October 2009

XY Factor - Saturday 31 October

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

Horseracing Betting Briefing November 1 to November 7: Showdown in Santa Anita

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Our racing cup runneth over this week with high quality action everywhere you look. Andrew Hughes brings us the pick of a packed week of racingRead more »

Early Market Movers: Saturday October 31

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All the early price fluctuations on Betfair's horseracing markets......Read more »

Going Report: Saturday 31 October

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All the official news on today's going....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet: Looking for success at HQ

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Nick's thoughts and money will be at headquarters this afternoon and more precisely the 12.55, but who are his hopes resting on?...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: All about Godolphin

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Carl Harris is looking forward to an action-packed Saturday afternoon with top racing both on the flat and on the jumps. Godolphin seem to be in good form, even by their own high standards and a couple of bets involve putting your faith in their horses....Read more »

Timeform Weekend Preview: And they're off... Jumps season begins in style

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The jump racing season really begins to take off at Wetherby on Saturday, which features the Grade 2 Charlie Hall Chase, often regarded as the genuine starting point for the jump racing campaign....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Saturday October 31, 3:10, Newmarket

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the E.B.F. Montrose Fillies Stakes......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday October 30

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

Saturday Racing: Graham Cunningham's best bets from Wetherby and Newmarket

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They say distance lends perspective. Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham is in California awaiting next week's European invasion for the Breeders' Cup but pining for home briefly this weekend for a clutch of good races at Wetherby and Newmarket...Read more »

XY Factor - Friday 30 October

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The XY Factor is in action at Wolverhampton on Friday evening.......Read more »

Market Movers: Friday October 30

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick Shiambouros is backing today's 80/20 at a massive price......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Golden McCoy

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Carl Harris is on to a good thing at HQ while McCoy and Lambe combine at Wetherby...Read more »

Going Report: Friday October 30

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The going and local information for today's racing at Newmarket, Uttoxeter, Wetherby and Wolverhampton...Read more »

Timeform Daily: NGK Spark Plugs Conditions Stakes (3), Friday October 30, Lingfield, 15:35

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The juveniles have outpointed their elders in eight out of the last 10 runnings of this race, so it may pay to stick with the younger generation, despite the sound claims of Marine Boy and Himalya. Pastoral Player will be more at home back on this quicker surface and gets the nod, ahead of Haadeeth, who showed likeable qualities in defeat last month and may have more to offer....Read more »

Woverhampton Market Movers: Thursday October 29

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All the betting moves from this evening's racing at Woverhampton...Read more »

Timeform Trainer Form: Saeed bin Suroor and Marco Botti

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This duo have been in fine fettle in the month of October...Read more »

Market Movers: Thursday October 29

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

Cheltenham Festival Patterns: Medic just what the doctor ordered

Rory Delargy / 29 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Robert and Sally Alner's Master Medic may find the trip in Ascot's Byrne Group Handicap Chase on the sharp side, but the outing looks certain to put him spot on for a tilt at Cheltenham's Paddy Power Gold Cup in a fortnight's time....Read more »

Was 4-9 Sequoia the worst ever SP returned in Britain?

Joe Dyer / 29 October 2009 / 1 Comments

Horse shortened from 4-6 to 4-9 on course, but returned a Betfair SP of [2.17]...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: McCoy can bring exciting prospect home

Carl Harris / 29 October 2009 / 6 Comments

Carl Harris is trusting in the master jumps jockey to deliver today...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Lingfield runner carries the 80/20 hopes...Read more »

Going Report: Thursday October 29

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The going and local information for today's racing at Lingfield, Newcastle, Stratford and Wolverhampton...Read more »

Timeform Daily: River Avon Handicap Chase (3), Thursday October 29, Stratford, 14:50

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Present Gale will doubtless be popular given connections, but he looks a shade too high in the weights and is taken on with Go West, who shaped well on debut for this yard recently. Skipper's Lad can usually be relied upon to run his race....Read more »

The Timeform Race Review: Winning Stripe

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Timeform reflect on the E.B.F. / Aylsham Slurry Services Maiden Stakes which took place at Yarmouth on Tuesday October 27....Read more »

Kempton Market Movers: Wednesday October 28

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All the early betting moves for this evening's racing at Kempton...Read more »

XY Factor - Wednesday 28 October

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The XY Factor has a late shift for the 8.50 at Kempton.......Read more »

Market Movers: Wednesday October 28

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All the early betting moves from today's betting at Haydock, Musselburgh, Nottingham and Punchestown...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Godolphin newcomer the answer at Musselburgh...

