Karl Hedley

Karl Hedley is a leading tipster and our Irish race reviewer.

In 2007, he saw off over 6,000 entrants to win the Racing Post Search For a Tipster competition.

He is a regular racegoer and can often be found at his local track Down Royal, where he engages with fellow punters on a regular basis.

During a career which is now into its second decade, Karl has written numerous features for the likes of the Irish Post, The Irish Field. GG.co.uk, Punters Lounge and of course Racing Ahead.

He reviews Irish Racing on a monthly basis for Racing Ahead, advising readers to notebook future winners.

Karl remains one of the best tipsters in the UK and features in the Racing Post Naps Competition on a daily basis.

He has napped winners as big as 33/1 and has finished in the top three of the naps table on three separate occasions.

Karl loves nothing more than to visit racetracks in Ireland (Especially Leopardstown and The Curragh), so if you see him around be sure to stop and say hello.

News By Karl Hedley

Irish Racing
/ 2 weeks ago

Karl Headly: Gavoo ready to go at Galway Festival

Karl Hedley sees Flat up the pace as yards gear up for Galway Festival The Flat season is well and truly...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 1 month ago

Mode’s right on trend for Billy: Karl Hedley picks out highlights from a busy month’s racing in Ireland

The Flat season is now in full swing here and whilst there are still national hunt meetings taking place, I shall...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 3 months ago

LIFFEY RIGHT IN THE SWIM

Karl Hedley keeps track on contenders across the water as the Flat picks up pace Colin Keane Cheltenham, Aintree, Fairy-house and...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 4 months ago

All positive for Michael: Karl Hedley sees O’Callaghan off to winning start as Irish action warms up

The Cheltenham Festival has come and gone and it now seems appropriate to focus on another couple of big meetings such...

By Karl Hedley
Cheltenham Festival
/ 5 months ago

Dublin Racing Festival winners to watch: Final Demand for starters

Karl Hedley has had a close eye on Festival prospects across the Irish Sea as Ireland looks to continue their recent...

By Karl Hedley
Cheltenham Festival
/ 6 months ago

New Year’s Festival Clues in Ireland

Karl Hedley takes a look at some New Year's winner from Ireland and how their Cheltenham Festival aspirations might have been...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 6 months ago

Gavin’s joy at Mason return: Casting an eye over Ireland’s rising stars

Karl Hedley casts an eye over the rising stars across the water in Ireland.

By Karl Hedley
Featured
/ 7 months ago

Down Royal Review: Envoi Allen back on top

Karl Hedley reports on Down Royal's major jumps meeting as Envoi Allen and Brighterdaysahead star

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 8 months ago

ALL SET FOR FRESH START

Karl Hedley is on the spot for the new season action across Ireland The nights are drawing in now and the...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 10 months ago

DREAMING JUMPS IN FOR CIAN WIN

Karl Hedley follows the changing seasons across the Irish Sea Summer is now fading fast, and the focus rightly begins to...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 10 months ago

FEUD GETS THE PARTY ROLLING

Karl Hedley savours the Galway Festival action and picks out the summer highlights at Ballybrit The Galway Festival was the centrepiece...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 12 months ago

SERIOUS JOY HAS LYONS MADE UP

Karl Hedley sends an update on the Flat action from across the Irish Sea The weather is really starting to heat...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 1 year ago

DYLAN GETS ZEM IN AS LIFFEY FLOWS FOR PAT

Karl Hedley sets about spotting Irish talent ahead of Galway and Curragh highlights The Flat season is well and truly upon...

By Karl Hedley
Racing Ahead
/ 1 year ago

TWENTY UP AND PLENTY AHEAD

In our anniversary month founder Stephen Mullen recalls early days of Racing Ahead OVER by Christmas was the general attitude when...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 1 year ago

FLAT IS SIMMERING AT IRISH TRACKS

Karl Hedley casts an eye over the up and coming stars of the summer action over on the Emerald Isle The...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 1 year ago

IT’S THE NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

Karl Hedley looks at Ireland’s young speedsters ready to fly the flag on the Flat Cheltenham, Aintree, Fairy-house and Punchestown have...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 1 year ago

GET SET FOR AN EASTER CRACKER!

Karl Hedley picks out runners and riders who can shine in the aftermath of Cheltenham Charles Byrnes The Cheltenham Festival has...

By Karl Hedley
Cheltenham Festival
/ 1 year ago

WILLIE’S DANCING IN FULL FESTIVAL MOOD

Mullins is red-hot in Dublin as he parades Ireland’s powerhouse Festival charge, says Karl Hedley DUBLIN Racing Festival offered some great...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 1 year ago

HENRY BOOGIES INTO FULL FESTIVAL SWING

Karl Hedley ushers in the joys of Spring at the Irish tracks The Spring festivals are rapidly racing towards us, none...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 2 years ago

I’VE GOT FESTIVAL FEVER

Karl Hedley is looking forward to a brilliant week of Irish racing in the capital With the new year upon us,...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 2 years ago

CHAMPIONS CROWNED ALREADY

Karl Hedley gets stuck into the early jumps action in Ireland where new stars are already emerging The action over the...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 2 years ago

JUMPERS WITH BIG TARGETS

Karl Hedley with some horses that can hit the ground running this season The nights are drawing in and the Flat...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 2 years ago

NOW THE JUMPERS ARE BACK

Karl Hedley has spotted some early jumps horses who can improve their form over the coming months Effernock Fizz Summer is...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 2 years ago

EYECATCHERS FROM A BUMPER GALWAY GALA

Karl Hedley has pinpointed his runners to follow from the big summer Festival jamboree Mark Walsh The Galway Festival was the...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 2 years ago

On the hunt for future winners

Karl Hedley rounds up the best performances on Irish racecourses with a view to future success The weather is really starting...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 2 years ago

Seven crazy days in Galway

Karl Hedley is looking forward to another action-packed festival The Flat season is well and truly upon us and horses are...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 2 years ago

Strong team heading for Epsom and Ascot

Karl Hedley reports on how the Irish Flat season has got underway The Flat season is now in full swing here...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 2 years ago

My deadly dozen

Karl Hedley with his horses to follow on both sides of the Irish Sea this season Cheltenham, Aintree, Fairyhouse and Punchestown...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 2 years ago

IRISH FESTIVAL THAT PACKS A PUNCH

Karl Hedley turns his attention to Punchestown which holds its annual high-class meeting this month The Cheltenham Festival has come and...

By Karl Hedley
Irish Racing
/ 2 years ago

STRONG IRISH CHALLENGE IS READY TO GO

Karl Hedley predicts which raiders from the Emerald Isle will pay dividends at this year’s Cheltenham Festival Once again, ahead of...

By Karl Hedley