May 2009

Timeform Irish Horseracing Tips: Listowel & Naas

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Timeform's Billy Nash gives you four recommendations for racing in Ireland on Monday......Read more »

XY Factor: Sunday 31 May

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The XY Factor heads to Bath for the final race on Sunday.......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Sunday May 31

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This afternoon's market movers from Bath, Perth, Stratford and Listowel....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing May 31 - June 6: Epsom tests punters' mettle

Andrew Hughes / 31 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes marks your card for a week which includes a showcase for Europe's finest sprinters, future stars at Naas and culminates in the 2009 Epsom Derby. Will Johnny Murtagh choose Fame and Glory?...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: A storming bet at Bath

Carl Harris / 31 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris is off to the West Country to see if a five-year-old can land a treble. Meanwhile, bcan his bet of the day can maintain an unbeaten record over fences?...Read more »

Going Report: Saturday May 31

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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This race will take a lot of winning but today's 80/20 has what it takes to be involved in the finish......Read more »

XY Factor: Saturday 30 May

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

Timeform Daily: Sunday May 31, 4:50, Perth

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Timeform run the rule over the 4:50 handicap chase from Perth......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Saturday May 30

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This afternoon's market movers from Doncaster, Goodwood, Haydock and York....Read more »

Going Report: Saturday May 30

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 30 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros believes that today's 80/20 has some improvement left in her......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Take Aim to make Hay

Carl Harris / 30 May 2009 / Leave a comment

It's off to Haydock with his notebook for Carl Harris today......Read more »

XY Factor: Friday 29 May

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The XY Factor heads to Musselburgh for the final race on Friday.......Read more »

Timeform Weekend Preview: May 30 - 31

Timeform / 29 May 2009 / Leave a comment

The racing this weekend is fairly low-key as the build up to the Derby gathers steam, but there are still some interesting contests around the country, writes Timeform....Read more »

Timeform Daily: On The House Stakes (Listed) (1), Goodwood, Saturday May 30, 3.25

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Perfect Stride wasn't ridden to best advantage on reappearance, but he nearly pulled it out of the fire and showed he's still improving. In the expectancy of a decent gallop, he's taken to pounce late and get the better of King of Dixie and Yamal in a tight heat. Bushman, Yamal, Premio Loco, Mac Love, General Eliott, King Of Dixie, Perfect Stride, Unnefer, Pure Poetry...Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday May 29

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This evening's market movers from Haydock, Musselburgh and Towcester......Read more »

GC's Weekend Racing Briefing: Boyle sports a winning grin but I spy a loser

Graham Cunningham / 29 May 2009 / Leave a comment

It's 90 per cent racing with a touch of Britain's Got Talent from betting.betfair's premier blogger....Read more »

Bird-brained rebrand misses racing's real problems

Jack Houghton / 29 May 2009 / Leave a comment

The £250,000 spent on fancy marketing plans has not addressed one of the public's biggest gripes with the sport, says Jack Houghton....Read more »

Epsom Ante-Post Betting Preview: The 2009 Investec Epsom Derby

Wayne Bailey / 29 May 2009 / 1 Comments

Fame And Glory still favourite, but Sea The Stars a massive danger if he makes the final line-up writes Wayne Bailey......Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Friday May 29

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All the early betting moves from Hamilton, Goodwood and Yarmouth....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Go value-seeking at Goodwood...

Carl Harris / 29 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris has a pair of bets from the West Sussex track......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 29 May 2009 / Leave a comment

To Goodwood for Friday's 80/20......Read more »

Going Report: Friday May 29

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The official going and local information for today's racing at Yarmouth, Goodwood, Hamilton, Haydock, Musselburgh and Towcester....Read more »

Timeform's Trainerform: Peter Chapple-Hyam, Richard Fahey, William Haggas

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Timeform discuss tremendous style, one of the busiest trainers around and 13 winners in one month......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Friday May 29, 4:20, Yarmouth

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Timeform run the rule over the lindley-catering.co.uk handicap......Read more »

Betfair Evening Market Movers: Thursday May 28

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All the betting moves from tonight's racing at Sandown, Newcastle, Wetherby and Leopardstown....Read more »

XY Factor: Thursday 28 May

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

Afternoon Market Movers: Thursday May 28

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

Daily Racing Tips: Royal Ascot-bound pair are a mutliple bet tonight

Carl Harris / 28 May 2009 / Leave a comment

It's a top night of racing at Sandown and Carl Harris has identified a trio of horses to be on......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 28 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick goes to maiden waters in search of an 80/20 winner....Read more »

Going Report: Thursday May 28

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The official going and local information for today's racing at Ayr, Great Yarmouth, Lingfield, Newcastle, Sandown Park and Wetherby....Read more »

