All Posts

Pundit Rory Paddock picks out three runners he expects to do the business to ensure Thursday is profitable. 19:04 SALISBURY German-bred Siena Storm caught the eye when finishing a solid fourth of 13 on debut in what looked a strong maiden at Goodwood, with several of the leading yards represented. She should have learnt plenty from that experience and this step up to a mile looks likely to suit. Indian Lights commands respect, while Andrew Balding's Clarity is another with o

Liam Hall previews the best of Wednesday's action as he pinpoints a handful of runners not to ignore. 14:45 BEVERLEY High On Honey is the one that makes most appeal here. The daughter of Palace Pier should appreciate Beverley’s stiff finish, while the yard has enjoyed a good season with its two-year-olds. She may show signs of greenness on debut, but there is enough to like about her profile to suggest she can hit the frame. Coco Nova is another to consider, particularly wit

John Arnold steps in to cover the best of Tuesday’s action as he picks out two runners to back. 15:45 CARLISLE A nice nursery here with Adrian Keatleys INFLUENCER MAN taken to step forward again on handicap debut. He ran a nice second at Ripon last time out. Concert Pitch is another to consider and also Lauralynn the only previous winner in the field. INFLUENCER MAN (WIN) 16:15 CARLISLE Great was a winner over course and distance in July and followed up again last week at

Alan Morris gives his weekly duo of recent runners that punters need to pay close attention to in the weeks and months ahead. CASTLE ROCK (C APPLEBY) Castle Rock had some solid wins and form in a short 2yo career and made a promising comeback this week over 7f, finishing second at Newmarket. The 3yo colt travelled well, hit a flat spot and ran on again in a fair Class two handicap. There aren’t many breeding signals of stamina beyond 7f and he could have another try at a sti

Matt Polley kicks off the week with his top two tips as he heads to Windsor to pinpoint his best bets. 17:45 WINDSOR Post Rider is interesting if she gets left alone on the lead, along with Just An Hour who likes it here. Surely there is more to come from the unexposed Mythological Star. This three year old half brother to stable stalwart Astro King won comfortably on handicap debut just six days ago and can defy the penalty. MYTHOLOGICAL STAR (WIN) 19:15 WINDSOR Ultra comp

Toby Darby analyses the big Group 1 contest from France this Sunday and pinpoints his best bet. 15:40 DEAUVILLE True Love heads the market and she’s drawn well in stall 3 but she will need a better trip than LTO when the action unfolded infront of her whilst she was in behind horses. Ryan Moore stays home to ride Sun Goddess in the Phoenix Stakes leaving Wayne Lordan in the saddle. Stolen Kiss has stepped up from a handicapper to a Group performer this season, as proven with

The Shergar Cup takes centre stage on ITV this Saturday with six races from Ascot for this unique team competition plus an additional three races from Newmarket and Haydock as we analyse them all. 13:35 ASCOT Fandom may still be on a fairly demanding mark, but his third of 15 over course and distance two starts ago represents solid form. A repeat of that effort should see him firmly in the mix once again. All Ways Glamorous arrives chasing a hat-trick following victories on

Dean Kilbryde focuses his attention on Friday's card at Brighton with two selections worth following. 14:30 BRIGHTON Dreambird Dolly has come close on her last two starts and has made the frame in four from six over track and trip, however an overall profile of just one win from over twenty runs suggests she’s hard to win with and remains 6lbs above her sole winning mark so may prove vulnerable for win purposes. Diomed Spirit came second to a well-handicapped rival at Windso

Alan Morris is back with his weekly tips for Thursday’s action with selections from Newmarket and Brighton. 16:33 NEWMARKET James Owen’s horses do seem to be a little overbet but High Fibre has run well in two starts on flat and over hurdles for his new yard and looks a solid favourite here. Cieren Fallon has been in great form for the yard and High Fibre looks to have the speed to be wise to any lack of pace here. Minhad has to prove himself over the distance and it is uncle

Blue Bolt continued her outstanding summer at Deauville on Sunday, following up her Falmouth Stakes success with a second consecutive Group One victory in the Prix Rothschild. Sent off the 4/5 favourite, Andrew Balding’s four-year-old was made to work considerably harder than she had been at Newmarket three weeks earlier. Precise, beaten two lengths in the Falmouth, produced a much stronger challenge this time, but Blue Bolt once again proved too good, finding plenty under Co

