March 2009

Gladiatorus the top horse in the world according to Timeform

Tony Calvin / 31 March 2009 / 4 Comments

Europe's mile events, such as Queen Anne at Royal Ascot, next on the agenda for Dubai Duty Free winner....Read more »

Aintree Odds: Denman 1.71 to win Totesport Bowl

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But could Exotic Dancer be the value bet at over [5.0]?...Read more »

XY Factor: Southwell 4.55

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

Market Movers: Tuesday March 31

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All the early betting moves from today's racing at Southwell, Folkestone and Wetherby....Read more »

Aintree Betting: The Totesport Bowl, Melling Chase and Topham Chase

Wayne Bailey / 31 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Aintree is not just about the Grand National, and there's plenty of other top class National Hunt action to look forward to. Wayne Bailey previews three key races......Read more »

Grand National Stats: Weight? Age? Days since last run? Which are the numbers to consider?

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Looking for ways to select a National bet? Bob Adams weaves his way through the stats before making four National choices....Read more »

Daily Selections: Tuesday March 31

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Nick believes that today's selection can see off a large field......Read more »

Timeform Daily: WIN BET ANGEL AT win.betangel.com HANDICAP (4), Southwell, Tuesday March 31, 4.55

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Six go to post for this competitive 1m handicap at Southwell. Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros is off to Kent to chart the fortunes of today's 80/20....Read more »

Going Report: Tuesday March 31

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Today's official going and race information for the meetings at Folkestone, Wetherby and Southwell....Read more »

Betfair Grand National Odds: 329-1 My Will now favourite for Aintree

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Ante-post punters gets enormous price on Paul Nicholls' chaser....Read more »

XY Factor: Lingfield 5.00

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The XY Factor bids to follow up yesterday's winner at Lingfield on Monday in the 5.00.......Read more »

Market Movers: Monday March 30

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All the early betting from today's meetings at Lingfield, Newcastle and Wolverhampton....Read more »

Going Report: Monday March 30

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All the latest news on the going from today's racing at Lingfield, Newcastle and Wolverhampton....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros' doubts that anything can foil this filly......Read more »

Daily Selections: Monday March 30

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Nick Shiambouros believes that today's selection can lead the field a merry dance......Read more »

Timeform Race Preview: Monday March 30, Lingfield 5.00

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Seven start this one, Timeform talk us through their respective chances....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: 29th March - 4th April - Countdown to the Grand National

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Andrew Hughes talks us through the next six days in the world of horseracing, which climaxes with the Grand National on Saturday afternoon at Aintree....Read more »

XY Factor: Doncaster 4.50

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The XY Factor heads to Doncaster on Sunday for the 4.50......Read more »

Timeform Daily Race Preview: Sunday March 29, Doncaster 3.40

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Ten start this competitive race at Doncaster. Luckily for us, Timeform know plenty about each one. Read on......Read more »

Early Market Movers: Sunday 29 March

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Today's price movements from Kelso, Newton Abbot, Downpatrick, Doncaster and Leopardstown....Read more »

Daily Selections: Sunday 29 March

Nick Shiambouros / 29 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick looks for a "Path" to riches by backing a certain horse at Kelso today....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet: Sunday 29 March

Nick Shiambouros / 29 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's 80/20 bet for the day is off to Newton Abbot to try and do the column proud. But who is his selection and what price can we expect him to go off at?...Read more »

Going Report: Saturday March 28

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Going Report For Today's Racing, Saturday 28 March...Read more »

XY Factor: Kempton 1.50

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The XY Factor heads to Kempton on Saturday for the opener at Kempton on Saturday.......Read more »

Daily Selections: Saturday March 28

Nick Shiambouros / 28 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick talks us through his reasoning for today's selection....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' patented 80/20 bet

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Nick's pick will be strutting its stuff at Doncaster today but who is carrying his hard-earned money?...Read more »

Early Market Movers: Saturday 28 March

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All the early price movements from Doncaster, Kempton, Lingfield, Uttoxeter, Navan and Nad Al-Sheba....Read more »

Timeform Daily Race Preview: Saturday March 28, Kempton 3.35

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Eight go to post for this valuable contest and there's not much about them that Timeform don't know that is worth knowing......Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 7.50

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The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton on Friday for the 7.50 race......Read more »

Nad Al Sheba Betting: Big race pain again for Youmzain

Graham Cunningham / 27 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Dubai in the spring has many charms. The climate is perfect for visiting Europeans, the welcome is always hospitable and the standard of racing on offer at the Dubai World Cup meeting is mighty impressive. But there is one crucial thing you cannot do in Dubai - strike a sporting wager. Racing UK and betmaverick.com analyst Graham Cunningham is happy to be on home soil as he pinpoints a posse of potential angles on the first flagship weekend of the...Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday March 27

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All the early betting moves for tonight's races at Wolverhampton, Dundalk....Read more »

Doncaster Betting: Charm School can keep Gosden's early season form up

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Robin Keck blogged for us throughout Cheltenham and now he's back with an eye on Saturday's Flat racing season-opener at Doncaster....Read more »

Market Movers: Friday March 27

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All the early betting moves from Ascot, Fontwell and Southwell....Read more »

Timeform Race To Watch: The digibet.com Maiden Stakes, Kempton, Wednesday March 25

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With the Flat season upon us, there was much to like about the form shown by several horses in this race....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Membership At Southwell Golf Club Handicap(6), Southwell, Friday March 27, 2.35

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Ten go to post for this competitive five-furlong sprint. Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

Daily Selections: Friday March 27

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Will today's selection come up smelling of Lavender?...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Will Augusta be a master?...Read more »

Going Report: Friday March 27

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The official going from today's race meetings at Ascot, Fontwell, Southwell and Wolverhampton....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday March 26

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

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 7.50

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The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton on Thursday for the 7.50 race......Read more »

Flat Betting Strategy: Relying on the consistent older horses

Wayne Bailey / 26 March 2009 / 1 Comments

Betting on the flat can be a tricky business as the season begins, so concentrating on older horses with proven form can often pay its way writes Wayne Bailey......Read more »

