November 2009

Horseracing Betting: Keep it simple, back the Star to shine

Graham Cunningham / 20 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Eleven Grade 1 wins and still they doubt him. The layers have been out in force ahead of Kauto Star's eagerly awaited reappearance at Haydock this Saturday, but Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham feels they could be cruising for a bruising as the best staying chaser of modern times bids for his third success in the £200,000 Betfair Chase....Read more »

Market Movers: Friday November 20

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All the betting moves from Ascot, Exeter and Kelso...Read more »

XY Factor - Friday 20 November

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The XY Factor makes a trip to Wolverhampton on Friday.......Read more »

Jack Houghton's Betting Challenge Week 15: Notre Pere for the Betfair Chase? Don't be silly, Kauto's still the daddy

Jack Houghton / 20 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Jack Houghton has a funny feeling about the Betfair Chase (don't ask) but it leads to one thing - a very simple bet. Find out which way he's going in Saturday's big one by reading on...Read more »

Pattern Race Focus: Betfair Chase Weekend

Rory Delargy / 20 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Rory Delargy looks forward to the weekend's top NH action which includes the Betfair Chase at Haydock. It's over at Ascot where he may have unearthed the day's value bet, however.......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Ascot treble on the cards

Carl Harris / 20 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris is focusing on the action at Ascot today with the intention of building a bank for the Betfair-sponsored Haydock card on Saturday...Read more »

Timeform Weekend Double: Star to prove yet again that he's a true celebrity

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Timeform's Kieran Packman pulls out two potential winners from Saturday's Haydock card - will you be following him?...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Ashleybank Investments Reg and Betty Tweedie Novices' Handicap Chase, Friday November 20, Kelso, 13:15

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Progressive hurdler Fabalu makes plenty of appeal on chase bow, but it's very hard to oppose Charingworth off this mark given the manner of success on debut for this yard last week....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 20 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's going to the first at Ascot on a wet and wild Friday...Read more »

Going Report: Friday November 20

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The going and local information from Ascot, Exeter, Kelso and Wolverhampton...Read more »

Kempton Market Movers: Thursday November 19

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

Haydock Betting: Timeform say Kauto is the outstanding chaser of his generation...

Tony Calvin / 19 November 2009 / Leave a comment

...so why is he [2.24] for the Betfair Chase?...Read more »

Weekend Racing Betting: Wayne Bailey on the action at Ascot and Aintree

Wayne Bailey / 19 November 2009 / 1 Comments

Wayne Bailey looks forward to The Ascot Hurdle and Aintree's Becher Chase - and he also has some bitter words on the France/Ireland match!...Read more »

Market Movers: Thursday November 19

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All the early betting moves from Hereford, Huntingdon and Wincanton...Read more »

XY Factor - Thursday 19 November

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

Daily Racing Tips: A multiple and value bet on another wet autumn day

Carl Harris / 19 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris is keeping stakes small in anticipation of a big weekend...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 19 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Can today's selection win on his hurdling debut?...Read more »

Going Report: Thursday November 19

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The going from today's racing at Hereford, Huntingdon, Wincanton and Kempton...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Thursday November 19, 14:20, Hereford

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Timeform run the rule Pertemps People Development Group Novices' Chase (3)......Read more »

XY Factor - Wednesday 18 November

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Timeform Race Review: Weird Al is a winner

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Timeform reflect on what we learned from the Steel Plate and Sections Novices' Chase......Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday November 18

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

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday November 18

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This afternoon's market movers from Clonmel, Lingfield and Market Rasen....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

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Lingfield runner is today's 80/20...Read more »

The Perfect Punter: Chapter 16 - Ode to abstinence (and a game little chestnut)

Perfect Punter / 18 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The Perfect Punter explains why bettors need to retain a sense of perspective before declaring his love for a wonky-looking, four-legged phenomenon. Just don't expect him to consumate his affection with a flutter......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Calzaghe to deliver knockout blow...

