February 2009

Timeform Daily Race Preview: Sunday 1st March, 4.10, Huntingdon

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Timeform run the rule over the Bet WBX Mobile @ m.wbx.com Handicap Hurdle......Read more »

Timeform Horses To Avoid: Russian Trigger, Noticeable, Sir Monty

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Timeform run the rule over three horses who backers will want to avoid......Read more »

XY Factor: Doncaster 5.10 Saturday

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The XY Factor heads to Doncaster on Saturday for the final race at 5.10........Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Saturday 28 February

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

Going Report: Saturday 28 February

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All the latest news on what's going on......Read more »

Daily Selections: Saturday 28 February

Nick Shiambouros / 28 February 2009 / Leave a comment

A bumper weekend edition from the discerning Mr Shiambouros with not one but two selections......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 28 February 2009 / Leave a comment

All the course is a stage for today's 80/20... But how will he perform?...Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Cyril Alexander Memorial HBLB Novices' Chase (2), Saturday 27 February, Kelso, 3.05

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Six go to post for this £19,500 contest over two miles and a furlong, open to five-year-olds and upwards. Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday 27 February

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

Graham Cunningham's Racing Thoughts: Racing UK's mastermind on Newbury, Doncaster, Cheltenham and more...

Graham Cunningham / 27 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The big one is nearly upon us and Cheltenham is beginning to dominate racing minds. But the sport goes on of course. Appropriately enough Graham has split this week's offering 50/50 - half on this weekend's action and half on Prestbury Park chatter....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 8.20 Friday

LayDough / 27 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton for the 8.20 on Friday........Read more »

Timeform Weekend Preview: Cheltenham looms but racing is still high-quality

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Meetings at Newbury, Doncaster, Kelso, Musselburgh and Huntingdon offer plenty for punters to get their teeth into....Read more »

Market Movers: Friday February 27

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

Daily Selections: Friday 27 February

Nick Shiambouros / 27 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick has opted for a horse running at Newbury today for his daily selection but who exactly is carrying his hard-earned?...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick is on a quest to find us a winner this Friday but who has he gone for?...Read more »

Going Report: Friday 27 February

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How's it going at Ludlow, Southwell. Taunton and Wolverhampton? Find out here......Read more »

Timeform Race To Watch: The Perfect Wedding Handicap Hurdle at Doncaster

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The form of this race, which took place on the 18th February, is worth viewing positively, with three of the first five home relatively unexposed novices, says Timeform....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday February 26

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Read the early betting for tonight's racing at Wolverhampton....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Countryside Alliance Handicap Chase (3), Friday February 27, Fakenham, 1.50

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Six go to post for this £12,500 contest over 21 furlongs. Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 8.50 Thursday

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The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton for the 8.50 on Thursday........Read more »

Cheltenham Betting Preview: Timeform Radio on the hurdles

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Alan Dudman, Andy Constantinou and Phil Turner discuss the hurdles races at the Festival....Read more »

Grand National Betting: Some likely contenders for 2009

Wayne Bailey / 26 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey gives his thoughts on the 2009 Aintree Grand National and selects a number of horses he believes will make the frame......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Thursday 26th February

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

Daily Selections: Thursday 26 February

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Nick Shiambouros licks his lips and picks a big priced mare......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros is hoping today's 80/20 arrives on time to post a win......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday 25 February

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

Trainer Form: Pipe emerges from lean spell in time for Cheltenham

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Timeform discuss the recent fortunes and Cheltenham prospects of three prominent trainers......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The TurfTV Novices' Chase (Class 3), Ludlow, 2.50

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Timeform rate the runners in this competitive novice chase....Read more »

Ryanair Chase Betting: "Tender" Tidal eases on Betfair

Joe Dyer / 25 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Doubts see ante-post fancy drift in market....Read more »

Champion Hurdle Betting: Binocular eases towards 2.7 on Betfair after Kempton work-out

Joe Dyer / 25 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Confidence in Crack Away Jack continues though......Read more »

XY Factor: Kempton 8.50 Wednesday

LayDough / 25 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Kempton for the 8.50 on Wednesday........Read more »

Big Race History: The Grimthorpe Chase

Malcolm Pannett / 25 February 2009 / Leave a comment

This Doncaster race has a long and varied history but is now a prime stop on the road to Aintree, say Malcolm Pannett and Philip Alstead....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday 25 February

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This afternoon's market movers from Bangor, Folkestone, Wolverhampton and Downpatrick....Read more »

Betting Strategy: Beware the ideas of March!