Market Movers: Thursday March 26

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

Dubai World Cup Betting: Well Armed is a handy Nad Al Sheba bet at 12

Jack Houghton / 26 March 2009 / 2 Comments

Jack Houghton analyses the contenders for the $6,000,000 Dubai World Cup....Read more »

Timeform Trainer Form: J Howard Johnson, John Gosden and Richard Hannon

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Timeform run the rule over three trainers showing plenty of promise for upcoming races....Read more »

Timeform Daily: 2m Handicap, Southwell, Thursday March 26, 4.40

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Eight go to post for this competitive two-mile handicap. Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

Daily Selections: Thursday March 26

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Can course winner do it again at Towcester?...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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To Hereford for the latest 80/20 bet....Read more »

Going Report: Thursday March 26

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The official going for today's meetings at Wolverhampton, Towcester, Southwell, Hereford, Carlisle....Read more »

Big Race History: The Lincoln

Malcolm Pannett / 25 March 2009 / 1 Comments

Malcolm Pannett and Philip Alstead fill in the past history of The Lincoln which has its roots in a race first run in 1849....Read more »

XY Factor: Kempton 9.20

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

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday March 25

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

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday March 24

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This afternoon's market movers from Lingfield, Taunton and Towcester....Read more »

Timeform Horses In Focus: Jesse James rides again

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Timeform take a close look at five horses - one named for a French composer, another for an American outlaw......Read more »

Timeform Daily Race Preview: Wednesday March 25, Lingfield, 4.50

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Eight go to post for the seven-furlong tagworldwide.com Handicap where plenty of potential improvers are set to clash....Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday March 25

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All the latest news on the going from today's racing at Lingfield, Taunton, Towcester and Kempton Park....Read more »

Daily Selections: Wednesday March 25

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Nick Shiambouros feels the need for speed......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros believes that today's 80/20 can turn over a short priced favourite....Read more »

Betting Strategy: Simon Rowlands on time analysis, part one

Simon Rowlands / 24 March 2009 / 12 Comments

Simon Rowlands is going deep, very deep, into the complex but rewarding world of calculating timefigures in racing. This is part one......Read more »

XY Factor: Lingfield 4.50

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The XY Factor head to Lingfield for the final race on Tuesday at 4.50......Read more »

Grand National Ante-Post Betting: Finding the winner, part one

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Betting.betfair tipster XY Factor sorts the wheat from the chaff to select 16 potential winners of the nation's favourite race. The winner of the 16 will be announced in the second article....Read more »

Ante-Post Betting: The William Hill Lincoln Handicap

Wayne Bailey / 24 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The UK flat season kicks off proper this weekend with the Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster. Wayne Bailey takes a look at the early market and suggests a number of horses he believes can make the frame......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Tuesday March 24

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

Going Report: Tuesday March 24

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All the latest news on the going from today's racing at Lingfield, Sedgefield and Southwell....Read more »

Daily Selections: Tuesday March 24

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Nick Shiambouros believes there is more to come from today's selection......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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You won't hear Nick Shiambouros complaining if today's 80/20 comes in at her current price....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Terry Cook 60th Birthday Fillies Handicap, Lingfield, Tuesday March 24, 3.20

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Eight go to post for this seven-furlong fillies handicap. Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: The flat season is here!

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Timeform look back over a weekend when racing on the level took centrestage....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 5.10

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The XY Factor starts another week at Wolverhampton - the 5.10 is the race in today's spotlight.......Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Monday March 23

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Will it be a Nice One to today's 80/20? You'll have to watch the 5.30 at Kempton....Read more »

Daily Selections: Monday March 23

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Improving gelding should go close......Read more »

Going Report: Monday March 23

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The official going from today's meetings at Wolverhampton, Plumpton and Kempton....Read more »

XY Factor: Southwell 4.55 Sunday

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The XY Factor hit a profit of 25 points on Saturday thanks to Scintillo - now for Sunday's bet.......Read more »

Horseracing Betting: Why Grand National history repeats itself

Malcolm Pannett / 22 March 2009 / 1 Comments

The Grand National produces a story each year but some are more dramatic than others. The exploits of Foinavon, the only horse not to fall in 1967, and Devon Loch, who collapsed with the race apparently won in 1956, are legendary but, on the basis that nothing is new, Malcolm Pannett looks back over the record books to reveal the original dramas in the big race....Read more »

Big Race History: The Grand National

Malcolm Pannett / 22 March 2009 / 1 Comments

As the countdown to Aintree begins, Malcolm Pannett continues his race histories with the fascinating story of the biggest race of them all......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Sunday March 22

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This afternoon's market movers from Huntingdon, Southwell, Wincanton, Cork and Curragh....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing March 22 - 28: Flat season opens with fascinating contests

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A sure sign that spring is here as Andrew Hughes looks ahead to a week in which the flat season gets under way with a number of quality races....Read more »

Going Report: Sunday March 22

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The latest news on the going from today's racing at Huntingdon, Southwell and Wincanton....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros' offers a non-Freudian analysis of today's 80/20......Read more »

Daily Selections: Sunday March 22

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Today's selection is hoping to continue a winning run......Read more »

XY Factor: Lingfield 3.05 Saturday

XY Factor / 21 March 2009 / 2 Comments

The XY Factor looks at the 3.05 at Lingfield on Saturday...Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Saturday March 21

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

Going Report: Saturday March 21

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All the latest news on the going from today's racing at Bangor on Dee, Haydock, Lingfield, Newbury and Stratford....Read more »

Daily Selections: Saturday March 21

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A bumper edition from Nick Shiambouros today with not one but two selections......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros believes that today's 80/20 is making a direct dash for victory......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday March 20

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

Graham Cunningham's Racing Thoughts: The top pundit on Saturday at Newbury and trouble at the RP mill...