Carl Harris / 18 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris thinks today's bet has more than a fighting chance of finishing first...Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday November 18

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

Timeform Daily: Weatherby's Bank Handicap Chase (3), Wednesday November 18, Market Rasen, 14:10

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Nirvana Swing and Hockenheim, in particular, will be dangers if their jumping holds up, but it's worth chancing the well-handicapped Samsbro on his debut for John Quinn, say Timeform....Read more »

Timeform Horses In Focus: Three to watch from the Cheltenham Open Meeting

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This trio are worth keeping an eye on as the jumps season develops and could make a splash at the Festival proper next March, say Timeform...Read more »

Betfair Chase Latest: Kauto Star is unproven on heavy

maxliu / 17 November 2009 / Leave a comment

As the build-up to Saturday's Betfair Chase gathers momentum, we report on the latest conditions at the track and what they might mean for the favourite......Read more »

Simon Rowlands: McCain Jnr can keep my good run going

Simon Rowlands / 17 November 2009 / 3 Comments

After tipping up Cheltenham winner Tranquil Sea in last week's blog, Simon's going for an Aintree regular to come good at the Merseyside track in Sunday's Becher Chase...Read more »

Robin Keck's Stable Form: Sshh... The new horse theory

Robin Keck / 17 November 2009 / Leave a comment

After a quiet but profitable week for his column, Robin Keck has given himself a squeak of reaching his £1,000 target by New Year's day. So what does the next seven days hold in store and who's hot and who's not?...Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Patterns: Open Review Part 2

Rory Delargy / 17 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Rory Delargy continues his look back at the Open Meeting, where he attended the three day mini-festival as part of the Timeform Radio team....Read more »

Market Movers: Tuesday November 17

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

Cheltenham Ante-Post Betting: All change for the Champion Hurdle

Wayne Bailey / 17 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Hurricane Fly's defeat pushes Binocular to the top of the market, with Solwhit next in line......Read more »

Ante-Post Betting: The Betfair Chase

Paul Jacobs / 17 November 2009 / Leave a comment

From an incredible low of [1.4], Kauto's win price has drifted out to the heights of [2.4] for Saturday's Grade 1 at Haydock, so what does our man Brondesbury make of it all?...Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Patterns: Open Review Part 1

Rory Delargy / 17 November 2009 / Leave a comment

A stunning weekend at Prestbury Park saw a shake up in the betting for some of the Festival Championship races, but it was the performance of a novice hurdler which really caught Rory's eye. Here's the first part of his meeting synopsis....Read more »

BHA Going Report: Tuesday November 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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Some may favour the jollies but Nick Shiambouros is out to spoil a short-priced favourite's party today......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: In the Clear

Carl Harris / 17 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Three cheers for Carl Harris as he comes home from hospital. Editors and punters alike wish Carl a speedy recovery. Meanwhile, our man's tipping is likely to continue in rude health today......Read more »

Horseracing Betting: Kauto Star evens to land third Betfair Chase

maxliu / 16 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Betfair layers could be out to get Paul Nicholls' gelding on heavy ground, so will he start at odds against?...Read more »

XY Factor - Monday 16 November

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The XY Factor starts the new week with a good priced selection at Wolverhampton.......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Monday November 16

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This afternoon's market movers from Leicester, Plumpton and Wolverhampton....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 16 November 2009 / Leave a comment

After a long lay-off, Nick Shiambouros believes that today's 80/20 can make a winning return......Read more »

Going Report: Monday November 16

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

Daily Racing Tips: Leicester pair can kickstart the week

Carl Harris / 16 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris is focusing on the jumps action as he get another week of tipping underway...Read more »

Big Race History: Betfair Chase

Malcolm Pannett / 15 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Malcolm Pannett takes a look at the short history of the Betfair Chase and the rather longer tradition of the race it is registered as.Read more »

Cheltenham Ante-Post Odds: Champion Chase shake-up after Master is defeated

Joe Dyer / 15 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Surprise defeat sees drift in Cheltenham Festival betting...Read more »

