Thursday’s Racing at Royal Ascot
THURSDAY’S RACING AT ROYAL ASCOT – 19th June
2:30 Norfolk Stakes, Group 2, 2yo, 5f
The Norfolk has produced some high-class winners over the last decade or so. Peter Chapple-Hyam has won it three times, including with subsequent Irish Guineas victor Turtle Island and 2000 Guineas-placed Dutch Art. Ireland’s sole victory since 1985 was with Aidan O’Brien’s Johannesburg, who went on to win the Breeder’s Cup juvenile. Definitely a race in which to follow the market, with 11 of the last 15 winners starting at 5/1 or less. Chapple-Hyam is represented by Skid Solo, likely to be a big outsider (28/1 with Betfair). However, given his trainer’s record in the race, he should not be completely dismissed. John Best runs 3, and following his 100/1 success in Tuesday’s Windsor Castle…
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Royal Ascot: Skybet Specials
Skybet have specials galore for this year’s Royal Ascot. From £50000 free bets to free bingo and poker free tournaments. Let’s look at the whopping £50k in free bets up for grabs during Royal Ascot:
Everyday Skybet are giving away £10,000 to their customers in free bets. Each hour (on the hour) from noon until 4pm, one lucky customer will have £1000 credited to their account, 10 others will have £100 added. Speed is of the essence as you will only have 60 minutes to place your free bet as it will then expire. To be in with a chance of getting the free bet, simply place a £10 bet on Royal Ascot before noon each day.
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Royal Ascot Betting Wednesday June 18th
WEDNESDAY’S RACING AT ROYAL ASCOT – 18th June
2:30 Jersey Stakes, Group 3, 3yo, 7f
Traditionally viewed as an easier option for Guineas “also-rans” but only two Classic challengers have won since 1994. Jeremy Noseda and Sir Michael Stoute have both won the race twice in the last 10 runnings. Stoute is not represented, but Noseda runs Strike The Deal, ridden by Ryan Moore (16.5/1 on Betfair), in a seemingly open race. He failed to stay the mile trip of the 2000 Guineas and should not be completely dismissed. Ireland have only one win since 1975, but Aidan O’Brien’s Jupiter Pluvius is likely to be vying for favouritism (5.6/1 on BetFair). Hughie Morrison’s Stimulation (7.2/1 with Betfair) is expected to go well.
3:05 Windsor Forest Stakes, Group 2, 4yo+…
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Royal Ascot Betting – Tuesday’s racing at Ascot
TUESDAY’S RACING AT ROYAL ASCOT – 17th June
2:30 Queen Anne Stakes, Group 1, 4yo+, 1m
The Royal Ascot curtain-raiser, along with Newbury’s Lockinge Stakes are the only pair of top-class mile events restricted to 4yo+. Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin operation has farmed this race in recent years, winning 7 of the last 12 runnings. However, they are unrepresented this year. Since the Queen Anne was upgraded to Group 1 status (2003), two winners have come via the Newbury race, which may again provide the key. Aidan O’Brien runs 3, the pick of which may be Australian Group 1 winner Haradasun (5/1fav with Ladbrokes), who though eventually well beaten in the Lockinge, may well be a different proposition off the likely strong pace. Other Lockinge participants Tariq 3rd, and Cesare…
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How to bet on Horses – A guide to betting on Horse Racing
HOW TO BET ON HORSES
Profitable betting on horses revolves around an effective betting strategy. If a profit cannot be made by backing to level (i.e. the same) stakes, there is no way to turn the loss into a profit. Many punters seem obsessed with “magical” staking plans. These include betting a certain percentage of the betting bank, doubling stakes after a loser, doubling stakes after a winner etc. These strategies are A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME! The following pointers seek to make backing horses a profitable and hence more enjoyable pastime.
Betting Bank
The initial consideration should be setting up a “Betting Bank.” Most gamblers fail to appreciate that the best way of achieving a healthy, sustained long term profit from betting is to separate a…
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The Derby Betting – Latest news from Epsom
THE EPSOM DERBY – LATEST BETTING NEWS
KEY RUNNERS / RIDERS / NEWS
The 2008 Vodafone Epsom Derby (Group 1) will take place at Epsom racecourse in Surrey, and will be contested by 17 3-year-old thoroughbreds over a distance of 1m 4f. The Derby rarely produces a real shock as the main contenders have established themselves in the ante post betting prior to the race.
Dermot Weld’s Casual Conquest (4/1, Bet365) became the ante-post favorite for the Epsom Derby before he was even officially entered in the race, having been an impressive winner of the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial, at Leopardstown recently. Aidan O’Brien’s Ballydoyle outfit field four runners, Alessandro Volta, Bashkirov, King of Rome and Washington Irving. Based on jockey bookings, the “stable selected” is unclear, but appears…
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The Epsom Oaks – Latest Betting Preview
THE EPSOM OAKS – June 6th
The Oaks Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race for three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run over a distance of 1 mile 4 furlongs and 10 yards at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Surrey, currently on the first Friday in June.
Latest Betting News
Ante-post favourite Lush Lashes (3/1, totesport) heads a list of 18 fillies left in the 2008 Epsom Oaks at the confirmation stage of 31st May. Although Jim Bolger has yet to totally commit the Musidora Stakes winner to the race, she stands her ground, along with stablemate Prima Luce (40/1, blue Square).
Ireland holds a particularly strong hand in this year’s race, being responsible for 11 of the fillies still holding the engagement. Along with Jim Bolger’s pair, Aidan…
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Horse Racing Preview May 29th
RACING PREVIEW – Thursday May 29th – AYR, YARMOUTH, GREAT LEIGHS
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3:50 Burns Mall Kilmarnock Handicap, Class 5, 1m
Osteopathic Remedy (2/1)
Took advantage of a 9lb drop in the weights to score readily over 1m at Thirsk last time. No obvious reason why he can’t be competitive back up 4lb so ought to go well with conditions to suit.
Pianoforte (3/1) has been consistent since landing seller on AW in January and reproduction of battling second in 1m1f handicap at Hamilton two starts ago would give him claims; excuses when too keen at Carlisle latest so considered back over a trip he’s won at.
Of Jim Goldie’s pair Darfour (9/2) has a long absence to overcome. Esoterica (12/1) is effective on fast…
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