All posts tagged "odds"
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News
/ 1 day agoAidan O’Brien declares big two for Futurity Trophy Stakes clash at Doncaster
Aidan O’Brien has declared both Benvenuto Cellini and Hawk Mountain for the final Group One of the season in Britain on...
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Irish Racing
/ 1 month agoNELSON SAILS TO FIRST WIN: Karl Hedley is ready to leap into the Irish jumps season
Summer is now fading fast, and the focus rightly begins to shine on the national hunt season proper in Ireland. I...
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Irish Racing
/ 1 month agoReaders’ Letters: Holding the folding
PLACEPOT PETE FUNNY how things stick in your head, in racing as well as everywhere else. I can still picture as...
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Tales from the Betting Ring
/ 1 month agoBETTER THAN PROPER JOB: Simon Nott takes ‘work’ to the beach and Ireland’s Laytown Races
It’s been 12 months, this meeting last year since I was racing in Ireland which is far too long given how...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month agoTRAPPING A WINNER: Francis Fitzgerald offers a basic guide to picking out a top dog at the track
A night at the dogs is fast, loud, exciting and full of adrenaline. Greyhound racing is simple on the face of...
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Racing Ahead
/ 1 month ago‘LIGHT BRIGADE IN BLACK OUT’: Rolf Johnson fears tax protest has merely added to muddle in funding fight
RACING’S Light Brigade – but is anybody in charge? Unity against tax rises on betting is all very well. But the...
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News
/ 1 month agoBen Morgan’s Saturday tips – Ayr & Newbury – Silver Cup could be sweet like Candy
Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for this weekend’s action at Ayr & Newbury.
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News
/ 1 month agoBen Morgan’s Saturday tips – Chester, Doncaster & Leopardstown – January to be Hottest on record
Racing Ahead's resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for this weekend's action at Chester, Doncaster and Leopardstown.
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 months agoHistory of the Greyhound Derby: The Early Years to Towcester
The inaugural English Greyhound Derby was held at White City Stadium in London back in 1927. It’s now firmly established as...
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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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Irish Racing
/ 2 months agoDavy keeps it in family: Karl Hedley focuses on the eye-catchers from Ballybrit summer highlight
The Galway Festival was the main centrepiece of the Irish summer and I have selected a few eye catchers from that...
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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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News
/ 2 months agoBen Morgan’s Saturday Newbury tips – Poet could be Epic
Racing Ahead’s resident tipster Ben Morgan gives his best bets at Newbury on Saturday Newbury 1.50 – Poet could be Epic...
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Glorious Goodwood
/ 3 months agoBen Morgan’s Glorious Goodwood Day One tips – Noble to become 7f Champion?
Our resident tipster, Ben Morgan, gives his best bets for the opening day at Glorious Goodwood Goodwood 1.55 – Have a...
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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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Racing Ahead
/ 3 months agoA Touch of Class
PLACEPOT PETE ONE thing I’ve noticed down the years is how the lower grade horses – Classes 5 and 6 –...
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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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Irish Racing
/ 3 months agoCheck this out for hot action: Karl Hedley basks in the summer highlights of the Flat in Ireland
Ballydoyle star filly Minnie Hauk sealed the Oaks double for Aidan O’Brien, adding the Irish Oaks to her Epsom triumph and...
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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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News
/ 4 months agoDurban July Review: A whacky raceday that deserves a visit
After two days of getting up at stupid o’clock to meet the trainers, witness the gallops, and enjoy the spectacular scenery...
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Racing Festivals
/ 4 months agoSatono Reve settling in well as Royal Ascot support continues
Confidence is building that Satono Reve can become the first Japanese-trained winner at Royal Ascot. The sprinter is in the care...
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News
/ 5 months agoBratton Down Racing: Red-hot favourite Ninth Wave cruises to 25-length victory
Bratton Down brought down the curtain on the 2024-25 season on Sunday for the Devon and Cornwall area. Seven races took...
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News
/ 5 months agoBen Morgan’s Saturday tips – Chester, Haydock and York – Angel to run Riot on the Roodee
Our resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets on Saturday from Chester, Haydock and York. Haydock 3.33 I’ll start with...
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Irish Racing
/ 5 months agoMode’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...
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoBeach weather cools the cash: Simon Nott’s tales from the Bookies’ side of the counter
Simon Nott shares more of his tales from the other side of the counter As always it was a joy to...
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Racing Ahead
/ 5 months agoLow numbers but top sport: Mike Drowne follows the pointers to a great day at the races in Devon
Upcott Cross hosted a six-race card on Sunday, Clerk of the course, John Heard and the Eggesford team did a fantastic...
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News
/ 5 months agoBen Morgan’s Saturday tips – Beverley & Curragh – Angel not making up the Numbers at Beverley
Our resident tipster Ben Morgan gives his best picks from Saturday’s action at Beverley and Curragh Beverley 2.10 – Chepstow Numbers...
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News
/ 5 months agoIrish Guineas Weekend 2025: Gold Cup analysis and preview
It is Ireland’s turn to capture the eyes of the racing world – as the 2025 Irish Guineas Weekend gets underway...
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News
/ 5 months agoNews from Point-To-Point writer Mike Drowne – Reviewing the dramatic Upcott Cross race card
By Mike Drowne For exclusive stories and all the detailed Racing news you need, subscribe to the Racing Ahead website, digital edition, or...





