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July 2009

Timeform Daily: Saturday August 1, 3:05, Goodwood

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the Blue Square Nassau Stakes on day five at Goodwood......Read more »

XY Factor - Friday 31 July

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Today's bet is 5 points win PUNCH DRUNK (Haydock 8.20) Yesterday's bet was unplaced...Read more »

Glorious Goodwood Betting: Graham Cunningham on day five

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Twenty-eight down, seven to go. And the seven races left during Glorious Goodwood 2009 include a wickedly difficult Stewards' Cup and an absorbing Nassau Stakes. Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham looks to end the week on a high with his usual mix of back and lay angles from the four best races on one of the flagship Flat cards of the summer....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers; Friday July 31

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

Glorious Goodwood Betting: Day Four Live Blog

Geoffrey Riddle / 31 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle is still in the Glorious Goodwood hotseat after yesterday's three winning tips. Join him on day four of the five-day festival for all the pre-race news and post race reaction.Follow him live as the afternoon unfolds and email your comments and questions to: theriddleratbetfair@gmail.com....Read more »

Going Report: Friday July 31

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All the latest on the going from today's races at Goodwood and elsewhere......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Goodwood Bet

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Nick is hoping the pennies will look after the pounds this afternoon......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Rock solid Rakaan can cap great day at Goodwood

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On the fourth day of Glorious Goodwood, Carl Harris has no doubt about who he is backing in the Coventry Stakes......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Friday July 31, 4:00, Goodwood

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Timeform run the rule over the field for Friday's Richmond Stakes......Read more »

XY Factor - Thursday 30 July

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Today's bet is 5 points win SUPPORT FUND (Epsom 7.30) Yesterday's bet was 3rd...Read more »

Glorious Goodwood Betting: Graham Cunningham on day four

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Frankie Dettori and Schiaparelli lit up day three of Glorious Goodwood before the rain intervened, but can he do the same with a clutch of fancied rides for Godolphin on day four? Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham has his doubts and is looking more towards Ryan Moore and Jimmy Fortune to pay the Friday expenses....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Thursday July 30

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This afternoon's market movers from Goodwood, Nottingham and Stratford......Read more »

Glorious Goodwood Betting: Day Three Live Blog

Geoffrey Riddle / 30 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle is in the Glorious Goodwood hotseat to bring you all the pre-race news and post-race reaction on day three. Follow him live as the afternoon unfolds and email your comments and questions to: theriddleratbetfair@gmail.com....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing July 26 - August 1: Glorious Goodwood

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All eyes are on Glorious Goodwood as Andrew Hughes previews the best of the week's racingRead more »

Going Report: Thursday July 30

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All the latest on the going from today's races at Goodwood and elsewhere......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Goodwood Bet

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Nick is backing a decent priced filly to be in the firing line this afternoon......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Waiting on a better day

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So far it's been an inglorious Goodwood for Carl Harris. Will things improve on day three?...Read more »

Glorious Goodwood Betting: Graham Cunningham on day three

Graham Cunningham / 29 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Yeats stays in Ireland, so the spotlight turns to a 12-year-old hurdler who has taken on a new lease of life on day three of Glorious Goodwood. Can the redoubtable Caracciola strike another blow for the equine pensioners in the Goodwood Cup? Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham assesses his chances and picks out the best angles on the supporting card....Read more »

XY Factor - Wednesday 29 July

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Today's bet is 3 points win STRATHCAL (Sandown 8.35) Yesterday's bet was a NON RUNNER...Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday July 29

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This afternoon's market movers from Goodwood, Redcar and Galway......Read more »

Glorious Goodwood Betting: Day two Live Blog

Geoffrey Riddle / 29 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle brings you all the pre-race news and post-race reaction on day two of Glorious Goodwood. Follow him live as the afternoon unfolds and email your comments and questions to: theriddleratbetfair@gmail.com...Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday July 29

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All the latest news on the going from Goodwood and elsewhere......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Goodwood Bet

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Nick is hoping today's 80/20 will bring him luck on day two......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Lay Rip Van Winkle in the Sussex Stakes...

