June 2009

Timeform Horses In Focus: Alpen Glen aims for Sandown hat-trick

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One horse hunting a hat-trick, a Classic contender and a likely ante-post challenger for the Ebor comprise this week's Timeform Horses in Focus......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Wednesday July 1, 3:30, Catterick

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Turn Me On loves it round here but may be in the handicapper's grip for now. Conversely, Summer Dancer is a step ahead of the assessor and is taken to complete a hat-trick. Bold Marc may give him most to do and the consistent Kabis Amigos is unlikely to be far away either, writes Timeform....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Tuesday June 30

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This evening's market movers from Stratford and Thirsk......Read more »

Play for Fun Betfair News

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Big Race History: Eclipse Stakes

Malcolm Pannett / 30 June 2009 / Leave a comment

All eyes will be focused on Sandown on Saturday for the 123rd year of the Eclipse Stakes Malcolm Pannett looks at the history of the race whose unbeaten eponymous hero was born during the astronomical event of 1764...Read more »

XY Factor: Tuesday 30 June

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The XY Factor heads to Thirsk on Tuesday for the 9.00 race.......Read more »

Ante-Post Betting: The Sandown Coral Eclipse

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Wayne Bailey takes a look at the main contenders for Saturday's big race where Sea The Stars trades as even money favourite......Read more »

Market Movers: Tuesday June 30

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All the early betting moves from today's racing at Brighton and Hamilton....Read more »

Robin Keck's Stable Form: Oh the pain...

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Despite a turbulent week, Robin Keck is keeping faith with David Pipe. However, if anyone can provide a virtual overdraft, our man would like to hear from you......Read more »

Going Report: Tuesday June 30

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

Daily Racing Tips: Keep It Secret buts it's time to back McCoy again...

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On a difficult day for punters, Carl Harris is expecting the combination of virtuoso and vintage to land some value......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros believes today's 80/20 could give an odds on favourite something to think about......Read more »

XY Factor: Monday 29 June

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The XY Factor heads to Windsor on Monday for the 8.40 race.......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Monday June 29

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

Timeform Weekend Review: The spoils go to O'Brien again

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The Timeform team look back over another weekend that ended in Classic success for Ballydoyle....Read more »

Timeform Daily: freebets.co.uk Free Football Betting Handicap (5), Hamilton, Tuesday June 30, 3.15

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Northside Prince is well worth a try back over a shorter trip and he can prove too strong for Aldaado and Petsas Pleasure....Read more »

Market Movers: Monday June 29

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All the early betting moves from today's racing at Pontefract and Wolverhampton....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Holding out for a Hero...

Carl Harris / 29 June 2009 / 1 Comments

A pair of jollies have caught Carl Harris' eye today......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Can Windsor runner return to winning ways?...Read more »

Going Report: Monday June 29

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The official going and local information for today's racing at Pontefract, Wolverhampton, Musselburgh and Windsor....Read more »

XY Factor: Sunday 28 June

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The XY Factor heads to Salisbury on Sunday for the 5.20 race.......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Sunday June 28

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This afternoon's market movers from Salisbury, Uttoxeter, Windsor and Curragh....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The 2009 Irish Derby

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With Sea the Stars pulling out which horse can master the soft ground to take the big prize at the Curragh? If anyone knows, it's Timeform......Read more »

Going Report: Sunday June 28

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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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Today's 80/20 is beautifully bred and ready to do himself justice......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Genuine value in the Irish Derby

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Carl Harris is seeking Fame and Glory with Youmzain.........Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: June 28 - July 4

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Andrew Hughes brings you the highlights of a packed racing week that takes us from Curragh to Sandown via Uttoxeter and Saint CloudRead more »

XY Factor: Saturday 27 June

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The XY Factor heads to Lingfield on Saturday for the 7.55 race.......Read more »

Market Movers; Saturday June 27

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

Irish Derby Betting: Sea The Stars is better suited to the Eclipse

Jack Houghton / 27 June 2009 / Leave a comment

With Sea The Stars an unlikely runner in Sunday's Irish Derby, Jack Houghton is planning to reinvest his profits......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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

Going Report: Saturday June 27

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

Daily Racing Tips: Look Here for winners

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Carl Harris is going Loco at Windsor on Saturday......Read more »

XY Factor: Friday 26 June

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The XY Factor heads to Newmarket on Friday for the 8.40 race.......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday June 26

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All the betting moves from tonight's racing at Chester, Newcastle, Newmarket and the Curragh....Read more »

Timeform Daily: John Bovington Memorial Criterion Stakes (Group 3), Newmarket, Saturday June 27, 3.25

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Balthazaar's Gift has had his problems over the years but he is very capable on his day and gets the vote here on his first start for Clive Cox. Court Masterpiece shaped encouragingly on his first run for ages last time and can go well, while Dream Eater has his optimum conditions and can reach the frame once more....Read more »

Racing Thoughts: Braveheart should put up or shut up as regards his Scenic Blasts

Graham Cunningham / 26 June 2009 / 1 Comments

Trainer's comment on Aussie raider are highly misguided, says Graham Cunningham....Read more »

GC's Weekend Racing Briefing: With double helpings of Derby bets!

Graham Cunningham / 26 June 2009 / Leave a comment

It's Derby weekend on both sides of the Irish Sea, with Sea The Stars and Fame And Glory lining up in Ireland and a number of good handicappers scrapping for the Pitmen's Derby at Newcastle. Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham has bets from both tracks....Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Friday June 26

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All the early betting moves from today's racing at Doncaster, Folkestone and Market Rasen....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Doubles all round at Chester?

