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Jan- 2022 -14 January
Galvin has the Class to Win The Grand National In 2022
Cheltenham Festival winner Galvin is likely to have his first shot at the Grand National at Aintree in April. The seven-year-old will have an excellent chance of giving Irish trainer Gordon Elliott another success in the world’s most famous steeplechase. Galvin was victorious in the National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham back in March last year. That victory…
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Jun- 2021 -25 JuneAdvice
The Ultimate 2021 Irish Derby Guide
The 2020 Irish Derby was unusual for many reasons, not least the fact that it was held behind closed doors as a result of coronavirus restrictions. However, it will be business as usual at the Curragh Racecourse this year, with a capacity crowd expected to cheer on the runners and riders as they compete for the 155th Irish Derby crown. In…
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May- 2021 -27 MayAdvice
Grand National 2022!
The Grand National is in the books for yet another year. The 2020 edition of the famous horse race was won by Minella Times, as the Irish-bred horse outran 39 other competitors. The 2021 Grand National was a historic one, as jockey Rachel Blackmore became the first woman to win the race. Winning trainer, Henry de Bromhead, also continued a…
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27 MayAdvice
Highlighting Some Royal Ascot Runners
5 horses you might like to follow ahead of Royal Ascot The flat horse racing season has got off to a barnburner of a start. The QIPCO Guineas Festival at Newmarket jump-started the flat horse racing season at the beginning of May. Already, fans are gearing up for the biggest event of the summer – Royal Ascot. The annual summer…
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Mar- 2021 -8 MarchAdvice
The Three Most Likely Winners at the Cheltenham Festival 2021
The 2021 Cheltenham Festival (16th – 19th March) is fast approaching. It is, of course, one of the busiest times of the year for bookmakers and punters; even if the lack of fans in attendance this year means that all the betting will be done away from the course. Tens of millions will be placed on the 28 races, with the bookies…
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Feb- 2021 -3 FebruaryAdvice
Leading Novice Hurdle Prospects for 2021 Cheltenham Festival
With the 2021 Cheltenham Festival getting ever closer, contenders are emerging for the novice hurdle races all the time. Many of the top prospects are trained in Ireland, so it could pay to keep your eyes on races in Emerald Isle. Taking that into account, here are some of leading novice hurdle contenders for Grade 1 honours come Cheltenham. Ballyadam Racehorse owners…
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Dec- 2020 -31 DecemberAdvice
Successfully Tracking Horses (A Regular Punters Authentic Guide)
Guest post by John Waters Do you know how big Racing is in the British Isles? On a quiet day in the UK there are, perhaps, 4 race meetings. This means a total of 350 runners per day! And… this is over 363 days (COVID-19 allowing). Add in the increased numbers running on Fridays, Saturdays, Festivals and in Ireland, and…
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Apr- 2020 -1 AprilAdvice
Which Horses Could be Contenders for the 2020 King George VI Chase?
Horse racing faces an uncertain period, with the sport shutting down this spring, but looking longer term there is hope that the annual calendar of events can resume. The King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day is one of the last major races in any year, in and around the halfway stage of the National Hunt season.…
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Feb- 2020 -15 FebruaryRace Previews
CHELTENHAM 2020: The 3 Big Names to Avoid If You Want To WIN!