Carl Harris / 29 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris can't be believe the prices on offer for this afternoon's Sussex Stakes.......Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Sussex Stakes

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the big race on day two of Glorious Goodwood......Read more »

Glorious Goodwood Betting: Graham Cunningham on day two

Graham Cunningham / 28 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Four times he has ventured into Group 1 company and four times he has been beaten. If Rip Van Winkle really is as good as the gallop reports from Ballydoyle suggest then it's time for him to win a big one. Can he do it in the Sussex Stakes? Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham runs the rule over "the Ripper" and the rest of the stars on day two of Glorious Goodwood....Read more »

Simon Rowlands Goodwood Blog: The luck of the draw

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Simon Rowlands offers up some compelling evidence to help you make the right bets on the big Friday race where the draw is all important......Read more »

Robin Keck's Stable Form: Fourteen weddings and no funeral

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Robin calls it right at Epsom but isn't on board to reap the rewards. Meanwhile, its time to surrender to a trainer who just won't die......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Tuesday July 28

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This afternoon's market movers from Beverley and Goodwood......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Goodwood Bet

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Nick makes his pick on the first of four Glorious days of racing......Read more »

Glorious Goodwood Betting: Day one Live Blog

Geoffrey Riddle / 28 July 2009 / Leave a comment

As five Glorious days of racing get underway in Sussex, Geoffrey Riddle is at Goodwood to bring you all the pre-race news and post-race reaction. Follow him live as the afternoon unfolds and email your comments and questions to: theriddleratbetfair@gmail.com...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Aiming for a Glorious day one winner

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Carl Harris picks his best bets from the card on day one of as a Glorious week of racing gets underway......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Tuesday 28 July

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The Betfair Cup will be run tomorrow. Timeform talk us through the chances of each respective runner....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Tuesday 28 July

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The Betfair Cup will be run tomorrow. Timeform talk us through the chances of each respective runner....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips:

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Glorious Goodwood starts tomorrow so we'll need to get a few quid in the bank ahead of the start by finding a couple of winners today, says Carl Harris....Read more »

XY Factor - Monday 27 July

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Today's bet is 3 points win SEJANUS (Southwell 2.45) Yesterday's bet HOTHAM won at a Betfair SP of 4.75...Read more »

Glorious Goodwood Betting: Graham Cunningham on day one

Graham Cunningham / 27 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Fasten your seat belts for the bumpiest five day ride of the racing calendar. Glorious Goodwood is five days and 35 races in which there will be heroes, villains and any number of potential hard luck stories. Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham casts his eye over the main players on a day one card which features the Betfair Cup and the Betfair Gordon Stakes....Read more »

Big Race History: Sussex Stakes

Malcolm Pannett / 27 July 2009 / Leave a comment

The Sussex Stakes is the highlight of the Glorious Goodwood meeting however it started as a poorly contested event for two-year-olds. Malcolm Pannett looks at the evolution of a great race...Read more »

Big Race History: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Malcolm Pannett / 23 July 2009 / Leave a comment

The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes is one of the highlights of Ascot's flat racing programme and has thrown up some thrilling races over the years including in 1975 the battle between Grundy and Bustino that was dubbed 'the race of the century'. Malcolm Pannett takes up the story......Read more »

Going Report: Tuesday July 21

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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 backing today's 80/20 follow up the solid effort she produced last time out......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: No monkeying around from Arctic Shadow

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After a disappointing day yesterday, Carl Harris dusts himself down and gets on with the job in hand......Read more »

XY Factor: Monday 20 July

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The XY Factor heads to Beverley on Monday for the final race at 9.00........Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Monday July 20

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This evening's market movers from Beverley, Windsor and Ballinrobe......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Tuesday July 21, 4:00, Ffos Las

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Timeform are off to Wales run the rule over the field for the 1st Signs and Graphics Fillies Handicap......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Monday July 20

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

Going Report: Monday July 20

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

Daily Racing Tips: Time to Look Busy at Ayr

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After yesterday's washout there are four flat meetings to get stuck in to and it looks a decent day's racing, says Carl Harris....Read more »