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Carl Harris is hoping for a quick one-two in tonight's racing at Chester....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 26 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Will Nick finish the working week with a Proper Little winner?...Read more »

Going Report: Friday June 26

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The official going and local information for today's racing at Doncaster, Folkestone, Market Rasen, Chester, Newcastle and Newmarket....Read more »

Timeform Trainer Form: Mark Johnston, John Quinn and Richard Price

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This trio could be worth following over the next month, according to the ratings dons....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday June 25

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All the betting moves from tonight's racing at Hamilton, Leicester and Tipperary....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Bernie Mill Birthday Celebration Handicap (4), Folkestone, Friday 26 June, 3.40

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There was plenty to like about the way Sweetheart dug deep to score over course and distance last time. She looks ripe for more staying prizes as the season progresses, but will not have it easy against some in-form rivals, Prairie Hawk and Mr Aitch notable among them....Read more »

XY Factor: Thursday 25 June

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The XY Factor heads to Hamilton on Thursday for the final race at 9.30......Read more »

Irish Horseracing Betting: Irish Derby weekend at the Curragh

Wayne Bailey / 25 June 2009 / 1 Comments

Wayne Bailey looks ahead to the three-day festival at Irish HQ where doubts over Sea The Stars' Derby participation have seen his price drift out to [2.0]......Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Thursday June 25

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All the early betting moves from today's racing at Newcastle, Warwick and Kempton....Read more »

Irish Derby Odds: Sea The Stars hits even money on Betfair

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Betfair layers are bucking the market by offering 'industry best' even money price on John Oxx's Derby and Guineas winner....Read more »

Going Report: Thursday June 25

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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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Ssh or you'll hardly hear today's 80/20......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: A late night Tangerene glow

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Carl Harris turns his attention to Tyneside before a twilight pick North of the border means a spot of overtime......Read more »

XY Factor: Wednesday 24 June

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

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday June 24

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All the betting moves for tonight's racing at Bath, Kempton and Naas....Read more »

Timeform Race To Watch: Hampton Court Stakes (Listed), Royal Ascot

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Plenty of talent to follow from this Listed Ascot race....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Thursday June 25, 3:40, Kempton

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the Day Time, Night Time, Great Time Conditions Stakes......Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Sea The Stars won't win the Irish Derby

The Betfair Contrarian / 24 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Odds-on favourite he may be but Sea The Stars will not win the third leg of an historic treble, according to the Betfair Contrarian....Read more »

Big Race History: Irish Derby

Malcolm Pannett / 24 June 2009 / Leave a comment

The Irish Derby provides a welcome opportunity for Epsom Derby-winners, if taking up the challenge, to confirm their superiority, or otherwise, over their contemporaries. Since the prize money took a quantum leap in 1962 14 horses have done just that, Malcolm Pannett takes up the story......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday June 24

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This afternoon's market movers from Carlisle, Salisbury and Worcester....Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday May 24

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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 / 24 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Mystic Nick gazes into his crystal ball to find a sharpened up filly today's patented 80/20 bet......Read more »

Simon Rowlands Weekly Blog: 10,000 Welsh folk can't be wrong...

Simon Rowlands / 24 June 2009 / Leave a comment

In a busy week of racing, Simon was in west Wales to witness the opening night at Ffos Las and at Haydock for his first victory as racehorse owner....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Thank God for McCoy

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After a great day at Beverley, Carl Harris is off to Worcester in search of more winners......Read more »

XY Factor: Tuesday 23 June

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The XY Factor heads to Newbury on Tuesday for the 8.30 race.......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Tuesday June 23

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All the betting moves from Newbury, Newton Abbot and Sligo....Read more »

Horses In Focus: Forgotten Voice set for big things

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Timeform take a close look at three horses with bright futures......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Wednesday June 24, 4:40, Carlisle

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the European Breeders' Fund Fillies' Handicap......Read more »

Ante-Post Betting Preview: The John Smith's Northumberland Plate

Wayne Bailey / 23 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey takes a look at the main contenders for the 'Pitmen's Derby' which takes place this Saturday at Newcastle......Read more »

Horse Ownership: Meet Lot 161

Wayne Bailey / 23 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey has finally taken the plunge and is now the proud (part!) owner of a fine looking three-year-old National Hunt gelding. Here, he talks us thorough the process of buying and recounts a day at the sales......Read more »

Robin Keck's Stable Form: Let's keep this excellent run going...

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Mr Keck turned in a good profit last week, read his selections for the next seven days here......Read more »

Market Movers: Tuesday June 23

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All the early betting moves from today's racing at Brighton and Beverley....Read more »

Going Report: Tuesday June 23

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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 is backing a fearless filly to build on an impressive debut......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Let the winners flow

Carl Harris / 23 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris is off to Beverley to bask in sunshine and winners.......Read more »

The Timeform Weekend Review: Popular winners round off Ascot in style

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Timeform reflect on a weekend which saw the conclusion of another excellent Ascot meeting......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Tuesday June 23, 3:45, Beverley

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the Siemens Chemical Solutions Handicap......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Monday June 22

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This evening's market movers from Chepstow, Windsor and Kilbeggan......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Monday June 22

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

XY Factor: Monday 22 June

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The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton on Monday for the 3.00 race.......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros is backing today's 80/20 to stand out from the crowd......Read more »

