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Trainers to Follow in September
I had intended to do a big race preview today but I found the fare on offer so lacking in inspiration and value that I changed my mind. Instead, I thought I would bury my head in the books in the hope I could identify some profitable trainer angles for when the leaves start to fall.
He may look a bit of a buffoon in that hat but Mr Candy has been around a long time and certainly knows one end of a horse from the other. Sadly, as a reasonably well known and respected figure in the gam…
Henry Candy
He may look a bit of a buffoon in that hat but Mr Candy has been around a long time and certainly knows one end of a horse from the other. Sadly, as a reasonably well known and respected figure in the gam…The Ebor Handicap 24-08-13
I think we can count ourselves a little unlucky in the Great St Wilfrid last weekend – our main bet in the race, Spinatrix, touched off in the final strides by the progressive Fahey hotpot Baccarat. Annoyingly Baccarat was only the 2nd favourite to win the race in a dozen years.
However, we’re not doing much wrong when our main bet goes down by only a neck so I thought I’d get straight back on the horse for tomorrow’s big Ebor Handicap on the Knavesmire. Obviously, I won’t literally be getting on…
However, we’re not doing much wrong when our main bet goes down by only a neck so I thought I’d get straight back on the horse for tomorrow’s big Ebor Handicap on the Knavesmire. Obviously, I won’t literally be getting on…
Great St Wilfrid Handicap
It’s been a few weeks since I posted on the site myself and, as usual, you have my apologies. I don't feel quite as bad about it as I have done in the past because, as you know, I’ve been more than ably deputised by a variety of resident and guest writers during that time.
The success of the guest writers means that over the coming months I will be introducing more and more new features to the site to try and create a real racing community resource here.
Speaking of racing resources, I REALLY hop…
The success of the guest writers means that over the coming months I will be introducing more and more new features to the site to try and create a real racing community resource here.
Speaking of racing resources, I REALLY hop…
Nick's Punting Diary w/c 05-08-13
This week my plan of attack is a crack at the USPGA Golf Championship, the Betfred Goals Galore Coupon and the Channel 4 televised races. Plenty to get stuck into, but first I have to start turning over £900 with Bet365 in order to make my 50% deposit bonus real cash.
I use a completely different approach when it comes to turning over a deposit and bonus multiple times in order for me to turn that bonus into cash. Firstly I don’t necessarily bet to win. After all, if I can turn the requirement…
I use a completely different approach when it comes to turning over a deposit and bonus multiple times in order for me to turn that bonus into cash. Firstly I don’t necessarily bet to win. After all, if I can turn the requirement…
Glorious Goodwood - Day 5
After getting off the mark with his Day 4 Nap, Nick Hardman is back in an effort to end the festival with a flourish!
A big sigh of relief as Montiridge (NAP) wins on Friday and I just hope anyone brave enough (or daft enough!) to follow my NAP took the 7/4 on Wednesday evening!
On to the final day and here are my thoughts for Saturday.
Goodwood Day 5 (03/08/2013)
2.40 RAC Handicap – Elidor (NAP) @8/1 or higher
For Saturday’s NAP I am going to skip the two feature races (Nassau Stakes and Stewards C…
A big sigh of relief as Montiridge (NAP) wins on Friday and I just hope anyone brave enough (or daft enough!) to follow my NAP took the 7/4 on Wednesday evening!
On to the final day and here are my thoughts for Saturday.
Goodwood Day 5 (03/08/2013)
2.40 RAC Handicap – Elidor (NAP) @8/1 or higher
For Saturday’s NAP I am going to skip the two feature races (Nassau Stakes and Stewards C…
Glorious Goodwood - Naps Days 3 and 4
Nick Hardman is back with a look at Days 3 and 4 of the Goodwood festival. I don’t know about you guys but I’m not having the best of festivals so far with my own selections! Just a solitary winner in Cap O’Rushes @9/2, who I dutched with Excess “could I have been any more unlucky” Knowledge in the Gordon Stakes. Run that race another 10 times and John Gosden’s horse will win every time. Apart from that, a couple of second placed refunds and a non-runner have been the highlights. So on to Days 3…
Glorious Goodwood Days 1 and 2
Resident racing writer Nick Hardman gives us his thoughts on the best bets on Days 1 and 2 of Glorious Goodwood. Goodwood Day 1 (30/07/2013) 3.05 Bet365 Lennox Stakes (Group 2) – Producer (NAP) @11/2 As ever, Richard Hannon looks likely to end the festival as top trainer, especially as he is mob handed in most races. He looks to hold a strong hand in the Lennox Stakes, the feature race on Tuesday. His two entries, Producer and Professor come here at the top of their game and I expect them both…
Nick's Punting Diary w/c 08-07-13
One of the things about betting is that the outcome of a bet will always elicit an emotional response - either joy if the bet wins or disappointment if the bet loses. If you are one of those punters whose emotional response is at either extreme then the chances are you are losing more than you make. If your emotional range is narrow then you probably have the mentality needed to make some profits in this game.
On that note, I am often asked what gives me more joy - the financial reward of a wi…
On that note, I am often asked what gives me more joy - the financial reward of a wi…
Drawing Dead...
Today we have a post from Ben Aitken of Narrowing the Field Fame. Ben's just set up a new blog focussing on the flat - and in particular on Badly Drawn Horses. Take it away Ben!
Badly Drawn Horse: Warrior looks ready to Wake up…
3:40 Beverley (06-07-13) – Coachman Caravans Handicap (Class 4) 5f (15 ran)
Hi racing fans
Some of you may know me from my original racing site Narrowing The Field (NTF). NTF is now primarily a National Hunt site and for my Flat analysis I have set up a new site; www.badlydr…
Badly Drawn Horse: Warrior looks ready to Wake up…
3:40 Beverley (06-07-13) – Coachman Caravans Handicap (Class 4) 5f (15 ran)
Hi racing fans
Some of you may know me from my original racing site Narrowing The Field (NTF). NTF is now primarily a National Hunt site and for my Flat analysis I have set up a new site; www.badlydr…
Nick's Punting Diary w/c 01-07-13
It’s all quiet this week on the betting front as I recover from the shenanigans of the free day out to Chester races. I decide to sit the week out and wait until the weekend. As far as horse racing goes I am becoming more selective the older I get and I seem to be concentrating my efforts at the weekend.
It’s the final test of the British Lions tour to Australia and a conversation at work turns to a gentleman’s bet of £5. I really fancy Australia. They dominated possession and territory in th…
It’s the final test of the British Lions tour to Australia and a conversation at work turns to a gentleman’s bet of £5. I really fancy Australia. They dominated possession and territory in th…