After a week of solid action, Alan Morris picks out a pair of recent runners who've made it onto his hotlist and you should pay close attention to them in the weeks and months ahead. FLIGHTOFTHEPHOENIX (C HILLS) Flightofthephoenix has shown improved form in recent runs, breaking her long-standing maiden status with two wins in August. As a 4yo filly there is still scope for further improvement from a mark of only 73 having made the breakthrough as a winner. She has shown fl

Alan Morris picks out a pair of recent runners he feels you need to pay close attention to as they make our ongoing Hotlist. EKLLEEM (W HAGGAS) Eklleem should be in plenty of notebooks after his second at York behind Blue Courvoisier who led throughout. The 3yo gelding was drawn wide and shuffled back from an early prominent position but travelled well enough in a compact field. He ran on well to pull clear with the winner with only a couple of taps to quicken away from the

Former jockey Liam Hall previews the best of Wednesday’s action and picks out three runners worth following. 14:15 CATTERICK This looks a very weak renewal and I'm going to give newcomer Ghazalia my vote here, smartly bred and representing a shrewd operation this filly can hit the frame from stall 5. Shaniko holds the best form in the book but hasn't looked like one capable of getting it's head in front from four attempts so far, needs to be winning this if capable of defying

Matt Polly heads north to Musselburgh and also to Royal Windsor for his best bets to kick start the week. 15:15 MUSSELBURGH A relatively rare selling handicap which looks competitive despite its low grade. Motawaared certainly has enough ability to win a race of this nature, and along with Theme Park who fits the same criteria as the aforementioned are the biggest threats to the selection, which is Titainium. He had tried a variety of trips recently, but this prominent race

Sam King previews the best of Tuesday’s action as he names two runners worth following. 15:00 LINGFIELD William Knight looks to have found a nice opening for his once-raced filly Romotoso. This daughter of Lope Y Fernandez looked to make her challenge earlier than ideal when a promising third on debut and as a result, that initial effort can be upgraded. She shaped as though there would be plenty more to come once that debut experience was in the bag, and with a good draw to

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 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

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

Rory Paddock looks through Saturday’s action away from the ITV cameras and pinpoints runners in both the U.K. and Ireland not to ignore. 13:53 CHESTER Former course and distance winner Grey Fable takes the trip over from Ireland to a venue he’s had great success at. Two of his three career victories have come here on the banks of the River Dee and with in form jockey Ray Dawson set for the saddle he could add to his Chester successes. GREY FABLE (E/W) 14:05 NEWCASTLE Although

One of the most enjoyable parts of horse racing is seeing the colourful, quirky and sometimes downright bizarre names that appear on a racecard. But have you ever wondered "how racehorses get their names, who chooses them, and what rules owners must follow before a name can be officially registered?" While some names have obvious meanings, others are inspired by family traditions, famous bloodlines or clever wordplay. Here's how the naming process works. It All Starts With th

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

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

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

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

Have you ever looked at a racecard and wondered how horse racing odds are calculated? Whether you're new to the sport or have been following racing for years, it's a question many fans ask. While horse racing odds may seem complicated at first, they're simply a way of showing how likely a horse is to win a race. In this guide, we'll explain how bookmakers calculate horse racing odds, what influences them, and why they change before the race starts. How Horse Racing Odds Are

Alan Morris picks out two tips from Yarmouth and Kempton this Thursday with selections not to ignore. 14:39 YARMOUTH A four-runner Hands and Heels Apprentice Handicap and a lot will depend on the battle to control a reasonable pace with Pleasant Man and Hibernate possible front-runners trying to avoid setting each other alight. Hibernate is flexible regarding trip and bred for middle-distances and this scenario should suit. This may not play out so well for maiden The Uberme