Cheltenham Open Meeting Live Blog: The final day from Prestbury Park

Geoffrey Riddle / 15 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle is at British jump racing's HQ for the last day of the Open Meeting. Master Minded's seasonal reappearance is likely to be the highlight...Read more »

Market Movers: Sunday November 15

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All the early betting moves from today's racing at Cheltenham, Fontwell, Market Rasen, Cork and Punchestown...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 15 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Cheltenham runner marks the final 80/20 of the week...Read more »

Going Report: Sunday November 15

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The going for today's racing at Cheltenham, Fontwell and Market Rasen...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Connaught Chase (2), Sunday November 15, Cheltenham, 13:45

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A mouthwatering clash between the first and second in last season's Champion Chase, Master Minded and Well Chief. The latter is 10 lbs better off with Paul Nicholls' charge compared to when beaten seven lengths by him in that contest and is taken to exact revenge this time. Newmill is the pick of the remainder....Read more »

Timeform Horses To Avoid: Autumn Blades and Stanley Goodspeed

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Timeform select a pair to swerve next time out...Read more »

Cheltenham Open Meeting Bets: The Master returns on the final day at Prestbury Park

Graham Cunningham / 14 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Cheltenham was no place for the faint hearted on Saturday, with fierce winds and testing going placing the emphasis firmly on stamina and courage. Punters had a fair time of it in the circumstances, but Sunday is another day and Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham is looking to a progressive young hurdler to continue the trend in the featured Greatwood Hurdle...Read more »

Wolverhampton Market Movers: Saturday November 14

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

Horseracing Betting Briefing November 15 to November 21: Clash of the stayers

Andrew Hughes / 14 November 2009 / Leave a comment

It's another week packed with great racing on both sides of the Irish Sea. Andrew Hughes brings us the best of the action including a showpiece event at HaydockRead more »

Betting Challenge Week 14: Can our man unravel the Paddy Power Gold Cup?

Jack Houghton / 14 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Jack Houghton attempts to launch himself back into profitability with a stab at the big one at Cheltenham...Read more »

Cheltenham Open Meeting Live Blog: All the trackside talk on day two

Geoffrey Riddle / 14 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle is back in the hotseat at a wet and windy Prestbury Park for the second day of Open Meeting action. Stay here for betting updates and more throughout the day...Read more »

Market Movers: Saturday November 14

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

Timeform Daily: Prestbury Juvenile Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (1), Saturday November 14, Cheltenham, 12:50

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Only Barizan has shown form good enough to win an average renewal of this and is the one they all have to aim at, but Screaming Brave showed much better form than many might think when a fluent-jumping second on his hurdling debut and he's likely to represent good value to provide Sheena West with another juvenile success. Pistolet Noir is a definite fly in the ointment, though....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 14 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Pedigree suggests today's selection will welcome today's testing conditions...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: The best bets from a quality Cheltenham card

Carl Harris / 14 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Saturday at the Cheltenham Open meetng always features a very good quality card. This year is no exception, says Carl Harris....Read more »

Going Report: Saturday November 14

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

Cheltenham Festival Patterns: Open Meeting, Part 2

Rory Delargy / 13 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The weather, as expected, has come into play in a big way at Cheltenham's Open Meeting, and Rory Delargy is looking to unearth some soft ground sloggers to turn a profit from the final two days:...Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Friday November 13

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Cheltenham Open Meeting Bets: Day two recommendations from Graham Cunningham

Graham Cunningham / 13 November 2009 / Leave a comment

You know winter is on its way when Betfair quote markets on whether a meeting will take place. Rain and wind are set to lash Cheltenham on Friday night and Saturday morning, but some great sport awaits if the weather relents - Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham has been casting his eye over the best of the action....Read more »

XY Factor - Friday 13 November

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

Cheltenham Weather Update: Will racing go ahead on Saturday?

