Royal Ascot Facts and Figures Infographic

June 17th, 2013 by Simon

With Royal Ascot starting tomorrow (Tuesday the 18th) and running until Saturday the 22nd of June 2013, we thought we’d collect some of the facts and figures about the event and share this with you in our Royal Ascot Infographic.

Now you can be absolute certain just how many bottles of Champagne are quaffed or how much fresh Lobster is devoured at this famous old racing course…

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Derby Betting: Reasons to oppose Dawn Approach

May 30th, 2013 by GetYourTipsOut

All eyes on Tattenham corner this weekend for a mouthwatering renewal of the Investec Derby on Epsom Downs, a race steeped in tradition, this year it revolves around Dawn Approach and his stamina dilemma. Jim Bolger seems convinced he’ll stay the unknown despite his breeding warning us all he won’t. There is no denying his impressive 2,000 Guineas romp on rain softened ground at Newmarket, but will class get him home? Can he really be opposed?

There is no doubt the Derby is a race that has taken plenty of winning over the years and the general consensus is that Dawn Approach will have to dig deeper than he ever has done before for Jim Bolger if he is to land back-to-back Classics and continue Godolphin’s long road to redemption.

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2000 Guineas Betting Preview and Tips

May 4th, 2013 by GetYourTipsOut

Dawn Approach will put his undisputed record on the line today as he takes on a field of twelve when bidding to give his trainer Jim Bolger his first taste of 2,000 Guineas glory.

An unmissable, mouthwatering renewal which could see Godolphin on the road to redemption as they seek to end a 14-year wait for a third 2,000 Guineas. After a week of damaging accusations, Al Zarooni has put a darkened tint on racing and today it can prove to punters and fans alike it still has a future, and a promising one at that.

It is being billed as a head-to-head between two unbeaten colts, with Dawn Approach narrowly heading favouritism for the first Classic of the season.

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Whip Rule Debate: Who Protects the Victims?

April 19th, 2013 by GetYourTipsOut

Racing is often defined by the slenderest of margins, which horse wants it more come the finish line. Only Thursday evening at Ripon we saw a rare dead-heat as the judge couldn’t split the nostril hairs between Baccarat and Sandy Lane. Of course, these margins come down to many influential factors, like which horse got the run of the race, which had the luck in running or picked up best for pressure, but one underlining factor which can often define the outcome is which jockey wanted it more.

A motivation for victory which can often exceed the boundaries of the sport. Last weekend saw a controversial situation emerge as debatable as the whip rule itself. The reason for writing this Blog is Buckland, a horse many of you will be familiar with, was denied by a short head to the late lunging 25-1 shot Desert Recluse at Kempton.

Hans Adielsson’s gelding had been somewhat of a revelation on the all weather this season, and headed to Kempton on the brink of a five-timer upped in trip with spirits high. Nicole Nordblad who operated such a shrewd partnership with the horse rode him and he was well fancied on the day, backed in from 7′s to 7/2.

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1,000 Guineas betting preview

April 12th, 2013 by GetYourTipsOut

With the flat season on the brink of hitting full swing, we have began picking out one or two ante-post pokes for the Classics ahead of the summer. We will be predominantly focusing on the 1,000 Guineas in this piece with our thoughts on the 2,000 Guineas and Investec Derby to come in later weeks. Of course we will learn a lot more next weekend with the Craven meeting at Newmarket always likely to give off one or two classic clues.

The 1,000 Guineas Stakes is a Group 1 open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies, run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over 1 mile. It is normally run on the Sunday following the feature 2,000 Guineas on the Saturday afternoon. It is the second of Britain’s five Classic races, and the first of two restricted to fillies. It can also serve as the opening leg of the Fillies’ Triple Crown, followed by the Oaks and the St.Leger, but the feat of winning all three is rarely attempted.

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Grand National Preview and Tips

March 29th, 2013 by GetYourTipsOut

The Grand National is often billed as the ‘greatest spectacle in racing’ an adrenaline fuelled, heart pumping marathon, that tempts even those who rarely endure a flutter into their local bookmaker. The reality is from a punting point of view, it can prove a real minefield and take hours to dissect, with the most confident of selections liable to a first fence tumble given the unpredictability and excitement the race brings.

