Feed for Popular Horse Racing Articles on Bettorhttp://blogs.bettor.com/Horse-Racing-c407http://blogs.bettor.com/Reckless-Abandon-expected-to-make-a-comeback-in-Temple-Stakes-Horseracing-news-a215567http://blogs.bettor.com/Reckless-Abandon-expected-to-make-a-comeback-in-Temple-Stakes-Horseracing-news-a215567Reckless Abandon expected to make a comeback in Temple Stakes – Horseracing news Reckless Abandon is likely to return to action in the Betfred Temple Stakes, which is scheduled to be held on Saturday, May 25, 2013. The talented challenger debuted last year and proved to one of the most promising runners back then. He was not considered to be a major threat to some of his rivals, but managed to overcome them comfortably every time he stepped onto a racing track. The three-year-old colt first...Tue, 21 May 2013 07:59:11 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Celestial-Halo-eying-success-in-French-Champion-Hurdle-Horseracing-news-a215561http://blogs.bettor.com/Celestial-Halo-eying-success-in-French-Champion-Hurdle-Horseracing-news-a215561Celestial Halo eying success in French Champion Hurdle – Horseracing news Celestial Halo has set his sights on the French Champion Hurdle, which is going to be held in June 2013. He recently recorded the biggest ever success of his career by claiming the Prix La Barka in France. Although the seasoned stallion was not rated as the favourite to prevail in that event, he took advantage of the soft ground and caused an upset in the end. The most impressive thing was his stamina, which helped him...Tue, 21 May 2013 07:14:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Peace-At-Last-brings-up-maiden-victory-in-German-2%2c000-Guineas-Horseracing-News-a215556http://blogs.bettor.com/Peace-At-Last-brings-up-maiden-victory-in-German-2%2c000-Guineas-Horseracing-News-a215556Peace At Last brings up maiden victory in German 2,000 Guineas – Horseracing News  Peace At Last brought up his maiden victory by claiming the Mehl-Mulhens-Rennen - German 2,000 Guineas (Group 2) at Cologne in Germany on Monday, May 20, 2013. The three-year-old colt entered the competition with a starting price of 29 to 1 and he was up against some extremely good stallions. Therefore, the punters did not show much confidence in him and risked lesser bets on him compared to others. Ho...Tue, 21 May 2013 06:04:14 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Military-Attack-stamps-authority-in-Singapore-Airlines-International-Cup-Horseracing-News-a215513http://blogs.bettor.com/Military-Attack-stamps-authority-in-Singapore-Airlines-International-Cup-Horseracing-News-a215513Military Attack stamps authority in Singapore Airlines International Cup – Horseracing News  Military Attack dictated terms in the Singapore Airlines International Cup (Group 1), despite not being rated as the favourite to succeed. He had entered the competition with a starting price of 12 to 5, which was quite a good one and suggested that he would definitely be fighting for the top three positions. However, the five-year-old gelding exceeded the expectations of his team and the book...Mon, 20 May 2013 07:28:37 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Celestial-Halo-surprises-opponents-in-Gras-Savoye-Corporate-Life-Prix-La-Barka-Horseracing-News-a215509http://blogs.bettor.com/Celestial-Halo-surprises-opponents-in-Gras-Savoye-Corporate-Life-Prix-La-Barka-Horseracing-News-a215509Celestial Halo surprises opponents in Gras Savoye Corporate Life Prix La Barka – Horseracing News  Celestial Halo stunned his rivals with a splendid victory in the Gras Savoye Corporate Life Prix La Barka at Auteuil in France on Sunday, May 19, 2013. The seasoned gelding was given a general starting price of 32 to 1, which clearly indicated that he was not considered to be fighting for the top three positions in the race. However, he proved his critics wrong, winning by a comfortable...Mon, 20 May 2013 07:06:37 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Dermot-Weld-says-Voleuse-De-Coeurs-not-ready-for-Gold-Cup-Horseracing-news-a215506http://blogs.bettor.com/Dermot-Weld-says-Voleuse-De-Coeurs-not-ready-for-Gold-Cup-Horseracing-news-a215506Dermot Weld says Voleuse De Coeurs not ready for Gold Cup – Horseracing news Trainer Dermot Weld has revealed that Voleuse De Coeurs will not be a part of this year’s Gold Cup, scheduled to take place at Ascot in June. According to Weld, the young filly is not in a position to handle the pressure of such an event, so it is better for her to practice hard and improve the overall fitness in order to take part in major races next season. The veteran trainer added, “I see her as progressive and...Mon, 20 May 2013 06:45:15 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Olympic-Glory-sets-his-sights-on-Irish-2%2c000-Guineas-Horseracing-news-a215464http://blogs.bettor.com/Olympic-Glory-sets-his-sights-on-Irish-2%2c000-Guineas-Horseracing-news-a215464Olympic Glory sets his sights on Irish 2,000 Guineas – Horseracing news Olympic Glory has set his sights on the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas (Group 1) (Entire Colts & Fillies) at Curragh in Ireland. The all-important event is scheduled to take place next week and has attracted some quality stallions. The young challenger was unable to make an impression in his most recent race, which was quite disappointing for his fans. He was rated as the favourite to succeed back then, but ended up...Sat, 18 May 2013 08:16:16 