The racing industry is in mourning currently due to the very sad news that John McCririck the legendary broadcaster, journalist and horse racing pundit has passed away in a London hospital. John had for many decades been the face of UK horse racing and having started out as a bookie’s runner back in the day when gambling was illegal, and…
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Punters Looking forward to the King George Vi & Queen Elizabeth Stakes
One of the next major UK horse racing events of the year is Royal Ascot, and bookies across the world have opened up their early and ante post betting markets on each of the many races that will be taking place throughout the several days of racing associated with that event. In fact, plenty of novelty markets are also available,…
Read MorePunters Left Feeling Short-Changed after the Grand National
Tiger Roll achieved an amazing fete yesterday, that being winning the Grand National two years on the trot, and many bookies have been left to lick their wounds, for that horse was the 4/1 favourite to win that race and many punters had placed a bet on it. The Grand National is the one race in the UK that attracts…
Read MoreWalk In The Mill Grand National Odds: Can He Win?
Saturdays upcoming Aintree Grand National is set to be the 172nd race since it began back in 1839. This year the race is 4.25 miles and comprises of 30 fences which is shorter than normal. However, this does not make it any less exciting and here we focus on Walk In The Mill who we believe has a good shot…
Read MoreBookies Heavily Promoting Their Grand National 2019 Offers
On the 6th of April at 17:15 in the early evening over at the Aintree racecourse in the UK the starting flag will be waved, signalling the start of the most bet on horse race in the UK racing calendar, that of course being the annual Grand National race. Many bookies, betting sites and sportsbooks will be hoping it is…
Read MoreEquine Flu Leads to Increase In Virtual Horse Race Bets
Whilst trainers and owners count the cost of the ban on UK horse racing due to the equine flu outbreak and are currently doing everything possible to protect their horses from catching it, betting shop operators are relying on their virtual horse races to carry them through the lull in racing. Punters have often overlooked the virtual races that are…
Read MoreKalashnikov Now Joint Favourite To Shoot Down Arkle Rivals
Newmarket-based horse racing trainer Amy Murphy has her sights set on a massive Cheltenham Festival win and it’s one that could net the stable a huge bonus. Her jumping stable star Kalashnikov was sent off at odds of 1/7 at Plumpton recently and duly made it two wins from two since going chasing and the ease with which he won…
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