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Some punting scars take a long time to heal, while career problems can only be kept in check for so long before they burst into the open. Mares take centre stage this Saturday at Newbury, and Racing UK and betmaverick.com analyst Graham Cunningham marks the third anniversary of a painful Betfair blunder before addressing a notable media row in his weekly blog....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Friday March 20

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This afternoon's market movers from Kelso, Lingfield, Newbury and Gowran Park....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 6.50 Friday

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The XY Factor looks at the 6.50 race at Wolverhampton on Friday........Read more »

Going Report: Friday March 20

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The going for today's races at Kelso, Lingfield, Newbury and Wolverhampton......Read more »

Daily Selections: Friday March 20

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Nick gives his approval to an interesting runner......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Today's 80/20 will have to dig deep to find victory......Read more »

Timeform Trainer Form: Philip Hobbs, Mark Johnston, Jamie Osborne and Barry Hills

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With the flat season approaching Timeform look at three who could feature prominently on the level this year as well as one National Hunt trainer who is particularly hot at the moment....Read more »

XY Factor: Kempton 8.50 Thursday

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The XY Factor looks at the 8.50 race at Kempton on Thursday........Read more »

Grand National 2009: Phil Smith on the top entries for this year's race

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Timeform Radio spoke to the the British Horseracing Authority's Head of Handicapping on the contenders for the 2009 running of the Aintree marathon. You can hear the interview here....Read more »

'And they're off!' - The Irish Flat season gets underway this Sunday

Wayne Bailey / 19 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey's best betting is done on the flat across the Irish Sea, so it's no wonder he's excited by the start of the season this weekend....Read more »

Market Movers: Thursday March 19

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

Daily Selections: Thursday March 19

Nick Shiambouros / 19 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Just four runners contest this beginners' chase, can Nick pick the winner?...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 19 March 2009 / 3 Comments

A win today would be simply magic......Read more »

Going Report: Thursday March 19

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The going for today's races at Kempton, Southwell, Ludlow and Ayr....Read more »

Timeform Race Of The Day: Thursday March 19th, Kempton, 8.50

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the Kempton For Outdoors Events Handicap......Read more »

Timeform Race To Watch: Encouraging signs from gutsy three-year-olds

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Timeform reflect on the freebets.co.uk Over £1000 In Free Bets Handicap which was held at Lingfield last Saturday......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday March 18

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

XY Factor: Kempton 9.20 Wednesday

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The XY Factor looks at the final race at Kempton on Wednesday......Read more »

Timeform Horses In Focus: A selection of six to peruse

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Timeform on some of the more eyecatching recent performances in the racing world....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday March 18

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This afternoon's market movers from Chepstow, Lingfield and Warwick....Read more »

Flat Racing: The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth about two-year-old foals

Simon Rowlands / 18 March 2009 / 5 Comments

Simon Rowlands has pored over the numbers to produce this informative article on foaling dates and the success rates of two-year-olds....Read more »

Timeform Daily Race Preview: Wednesday March 18, Kempton, 7:50

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Timeform take a close looked at the runners for the Kempton Park Kentucky Derby Challenge Stakes (Class 2)......Read more »

Daily Selections: Wednesday March 18

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Today's selection is ready to do some hard work......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick believes that today's 80/20 might be about to turn over a short-priced favourite....Read more »

Big Race History: The Winter Derby

Malcolm Pannett / 17 March 2009 / Leave a comment

After soaring over the Cheltenham hurdle, Malcolm Pannett remains in the saddle to continue his histories of the most cherished events in the British racing calendar......Read more »

Trainer in Focus: John Gosden

Wayne Bailey / 17 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Following a reader request, Wayne Bailey takes a look at the record of multiple classic winning trainer John Gosden......Read more »

XY Factor: Southwell 5.10 Tuesday

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The XY Factor looks at the 5.10 at Southwell on Tuesday.......Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: After the Lord Mayor's show

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With the Cheltenham Festival over for another year, the focus of the weekend action took place at Uttoxeter, with the feature John Smith's Midlands Grand National on Saturday going to dour stayer Russian Trigger under a strong ride from Jack Doyle, writes Timeform....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Tuesday March 17

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This afternoon's market movers from Exeter, Kempton, Southwell, Down Royal and Wexford......Read more »

Going Report: Tuesday 17 March

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All the latest news on the going for today's racing......Read more »

Daily Selections: Tuesday March 17

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Nick believes that today's selection could land him a more-than-princely sum if he can get out of the woods......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick picks a horse who is keen to show the field who is Master at Exeter today....Read more »

Timeform Daily Race Preview: Tuesday March 17, Southwell, 3.30

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Timeform look for the value as 11 line up for this 11 furlong handicap......Read more »

XY Factor: Kempton 5.00 Monday

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The XY Factor looks at the 5.00 at Kempton on Monday.......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Monday March 16

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This afternoon's market movers from Hereford, Kempton and Taunton......Read more »

Going Report: Monday March 16

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All the latest news on the going from today's racing......Read more »

Daily Selections: Monday March 16

Nick Shiambouros / 16 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros believes today's selection could scent victory on her hurdles debut......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros is hoping today's 80/20 can hit the right notes......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The freebets.co.uk over £5000 in free bets handicap, Monday March 16, Kempton, 2.30

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Eight line up for this ten furlong handicap. Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

Horses To Follow: Three eyecatchers from the Cheltenham Festival

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Read Timeform's thoughts on Three Mirrors, The Sliotar and Pause and Clause....Read more »

Timeform Daily: 3m2f Handicap Chase, Carlisle, Sunday March 15, 3.25

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Six line up for this novices' handicap chase which very much places the emphasis on stamina at the most-galloping Cumbria track. The Timeform ratings are headed by Sabreflight....Read more »

XY Factor: Carlisle 4.10 Sunday

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The XY Factor looks at the 4.10 at Carlisle on Sunday........Read more »

Market Movers: Sunday March 15

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All the early betting moves from Navan, Carlisle, Fontwell and Southwell....Read more »

Daily Selections: Sunday March 15

Nick Shiambouros / 15 March 2009 / Leave a comment

One more chance for the Joker....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 15 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Fontwell selection rounds out a another week of 80/20s....Read more »