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...while hat-trick seeking Silver Steel is the one to back at Haydock. Carl Harris has another pair of bets for you...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Decent price available on today's 80/20 selection...Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday October 28

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The going and local information for today's racing at Haydock, Musselburgh, Nottingham and Kempton...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Wednesday 28th October, 15:05, Musselburgh

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Willie Park Trophy Handicap (2)....Read more »

Timeform Horses In Focus: Three smart prospects

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Timeform take a close look at a trio of horses for which big things may be on the horizon......Read more »

Ante-Post Betting: The Breeders' Cup Classic

Paul Jacobs / 27 October 2009 / 1 Comments

Fame and Glory's place at the head of BC Classic odds shows it's Euro-centric punters who are shaping this market. Brondesbury tells us why Zenyatta is the horse to have on your side when they get down to business at Santa Anita...Read more »

XY Factor - Tuesday 27 October

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The XY Factor moves to Southwell on Tuesday.....Read more »

Timeform rate St Nicholas Abbey the fifth best juvenile since 1994

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Racing Post Trophy winner now assumes favouritism for the 2010 Derby and 2,000 Guineas, moreover he has impressed the Timeform experts...Read more »

Market Movers: Tuesday October 27

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All the early betting moves from today's racing at Southwell, Catterick, Yarmouth and Punchestown...Read more »

Pattern Race Review: Thriller a hurdler to follow

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Aintree Hurdle-winning owner looks to have another live one in the shape of Mr Thriller who could go on to Cheltenham Festival success. Rory Delargy reports on that and all the weekend's National Hunt pointers, including the winning return of Monet's Garden here...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: A Lucky Punt and a Racing Hero, keeping it Simple on Tuesday

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Carl Harris has three bets this Tuesday...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Can Gosden's 2yo do the business? Nick thinks so...Read more »

Going Report: Tuesday October 27

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The going and local information from today's races at Catterick, Southwell and Yarmouth...Read more »

Timeform Daily: southwell-racecourse.co.uk Conditions Stakes Tuesday October 27

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Eight go to post for this one at Southwell on Tuesday afternoon. Timeform talk us through their respective chances....Read more »

Irish Horseracing Betting: Punchestown, Tuesday

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Wayne Bailey marks your Irish card where a few familiar faces make their reappearance, including Tony Martin's Psycho....Read more »

Robin Keck's Stable Form: Bad week but then again even Paul Nicholls is struggling!

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Robin Keck concedes that reaching his target of £1,000 profit by Christmas is now unlikely but he's still showing a decent profit. Plus an update on who's in and who's out from his stable....Read more »

Betfair Market Movers: Monday October 26

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All the early price fluctuations on Betfair's horseracing markets.......Read more »

XY Factor - Monday 26 October

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

Daily Racing Tips: Looking for treasure at Lingfield....

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Dear me! I can't remember a day this bad for a long while. I will not be betting today and advise you to the same or to bet with small stakes if you are doing so. It was a great weekend, but an end of season flat card at Leicester and two all-weather cards at Lingfield and Kempton make limited appeal. There is only one horse I can point you to, but even that is with limited confidence. The...Read more »

Going Report: Monday October 26

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All the news on today's official going......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick is hoping the outcome of today' selection doesn't give him the Blues....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Sir Gordon Richards Conditions Stakes (3), Monday October 26, Leicester, 15:00

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Tactic comes here on the back of some consistent efforts and can prove the best of a disappointing bunch. Copperbeech threatens to do better at this trip, while Alfie Flits will appreciate the return to a mile and a half and has place claims....Read more »

Timeform One To Watch: Flying Cross

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Aidan O'Brien's got another Derby contender say Timeform...Read more »

Market Movers: Sunday October 25

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All the early betting moves for today's racing at Aintree, Towcester, Wincanton, Galway and Wexford...Read more »

Big Race History: Charlie Hall Chase

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The Charlie Hall is one of the first big chases of the National Hunt season. This year's renewal will be the richest ever race staged at Wetherby. Malcolm Pannett delves through the archive...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Double up over jumps on Sunday...

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The clocks have gone back, the Flat season has gone and racing is now all about the big and small obstacles. Carl Harris welcomes the start of the National Hunt season proper with a pair of bets...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Going Report: Sunday October 25

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The going and local information from today's racing at Aintree, Towcester and Wincanton...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Radio City 96.7 Handicap Chase, Sunday October 25, Aintree, 15:20

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This is likely to be run at a decent gallop with a few front runners in attendance. That should suit the hold-up merchants and Leslingtaylor fits the bill. Beggars Cap and Tramantano could fare best of the rest....Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing October 25 to October 31: Best of the Week's Action

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There's something for everyone in the racing week ahead with high-quality flat contests at Longchamp, Leopardstown and Newmarket and some exciting jumps action at Ascot and Wetherby. Andrew Hughes brings us the highlightsRead more »

Market Movers: Saturday October 24

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All the early betting moves from Aintree, Chepstow, Doncaster, Newbury and Stratford...Read more »

XY Factor - Saturday 24 October

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

Daily Racing Tips: To Doncaster and Aintree for Saturday's big ones

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Carl Harris has bets for the Racing Post Trophy and Old Roan Chase...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick is going to today's Racing Post Trophy for his Saturday 80/20...Read more »

Going Report: Saturday October 24

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The going and local information from today's racing at Aintree, Chepstow, Doncaster, Newbury, Stratford and Kempton...Read more »

Graham Cunningham's Racing Blog: Early thoughts about the Breeders Cup

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Before jetting off to California to enjoy a well earned break, Graham Cunningham shares some stories and thoughts with betting.betfair.com...Read more »

Graham Cunningham's Weekend Racing Betting: Rosy in Monet's Garden

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Racing fans can enjoy the best of both worlds this weekend, with excellent Flat racing at Doncaster and Newbury and absorbing jumps action at Aintree and Chepstow. Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham pinpoints three key contests as well as casting his eye back to Carlisle on Thursday and forward to California for the Breeders' Cup....Read more »

Daily Racing Bets: A spot of Busking at Fakenham on Friday....

