Cheltenham betting tips: Go Double handed in pursuit of Gold November 11, 2016 FOR THE vast majority of National Hunt racing fans, the season only really gets going on Saturday with the BetVictor Gold Cup (2.25pm) at Cheltenham. There may be a new sponsor in town to replace Paddy Power, but little else about the brilliantly competitive race has changed, including the presence of a potential handicap blot. [...]
Cheltenham betting tips: Wholestone should prove too solid for rivals November 11, 2016 DAY ONE of Cheltenham’s three day Open meeting is always an appetiser to the main fayre, yet Friday's action is still typically competitive for the track. Trainers will have been dreaming about rain over the past few weeks and finally the Gods have spoken. The Neptune Investment Novices’ Hurdle (2.40pm) features a decent field of [...]
Betting: Three Lions to roar to victory over old enemy Scotland November 10, 2016 MUCH has changed in the 144 years since England and Scotland first met in international football, but the rivalry is no less intense. Both sides, who played the 1-2-7 and 2-2-6 formations respectively, were on the pitch for 90 minutes with no break and were due to change ends after each goal. Unfortunately for the [...]
Betting: Bet on England to end Springbok hoodoo in style November 10, 2016 ENGLAND will be looking to end a winless run that has lasted since 2006 as they host the Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday in the first of their Autumn internationals. The Red Rose are unbeaten in 10 internationals under Aussie coach Eddie Jones and will be looking to remain unbeaten for a full calendar year for [...]
Betting: Clinton set to realise decades of planning with White House win November 8, 2016 POLITICS can be a long, winding and exhausting road at the best of times but following US presidential elections requires the stamina of Pheidippides. The first candidate to officially declare in the race to become the 45th president did so 596 days ago when Texas senator Ted Cruz (remember him?) launched his lacklustre campaign. Seemingly [...]
Horse racing betting tips: Southfield can give Nicholls his eighth Badger Ales success November 3, 2016 PAUL Nicholls is always to be feared at Wincanton and the bookmakers are running scared in Saturday's Badger Ales Chase (3.20pm). His two entries are at the head of the market to give him an eighth win in the race, but it’s the current second favourite SOUTHFIELD THEATRE that looks most interesting at 4/1 with [...]
Breeders’ Cup tips: Celestine to strike blow for fillies in Turf Sprint November 3, 2016 BREEDERS' Cup action returns to Santa Anita this weekend and with it comes California Chrome – the so-called ‘Rockstar of Racing’ and his legion of adoring fans. He lines up in tomorrow’s Classic, having already landed career highlights including the Kentucky Derby and the Dubai World Cup. The bargain buy finished third in this race [...]
Betting: Stoke revival to continue as West Ham’s hoodoo returns to haunt November 3, 2016 BOTH West Ham and Stoke have improved of late, seeing their early season relegation worries dissipate for now. Slaven Bilic’s side performed above all expectations last year but have since struggled to settle into their new surroundings at the London Stadium. However, three wins in their last four games has seen the Hammers climb out [...]
Betting tips: Arsenal to spoil Kane’s Spurs return with north London derby triumph November 3, 2016 ARSENAL welcome north London rivals Tottenham to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday lunchtime, looking to keep up their exceptional recent form. The Gunners are 15 games unbeaten, second in the table and into the last-16 of the Champions League – giving supporters a reason to smile. Arsene Wenger’s side thumped hapless Sunderland last weekend and [...]
Horse racing betting tips: Wetherby first before Ballyoptic sets sights on the World October 27, 2016 CHELTENHAM notebooks are well and truly open and Saturday's meeting at Wetherby could see a couple more additions. Gold Cup hopeful Cue Card looks an obvious winner of the Charlie Hall Chase, but remains an unattractive betting proposition at 8/11. I’m therefore more interested in the West Yorkshire Hurdle (2.45pm) where BALLYOPTIC, who is currently [...]