Rome set to rise again and conquer Chesterfield Cup July 28, 2025 DAY ONE at Glorious Goodwood kicks off with a typically competitive handicap in the form of the Chesterfield Cup (1.20pm). The one-mile-two-furlong contest tends to attract several unexposed types, with many prominent in the market for this year’s renewal, however it’s the more experienced runners that I’d rather look at. The winner of this race [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 41: Day One and Two of Glorious Goodwood July 28, 2025 Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile spin through the opening two days of Glorious Goodwood. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a decade with a primary focus on horseracing.
Axe The Racing Tax: British Horseracing Authority launches petition July 28, 2025 The British Horseracing Authority has called on the public to sign a petition urging the Government to “Axe The Racing Tax” and save the sport from a £330m hit. It comes as the BHA publishes independent research which estimates that the proposed tax increase would cost racing £66m a year and instantly jeopardise almost 3,000 [...]
French raider Calandagan to be crowned in the King George July 22, 2025 ASCOT is the main port of call this Saturday for a high-class card featuring the premier middle-distance race of mid-summer, the Group One King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (4.10pm). Last year, the spoils were claimed by France’s Goliath, who ran out an impressive winner under Christophe Soumillon for trainer Francis-Henri Graffard. I fancy [...]
Rhyme to hit right Royal tune and deny return of the Maq July 22, 2025 SATURDAY also sees action up north as York hosts a Group Two-headed card, where rain has finally arrived after a bone-dry period. The feature York Stakes (2.40pm) has attracted an interesting field and for the first time will be part of World Pool’s offering alongside eight races from Ascot. Almaqam heads the ante-post betting, and [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 40: King George Day at Ascot and York July 22, 2025 Bill Esdaile is joined by Ben Cleminson to preview the weekend’s big races from Ascot on King George Day and York, as well an update from Bill on his horses King of Stars and Lipsink ahead of their potential engagements on Saturday. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for [...]
Fair chance Angellica will come good in the Hackwood July 15, 2025 OFTEN when assessing a race for an ante-post selection several horses catch the eye, but Saturday’s Hackwood Stakes (2.57pm) from Newbury strikes me as a contest where nothing looks to hold flawless claims. Regional is a standout on form, having finished third behind American Affair in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot. He [...]
All aboard the Northern Express to pull away from Ascot rivals July 15, 2025 THERE is Classic action across the Irish Sea on Saturday as the Curragh hosts the Irish Oaks. It’s a race that oftens turns into a Ballydoyle benefit and this renewal looks the same, with Epsom heroine Minnie Hauk currently long odds-on. I don’t have a bet in mind for this yet, but it’d be worth [...]
Rocket ready to dig out another win to close out season in style July 15, 2025 HONG Kong’s racing season concludes today when Happy Valley hosts an action-packed nine-race programme to celebrate the season finale. Expect plenty of entertainment along the way for the 20,000 plus racegoers who will witness international musical entertainment, a breathtaking fireworks display and a jockeys’ parade for racing fans. There will also be the crowning of [...]
Endued and Aeris can secure perfect send off for Yung July 15, 2025 EXPECT a poignant send off from local racing fans when trainer Benno Yung calls time on his 12-year career in Hong Kong and saddles his final runners at Happy Valley. The affable and well-liked 66-year-old has suffered serious health problems over the last couple of years but will be hoping to go out on a [...]