Sunday Early Market Movers

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All the early price movements from today's racing....Read more »

XY Factor: Sunday 19 July

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

Horseracing Betting Briefing 19-25 July: Plenty to look forward to at Ascot

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Andrew Hughes gives us the lowdown on what we can look forward to in the world of racing this week....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Side with McCoy

Carl Harris / 19 July 2009 / Leave a comment

It will be a limited day on the racing front so finding good-priced winners will be difficult. Carl Harris will be doing his best to do just that......Read more »

Going Report: Sunday July 19

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All the latest news on today's going at Stratford-on-Avon and Newton Abbot...Read more »

Going Report: Saturday July 18

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All the details on the going from the courses hosting racing today.......Read more »

Saturday's Evening Market Movers

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All the early price movements from today's racing....Read more »

XY Factor: Saturday 18 July

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The XY Factor bids for a hat-trick on Saturday after winners at Betfair SP's of 4.76 and 5.56........Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: High Standing to stand tall

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Carl Harris looks forward to a cracking day's racing at Newbury and tells us who our money should be on....Read more »

Timeform Audio Racing Preview: Newbury Saturday July 18

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Alan Dudman is joined by Timeform's Kieran Packman for Timeform Radio's preview of racing at Newbury on Saturday July 18th. Guests include trainer Tom Dascombe, who runs Above Limits in the feature race of the day, the Weatherbys Super Sprint, and clerk of the course Richard Osgood reports on the condition of the ground....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Saturday July 18, 3:10, Newbury, 2.20, Newbury

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14 start this one at Goodwood on Saturday afternoon. Timeform talk us through their chances....Read more »

XY Factor: Friday 17 July

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The XY Factor heads to Newmarket on Friday to hopefully follow-up on Thursday's winner.......Read more »

GC's Weekend Racing Briefing: A tale of two Tigers

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Graham Cunningham has swapped his press badge for a two-day ticket to the Open this week. But never fear. It would take more than a passing glimpse of Tiger Woods and Johns Daly's girlfriend to deflect the Racing UK analyst from his weekly pursuit of winners. It's Super Sprint day at Newbury this Saturday and a speed merchant and a freewheeling front runner have caught GC's roving eye......Read more »

Early Market Movers: Friday 17 July

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All the early price movements from Nottingham, Newbury and Haydock....Read more »

Going Report: Friday July 17

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All the latest news on the conditions at Haydock Park, Newbury, Hamilton Park, New Market and Pontefract....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: A fab Friday double

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Carl Harris is Berkshire bound as he aims to land a decent double......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday July 16

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This evening's market movers from Bath, Doncaster, Epsom and Leopardstown....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Friday July 17, 3:10, Newbury

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the Rose Bowl Stakes......Read more »

Timeform Trainer Form: Bell smells success

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Timeform take a close look at the different fortunes of three prominent trainers......Read more »

XY Factor: Thursday 16 July

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The XY Factor heads to Bath on Thursday for the 7.55.......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Thursday July 16

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This afternoon's market movers from Cartmel, Leicester, Hamilton and Killarney......Read more »

Going Report: Thursday July 16

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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 off to Surrey Downs to follow the fortunes of a willing colt......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Don't forget your voice at Donny

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If horses for courses is a good adage, says Carl Harris, then horses for course and distance must be a banker......Read more »

Big Race History: Weatherbys Super Sprint Stakes

Malcolm Pannett / 16 July 2009 / Leave a comment

The Super Sprint, sometimes known as the Richard Hannon benefit, is one of a series of valuable sales races that have changed the two-year-old landscape in recent times. Malcolm Pannett looks at the past winners...Read more »

XY Factor

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Today's selection was a non runner - service resumes Thursday...Read more »

Timeform Daily Race Preview: Thursday July 16, 3:50, Leicester

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the Melton Mowbray Conditions Stakes......Read more »

Simon Rowlands' Weekly Blog: Intriguing early season nurseries

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Simon Rowlands relishes the opportunity to put some racing truisms to the test at the outset of the nursery season......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday July 15

