No Planning has the attributes needed for Becher stamina test December 3, 2015 The build-up to the 2016 Grand National begins at Aintree on Saturday afternoon with the Becher Chase (1.40pm) run over the famous spruce-topped fences. Even though this race is over a mile and a quarter less than the National itself, it’s still set to be a stamina-sapping slog as the ground is already soft, with a [...]
Tingle Creek: Tiara can produce another sparkling display at Sandown December 3, 2015 The Tingle Creek (3.00pm) was robbed of its star performer when Willie Mullins’ high class chaser Un De Sceaux was ruled out on Wednesday. It’s a real shame that he won’t line up, although, as he was 4/7, the race is a much more attractive betting proposition. He is now a best-priced 7/4 favourite for the [...]
Hennessy Gold Cup betting odds: The Young Master is the best value call despite recent blip November 27, 2015 Sadly this year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Coneygree failed to sparkle in a pre-race gallop and has been ruled out of tomorrow’s Hennessy Gold Cup (3.00pm). That leaves World Hurdle runner-up Saphir Du Rheu at the head of the weights and the market at just 7/2 with Betway. Paul Nicholls has never made any secret about [...]
Newbury betting odds: Richard Johnson and Wait for Me to put down a marker November 27, 2015 Richard Johnson is taking full advantage of AP McCoy’s retirement this season and he is surely now the champion jockey in waiting. And much deserved too. In his Betway Insider blog on Monday, he flagged up the chances of WAIT FOR ME in this afternoon’s closing maiden hurdle (3.45pm). This son of Saint Des Saints [...]
Leicester City v Manchester United betting tips: Foxes’ flimsy defence could offset Vardy prowess in front of goal November 27, 2015 Who would have predicted that after 13 games, Leicester City against Manchester United would be a top-of-the-table clash? Claudio Ranieri has done a fantastic job with the Foxes, and they lead the Premier League on merit. After recording another convincing win against Newcastle in their last fixture, they will head into this fixture confident of [...]
Frankie to lay a solid Foundation for next season October 23, 2015 Frankie Dettori must have to pinch himself when he looks back on this season. The world’s most famous jockey has had plenty of lows in recent years, but they have been laid to rest after a quite remarkable 2015. Golden Horn has been his saviour. Wins in the Investec Derby, Coral Eclipse, Irish Champion [...]
Rampant Kiwis will be too strong for South Africa October 23, 2015 Graham Reid tackles the tips ahead of the Rugby World Cup semi-finals THE RUGBY World Cup field has been whittled down to four and I’m convinced this quartet is the best the competition has to offer. Blowing away the Northern Hemisphere challenge is one thing, but now the Rugby Championship sides will all need to [...]
Now is the time for Highland to finally take some Acclaim this season October 22, 2015 If at first you don't succeed, try, try and try again. Well, followers of HIGHLAND ACCLAIM will know that old proverb all too well and might think me mad for suggesting he can break his season-long losing habit at Doncaster (3.10pm) this afternoon. David O’Meara’s frustrating four-year-old will be having his 12th run of [...]
Manchester Derby predictions: City and United set to share the spoils in Sunday showdown October 22, 2015 In a weekend of derbies there are another two on Sunday. Sunderland versus Newcastle whets the appetite at midday, ahead of Manchester City’s visit to Old Trafford a couple of hours later. Manchester United claimed a 4-2 victory when the sides met there last season. The good news for anyone planning to tune in [...]
QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot preview: Jack Hobbs to give Gosden yet another big win October 16, 2015 What a season it’s been for John Gosden. The master of Clarehaven has plundered big prizes almost on a weekly basis and the trainers’ championship is now in the bag. He’d love to end the campaign on a high and he has a massive chance of winning his first QIPCO Champion Stakes tomorrow (3.05pm). [...]