Going Report: Sunday March 15

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The going from today's races at Southwell, Fontwell and Carlisle....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: March 15-21

Andrew Hughes / 14 March 2009 / Leave a comment

In the strange hinterland between Cheltenham and Aintree quality jumps racing is at a premium but there's still plenty of quality fare to get stuck into, says Andrew Hughes....Read more »

XY Factor: Lingfield 3.30 Saturday

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The XY Factor looks at the 3.30 at Lingfield on Saturday.......Read more »

Market Movers: Saturday March 14

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

Uttoxeter Betting: Andrew Hughes on Saturday's highlights

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Ignore that anticlimactic post-Cheltenham feeling and get stuck into the Midlands National card at Uttoxeter....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 14 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Off to Wetherby for Saturday's 80/20......Read more »

Daily Selections: Saturday March 14

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A Midlands National runner is the selection......Read more »

Going Report: Saturday March 14

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The going from all Uk race meetings today - Lingfield, Newcastle, Uttoxeter, and Wetherby....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 8.50 Friday

XY Factor / 13 March 2009 / 3 Comments

The XY Factor looks at the 8.50 at Wolverhampton on Friday........Read more »

Simon Rowlands' Cheltenham Debrief: The complete breakdown of the final day and Festival as a whole

Simon Rowlands / 13 March 2009 / 1 Comments

Simon Rowlands sums up the action on day four and his personal thoughts on Cheltenham 2009....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The freebets.co.uk over £1000 in Free Bets Handicap, Lingfield, 3.30

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It's back to ordinary fare with the Timeform team looking at an 1m2f Lingfield handicap....Read more »

Betfair Festival Blog Day Four Update: I have to bow to Kauto, a great champion

Robin Keck / 13 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Overall, it's been a losing week for blogger Robin Keck. But a great one nevertheless....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday March 13

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

Cheltenham Betting: Gold Cup day results and prices

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The highs and lows on the course and in the markets on the final day of the 2009 Cheltenham Festival....Read more »

Cheltenham Betting Strategy: The Festival is different so treat it as such

Jack Houghton / 13 March 2009 / 1 Comments

Jack Houghton looks back on the lessons the 2009 Festival has taught us....Read more »

Big Race History: Midlands National

Malcolm Pannett / 13 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Cheltenham is over and thoughts move to the Grand National. Uttoxeter hosts an important National pointer this weekend, the Midlands National. Malcolm Pannett goes through the race's history....Read more »

Cheltenham Market Movers: Friday 13 March

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The market movers from the final afternoon of the 2009 Cheltenham Festival......Read more »

Cheltenham Betting 2009: The Irish View on Day Four

Wayne Bailey / 13 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey's rates the chances of the Irish horses as we reach the final day of the festival......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Friday March 13

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

Betfair Festival Blog Day Four: Fear and self-loathing in the Cotswolds...

Robin Keck / 13 March 2009 / Leave a comment

It's been a rollercoaster of winners, losers and plenty of Guinness, but finally Robin Keck has reached day four. So how doesour Betfair blogger intend to finish the Festival? Whichever way he's going out fightin'....Read more »

Timeform Cheltenham Preview: The Triumph Hurdle

Timeform / 13 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Timform run the rule over a day four curtain raiser featuring a number of horses who could go on to bigger festival things....Read more »

Andy C's Cheltenham Fancies: Day four

Andy Constantinou / 13 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Our big meeting tipster has a final pair of punts for the final day of the Cheltenham Festival....Read more »

Daily Cheltenham Selection: Friday March 13

Nick Shiambouros / 13 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's gone for a Gold Cup runner, but which one?...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Cheltenham Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 13 March 2009 / 1 Comments

Let's hope today's selection strides to victory....Read more »

Going Report: Friday March 13

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The going from day four of Cheltenham, as well as Fakenham, Lingfield and Wolverhampton....Read more »

Cheltenham Tips: Graham Cunningham on day four

Graham Cunningham / 12 March 2009 / Leave a comment

This time last year it seemed so simple. Denman was the new hero and poised to dominate the Gold Cup scene for as long as he was healthy. Twelve months on Denman is under a cloud and Kauto Star is the hot favourite to become the first horse ever to reclaim the crown. His form is there for all to see, but Racing UK and betmaverick.com analyst Graham Cunningham feels a live danger lurks within his own stable....Read more »

Big Race History: The Cheltenham Gold Cup

Malcolm Pannett / 12 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Malcolm Pannett looks back on the long and glorious history of the Cheltenham Gold Cup....Read more »

Simon Rowland's Cheltenham Review: New course Bucks the Kasbah

Simon Rowlands / 12 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Simon Rowlands reflects on a rare treat for racing fans on the penultimate day of the 2009 Cheltenham Festival....Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Day Four Preview: All the highlights of the final day

Timeform / 12 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform on the likely favourites on Friday at Cheltenham....Read more »

XY Factor: Kempton 7.50 Thursday

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The XY Factor looks at the 7.50 at Kempton on Thursday........Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday March 12

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

Betfair Festival Blog Day Three Update: Ouch!

Robin Keck / 12 March 2009 / Leave a comment

It was a tough day for Robin Keck, who will be supping a Guinness by the time you read this. But our Betfair blogger is never downhearted and the glass will be looking half-full as he plans for a big fourth day winner....Read more »

Timeform Cheltenham Preview: The totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1)

Timeform / 12 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Statistics say no Gold Cup winning horse has ever regained the trophy after a loss, yet Kauto Star trades around [3.0] to do just that. But what do Timeform make of his chances...?...Read more »

XY Factor/Laydough

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Cheltenham Betting: Day three results and prices

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The highs and lows on the course and in the markets from the third day of the 2009 Cheltenham Festival....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Thursday March 12

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

Cheltenham Market Movers: Thursday March 12

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This afternoon's market movers on day three of the 2009 Cheltenham Festival....Read more »

Betfair Festival Blog Day Three: A pivotal day looms with success or disaster the two likely outcomes

