Starting from last weekend, Ireland will continue hosting horse races behind closed doors following the ongoing global pandemic. However, these indoor races will be staged with a series of added measures to minimize the impact of critical resources and guarantee social distancing. That leaves Ireland […]
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Ireland’s flat trainers have strongly come out to support the country’s first meeting since Horse Racing Ireland chose to extend its attempt to continue racing behind closed doors. The move came in a bid to maintain the social distancing directive given by the government to […]
Any serious racing fan will know all there is to know about the Grand National, but what about its prestigious and increasingly popular cousin, the Cheltenham Festival? It’s the racing festival that draws the biggest crowds in the UK and is one that everyone involved […]
After another fascinating Cheltenham Festival, where we saw Al Boum Photo retain his Gold Cup, Tiger Roll crumble to Easyland in the X Country, and the Irish reigned supreme over the British once again; we take a look at the highlights of this year’s Festival, seeing who […]
Gambling used to be restricted to high street shops, but thanks to the internet, it has never been easier to have a flutter when you feel like it. However, you may be wondering what kinds of gambling you can do, and perhaps be looking for […]
After a tough punting week at Cheltenham it is back to more mundane, but hopefully more profitable, fare tomorrow. At Uttoxeter in the 1.30 OSTUNI (3/1 generally) has plenty going for her. She is in good form, looks to have more to offer and has […]
Triumph Hurdle It is really difficult to get away from SOLO (4/1 Betfair, Coral, Bet Victor) such was the nature of his impressive UK debut. That win (by 13 lengths from Fujimoto Flyer) entitles him to maximum respect and a repeat level here would see […]
Marsh Novices’ Chase Although he is 12 years old FAUGHEEN (5/1 generally) has enthusiastically embraced a belated chasing career that has seen him win all three of his starts over fences, including two Grade 1 wins. A win here would see the roof of the […]
Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle Envoi Allen looks very much the one to beat, his form was given another boost by Abacadbras here on Tuesday, and he deserves favouritism. However, all bar one of his wins have come at around 2 miles and that gives me some […]