Simon Rowlands / 25 February 2009 / 11 Comments

It's human nature to place importance in perceived patterns, but don't blindly accept everything you read, says Simon Rowlands....Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday February 25

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What's the going at Bangor, Folkestone, Wolverhampton and Kempton? Find out here....Read more »

Daily Selections: Wednesday February 25

Nick Shiambouros / 25 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Can Nick's selection turn an impressive performance last time out into victory today?...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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To Wolverhampton for a Wednesday wager......Read more »

Cheltenham Betting 2009: Hurricane Fly will miss the Festival

Wayne Bailey / 24 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Mullins to aim the five-year-old at Punchestown instead......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The digibet.com Claiming Stakes (6), Wednesday February 25, Kempton, 7.50

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Five runners go to post for this seven furlong contest worth £3,000 open to three year olds and upwards. Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

Timeform Horses In Focus: Valleyofthedolls, Pasco and Pipo De Re

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Timeform run the rule over three horses from big jumps stables....Read more »

XY Factor: Lingfield 5.00 Tuesday

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The XY Factor heads to Lingfield for the finale on Tuesday........Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Punting Pointers: Day three and four handicaps examined

Wayne Bailey / 24 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Following on from last week's article, Wayne Bailey gives punters some advice to help narrow down the fields in the final days of the festival......Read more »

Market Movers: Tuesday February 24

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

Going Report: Tuesday February 24

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Catch the going from today's meetings at Lingfield, Leicester and Catterick....Read more »

Daily Selections: Tuesday February 24

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Nick is hoping today's bet can recover previous good form....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Will today's selection be Prince or leave you a pauper?...Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: Nacarat out of Cheltenham

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Timeform reflect on a weekend of racing which offered pointers for Cheltenham punters......Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 5.10 Monday

LayDough / 23 February 2009 / 2 Comments

The XY Factor finished last week 38 points up - the new week starts at Wolverhampton in the 5.10 race today......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Monday 23rd February

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

Going Report: Monday 23 February

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All the latest news on the going at all the race meetings going on in the UK....Read more »

Daily Selections: Monday 23 February

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Nick Shiambouros believes today's selection might be about to make it up to those whose fingers he burnt last time out......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros is off to the Welsh border to follow the fortunes of a big priced gelding with room to improve....Read more »

XY Factor: Lingfield 4.25 Sunday

LayDough / 22 February 2009 / Leave a comment

100 not out! The XY Factor broke the 100 point profit barrier on Saturday thanks to the success of Capricorn Run (Betfair SP [7.8]) at Lingfield now for Sunday......Read more »

Market Movers: Sunday February 22

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All the early betting moves from Fontwell, Lingfield, Towcester and Naas...Read more »

BHA bumbles while Lough lifts the spirits ... again

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Jeremy Grayson grumbles about a new race condition already undermining the hunter chase season, but then cheers himself up with a few thoughts on the indestructable Lough Derg....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: February 22-28

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

Going Report: Sunday February 22

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They're racing today at Towcester, Fontwell and Lingfield. Read the going here....Read more »

Daily Selections: Sunday February 22

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Nick's gone for a busy campaigner with his Sunday racing bet......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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The selection sounds like a man, let's hope he runs like a horse....Read more »

XY Factor: Lingfield 4.45 Saturday

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The XY Factor heads to Lingfield on Saturday to tackle the 4.45 race.......Read more »

Market Movers: Saturday February 21

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All the early betting moves from Kempton, Chepstow, Lingfield, Newcastle and Fairyhouse....Read more »

Going Report: Saturday February 21

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Check the going for today's meetings at Chepstow, Kempton, Lingfield and Newcastle....Read more »

Daily Selections: Saturday February 21

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A pair of Saturday racing bets from Nick......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Trading at [5.4], Nick fancies today's Chepstow bet to continue improving form ... but can it win?...Read more »

Graham Cunningham's Weekend Racing Briefing: Can Big Fella fend off freewheelers and stalkers?

