Horse racing betting tips: Village Vic back to pitch his tent at Cheltenham December 9, 2016 WHEN the rain finally arrived a month ago in time for Cheltenham’s Open meeting, trainers breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of some proper winter jumping conditions. Yet, just four weeks on and clerk of the course Simon Claisse has been forced to turn on the taps to maintain decent ground. It’s been [...]
Horse racing betting tips: Japanese raiders look set to take Hong Kong by storm December 8, 2016 SHA TIN Racecourse in Hong Kong stages its glittering Longines International meeting on Sunday morning. The good news for racing fans in this country is that for the first time Racing UK (Sky channel 432) will show Sunday’s meeting, as well as racing from both Sha Tin and Happy Valley going forward. Those early risers [...]
Betting: Draw specialists United and Spurs to continue the trend December 8, 2016 JOSE Mourinho has hardly had the start he dreamed of after taking over at Manchester United The Red Devils are 13 points behind leaders and Mourinho’s former club Chelsea, and are already facing a battle for fourth. His side host Tottenham, who have been beaten just once in the Premier League but have already drawn [...]
Betting: Man City to pile more misery on back-to-earth Leicester December 8, 2016 LEICESTER’S peculiarity of winning the Premier League last season has only been matched by their defence of it this term. Claudio Ranieri’s Foxes have one win in nine league games, and sit two points off the drop zone. Make no mistake, last year’s unlikely winners are in a relegation battle. Leicester face Manchester City tomorrow [...]
Betting: The Becher Chase looks like one for Arthur and Gordon December 2, 2016 For most racing fans there is no finer sight than seeing the best two mile chasers zip round Sandown Park’s tough and examining course. Sire De Grugy bids to make history in tomorrow’s Tingle Creek (3.00pm) by becoming only the second horse to win this great race three times. He seemed back to his very [...]
Betting: Nothing to split ‘super-managers’ Conte and Guardiola at the Etihad December 2, 2016 A pair of the Premier League’s top clubs, and top managers, go head-to-head on Saturday in a match that could go a long way to deciding the destination of the trophy in May. Chelsea visit the Etihad to take on Manchester City, leading the table, and their opponents, by a solitary point. The Blues have reeled [...]
Betting: Australia to provide England with stern test at Twickenham December 2, 2016 A record-equalling 14th consecutive victory is the prize for England as they host Australia at Twickenham on Saturday. A win at the home of rugby will complete an unbeaten calendar year for Eddie Jones’ side and a fourth successive victory over The Wallabies. Australia will be seeking revenge after The Red Rose completed an unprecedented 3-0 [...]
Betting: Chelsea to extend winning run over out-of-form Tottenham at Stamford Bridge November 24, 2016 The last time Tottenham won away at Chelsea, Dele Alli and last week’s goalscorer Harry Winks were still six years away from being born. Since Gary Lineker’s late winner in 1990, 26 years and 29 games have passed without Spurs tasting victory at Stamford Bridge. Mauricio Pochettino’s side travel to west London tomorrow knowing they [...]
Betting: Koeman would settle for a point on St Mary’s return November 24, 2016 All eyes will be on Ronald Koeman as he returns to Southampton for the first time this weekend, as his Everton side travel to St Mary’s on Sunday. The Dutch manager enjoyed two successful years with the Saints, guiding them to sixth place last year, their highest ever Premier League finish. However, he switched the south [...]
Horseracing betting tips: Fry’s hurdler won’t be Behind for long at Newbury November 24, 2016 PUNTERS heading to Newbury on Friday looking for Cheltenham Festival clues may not have to wait long as Nicky Henderson’s highly-regarded Jenkins is set to make his hurdling debut in the opener (12.30pm). He is unlikely to be much of a price today, so the more speculative amongst you could do a lot worse than take [...]