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TODAY’S TIPS (TUESDAY)
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

Sam King
1 day ago1 min read


TODAY'S TIPS (WEDNESDAY)
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

Liam Hall
Aug 112 min read


TODAY’S TIPS (TUESDAY)
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

John Arnold
Aug 111 min read


TODAY’S TIPS (THURSDAY)
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

Alan Morris
Aug 61 min read


TODAY'S TIPS (TUESDAY)
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

Sam King
Aug 31 min read


MONTY ROBERTS: The Man Who Changed the Conversation Between Horse and Human
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

Rory Paddock
Aug 32 min read


TODAY’S TIPS (MONDAY)
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

Matt Polley
Aug 21 min read


BEST OF THE REST (SATURDAY)
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

Rory Paddock
Jul 242 min read


HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED: HOW DO RACEHORSES GET THEIR NAMES?
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

Joe Ambery
Jul 233 min read


TODAY’S TIPS (THURSDAY)
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
Jul 221 min read


HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED: WHY DO RACEHORSES WEAR BLINKERS?
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

Joe Ambery
Jul 174 min read


BEST OF THE REST (SATURDAY)
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

Rory Paddock
Jul 162 min read


INTERNATIONAL RACING REVIEW - PRIX JEAN PRAT
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.

Andrew Nicoll
Jul 142 min read


THE BIG QUESTION - "Is Billy Loughnane Racing's Next Superstar Jockey?"
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

Craig Walsh
Jul 143 min read


HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED: HOW ARE HORSE RACING ODDS CALCULATED?
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

Joe Ambery
Jul 82 min read


TODAY'S TIPS (THURSDAY)
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

Alan Morris
Jul 11 min read


BEST OF THE REST (SATURDAY)
Rory Paddock looks away from the live ITV Racing action and pinpoints a trio of runners worth backing this Saturday. 19:25 LINGFIELD We saw these colours finish in front at Royal Ascot and Rogue Bullet looks to add further success for trainer James Owen. A solid winner at Brighton on yard debut and despite the penalty he has to carry this drop in grade should offset his additional weight. Fellow last time out winner Ancient State aims to claim back to back victories and is t

Rory Paddock
Jun 262 min read


TODAY'S TIPS (THURSDAY)
Alan Morris pinpoints two runners worth following this Thursday as he selects runners from Hamilton and Nottingham. 11:30 NOTTINGHAM A Hands N Heels race and it often pays to focus on prominent racers as hold-up performers can struggle to change gears under inexperienced riders. Volendam fits the bill here having broken his maiden tag recently and will enjoy the return to a mile here. Rusheen Boy’s 6lb rise looks steep for a two-runner race win and the trip is a query. Mbappe

Alan Morris
Jun 241 min read


TODAY'S TIPS (TUESDAY)
Sam King takes in action from Ffos Las and Newbury this Tuesday as he pinpoints runners not to ignore. 16:00 FFOS LAS Buckland Belle has shown improved performances since switched to turf and can continue her rich vein of form here. Rossa Ryan has been going great guns of late and his services also catch the eye, while she’s open to further improvement on the turf having scored in comfortably style at Windsor before finishing a good third over the same course and distance las

Sam King
Jun 221 min read


THE ANTEPOST ANGLE - CORAL ECLIPSE
The Coral Eclipse is one of the most prestigious horse races in the United Kingdom, taking place annually at Sandown Park, located in Esher, Surrey. Established in 1886, this Group 1 flat race is run over a distance of one mile and two furlongs, and it typically attracts a field of top-class thoroughbreds from both the UK and abroad. The race is generally held in early July, serving as a pivotal moment in the British racing calendar, particularly for horses that excel at midd

John Arnold
Jun 222 min read
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