Presenting Copper and According To Pete

Timeform / 27 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform run through the merits of three of the season's most impressive performers....Read more »

XY Factor: Southwell 4.10 Tuesday

LayDough / 27 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Southwell on Tuesday for the 4.10 race........Read more »

Jockey In Focus: 'One of the greatest sportsmen of our time'

Wayne Bailey / 27 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Tony McCoy may be a teetotaller but that doesn't stop Wayne Bailey raising a few pints of the black stuff to salute the jockey's remarkable achievements......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Tuesday 27 January

Editor / 27 January 2009 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Folkestone, Southwell and Taunton....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 27 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Today's 80/20 is a lightly raced gelding with form on heavy ground......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Tuesday 27th January, Folkestone, 2.50

Timeform / 26 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform provide the low-down on the Ladbrokes Odds On Card- Join Today Novices' Hurdle (Class 4)...Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: Big Buck's defies odds on 'Festival Trials Day'

Timeform / 26 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform look back at a weekend's racing which might have provided a few pointers to what we can expect at Cheltenham in March....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 3.40 Monday

LayDough / 26 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton on Monday for the 3.40 race........Read more »

Market Movers: Monday January 22

Editor / 26 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 26 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick looks to Shropshire for today's French fancy......Read more »

Monday 26th January Wolverhampton 4.40: The William Hill Telebetting On 0800 44 40 40 Handicap (Class 5)

Timeform / 25 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Seven start this seven furlong race on Monday afternoon. Timeform talk us through the individual chances of these not-so-magnificent seven......Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 3.25 Sunday

LayDough / 25 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton on Sunday for the 3.25 race........Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: 25th January - 1st February

Andrew Hughes / 25 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes tells all the racing fans out there what they can look forward to this week......Read more »

Market Movers: Sunday 25th January

Editor / 25 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' patented 80/20 bet

Nick Shiambouros / 25 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's selection is in action at Ayr today but who has he gone for?...Read more »

Leopardstown Races Betting Preview: Sunday, 25th Jan

Niall Cronin / 24 January 2009 / Leave a comment

It's a big day at Leopardstown on Sunday where Brave Inca goes back to battle with Sublimity in the Toshiba Irish Champion Hurdle. We've also got the Irish Arkle on the card, so punters can look forward to an excellent day of racing. Read Niall Cronin's big race tips here......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Sunday 25th January, The Victor Chandler Financials Homecoming 2009 Novices' Chase (3) - Ayr 3.05

Timeform / 24 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Six horses start this one in the 3.05 at Ayr on Sunday. Timeform talk us through their credentials....Read more »

Horseracing Betting: How much merit is there in "paddock watching"?

Jack Houghton / 24 January 2009 / 7 Comments

Jack Houghton comments on Simon Rowlands' recent article on the art of reading a horse's ability by watching him stroll around the paddock......Read more »

XY Factor: Lingfield 3.40 Saturday

LayDough / 24 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Lingfield on Saturday for a look at the 3.40 race........Read more »

Market Movers: Saturday January 24

Editor / 24 January 2009 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Cheltenham, Doncaster, Lingfield and Uttoxeter....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' patented 80/20 bet

Nick Shiambouros / 24 January 2009 / Leave a comment

We know this horse posseses star qualities but will it actually win at Cheltenham today?...Read more »

Daily Selections: Saturday January 23

Nick Shiambouros / 24 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform Daily: Saturday 24th January, Cheltenham, 12.55

Timeform / 23 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform provide the lowdown on the Racecourse Of The Year Classic Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2)....Read more »

Timeform Weekend Preview: There's a feast of fantastic Jumps racing in the UK and Ireland over the next two days

Timeform / 23 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Cheltenham, Doncaster, Hexham, Ayr and Leopardstown will be providing the highlights. Let Timeform guide you through the top action......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday 23 January

Editor / 23 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Cheltenham Betting: Tips for all the main races from Graham Cunningham