Carl Harris / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

After a good day's racing and tipping yesterday, Carl Harris returns on Friday to try and build on that success with tips from Doncaster and Fakenham....Read more »

Going Report: Friday 23 October

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All the news on today's official going......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick's choice for the day will be trying to come up trumps for us at Doncaster this afternoon but who has he gone for?...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Karen Kennedy and Friends Celebration Handicap (4), Friday October 23, Ayr, 15:55

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Emirates Champion was considered good enough to contest a listed event when last seen in May and, with his stable in much better form now, it would be no surprise if he proved too good for a largely exposed bunch. Tiger Dream is still on a fair mark and will go close if staying the trip, while Shy Glance is another to consider....Read more »

Timeform Trainer Form: Emma Lavelle, Alison Thorpe and Gay Kelleway

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Timeform take a look at the three trainers enjoying a good start to the flat race season....Read more »

Kempton Market Movers: Thursday October 22

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

XY Factor - Thursday 22 October

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

Antepost Betting: The Grand National

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Johnny Ward looks forward to next year's Grand National and offers his opinion on some of the horses already doing well in the market for April's race....Read more »

Market Movers: Thursday October 22

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All the early betting moves from Brighton, Carlisle, Ludlow and Thurles...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Zorro to put rivals to the sword at Ludlow...

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A trio of bets from Carl today......Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick expects today's big priced outsider to trade significantly shorter in-running...Read more »

Going Report: Thursday October 22

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The going and local information for today's racing at Kempton, Ludlow, Carlisle and Brighton...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Connolly's Red Mills Trainers Championships Handicap (4), Thursday October 22, Brighton, 15:05

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Elusive Hawk hasn't won on turf yet, but he went close at Yarmouth in the spring and his latest Southwell success confirmed he is a useful performer. Patavium Prince and Cape Melody are others who are capable on their day and can go well....Read more »

Timeform Race To Watch: European Breeders' Fund Maiden Fillies' Stakes (5) (D.II) , Tuesday October 20, Yarmouth, 14:50

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At least three horses from this race are worth focusing on in the future, say Timeform...Read more »

The Perfect Punter: Chapter Eleven: Ask yourself deep down what constitutes value

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The Perfect Punter travels to Cheltenham race course on a quiet Saturday afternoon and watches a horse who failed at the Cheltenham festival last year put in a super performance. All of which gets him thinking about about the concepts of context and betting value....Read more »

Kempton Market Movers: Wednesday October 21

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

XY Factor - Wednesday 21 October

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The XY Factor heads to Kempton on Wednesday evening.........Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Patterns: George holds Nap Hand in Old Roan

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In Nacarat and Tartak Tom George has a live pair for the Old Roan Chase - declarations dependant - and for the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham, 2010...Read more »

Market Movers: Wednesday October 21

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All the betting moves from today's racing at Bath, Southwell, Worcester and Navan...Read more »

Simon Rowlands' Weekly Blog: Our man goes in-depth on the draw bias at Wolverhampton

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Mr Rowlands waxes lyrical on one of his favourite themes and draws some interesting conclusions from his investigations...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Follow Frankie at Southwell...

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Dettori makes a rare visit to Southwell, Carl Harris is taking the hint...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Enormous price available on today's 80/20...Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday October 21

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The going and local information from today's racing at Kempton, Worcester, Southwell and Bath...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Wright Vigar 30th Celebration Handicap (3), Wednesday October 21, Southwell, 15:40

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Quest For Success is having a good year and, though he needs to prove that he's as good on fibresand as on turf, it's worth taking the chance that he will rise to the challenge. Invincible Lad and Diriculous are feared most....Read more »

Timeform Horses In Focus: Steinbeck and Inler

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A promising pair for the 2010 Flat season...Read more »

Ante-Post Betting: Racing Post Trophy

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It's yielded three of the last eight Derby winners and looks likely to offer plenty of Classic clues for 2010. Brondesbury pulls out his current fancies ahead of Saturday's Flat racing finale at Doncaster....Read more »

Timeform Daily: 5f Handicap, Tuesday October 20, Lingfield, 16:30

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Rio Royale has come right down the weights and could yet strike back, though it's hard to get away from the claims of Poppanan, who remains unexposed after just three runs. Step It Up is also in the sort of form which makes him a strong contender....Read more »

Three Irish novice chasers to follow for the National Hunt season

Johnny Ward / 20 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Cheltenham may seem far away but five months passes swiftly in racing: it certainly does not seem so long since Sea The Stars embarked on the first of his winning Group Ones this year in Newmarket. This blog will look at three novice chasers yet to encounter a fence and, perhaps, not in the minds of some punters despite some high-class hurdle form....Read more »

Early Market Movers: Tuesday October 20

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All the early horseracing price fluctuations on Betfair....Read more »

Going Report: Tuesday October 20

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Racecourse Exeter First Race Time 2.10pm Going Hurdles course - good Chase course - good, good to firm in places Other Information Dry overnight. Started raining at 6am with 10mm expected before racing. Racecourse Great Yarmouth First Race Time 1.50pm Going Good to firm, good in places. 7.4 on going stick in the straight. Other Information Dry overnight. Strong southerly wind blowing. Racecourse Lingfield Park First Race Time 2.00pm Going Standard Other Information...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Benefiting from the Best magic

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Carl Harris has had a decent last couple of days and is keen to build on that further by showing serious faith in the training skills of Jim Best....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Nick's selection will be trying to do the business at Exeter today but who has he selected?...Read more »

Big Race History: Racing Post Trophy

Malcolm Pannett / 19 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The Racing Post Trophy, run over a mile at Doncaster, is the last domestic Group 1 race of the flat season. The two-year-old test has thrown up many Classic pointers over the years and has produced three Derby winners in the last decade. Malcolm Pannett investigates...Read more »

Robin Keck's Stable Form: Time for an autumnal clear-out...