Going Report: Monday June 22

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

Daily Racing Tips: A chance to get a few quid back

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Carl Harris goes back to normal this week with one to back and one to lay......Read more »

Horseracing Betting: Opening of Ffos Las racetrack a huge success

Paul Moon / 21 June 2009 / 2 Comments

The much-awaited opening of Ffos Las racetrack in Wales took place last week with the likes of Tony McCoy and Nicky Henderson joining in the festivities. As was our man Paul Moon, who reported back with his findings....Read more »

Timeform Daily: "You can feel it working" Covonia Handicap (Group 4), Lingfield, Monday June 22, 2.45

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12 start this one at Lingfield on Monday afternoon. Timeform tell us about their chances....Read more »

XY Factor: Sunday 21 June

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

Horseracing Betting Briefing: June 22-28

Andrew Hughes / 21 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes is sorry to see the back of Ascot but looks forward to some exciting stuff from the likes of Pontefract, Newmarket and Windsor this week....Read more »

Royal Ascot Betting Diary: Discipline is essential when you're having a bad run

Robin Keck / 21 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Robin Keck looks back at his highlights of Royal Ascot and his own betting fortunes....Read more »

Updated Market Movers: Sunday June 21

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All the early price movements from the racing at Hereford, Hexham, Pontefract and Down Royal....Read more »

Going Report: Sunday June 21

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All the important news on the going ahead of today's racing at Hereford, Hexham and Pontefract....Read more »

Nick Shiambourous' patented 80/20 bet

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Nick's hopes lie with a certain big cat looking to do his thing at Hexham today.......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: An Ace up my sleeve to prevent post-Ascot blues

Carl Harris / 21 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris tells us why the 3.40 at Pontefract today is a race that wouldn't have been out of place at Ascot, plus who our money should be on....Read more »

Royal Ascot Review: Poetic justice for Yeats the real highlight

Andrew Hughes / 20 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes looks back at five fabulous days of racing at Ascot where Yeats starred in winning his fourth Gold Cup. Honourable mentions go to Richard Hills, Ghanaati, Canford Cliffs and Jealous Again....Read more »

Timeform Daily: totesport.com Handicap Hurdle (Group 3), Sunday June 21, 3.50

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Eight start this one on Sunday afternoon at Hexham. Timeform talk us through their prospects....Read more »

XY Factor: Saturday 20 June

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The XY Factor heads to Royal Ascot on Saturday for the 5.35.......Read more »

Timeform Radio Royal Ascot Preview: Golden Jubilee Stakes should be a cracker on the final day

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Alan Dudman, Lydia Hislop & Steve Mellish present a look at the final day of action, the feature race being the 3.45 Golden Jubilee Stakes....Read more »

Updated Market Movers: Saturday June 20

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All the price movements from today's action at Ascot and the other courses hosting racing today...Read more »

Royal Ascot Betting Diary: Ghanaati's win means I've criticised Richard Hills for the last time

Robin Keck / 20 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Robin Keck asks a question that isn't meant to be rhetorical and looks back at Friday's action, reflecting on the lessons to be learned.......Read more »

Live Ascot Blog: News, tips and reactions from the final day's racing at Royal Ascot

Geoffrey Riddle / 20 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Betting.betfair.com's man at Ascot, Geoffrey Riddle, reports directly from the course for his loyal readers. Any questions, queries, or if anything is on your mind, e-mail him at: theriddleratbetfair@gmail.com...Read more »

Going Report: Saturday June 20

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Vital information on today's going at Ascot plus the remainder of today's racing...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 bet: Fingers crossed at Ascot

Nick Shiambouros / 20 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick turns his attention to Ascot today where he likes a horse in the 2.30......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips:Sacred Kingdom can land the Golden Jubilee

Carl Harris / 20 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris looks to finish Royal Ascot on a high and tells us why today's racing includes his strongest bet of the week....Read more »

Royal Ascot Race-By-Race Preview Day Five: Full run-through of the final day's action

Andrew Hughes / 19 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes rounds up Royal Ascot with a look at Saturday's card from the opening race, the Chesham Stakes, to the Queen Alexandra Stakes closer....Read more »

Graham Cunningham's Royal Ascot: Ending the festival on a punting peak is the aim

Graham Cunningham / 19 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Turning a good week into a great one is Graham Cunningham's goal, and thankfully he's sharing his selections with you......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2), Royal Ascot, Saturday June 20, 3.05

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There's a slight concern that Doctor Fremantle's flighty nature will get the better of him as he goes back up in trip here, but he'll be the one to beat if Ryan Moore can harness his energy. Campanologist will be dangerous if Dettori is able to dictate from the front again, while Enroller has done nothing but improve and also deserves respect....Read more »

Royal Ascot Betting Day Five: Who's got the stamina on day five?