Robin Keck / 12 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Robin Keck has got a plan about today's 'banker', Kasbah Bliss......Read more »

Andy C's Cheltenham Fancies: Day three

Andy Constantinou / 12 March 2009 / Leave a comment

A tricky Festival so far has come down to a crunch day for Andy Constantinou, with Kasbah Bliss rating a major fancy, and at the current price, a value punt....Read more »

Daily Cheltenham Selections: Thursday March 12

Nick Shiambouros / 12 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros believes the best is yet to come from his third festival day selection......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Cheltenham Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 12 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick believes that his 80/20 pick can give the favourite plenty to think about on the third day of the festival......Read more »

Cheltenham Tips: Graham Cunningham on day three

Graham Cunningham / 12 March 2009 / Leave a comment

James Bond may have said the World Is Not Enough, but it's enough to be going on with for 50,000 punters at Cheltenham this Thursday as Kasbah Bliss, Punchestowns and Big Buck's square off for the World Hurdle. Racing UK and betmaverick.com analyst Graham Cunningham gives his view on the Festival day three showpiece and also pinpoints a potential short priced lay in the Ryanair Chase....Read more »

Going Report: Thursday March 12

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All the going from today's race meetings in the UK, including day three of the Cheltenham Festival....Read more »

Timeform Cheltenham Preview: World Hurdle

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Will Kasbah Bliss take Inglis Drever's crown on day three of the 2009 Cheltenham Festival? Timeform take a close look at the field....Read more »

Cheltenham Betting 2009: The Irish view on day three

Wayne Bailey / 11 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The Irish horses and jockeys are in flying form at the festival, and have already surprised speculators with their sheer number of wins at the half-way stage. Our man from Ireland has been showing a decent profit backing and laying horses from the Emerald Isle, and hopes to continue his success on Thursday......Read more »

Betfair Festival Blog Day Two Update: Silk Affair and Dunguib lift me off the canvas and into the winners' enclosure

Robin Keck / 11 March 2009 / Leave a comment

It was looking bad, very bad, for Robin Keck and then came two winners......Read more »

XY Factor: Kempton 8.20 Wednesday

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The XY Factor looks at the 8.20 at Kempton on Wednesday........Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Day Three Preview : Our Vic bids to regain Ryanair crown

Timeform / 11 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform run through the likely contenders for tomorrow's Cheltenham crowns....Read more »

Simon Rowland's Cheltenham Review: Ruby Wednesday as Walsh rides fourth festival winner

Simon Rowlands / 11 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Ruby Walsh put himself firmly in pole position for the Cheltenham Festival jockey's title with his fourth win in two days - including a second consecutive Champion Chase title for Master Minded. Simon Rowlands reflects on an eventful day two.......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday March 11

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

Timeform Cheltenham Preview: Ryanair Chase

Timeform / 11 March 2009 / Leave a comment

It's time for another 'Festival Banker', but can Voy Por Ustedes win the Ryanair? Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

Cheltenham Big Race History: World Hurdle

Malcolm Pannett / 11 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Malcolm Pannett runs through the best memories and past winners of the Festival's premier long distance hurdle race....Read more »

Cheltenham Betting: Day two results and prices

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The highs and lows on the course and in the markets from the second day of the 2009 Cheltenham Festival....Read more »

Cheltenham Market Movers: Wednesday March 11

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The market movers on day two of the festival......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday March 11

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

The Betfair Festival Blog: Festival fatigue may have set in already!

Robin Keck / 11 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Robin Keck admits to a little tiredness ahead of the second day, but like a big-hearted stayer he's hanging on in there and a couple of winners today could make all the difference. But what are his selections?...Read more »

Andy C's Cheltenham Fancies: Day two

Andy Constantinou / 11 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The hunt for winners continues as Andy Constantinou picks two bets at the Festival today....Read more »

Daily Cheltenham Selections: Wednesday March 11

Nick Shiambouros / 11 March 2009 / Leave a comment

There's one favourite and one outsider from Nick Shiambouros as he picks his day two bets for Cheltenham....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Cheltenham Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 11 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Today's runner faces a huge field in the final race of day two....Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday March 11

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The going for all today's meetings including Cheltenham, Kempton, Southwell and Huntingdon....Read more »

Cheltenham Betting 2009: The Irish View on Day Two

Wayne Bailey / 11 March 2009 / Leave a comment

After a cracking day for the Irish on Tuesday, Wayne Bailey rates the horses from across the water on Wednesday's card......Read more »

Big Race History: Queen Mother Champion Chase

Malcolm Pannett / 10 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Master Minded will attempt to join a star-studded list of double Champion Chase winners. You can read about those who have done it courtesy of Malcolm Pannett's big Race History here....Read more »

Timeform Cheltenham Preview: RSA Chase

Timeform / 10 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform rate the runners for the second big novice chase of the Festival....Read more »

Cheltenham Tips: Graham Cunningham on day two

Graham Cunningham / 10 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Some said the Irish might struggle to get more than four winners at the festival yet one day in they already have that number on the board with the promise of more to come. Racing UK and betmaverick.com analyst Graham Cunningham is warming to another Irish raider in the RSA Chase but is looking closer to home for his one to oppose on day two......Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Day Two Preview: Master Minded aims for two from two

Timeform / 10 March 2009 / Leave a comment

After a thrilling first day, Timeform wonder what drama lies in store on day two......Read more »

Simon Rowlands' Cheltenham Review: Performance of the day goes to an old favourite

Simon Rowlands / 10 March 2009 / Leave a comment

McCoy wins the plaudits from Simon Rowlands following his truly exceptional ride on Wichita Lineman....Read more »

The Betfair Festival Blog: Day one update

Robin Keck / 10 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Who were the winners and losers for Robin Keck on the first day of the Festival......Read more »

Timeform Cheltenham Preview: Ballymore Novices' Hurdle

Timeform / 10 March 2009 / Leave a comment

On to the second day of the Festival and the second contest of the afternoon is the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle....Read more »