Timeform Race Review: A stylish win

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Timeform reflect on the Victor Chandler handicap which took place at Newmarket on Sunday May 24th....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Thursday May 28, Ayr, 3:50

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Timeform run the rule over the William Hill Homecoming handicap......Read more »

XY Factor: Wednesday 27 May

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The XY Factor heads to Beverley for the big race on Wednesday evening.......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday May 27

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All the betting moves from tonight's racing at Beverley, Southwell and Punchestown....Read more »

Big Race History: The Brigadier Gerard Stakes

Malcolm Pannett / 27 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Malcolm Pannett tells the history of the Flat season's best evening race in which Pipedreamer will likely go off favourite for the 2009 running....Read more »

Epsom Derby Ante-Post Odds: Stay with the stayers at the season's next Classic

Simon Rowlands / 27 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Simon Rowlands focuses on the forthcoming Derby where Fame And Glory has assumed favouritism....Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Wednesday May 27

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All the early betting moves from Brighton, Cartmel and Lingfield....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Carl Harris tries to sniff out some winners

Carl Harris / 27 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Two racing bets on a big day of sport......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 27 May 2009 / Leave a comment

It's back to maiden company for today's selection, but will it be enough to seal the all-important win?...Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday May 27

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The official going and local information for today's racing at Brighton, Cartmel, Lingfield, Beverley and Southwell....Read more »

Betfair Evening Market Movers: Tuesday May 26

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All the betting moves from tonight's race meetings at Hexham, Huntingdon and Tipperary....Read more »

XY Factor: Tuesday 26 May

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The XY Factor heads to Hexham for the 9.05 on Tuesday.......Read more »

Timeform Horses In Focus: Festoso, Desert Creek and Alyarf

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Sir Michael Stoute's Desert Creek is one of three talented horses to keep tabs on, say Timeform....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Skyros Pony Conditions Stakes (3), Wednesday May 27, Lingfield, 4.10

Timeform / 26 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Godolphin may be experiencing their now annual quiet period with their three-year-olds at present but their older horses continue to go well and Mutheeb is taken to maintain his unbeaten record here. Strike The Deal sets a good standard and should be thereabouts, with Valery Borzov another to consider....Read more »

Ante-Post Betting Preview: The Investec Epsom Oaks

Wayne Bailey / 26 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey takes a look at the early betting for the third British classic of the season......Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Tuesday May 26

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All the early betting moves from Chepstow, Leicester and Redcar....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Off to Hexham for a tricky Tuesday

Carl Harris / 26 May 2009 / Leave a comment

It's evening racing and a potential double for Carl Harris......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Safari time!...Read more »

Going Report: Tuesday May 26

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The official going and local information for today's racing at Chepstow, Leicester, Redcar, Hexham and Huntingdon....Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: Mastercraftsman impressive in 2,000 Guineas win

Timeform / 25 May 2009 / Leave a comment

There was a fascinating weekend of racing across Britain and Ireland this weekend. The Curragh and Haydock Park were the feature meetings and both courses had heavy ground for the horses to contend with, writes Timeform....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Redcar, Tuesday 26th 3.40

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Timeform run the rule over the Weatherby's Bank handicap......Read more »

Robin Keck's Stable Form: Hot and cold

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Mr Keck interrupts his holiday to tell us why he welcomes Venetia's poor form, why Keith Reveley is out in the cold and who is back amongst the winners......Read more »

XY Factor: Monday 25 May

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The XY Factor heads to Redcar for the 3.20 on Bank Holiday Monday......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 25 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros expects to be applauding an 80/20 that will benefit from the stiff ground......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Holiday bankers on the flat and over jumps

Carl Harris / 25 May 2009 / Leave a comment

A bumper package of tips from Carl Harris from a big Bank Holiday racing programme......Read more »

Going Report: Monday May 25

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

XY Factor: Sunday 24 May

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The XY Factor heads to Newmarket for the 5.15 on Sunday......Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Sunday May 24

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All the early betting moves from the Curragh, Uttoxeter, Fontwell and Newmarket....Read more »

Timeform Daily: East Anglian Air Ambulance Handicap (2), Sunday May 24, Newmarket, 3.30

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Mutamaashi looks the answer to this hot little handicap with his Ripon effort last time confirming he was a useful prospect. Takaatuf might not get his own way up front but he is still progressing and is preferred to Namibian Orator for second....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Another day, another Classic...