Joe Dyer / 19 June 2009 / Leave a comment

It's the final day of Royal Ascot but Big Mac and Gary are still bullish about their chances of winning......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday June 19

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All the early betting moves from tonight's racing at Ayr, Goodwood and Newmarket....Read more »

Live Ascot Blog: Tips, hints and whispers from the track

Geoffrey Riddle / 19 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle is back on the laptop, fresh from tipping Fareer at [40.0] yesterday, and going all in on Yeats. Can he repeat the trick on day four of Royal Ascot? Email him with your thoughts on: theriddleratbetfair@gmail.com...Read more »

XY Factor: Friday 19 June

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The XY Factor heads to Royal Ascot on Friday for the 4.55 race.......Read more »

Timeform Radio Royal Ascot Preview: Expert analysis on Friday's big races

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Our Timeform trio turn their attention to the best of today's action and Steve Mellish gives you his NAP of the week!...Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Friday June 19

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All the early betting moves from Redcar and Musselburgh....Read more »

Royal Ascot Market Movers: Friday June 19

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All the early betting moves on day four at Ascot....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: French raider can land battle of the Guineas girls

Carl Harris / 19 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris has three more bets on day four of Ascot....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' King Edward VII Stakes 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 19 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick says go Native at Ascot today......Read more »

Going Report: Friday June 19

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The official going plus local information from Musselburgh, Redcar, Ayr, Goodwood and Newmarket....Read more »

Royal Ascot Going Report: Day Four

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The official going on Friday at Ascot....Read more »

Royal Ascot Betting Diary: Laying Yeats was like betting on your new born baby being ugly

Robin Keck / 18 June 2009 / Leave a comment

A miserable Robin Keck files another report from the poorhouse....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday June 18

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All the betting moves from Ffos Las, Leicester, Tipperary, Leopardstown and Musselburgh....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Coronation Stakes (Group 1), Royal Ascot, Friday June 19, 3.45

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A fantastic renewal of this Group 1 fillies event in which the value might lie with the unexposed French raider Reggane, she could still be anything after just two starts. Dangers are all around, however, none bigger than Elusive Wave and Ghanaati....Read more »

Royal Ascot Betting Day Four: Multipes warfare Part IV

Joe Dyer / 18 June 2009 / Leave a comment

They may be big men but they're showing no signs of fatigue as Ascot heads into its fourth day......Read more »

Royal Ascot Race-By-Race Preview Day Four: The stage is set for the fillies as the Coronation Stakes

Andrew Hughes / 18 June 2009 / Leave a comment

The Coronation Stakes is the undoubted highlight of Friday's Ascot card, says Andrew Hughes, who runs through that and every other race here......Read more »

Graham Cunningham's Royal Ascot: Ghanaati can settle arguments in battle of the fillies

Graham Cunningham / 18 June 2009 / Leave a comment

They sprint a lot at Ascot but keeping going for all five days is a marathon effort. Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham digs in for a day four which features three Classic winners going head-to-head in the Coronation Stakes......Read more »

XY Factor: Thursday 18 June

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The XY Factor heads to Leicester on Thursday for the 8.10 race.......Read more »

Live Ascot Blog: All the latest news from Berkshire

Geoffrey Riddle / 18 June 2009 / 1 Comments

It's the third day of Royal Ascot folks, which means only one thing - Ladies Day. Join Geoffrey Riddle trackside for all the latest news, tips and leftfield theories on today's racing action. Go to theriddleratbetfair@gmail.com to e-mail him your thoughts....Read more »

Royal Ascot Market Movers: Thursday June 18

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All the early betting moves for Ladies' Day at Ascot....Read more »

Market Movers: Thursday June 18

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The early betting moves from Ripon and Warwick....Read more »

Timeform Radio Ascot Preview: Expert analysis of all the racing on Ladies' Day

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Alan Dudman, Lydia Hislop and Steve Mellish look ahead to the third day at this year's Royal Ascot meeting. There are some interesting views on triple Gold Cup winner Yeats, who could make history tomorrow as he bids to win a fourth consecutive renewal of the showpiece race....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Gold Cup 80/20 Bet

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An eight-year-old will win the Gold Cup, according to Nick, but which one?...Read more »

Going Report: Thursday June 18

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The official going plus local information for today's racing at Ripon, Warwick, Ffos Las, Leicester and Musselburgh....Read more »

Royal Ascot Going Report: Thursday June 18

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The official going on Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Keep the yanks onside on day three

Carl Harris / 17 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris won't be opposing Yogaroo on Gold Cup day at Ascot....Read more »

Royal Ascot Betting Diary: Things improve but the meeting hinges on a lay of Yeats...

Robin Keck / 17 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Robin Keck found a winner! But if a top trainer can't work out which is his best horse it's no wonder this game is so hard....Read more »

XY Factor: Wednesday 17 June

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The XY Factor heads to Kempton on Wednesday for the 9.10 race.......Read more »

Graham Cunningham's Royal Ascot: Old prizefighter Yeats can do it one more time

Graham Cunningham / 17 June 2009 / Leave a comment

The sniping's begun on the Betfair Forum but it's not the Americans or French winners who are the target of their ire, but rather BBC fashionista James Sherwood. Racing UK Pundit prefers to focus on the racing and has views on all the Ascot angles on Gold Cup day......Read more »

Big Race History: The Gold Cup at Royal Ascot

Malcolm Pannett / 17 June 2009 / 1 Comments

Often referred to as the Ascot Gold Cup the feature race of the Royal meeting is actually entitled simply the Gold Cup. Malcolm Pannett looks back at the race's history...Read more »

Royal Ascot Odds Update: Yeats runs four stone below best but Timeform keep the faith

Timeform / 17 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Get the Timeform view on Thursday's big race, the Gold Cup....Read more »

Royal Ascot Betting Day Three: The Battle of the Bulge continues...

