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Irish Racing

Of course, Betfair is not all about British racing and we give full coverage to the thriving Irish scene too. Irish correspondent Wayne Bailey files twice weekly with articles on all aspects of the scene in the Emerald Isle.

Irish Racing Betting: Wayne Bailey's 'favourite' Irish tracks

29 April 2008 | About Wayne Bailey

Wayne Bailey's analysis of how successful the favourites are at UK tracks has been nagging away at him, so he decided to repeat the process on the other side of the Irish Sea.... Read more | Comment now

To punt on the jumps or the Flat? That is the question...

27 March 2008 | About Wayne Bailey

Wayne Bailey explores a tricky problem for punters at this time of the year... Read more | Comments (6)

Fairyhouse Easter Festival Betting: Tuesday

25 March 2008 | About Wayne Bailey

Wayne Bailey takes us through his fancies on this, the final day of the Fairyhouse Easter festival.... Read more | Comment now

Irish Grand National: The betting trends to note

20 March 2008 | About Wayne Bailey

Wayne Bailey goes through the statistics ahead of Easter Monday's big race at Fairyhouse... Read more | Comment now

Cheltenham Betting: Thursday at Thurles throws spotlight on Festival contenders

17 January 2008 | About Wayne Bailey

Wayne Bailey goes through today's card at the family track...... Read more | Comment now

Sizing Europe a shock omission from December Hurdle

28 December 2007 | About Editor

Irish hurdler last traded at 3.35 for Saturday's Grade 1 contest... Read more | Comment now

Listener a 5-1 shot for Lexus glory

27 December 2007 | About Editor

But Denman remains the odds-on favourite...... Read more | Comment now

Irish Racing Preview: A plethora of potential punts from across the Irish Sea

6 December 2007 | About Wayne Bailey

Wayne Bailey marks your card for the next four days racing in Ireland...... Read more | Comment now

Irish racing preview: the best betting tips from Thurles and Dundalk

29 November 2007 | About Wayne Bailey

Wayne Bailey looks at the forthcoming action from two of Ireland's top tracks...... Read more | Comment now

Top tips from the Thurles and Dundalk betting

22 November 2007 | About Wayne Bailey

Our man across the Irish Sea looks ahead to the next few days of racing in the Emerald Isle...... Read more | Comment now

Who will strike gold at Clonmel today?

15 November 2007 | About Wayne Bailey

The Clonmel Oil Chase is the highlight of a great day's racing at the County Tipperary track. Irish racing expert Wayne Bailey marks your card...... Read more | Comment now

Hail Willie, the king of Thurles!

8 November 2007 | About Wayne Bailey

Irish racing expert Wayne Bailey looks at Thursday's action at Thurles...... Read more | Comment now

A right royal two days of racing is on the cards in Ireland

1 November 2007 | About Wayne Bailey

Wayne Bailey previews the Down Royal festival where Beef or Salmon is among the headliners...... Read more | Comment now

UB40, Dundalk and Ger Lyons - there is a connection!

25 October 2007 | About Wayne Bailey

Wayne Bailey, our Irish correspondent, has noticed a trend which could be profitable... Read more | Comments (2)

Assessing the Ballydoyle challenge for this year's Arc

20 September 2007 | About Editor

Betfair pundit Noel Bell goes through the Irish entries for the 2007 Arc... Read more | Comment now

Yeats the likely winner but there's a Scopion ready to sting

13 September 2007 | About Wayne Bailey

O'Brien going in mob-handed for the only Irish Classic he's never won, says Irish racing expert Wayne Bailey... Read more | Comment now

Once again Ireland looks to Dylan for glory

16 August 2007 | About Editor

Irish Eyes assesses the Emerald Isle's chances at the York meeting... Read more | Comment now

Aidan and Abetting: racing whispers from across the Irish Sea

11 August 2007 | About Editor

Henry will be the fav but Tel's the better call... Read more | Comment now

Aidan and Abetting: Racing whispers from across the Irish Sea

9 August 2007 | About Editor

Galway proves to be heaven for the bookmakers once again but our Aidan doesn't mind... Read more | Comment now

 

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