Carl Harris / 24 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris is looking at the action at The Curragh as the Irish 1,000 Guineas takes centre stage in the racing calendar....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 24 May 2009 / Leave a comment

The 80/20 bet crosses the Irish Sea in search of a Guineas winners......Read more »

Going Report: Sunday May 24

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The official going and local information from Fontwell, Newmarket and Uttoxeter....Read more »

UK Horseracing Betting Briefing May 24-30: All the highlights of the week to come

Andrew Hughes / 23 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes rounds up the top betting from The Curragh to York and all games in between......Read more »

Betfair Evening Market Movers: Saturday May 23

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All the betting moves from tonight's racing at Cartmel and Stratford....Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Saturday May 23

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All the early betting moves from The Curragh, Haydock, Newmarket, Beverley and Catterick....Read more »

XY Factor: Saturday 23 May

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The XY Factor heads to Newmarket for the final race at 5.45 on Saturday........Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: The price is right for a Classic punt on Delegator...

Carl Harris / 23 May 2009 / Leave a comment

The going is not necessarily against Delegator today, says Carl Harris, and at [4.2] Brian Meehan's colt is a great bet......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 23 May 2009 / Leave a comment

The right going could make all the difference for today's 80/20 selection......Read more »

Going Report: Saturday May 23

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The official going and local information for today's racing at Beverley, Catterick, Haydock, Newmarket, Cartmel and Stratford....Read more »

XY Factor: Friday 22 May

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The XY Factor heads to Pontefract for the 8.30 race on Friday........Read more »

Irish Guineas Weekend: Delegator to have his day

Wayne Bailey / 22 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Aidan O'Brien attempts to win his ninth consecutive Irish classic on Saturday, but Brian Meehan's Delegator looks the value bet at [4.0]. Meanwhile Cuis Ghaire can be taken on this Sunday as the ground conditions wont suit writes Wayne Bailey......Read more »

Timeform Weekend Preview: Withdrawal throws Temple Stakes wide open

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Timeform offer their perspective on a weekend full of quality races......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday May 22

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This evening's market movers from Haydock, Pontefract, Stratford and Wexford....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Saturday 23rd May, 2:50, Newmarket

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Timeform head to HQ to run the rule over the field for the King Charles II Stakes......Read more »

GC'S Weekend Racing Briefing: Even the best can look ordinary in extreme conditions

Graham Cunningham / 22 May 2009 / 1 Comments

Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham feels conditions could be against the favourite for the Irish 2000 Guineas and is also concerned about the weather for at least one leading player at Haydock....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Friday May 22

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This afternoon's market movers from Brighton, Newmarket and Newcastle....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Well handicapped horses hold the key

Carl Harris / 22 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris is off to the North West to follow the fortunes of today's tips......Read more »

Going Report: Friday May 22

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick is hoping to get lucky by backing a colt with ability......Read more »

XY Factor: Thursday 21 May

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The XY Factor heads to Salisbury for the 8.45 race on Thursday........Read more »

Betfair Evening Market Movers: Thursday May 21

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All the betting moves from Salisbury, Sandown and Clonmel....Read more »

Irish Guineas Betting: Delegator the early favourite at 3.2 for 2,000 Guineas

Tony Calvin / 21 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Brian Meehan's charge leads market despite forecast heavy rain....Read more »

Timeform Daily Race Preview: Friday 22nd May, 4.05, Newmarket

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Timeform run the rule over this seven furlong handicap in which eight go to the post....Read more »

Big Race History: Temple Stakes

Malcolm Pannett / 21 May 2009 / Leave a comment

It may have moved around the country of late but the five furlong sprint retains its lustre, says Malcolm Pannett....Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Thursday May 21

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick is off to Sussex to follow the fortunes of a well balanced filly......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: After a total disaster on Wednesday it's Frankie to the rescue!

Carl Harris / 21 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Dettori is the pilot for both of Carl Harris' Thursday selections......Read more »

Going Report: Thursday May 21

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The official going and local information for today's race meetings at Goodwood, Haydock, Wetherby, Salisbury and Sandown....Read more »

Timeform Daily: TurfTV Stakes (Handicap) (2), Thursday May 21, Goodwood, 4.35

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Ten go to post for this sprint handicap which is sure to be run at a fast and furious pace. Judge 'N Jury had an extremely successful 2008 when he won seven times. This is his ideal trip but he has struggled this spring and ran a particularly lifeless race in the Palace House when he was last seen....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday May 20

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This evening's market movers from Sedgefield and Worcester......Read more »

Timeform Race Review: Magaling impresses on uneven gallop

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Timeform reflect on last Saturday's Moss Properties Handicap at Doncaster......Read more »

XY Factor: Wednesday 20 May

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The XY Factor heads to Worcester for the 7.50 race on Wednesday.......Read more »

Simon Rowlands' Weekly Blog: Fears, dreams and ambitions in the world of racing (featuring Natalia Gemelova)...