Joe Dyer / 17 June 2009 / Leave a comment

After going for the same horses on Wednesday, Big Mac and Gary Wiltshire find no common ground on Gold Cup day....Read more »

Royal Ascot Race-By-Race Preview Day Three: Gold Cup has the makings of a classic

Andrew Hughes / 17 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Yeats, Geordieland and Patkai line up for the most hotly-anticipated battle of the week at Ascot on Thursday. Andrew Hughes has info on that and all the other races here......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Ascot Gold Cup (Group 1) , Royal Ascot, Thursday June 18, 3.45

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Timeform rate all the runners in the feature race of Thursday's Royal Ascot card - the Gold Cup....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday June 17

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All the betting moves for tonight's racing at Kempton, Ripon and Fairyhouse....Read more »

Market Movers: Wednesday June 17

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All the early betting moves from Hamilton and Worcester....Read more »

Royal Ascot Market Movers: Wednesday June 17

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All the early betting moves for every race at Royal Ascot....Read more »

Live Ascot Blog: Hot news straight from the track!

Geoffrey Riddle / 17 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle is at the paddock and press room to bring you the breaking news on the second day of the festival. E-mail him on theriddleratbetfair@gmail.com....Read more »

Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby: Sea The Stars can do the double

Wayne Bailey / 17 June 2009 / Leave a comment

We've a mouth-watering Irish Derby to look forward to on June 28 as Sea The Stars locks horns with Fame And Glory once again. It's going to be close, but the John Oxx colt can do the Derby double writes Wayne Bailey......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: It's Mary in the Anne for me...

Carl Harris / 17 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris has three horses to be on today at Ascot....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Queen Mary Stakes Handicap 80/20

Nick Shiambouros / 17 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's gone for a US raider today, can she land a second win for Wesley Ward?...Read more »

Royal Ascot Going Report: Day Two

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The official going for the second day of Royal Ascot....Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday June 17

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The official going plus local information for today's racing at Hamilton, Worcester, Kempton and Ripon....Read more »

XY Factor: Tuesday 16 June

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The XY Factor heads to Yarmouth on Tuesday for the 8.00 race........Read more »

Timeform Daily: Prince of Wales's Stake (Group 1), Royal Ascot, Wednesday June 17, 3.45

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Sir Michael Stoute has few peers with older horses and last year's Derby runner-up Tartan Bearer is the one to beat here. He showed a tremendous attitude to score on his reappearance and everything looks right for a big run here. Classy French raider Vision d'Etat looks the best of the rest, while Twice Over has win and place claims....Read more »

Simon Rowland's Weekly Blog: An Ascot approach, some praise for the Aussies and a warm welcome to Ffos Las

Simon Rowlands / 16 June 2009 / 3 Comments

Our racing expert outlines his horses to take on or keep on side as the festival gets into swing......Read more »

Royal Ascot Race-By-Race Preview Day Two: Tartan Bearer the one to beat in the Prince of Wales's Stakes

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Andrew Hughes talks us through every race on day three where the likes of Tartan Bearer, Forgotten Voice and Rose Blossom will all be in action....Read more »

Royal Ascot Odds Update: Timeform make Tartan Bearer the horse to beat in Prince of Wales's Stakes

Joe Dyer / 16 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Ratings organisation strong on the favourite's chances in feature race of second day....Read more »

Royal Ascot Betting Diary: A very bad day...

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It all went wrong for Robin Keck today......Read more »

Royal Ascot Betting Day Two: This multiple must be good - the biggest boys in betting have made the same selections!

Joe Dyer / 16 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Good grief! They thought it could never happen but it has ... the warring twosome have gone for the same trio of horses in Wednesday's massive multiple. Fancy a piece of the action? Read on......Read more »

Graham Cunningham's Royal Ascot: Dodgy favourites and under-rated outsiders make for a tempting day two in Berkshire

Graham Cunningham / 16 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham bagged a pair of winners on the first day with Paco Boy and Scenic Blast obliging, while Delegator traded at [1.32] in a desperately close finish. Now he's looking to play up those early winnings on a cracking Wednesday card....Read more »

Live Ascot Blog: All the talk from trackside on day one

Geoffrey Riddle / 16 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle is at Royal Ascot today to bring you all the essential information, hints and tips from the track. E-mail him on theriddleratbetfair@gmail.com...Read more »

Royal Ascot Market Movers: Tuesday June 16

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All the early betting moves from Royal Ascot....Read more »

Market Movers: Tuesday June 16

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All the early betting moves from Thirsk and Newton Abbot...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: I'm like a kid in a sweet shop on day one of Royal Ascot...

Carl Harris / 16 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Can Delegator reverse the form with Mastercraftsman? Carl Harris thinks so......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' King's Stands Stakes 80/20 Bet

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Will it be amour for Nick at Ascot today?...Read more »

Royal Ascot Going Report: Day One

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The going and local information for the first day of racing at Royal Ascot....Read more »

Going Report: Tuesday June 16

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Today's going at Thirsk, Yarmouth and Newton Abbot....Read more »

Timeform Daily: 5.10 Adorn Hats Handicap (4), Thirsk, Tuesday June 16, 5.10

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Twelve go to post for this one. Here's what Timeform make of their chances....Read more »

Betting Strategy: All about Sir Michael Stoute

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Robin Keck talks us through the latest developments in his virtual stable....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Monday June 15

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 15 June 2009 / Leave a comment

All the price fluctuations from the evening's racing at Warwick and Windsor....Read more »

Royal Ascot Betting Day One: Battle of the Heavyweights - Gary Wiltshire v John McCririck

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Two of the country's leading horseracing and betting experts, BBC's Gary Wiltshire and ATR's John McCririck, lock horns over the course of Royal Ascot in a bid to win the Battle Of The Heavyweights. Here's what they make of day one's racing......Read more »

XY Factor: Monday 15 June

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The XY Factor heads to Warwick on Monday for the final race at 9.10.......Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Monday June 15

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All the early price movements from Carlisle and Sedgefield......Read more »

Big Race History: The Prince of Wales's Stakes

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The Prince of Wales's Stakes is the highlight of Wednesday's card at Royal Ascot. Malcolm Pannett investigates the history of the £450,000 contest....Read more »

Going Report: Monday June 15

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 15 June 2009 / Leave a comment

The official going plus local information for today's races at Carlisle, Sedgefield, Warwick and Windsor......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' patented 80/20 bet

Nick Shiambouros / 15 June 2009 / 1 Comments

Nick has his eye on a certain Lady at Warwick today. But who has he gone for?...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Lady Deauville looks good value at Warwick...