From an optimistic point of view, the Grand National could be described as a high-end handicap chase in which the only specialist requirement is the ability to both jump and stay a little better than your average chaser. Course experience is key, with much confidence to be taken from a horse proven around the venue and over the famous complicated Aintree fences. Considering all of these factors helps take away much of the guesswork involved with your average Joe picking a Grand National winner. All of that though, is also dependant on a little bit of luck. Avoiding trouble in the Grand National is almost as talented mission for a jockey as jumping a fence is for the horse. There is no doubt you will need that luck to win a National but again, this liability can be limited by careful consideration of whom in the saddle.

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GetYourTipsOut looks ahead to Cheltenham 2014

March 22nd, 2013 by GetYourTipsOut

Whether it was Bob’s Worth continuing his love affair with Prestbury Park en route to Gold Cup victory. Hurricane Fly reigniting his passion for the notorious ‘Cheltenham hill’ in reclaiming his Champion Hurdle crown. Or the spectacular Sprinter Sacre again stamping his authority on the 2m division confirming himself as the hottest property in training. It was a memorable four days of adrenaline fuelled excitement that was Cheltenham Festival 2013.

It was a jumps season riddled with widespread disruption, with persistent testing conditions including all the elements winter had to offer. The festival itself was even under threat from freezing temperatures and snow. Thankfully, after a huge effort from Simon Claisse and his team racing eventually went ahead with minimal disruption.

The softening ground may well have been what swayed things in favour of GYTO, with several of our selections ultimately revelling in conditions. Hurricane Fly rediscovering his Grade 1 form that had seen him so devastating in the past, was no doubt aided by that cut in the ground. Even so he became only the second horse to regain the Champion Hurdle and that feeling of picking a winner on the biggest stage that jumps racing has to offer, will never fail to disappoint. Preparations began for next year’s festival almost immediately, and you can never study the form, trends and stats enough.

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Cheltenham Queen Mother Champion Chase betting preview

March 8th, 2013 by Paul

Day two of Cheltenham brings with it the Grade 1, SportingBet sponsored Queen Mother Champion Chase (2m). Finian’s Rainbow returns to attempt back-to-back wins alongside the 2011 winner Sizing Europe, however, its Sprinter Sacre who is widely tipped to win this year’s Champion Chase.

The Nicky Henderson trained 7 year old remains unbeaten in 7 races and is odds-on to extend his winning streak at Cheltenham. This classy French vaulter seems to have taken on the role as the ‘punters banker’ for the Cheltenham Festival and given his form who can blame them.

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Betfair Ascot Chase Betting Preview

February 14th, 2013 by Paul

After just being pipped on the line by Long Run in the King George VI Chase, Captain Chris will start as ante-post favourite for the big race this weekend – the Grade 1 Betfair Ascot Chase (2m 5f 110y).

Nine year old Captain Chris, trained by Philip Hobbs, is one of six horses declared to take part in the Betfair Ascot Chase.

Stan James are offering odds of 11/4 that this Irish jumper can go one better when he just lost out to Long Run in the Kempton mud on Boxing Day.

He’ll be up against stiff opposition though with the likes of Cue Card and Finians Rainbow also in contention.

Cue Card was another who raced in those energy-sapping, heavy conditions for the King George VI Chase (3m). He could do no better than finish 5th on that day, unable to make any sort of challenge and ended 20 lengths behind Captain Chris. Coral are offering similar odds of 11/4 on Cue Card.

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Breeders Cup Classic Preview

November 1st, 2012 by Paul

Its been a tumultuous week for those across the pond as Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc along the north american eastern coastline. Getting back to normality will, of-course, be a laborious task, which is why the Breeders Cup weekend will be a welcome break from reality for many horse racing free bets punters, especially the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic which takes place this year at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California.

From a field of 12 confirmed, outwith pre-race favourite, Game On Dude (best odds of 2/1 with William Hill) it looks a very open race.

Last year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic runner-up, Game on Dude, makes a gameful return. Although, this 5 year old colt has 9 wins from 20 races, he hasn’t won in his last 4 outings. But with the Breeders’ Cup Classic taking place at Santa Anita Park this year, Game On Dude will be very much at home – he’s never been beaten on this track!

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