Simon Rowlands / 20 May 2009 / 1 Comments

Simon considers some of the big points in racing - including The Derby, Irish 2,000 Guineas and the results of Harrison Fraser's plans for the future of racing - but his main focus is on the Bathwick Tyres Andover Maiden Fillies' Stakes (8:15pm, Thursday, Salisbury)......Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Wednesday May 20

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

Stable Form: Who's hot and who's cold for Robin Keck this week?

Robin Keck / 20 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Robin's betting is largely based on the wider form of a stable so which handlers are fancied and which will be taken on in the next seven days?...Read more »

Timeform Horses In Focus: Three for the future

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Timeform take a close look at a trio of horses from which the best is yet to come......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Wednesday 20th May, 4:00, Goodwood

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Timeform run the rule over the Sussex Stayers Stakes (Handicap) (4)....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Another Betfair Multiple for us today...

Carl Harris / 20 May 2009 / 1 Comments

Carl Harris is rolling three favourites into one bet today......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 20 May 2009 / Leave a comment

The 80/20 bet goes to Goodwood in search of win and place glory....Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday May 20

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The official going from today's races at Goodwood, Kelso, Lingfield, Sedgefield and Worcester....Read more »

XY Factor: Tuesday 19 May

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

Evening Market Movers: Tuesday May 19

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This evening's market movers from Leicester, Towcester and Punchestown......Read more »

Antepost Horseracing Betting: Irish 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas

Wayne Bailey / 19 May 2009 / Leave a comment

It's a cracking weekend for Irish racing with Delegator and Mastercraftsman going head-to-head on Saturday. Meanwhile, Sunday's big race sees Cuis Ghaire take on Fantasia and Again. Wayne Bailey takes an early look at both markets......Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Tuesday May 19

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All the early betting moves from Musselburgh, Nottingham and Yarmouth....Read more »

Going Report: Tuesday May 19

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 19 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros is backing a gelding with high profile connections......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Three George Bakers and a Hughie Morrison hat-trick?

Carl Harris / 19 May 2009 / Leave a comment

History will be made at Leicester today but Carl Harris is keeping his powder dry until later in the evening......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Monday May 18

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All the betting moves for tonight's racing at Windsor and Wolverhampton....Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review May 16-17: More big race disappointment for Paco Boy

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Timeform wrap up all the action from Newbury and Newmarket....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Racing UK On Channel 432 Fillies' Handicap (4), Tuesday May 19, Nottingham, 4.00

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Polly's Mark shaped well behind a very promising rival at Sandown last time and back amongst her own sex, she can provide her in-form trainer with another success. Onemix and Act Green come here on the back of a maiden win and both remain capable of further progress....Read more »

XY Factor: Monday 18 May

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The XY Factor starts a new week at Bath........Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Monday May 18

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All the early betting moves from Bath, Newton Abbot and Southwell....Read more »

Going Report: Monday May 18

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The going and local information for today's race meetings at Bath, Newton Abbot, Southwell, Windsor and Wolverhampton....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Let's double up with Hannon today...

Carl Harris / 18 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris is going with a Betfair Multiple on a weakish day of racing......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 18 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick is sweet on the chances of a Windsor runner......Read more »

The Timeform One To Watch: Falcativ

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Timeform provide the lowdown on horse from which the best is yet to come......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Monday May 18, Bath, 3.00

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Timeform head to the West Country to run the rule over the field for a Monday afternoon race......Read more »

XY Factor: Sunday 17 May

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The XY Factor heads to Ripon on Sunday for the 4.10 race.......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Sunday May 17

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This afternoon's market movers from Fakenham, Market Rasen and Ripon......Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: May 17-23

Andrew Hughes / 17 May 2009 / Leave a comment

A scenic afternoon in Yorkshire, Cocked Hats and the Height of Fashion in Sussex and the Curragh hosts one of the highlights of the flat season... Andrew Hughes looks ahead to a week of racing......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Read all about it...

Carl Harris / 17 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Get Angus Newz at Ripon... Carl Harris is off to Yorkshire to follow the fortunes of a filly back to her best......Read more »

Going Report: Sunday May 10

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 17 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Well-read Nick Shiambouros is expecting a big run from a well-bred lady today......Read more »

Timeform Horses To Avoid: Revue Princess

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Timeform dish the dirt on a horse which you won't want to be putting your money on......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Saturday May 16

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This evening's market movers from Doncaster and Uttoxeter......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Sunday 17th May, Fakenham, 3.20

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Timeform run the rule over the Rex Carter Memorial Handicap Chase (3)......Read more »

XY Factor: Saturday 16 May

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The XY Factor heads to Uttoxeter for the 6.55 on Saturday.......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Saturday May 16

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

Going Report: Saturday May 16

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

Horseracing Betting: Why creating ratings is fun

Jack Houghton / 16 May 2009 / 1 Comments

Jack Houghton reflects on a formative trip to Market Rasen and explains why creating ratings is essential and fun......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 16 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros has a spring in his step this morning......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Bank on Paco Boy

