All posts tagged "Betting"
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoWinners played ‘life’s handicap’: Rolf Johnson tribute to Antony Winlaw – ‘with apologies to Kipling’
Antony Roger Sebastian de Winton Winlaw; most associates knew him as ‘Winlaw’ (time was when surnames were the norm as the...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoWhen Simon called Holt: ‘Voice of the Racecourse’ talking to Star Sports at Bath Racecourse
Simon Holt, one of Britain’s top horse racing commentators, has been a familiar voice on racecourses and national television since the...
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Tales from the Betting Ring
/ 2 months agoBright start for big finish: Simon Nott has been out following the money at Brighton and Ascot
I rarely get to Brighton, it’s a fair schlep from the Shire, but I do enjoy the racing there when the...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoA Song to remember: Graham Buddry recalls the thrilling pace of brilliant miler Soviet Song
This month we revisit another of those superstars of the turf who has generally slipped from the mass consciousness but should...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoSaddle stars off the leash: Horse racing legends set to boost Lambourn whippet charity race day
Bragging rights in the horse racing industry will be on the line this month as some of the sport’s most recognisable...
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Racing Ahead
/ 2 months agoNight at the dogs: Frankie Fitzgerald laps up the thrills, fun and food at Romford stadium
Ever since two people stood in a field and one boasted that their greyhound was faster than the other, a sport...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 months agoYouth is Key to Old Race: Andy Newton examines betting facts for Cambridgeshire Handicap
Andy Newton examines the crucial betting facts for Newmarket highlight One of the big Flat racing handicaps each season is the...
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Andy Newton
/ 2 months agoHistory Makers: Andy Newton picks out key facts of the Ayr Gold Cup
Andy Newton picks out key facts and stats around the Scottish showpiece Away from the Scottish Grand National, one of the...
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Talking Two-Year-Olds
/ 2 months agoTrue Love in a power cut: Ian Heitman sees Murray and Egan rise from Ballydoyle’s Phoenix misery
The intended clash between two of Aidan O’Brien’s Royal Ascot winners - Gstaad, winner of the Coventry Stakes, and True Love,...
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Featured
/ 2 months agoEbor Festival 2025: Ebor Handicap analysis and preview
The 2025 Ebor Festival will capture the eyes of the racing world this week, as York racecourse’s premier meeting gets underway. ...
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Racing Festivals
/ 2 months agoEbor Festival 2025: Juddmonte International Stakes analysis and preview
The 2025 Ebor Festival gets underway next week, with York set to stage four days of prestigious racing action. Four Group...
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Glorious Goodwood
/ 3 months agoGlorious Goodwood 2025: Nassau Stakes preview and analysis
The 2025 flat season continues with one of the premier festivals of the year, as Glorious Goodwood gets underway. Sixteen Group...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoRobert Cooper: It’s a man actually, Derek Thompson…
Robert Cooper welcomes Derek ‘Big Fella’ Thompson to the ‘quiet’ life Time flies when you’re having a good time, and since...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoAPPLE BLOSSOMS IN HQ’S JULY SUN: Ian Heitman sees Crimson Rose lead charge for Charlie’s young stars
Royal Ascot was a disappointing meeting for leading trainer Charlie Appleby whose only winner from 12 runners came courtesy of his...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoTOP DRAW ZOE BUCKED TREND
Andy Newton picks out the stats in big-money York handicap highlight The end of August is always showcased with the four-day...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoAGE MATTERS: Andy Newton offers Stewards’ Cup Betting Guide to kick off the month
The five-day Glorious Goodwood meeting comes a tad earlier this year – running from Tuesday July 29 through to Saturday August...
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News
/ 3 months agoCracking read for track fans
Racing Ahead editor Alex Gifford reviews Robin Chater’s new book With track attendances on the rise there is hope in the...
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Tales from the Betting Ring
/ 3 months agoBIG BETS CAN CAUSE UPSET: Simon Nott recounts his latest tales from the Betting Ring…regardless
The deadline for the July issue was too early for me to cover Royal Ascot for Racing Ahead but I did...
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Paul Jacobs
/ 3 months agoFRENCH AIMS TO SEE OFF RAIDERS: Paul Jacobs backs Roger Varian’s Duke to bag the Ebor riches
The eighth month of the year is always a jewel in the crown in British horse racing with the back end...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoGraham Buddry: Fantastic Light sparkled beside the best
Graham Buddry recalls Fantastic Light shining bright in shadow of Galileo Each season is primarily remembered for one outstanding performer and...
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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoMARK OF THE TRUE WINNER
Nick Townsend with more insights from training legend Mark Johnston Mark and Charlie Johnston, and All trainers enjoy plucking some delicious...
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Racing Festivals
/ 3 months agoGlorious Goodwood 2025: Goodwood Cup analysis and preview
Next week will see the return of one of Britain’s sporting highlights of the year, the 2025 Glorious Goodwood Festival. The...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 4 months agoEpsom Derby recall: Money was down but so was the crowd
Simon Nott recounts his betting ring tales from the Epsom Derby meeting Oaks Day I had been looking forward to my...
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Andy Newton
/ 4 months agoAndy Newton: Troy sets standard at Sandown Summer highlight
Andy Newton explores the facts about the Sandown summer highlight. Twelve months ago, we saw City Of Troy ‘Eclipse’ his rivals...
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News
/ 4 months agoRaising a glass to this sponsor: John Smith’s remarkable York highlight sponsorship
Proud stat for the brewers backing York highlight for record 66 years Into July we trot and it’s mad to think...
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Racing Ahead
/ 4 months agoFIELD IS OPEN FOR GOSDENS: Ian Heitman reviews highlights and the young stars at Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot 2025 began under perfect summer Flat racing conditions, fast ground and warm and sunny weather. Field Of Gold Docklands...
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Racing Festivals
/ 4 months agoBen Morgan’s Royal Ascot Day 4 tips – It’s Hammer Time on Day 4
Our resident tipster Ben Morgan gives his best picks for day four at Royal Ascot 2.30 – Signora to be crowned...
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Racing Festivals
/ 4 months agoBen Morgan’s Royal Ascot Day 3 tips – Tornado ready to blow Ascot away
Our resident tipster Ben Morgan gives his best picks for day three at Ascot 2.30 – Light to guide us home...
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News
/ 4 months agoBen Morgan’s Royal Ascot Day 2 tips – Moore to sail home on The Liffey
Our resident tipster Ben Morgan gives his picks for day two day at Royal Ascot 2.30 – Queen Mary looks a little...
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News
/ 4 months agoRoyal Ascot 2025: The Prince Of Wales’ Stakes analysis and preview
Ascot racecourse will open its gates for Britain’s richest flat meeting next week – the 2025 Royal Ascot Festival. Thirty-five races...