Graham Cunningham / 20 February 2009 / Leave a comment

After a winter of incessant frost and storms the weather has finally turned in favour of the speed horses. Racing UK and Betmaverick.com analyst Graham Cunningham feels conditions could be crucial in deciding the outcome of a series of big races on Racing Post Chase day at Kempton....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday 20th February

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

Timeform Weekend Preview: Kempton hosts quality Cheltenham warm-up

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Timeform look ahead to weekend of racing which might provide some clues as to which horses to look out for at Cheltenham....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Saturday 21st February, Lingfield, 3.40

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Timeform run the rule over the Bet Multiples - Betdaq Cleves Stakes (Listed)....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 7.20 Friday

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The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton on Friday to tackle the 7.20 race.......Read more »

Scoop Six: Punter could guarantee charity six-figure sum, win or lose

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£2.7m credit could be arranged for mystery punter's charity pledge if safeguards are met....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Friday 20 February

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This afternoon's market movers from Musselburgh, Sandown, Southwell and Warwick....Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Ante-Post Portfolio: Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase

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The XY Factor looks at the big race on the second day of the Festival - the Champion Chase which features the hottest favourite of the entire week in Master Minded. Can there possibly be any ante-post value here?...Read more »

Going Report: Friday 20 February

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Get all the news on the going on the races going on in the UK today....Read more »

Daily Selections: Friday 20 February

Nick Shiambouros / 20 February 2009 / Leave a comment

All the course is a stage for today's selection... Can he put in a winning performance?...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros believes today's 80/20 has what it takes to rule the field......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Kilbrittain Castle Novices' Chase (Kingmaker) (Grade 2), Sandown, Thursday February 20, 3.20

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Five line up for this valuable £35,000 event over two miles and open to five year olds and upwards. Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday February 19

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All tonight's early betting for the meeting at Kempton....Read more »

Timeform's Horses to Avoid: Battlefield, Carthalawn and Black Jacari

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Timeform highlight three horses to swerve or take on next time out....Read more »

Kempton Betting: The Racing Post Chase

Wayne Bailey / 19 February 2009 / 1 Comments

Wayne Bailey looks ahead to Saturday's big race and shortlists the horses that are likely to make the frame......Read more »

XY Factor: Southwell 2.30 Thursday

LayDough / 19 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor hit a profit of 21.82 points on Wednesday - now for Thursday.......Read more »

Market Movers: Thursday February 19

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All the early betting moves from Ayr, Huntingdon and Southwell....Read more »

Going Report: Thursday 19 February

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Get all the news on the going on the races going on in the UK today....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros is off to the Cambridgeshire countryside for today's lightly raced 80/20....Read more »

Daily Selections: Thursday 19th February

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Nick Shiambouros heads North of the border to chart the progress of a horse which he thinks is worth one more chance....Read more »

XY Factor: Kempton 8.50 Wednesday

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The XY Factor heads to Kempton on Wednesday for the 8.50............Read more »

Timeform Daily: Thursday 19th February, 3:35, Southwell

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Timeform run the rule over the Two Jumps Meetings at Southwell in March Claiming Stakes (6) - a six furlong race in which six go the post....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday February 18

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

Trainer Form: Jim Boyle, David Pipe, Matt Gingell

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Boyle on the march, Pipe hits form at the right time and the wait goes on for Gingell... Timeform take a close look at three trainers....Read more »

Big Race History: Racing Post Chase

Malcolm Pannett / 18 February 2009 / Leave a comment

With less than a month to go until The 2009 Cheltenham Festival, Malcolm Pannett runs the rule over a race which boasts a number of big names on its roll call. Could this year's Racing Post Chase offer any clues as to which horses might flourish in March?...Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Ante-Post Portfolio: Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle

XY Factor / 18 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor looks at the big race of the opening day where Binocular dominates the betting - do you back him, take him on or look for the value elsewhere?...Read more »

Market Movers: Wednesday February 18

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All the early betting moves from Doncaster, Ludlow, Lingfield and Punchestown....Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday February 18

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Get all the news on the going on the races going on in the UK today....Read more »

Betting Strategy: Learning to back myself was one of the most important punting lessons I've learned....