Carl Harris / 15 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris was planning on spending the day preparing for a week of fine racing at Ascot without having a punt on today's racing. Until he saw a certain price on a certain horse......Read more »

Graham Cunningham's Royal Ascot: Back the Baldy on day one to get the festival off to a winning start

Graham Cunningham / 14 June 2009 / Leave a comment

There's nothing like starting with a bang and Royal Ascot 2009 explodes into action on Tuesday with three Group One contests. Racing UK analyst GC aims to get off to a flyer and pinpoints his positives and negatives in his daily blogs for the biggest week of the Flat season....Read more »

Four tips for a top Royal Ascot

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Racing expert Graham Cunningham has four golden nuggets to make the five days of Ascot as successful as possible....Read more »

XY Factor: Sunday 14 June

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The XY Factor heads to Salisbury on Sunday for the 4.15.......Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Sunday June 14

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All the early betting moves from Doncaster, Salisbury and Stratford....Read more »

Royal Ascot Race-By-Race Preview: Gladiatorus v Paco Boy, Mastercradtsman v Delegator ... there's no shortage of excitement on day one

Andrew Hughes / 14 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes runs through each and every race on the first day of the royal festival....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Moon can shine on quiet Sunday

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With the big one on the horizon, Carl is taking it easy today......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Time for this Mrs to show her class?...Read more »

Going Report: Sunday June 14

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The official going plus local information for today's races at Doncaster, Salisbury and Stratford....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Saturday June 13

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All the betting moves for tonight's racing at Leicester, Lingfield and Limerick....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The allenscaravans.com Handicap Hurdle, Stratford, Sunday June 14, 3.15

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

XY Factor: Saturday 13 June

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The XY Factor heads to Leicester on Saturday for the 7.40.........Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: June 14-20

Andrew Hughes / 13 June 2009 / Leave a comment

It's all about Royal Ascot in the world of racing next week, as Andrew Hughes explains......Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Saturday June 13

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All the early betting moves from today's racing at York, Bath, Hexham and Sandown....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Sloop Johnb can sail home in York's big Sprint...

Carl Harris / 13 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris is not going to desert Richard Fahey's winning team......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Speedy runner is in Listed company today, but class may prevail, says Nick....Read more »

Going Report: Saturday June 13

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The official going plus local information for today's racing at Bath, Hexham, Sandown, York, Leicester and Lingfield....Read more »

XY Factor Friday

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Tonight's selection is now a non runner. The service will resume at 11am on Saturday...Read more »

Royal Ascot 2009 on Betting.Betfair

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What you can expect from BB over the five days of Royal Ascot....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday June 12

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All the betting moves from tonight's racing at Aintree, Chepstow, Goodwood, Clonmel and Navan....Read more »

Timeform Daily: totescoop6 Handicap (3), Sandown, Saturday June 13, 2.20

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After bouncing back from a couple of below-par efforts when third here last time Brave Echo is expected to reverse the placings with the second (Head Down) on that occasion. All About You is feared most and can edge Broad Cairn out of the runner-up spot....Read more »

Graham Cunningham's Weekend Racing Briefing: Warm up for Ascot with a pair of Saturday bets at York

Graham Cunningham / 12 June 2009 / 2 Comments

Racing UK pundit Graham Cunningham again casts his weekly eye over the horseracing world where his attention is taken mainly by York with a side order of Royal Ascot thoughts......Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Friday June 12

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All the early betting moves from York, Sandown and Market Rasen....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: A great day ahead on the Knavesmire...

Carl Harris / 12 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris has a trio of bets from York as racing ups the quality levels....Read more »

Post-Derby Thoughts: Don't be blinded by Stars' Derby win

Jack Houghton / 12 June 2009 / 2 Comments

Jack Houghton casts a cold, analytical eye over Sea The Stars' Epsom victory....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 12 June 2009 / Leave a comment

York runner rounds out the 80/20 week......Read more »

Going Report: Friday June 12

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The official going plus local information for today's racing at Market Rasen, Sandown, York, Chepstow, Aintree and Goodwood....Read more »

Timeform Trainer Form: Henry Cecil, Jeremy Noseda and Alan King

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Timeform look at the current form of this trio of heavyweight trainers......Read more »

Timeform Daily: marketrasenraces.co.uk Handicap Hurdle (3), Market Rase, Friday June 12, 3.35

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Former course winner, Overstrand, has strutted his stuff on much headier stages than this. He's dropped to a very attractive mark these days and is fancied to get the better of Mickmacmagoole and Phoenix Eye, both of whom hold decent prospects of being on the premises....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday June 11

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All the betting moves from the Betfair markets for tonight's racing at Fontwell, Haydock, Uttoxeter and Leopardstown....Read more »

XY Factor: Thursday 11 June

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The XY Factor heads to Haydock on Thursday for the 8.20......Read more »

Royal Ascot Betting 2009: Four horses to follow

Wayne Bailey / 11 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey gives his four to follow for the upcoming festival and hopes that Yeats can silence the critics by winning the Gold Cup at the ripe old age of eight......Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Thursday June 11

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

Daily Racing Tips: Sir Mark Prescott can hit the layers again at Yarmouth...