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Our betting blogger has played his wildcard drafting in a phalanx of new handlers as the racing...Read more »

XY Factor - Monday 19 October

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The XY Factor heads to Pontefract on Monday.......Read more »

Timeform One To Watch: Kazbow

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Luca Cumani's gelding is still ahead of the handicapper and can land a win or two in the weeks to come...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Fairmile could be a very big price at Plumpton

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Carl is focusing on the National Hunt action at Plumpton where he has a pair of bets for Monday...Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: Second success for O'Brien in Dewhurst Stakes

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Timeform take a look back at a significant weekend in horse racing......Read more »

Market Movers: Monday October 19

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All the early betting moves from Plumpton, Pontefract and Windsor...Read more »

Timeform Daily: toteexacta Bluff Cove Handicap, Monday October 19, Pontefract, 16:10

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Terenzium won in spite of the testing ground at Hamilton last time, and this quicker ground and longer trip should suit. Ragamuffin Man has obvious form claims but rarely wins, while Baan is more reliable than he used to be and can reach the frame....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Maiden waters again for Nick as another 80/20 week gets underway...Read more »

Going Report: Monday October 19

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The going from Windsor, Pontefract and Plumpton...Read more »

XY Factor - Sunday 18 October

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The XY Factor heads to Fontwell on Sunday.........Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Sunday October 18

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

Going Report: Sunday October 18

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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 is backing today's 80/20 to trouble an odds-on jolly......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wolverhampton

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

Horseracing Betting Briefing October 18 to October 24: Return of an autumn favourite

Andrew Hughes / 17 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The National Hunt season gets into full swing this week with some top class action from Aintree whilst on the flat, there remains some unfinished business at Doncaster and Newbury. Andrew Hughes brings us highlights of the next seven days in racingRead more »

XY Factor - Saturday 17 October

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The XY Factor is in action at Wolverhampton on Saturday........Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Saturday October 17

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This afternoon's market movers from the big meeting at Newmarket and elsewhere......Read more »

Going Report: Saturday October 17

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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's backing a filly with a future to stand out from the field at HQ this afternoon......Read more »

Live Racing Blog: Geoffrey Riddle trackside at Newmarket - Day two

Geoffrey Riddle / 17 October 2009 / Leave a comment

It's Champions Day at Newmarket this afternoon! The Dewhurst Stakes and the Champion Stakes itself provide the Group-class lustre while the 34-runner Cesarewitch gives backers and layers the chance to go to punting war. 'The Riddler' is still in the hotseat at HQ bringing you all the latest news, rumours and market-moves. Get in touch by e-mailing: theriddleratbetfair@gmail.com...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Champion Stakes Glory?

Carl Harris / 17 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris is like a child in a sweet shop on Champion Stakes day at HQ......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday October 16

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

Evening Market Movers: Friday October 16

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

Graham Cunningham's Racing Blog: Hats off to Nicholls and Homer but what happened in that Hot Tub?

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Graham Cunningham casts his eye over a couple of the week's big news stories......Read more »

Graham Cunningham's Saturday Racing Preview: Darley Sun can shine in the "Ces" despite adverse stats

Graham Cunningham / 16 October 2009 / Leave a comment

It's Champions Day at Newmarket this Saturday and Fame And Glory is out to make the most of the fact that Sea The Stars no longer bars his path to glory in the feature event. Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham casts his eye over three of the main contests at HQ....Read more »

Afternoon Market Moves: Friday October 16

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This afternoon's market movers from Cheltenham, Newmarket and Redcar......Read more »

XY Factor - Friday 16 October

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

Live Racing Blog: Geoffrey Riddle trackside at Newmarket - Day one

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On what should be a fascinating Friday afternoon's racing, 'The Riddler' is in the hotseat to bring you all the big race build-up, as well as the up-to-date market movers. Get in touch by e-mailing theriddleratbetfair@gmail.com...Read more »

Timeform Treble: 'Champions' Day to be Favourites Day?

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Champions Day this year is some way from fulfilling its billing, with Sea The Stars already breeding shed-bound and a number of leading two-year-olds, the likes of Arcano and Canford Cliffs amongst them, swerving the Dewhurst, writes Timeform. So, does this mean that the three feature races are rendered less competitive and the front of the market is the place to concentrate on?...Read more »

Going Report: Friday October 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 Shiambouros is off to HQ for today's 80/20......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Betfair Multiple at Cheltenham and Newmarket....

