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The Haskell Stakes was supposed to answer one question facing American racing: beyond Golden Tempo, who is the best three-year-old in the country? Instead, Monmouth Park produced one of the biggest upsets of the season, leaving the division looking more open than ever ahead of the Breeders' Cup. Few gave Baby Vino much chance beforehand, but the colt proved that familiarity with Monmouth Park, combined with a perfectly judged ride, could bridge the gap to the established star

Alan Morris previews the best of Thursday’s action with selections from Doncaster and Sandown to get stuck into. 15:45 DONCASTER The lightly-raced Sargent Dennis had some solid form prior to winning his Windsor maiden and had entries in higher class races than this. This might be his last class 5 race for a while. Seeing Stars looks ready for a run over 6f after showing plenty of pace and ability in his 7f races and is a good each-way alternative. SARGENT DENNIS (WIN) SEEING

Alan Morris does his weekly recap of recent runners and pinpoints a pair that punters need to put in their trackers and keep a close eye on. ACCADEMIA (E WALKER) Accademia learnt lessons from her seasonal and handicap debut at Kempton, winning twice since and may not be done with yet. Her 7f win at Doncaster indicated a mile would suit better and she got up late over a mile at Nottingham last week showing an excellent attitude. She doesn’t win by far and may stretch out to 9

Liam Hall travels across the courses this Wednesday to pinpoint runners both in the UK and Ireland. 14:07 CATTERICK Sara's Silver Girl is one that holds the best form to date when staying on at Ayr last time, gave the impression she would improve for a step up in trip but staying at the same trip this time over a sharper track could find this filly out. Havana Court is improving and looked like a sharp 7f would be right up his street and will be my selection here. One who co

Sam King previews the best of Tuesday's action with selections from Salisbury and Nottingham. 17:15 NOTTINGHAM Sixtygeesbaby joined the David O'Meara team having finished runner-up off a mark of 85 last September and he now finds himself 10lb lower in the weights. As a result, he drops to Class 5 level for the first time in handicaps and he arrives after shaping as though a return to the winners' circle wasn't far away when a decent fifth in a more competitive 19-runner handi

Matt Polley has been in solid form of late and heads to Ayr and Windsor for his best bets to kick start the week. 16:30 AYR Glasses Up is such an honourable handicapper, especially around here, but whether this slight drop back in trip will be suitable, is questionable. Phantom Shadow ran well upped to this trip last time and has a big chance, but there’s a feeling there’s better to come from Motawaared. This four year old maiden has shown glimmers of a ability up to now, an

If you've ever watched a horse race, you've probably noticed that some racehorses wear distinctive eye cups attached to their headgear. These are known as blinkers, and they're one of the most common types of horse racing headgear used by trainers. But why do racehorses wear blinkers, and do they actually improve performance? Here's everything you need to know about blinkers, why trainers use them, and how they differ from other types of racing equipment. What Are Blinkers? B

Saturday's ITV action hosts competitive cards from Newbury, Market Rasen and Ripon, featuring quality flat and National Hunt racing. Pundit Rory Paddock has analysed the key runners to bring you expert race previews and best bets ahead of another fascinating Saturday afternoon of racing. 13:55 NEWBURY Oceans Four exceeded expectations when finishing a creditable fourth at 80/1 in the Golden Gates Handicap at Royal Ascot and, now easing in grade, another bold bid looks likely.

Away from the ITV cameras, Saturday's cards at Ripon, Doncaster and Nottingham provide several interesting betting opportunities. This article highlights three standout selections from the late-afternoon and evening action, utilising in-depth race analysis to uncover horses that could easily go under the radar. 16:25 RIPON Cadarn finally broke through for his first victory since joining Kevin Ryan when springing a 28/1 surprise in a competitive handicap at York. Despite the e

Dean Kilbryde returns with his weekly Friday selections with runners from Hamilton and Newbury below. 16:10 NEWBURY C Appleby & W Buick won this race last year with Wise Approach and return this year with Nabati, who was a comfortable winner at Yarmouth on debut at the beginning of the month, making smooth headway when asked and winning by just over a length. Already proven at the trip and with the team in excellent recent form, he’s hard to overlook. The biggest challenger