Carl Harris / 11 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris has a trio of bets today as he attempts to generate some Royal Ascot cash......Read more »

Timeform Race To Watch: Investec Opportunity Stakes (Handicap) (2), Epsom, June 5

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There's plenty to take from this handicap which was staged late on the first day of the Derby meeting, say Timeform....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Champagne Lanson Rose Label N.V Handicap (5), Nottingham, Thursday June 11, 2.30

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When winning at Newbury last time Murcar had plenty in hand and he is taken to follow up here despite the handicapper's advances. Ovthenight and Soundbyte look the likeliest pair to capitalise if the selection is below form....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 11 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Today's runner is related to plenty of winners - can he continue the family trend?...Read more »

Going Report: Thursday June 11

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The official going plus local information for today's racing at Yarmouth, Newbury, Nottingham, Fontwell, Haydock and Uttoxeter....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday June 10

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This evening's market movers from Hamilton, Kempton and Fairyhouse......Read more »

XY Factor: Wednesday 10 June

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

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday June 10

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

Going Report: Wednesday June 10

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

Daily Racing Tips: Follow Richard Fahey for more success at Beverley....

Carl Harris / 10 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris will be at Beverley this afternoon and is once again singing the praises of trainer Richard Fahey ahead of today's meeting......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 10 June 2009 / Leave a comment

In times of recession and financial insecurity, Nick picks a horse whose name reflects this and who can hopefully go a little way to help us beat it all......Read more »

XY Factor: Tuesday 9 June

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The XY Factor heads to Chester on Tuesday for the 8.15......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Wednesday June 10, 3:40, Haydock,

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the European Breeders' Fund Handicap......Read more »

Timeform Horses In Focus: A most progressive performance from Corporal Maddox

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Timeform take a close look at three horses with big things on the horizon......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Tuesday June 9

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This evening's market movers from Chester and Southwell......Read more »

Royal Ascot 2009: Big race pointers

Wayne Bailey / 09 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey takes a look ahead to the Royal Ascot festival and provides some profit pointers for the big Group one races......Read more »

Robin Keck's Stable Form: Things not looking so bright for Stoute

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Mr Keck considers the trainers to take on over the next six days......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Tuesday June 9

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This afternoon's market movers from Salisbury and Redcar......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: The sweet smell of Salisbury success

Carl Harris / 09 June 2009 / 2 Comments

Carl Harris is off to Teeside to see if Richard Fahey's yard can continue their good form. Meanwhile, will a filly with a reputation for doing the bare minimum, duck her responsibilities further South?...Read more »

Royal Ascot Betting: The two-year-olds to watch...

Peter May / 09 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Ratings expert Peter May considers the fillies and colts who could land the feature races at the forthcoming meeting....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 09 June 2009 / Leave a comment

The 80/20 goes to Chester in search of a good-priced winner....Read more »

Going Report: Tuesday June 9

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The official going and local information for today's racing at Redcar, Salisbury, Chester and Southwell....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Monday June 8

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All the betting moves from today's races at Pontefract, Windsor and Roscommon....Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: Sea The Stars lights up damp Epsom

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Timeform reflect on one of the biggest weekend's of the flat season......Read more »

XY Factor: Monday 8 June

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The XY Factor starts another week by the banks of the Thames at Windsor.......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Boddingtons Redcar Straight Mile Championship Handicap, Redcar, Tuesday June 9, 3.35

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Eight go to post for this one mile handicap, Timeform rate the runners....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Monday June 8

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This afternoon's market movers from Folkestone and Newton Abbot......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 08 June 2009 / Leave a comment

The name's Shiambouros - Nick Shiambouros - and he's off to Yorkshire for a midnight rendezvous with a filly from a good family......Read more »

Going Report: Monday June 8

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

Daily Racing Tips: Holding out for a hero

Carl Harris / 08 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris is unimpressed by this afternoon's fare but good cards at Windsor and Pontefract this evening make his bet of the day more a bet of the night......Read more »

Market Movers: Sunday 7th June

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 07 June 2009 / Leave a comment

All the early market movers from Sunday's racing from Worcester, Southwell and Brighton....Read more »

XY Factor: Sunday 7 June

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Fresh from a profit of 14.1 points on the Derby, the XY Factor heads to Brighton on Sunday.......Read more »

Timeform Race Of The Day: Sunday June 7, Brighton 4.30

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Eight go to post for this event over just shy of a mile-and-a-quarter Commercial Catering Contracts Handicap. Timeform talk us through their individual chances....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Can Ryan Moore get Billy Beetroot home in front?