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Markets suggest Saturday racing will go ahead at the Cotswolds track......Read more »

Timeform Treble: Three Cheltenham Open Meeting Bets

Timeform / 13 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform believe that Paul Nicholls will be in a powerful position on Saturday as he attempts to land the one that, so far, has got away at the Cheltenham Open meeting......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Friday November 13

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This afternoon's market movers from Cheltenham, Lingfield Park and Newcastle......Read more »

Cheltenham Open Meeting Live Blog: Day one

Geoffrey Riddle / 13 November 2009 / 1 Comments

The three-day Cheltenham Open meeting, starting today, kickstarts the jumps season proper. "The Riddler" is once again in the hot seat at Prestbury Park, bringing you all the up-to-date news, quotes from connections and market moves from the track. E-mail him your questions and tips to: theriddleratbetfair@gmail.com...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 13 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick says today's 80/20 has a little ability - which doesn't exactly fill you with confidence, does it?...Read more »

Going Report: Friday November 13

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

Daily Racing Tips: Three Friday 13th Cheltenham bets

Carl Harris / 13 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris selects a trio of bets for day one of the Open Meeting......Read more »

Breeders' Cup Aftermath: Start saving cos 2010 is gonna be special!

Graham Cunningham / 12 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Graham Cunningham muses on the two-day Flat racing fest in the beautiful environs of Santa Anita...Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Thursday November 12

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

Cheltenham Open Meeting Bets: Day one recommendations from Graham Cunningham

Graham Cunningham / 12 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Fresh from the Santa Anita sun, GC plunges straight into the heart of UK racing with a hunt for winners on day one of the Cheltenham Open Meeting...Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Patterns: Il Duce can Power into the money

Rory Delargy / 12 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The Open Meeting at Cheltenham has blossomed in recent seasons into a mid-season mini festival and the three days feature nine pattern contests starting with the Sharp Novices' Hurdle on Friday. There should be some early pointers to the big meeting in March as the corresponding event in 2008 produced four Festival winners - American Trilogy, Garde Champetre, Andytown and Imperial Commander, as well as a hatful of placed horses. Here's part one of the weekend's big race preview:...Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Thursday November 12

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This afternoon's market movers from Ludlow, Southwell and Taunton......Read more »

Punchestown Betting: Hurricane Fly is no dead cert

Wayne Bailey / 12 November 2009 / Leave a comment

There'll be plenty of Cheltenham clues on offer in Ireland this weekend as Champion Hurdle hopefuls Hurricane Fly and Solwhit lock horns. Mullins' five-year-old oozes class, but his price is simply too short writes Wayne Bailey....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 12 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's taking on an odds-on favourite, will you follow him?...Read more »

Going Report: Thursday November 12

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The going and local information for today's racing at Ludlow, Southwell, Taunton and Wolverhampton...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Back McCoy to go one better on the Fox

Carl Harris / 12 November 2009 / 1 Comments

Carl Harris is posting from his hospital bed where Betfair and UK racing are bringing a smile to his face...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Weatherby's 2010 Point-to-Point Annual Handicap Chase (3), Thursday November 12, Ludlow, 14:00

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Night Safe travelled like a dream until idling in the closing stages on his return recently and ought to make a bold bid if running to the same level here, but You And I is in the right hands to make his mark over fences and gets a narrow vote. Foxesbow is also worth considering....Read more »

XY Factor - Wednesday 11 November

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

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday November 11

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

Timeform Race To Watch: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners' Chase, Sunday November 8, Navan, 15:00

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Timeform mark the cards of three promising chasers including Osana...Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday November 11

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This afternoon's market movers from Bangor, Southwell and Warwick......Read more »

Robin Keck's Stable Form: Time to forget Santa Anita and focus on the Herefords, Thirsks and Carlisles

Robin Keck / 11 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Our man's been in the sun of southern California but has returned to focus on the UK jumps season with his goal of breaking through £1,000 profit barrier still very much on...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: One chaser, one hurdler, two bets

Carl Harris / 11 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris has a pair of tips at Bangor and Warwick...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 11 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's hoping he hasn't backed a banger at Bangor...Read more »

Going Report: Wednesday November 11

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The going for today's racing at Bangor, Southwell, Warwick and Kempton...Read more »