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Lady Luck smiled on Carl Harris yesterday but, on a strong Friday card, he's looking for more......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Darley Stakes, Friday October 16, Newmarket, 15:10

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Charlie Farnsbarns is likely to make a bold bid to repeat last year's success, but could struggle to confirm recent form with Glass Harmonium, who will appreciate the likely stronger gallop. However, both may have to give best to Rio de La Plata, who looked to be approaching his peak last time and ought now to be spot on....Read more »

XY Factor - Thursday 15 October

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The XY Factor is at Wolverhampton this evening......Read more »

Timeform Trainer Form: Rod Millman, Saeed bin Suroor and Mick Easterby

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Two hot, one not. Timeform rate the current form of a trio of trainers...Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday October 15

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

Market Movers: Thursday October 15

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All the early betting moves from Brighton, Ludlow, Nottingham and Punchestown...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: A bit of Horseradish will do the trick

Carl Harris / 15 October 2009 / Leave a comment

One race, one favourite, one bet ... that's how Carl Harris is attempting to halt a poor run of tipping...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 15 October 2009 / Leave a comment

To Nottingham for Thursday's 80/20...Read more »

Going Report: Thursday October 15

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The going from Brighton, Ludlow, Nottingham and Wolverhampton...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Betfair Handicap Chase, Thursday October 15, 3:20, Ludlow

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Very difficult to place maximum faith in the majority of these, but that remark doesn't necessarily apply to Foxesbow and Marked Man. The former gets the nod on account of his untapped potential over fences. Dream Falcon could fare best of the rest, writes Timeform....Read more »

Irish Horseracing Tips: Thursday at Punchestown

Wayne Bailey / 14 October 2009 / 2 Comments

Wayne Bailey marks your card as Sizing Europe, Harchibald and Bobs Pride all make an appearance in the Buck House Novice Chase....Read more »

Timeform Race Review: Victorious Botanist is one to follow

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Timeform reflect on the EBF Soar Maiden Stakes, which took place on Tuesday of this week....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday October 14

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

XY Factor - Wednesday 14 October

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

New sponsorship continues Betfair's grassroots engagement with racing

Joe Dyer / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Conditional Jockeys Training Series now sponsored by the exchange...Read more »

Market Movers: Wednesday October 14

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

Daily Racing Tips: Farewell and thank you to Sea The Stars...

Carl Harris / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris says goodbye to a great and hopes to celebrate with a pair of winners today...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's gone to Uttoxeter but his selection has a Cornish flavour...Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday October 14

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The going for today's racing at Lingfield, Uttoxeter, Wetherby and Kempton...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Red Square Handicap Chase, Uttoxeter, Wednesday October 14, 17:05

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Not a lot separating some of these, but American World probably has more improvement in him and he's taken to account for Digital Media and Denny Mac....Read more »

Timeform Horses In Focus: Citrus Star and Flora Trevelyan

Timeform / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

This pair could be worth following throughout the jumps season...Read more »

Sea The Stars Retirement Reaction: Racing needs to keep its stars on the course in the long run

Simon Rowlands / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

In his weekly blog Simon Rowlands suggests a way of encouraging top Flat horses to stay in training for longer, tips a "dark one" for Cheltenham and sides with the second favourite in the Dewhurst Stakes....Read more »

Breeders' Cup dream over as Sea The Stars is retired

Joe Dyer / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Oxx's wonder horse will not travel to Santa Anita following long season of glory...Read more »

Big Race History: Cesarewitch Handicap

Malcolm Pannett / 13 October 2009 / 1 Comments

The Cesarewitch is one of top staying handicaps in the programme book as well as being the second-leg of the Autumn double. First run in 1839 it is named in honour of an eminent Russian visitor. Malcolm Pannett fills in the details.Read more »

Market Movers: Tuesday October 13

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

Newmarket Betting: The Dewhurst Stakes & Champion Stakes

Wayne Bailey / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey takes a look ahead to two of the weekend's big races from British HQ......Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: Nicholls unleashes latest winner

Timeform / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Flat season curtain falls at Ascot, Royal Rock on a roll and Fahey fires out another winner - Timeform reflect on an eventful weekend of racing......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Let's get back on the winning trail at Newcastle

Carl Harris / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris has a pair of confident bets for today's racing at Newcastle...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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It's maiden waters again for Nick who heads to Newcastle for his Tuesday selection...Read more »

Going Report: Tuesday October 13

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The going from today's racing at Huntingdon, Leicester and Newcastle...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Wreake Fillies' Conditions Stakes (3), Tuesday October 13, Leicester, 15:40

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Perfect Star has been a shade disappointing this year but she's got much the best form in the book and it may be worth giving her another chance down in grade. Farley Star and First City could be the ones to chase her home....Read more »

XY Factor - Monday 12 October

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The XY Factor starts the new week off at Windsor........Read more »

Robin Keck's Stable Form: Little known names=big profits?

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Our blogger had a tough week with the betting bank taking a knock, can he recover with some new names on the hot and cold lists?...Read more »

Market Movers: Monday October 12

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All the early betting moves from today's racing at Kempton, Salisbury, Windsor and the Curragh...Read more »

Ante-Post Betting: The Cesarewitch Handicap

Paul Jacobs / 12 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Wondering who to back at Newmarket this Saturday? Brondesbury has run through the Cesarewitch odds to bring you these selections......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: The Secret's out again

Carl Harris / 12 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris brings you another pair of potential punts...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 12 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick opens another 80/20 week at Salisbury...Read more »

Going Report: Monday October 12

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The going from today's racing at Kempton, Salisbury and Windsor...Read more »

Timeform Race Of The Day: Monday October 12, Kempton, 4.30

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Nine go to post for this one, Timeform talk us through their respective chances....Read more »

Going Report: Sunday October 11

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The official going from today's tracks.......Read more »

Market Movers: Sunday October 11

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All the early bettting fluctuations on Betfair this Sunday......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Ffos Las tonic for me I hope...