Ian Dean / 18 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Ian Dean muses on knowing when to listen to the hype and knowing which sort of punter he is......Read more »

Daily Selections: Wednesday February 18

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Nick Shiambouros believes today's selection is a threat to an odds on favourite....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros believes that today's 80/20 is capable of a memorable win......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Wednesday 18th February, 7:50, Kempton

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Eight go to post for the digibet Claiming Stakes over a mile-and-a-half....Read more »

Horses In Focus: Battling run from Captain Conflict

Timeform / 17 February 2009 / 1 Comments

Timeform run the rule of three horses from which the best is yet to come......Read more »

Dubai World Cup Betting: Kirklees is Timeform's top-rated

Joe Dyer / 17 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Big Godolphin improver has been nibbled at as high as [42.0] on Betfair for glory on March 28....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 5.40 Tuesday

LayDough / 17 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton on Tuesday for the 5.40...........Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Punting Pointers: Day one and two handicaps examined

Wayne Bailey / 17 February 2009 / Leave a comment

With the handicap entries out this week, Wayne Bailey gives punters some advice to help narrow down the fields......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Tuesday 17 February

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

Going Report: Tuesday 17 February

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Get all the news on the going on the races on the go in the UK today....Read more »

Daily Selections: Tuesday 17 February

Nick Shiambouros / 17 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros doesn't think this race will take a lot of winning......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 17 February 2009 / Leave a comment

An ease in company means that today's 80/20 should meet with no congestion......Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: Plenty of punting pointers for Cheltenham after an action-packed weekend of jumps action

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Voy Por Ustedes, Kasbah Bliss and Neptune Collonges are among the horses to impress....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Tuesday February 17, 9f Claimer, Wolverhampton 3.40

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Seven go to post for this nine furlong claimer worth £4,500. Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 5.40 Monday

LayDough / 16 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton on Monday for the 5.40..........Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Monday 16 February

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This afternoon's market movers from Carlisle, Market Rasen, Wolverhampton and Navan....Read more »

Daily Horseracing Selection: Monday February 16

Nick Shiambouros / 16 February 2009 / Leave a comment

To Carlisle for the opening bet of the week....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 16 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Today's bet is currently trading at a huge price......Read more »

Horseracing Going Report: Monday February 16, 2009

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Get all the news on the going on the races taking place in the UK today....Read more »

Timeform Race Of The Day: Monday February 16 Wolverhampton 5.40

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Six start the The Betdaq.co.uk Handicap on Monday afternoon. This is what Timeform make of their individual chances....Read more »

XY Factor: Southwell 3.00 Sunday

LayDough / 15 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Southwell on Sunday for the 3.00..........Read more »

Be a hunter not prey when it comes to betting on hunter chases

Jeremy Grayson / 15 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Jeremy Grayson has got his hunter chase / point-to-point evangelist's hat on this week. Will any of his advice on these types of races convert the non-believers?...Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing February 15 - 21: Clues for Cheltenham

Andrew Hughes / 15 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes talks us through the next six days in the world of horseracing where we may find some clues as to who can do well over in Gloucestershire next month....Read more »

Timeform Race Of The Day: Sunday February 15 Southwell 2.30

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It's the Membership of Southwell Golf Club Claiming Stakes and six start this one. Timeform talk us through their individual chances....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' patented 80/20 bet

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Nick's pick will be strutting his stuff at Hereford today but who is carrying his money?...Read more »

XY Factor: Lingfield 3.35 Saturday

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The XY Factor heads to Lingfield on Saturday for the 3.35..........Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Saturday February 14

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This afternoon's market movers from Ascoy, Haydock, Kempton, Lingfield, Uttoxeter, Winanton and Gowran Park....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' patented 80/20 bet

Nick Shiambouros / 14 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's selection is running at Uttoexeter today but who has he gone for?...Read more »

Daily Selections: Sunday February 15

Nick Shiambouros / 14 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros' selection has a musical feel to it today......Read more »

Timeform Weekend Preview: Belcanista favourite for Betfair Handicap Hurdle

Timeform / 13 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform run the rule over weekend racing action from Ascot, Haydock, Uttoxeter, Wincanton, Lingfield and Kempton as well as over the water in Ireland....Read more »

Weekend Racing Tips: Graham Cunningham on Saturday at Ascot

Graham Cunningham / 13 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Ascot have reserved special benches for any would be Romeo (or Juliet) who wants to propose to their partner on Valentine's Day. An in-running market on whether said proposals are accepted would make for interesting punting on Betfair, but those who prefer more traditional contests have plenty to occupy them. Racing UK and Betmaverick.com analyst Graham Cunningham runs the rule over the pick of the Saturday action....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Beech Handicap, 14 February, 3:35, Lingfield

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Seven line up for this valuable mile handicap for horses rated 0-100 and worth £17,800....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 4.40 Friday

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The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton on Friday for the 4.40..........Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 13 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Today's 80/20 could have been named after the last week at Stamford Bridge....Read more »