Carl Harris / 16 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris is backing the Lockinge Stakes' jolly to prove the doubters wrong......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Saturday May 16, Newmarket, 2:55

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Timeform run the rule over the Best Odds Guaranteed at betinternet.com handicap......Read more »

XY Factor: Friday 15 May

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The XY Factor heads to Hamilton for the 7.30 on Friday.......Read more »

GC'S Weekend Racing Briefing: Soft ground no barrier for Paco Boy

Graham Cunningham / 15 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Brian and Ben have been the buzz names in racing's latest attempt at a rebrand this week, but a couple of Dicks could come to the fore at Newbury on Saturday, writes Racing UK and betmaverick.com analyst Graham Cunningham as he runs the rule over the jolly and nominates a live longshot for one of Europe's flagship mile events....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Friday May 15

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This afternoon's market movers from Newbury, Newmarket and York......Read more »

US Racing: The Preakness Stakes preview

Nick Shiambouros / 15 May 2009 / Leave a comment

The second leg of the Triple Crown takes place on Saturday in what promises to be the race of the season. Rachel Alexander, who won the Kentucky Oaks by over 20-lengths in brilliant fashion, has been supplemented for the race and lines up against the colts. Nick Shiambouros profiles the runners......Read more »

Going Report: Friday May 15

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

Daily Racing Tips: Need you Ask what my bet of the day is?

Carl Harris / 15 May 2009 / Leave a comment

York is not going to plan and was it not for Kayf Aramis, who was the talk of the Knavesmire, Carl Harris would be in a deep hole. So Friday is make or break - can our man finish with a flourish?...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 15 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Hopefully today's 80/20 won't turn out to be a hatful of hollow......Read more »

Timeform Race Of The Day: Friday 15th May Newmarket 3.00

Timeform / 14 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Five go to post for the 3.00 Football In-Running at betinternet.com handicap (3). Timeform talk us through their respective chances....Read more »

Newbury Betting - The Juddmonte Lockinge stakes: Why Paco is my Boy

Wayne Bailey / 14 May 2009 / 2 Comments

Wayne Bailey looks ahead to Saturday's big race where Paco Boy will attempt to silence the doubters once and for all......Read more »

XY Factor: Thursday 14 May

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The XY Factor heads to Newmarket for the 7.25 on Thursday.......Read more »

Thursday Market Movers

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 14 May 2009 / Leave a comment

All the early price movements from Salisbury, Perth and York....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 14 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick talks us through his 80/20 selection for the day....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Waffle looks a sweet bet to me

Carl Harris / 14 May 2009 / 1 Comments

Carl didn't have a particularly great day at York yesterday but today's new a day and Waffle can provide him with a breakfast of champions......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday May 13

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This evening's market movers from Bath, Perth and Naas......Read more »

Timeform Race Review: Keep this field on side

Timeform / 13 May 2009 / Leave a comment

At first glance, this six-runner staying handicap run at Nottingham over the weekend isn't necessarily one which would be expected to prove strong form. A small field and a steady pace which tested speed rather than stamina hardly suggests the form is likely to stand up, but there are reasons for thinking that a few of the field are worth keeping on side, writes Timeform....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Thursday 14th March, York, 3:45

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the European Breeders' Fund Conditions Stakes (2)......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday May 13

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This afternoon's market movers from Exeter, Fontwell and York....Read more »

XY Factor: Wednesday 13 May

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The XY Factor heads to Naas for the 6.50 on Wednesday.......Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday May 13

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

Daily Racing Tips: Hats off at York on Wednesday

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The last couple of days have been difficult but today it all changes as York gets underway with a fabulous day of racing, writes Carl Harris....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Value or no value? That is the question for Nick Shiambouros as he heads North for today's 80/20......Read more »

Evening Market Movers:Tuesday May 13

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This evening's markert movers from Lingfield, Newton Abbot and Kilarney......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Wednesday May 13, Exeter, 2:40

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Timeform take a close look at the field for the TomMaloneBloodstock.com Novices' Handicap Hurdle (4)...Read more »

Horses In Focus: Three to watch

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Timeform shine the spotlight on a trio of horses you will want to follow......Read more »

Betting Strategy: Why York is no pacers' paradise

Simon Rowlands / 12 May 2009 / 4 Comments

Simon Rowlands debunks a famous myth, tells us who he'll be backing and laying at York this week and explains why Chelsea fans should get over it......Read more »

Big Race History: Lockinge Stakes

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Anyone who witnessed Hawk Wing's blitz up Newbury's straight mile in the pouring rain in 2003 will be aware that the Lockinge is capable of representing all that is great about the sport of horseracing, writes Malcolm Pannett....Read more »