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros is expecting some improvement from today's 80/20......Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday July 15

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

Daily Racing Tips: All the rage

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Carl Harris is backing two horses to make him Mister Happy today......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Tuesday July 14

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This evening's market movers from Killarney, Yarmouth and Southwell....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Wednesday 15 July, 4:20, Lingfield

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the E.B.F Paul Kelleway Classified Stakes......Read more »

Horses In Focus: Grade A performances at July festival

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Timeform bring their A game as they take a close look at three horses for which the future looks bright......Read more »

XY Factor: Tuesday 14 July

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The XY Factor heads to Southwell on Tuesday for the 8.40.......Read more »

Longchamp Ante-Post Betting: 2009 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe

Wayne Bailey / 14 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey takes an early look at the main British and Irish contenders for October's renewal where Fame And Glory heads the early markets......Read more »

Robin Keck's Stable Form: Edging the profit upwards

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Read Robin Keck's weekly assessment of the trainers to be with and to be against in the UK racing scene....Read more »

Market Movers: Tuesday July 14

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

Going Report: Tuesday July 14

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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 built up his winning stamina......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Plenty to go round on Tuesday

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As bumper edition of bets today as Carl Harris makes five picks......Read more »

XY Factor: Monday 13 July

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

Timeform Weekend Review: Sariska lands Oaks double

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Timeform cover all the weekend's highlights from York to The Curragh....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Monday July 13

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

Timeform Daily: Mary Elizabeth Westwood Celebration Handicap (4), Beverley, Tuesday July 14, 4.15

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A tightly-knit handicap with the sole three-year-old Longboat Key possibly the best option, having posted a good effort last time. Miss Keck has been in good form and can chase him home, while hat-trick seeker Yonder also has strong place claims....Read more »

Market Movers: Monday July 13

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All the early betting moves from today's racing at Ayr and Newton Abbot....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Two Monday bets...

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Carl Harris is still on a high from Sariska's masterful performance at the Curragh but he's managed to pull out a couple of tips from Monday's UK fare....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 13 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Can US-bred two-year-old do the business?...Read more »

Going Report: Monday July 13

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Today's going from Ayr, Newton Abbot, Windsor and Wolverhampton....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Sunday July 12

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This afternoon's market movers from Perth, Stratford and the Curragh......Read more »

XY Factor: Sunday 12 July

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The XY Factor heads to Southwell on Sunday for the 5.00.......Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: July 12 -18

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Andrew Hughes looks ahead to a busy week of racing in Ireland, France and the UK....Read more »

Going Report: Sunday July 12

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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 / 12 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's off to Shakespeare country but is a win for today's 80/20 to be or not to be?...Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Saturday July 11

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This evening's market movers from Hamilton and Salisbury......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Sariska can complete Oaks double...

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Carl Harris heads across the water to make his Irish Oaks picks......Read more »

XY Factor: Saturday 11 July

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The XY Factor heads to Nottingham on Saturday for the 5.40.......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Saturday July 11

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This afternoon's market movers from Ascot, Chester, York and the Curragh....Read more »

Going Report: Saturday July 11

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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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After yesterday's spirited effort, Nick Shiambouros is aiming to show that there's nothing fleeting about his success......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Moonquake in York

Carl Harris / 11 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris makes his picks from the Saturday spread......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday July 10

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All the betting moves from tonight's racing at Chepstow, Chester, Newbury, Cork and Gowran Park....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Saturday July 11, Ascot, 2:50

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the totesport.com Summer Mile Stakes......Read more »

XY Factor: Friday 10 July

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The XY Factor heads to Chepstow on Friday for the 8.05......Read more »

GC's Weekend Racing Briefing: With bets from York, Ascot and the Curragh

Graham Cunningham / 10 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Ever felt like the Flat season is swamping you? It's hard to avoid it when there are 39 contests of skill and science to mull over in Britain this Saturday, but Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham has set his mind to solving three of the feature events with Sunday's Irish Oaks at the Curragh thrown in for good measure....Read more »