Timeform Trainer Form: Venetia Williams, Kevin Ryan and Nigel Twiston-Davies

Editor / 12 February 2009 / 1 Comments

Timeform on two trainers who are regularly hitting winners and one who isn't....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Royal Artillery Gold Cup (Class 3), Sandown, 3.10

Timeform / 12 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Eight have been declared for this most traditional and unique of chases - a three-mile conditions event restricted to amateur riders who are either serving or have served in the Armed Forces. Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

Betfair makes Ascot pretty in pink in Valentine's Day mass-makeover

Tony Calvin / 12 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Wedding cakes on offer for Pink Bench proposals......Read more »

XY Factor: Kempton 4.40 Thursday

LayDough / 12 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Kempton on Thursday for the 4.40..........Read more »

Grand National Betting: A handful of tips to select an Aintree winner

Wayne Bailey / 12 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Irishman Wayne Bailey is not happy with the handicapper's treatment of horses from the Emerald Isle, but he's got over it enough to give us some handy advice on picking a likely winner at the 2009 Grand National....Read more »

Grand National 2009 Weights: The Timeform Radio view

Timeform / 12 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The Grand National weights were announced on Tuesday, and Timeform's communications manager, Kieran Packman, was on hand with the organisation's latest ratings for the race. Timeform Radio presenters Chris Barnet and David Cleary also heard from the trainers and owners gathered at the official weights lunch, including Jonjo O'Neill and Andy Stewart....Read more »

Daily Selections: Thursday 12 February

Nick Shiambouros / 12 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Today's selection is looking to get back to winning ways......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 12 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Today's 80/20 is up for a stamina test in Wales......Read more »

Timeform Race Review: Four out of seven for Bally Conn

Editor / 11 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform reflect on a Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Kempton on Saturday which looked a strong handicap for the grade and was dominated by a quartet of improving types....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Panoramic Bar & Restaurant Handicap (4), Kempton, 2.55

Timeform / 11 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Seven go to post for this three-year-old handicap over five furlongs and worth £9,000. Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

Big Race History: Wincanton's Kingwell Hurdle

Malcolm Pannett / 11 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Malcolm Pannett goes through the history books of this important Cheltenham Champion Hurdle primer....Read more »

XY Factor: Lingfield 4.10 Wednesday

LayDough / 11 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Lingfield on Wednesday for the 4.10.......Read more »

Market Movers: Wednesday February 11

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

Betting Strategy: Finding an edge in an overcrowded game

Ian Dean / 11 February 2009 / 3 Comments

All that snow has given Ian Dean plenty of time to reflect on 25 years in the game and the struggle to find the way to a winning bet....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 11 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick is up bright and early for today's 80/20....Read more »

Daily Selections: Wednesday February 11

Nick Shiambouros / 11 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros believe today's 80/20 can kick on after a promising debut......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Edenbridge Claiming Stakes (6), Lingfield, 3.10

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Timeform rate the runners in this 1m Claiming Stakes....Read more »

Timeform Horses In Focus: Sona Sasta, Fabalu and Ringo Ro Bee

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Timeform take a look at three horses for the notebook who have impressed in the last week....Read more »

Tuesday 10 February

LayDough / 10 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Today's selection was at Folkestone which has been abandoned. The service resumes on Wednesday....Read more »

Irish Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup Betting: Nicholls' Neptune can reverse previous defeat

Wayne Bailey / 10 February 2009 / 1 Comments

After last week's washout at Leopardstown, they're getting ready to stage this big meeting all over again this coming Sunday. Wayne Bailey takes an early look at two of the top races on a fascinating card....Read more »

Grand National 2009: Timeform suggest Nicholls still has good claims

Tony Calvin / 10 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Denman will not run but champion trainer still holds strong hand according to top ratings company....Read more »

Market Movers: Tuesday February 10

Editor / 10 February 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 10 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Today's 80/20 is well bred, probably well fed but perhaps not well read......Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: Denman's disappointing return leaves plenty of questions before Cheltenham

Timeform / 09 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Defeat was not expected for Paul Nicholls' Gold Cup winner who now trades at [5.8] for a repeat victory....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Chelsea Cottage Selling Stakes (6), Lingfield, 2.10

Timeform / 09 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Five go to post for this seller over five furlongs for three year olds and upwards. Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

3,000 and onwards! McCoy lands milestone win...

