US Racing

With a long career in racing stateside, Betfair Radio pundit Nick Shiambouros is ideally placed to give you the lowdown on US racing. Alongside contributions from our other pundits, read Nick's thoughts here every Friday.

North American Racing: Woodbine special

Simon Bray fills us in on an exciting wagering opportunity with three big races at the Toronto track this Saturday night......

Simon Bray

16 Oct 2010

Belmont Pick Six: Scoop a cool three million

After upsets galore at Belmont on Saturday, the Pick Six pot could swell to around three million dollars. That means Wednesday's card at the New York track is likely to be a thriller. Simon Rowlands...

Simon Rowlands

8 Jun 2010

US Racing Betting: Belmont Stakes preview

Saturday is a big day for racing in the USA, with the final leg of the US Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes, taking place at Belmont Park in New York. The race is the 11th...

Simon Rowlands

3 Jun 2010

US Racing Betting: Weekend tips from coast to coast

It's a case of "never mind the quality, feel the width" in the US at the weekend, with a plethora of meetings and betting opportunities but only a smattering of big races, writes Simon Rowlands....

Simon Rowlands

20 May 2010

Preakness Stakes Betting: The undercard

All eyes will be on Super Saver at Pimlico this Saturday as he bids to win the second leg of the Triple Crown but Christina Olivares has found some intriguing bets on the undercard that...

Christina Olivares

14 May 2010

US Racing Betting: Weekend tips from NY to Hollywood

Simon Rowlands assesses the scene across the pond to update you on the latest developments in US Racing and offer the best bets for the weekend's action....

Simon Rowlands

6 May 2010

Kentucky Derby Betting: Who makes the gate?

With just seven days to go until the big one at Louisville, Mike Joyce continues his Kentucky Derby countdown with a close look at the horses who might yet make it into the field of...

Mike Joyce

24 Apr 2010

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

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

Tony Calvin

8 Oct 2009

Belmont Stakes Betting: Horse by horse preview

Nick Shiambouros goes through all 10 runners for the third leg of the Triple Crown....

Nick Shiambouros

4 Jun 2009

US Racing: The Preakness Stakes preview

The second leg of the Triple Crown takes place on Saturday in what promises to be the race of the season. Rachel Alexander, who won the Kentucky Oaks by over 20-lengths in brilliant fashion, has...

Nick Shiambouros

15 May 2009

Kentucky Derby Betting: Tom McCarthy's Derby dream

Get the low down on the feel good Derby story of 2009......

Editor

2 May 2009

Kentucky Derby Update: I Want Revenge remains favourite

Nick Shiambouros reports on a great performance at Churchill Downs and looks ahead to tonight's Kentucky Derby.......

Nick Shiambouros

2 May 2009

Kentucky Derby Betting: I Want Revenge heads strongest field for years

The 135th Kentucky Derby takes place this Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville and Nick Shiambouros is in the Bluegrass State to run the rule over a quality field......

Nick Shiambouros

28 Apr 2009

Breeders' Cup Blog Day Four: Goldikova to crown a vintage autumn

Racing UK Analyst Graham Cunningham has been lapping up the sun and talk around the track all week but now it's time for the Breeders' Cup 2008 to get down to business...Below, he looks ahead...

Graham Cunningham

25 Oct 2008