Graham Cunningham / 23 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The good news is that Cheltenham looks sure to beat the weather for Trials Day this weekend. But the bad news is that the ground could be very demanding indeed. Racing UK and betmaverick.com analyst Graham Cunningham runs the rule over the big races and a couple more issues which have been on his mind this week....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 8.20 Kempton

LayDough / 23 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton on Friday for a look at the 8.20 race........Read more »

Market Movers: Friday January 23

Editor / 23 January 2009 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from the Betfair markets for Doncaster, Lingfield and Fairyhouse....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 23 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Can today's selection spring a Surprise on the field? Watch the races from Doncaster and find out......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Friday 23rd January, Wolverhampton, 9.20

Timeform / 22 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Seven go to post for The Play Poker @ williamhill.com Conditions Stakes (2) worth £20,000 over a mile and half a furlong, says Timeform....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday January 22

Editor / 22 January 2009 / Leave a comment

All tonight's movers from the betting at Kempton....Read more »

Irish Ante-Post Racing Tips: Irish Arkle Chase: Leopardstown, Sunday January 25

Wayne Bailey / 22 January 2009 / 1 Comments

The Irish Arkle has not traditionally been a good pointer to the big one at Cheltenham, but that doesn't make it a great race in itself. Let Wayne Bailey talk you through the main protagonists in the 2009 running....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Thursday 22 January

Editor / 22 January 2009 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Gowran Park, Warwick and Wolverhampton....Read more »

XY Factor: Kempton 8.20 Kempton

LayDough / 22 January 2009 / Leave a comment

With a profit of over 20 points in two days - the XY Factor bids for a hat-trick of winners on Thursday........Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 22 January 2009 / 3 Comments

Nick is expecting a big run from today's 80/20......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Blue Square Claiming Stakes (5), Kempton 7.20

Timeform / 21 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform provide the low-down on the runners in this Thursday evening race at Kempton....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday 21 January

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

Timeform Trainer Form: Jonjo O'Neill, Jeremy Noseda and Richard Phillips

Timeform / 21 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Get the Timeform view on these leading trainers over both Jumps and Flat Racing....Read more »

Big Race History: The Cleeve Hurdle

Malcolm Pannett / 21 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Punchestowns is the hot favourite for this weekend's Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham, but who are the famous winners from the past and what might that tell us about Sunday's race. Malcolm Pannett tells all......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday 21 January

Editor / 21 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 21 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Today's 80/20 is named for a fierce rivalry but does he have what it takes to triumph?...Read more »

Going to the races? Then read the art of paddock watching...

Simon Rowlands / 21 January 2009 / 4 Comments

Simon Rowlands has sought out some expert advice on how to observe horses in the ring, plus he has advice on this weekend's action at Cheltenham and Leopardstown....Read more »

XY Factor: Kempton 8.50 Wednesday

LayDough / 20 January 2009 / Leave a comment

A profit of 12.9 points for the XY Factor on Tuesday - now for Wednesday........Read more »

Horses In Focus: Pipo de Re, Kilvergen Boy, Bushveld

Timeform / 20 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform put the spotlight on three horses and report how they have fared of late......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Novices' Chase (Class 3), Huntingdon, 3.10

Timeform / 20 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Despite over-subscription in many National Hunt races of late as a result of the recent cold snap this novices' chase has attracted just five runners, though it is by far the most attractive race on the Huntingdon card, says Timeform....Read more »

Irish Ante-Post Racing Tips: Toshiba Irish Champion Hurdle, Leopardstown, Sunday January 25

Wayne Bailey / 20 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The Irish Champion Hurdle is - surprise, surprise - a big pointer to Cheltenham's Champion Hurdle and Sublimity is likely to go off favourite. Wayne Bailey assesses the contenders for Sunday's race at Leopardstown....Read more »

XY Factor: Southwell 2.30 Tuesday

LayDough / 20 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Southwell on Tuesday for the 2.30........Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Tuesday 20th January

Editor / 20 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 20 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Sedgefield survives a cold night so Nick's big-priced fancy will run in the 1.20......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Play Golf at Southwell Golf Club Handicap (2), Southwell, 2.30