Timeform Cheltenham Preview: Queen Mother Champion Chase

Timeform / 10 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Master Minded will be the shortest-priced favourite of the entire Festival, but do Timeform see any chinks in his armour?...Read more »

Cheltenham Betting: Day One results and prices

Editor / 10 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The highs and lows on the course and in the markets from the first day of the 2009 Cheltenham Festival....Read more »

XY Factor: Cheltenham 3.20 Tuesday

LayDough / 10 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor looks at the big race on the first day of the Festival - the Champion Hurdle at 3.20........Read more »

Market Movers: Tuesday March 10

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All the early betting moves from today's 'other' meetings at Sedgefield and Southwell....Read more »

Cheltenham Market Movers: Tuesday March 10

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All the early betting moves for every race at Cheltenham today....Read more »

The Betfair Festival Blog: Anticipation, excitement and fear rolled into one

Robin Keck / 10 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Robin Keck is blogging from Cheltenham throughout the Festival and here outlines his first day approach....Read more »

Andy C's Cheltenham Fancies: Day one

Andy Constantinou / 10 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Our big meeting tipster has picked a pair of big priced horses in two of the first day races....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Cheltenham Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 10 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Betting.betfair's win and place racing bet goes for the last race of the first day at Cheltenham....Read more »

Cheltenham Daily Selections: Tuesday March 10

Nick Shiambouros / 10 March 2009 / Leave a comment

A pair of Cheltenham fancies from our daily tipster....Read more »

Cheltenham Betting 2009: The Irish view on day one

Wayne Bailey / 10 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Our Irish correspondent Wayne Bailey rates the horses from across the water, and suggests some backs and lays for day one of the festival......Read more »

Going Report: Tuesday March 10

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Read all the going news from the first day of the Cheltenham Festival as well as today's other meetings at Sedgefield and Southwell....Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Day One Preview: Binocular sets sights on Champion Hurdle

Timeform / 09 March 2009 / Leave a comment

As the clock ticks down to the opening of the 2009 Cheltenham Festival, Timeform provide some pointers as to what we can expect from the first day of the biggest event in the racing calendar....Read more »

Cheltenham Tips: Graham Cunningham on day one

Graham Cunningham / 09 March 2009 / Leave a comment

There is a lot to be said for keeping things simple during Cheltenham week. We asked Racing UK and betmaverick.com analyst Graham Cunningham to come up with one value bet and one solid lay for each day of the Festival. Read on for his thoughts on day one....Read more »

XY Factor: Taunton 5.20 Monday

LayDough / 09 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor moves to Taunton on Monday for a look at the 5.20 race.......Read more »

Timeform Cheltenham Preview: Arkle Chase

Timeform / 09 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The betting is open for the first big chase of the meeting, so what do Timeform make of the leading contenders?...Read more »

Timeform Cheltenham Preview: Champion Hurdle

Timeform / 09 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Binocular has been one of the 'bankers' for some time but a talented field awaits him in the biggest race of the first day....Read more »

Timeform Cheltenham Preview: Supreme Novices' Hurdle

Timeform / 09 March 2009 / Leave a comment

According to the betting, Willie Mullins is likely to get his 2009 Cheltenham Festival off to a flyer with Cousin Vinny. But what do Timeform make of the jolly and the rest of the field?...Read more »

Betfair's Festival Blog: Follow the fortunes of a Betfairian throughout the week

Robin Keck / 09 March 2009 / 1 Comments

Robin Keck loves racing and therefore loves Cheltenham. He's blogging for us throughout the week with his betting plans for each day, and you can read his early fancies here......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Monday March 9

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This afternoon's market movers from Plumpton, Stratford and Taunton....Read more »

Cheltenham Festival 2009: Look into Graham Cunningham's crystal ball for the headlines to come...

Graham Cunningham / 09 March 2009 / 2 Comments

Last year it was an unexpected hurricane which wiped out the Wednesday card and a Gold cup performance from Denman which shook Cheltenham to its core. But what will be the abiding newslines from Cheltenham 2009? Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham pinpoints five issues that are bound to loom large this week....Read more »

Going Report: Monday 9 March

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The latest news on the going in today's racing....Read more »

Daily Selections: Monday March 9

Nick Shiambouros / 09 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros expects a smooth performance from today's selection......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros stops off in Somerset en route to Cheltenham......Read more »

XY Factor: Market Rasen 4.15 Sunday

LayDough / 08 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor moves to Market Rasen on Sunday for a look at the 4.15 race.......Read more »

Cheltenham 2009 Bets: Five dark horses who could be...dark horses

Graham Cunningham / 08 March 2009 / Leave a comment

There is only one thing better than backing a winner at Cheltenham. And that is backing a big priced winner at the Festival. History dictates that they are out there somewhere. And Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham means to find them....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Sunday March 8

Editor / 08 March 2009 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's movers from Kelso, Market Rasen and Warwick....Read more »

Special Cheltenham Betting Briefing: Guide to the main races

Andrew Hughes / 08 March 2009 / Leave a comment

We all know it's Cheltenham next week but are you having trouble separating your Ryanair Chase from your William Hill Trophy? Worry not, Andrew Hughes talks us through the nuts and bolts of the big races ahead of Festival week....Read more »

Daily Selections: Sunday March 8

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Nick fancies a little bit of something racing at Kelso.......Read more »

Nick Shiamboouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 08 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's tip will be strutting his stuff at Market Rasen today but who will be carrying his hard-earned cash?...Read more »

Cheltenham 2009 Betting: Coe, Karabak and Big Buck's - you are the weakest links. Goodbye.