Joe Dyer / 09 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Plumpton is the setting for Champion Jockey's remarkable achievement....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 5.05 Monday

LayDough / 09 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton on Monday for the 5.05.......Read more »

Market Movers: Monday February 9

Editor / 09 February 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 09 February 2009 / Leave a comment

It's one last chance for today's bet as Nick returns to the all-weather at Wolverhampton....Read more »

The Timeform One To Watch: Aachen

Timeform / 08 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform run the rule over a five-year-old who recently enjoyed a successful hurdles debut....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Monday 9th February, Wolverhampton, 4.00

Timeform / 08 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform assess the field for The Great Offers At wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Apprentice Handicap (Class 4)....Read more »

XY Factor: Kempton 5.10 Sunday

LayDough / 08 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Kempton on Sunday for the 5.10........Read more »

Horseracing Betting: 'Where's all the bleedin' salt gone?'

Jeremy Grayson / 08 February 2009 / Leave a comment

In between risking life and limb just stepping out of his house, Jeremy Grayson evaluates the merits of proposed plans to the end of the National Hunt season....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing February 8 - 14: Fingers crossed for better weather

Andrew Hughes / 08 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes picks the best bets from a week of racing which features strong cards at Kempton and Lingfield as well as a popular Friday 13th meeting and a fascinating event at Ascot....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Sunday 8th February

Editor / 08 February 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 08 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick believes today's 80/20 is improving but has he got what it takes to storm to victory?...Read more »

Daily Selections: Sunday February 8

Nick Shiambouros / 08 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick believes that today's selection might be a late developer......Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 5.00 Saturday

LayDough / 07 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton on Saturday for the 5.00........Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Saturday 7th February

Editor / 07 February 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 07 February 2009 / Leave a comment

After leading us a merry dance, Nick believes that a certain gelding is bordering on the victorious....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Bet Now With William Hill 0800 444040 Handicap (Rated 0-85) , Lingfield 1.50

Timeform / 06 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Five go to post for this £7,500 contest over six furlongs for four year olds and upwards. Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday February 6

Editor / 06 February 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Weekend Racing Preview: Graham Cunningham on Denman's return to racecourse combat

Graham Cunningham / 06 February 2009 / 1 Comments

Will the weather abate for a minute to let us enjoy some jumps action? We're all praying for it and none less than Graham Cunningham, who looks at what might happen if the snow stays away from the London area....Read more »

Timeform Weekend Preview: Kempton comes to the rescue...

Timeform / 06 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Denman will ride this weekend as Kempton steps in following Newbury cancellation....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 8.20 Friday

LayDough / 06 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton on Friday for the 8.20........Read more »

Market Movers: Friday February 6

Editor / 06 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The meetings at Southwell, Bangor and Fontwell have survived the weather. Check the early betting moves here....Read more »

Newbury and Leopardstown both cancelled

Joe Dyer / 06 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Snow has beaten the two big weekend meetings....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 06 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Today's selection was due to ride at Kempton. Here it is for the records......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Sponsor A Race By Calling 01902 390009 Handicap (4) (Rated 0-85), Wolverhampton, 9.20

Timeform / 05 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Five line up for this seven furlong contest worth £8,000. Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

Timeform Trainer Form: Kevin Ryan, Paul Nicholls and Tim Vaughan

Timeform / 05 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform take the temperature of three leading trainers....Read more »

Cheltenham 2009 Profit Pointers: Top jockey betting

Wayne Bailey / 05 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Thornton is a maestro, McCoy is surprisingly poor and the less said about Sam Thomas, the better. Wayne Bailey looks at the stats of some of the leading jockeys....Read more »

Cheltenham 2009 Profit Pointers: A pair of betting strategies to consider at the Festival

Wayne Bailey / 05 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey says that course form is not all-important at Prestbury Park....Read more »

XY Factor: Southwell 4.10 Thursday

LayDough / 05 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Southwell on Thursday for the 4.30.......Read more »

Cheltenham 2009 Profit Pointers: Top trainer betting

Wayne Bailey / 05 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Will Alan be the King again? Wayne Bailey outlines the trainers to watch at the Cheltenham Festival....Read more »

Newbury odds-on to be cancelled

Joe Dyer / 05 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Aon Chase and Irish Hennessy Gold Cup both in danger after three inches of snow drop on Berkshire course while flurries continue over Leopardstown....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Thursday 5th February

Editor / 05 February 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 05 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Can today's selection be the Don?...Read more »