Timeform / 19 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Get the Timeform view on this seven furlong handicap at Southwell....Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: Cheltenham clues galore after big weekend of jumps action

Timeform / 19 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Master Minded confirms his mastery at two miles, Panjo Bere gives Arkle market a shake while Zaynar does not entirely convince and looks a weak favourite for Triumph Hurdle....Read more »

Cheltenham Betting Update: Ante-post news for the Supreme Novices Hurdle, Champion Chase, Triumph Hurdle and Champion Hurdle

Eoin Ryan / 19 January 2009 / Leave a comment

We take a look at the main movers on Betfair's ante-post betting markets ahead of the world's greatest horse racing festival at Cheltenham next March....Read more »

Market Movers: Monday January 19

Editor / 19 January 2009 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Hereford and Wolverhampton....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 19 January 2009 / Leave a comment

It's no done Deal but Nick likes the look of today's 'improving' selection....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 5.00 Monday

LayDough / 18 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges start the new week at Wolverhampton on Monday........Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: January 18 - 24

Andrew Hughes / 18 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes draws on his astrological nous to rise to a short priced challenge before previewing the week in racing......Read more »

XY Factor: Kempton 3.50 Sunday

LayDough / 18 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges bid for a hat-trick of wins on Sunday and head to Kempton......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Sunday 18th January

Editor / 18 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Editor / 18 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's off to Lincolnshire for today's 80/20......Read more »

Daily Selections: All Nick's bets from January 12-18

Nick Shiambouros / 18 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Today's lightly raced mare loves it around here......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The gg.com Tipzone Beginners' Chase , Towcester 3.40

Timeform / 17 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Seven line up for this maiden chase, the fifth race on the card, and Philip Hobbs' Pancake heads the ratings, says Timeform....Read more »

Timeform: Horses to avoid

Timeform / 17 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform provide a rundown of some horses you'd most definitely be better off not backing......Read more »

XY Factor: Lingfield 2.20 Saturday

LayDough / 17 January 2009 / 1 Comments

The XY Factor judges head to Lingfield on Saturday for the 2.20 race......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Saturday17th January

Editor / 17 January 2009 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers from Ascot, Haydock, Lingfield and Wincanton....Read more »

Who the feck is Jack Houghton?

Jack Houghton / 17 January 2009 / 6 Comments

With an entire Betfair Forum thread dedicated to him, our man has finally hit the big time. But he isn't letting fame go to his head and still finds time to tell us about a unique opportunity to get on the racing journalism ladder......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 17 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Will today's 80/20 be in tune with Nick's high hopes......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday January 16

Editor / 16 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Timeform Daily: The Montpelier Group Lightning Novices' Chase (Grade 2), Ascot, 1.40

Timeform / 16 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The precursor to the Master Minded main course, Timeform preview this novice chase for Arkle and R&SA potentials....Read more »

Timeform Weekend Preview: Ascot and Haydock are the domestic highlights while Sha Tin stages an $8,000,000 classic

Timeform / 16 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform run through the races to watch this weekend....Read more »

Chasing Cheltenham Glory Part VIII: Has Clive Smith got another winning chaser on his hands?

Steven Rawlings / 16 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Arkle contender Free World runs at Ascot on Saturday, so what does novice chase specialist Steve Rawlings make of his chances? Read on......Read more »

Weekend Racing Tips: Graham Cunningham on Saturday's big races

Graham Cunningham / 16 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The Victor Chandler Chase looks pretty simple while Haydock's Peter Marsh is a real conundrum, but Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham has found a solid contender in one of Ascot's novice chases....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 9.20 Friday

LayDough / 16 January 2009 / 2 Comments

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

Racing Thoughts: Sport needs to hit the bullseye to become a hot ticket

Graham Cunningham / 16 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Suddenly the marketing team behind darts are the biggest geniuses in sport, but is there anything racing can take from the beer 'n' shouting formula? Graham Cunningham ponders the spiky question facing racing....Read more »