Carl Harris / 07 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris will be rooting for Billy Beetroot at Brighton and has another selection up his sleeve elsewhere. Read on......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 07 June 2009 / Leave a comment

That old song told us how diamonds were a girl's best friend but will a certain Diamond running at Southwell today turn out to be Nick's friend?...Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: Sunday June 7 - Saturday June 13

Andrew Hughes / 06 June 2009 / Leave a comment

There's a good week's racing ahead of us with plenty to look forward to as the French Derby takes place as well as top-class racing from the likes of Leopardstown and York. Andrew Hughes tells us all about it....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 06 June 2009 / Leave a comment

All the afternoon price fluctuations from Doncaster, Musselburgh, Hexham and Worcester.......Read more »

Epsom Market Movers

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All the early market movers relating to today's racing at Epsom....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Searching for Fame and Glory

Carl Harris / 06 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Fresh from tipping Sariska in the Oaks, Carl Harris talks us through today's selections on Derby Day at Epsom....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 06 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick likes a bit of gazing at the stars as much as the next man and his selection today certainly reflects that.......Read more »

Epsom Derby Day Live Blog: Geoffrey Riddle brings you all the news from the track

Geoffrey Riddle / 06 June 2009 / Leave a comment

It's Derby day at Epsom as flat racing's blue riband event has finally arrived. Geoffrey Riddle will be talking us through all the pre and post race news for the big one and all the other races of the day down in Surrey. E-mail Geoffrey your thoughts at:theriddleratbetfair@gmail.com......Read more »

XY Factor: Saturday 6 June

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The XY Factor heads to Epsom on Derby Day for the big race.......Read more »

Timeform Weekend Preview: Epsom expects - can O'Brien deliver?

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It's Derby Day on Saturday and, following the withdrawal of William Haggas's South Easter, twelve go to post for the big race which is dominated by Irish entries, writes Timeform....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Saturday June 6, 3:05, Doncaster

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Timeform are off to Yorkshire to run the rule over the field for a 3:05 Fillies' Handicap......Read more »

Epsom Derby Betting: Seven Dos and Don'ts for the big day

Graham Cunningham / 05 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Fresh from flagging up Sariska for the Oaks, Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham is strong on Fame And Glory and pinpoints a host of other trading angles on the most significant Saturday of the entire Flat season....Read more »

XY Factor: Friday 5 June

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The XY Factor heads to Bath on Friday for the finale.......Read more »

Epsom Betting: Derby day race-by-race guide

Andrew Hughes / 05 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Details for every race on Saturday's Epsom card, by Andrew Hughes....Read more »

Epsom Oaks Day Market Movers

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

Afternoon Market Movers: Friday June 5

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

Epsom Live Blog: Geoffrey Riddle brings you all the news from the track

Geoffrey Riddle / 05 June 2009 / Leave a comment

It's Ladies' Day at Epsom where the Oaks is the undoubted highlight of a very strong card. Geoffrey Riddle is trackside with paddock views and expert insight throughout the day. If you want to get in touch, e-mail him at: theriddleratbetfair@gmail.com...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 05 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros is backing a beautifully bred filly in the big race this afternoon......Read more »

Epsom Derby Betting: Sea The Stars 6lb clear with Timeform and 4.2 on Betfair

Tony Calvin / 05 June 2009 / Leave a comment

History says he will be hard to beat with so much in hand....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Spencer can steer Sariska to Classic glory...

Carl Harris / 05 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris is off to Epsom Downs, where he believes the favourite will prevail in a top quality field......Read more »

Going Report: Friday June 5

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The official going and local information for today's racing at Epsom, Catterick, Wolverhampton, Bath, Doncaster and Goodwood....Read more »

XY Factor: Thursday 4 June

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

Timeform's Trainerform: Good times role for Dunlop, Cumani and Vaughan

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No time for losers this week as Timeform take a close look at three trainers for whom things are definitely on the up......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Friday June 5, Epsom, 3:25

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On day one at the Epsom, Timeform run the rule over the Investec Challenge (Heritage Handicap)...Read more »

Friday Epsom Betting Preview: Red hot contenders set to clash in classic Oaks

Andrew Hughes / 04 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes provides the lowdown on an excellent Friday card at Epsom, including an extremely high quality field for the presitgious Investec Oaks......Read more »

Oaks Day Betting: Graham Cunningham on the highlights of Friday's Epsom card

Graham Cunningham / 04 June 2009 / Leave a comment

BB's top racing blogger runs through the juicy bits of a very tasty Epsom card where Sariska will likely go off favourite in what could be a memorable running of the Oaks....Read more »

Investec Epsom Derby: Has Murtagh made the right choice?

Wayne Bailey / 04 June 2009 / 1 Comments

Ballydoyle will once again dominate the Derby betting with almost half the field for the 2009 renewal. Wayne Bailey takes a look at the stable's entries......Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Thursday June 4

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All the early betting moves from Hamilton, Lingfield and Newton Abbot....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros believes today's 80/20 has enough improvement left to get over London Bridge......Read more »

Going Report: Thursday June 4

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

Belmont Stakes Betting: Horse by horse preview

Nick Shiambouros / 04 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros goes through all 10 runners for the third leg of the Triple Crown....Read more »

Big Race History: The Derby

Malcolm Pannett / 04 June 2009 / Leave a comment

On the 100th anniversary of the last Royal-winner, King Edward VII's Minoru, Malcolm Pannett looks back at the history of the premier Classic...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Two value favourites...

Carl Harris / 04 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Only one day to go until Epsom kicks off a really exciting weekend of racing and two important classics. In the meantime, Carl Harris has eagle-eyed a pair of overpriced jollies......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Prestige Scotland Handicap (Qualifier) (5) , Hamilton, Thursday June 4, 3.40

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From a handicapping perspective Mountain Cat is well in at the weights and, having recently returned to form at Carlisle, looks set to post a first turf success. Tanforan also signalled that his turn was near when runner-up last time and should again play a prominent role, along with the normally consistent This Ones For Eddy....Read more »