Carl Harris / 11 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Cal Harris types away his Sunday tip from his sick bed.......Read more »

Nick Shiambouro's Patented 80/20 Bet: Warning to all rivals

Nick Shiambouros / 11 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's money is riding on a race at Goodwood this afternoon but who has he picked?...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Sunday October 11, 15:35 Lingfield

Carl Harris / 11 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Prescription remains capable of better and this mark isn't beyond her, but she isn't ideally drawn again and she may have to give best to Crown Choice, say racing experts Timeform....Read more »

XY Factor - Saturday 10 October

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The XY Factor heads to Wolverhampton on Saturday to look at the final race at 9.15pm........Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing October 11 to October 17: Second leg of the Autumn Double

Andrew Hughes / 10 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Some top class jumps action from Ireland and a classy meeting at Headquarters are the highlights of another busy racing week. Andrew Hughes brings us the details.Read more »

Going Report: Saturday October 10

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All the news on today's official going....Read more »

Early Market Movers: Saturday October 10

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All the early price fluctuations on Betfair's horseracing markets....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Ascot of the south, Ascot of the north

Carl Harris / 10 October 2009 / Leave a comment

More racing tips from Carl Harris who looks forward to a great day's action at Ascot and York....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 10 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's selection runs at York today but who is carrying his money?...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Saturday October 10, 16:40, Ascot

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Timeform run the rule over the field for the Jaguar All-new XJ Autumn Stakes......Read more »

Timeform Weekend Preview: It's au revoir to the Flat season as Ascot prepares the final farewell

Timeform / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The last Flat fixture of the season at Ascot provides some good quality racing, the most prestigious race being theGroup 3 Autumn stakes, and the most valuable being the Ladbrokes.com Heritage Handicap....Read more »

XY Factor - Friday 9 October

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The XY Factor heads to Dunstall Park on Friday night.......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday October 9

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

Market Movers: Friday October 9

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

Graham Cunningham: Sea The Stars can crack America with magnificent seven

Graham Cunningham / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

His Breeders' Cup price may be drifting on Betfair, but GC is desperate to see Sea The Stars do his stuff stateside....Read more »

Racing Thoughts: Four abiding memories from Arc weekend

Graham Cunningham / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

As the dust finally settles on an electric weekend in Paris, Graham Cunningham brings a quartet of his top moments from the Arc meeting...Read more »

Graham Cunningham's Saturday Racing Preview: Ascot step down suits Taajub

Graham Cunningham / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

It isn't Longchamp with Sea The Stars, but Ascot serves up some high-class racing this Saturday with two Pattern races and a clutch of good handicaps. Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham marks your card....Read more »

Timeform Daily: Acorn Web Offset Conditions Stakes, Friday October 9, 2:45, York

Timeform / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Kings Gambit was no match for Twice Over in a messy race last time, but his earlier third in a Group 2 here suggests he will play a leading role in this company. Wasan and Dream Lodge could be his closest pursuers....Read more »

Timeform Treble: Richard Hills rides Ascot three-timer. Again. Fact or fiction?

Timeform / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Hills is in the saddle on three Hamdam Al Maktoum rides this Saturday. Can this much derided jockey land a treble? Timeform's Kieran Packman assesses his chances......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: More McCoy magic please!

Carl Harris / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris is once again looking to the great man to do him a punting favour...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Ring the Bell!...Read more »

Going Report: Friday October 9

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The going and local information from today's racing at Carlisle, Lingfield Park, York and Wolverhampton...Read more »

Big Race History: Velka Pardubicka

Malcolm Pannett / 08 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Won in modern times by English jockeys Chris Collins, aboard Stephen's Society (1973), and Charlie Mann, who partnered It's A Snip (1995), the Velka Pardubicka is not only one of the most extraordinary races in the world but is a throwback to the origins of the sport. Malcolm Pannett investigates...Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday October 8

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

Timeform's Trainer form: Workforce stars for Stoute

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Timeform discuss a trio of trainers for whom the good times are rolling......Read more »

Breeders Cup Classic Odds Update: Sea The Stars out to 3.75

Tony Calvin / 08 October 2009 / Leave a comment

With just over a fortnight to go until the big race at Santa Anita, Rip Van Winkle is the [3.6] favourite on Betfair......Read more »

XY Factor - Thursday 8 October

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The XY Factor heads to Kempton Park on Thursday,,,,,...Read more »

National Hunt Betting 2009/2010: Willie Mullins in profile

Wayne Bailey / 08 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey takes a look at the record of the man who looks set to dominate Irish racing once again this winter......Read more »

Market Movers: Thursday October 8

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All the early betting moves from today's racing at Newbury, Wincanton and Worcester...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Snail's pace

Carl Harris / 08 October 2009 / 1 Comments

There are a host of possibilities on Thursday and Carl Harris really could do with a couple of winners ahead of the weekend. Can he deliver?...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Editor / 08 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's selection is trading in double figures - will you back it?...Read more »