Market Movers: Friday January 16

Editor / 16 January 2009 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Catterick, Lingfield and Chepstow....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 16 January 2009 / 1 Comments

Big-priced Chepstow runner could offer a tasty win....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Friday 16th January, Chepstow, 2.35

Timeform / 15 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Nine go to the post for the Jenkinsons Caterers 1st Choice For Conferences Beginners' Chase (4) over three and a quarter miles, says Timeform....Read more »

Timeform: The race to watch

Timeform / 15 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Nine runners went to post for the 3.35 mares novices' chase at Newbury on Wednesday, a race that looks likely to throw up future winners, says Timeform....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday 15th January

Editor / 15 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

XY Factor: Great Leighs 9.20 Thursday

LayDough / 15 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Victor Chandler Chase Betting: The Master returns but will you be a backer at 1.3?

Wayne Bailey / 15 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Nicholls' Champion Chaser runs at Ascot on Saturday, so what's Wayne Baileys take on the race?...Read more »

Market Movers: Thursday January 15

Editor / 15 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Timeform Daily: Treat The Kids At Half Term Fillies' Handicap (Class 5), Southwell, 4.00

Timeform / 15 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform assess the runners in the last race at Southwell today....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 15 January 2009 / 1 Comments

Today's 80/20 bids to steal victory from an odds on favourite....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday 14th January

Editor / 14 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Cheltenham Betting: Inglis Drever still in the World Hurdle hunt at 42.0

Maxliu / 14 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Loyal backers could be rewarded as three-time World Hurdle champion bids to be fit to defend his crown......Read more »

Big Race History: Victor Chandler Chase

Malcolm Pannett / 14 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Malcolm Pannett looks back over the 20-year history of the Victor Chandler Chase, a race first won by Desert Orchid and likely to be taken this weekend by Master Minded....Read more »

XY Factor: Lingfield 2.20 Wednesday

LayDough / 14 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Lingfield on Wednesday for the 2.20 race........Read more »

Market Movers: Wednesday 14th January

Editor / 14 January 2009 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Newbury, Newcastle and Lingfield....Read more »

The Betfair Forum: Spiky, occasionally rude but also insightful, sometimes beyond what the 'experts' say...

Simon Rowlands / 14 January 2009 / 13 Comments

Long-time forumite Simon Rowlands pays tribute to the exchange's meeting place, where opinions are traded by the minute....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 14 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Today's 80/20 has to get over the hurdle of a debut. Will his hopes come crashing down or will he scale with aplomb?...Read more »

Timeform Horses In Focus: Money Order, Majestic Concorde and Mourne Rambler

Editor / 13 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Two Irish horses are among those Timeform say are worth watching, one of them with entries for the Arkle and RSA Chases....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Pheasant Inn Novices' Chase, Newbury, 1.20

Timeform / 13 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform go through the contenders in this eight-runner Newbury chase....Read more »

XY Factor: Southwell 4.00 Tuesday

LayDough / 13 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges were on the mark on Monday with a profit of 19 points on Monday now for Tuesday...Read more »

Cheltenham Festival 2009: The Irish challenge assessed

Wayne Bailey / 13 January 2009 / 4 Comments

Can the Irish beat last year's total of six festival winners? Irish racing analyst Wayne Bailey takes a look at the main Irish challengers as the Cheltenham build-up gains momentum......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Tuesday 13th January

Editor / 13 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Editor / 13 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Here's hoping for some fancy footwork from the four-legged Ronaldo......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Fyfield Handicap (Class 6), Great Leighs, 4.40

Timeform / 12 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Seven will line up for this 0-50 handicap over ten furlongs, though effectively running from a mark of 55 by virtue of a 6-lb penalty incurred for winning at Wolverhampton last week is Joe Jo Star, who will be aiming to make it three from three for Richard Fahey....Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: A cold coming

Timeform / 12 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform reflect on a weekend when conditions wreaked havoc with the racing programme yet again....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 5.10 Monday

LayDough / 12 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Cheltenham 2009 Antepost Betting News