XY Factor: Tuesday 12 May

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The XY Factor heads to Beverley for the 4.30 on Tuesday.......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Tuesday May 13

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This afternoon's market movers from Beverley, Brighton and Warwick....Read more »

Betting Strategy: Stable form

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Robin Keck is absorbed in a perpetual quest for the next struggling trainer. Below, he explains why......Read more »

Going Report: Tuesday May 12

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

Daily Racing Tips: Much more to come from Mirrored

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Carl Harris turns to his notebook to find today's best bets....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros is tipping today's 80/20 to run a race to remember......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Monday May 11

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This evening's market movers from Towcester, Windsor and Kilarney....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Tuesday May 12, Warwick, 3.50

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the Staverton Wealth Management Ltd Handicap....Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: Can Midday challenge Rainbow View for the Oaks?

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Timeform relect of a weekend of racing which saw impressive victories at Lingfield and a positive ending to a turblent week for Johnny Murtagh....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Monday May 11

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This afternoon's market movers at Redcar, Wolverhampton and Yarmouth....Read more »

XY Factor: Monday 11 May

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The XY Factor heads to Windsor for the Listed race tonight.........Read more »

Going Report: Monday May 11

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

Daily Racing Tips: Laa Rayb has everything in his favour

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Carl Harris believes that Laa Rayb can show his class and his rivals a clean pair of heels......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros is anticipating the sweet taste of victory......Read more »

XY Factor: Sunday

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The XY Factor on Sunday...Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: 10 - 17 May

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It's a long and exciting week ahead of us in the world of horseracing; Andrew Hughes talks us through what we can look forward to....Read more »

Sunday's Early Market Movers

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All the early prices movements on today's racing on Betfair.......Read more »

Timeform Race Of The Day: Sunday 10th May Leopardstown 3.55

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Timeform look ahead to the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Stakes (Group 2) where there seems to be a runner that is a cut above the rest......Read more »

Going Report: Sunday 10 May

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick picks a horse running at Plumpton today in a bid to to keep you out of the "Rouge"....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Fantasia bids for Fame and Glory

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Carl Harris turns to Longchamp and Leopardstown today in search of winners....Read more »

XY Factor: Warwick 8.25

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The XY Factor heads to Warwick on Saturday.......Read more »

Horseracing Betting: Why the whip is detrimental in more ways than one

Jack Houghton / 09 May 2009 / 2 Comments

Jack Houghton revisits the issue of whether the sight of a jockey whipping his horse is a good image for the sport or indeed whether whipping actually increases your chances of winning the race....Read more »

Saturday's Evening Market Movers

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All today's early movers from Thirsk and Warwick....Read more »

Going Report: Saturday May 9

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

Daily Racing Tips: It's all about Duncan today

Carl Harris / 09 May 2009 / 1 Comments

Carl Harris talks us through his selections for the day including why he strongly fancies Duncan and who he thinks will come out on top in the Victoria Cup....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick's pick for the day will be strutting its stuff at Lingfield but who has he gone for?...Read more »

Saturday Racing: Graham Cunningham's best bets from Ascot and Lingfield

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Four weeks from now the Derby and the Oaks will be done and dusted, but for the moment the dreams of 100 hopefuls remain intact. Racing UK and betmaverick.com analyst Graham Cunningham casts his eye over the latest round of trials at Lingfield before touching on events at Ascot and Chester in his ever popular weekly blog....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday May 8

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This evening's market movers from Aintree, Hamilton, Ripon, Downpatrick and Wexford....Read more »

XY Factor: Ripon 7.25

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The XY Factor heads to Ripon on Friday..........Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Friday May 8

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This afternoon's market movers from Chester, Lingfield and Nottingham....Read more »

Horseracing On TV: C4 soft pedalling does viewers no favours as Murtagh hits the accelerator too late

Graham Cunningham / 08 May 2009 / 2 Comments

Big Mac the lone voice of dissent as C4 lets the punters down at Chester....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Dance to Aidan O'Brien's beat at Chester

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After a great couple of days, Carl Harris bids for more success at Chester......Read more »

Going Report: Friday May 8

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick believes that today's 80/20 has the assets to make all in the North West today......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday May 7

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This evening's market movers from Wetherby, Wincanton, Windsor and Clonmel....Read more »

XY Factor: Windsor 8.10

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The XY Factor heads to Windsor on Thursday........Read more »

Timeform Daily: betchronicle.com Ormonde Stakes (Group 3), Chester, Friday May 8, 2.45

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Frozen Fire sets the standard here but he isn't the most consistent and there is just a slight concern over his temperament. He looks set to go well, but All The Aces is open to plenty of further improvement, has form at the track and will appreciate this longer trip. The admirable Buccellati could prove best of the rest....Read more »

Flat Betting Strategy: Profit from Group One racing

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Making money in the top class races can be as simple as backing the best horses writes Wayne Bailey......Read more »

Market Movers: Thursday May 7

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All the early betting moves from Chester, Goodwood and Newton Abbot....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Can Doctor Fremantle prescribe us a winner?