Duchess of Westminster Memorial Handicap Chase (3), Wednesday November 11, Bangor, 14:10

Timeform / 11 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Not an easy race to call as most are having their first run of the season, but there's a chance the break will have done Just Smudge some good and he has to be feared off this mark. Stolen Moments is another who's well treated and worth considering, while That's Rhythm may have more to offer this term....Read more »

Timeform Horses In Focus: Somersby, Celestial Halo and Crack Away Jack

Timeform / 10 November 2009 / Leave a comment

A trio with solid Cheltenham prospects are reviewed by Timeform...Read more »

Simon Rowlands' Weekly Blog: A Tranquil approach is required at Cheltenham on Saturday!

Simon Rowlands / 10 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Simon Rowlands points out where British racing could learn from The Breeders' Cup, puts up a rock-solid proposition for The Paddy Power Gold Cup and ante-post for the RSA Chase, and has no explanation for the defeat of One Way Or Another....Read more »

Sorry Zenyatta, but Timeform rate Goldikova the best older horse in the world

Tony Calvin / 10 November 2009 / 3 Comments

Breeders' Cup Classic winner pipped to the crown by BC Mile victor...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Denman Room Handicap Chase, Tuesday November 10, Exeter 15:40

Timeform / 10 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Question marks against all six runners here but if Fighting Chance stays on all fours he ought to be good enough to land the prize. Alam, whose trainer is on a high following a big-race double at the weekend, and Digital Media, representing the yard that has won the last two renewals of this race, can fill the places....Read more »

Cheltenham Betting: November's Open Meeting

Wayne Bailey / 10 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey takes a look ahead to this weekend's Cotswolds action where Master Minded is set to make his seasonal reappearance....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Tuesday November 10

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

Ante-Post Betting: Paddy Power Gold Cup

Paul Jacobs / 10 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The feature race of Cheltenham's Open Meeting pits a clutch of the UK's top chasers against one another. Brondesbury has three suggested ante-post bets for Saturday's big one...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Multiple jumps meetings = a big mutliple bet

Carl Harris / 10 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris has a quartet of bets from today's three meetings...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 10 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Will King's novice take to hurdling? Nick thinks so...Read more »

Going Report: Tuesday November 10

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The going for today's racing at Exeter, Lingfield and Sedgefield...Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Patterns: Halo is one of the Elite

Rory Delargy / 09 November 2009 / Leave a comment

At Wincanton on Saturday, Champion Hurdle second Celestial Halo demolished his field in the Elite Hurdle, putting down his marker for this season's event. Rory Delargy ponders how good that effort might be....Read more »

XY Factor - Monday 9 November

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

On Course Over-Rounds: A joke for the last 100 years

Leighton Vaughan Williams / 09 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Over-rounds of 141% were commonplace in the early 20th century, so they've got better since right? Umm, no. Leighton Vaughan Williams explains...Read more »

Market Movers: Monday November 9

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All the early betting moves from today's racing at Carlisle, Southwell, Wolverhampton and Limerick...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Roll Along a great bet at Carlisle...

Carl Harris / 09 November 2009 / 2 Comments

A disbelieving Carl Harris wonders if he's missed something - Roll Along at even money? - get on is his advice!...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 09 November 2009 / Leave a comment

To Southwell for the first 80/20 of the week...Read more »

Going Report: Monday November 9

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The going from today's racing at Carlisle, Southwell and Wolverhampton...Read more »

Timeform's One To Watch: Prince Of Dance

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Timeform take a close look at horse that could be worth backing in the future......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Monday November 9, 13:55, Carlisle

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Timeform cast a discerning eye over the field for Weatherbys Bank Graduation Chase......Read more »

Big Race History: Paddy Power Gold Cup

Malcolm Pannett / 08 November 2009 / Leave a comment

This year sees the 50th running of the race now known as the Paddy Power Gold Cup. Inaugurated as the Mackeson it is the first major race of the National Hunt season. Malcolm Pannett looks back at some of the 49 winners so far.Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Sunday November 8