Eoin Ryan / 12 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Cheltenham 2009: With the annual Cheltenham Festival looming large on the horizon, we bring you the latest betting updates on Betfair's antepost markets....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Monday 12 January

Editor / 12 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 12 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Despite the venue for this race, today's 80/20 has a real chance of victory....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The William Hill January Sales - Better Odds! Handicap (Class 5), Wolverhampton, 4.10

Timeform / 11 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Just four go to post for this handicap on the all-weather at Wolverhampton, so who do Timeform rate? Read on......Read more »

Market Movers: Sunday January 11

Editor / 11 January 2009 / Leave a comment

All the betting moves from Leopardstown and Great Leighs....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: January 11-17

Andrew Hughes / 11 January 2009 / Leave a comment

It's a packed week for Cheltenham prospects with Master Minded taking centre stage. Andrew Hughes fills you in....Read more »

XY Factor: Great Leighs 4.35 Sunday

LayDough / 11 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges head to Great Leighs for the final race on Sunday.......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 11 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Will it be twelfth time lucky for today's bet?...Read more »

Daily Selections: Sunday January 11

Nick Shiambouros / 11 January 2009 / Leave a comment

To Great Leighs for Sunday's selection......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Ree Handicap (Class 4), Great Leighs, 2.30

Timeform / 10 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Get the Timeform view on this competitive Great Leighs handicap....Read more »

Racing On TV Debate: "Horseracing is a minority pastime viewed by most sports' fans an unnecessary annoyance that gets in the way of them watching real sport."

Jack Houghton / 10 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Jack Houghton isn't too keen on people with opinions, but he's certainly got one on the BBC's plans to cut back their racing output. For one thing we'd be seeing a lot less of Willie Carson, and for that we should all be thankful...Read more »

Market Movers: Saturday January 10

Editor / 10 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

XY Factor: Lingfield 3.50 Saturday

LayDough / 10 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 10 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Finally, we have jumps action in the UK and Nick has gone for an Ayr runner with Saturday's 80/20....Read more »

Timeform Weekend Preview: Fingers-crossed fo competitive cards

Timeform / 09 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The cold snap looks to have struck once again over the weekend, with feature action from Warwick yet another meeting falling foul of the elements. As such, the all-weather has been the focus of recent attention and both Kempton and Lingfield host meetings on Saturday, says Timeform....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Saturday 10th January, Lingfield, 2.50

Timeform / 09 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Seven runners go to post for this six furlong contest worth over £7,000 to the winner....Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Ante-Post Thoughts: Better think twice before taking the Festival plunge

Graham Cunningham / 09 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Graham Cunningham urges you not to get carried away with the ante-post markets, after all Festival winners may not have even run yet......Read more »

Ayr Betting: Through the card with Graham Cunningham

Graham Cunningham / 09 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Jumping is finally back. Barring some hopelessly inaccurate weather forecasting, punters who like to see their money leave their ground every 20 seconds will come out of hibernation for a decent card at Ayr this Saturday. RUK analyst Graham Cunningham is among them and feels that one factor will count above all else as the frost finally relents....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 4.35 Friday

LayDough / 09 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Afternoon Market Movers: Friday 9th January

Editor / 09 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 09 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The freeze has lifted and Nick is off to Kelso for the first race of the day....Read more »

The Timeform Race Review: The S G Fencing Beginners' Chase

Timeform / 08 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Novice contests at Folkestone will seldom produce as many likeable types as the fifth race on their January 2nd card, says Timeform....Read more »

Timeform Daily: the Wlliam Hill January Sale- Better Odds! Handicap (Class 4), Lingfield, 3.00

Timeform / 08 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Get the Timeform lowdown on all five runners in this 1m2f maiden....Read more »

Leopardstown Betting: Pierse Hurdle Handicap

Wayne Bailey / 08 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Irish racing expert Wayne Bailey takes an early look at the odds ahead of the Pierse Hurdle Handicap, Sunday's treat for jumps fans....Read more »

XY Factor: Southwell 3.50 Thursday

LayDough / 08 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges go in search of a hat-trick on Thursday........Read more »