Timeform Race To Watch: bet365.com Novices' Hurdle

Timeform / 04 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Get exclusive Timeform insight on one of the few jumps races to survive the recent freeze....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Southwell For Racing & Golf Handicap (Class 5), Southwell, 4.30

Timeform / 04 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Get the Timeform view on this 11-furlong Southwell handicap....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday 4th February

Editor / 04 February 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Grand National 2009 Ante-Post Preview: Denman dominates National talk

Malcolm Pannett / 04 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Malcolm Pannett takes a look at the the horses emerging as the main protagonists at Aintree ahead of this year's running of the nation's favourite race....Read more »

Big Race History: Irish Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup

Malcolm Pannett / 04 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Malcolm Pannett looks back on the 21-years of this Leopardstown chase which often gives significant clues as to the destination of Cheltenham's Gold Cup....Read more »

XY Factor: Lingfield 4.10 Wednesday

LayDough / 04 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Lingfield on Wednesday for the 4.10.......Read more »

Market Movers: Wednesday February 4

Editor / 04 February 2009 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from today's racing at Lingfield....Read more »

Newbury Betting: Early thoughts on the Totesport Trophy Handicap Hurdle

Ian Dean / 04 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Ian Dean gets stuck into the formbook as he searches for the clues to solve Saturday's big handicap hurdle puzzle....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 04 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick believes that today's 80/20 is yet to peak and that she may on the path to victory....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Scots Pines Handicap (4) (Rated 0-85), Lingfield, 3.35

Timeform / 03 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Seven go to post for this three year old handicap over six furlongs. Get the Timeform view on all of them here....Read more »

Forever's Girl successfully backed at 1000 on Betfair

Joe Dyer / 03 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Southwell runner overcomes awful start to land victory by a head - netting one punter £8,991 (miuns commission!)....Read more »

XY Factor: Southwell 4.40 Tuesday

LayDough / 03 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Southwell on Tuesday for the final race at 4.40.......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Tuesday 3rd February

Editor / 03 February 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Cheltenham Betting 2009: How many winners can the Irish land at the Festival this year?

Wayne Bailey / 03 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Willie Mullins will have a lot to do with how well or otherwise the Irish-trained horses perform at Cheltenham 2009, writes Wayne Bailey......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 03 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Today's 80/20 has course form in the North East......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Tuesday 4th February, 3:40, Southwell

Timeform / 02 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Although just six are declared, the standard of runners in the Play Golf At Southwell Golf Club Handicap (Class 3) is higher than for most events at Southwell, with top weight Xpres Maite rated 85 by the official handicapper....Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: Osana shapes up for Champion Hurdle shot

Timeform / 02 February 2009 / Leave a comment

As 2009 rolls into it's second month, the thoughts of most are turning to the Cheltenham Festival. Timeform report on a weekend of action which had consequences on the markets of many races and the plans of several aspirants for jumps racing's showpiece event......Read more »

Market Movers: Monday 2nd February

Editor / 02 February 2009 / Leave a comment

After passing a third course inspection at 9:30 this morning, racing goes ahead at Wolverhampton ... Here are the market movers....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Dine In Horizons At Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) , Wolverhampton, 3.50

Timeform / 01 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform rate the runners in this seven-furlong Wolverhampton handicap....Read more »

XY Factor: Southwell 3.20 Sunday

LayDough / 01 February 2009 / 2 Comments

The XY Factor heads to Southwell on Sunday for the 3.20 race.......Read more »

Market Movers: Sunday February 1

Editor / 01 February 2009 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Fontwell, Musselburgh, Southwell, Limerick and Punchestown....Read more »

Ladies and gentlemen, meet the next great jumps jockey - Rhys Flint

Jeremy Grayson / 01 February 2009 / 1 Comments

Teenage riding sensation Rhys Flint is the greatest talent to emerge from South Wales since Simon Rowlands (it says here) - just remember who knew that first, whinges Jeremy Grayson....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing February 1 - 7: Reappearance of Denman dominates

Andrew Hughes / 01 February 2009 / Leave a comment

It starts at Punchestown and finishes at Warwick with stops at Kempton, Wolverhampton and Newbury on the way. Let Andrew Hughes lead you through the best of the week to come....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 01 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick goes north of the border for today's 80/20....Read more »

Daily Selections: Sunday February 1

Nick Shiambouros / 01 February 2009 / Leave a comment

A week of horseracing tips is rounded off with a trip to Fontwell......Read more »