Going Report: Thursday October 8

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The going and local information from today's racing at Newbury, Wincanton, Worcester and Kempton...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Charity Day Handicap Chase, Thursday October 8, 15:35, Wincanton

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Warren Greatrex has his first runner with Free World and it could be a winning one as this seven-y-o should take to chasing if his looks are any guide. Vial de Kerdec did well over fences in the summer, while Eljay's Boy is another to consider in a race where few can be fancied, says Timeform....Read more »

XY Factor - Wednesday 7th October

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

Timeform Race Review: The E.B.F Maiden Fillies' Stakes

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Back-end Leicester maidens often prove a fruitful source of future winners and this looks one such race, quite a few potential improvers and plenty of top stables represented by good-looking types....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday October 7

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

Market Movers: Wednesday October 7

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All the early betting moves from today's racing at Exeter, Nottingham and Towcester...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: A pair of Exeter bets

Carl Harris / 07 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A pair of big names in the jumps game have attracted Carl's betting attention today...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 07 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Can this colt show the class of his predecessors? At the prices, he's worth a punt says Nick...Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday October 7

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The going for today's racing at Exeter, Nottingham, Towcester and Kempton...Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: The majestic king of France

Timeform / 06 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform look back on an exhilirating weekend in France as well as some valuable UK races......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Wednesday October 7, 14:50, Exeter

Timeform / 06 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform run the rule over the field for the Champagne Lanson Brut Rose NV Novices' Handicap Hurdle (4)....Read more »

Ante-Post Betting: Cheltenham Gold Cup

Paul Jacobs / 06 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Our long range punter takes an early look at the odds for the Cheltenham showpiece where old rivals Kauto Star and Denman are set to do battle again...Read more »

XY Factor - Tuesday 6th October

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The XY Factor is off to Catterick on Tuesday.......Read more »

Robin Keck's Stable Form: Unheralded trainers continue to turn good profits

Robin Keck / 06 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Our man's on a roll thanks to the exploits of Bailey and Dow......Read more »

National Hunt Betting 2009/2010: Irish horses to follow

Wayne Bailey / 06 October 2009 / 1 Comments

It's dark, it's raining and it's October. It must be time for the jumps season! Wayne Bailey gives us three Irish horses to follow as the NH steps up a gear - plus some thoughts on Sea The Stars......Read more »

Market Movers: Tuesday October 6

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

Going Report: Tuesday October 6

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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 / 06 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Will Nick Shiambouros storm off in a huff if today's 80/20 doesn't come in?...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: On the Piste at Catterick...

Carl Harris / 06 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Keep it simple and keep an eye on the going reports today, says Carl Harris as he weighs up an Autumn afternoon's racing......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Burgess Hodgson Handicap, Tuesday October 6, 3:50, Folkestone

Timeform / 06 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A case can be made for quite a few but Bobbie Soxer continues to shape like one ahead of her mark and could be the one to get her head in front. The Galloping Shoe and the in-form We Have A Dream look next best, says Timeform....Read more »

Horseracing Betting: Sea The Stars remains on Timeform rating of 140

Timeform / 05 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Sea The Stars is being lauded as the greatest racehorse to grace the Earth - and he may well be - but the bare facts and figures of the form analysis of his historic win in yesterday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe suggest he hasn't yet proved it....Read more »

Sea The Stars Arc Win Reaction: Twitter ye not

Simon Rowlands / 05 October 2009 / 3 Comments

Simon Rowlands argues for considered analysis to hold sway over heat-of-the-moment reaction when it comes to placing Sea The Stars in the list of all-time greats....Read more »

XY Factor - Monday 5 October

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30 points up in October !! The XY Factor heads to Windsor on Monday........Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Monday October 5

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This afternoon's market movers from Pontefract, Warwick and Windsor......Read more »

Going Report: Monday October 5

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 05 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick is backing a colt to come to the fore in Yorkshire this afternoon......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Monday multiple

Carl Harris / 05 October 2009 / Leave a comment

After all the excitement across the English channel, Carl Harris comes down to earth with a trio of bets....Read more »

Timeform Daily: CE Property Services Group Handicap (5), Monday October 5, Warwick, 4.50

Timeform / 05 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Only eight runners but most of them like to race prominently and this could be a real burn up. Sham Sheer looks on a good mark back on turf though and looks the one to capitalise, however the race is run. Lordship and Bere Davis are others to consider....Read more »

Timeform One To Watch: Workforce

Timeform / 04 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Sir Michael Stoute has a classy potential Classic winner here...Read more »

XY Factor - Sunday 4 October

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

Market Movers: Sunday October 4

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All the early betting moves from Longchamp, Huntingdon, Kelso, Uttoxeter and Tipperary...Read more »

Live Longchamp Blog: Arc day with Geoffrey Riddle

Geoffrey Riddle / 04 October 2009 / 1 Comments

Ooh la la! What a day of racing on offer in Paris ... five Group Ones, Sea The Stars' bid for undoubted greatness, old stager Yeats ... what more could a Flat fan want? 'The Riddler' is in France to bring you all the betting talk on yet another massive day of racing...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Longchamp special!