Live Newmarket Blog: Trackside talk from the final day of the July Festival

Geoffrey Riddle / 10 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle is staying on grimly at HQ where all eyes will be on the Aussie hotpot Scenic Blast, who bids to repeat his Royal Ascot victory in the Group 1 July Cup. Any questions, hints or tips, e-mail him at: theriddleratbetfair@gmail.com...Read more »

Market Movers: Friday July 10

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All the early betting moves for today's racing at Newmarket, Ascot and York....Read more »

Going Report: Friday July 10

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Aintree Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 10 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros selects today's 80/20 from the big race of the day at HQ......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Winning Whispers

Carl Harris / 10 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris makes his picks from a promising day of racing across the UK......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday July 9

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All the betting moves from Doncaster, Epsom and Leopardstown....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Darley July Cup (Group 1), Newmarket, Friday July 10, 3.10

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It was hard not to be impressed with the manner in which Scenic Blast quickened to land the King's Stand Stakes, and he is taken to confirm his superiority in the sprinting ranks over six furlongs. Paco Boy is an interesting contender down in trip and J J The Jet Plane is another one to be considered....Read more »

Newmarket July Festival: Final day betting by Graham Cunningham

Graham Cunningham / 09 July 2009 / Leave a comment

The Aussies are fighting back manfully in the first Ashes test at Cardiff, but how will they get on when the explosive Scenic Blast bids to follow up his impressive Royal Ascot win in the July Cup? Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham assesses Europe's best six furlong sprint plus the best of the rest of the action on the last day of Newmarket's July Meeting....Read more »

Ante Post Betting: The Darley Irish Oaks

Wayne Bailey / 09 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey takes a look ahead to Sunday's big race at the Curragh, where Sariska will once again lock horns with Midday......Read more »

XY Factor: Thursday 9 July

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The XY Factor heads to Doncaster on Thursday for the 8.15......Read more »

Market Movers: Thursday July 9

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All the early betting moves from Newmarket, Folkestone and Warwick....Read more »

Live Newmarket Blog: Hints, tips and chatter from paddock-side

Geoffrey Riddle / 09 July 2009 / 1 Comments

A host of Group Twos dominates Thursday's racing at Newmarket. Geoffrey Riddle picked out two winners yesterday including the big-priced Total Gallery, so can he advise you to success today? Email him with your tips, ideas and thoughts on: theriddleratbetfair@gmail.com, or comment below....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Duncan dares at Newmarket....

Carl Harris / 09 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris is looking to follow a great day at HQ with more winners today....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 09 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Big price available on today's selection, will he show enough improvement to land the bet?...Read more »

Going Report: Thursday July 9

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The official going for today's racing at Newmarket, Folkestone, Warwick, Doncaster and Epsom....Read more »

XY Factor: Wednesday 8 July

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

Timeform Daily: Thursday July 9, 3:10, Newmarket

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the Princess of Wales' Blue Square Stakes......Read more »

Timeform Race Review: EBF Moira Hanbury Memorial Maiden Windsor

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Timeform reflect on a race that contained a number of promising types......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday July 8

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All the early betting moves from tonight's racing at Kempton, Worcester and Naas....Read more »

Big Race History: July Cup

Malcolm Pannett / 08 July 2009 / 4 Comments

The July Cup is the feature of the July Meeting and is run, not surprisingly, on the July Course at Newmarket where Panama hats and Pimms, under the thatched-roof stands, are the order of the day. Malcolm Pannett looks at the race's origins...Read more »

Newmarket July Festival Bets: Day Two at HQ

Graham Cunningham / 08 July 2009 / 1 Comments

Falmouth Stakes winner Goldikova stole the headlines in the clash of the milers on day one of the July Meeting at Newmarket, but day two sees the sprinters and the middle distance horses take centre stage in the July Stakes and the Princess of Wales's Stakes. Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham will be watching from the sofa in the hope of snaring a winner or two....Read more »

Timeform Radio: Newmarket July Festival preview

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Timeform Radio look ahead to three days of world class racing at Newmarket......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday July 8