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This afternoon's market movers from Ffos Las, Hereford, Market Rasen and Limerick......Read more »

Going Report: Sunday November 8

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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 / 08 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's nipping over the border today but keep quiet about today's 80/20 and you could be on to a winner.......Read more »

Horseracing Betting Briefing November 8 - 14: Cheltenham's Open meeting dominates

Andrew Hughes / 08 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The flat season is behind us and it's jumping all the way from here to the spring Festivals. Andrew Hughes looks ahead to a racing week that features some top class Irish action and Cheltenham's much anticipated Open meetingRead more »

Daily Racing Tips: I'm a tipster Get Me Out Of Here

Carl Harris / 08 November 2009 / Leave a comment

After the excitement of Santa Anita, Carl Harris dust himself down and offers a winning exit strategy......Read more »

Breeders' Cup Betting: Through the day two card with Graham Cunningham

Graham Cunningham / 07 November 2009 / 1 Comments

Swerve Strictly and cross out the X Factor. If you relish top class Flat racing then the Breeders' Cup is the only show worth watching this Saturday night. Hopes are high that the European raiders can prove more than a match for America's best on a card with $17m in prize money on offer. Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham runs through the strengths and weaknesses of all the main contenders....Read more »

XY Factor - Saturday 7 November

XY Factor / 07 November 2009 / Leave a comment

XY Factor is off to the States for the 11.45 at Santa Anita.........Read more »

Betting Challenge Week 13: Revolutionary punting at the Breeders' Cup

Jack Houghton / 07 November 2009 / Leave a comment

This week, punting-deity-extrordinaire Jack Houghton's going to San Anita - not with a flower in his hair but instead baring a bumper batch of bets......Read more »

Going Report: Saturday November 7

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 07 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros shuns California dreams for a Yorkshire Lass......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Europe can stick it to US on best night of year

Carl Harris / 07 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris won't let his excitement about the best night of year cloud his judgement as he selects his best Breeders Cup bets......Read more »

Wolverhampton Market Movers

Editor / 06 November 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Timeform Radio Breeders' Cup Podcast: Expert analysis of Friday and Saturday at Santa Anita

Timeform / 06 November 2009 / Leave a comment

We asked Timeform Radio to get in the big guns and they delivered. Check out their previews for both nights at Santa Anita and hopefully you'll find a few winners...Read more »

Market Movers: Friday November 6

Editor / 06 November 2009 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from today's racing at Fontwell, Hexham, Southwell and Down Royal...Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Patterns: Bakbenscher can rise to power

Rory Delargy / 06 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Saturday sees the return of the Champion Hurdle second at Wincanton; can he enhance his reputation en route to Festival glory? Rory Delargy discusses Celestial Halo and other exciting prospects....Read more »

Timeform View: 22:57 Breeders' Cup Classic

Timeform / 06 November 2009 / 1 Comments

A memorable British 1-2-3 could be on the cards, with Conduit taken to follow in the footsteps of High Chaparral in landing back-to-back runnings. Dar Re Mi can hold off the selection's stablemate Spanish Moon for second...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Ventura is my Breeders' Cup Banker

Carl Harris / 06 November 2009 / 1 Comments

Carl is focusing on the top class action at Santa Anita where he brings you a trio of bets...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 06 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Can Nick's selection shed its maiden tag today?...Read more »

Going Report: Friday November 6

Editor / 06 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The going for today's racing at Fontwell, Hexham, Southwell and Wolverhampton...Read more »

2009 Breeders' Cup Betting: The Irish view

Johnny Ward / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Virtually all of Ireland will be cheering for Rip Van Winkle this weekend writes Johnny WardRead more »

XY Factor - Thursday 5 November

XY Factor / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor drops in at Lingfield on Thursday........Read more »

Trifecta, Superfecta, Pick 6 And More: An in-depth guide to American Tote betting

David Stewart / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Betfair customers are now able to bet into American Tote pools so if you're wondering how to play your Trifectas and Superfectas read on...Read more »

