Professor to continue his fine Ascot record in valuable Challenge Cup October 1, 2015 The most high profile racing action this weekend is undoubtedly in Paris, but there are still some intriguing contests on these shores. Ascot’s Challenge Cup (3.45pm) is a hugely valuable affair with £112,000 going to the winner. The field size is limited to 18 to protect the ground for QIPCO British Champions Day [...]
Under pressure Brendan Rodgers may have to settle for a point in the Everton v Liverpool derby October 1, 2015 It is called the friendly derby and Everton and Liverpool have been perfectly happy to share the spoils in recent times. They’ve been inseparable after five of their last six meetings, including each of the last three contests at Goodison Park. On that basis alone, it’s hard to overlook Sportingbet’s 23/10 for the [...]
Donncha miss this one in the Cambridgeshire September 25, 2015 Bill Esdaile previews the best of tomorrow’s high class action WE are heading towards the final few chapters of the 2015 Flat season but there’s still plenty of top class action to come, not least tomorrow’s Cambridgeshire (3.45pm). This is one of the handicaps on the calendar with great heritage and history will well and [...]
Farrell can stick boot into Wales from kicking tee September 25, 2015 Graham Reid looks at the the best of the weekend’s Rugby World Cup action ENGLAND and Wales breathed a collective sigh of relief following their opening Rugby World Cup fixtures. Taking on Fiji and Uruguay respectively, neither were wholly convincing, but each came away with what was required – a bonus point win. Injuries are [...]
Keeping back door closed might be Spurs’ best chance September 25, 2015 Ben Cleminson previews the best of the weekend’s Premier League action DERBY defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday night provided an unwelcome setback for Tottenham. After consecutive wins against Sunderland and Crystal Palace, the 2-1 reverse against their rivals in the Capital One Cup opened up the cracks that those wins had papered over. Spurs still [...]
Improving filly Besharah can stamp her class on Cheveley Park rivals September 24, 2015 Even with the weather set fair for the next few days, I’m expecting the ground to ride no quicker than ‘good’ for tomorrow’s Cheveley Park Stakes (2.35pm). It was good to firm at Newmarket in July when Illuminate held off BESHARAH to land the Cherry Hinton. But I’m expecting William Haggas’ filly to reverse that [...]
McClaren struggling to weather storm with Toon set to lose again September 24, 2015 If Newcastle are only ‘close to a crisis’, as Steve McClaren said following the defeat to Sheffield Wednesday, how much worse will the situation get before the real thing arrives? The 1-0 Capital One Cup reverse came against the Championship side’s second string, don’t forget, and the Magpies sit 19th in the Premier League after [...]
Top Tug and Steps can deliver Jamie Spencer a super Newbury double September 18, 2015 Guessing what the weather is going to do is the hardest part of trying to tip a winner more than 24 hours ahead of the race in question. Last week there was plenty of rain forecast at Doncaster, which led me to headline tip Order Of St George for the St Leger. That [...]
Hot trainer O’Meara could be celebrating another big win September 17, 2015 THE NORTH-South divide is a big problem for the Government and it has been a much debated issue in racing as well. The powerhouse training centres of Newmarket and Lambourn continue to dominate the big races, apart from the odd exception. And if there is one northern handler that has the potential to upset the [...]
Happy Hammers have the weapons to harm Man City September 17, 2015 JUVENTUS’ comeback win over Manchester City will have left Manuel Pellegrini feeling like he was mugged by the Old Lady. The 2-1 loss means City will have to do things the hard way in the Champions League again. They’ve only won three of their last 12 home games in the competition so West Ham – [...]