Graham Cunningham / 07 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Cheltenham will play host to dozens of high-class horses next week, but many a big name will return home humbled by the intense competition and that final hill. Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham pinpoints a posse of leading fancies in for a rude Festival awakening....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 5.45 Saturday

LayDough / 07 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor notched up a nice profit on Friday and now heads to Wolverhampton on Saturday for the 5.45.......Read more »

Cheltenham Betting 2009: Why Cheltenham statistics are more lies than truths

Jack Houghton / 07 March 2009 / 2 Comments

Before the Festival has even started, Jack Houghton is already sick of hearing stats revolving around Cheltenham as a whole and individual races. Here's what you should make of them......Read more »

Daily Selections: Saturday 7th March

Nick Shiambouros / 07 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros tells us which horse will be carrying his money in the 3.10 at Sandown today....Read more »

Updated Afternoon Market Movers: Saturday 7th March

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This afternoon's movers from Ayr, Chepstow, Sandown and Wolverhampton....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 bet

Nick Shiambouros / 07 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick will be having a couple of Bob on this horse running today at Chepstow......Read more »

Going Report: Saturday March 7

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All the latest news on the going for today's racing....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 9.20 Friday

LayDough / 06 March 2009 / 1 Comments

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

Whiteoak, backed at 1000.00, goes for the Champion Hurdle

Editor / 06 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Donald McCain J gave Whiteoak the Champion Hurdle go-ahead this afternoon - and some Betfair punters literally have a thousand reasons to be grateful to the trainer for the bold move....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday 6th March

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

Timeform Weekend Preview: Pipe eager for pre-festival Thriller

Timeform / 06 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The final weekend before the Cheltenham Festival is always bound to be quiet by comparison, but that has never been a problem for the organisers of the Imperial Cup, especially with the £75,000 bonus put up by the sponsors available for any horse that can win the race and follow up at the Festival....Read more »

Timeform Daily Race Preview: Saturday March 7, Sandown, 3.10

Timeform / 06 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform take a close look at a large field for The Paddy Power Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle (Listed)....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Friday 6th March

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This afternoon's market movers from Ayr, Leicester, Sandown and Wincanton....Read more »

Cheltenham Betting: Graham Cunningham's five strong links

Graham Cunningham / 06 March 2009 / Leave a comment

There's no place like Cheltenham for making the cream rise to the top. The question is, which big names have the right blend of abilities to come to the fore at the Festival next week? Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham pinpoints five big names who look made of the right stuff....Read more »

Daily Selections: Friday March 6

Nick Shiambouros / 06 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros heads North of the border for what he hopes will be a glorious ending......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 06 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros is sending in the big guns to deliver a win today......Read more »

Betfair Big Interview: Charlie Longsdon

Ralph Ellis / 05 March 2009 / Leave a comment

With the 2009 Cheltenham Festival due to begin on Tuesday, we went to meet up and coming trainer Charlie Longsdon on a flipping awful afternoon at Fontwell to find out about what the Festival means to the racing world......Read more »

Timeform Trainer Form: Nicky Henderson, Tom George and Ben de Haan

Timeform / 05 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Three trainers, two are in form while one is not....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday March 5

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

Timeform Daily: The Barclays Commercial Bank Amateur Rider's Handicap Hurdle, Friday March 6, Sandown, 2.10

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Nine go to post for this handicap hurdle over two miles. Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Ante-Post Portfolio: Triumph Hurdle

XY Factor / 05 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges now look at the opening race on the final day - the Triumph Hurdle. Is there any value in betting at this stage ?...Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Ante-Post Portfolio: RSA Chase

Steven Rawlings / 05 March 2009 / Leave a comment

There are just two horses in the RSA Chase betting who excite Steven Rawlings. Read on to find out who....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 8.50 Thursday

LayDough / 05 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Fresh from a 22.5 point profit on Wednesday, The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton on Thursday for the 8.50.......Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Ante-Post Portfolio: Arkle Chase

Steven Rawlings / 05 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Steven Rawlings dedicates his racing betting to novice chases and novice chases only. Read his Arkle breakdown here......Read more »

The 2009 Cheltenham Festival: Five top tips for surviving the four day marathon

Wayne Bailey / 05 March 2009 / Leave a comment

With just a few days to go, racing fans all over Britain and Ireland are bracing themselves for four days of joy, pain, euphoria and heartbreak. Wayne Bailey has some solid pre-festival advice for those that like a flutter......Read more »

Market Movers: Thursday March 5

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All the early betting moves from Carlisle, Wincanton and Lingfield....Read more »

The five biggest priced winners of the Gold Cup

Dan Fitch / 05 March 2009 / Leave a comment

It's the biggest race of the Festival contested by the cream of the chasing crop - but occasionally one overlooked sneaks through to take the glory....Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Ante-Post Portfolio: Supreme Novices' Hurdle

XY Factor / 05 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges continue their search for ante-post value at this year's Festival. They now turn their attention to the curtain raiser of the meeting - the Supreme Novices' Hurdle on Tuesday....Read more »

Going Report: Thursday March 5

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Wolverhampton, Wincanton, Lingfield go ahead but Carlisle inspects at 10.30. Read all the going here....Read more »

Daily Selections: Thursday March 5

Nick Shiambouros / 05 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's hoping today's runner can improve on a promising performance last time out......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 05 March 2009 / Leave a comment

You can double figures on today's 80/20 this morning......Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 9.20 Wednesday

LayDough / 04 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton on Wednesday for the final race at 9.20........Read more »

Timeform Daily Race Preview: Thursday 5th March, 2.30, Wincanton

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Ten go to post for The Bathwick Tyres Yeovil Handicap Hurdle - a two-and-three-quarter mile contest open to four-year olds and upwards. Timeform take a close look at the runners......Read more »

Timeform Race To Watch: The Securon Handicap Hurdle, Newbury, February 27

Timeform / 04 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform reflect on a race which they believe threw up plenty of future winners....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday March 4

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

Big Race History: The Champion Hurdle

Malcolm Pannett / 04 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Malcolm Pannett continues his Big Race History with a close look at a race which has provided some thrilling contests on day one of the festival....Read more »

Market Movers: Wednesday 4 March

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

Simon Rowlands' Cheltenham: £250 placed and all winnings go to charity!