Breeders' Cup Betting: The pick of the bets on day one at Santa Anita

Graham Cunningham / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The splendidly named Santa Anita head honcho Sherwood Chillingworth describes this year's Breeders' Cup as "a wagering paradise." And maybe he's right, but only for those who read the evidence shrewdly and strike a little luck along the way. Racing UK and TVG Betfair correspondent Graham Cunningham has done his homework and goes in search of paradise on day one of BC weekend....Read more »

Irish Horse Racing Betting: The Down Royal November Meeting

Wayne Bailey / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The JNwine.com Chase is poorer without Kauto Star, but five English raiders make up for his absence and this is one of the most competitive renewals in years....Read more »

Market Movers: Thursday November 5

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All the early betting moves from today's racing at Haydock, Lingfield, Towcester, Leopardstown and Thurles...Read more »

Going Report: Thursday November 5

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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 / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros is hoping a big-priced 80/20 can light up his afternoon......Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Another good day on the cards...

Carl Harris / 05 November 2009 / 1 Comments

Carl Harris is howlin' at the moon in hope of a hat-trick......Read more »

Timeform Daily: Betdaq The Betting Exchange Handicap Chase (3), Thursday November 5, Haydock, 13:55

Timeform / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Gidam Gidam progressed well last season and if back in top form could gain an eighth career success here. Quws Law's stable are in good form and if on a going day he could run a big race while Coe has good course form and can also make the placings....Read more »

Timeform Race To Watch: Financials at bet365 EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (4) (D.II), Newmarket, Saturday October 31

Timeform / 04 November 2009 / Leave a comment

A clutch of two-year-olds impressed in this juvenile maiden at HQ...Read more »

Breeders' Cup Trackside Blog: A morning at the works with Graham Cunningham

Graham Cunningham / 04 November 2009 / Leave a comment

It isn't just the temperature that is hotting up in California at the moment. The European raiders hit the track in force ahead of this weekend's Breeders' Cup on Wednesday morning and our man Graham Cunningham was on the spot to gauge the mood among all the leading players....Read more »

Evening Market Movers: Wednesday November 4

Editor / 04 November 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Breeders' Cup backs and lays

Simon Rowlands / 04 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Simon Rowlands goes both with the flow and against the flow in his quest for profit at the 2009 Breeders' Cup....Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Wednesday November 4

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

Going Report: Wednesday November 4

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

Daily Racing Tips: Godolphin to continue purple patch at Nottingham

Carl Harris / 04 November 2009 / 3 Comments

There's plenty of good racing today at Nottingham and Chepstow and Carl Harris is getting involved....Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet: Some "friendly" betting advice

Nick Shiambouros / 04 November 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Timeform Horses In Focus: Turnell set for good season after promising returns

Timeform / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Wetherby witnesses an impressive reappearance and a partnership between a popular National Hunt horse and a young jockey is starting to flourish, says Timeform....Read more »

Breeders' Cup Trackside Blog: All the betting chatter from Santa Anita as the Cup hots up

Graham Cunningham / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The countdown to Breeders' Cup 2009 intensified on Tuesday as a posse of European stars stepped out onto the Santa Anita track for the first time. Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham was on hand to see them and sets the scene for a momentous week in California with part one of his BC blog...Read more »

Timeform Daily: Wednesday November 4, 14:15, Nottingham

Timeform / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform run the rule over the field for the PHS Washroom Hand Sanitiser Range Conditions Stakes (2)....Read more »

XY Factor - Tuesday 3 November

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

Cheltenham November Meeting: The Paddy Power Gold Cup Chase

Wayne Bailey / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey takes a look at the early market for the Gold Cup on November 14th where Chapoturgeon heads the betting......Read more »

Cheltenham Festival Patterns: Purple graduates to the top table

Rory Delargy / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Deep Purple proved himself worth his place among chasing's elite with a gutsy win in the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase, but a clash with Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Kauto Star seems unlikely....Read more »

Ante-Post Betting: The November Handicap

Paul Jacobs / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Brondesbury previews the final (honest) big race of the Flat season...Read more »

Market Movers: Tuesday November 3

Editor / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

All the early betting moves from Catterick, Exeter and Kempton...Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Oh Crick to land big race hat-trick...