Alan Morris heads to Thirsk and Epsom to tackle the bookies this Thursday with some runners not to ignore. 16:10 THIRSK Captain Cess looks as if this 7f should suit and after finding trouble last time over 5 1/2f he will be a warm order here in a moderate race. Coconut Bay hails from a stable in good form and a recent third at a similar sharp left-handed track in Catterick augurs well for his chance here. At much bigger odds Elashgar could go well with the suggestion that 7

Liam Hall heads to three different meetings for his best bets this Wednesday with selections from Yarmouth, Lingfield and Killarney. 17:35 YARMOUTH The two that have experience don't look to have what it takes at the moment to win a maiden so I'll look at the newcomers. The one I like the most on pedigree is Rogue Exile, a son of Blue Point out of a listed winner, ticks all the boxes, that being said the dam was a German mare which suggests this Colt may prefer some cut in t

Coming into the race on the back of an eye-catching victory in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot, Thesecretadversary looked one of the few proven seven-furlong specialists in the field. Despite the step up in class from his Group Three success, the colt had little trouble handling the rise in quality, dictating matters from the outset under a confident Christophe Soumillon ride. The son of St Mark's Basilica gave trainer Fozzy Stack a deserved first European Group One success.

Another stellar weekend of racing at the Newmarket July Festival produced plenty of standout performances. We saw reputations soar, with the likes of Blue Bolt and Comanche Brave enhancing their profiles, while others, including Precise, left the meeting with questions to answer. However, it wasn't just the horses making headlines. Billy Loughnane once again enhanced his growing reputation by partnering Comanche Brave to Group 1 glory in the July Cup. The 20-year-old is enjoy

Two recent runners caught the eye of Alan Morris, so good he insists you add them to your trackers. BRIGHTON VIEW (W KNIGHT) Brighton View got back on track this week, finishing second to a progressive winner under a patient ride at Doncaster. This was after a bad experience at Sandown, racing prominently but hanging badly left throughout, being eased heavily. The 3yo colt had previously stayed on well to win at Newbury and can get further, with his dam a full sister to a 1

Sam King pinpoints a pair of runners worth following this Tuesday with selections from Leicester and Ffos Las. 13:54 LEICESTER The opening nursery at Leicester looks like an interesting affair. It could prove worth taking a chance on handicap newcomer Le Grande Etoile, who now steps up in trip after finishing fifth over an inadequate distance at Hamilton in June. An opening mark of 51 is definitely workable and with the step up in distance to suit on his first outing after a

We head to Scotland for Monday’s best bets as pubdit Matt Polley pinpoints runners from Ayr he’s backing to kick start the week. 14:00 AYR An intriguing two year old novice, where all five could realistically have winning chances. Two unraced horse from decent yards are unknown quantities, and the other three with experience all ran well on their debuts, with likely improvement to come. The horse that stands out however is Love Rome. He ventured to Newmarket from his Middleha

Group 1 action comes from Deauville in France this Sunday and our international racing expert Toby Darby previews the Pirx Jean Prat. 15:25 DEAUVILLE With Precise beaten in the Falmouth Stakes on Friday it somewhat eases my enthusiasm for True Love, although I do expect this drop back to 7f to be in her favour I’m not sure she will be able to beat the Boys. Rayif missed out on a clash of the Guineas winners in the St James Palace at Royal Ascot after a temperature but should

Saturday's ITV Racing comes from Newmarket, York and Ascot, featuring the July Cup, competitive handicaps and several high-class performers. Pundit Rory Paddock has analysed every televised race this Saturday. If you're looking for the best horse racing tips today and in-depth race-by-race analysis before placing your bets, you'll find everything you need below. 13:40 NEWMARKET It would be foolish to dismiss any Godolphin runner on home soil and Al Wathba commands plenty of

Away from Saturday's live ITV action, Rory Paddock appreciates the evening's racing may not feature the star names of the afternoon's action, but he pinpoints a quartet of runners from Salisbury and Hamilton worth following. 19:10 SALISBURY While William Haggas will have his focus firmly on Newmarket earlier in the day, his yard could round off Saturday with further success at Salisbury. Handicap newcomer Evening Fades makes plenty of appeal after an encouraging effort when l