April 2009 - Events

Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood, The Cheltenham Festival ... whether Flat or Jumps, the racing calendar is studded with memorable events. Read our writers' special previews, thoughts and selection for these grand occasions in the Events section.

Punchestown 2009: Notre Pere and Imperial Commander head Guinness Gold Cup betting.

Wednesday's Guinness Gold Cup card at Punchestown could well prove to be the most beneficial of the week for layers: there are seven tough races to find a winner in. Johnny Ward previews the action....

Johnny Ward

29 Apr 2009

Ante-Post Betting: The 2000 & 1000 Guineas

Wayne Bailey takes a look at the main contenders for the first two classics of the season......

Wayne Bailey

28 Apr 2009

Horseracing Betting Briefing: April 27 - May 2

From Longchamp to Punchestown to Newmarket, Andrew Hughes has no chaff to sort from any wheat this week - the racing is high quality everywhere you look....

Andrew Hughes

25 Apr 2009

Sandown Betting: Graham Cunningham on the jumps season's last hurrah

It was all too easy last weekend as Graham Cunningham just reached for the name of his dog to tip up the Scottish National winner. Hello Bud isn't on show this week, but a host...

Graham Cunningham

24 Apr 2009

Big Race History: Bet365 Gold Cup

Malcolm Pannett runs through the highlights of the 51-year history of the final big chase of the jumps season....

Malcolm Pannett

22 Apr 2009

Ante-Post Betting: Bet365 Gold Cup Chase

Wayne Bailey rates the leading contenders for Saturday's big race at Sandown......

Wayne Bailey

21 Apr 2009

Big Race History: Scottish Grand National

Malcolm Pannett examines the history of biggest long-distance chase north of the border....

Malcolm Pannett

15 Apr 2009

Horseracing Ante-Post Betting: The Scottish Grand National

Wayne Bailey takes a look at some leading contenders for the 2009 renewal......

Wayne Bailey

14 Apr 2009

Newmarket Betting: Fantasia backed in to favouritism for Nell Gwyn

Luca Cumani filly a warm order for feature race while Liberation and Rockhampton are tough to split in Tattersalls Timeform 3-Y-O Trophy betting....

Joe Dyer

14 Apr 2009

Kempton Tips: Back a Saint this Easter

Graham Cunningham casts his expert eye over the highlights of Saturday's Kempton card....

Graham Cunningham

10 Apr 2009

2000 Guineas Ante-Post Betting: Crowded House out to 19 on Betfair

...while [120.0] Delegator shortened after 'beautiful' work....

Joe Dyer

9 Apr 2009