Carl Harris / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Alan King's chaser is the headline selection for Carl Harris today...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick's selection is coming back after a long lay-off but if retaining any of his former ability he can go close...Read more »

Going Report: Tuesday November 3

Editor / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The going and local information for today's racing at Catterick, Exeter and Kempton...Read more »

Timeform Daily: William Hill Gold Cup Chase (Limited Handicap) (Haldon) (Grade 2), Tuesday November 2, Exeter, 15:00

Timeform / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

An absolutely cracking renewal where nothing can be ruled out. Nacarat is an exciting bold jumping front runner who cemented his improvement when third in a Grade 1 event at Aintree in the spring and shouldn't be inconvenienced by a return to this shorter trip. He gets the nod ahead of Oh Crick and Planet of Sound....Read more »

Timeform Weekend Review: Magern denied Wetherby hat-trick

Timeform / 02 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Timeform reflect on a weekend of excitement at Wetherby and more......Read more »

Five US horses to watch at the Breeders' Cup

Timeform / 02 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Betfair's US cousins TVG highlight a quintet to look out for when the Santa Anita show gets started...Read more »

Breeders' Cup Ante-Post Betting: Breeders' Cup Classic

Will Hayler / 02 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Rip Van Winkle will probably cede favouritism to Zenyatta as the Breeders' Cup gets ever closer but that could just make Rip a more attractive betting proposition for Will Hayler...Read more »

XY Factor - Monday 2 November

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

Market Movers: Monday November 2

Editor / 02 November 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Breeders' Cup Betting: Whole new world of Exotics opens up to Betfair customers

Will Hayler / 02 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Exchange customers can now bet on the US Tote - a prospect that is hugely exciting to Will Hayler, who looks at the new betting options available to Betfairians ahead of the Breeders' Cup...Read more »

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet

Nick Shiambouros / 02 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros believes today's 80/20 will be fired up for improvement......Read more »

Going Report: Monday November 2

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

Timeform Daily: kempton.co.uk Graduation Chase (2), Monday November 2, Kempton, 15:05

Timeform / 02 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Duc de Regniere looks the likely winner, the rest having questions to answer regarding the trip and/or their wellbeing. Battlecry is by far the classiest of the four and would be a big danger if his trainer has him back to anywhere like his best....Read more »

Daily Racing Tips: Take Care at Wolves

Carl Harris / 02 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Two jumps meetings and an all-weather card shows the shape of things to come for the next few months. Carl Harris selects a trio of autumn bets......Read more »

Big Race History: November Handicap

Malcolm Pannett / 01 November 2009 / 1 Comments

The November Handicap used to be a major race. The meeting was an opportunity for flat racing aficionados to salute the passing season and engineer one last big gamble. It provided the last chance to wonder at the thoroughbred at full pelt before the bigger woollier jumpers took centre stage - a time to say goodbye to the gang before the winter recess. Malcolm Pannett examines the fate of a once great race.Read more »

XY Factor - Sunday 1 November

XY Factor / 01 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The XY Factor starts a new month at Lingfield.......Read more »

Afternoon Market Movers: Sunday November 1

Editor / 01 November 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Daily Racing Tips: McCoy Magic to pay at Carlisle...

Carl Harris / 01 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Harris has had a pretty poor month and is the first to admit it so is keen to see the back of October and start from scratch in November. Just the one bet for today....Read more »

Today's Going Report: Sunday 1 November

Editor / 01 November 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Nick Shiambouros' Patented 80/20 Bet: Looking for a winner at Carlisle

Nick Shiambouros / 01 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Nick turns his attention to Carlisle this afternoon where he's hoping a certain gelding can go well in the 13.00....Read more »

Horseracing betting strategy: November trainers to follow

Wayne Bailey / 01 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Wayne Bailey's October trainers to follow showed a profit of £112.90. Read November's advice here....Read more »