Former jockey turned Racing Daily pundit Liam Hall picks out four runners, from three separate meetings he's backing this Wednesday. 15:15 PONTEFRACT Rock Steady Beat holds all the cards here regarding form shown, took a step forward from his debut to finish second, third last time was still a respectable effort, capable of more now he's been gelded. Our Son Oscar is speedily bred and looks a capable option to hit the frame if knowing enough on debut but Chief Minster is one

After an action-packed week at Glorious Goodwood, Alan Morris picks out two recent runners you cannot ignore going forward. WID (R BECKETT) Wid ran well at Glorious Goodwood in finishing fourth in a 3yo fillies handicap on only her fourth run despite a poor draw. She had raced prominently prior to making all in her novice win but was understandably dropped in from a wide draw at Goodwood. From last she made a dart at the cutaway to ensure a smooth passage and hit the front bu

One of the most prestigious handicaps of the year as this 1m6f contest headlines York's August meeting and pundit John Arnold takes an antepost look at the race. History: The Ebor Handicap is one of the most prestigious and longest-established horse races in the UK, held annually at York Racecourse as part of the York Ebor Festival. Established in 1843, the race was named after the historic city of York and the term "Ebor" derived from its Latin name, Eboracum. Initially cre

Our antepost expert John Arnold looks ahead to one of York's showpiece races of the year with the prestigious Group 1 Juddmonte International. Here's his breakdown for the 2026 renewal. History: The Juddmonte International Stakes is a prestigious Group 1 flat horse race held annually at York. Established in 1972, the race is named in honor of the Juddmonte Farms breeding operation, founded by the late Prince Khalid Abdullah. Originally run over a distance of one and a half mi

Top pundit Sam King heads to Ffos Las for the best of his bets this Tuesday. 16:00 FFOS LAS The Rod Millman team have been in flying form at present having saddled eight winners from just 21 runners over the last fortnight for a strike rate of 38%. They look to have a handful of live chances at Ffos Las on Tuesday, including Rosemary’s Rose, who has been knocking on the door following second places at Wolves and at this venue before coming home third at Lingfield. She now ge

Racing remembers the pioneering horseman whose belief in communication over confrontation transformed approaches to horses worldwide. Monty Roberts, the legendary American horseman known worldwide as “The Man Who Listens to Horses”, has died aged 91, leaving a legacy that extends far beyond the racecourse. Born Marvin Earl Roberts in Salinas, California, in 1935, he grew up surrounded by horses. As a teenager, Roberts observed wild mustangs and became fascinated by the subtle

Kicking off the week with action from Ripon and Windsor as pundit and in-form tipster Matt Polley gives his best bets for Monday. 15:54 RIPON Some familiar faces line up here, with that feeling of who’s turn will it be this time? Dark Cloud Rising is in form, has won here, and has the best draw. It’s been a long time since Commanche Falls won, but it was off a twenty one pound higher mark, and he’s in decent form. Rousing Encore gets the vote. He’s a very good sprint handicap

British racing has said goodbye to one of its outstanding riders after former champion jockey Jim Crowley announced his retirement from the saddle at the age of 48. It brings the curtain down on a remarkable career which took Crowley from the National Hunt weighing room to the very summit of Flat racing, where he became champion jockey and partnered some of the finest horses of his generation. Crowley’s retirement comes following the serious injuries he suffered in a fall at

It's the curtain call on the five-day meeting as Glorious Goodwood draws to a close with seven races to get stuck into. The team dissects all the action here. 13:50 GOODWOOD The opening race on the final day of the 2026 Qatar Goodwood Festival brings together another competitive field, with last year's renewal having gone the way of Sam Hawkins under Tom Marquand. One major factor to consider is the ground. Twelve months ago the race was run on good to soft, whereas this yea

The penultimate day of this five-day meeting is upon us and the team continues to analyse each of Friday's races. 13:50 GOODWOOD Northumberland Vase winner Believeitanducan has done nothing wrong this season, winning all three of his starts. This represents a step up in class, but the booking of William Buick catches the eye and another bold showing looks likely. The additional weight is a concern, however, and could leave him vulnerable to something better treated. Defiantl