The Punter Podcast Episode 24: Grand National Day! April 4, 2025 Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile give their fancies for the Grand National and its supporting card, plus Shark Hanlon – trainer of National runner Hewick – gives an update on the horse’s preparations for the big day. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a decade with a [...]
Sky Jewellery can go Boom again for Size and Bowman April 4, 2025 A COUPLE of progressive gallopers who have caught the public’s imagination in recent times, step back onto the turf at Sha Tin this weekend and will be fancied to resume winning form. Expectations were high as the Chris So-trained THE BOOM BOX would make it four wins on the bounce, before the son of Spirit [...]
Feeling that Bentley can get the job done aboard Helene April 4, 2025 HONG Kong racing fans have plenty to look forward to when Sha Tin hosts a 10-race programme on Sunday, featuring the Class Two Faculty of Education Alumni Handicap (9.10am) over a mile. A small but select band of gallopers include the ultra-consistent front-runner Voyage Samurai, a winner of four races, with an impressive record of [...]
Tote Grand National 2025 Offer – Bet £5 Get £20 In Bonuses April 4, 2025 The biggest race in British horse racing takes place this weekend with the Grand National as 34 horses tackle the 4 miles and 2 ½ furlong course to become champion of the prestigious race. The Grand National free bet offers from the country’s top bookmakers are almost as big as the race. We are taking [...]
Grand National Free Bets and Betting Offers 2025 April 4, 2025 The Grand National is one of the most highly anticipated events in the horse racing calendar, alongside the Cheltenham Festival. It is a great opportunity to bet on this exciting market, and the vast range of betting offers and Grand National free bet promotions make it even better. This article will cover everything horse racing [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 23: Day 2 of the Grand National Festival at Aintree April 3, 2025 Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile run through the second day of the 2025 Grand National Festival, plus Rebecca Menzies provides an update on Swingingonthesteel’s run on Grand National Day and how you can still buy a share in the horse. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 22: Day 1 of the Grand National Festival at Aintree April 2, 2025 Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile run through the opening day of the 2025 Grand National Festival from Aintree. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a decade with a primary focus on horseracing. Throughout the season ‘The Punter’ will preview the weekend’s action every Friday along with in-depth [...]
Gavin Sheehan: More than meets the eye to classy, brave Hewick April 2, 2025 GAVIN Sheehan is set to ride Hewick for Shark Hanlon in this Saturday’s Grand National and the BetVictor ambassador believes that size won’t matter for the 10-year-old as he has his sights set on a big run from his small partner. Describing his mount in three words, Sheehan said: “The first word that comes to [...]
It’ll be no tragedy if speedy Tripoli denies Romeo April 2, 2025 HORSES who have missed Cheltenham often have the edge at Aintree, and that looks to be the case with my three picks for Friday’s action. The Grade One Sefton Novices’ Hurdle (4.40pm) looks wide-open and I fancy BATTLE BORN LAD. Mark Walford’s contender is unbeaten over hurdles and was particularly impressive when bolting up at [...]
Spillane’s time to Tower over his opposition in Aintree Bowl April 2, 2025 AINTREE’s three-day Grand National Festival begins on Thursday as we build up to the 2025 Grand National itself on Saturday. There’s plenty to look forward to before that though with no less than four Grade One contests on Thursday’s card, which begins with the Manifesto Novices’ Chase (1.45pm). Jango Baie produced an astonishing late finish [...]