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It's a pair of Chester runners for Carl Harris today......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Today's selection won a decent maiden from which the form is stacking up pretty well......Read more »

Going Report: Thursday May 7

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The official going and local information from Chester, Goodwood, Newton Abbot, Wetherby, Wincanton and Windsor....Read more »

Timeform Race Review: Tiger Reins promises more

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Timeform reflect on a race which featured a number of horses from which the best is yet to come......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Virgin Money Chester Vase (Group 3), Thursday May 7, Chester, 2.45

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Eight go to post for this mile-and-a-half contest won last year by Sir Michael Stoute's Doctor Fremantle....Read more »

Timeform Ratings: The top three-year-olds in Europe and America

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Current Derby favourite and 2,000 Guineas winner Sea The Stars heads the list of Timeform's top rated three-year-old horses in Europe. Kentucky Oaks winner Rachel Alexandra is top ranked in the US....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday May 6

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All the betting moves from this evening's race meetings at Cheltenham, Huntingdon and Gowran Park....Read more »

XY Factor: Huntingdon 8.10

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The XY Factor heads to Huntingdon on Wednesday........Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday May 6

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The official going and local information for today's racing at Bath, Chester, Kelso, Cheltenham and Huntingdon...Read more »

Market Movers: Wednesday May 6

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All the early betting moves for today's racing at Chester, Bath and Kelso....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' patented 80/20 bet

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Let's find out if Nick's selection will sink or swim at Bath today.......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Let's try to continue our good run at Chester

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Having been in fine form yesterday, Carl turns his attentions to Chester and Bath today......Read more »

Big Race History: Lingfield Derby Trial

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This race has thrown up eight Derby winners since its inception. Malcolm Pannett fills you in on the history......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Stellar Group Handicap (3), Chester, Wednesday May 6, 4.00

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Most of these should do better at this sort of trip. Headline Act has already won over a mile-and-a-half, while Kings Destiny is just the type his yard does well with. He's taken to make it two from two in handicaps, perhaps at the expense of Jedi, who could be a force to be reckoned with in handicaps over staying distances this year....Read more »

Timeform Horses In Focus: Ithbaat, Hawk Mountain, Paquerettza and Fortuni

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Four impressive performers from recent races in the UK....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Tuesday May 5

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All the betting moves for tonight's race meetings at Exeter and Catterick....Read more »

XY Factor: Catterick 6.35

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The XY Factor heads to Catterick on Tuesday.......Read more »

Chester Betting: Follow the draw bias at the May Meeting

Wayne Bailey / 05 May 2009 / 3 Comments

The three-day May festival is about to get under way where Downhiller, Amerigo and Daraahem are all vying for favouritism in the Chester Cup. Meanwhile, it can still prove lucrative to follow horses drawn-low in sprints writes Wayne Bailey......Read more »

Market Movers: Tuesday May 5

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All the early betting moves from Southwell, Fakenham and Chepstow....Read more »

Going Report: Tuesday May 5

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The official going plus local information for today's race meetings at Chepstow, Exeter, Catterick, Southwell and Fakenham....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' patented 80/20 bet

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You wouldn't want to have to fly without wings nor would you want to miss out on Nick's selection today. Read on......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Carl is looking to follow up on Monday's three-timer...

Carl Harris / 04 May 2009 / 6 Comments

It was three from three for our new tipster on Monday. Who will the selections be today?...Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Southwell Bet Champion League Football - Betdaq Fillies' Handicap (Class 4), Southwell, Tuesday May 5, 3.30

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Tuesday's preview focuses on Southwell and a seven-runner fillies' handicap over a mile which presents an opportunity for Mozayada to gain her sixth success at the course. Diamond Lass and Lady Brora warrant respect but they both need to prove themselves effective on this surface and that could hand the advantage to Mel Brittain's course specialist....Read more »

XY Factor: Kempton 5.00

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The XY Factor heads to Kempton for Monday's bet........Read more »

Epsom Betting: What do the Guineas results tell us for the Derby and Oaks?

