Sweet on Vanillier and Beauport in open Grand National March 18, 2025 THERE’S no doubt that the changes made to the Grand National have fundamentally altered the race as a spectacle, but they haven’t diminished the thrill of backing the winner of the race. With regards this year’s renewal, I think I’ve found a pair of fancies who could go well over the four-and-a-quarter-mile marathon trip and [...]
Beau Balko looks worth the Risk on good ground March 18, 2025 AFTER the drama of last week’s Cheltenham Festival, where the highs and lows of racing were so clearly demonstrated, this weekend has a low-key feel to it. That isn’t to say there isn’t some decent racing though and both Newbury and Kelso host premier cards. Perhaps the best betting race on Saturday is Newbury’s BetVictor [...]
Size’s Country to Dance to another Valley victory March 18, 2025 TRAINER John Size continues to churn out winners on a regular basis with the steady stream of winners showing no signs of abating. The ‘Master Trainer’ has gone four winners clear in the Trainers’ Championship table after another winning treble at Sha Tin last Sunday and has saddled nine winners from five meetings staged since [...]
Quick Spirits can go boom for Newnham March 18, 2025 HONG Kong racing enthusiasts can look forward to another all-action nine-race programme at Happy Valley on Wednesday, with the feature race on the card being the Class Two Sports Handicap (2.50pm) over six furlongs. Favourite backers in the city will be on good terms with themselves at present, with 10 market leaders obliging from 19 [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 19: Midlands Grand National and Sha Tin March 14, 2025 Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile are joined by Lucinda Russell to cover off the Midlands Grand National, while Wally Pyrah is back with his selections for Sha Tin in Hong Kong. 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 [...]
Sky’s the limit for Size’s Jewellery March 14, 2025 RACING in Hong Kong moves from its regular Sunday slot to Saturday when Sha Tin hosts a 10-race programme and features a couple of hotly-contested handicaps. There seems to be no stopping master trainer John Size saddling winners in the city at present. Currently sitting at the top of the Trainers’ Championship table with 39 [...]
Kaholo Angel can overcome bad Karma for Fownes March 14, 2025 SATURDAY’s feature race on the Sha Tin card is the £300,000 Kowloon Tong Club Trophy (8.05am), a handicap over one mile. This is a tough race to call with the majority of the nine contenders having good chances if running to their best. Voyage Samurai is the likely leader but has been below-par in recent [...]
I know you Thinkin it’s crazy to take on Galopin Des Champs March 13, 2025 FRIDAY’s Gold Cup (4:00pm) brings four days of the Cheltenham Festival to a climax and there’s the potential for one of the all-time greats to be crowned. If Galopin Des Champs isn’t already in that conversation as a two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, then he undoubtedly will be if becoming the first horse since Best [...]
Lulamba can sparkle as Henderson seeks eighth Triumph March 13, 2025 THIS year’s Cheltenham Festival has often had punters scratching their heads. Constitution Hill, Jonbon and Ballyburn have all been well-fancied disappointments at the meeting, but for Friday’s action, I think there’s at least one popular punters’ pick who will oblige, barring the obvious Galopin Des Champs. LULAMBA caught many people’s attention when the social media [...]
The Punter Podcast Episode 18: Day 4 of the Cheltenham Festival March 13, 2025 Bill Esdaile and Tom Marriott give their pointers on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival. 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 coverage of [...]