Market Movers: Thursday January 8

Editor / 08 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 08 January 2009 / Leave a comment

On to the all-weather for Thursday's 80/20....Read more »

Trainer Form: Michael Wigham , Mark Johnston and Brian Baugh

Timeform / 07 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform turn their attention to the trainers in-form - and out of form - on the country's all-weather tracks....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Slaney Handicap (5), Great Leighs, 16.25

Timeform / 07 January 2009 / Leave a comment

More Tea Vicar leads the ratings but will she lead the betting?...Read more »

Big Race History: Pierse Hurdle

Malcolm Pannett / 07 January 2009 / 1 Comments

Malcolm Pannett continues his history of high profile races in the run-up to this year's Cheltenham Festival....Read more »

XY Factor: Kempton 4.25 Wednesday

LayDough / 07 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges turn to Kempton for the 4.25 race........Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday 7th January

Editor / 07 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

All-Weather Betting: Hiatt shuns the Hyatt to land winter spoils

Simon Rowlands / 07 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Simon Rowlands surveys the current racing scene - from frost-bitten tracks to frosty relations with broadcasters - and finds there's much to talk about....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 07 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Today's 80/20 gets top marks from Nick Shiambouros.......Read more »

Timeform Daily: William Hill January Sale - Now On! Handicap (5), Wolverhampton, 2.50

Timeform / 06 January 2009 / Leave a comment

A field of eight go to post for this 0-75 rated handicap open to four year olds and upwards and worth £4,000, says Timeform....Read more »

Horses In Focus: Three to watch

Timeform / 06 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform run the rule over three horses which could go on to bigger things......Read more »

One To Watch: Hello My Lovely

Timeform / 06 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform take a close look at horse which is likely to come into her own over fences.......Read more »

Trainer In Focus: Noel Meade

Wayne Bailey / 06 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey takes a look at the record of multiple Irish champion trainer, Noel Meade....Read more »

XY Factor: Kempton 4.20 Tuesday

LayDough / 06 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges turn to Kempton for the 4.20 race........Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Tuesday 6th January

Editor / 06 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 06 January 2009 / 1 Comments

To the North East for an upper crust 80/20....Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: Ireland and the all-weather take centre stage as cold snap hits English jumps racing

Timeform / 05 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform round up the action from a weekend decimated by the harsh winter weather....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The William Hill Telebetting Sale - Bonuses Galore! Claiming Stakes (Class 6), Kempton, 2.50

Timeform / 05 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Just five go to post for this six furlong Kempton claimer, so what do Timeform make of the runners? Read on here....Read more »

XY Factor: Lingfield 3.15 Monday

LayDough / 05 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges turn to Lingfield for the 3.15 race.......Read more »

Cheltenham Festival 2009 Ante-Post Betting News: All the major markets examined

Eoin Ryan / 05 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Here are the latest ante-post betting moves on Betfair for the Cheltenham Festival next March....Read more »

Market Movers: Monday January 5

Editor / 05 January 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 05 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros is off to the Black Country for today's top notch 80/20....Read more »

XY Factor: Southwell 3.40 Sunday

LayDough / 04 January 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges turn to Southwell for the 3.40 on Sunday...Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: 4 - 11 January

Andrew Hughes / 04 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes briefs all the racing fans out there on what they can look forward to in the world of UK and Ireland racing over the next seven days......Read more »

Sunday's Market Movers

Editor / 04 January 2009 / Leave a comment

All today's movers in the betting from Southwell and Naas...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' patented 80/20 bet

Nick Shiambouros / 04 January 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick' s selection will be strutting its stuff at Plumpton today but will his run prove "Tragic" for it's layers?...Read more »

Irish Horse Racing Tips: Naas, Sunday

Darren Skelton / 03 January 2009 / Leave a comment

It's a big day for Willie Mullins as Mikael D'Haguenet returns to action in the Goffs Slaney Novice Hurdle in what could be a telling race. Darren Skelton discusses the horses chances, and also takes a look at the best of the rest from Naas......Read more »