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Impressive though the wins of Ghanaati and Sea The Stars were, they weren't the only stories to emerge from Guineas weekend with a host of finishers advancing - or in some cases not advancing - their claims for Epsom glory. Simon Rowlands considers the evidence from Newmarket....Read more »

Market Movers: Monday May 4

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All the early betting moves from Beverley, Kempton, Newcastle, Warwick, Windsor, Curragh, Limerick and Down Royal....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Beverley Garden Fate In The Course Enclosure Handicap (Class 4), Beverley, Monday May 4, 3.20

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Five meetings in Britain and three across the Irish Sea make up a bumper day's action but it's Beverley we go to for the preview, and an open-looking handicap over a mile. Admiral Dundas has a good record when fresh and could be the solution to a tricky-looking puzzle....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Carl Harris navigates his way through the minefield that is 'Bank Holiday Racing'

Carl Harris / 04 May 2009 / 6 Comments

By his own reckoning, bank holidays can be a nightmare, but Carl Harris has three selections for today's racing all the same......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick's selection may be Loco, but it looks a sensible bet from here......Read more »

Going Report: Monday May 4

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The official going and local information from Beverley, Kempton, Newcastle, Warwick and Windsor....Read more »

Horseracing Betting: Big shocks at Newmarket and Churchill Downs

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Star turn at HQ and sensational comeback in 135th Kentucky derby stuns punters......Read more »

XY Factor: Newmarket 5.35

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The XY Factor heads to Newmarket for Sunday's bet........Read more »

Betfair launches brand new column

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Betting.Betfair bids a fond farewell to one of its most popular columns as a new era begins......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Sunday May 3

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This afternoon's market movers from Hamilton, Newmarket, Salisbury and Gowran Park....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: May 3 - 9

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Andrew Hughes looks ahead to seven days of horseracing which includes a fascinating challenge at Newmarket, an early season clash of age groups at Curragh and some quality contests at Chester....Read more »

Going Report: Sunday May 3

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros is off to HQ to follow the fortunes of a Montjeu filly......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: 'One of the best fillies we have seen in a long time'

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Carl Harris is looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and wondering if a smart two-year-old can take the bends......Read more »

1000 Guineas Betting: A pot of gold at the end of the Rainbow?

Graham Cunningham / 02 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Rainbow View is currently trading at [2.2] on Betfair for Sunday's 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. Her form suggests she fully deserves to be that price. And some respected judges feel she ought to be a fair bit shorter. Racing UK and betmaverick.com analyst Graham Cunningham adds his view to the debate and pinpoints a couple of live classic longshots on day two of a tremendous weekend of racing at Newmarket....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Saturday May 2

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This afternoon's market movers from Goodwood, Newmarket, Thirsk, Uttoxeter and Punchestown....Read more »

Kentucky Derby Betting: Tom McCarthy's Derby dream

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Get the low down on the feel good Derby story of 2009......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Get on Flipando to kick off a Classic Day for Spencer

Carl Harris / 02 May 2009 / 1 Comments

Carl Harris tips a horse that ticks all the right boxes and makes his pick for the first classic of the season......Read more »

XY Factor: Newmarket 4.20

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The XY Factor heads to Newmarket for Saturday's bet........Read more »

Kentucky Derby Update: I Want Revenge remains favourite

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Nick Shiambouros reports on a great performance at Churchill Downs and looks ahead to tonight's Kentucky Derby.......Read more »

Going Report: Saturday May 2

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Deal or no deal? For Nick Shiambouros the answers is an emphatic 'yes.'...Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday May 1

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This evening's market movers from Bangor and Fontwell......Read more »

Big Race History: The 2,000 Guineas

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Henrythenavigator addeed his name to a glorious roll-call of winners last year, Malcolm Pannett identifies some of the other notable victors and runners in the 200 year history of the Newmarket classic....Read more »

XY Factor: Bangor 8.25

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The XY Factor heads to Bangor for Friday's bet........Read more »

Timeform Daily: EBF Conqueror Stakes (Listed) (1), Goodwood, Saturday May 2, 2.55

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With Infamous Angel's stamina in doubt and Eva's Request possibly not at her peak after a stint in Dubai, this may revolve around the trio that dominated a similar event at Kempton 3 weeks ago. Born Tobouggie won decisively that day but incurs a penalty and might find Perfect Star and Scuffle tougher propositions now......Read more »

Betfair Big Interview: Brian Meehan

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Geoffrey Riddle caught up with the Manton handler ahead of Delegator's run in the 2,000 Guineas....Read more »

2,000 Guineas Betting: Delegator, Rip and Lord the possible picks in Guineas minefield

Graham Cunningham / 01 May 2009 / Leave a comment

It's worth a lot more than 2000 and they don't pay out in Guineas. Still, the first Saturday in May holds iconic status for Flat followers and Guineas weekend at Newmarket gets off to a flyer this Saturday when Delegator, Rip Van Winkle and company take centre stage on a stellar card. Racing UK and betmaverick.com analyst Graham Cunningham casts his eye over all the main 2000 Guineas contenders....Read more »