Cheltenham 2020 is now getting close, and regular readers of the Race Advisor blog posts will be well aware that hype can play a huge role in determining the odds of a horse, and that it can also cause a snowball effect, as more punters lump on a trending horse. However, the flip side is that hype can be countered…
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May- 2019 -30 MayAdvice
Proven Stayers Required for the 2019 Ascot Gold Cup
The word ‘stamina’ is often used by both pundits and experts who are tasked with analysing a horse’s chances of success, and although it is just one of many aspects to consider when studying the form lines, it is surely the most important. There are a smattering of UK flat races throughout the summer months that require proven stayers, and…
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Apr- 2019 -2 AprilAdvice
Three Standout Races at the Aintree Festival
The Aintree Festival is one of the most-anticipated National Hunt events on the racing calendar. The three-day extravaganza always delivers plenty of passion, entertainment and drama. The Merseyside track is a superb venue, and thousands of spectators descend on the course each and every year. The competitive racing attracts a plethora of top trainers and jockeys to the north west, and despite taking place…
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Mar- 2019 -7 MarchAdvice
2019 Queen Mother Champion Chase Betting Alternatives Without Altior
Altior is one of the star attractions of the 2019 Cheltenham Festival. Trained by Nicky Henderson, the nine-year-old gelding has never lost a race over hurdles and fences in 17 starts. tar attractions of the 2019 Cheltenham Festival. Trained by Nicky Henderson, the nine-year-old gelding has never lost a race over hurdles and fences in 17 starts. His victories include…
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Feb- 2019 -24 FebruaryNews
What To Look Out For On Day One Of The 2019 Cheltenham Festival
Horse racing fans are counting down the days to the start of the 2019 Cheltenham Festival, arguably the best day’s racing of the year in the sport. The Champion Hurdle is the feature race. However, along with the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and Arkle Trophy, there is so much to look forward to. Here is a look at who will be…
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20 February
Will Santini Rise To The Occasion At Cheltenham Festival?
Source: HorseRacingUK via Twitter Santini will return to Cheltenham Festival after failing to rise to the occasion in his first race at the week-long event. Nicky Henderson’s charge competed in the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle and was the leading contender for the crown but could only place in third behind rank outsider Kilbricken Storm. The seven-year-old has found his form since…
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18 FebruaryAdvice
The Most Valuable Races at the Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival remains the premier jumps horse racing event in the British Isles, and there are valuable prizes on offer for winning the championship contests there. National Hunt racing prize money might not be as huge as that given on the Flat at big galas like Royal Ascot or the Ebor Festival, but it is still significant. Top horses…
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17 FebruaryNews
Game Represents Top Ante-Post Value for the RSA Chase
It is hard to believe that 11 Cheltenham Festivals have passed since the mighty Denman provided Paul Nicholls with a second straight success in the RSA Insurance Novices’ Chase. The wait for a third win in the race for the master of Ditcheat may soon come to an end, with the deeply promising Topofthegame fancied in a fascinating renewal of…
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7 FebruaryNews
ALL British Horse Racing CANCELLED TODAY!
All British horse racing has been cancelled today, and possbly for the next few days.This is due to an outbreal of equine flu. The flu was confirmed in three horses from an active stables. The fact that these horses have been vaccinated against equine flu, is an added concern. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/47152882We will keep you posted on our website, Facebook page and our Twitter…
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Dec- 2018 -13 DecemberTips
Frequent Flyer Miles – Can You Trust Trainers and Jockeys with Vast Experience at a Particular Course?
Experienced horse racing punters know better than to take strike rates at face value. Although a jockey or trainer (or perhaps a combination of the two) may have an excellent strike rate at a specific track, it means a lot less when their horses are primarily short-priced favourites. Likewise, having a low strike rate doesn’t mean avoiding a bet because…
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12 DecemberNews
Are Irish Trainers Worth Following in the UK?
There are a plethora of Irish stables who each possess a string of talented horses that are often seen running in the UK. The likes of Gordon Elliott, Willie Mullins, Aidan O’Brien and John Feane are familiar names to horse racing fans and their stables tend to fire in winners on a regular basis. These talented trainers are always on the lookout for winning opportunities…
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Sep- 2018 -30 SeptemberAdvice
Early Favourites in the 2019 Cheltenham Gold Cup Betting
On Friday the 15th March, we will once again be witness to one of the greatest events on the jump racing calendar, the 2019 Cheltenham Gold Cup. The 2018 Cheltenham Gold Cup produced a thrilling matchup between the heavily backed Might Bite and eventual winner Native River. The 15-runner race saw Native River and Might Bite battle it out in…
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