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

Live Racing Blog: Day One of the Newmarket July Meeting

Geoffrey Riddle / 08 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle is trackside at HQ, content and happy at having backed Total Gallery at [17.5] and Goldikova at [3.0]. Any questions, musings or vitriol, e-mail him at: theriddleratbetfair@gmail.com...Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday July 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 Shiambouros has selected a divine 80/20 at HQ......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Back the fillies at Newmark

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A bumper batch of bets today from Carl Harris at HQ......Read more »

Newmarket July Meeting Bets: Day one at HQ

Graham Cunningham / 07 July 2009 / 1 Comments

Fashion is an abiding theme of Newmarket's July Festival with lavish prizes for those who dress to impress. Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham digs out his best cravat and cufflinks and a stylish formbook in a bid to make day one of the summer showpiece go with a swing....Read more »

XY Factor: Tuesday 7 July

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The XY Factor heads to Southwell on Tuesday for the 8.40......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Wednesday July 7, 3:10, Newmarket

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes......Read more »

Timeform Horse In Focus: Three for the future

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Timeform run the rule over three smart prospects......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Tuesday July 7

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All the early betting moves from tonight's racing at Southwell, Uttoxeter and Roscommon....Read more »

Simon Rowlands' Weekly Blog: Uncovering the truth behind Ascot's supposed Polytrack bias...

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With the Betfair King George meeting and Shergar Cup on the horizon, Simon Rowlands questions the legitimacy of this popular theory....Read more »

Robin Keck's Stable Form: Turning hundreds into thousands...

Robin Keck / 07 July 2009 / 2 Comments

Robin is confident of swelling his current £276.22 bank past £1,000. How? Read on......Read more »

Market Movers: Tuesday July 7

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

Timeform rate Sea The Stars the best horse in the world

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Eclipse win impresses the ratings dons who make Oxx's three-year-old top of the pile....Read more »

Going Report: Tuesday July 7

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Providing he can stay off the rocks, Nick Shiambouros believes that today's 80/20 is has the right blend for improvement in the Black Country......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: The famine before the feast

Carl Harris / 07 July 2009 / Leave a comment

After a good start to the week in the North East, Carl Harris travels down to Staffordshire in his bid to keep up the good form......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Monday July 6

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This evening's market movers from Ripon, Rosscommon and Windsor......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Tuesday July 7, 4:00, Pontefract

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the Book online at pontefract-races.co.uk handicap (4)......Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: Sea The Stars completes historic hat-trick

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Timeform reflect on a weekend when history was made a Sandown......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Monday July 6

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

XY Factor: Monday 6 July

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

Going Report: Monday July 6

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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 is in rude form......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Expect Eastern Warrior to upsety Nisaal

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Carl Harris offers up a bumper batch of bets to get the week under way......Read more »

Market Movers: Sunday July 5

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All the early betting moves from Ayr, Market Rasen and Brighton....Read more »

XY Factor: Sunday 5 July

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

Daily Racing Tips: Stars on Saturday, Clouds on Sunday

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The racing may be low grade but Carl Harris has chiselled out a fantastic bet......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Today's selection is drifting like a barge, but that only makes the odds more attractive right?...Read more »

Going Report: Sunday July 5

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The official going and local information for today's racing at Ayr, Brighton and Market Rasen....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Saturday July 4

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All the betting moves from tonight's racing at Carlisle, Nottingham and Bellewstown....Read more »

Timeform's Horses To Avoid: Calculating, Sea Rover and Neo's Mate

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The ratings dons identify three horses you may want to swerve in the future....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The toteplacepot handicap, Ayr, Sunday July 5, 2.10

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Get the Timeform verdict on all the runners in this six furlong handicap which opens Sunday's racing at Ayr....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing: July 5 to July 11

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Andrew Hughes brings us the highlights of a busy racing week that includes a showpiece meeting at Newmarket and top class action at Chantilly, York and the Curragh...Read more »

Market Movers: Saturday July 4

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All the early betting moves from today's racing at Sandown, Leicester, Haydock and Beverley....Read more »