Carl Harris / 04 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Racing romantic Carl Harris just wants to witness Sea The Stars making history at Longchamp, but along the way he'll be having a few bets. And they're all here...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 04 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's crossing the Channel with a Prix de l'Abbaye bet today...Read more »

Going Report: Sunday October 4

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The going and local information for today's racing at Huntingdon, Kelso and Uttoxeter...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Betfair Handicap Chase, Sunday October 4, Huntingdon, 3.50

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Timeform rate the runners in a competitive National Hunt handicap...Read more »

XY Factor - Saturday 3 October

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

Evening Market Movers: Saturday Ocotber 3

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All the betting moves to note from tonight's Wolverhampton card...Read more »

Longchamp Betting: Graham Cunningham's pick of the Arc day bets

Graham Cunningham / 03 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Greatness beckons at Longchamp if Sea The Stars can make it six Group 1 wins in six separate months against the cream of Europe's middle distance horses in the Prix de l'Arc Triomphe. But seeing history in the making is all the more satisfying if you can blend it with trousering a few of those lovely coarse Euro banknotes. Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham aims to offset punitive Parisian partying prices with a range of options on Europe's most star...Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing October 4 to October 10: Europe's Finest on show at Longchamp

Andrew Hughes / 03 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The flat season is drawing to a close but there is some important business to take care of first, including Europe's most prestigious flat meeting and some eclectic racing at Tipperary. Andrew Hughes brings us the highlights of the racing week to comeRead more »

Timeform Horse To Avoid: Desert Dreamer, John Keats and Rakaan

Timeform / 03 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Skip this trio when they next run say Timeform...Read more »

Market Movers: Saturday October 3

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All the early betting moves from Newmarket, Epsom, Fontwell, Redcar and Gowran Park...Read more »

Live Newmarket Blog: Track news on Cambridgeshire day

Geoffrey Riddle / 03 October 2009 / Leave a comment

It's Cambridgeshire day at Newmarket today, and if a 36-runner handicap down the Rowley Mile doesn't float your boat, superstar filly Ghanaati bids to avoid becoming the seventh successive favourite to sink in the Group 1 Sun Chariot Stakes. 'The Riddler' is on hand at HQ to relay all the news, rumours and market moves. Email him with your questions and thoughts on: theriddleratbetfair@gmail.com ....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Three big races, three big bets

Carl Harris / 03 October 2009 / 1 Comments

Simple really, Carl Harris has a trio of selections for a massive day in horseracing...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 03 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's taking on Lillie Langtry in the Timeform Fillies' 800, but which horse is he going with?...Read more »

Going Report: Saturday October 3

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The going and local information for today's racing at Newmarket, Epsom, Fontwell, Redcar, Wolverhampton...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes, Saturday October 3, Newmarket, 3:00,

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Timeform take a close look at the field for an intriguing afternoon contest at HQ......Read more »

XY Factor - Friday 2 October

XY Factor / 02 October 2009 / 1 Comments

The XY Factor hit the jackpot on Thursday - now for Friday.......Read more »

Longchamp and Newmarket Betting: Tips from a top day on both sides of the Channel

Graham Cunningham / 02 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Mission one is to go steady on the drink; mission two is to find a place to watch the British racing; and mission three is to pinpoint a worthwhile punting angle or three. Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham has his plan firmly in place for day one of Arc weekend at Longchamp. Now all he has to do is execute it....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday October 2

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

Market Movers: Friday October 2

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All the betting moves from Newmarket, Hexham, Lingfield and Gowran Park...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Electrolux Cheveley Park Stakes, Friday October 2, Newmarket, 2:30

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Timeform assess the field for the third race at HQ on Friday......Read more »

Live Newmarket Blog: Betting chatter from HQ on day two of the Cambridgeshire meeting

Geoffrey Riddle / 02 October 2009 / Leave a comment

It's family day at Newmarket this afternoon as Lady Of The Desert and Showcasing bid to emulate their parents by winning the Cheveley Park Stakes and the Middle Park Stakes on an action-packed day two of the Cambridgeshire meeting. The Riddler is still in the hot seat at HQ bringing you all the latest news, interviews, tips and rumour. Email him your queries and thoughts on: theriddleratbetfair@gmail.com...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Confront can land the hat-trick

Carl Harris / 02 October 2009 / 1 Comments

Carl Harris returns to Newmarket with a pair of bets on a big Friday...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 02 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick has scoured the Chevely Park odds and found a huge priced punt...Read more »

Going Report: Friday October 2

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The going and local information for today's racing at Newmarket, Hexham, Lingfield and Wolverhampton...Read more »

Newmarket Cambridgeshire Meeting Bets: Graham Cunningham's view on Middle Park Stakes, Cheveley Park Stakes and more

Graham Cunningham / 01 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Precocity is the keyword on day two of Newmarket's Cambridgeshire meeting as some of the fastest juveniles in Europe do battle for the Cheveley Park Stakes and the Middle Park Stakes. Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham weighs proven form against untapped potential as he gives his views on Friday's main events....Read more »

Big Race History: Cambridgeshire Handicap

Malcolm Pannett / 01 October 2009 / Leave a comment

First run in 1839 the Cambridgeshire Handicap is an intriguing and sometime impossible handicap to fathom. It forms the first leg of the Autumn double that is completed by the two-mile two-furlong Cesarewitch which nowadays is run two weeks later. Malcolm Pannett examines the history of the race.Read more »