Simon Rowlands / 04 March 2009 / 4 Comments

Top blogger and all-round racing gent Simon Rowlands has formed a punting plan of attack across all four days of the Festival and if it comes off Greatwood, the charity for racehorse welfare, will be a whole lot better off. Let's pray for winners!...Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday 4th March

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All the latest news on the going at Catterick, Fontwell, Lingfield and Wolverhampton....Read more »

Daily Selections: Wednesday February 4

Nick Shiambouros / 04 March 2009 / Leave a comment

One of today's selections is ready to run her heart out for a win while the other is focusing on one last chance over the Polytrack......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 04 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros believes that today's 80/20 can blow away a large field....Read more »

Timeform Horses In Focus: Pepsyrock, Chesapeake and Moville

Timeform / 03 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform take a closer look at three of last week's winners....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Ashurst Wood Handicap, Wednesday 4 March, 4.10, Lingfield

Timeform / 03 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nine go to post for this seven furlong 0-60 handicap. Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

Cheltenham Betting Preview: Timeform Radio on the chases

Timeform / 03 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Alex Steedman hosts the second of Timeform Radio's Cheltenham Preview Specials. This week their attention turned to the major chases at the Festival and who better than Timeform's very own David Cleary and Phil Turner to tell us who we can expect to see charging up that famous hill next week....Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Ante-Post Portfolio: totesport Gold Cup

XY Factor / 03 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor judges now focus on Friday's big race - the totesport Gold Cup. Can they find value outside of last year's first three home Denman, Kauto Star and Neptune Collonges?...Read more »

Big Race History: Imperial Cup

Malcolm Pannett / 03 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The Imperial Cup, run at Sandown the weekend before Cheltenham, was once the premier hurdle race in the calendar. Although that honour now belongs to the Champion Hurdle, the Imperial remains a prestigious race and has a subsidiary role as the first leg of a valuable bonus offered by the sponsors, says Malcolm Pannett....Read more »

Cheltenham Betting 2009: Rating three of the Festival 'bankers'

Wayne Bailey / 03 March 2009 / 3 Comments

"Don't believe the hype!" said legendary rappers Public Enemy, and Wayne Bailey could hardly have put it better. Our Irish expert here assesses the chances of the so-called 'Festival bankers' and suggests that punters should proceed with caution......Read more »

XY Factor: Southwell 2.10 Tuesday

LayDough / 03 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Southwell on Tuesday for the first race at 2.10......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Tuesday 3rd March

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

Daily Selections: Tuesday 3 March

Nick Shiambouros / 03 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Ah, the sweet smell of success......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 03 March 2009 / Leave a comment

A winner today would make us Merry....Read more »

Going Report: Tuesday 3 March

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They race today at Newcastle, Exeter and Southwell. Read the going here....Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: Mullins makes it 100 for the season

Timeform / 03 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Ebaziyan helps Irish trainer to three figures with solid hurdling win on the penultimate weekend before Cheltenham....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Devon National Handicap Chase (Class 3), Exeter, Tuesday 3 February, 3.30

Timeform / 02 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Fifteen runners are declared for the latest renewal of the Devon National. The lightly-raced Samsbro, trained by local trainer Victor Dartnall, heads the Timeform ratings....Read more »

Three moments which prove that jockeys are big men

Dan Fitch / 02 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Dan Fitch uncovers three classic Youtube vids that show just how tough jockeys can be....Read more »

XY Factor: Wolverhampton 5.50 Monday

LayDough / 02 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton on Monday for the final race at 5.50........Read more »

Cheltenham Gold Cup Betting: Denman back in to 7.4 after positive Findlay update

Joe Dyer / 02 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Backers keen on reigning champ again after encouraging noises from camp....Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Ante-Post Portfolio: Ladbrokes World Hurdle

XY Factor / 02 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor continues to go in search of the ante-post value at the Festival. Having already looked at the Champion Hurdle and the Champion Chase, today's race under the spotlight is the big race on Thursday - the Ladbrokes World Hurdle....Read more »

Market Movers: Monday 2 March

Editor / 02 March 2009 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Lingfield, Stratford and Wolverhampton....Read more »

Going Report: Monday 2 March

Editor / 02 March 2009 / Leave a comment

They race at Wolverhampton, Lingfield and Stratford today, read the going here....Read more »

Daily Selections: Monday 2 March

Nick Shiambouros / 02 March 2009 / Leave a comment

The sun may be out but Nick is reaching for the Raincoat....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 02 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Stratford runner kicks off the 80/20 week......Read more »

The Timeform One To Watch: Alfie Sherrin

Timeform / 01 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Alfie Sherrin won a maiden point in January 2008 and he made a most impressive start to his hurdling career at Fontwell last Sunday, says Timeform. ....Read more »

Timeform Daily Race Preview: Monday 2 March, 2.40, Lingfield

Timeform / 01 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform run the rule over the runners in Monday's Buzzard Handicap at Lingfield....Read more »

XY Factor: Lingfield 4.50 Sunday

LayDough / 01 March 2009 / 4 Comments

The XY Factor heads to Lingfield on Sunday for the final race at 4.50........Read more »

Horse Racing Strategy: Trainers to follow in March

Wayne Bailey / 01 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Following numerous reader requests, Wayne Bailey's trainer to follow series returns. This month, he looks at the trainers to watch (or avoid!) in the month of March......Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: March 1 - 7

Andrew Hughes / 01 March 2009 / Leave a comment

We're well into the pre-Cheltenham lull but there's still plenty of good racing and punting action to be found this week, says Andrew Hughes....Read more »

Jeremy Grayson: Ayr essentials

Jeremy Grayson / 01 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Jeremy Grayson eagerly awaits the imminent arrival of racing at Ffos Las, fears for the future of Worcester, and has an idea for Ayr that will irk the purists....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Sunday 1st March

Editor / 01 March 2009 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's market movers, from Huntingdon, Lingfield, Musselburgh, Clonmel and Leopardstown....Read more »

Going Report: Sunday 1st March

Editor / 01 March 2009 / Leave a comment

All the latest news on the going for today's racing......Read more »

Daily Selections: Sunday 1st March

Nick Shiambouros / 01 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick believes there is more to come from today's selection......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 01 March 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros is off to Cambridgeshire to watch today's 80/20 on his favoured ground......Read more »