XY Factor: Saturday 4 July

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The XY Factor heads to Sandown Park on Saturday for the 5.30.......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: A Star will rise at Sandown

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Carl Harris thinks the Derby winner can add to his impressive trophy haul....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Placed at Royal Ascot, can today's selection do better than that?...Read more »

Going Report: Saturday July 4

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The official going, plus local information from Sandown, Beverley, Haydock, Leicester, Nottingham and Carlisle....Read more »

XY Factor: Friday 3 July

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

Evening Market Movers: Friday July 3

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All the betting moves from Beverley, Haydock, Salisbury, Bellewstown and Wexford....Read more »

Timeform Daily: The Coral Eclipse

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Conduit will be seen in a much better light than on his reappearance here with a truly-run race guaranteed, but Epsom Derby hero Sea The Stars is tactically versatile and is taken to have his measure. Rip Van Winkle could emerge best of the rest, writes Timeform....Read more »

Graham Cunningham's Weekend Racing Bets: Will Derby winner be Eclipsed?

Graham Cunningham / 03 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Plenty of Derby winners have failed to add Sandown's Eclipse Stakes to their roll call of honours, so what does Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham make of the Epsom winner's chances? Read that and five suggested bets here......Read more »

Market Movers: Friday July 3

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

Daily Racing Tips: Get on a banker bet at Donnie!

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Like Andy Murray, Carl Harris is targetting world domination today......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Today's 80/20 could get your Friday night off to a flyer by bring in the gold at a big price......Read more »

Going Report: Friday July 3

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

Timeform Trainer Form: Ryan racks up winners

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Timeform take a close look at a trainer who is racking up big successes, one who has hit a purple patch and another who is struggling form......Read more »

XY Factor: Thursday 2 July

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

Timeform Daily: Friday July 3, 4.00, Sandown

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the Helical Bar Gala Stakes......Read more »

Horseracing Analysis: Is Sea The Stars one of the greats?

Wayne Bailey / 02 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey takes a look at the recent Derby winners and asks how the 2009 victor compares......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Thursday July 2

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This afternoon's market movers from Haydock, Perth and Yarmouth......Read more »

Going Report: Thursday July 2

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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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After a pleasing run last time out, Nick is hoping today's 80/20 can explode into winning form......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Making hay whilst the sun shines

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After his luck dried up a Worcester yesterday, Carl Harris is determined to make amends as he looks north of the border and across the pond......Read more »

XY Factor: Wednesday 1 July

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

Timeform Race Review: Kingsfort highly impressive in Curragh win

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The Kildare Village European Breeders Fund Maiden, run on soft ground at the Curragh on 26th June, contained a number of highly-regarded unraced two-year-olds from top stables. The race has a rich tradition of throwing up Group One performers, with the likes of Horatio Nelson, Brian Boru and Duke of Marmalade, and it also looks likely that several of the 2009 field will be performing at a much higher level in future, writes Timeform....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Thursday July 2, 3.40, Haydock Park

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the Vista Panels handicap......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday July 1

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

Coral Eclipse Ante-Post Betting: Sea The Stars a weak even money chance on Betfair

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Conduit good enough to win last five renewals, say Timeform....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Strategy: Trainers to follow in July

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Wayne Bailey takes a look at the trainers that are hot (and not!) during the month of July......Read more »

Market Movers: Wednesday July 1

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All the early betting moves from Catterick, Perth and Worcester....Read more »

Simon Rowlands' Weekly Blog: From Group Ones at Sandown to handicaps at Haydock, life is a bit of a Blur at present

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The Coral Eclipse may be the big race for most but Thursday's Conservatory Roof Glass Handicap Stakes is holding our blogger's attentions....Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday July 1

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

Daily Racing Tips: Backing an old friend for a hat-trick

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AP McCoy delivered the goods yesterday but that isn't stopping Carl Harris considering laying his horse today. Meanwhile, there's top jumps action north of the border and an old friend to back at Catterick......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 01 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros is expecting a big run from today's 80/20 but will he need a slice of luck?...Read more »

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