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Winsili-triumphs-in-Stud-Fillies-Trial-Stakes-Horseracing-news-a215459http://blogs.bettor.com/Winsili-triumphs-in-Stud-Fillies-Trial-Stakes-Horseracing-news-a215459Winsili triumphs in Stud Fillies’ Trial Stakes – Horseracing news Winsili landed successful in the Swettenham Stud Fillies’ Trial Stakes (Listed) at Newbury in England on Friday, May 17, 2013. She was rated as the favourite to succeed in the race and did not disappoint her fans at all, winning by more than a couple of lengths comfortably. The young filly has been delivering some consistent performances since the start of her career, which helps her get the attention of the punters every tim...Sat, 18 May 2013 07:25:13 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Glens-Diamond-shocks-Top-Trip-to-claim-Qipco-Yorkshire-Cup-Horseracing-news-a215454http://blogs.bettor.com/Glens-Diamond-shocks-Top-Trip-to-claim-Qipco-Yorkshire-Cup-Horseracing-news-a215454Glen’s Diamond shocks Top Trip to claim Qipco Yorkshire Cup - Horseracing news Glen’s Diamond shocked Top Trip to claim the Qipco Yorkshire Cup (British Champions Series) (Group 2) at York in England on Friday, May 17, 2013. No one would have been expecting this upset, as Glen’s Diamond was no way near his best throughout the previous season and this was his first ever outing in 2013. He was under immense pressure and the bookies had priced him 25 to 1, which clearly indicat...Sat, 18 May 2013 06:18:46 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Shug-McGaughey-expecting-Orb-to-continue-winning-streak-Horseracing-news-a215414http://blogs.bettor.com/Shug-McGaughey-expecting-Orb-to-continue-winning-streak-Horseracing-news-a215414Shug McGaughey expecting Orb to continue winning streak – Horseracing news Shug McGaughey is hopeful that Orb will be able to continue his winning streak by claiming the Preakness Stakes (Grade 1) at Pimlico in the United States of America. The race is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 18, 2013. At the moment, the young challenger has been given the best odds by different betting sites, which shows that he is definitely going to attract a lot of bets from the punters. However, he has...Fri, 17 May 2013 07:56:32 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Dalkala-takes-easy-victory-in-Betfred-Middleton-Stakes-a215402http://blogs.bettor.com/Dalkala-takes-easy-victory-in-Betfred-Middleton-Stakes-a215402Dalkala takes easy victory in Betfred Middleton Stakes Dalkala lived up to her reputation by succeeding in the Betfred Middleton Stakes (Group 2) at York in England on Thursday, May 16, 2013. She was given the best odds for victory and did not disappoint her fans at all. The American filly was not rated as the outright favourite though, as there were some decent challengers up against her in the race. Therefore, she had to stay focussed right from the start until the end in order to make a s...Fri, 17 May 2013 06:07:32 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Libertarian-takes-surprise-victory-in-Betfred-Dante-Stakes-a215401http://blogs.bettor.com/Libertarian-takes-surprise-victory-in-Betfred-Dante-Stakes-a215401Libertarian takes surprise victory in Betfred Dante Stakes Libertarian took all his opponents by surprise in the Betfred Dante Stakes (Group 2) at York in England on Thursday, May 16, 2013. He was one of the least favourite runners to succeed in the race, but managed to deliver a quality run in the end. The three-year-old colt entered the race with a starting price of 33 to 1 and no one would have expected him to be fighting at the front. He was patient during the opening phases of the race...Fri, 17 May 2013 06:06:37 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Liber-Nauticus-lands-successful-in-Tattersalls-Musidora-Stakes-a215377http://blogs.bettor.com/Liber-Nauticus-lands-successful-in-Tattersalls-Musidora-Stakes-a215377Liber Nauticus lands successful in Tattersalls Musidora Stakes Liber Nauticus delivered a terrific result for her team in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes (Group 3) at York in England on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. She was given the best odds for victory and proved to be the dominant of all in the end, winning by a comfortable margin of one and a half length. There were some decent runners up against her in the class-1 encounter, so the bookies had expected a close battle. However, the punters...Thu, 16 May 2013 11:31:02 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Baltic-Baroness-triumphs-in-Prix-Cleopatre-a215372http://blogs.bettor.com/Baltic-Baroness-triumphs-in-Prix-Cleopatre-a215372Baltic Baroness triumphs in Prix Cleopatre Baltic Baroness weathered the storm from her rivals to claim the Prix Cleopatre (Group 3) at Saint-cloud in France on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. She had been rated as the favourite to succeed, but almost suffered an upset defeat in the end. There was a lot of pressure exerted on the young filly, but she proved that she was capable of handling such situations and finished on top of the table after a thrilling encounter. There were a lot of ups and dow...Thu, 16 May 2013 10:21:31 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Society-Rock-likely-to-succeed-in-Duke-of-York-Clipper-Logistics-Stakes-a215337http://blogs.bettor.com/Society-Rock-likely-to-succeed-in-Duke-of-York-Clipper-Logistics-Stakes-a215337Society Rock likely to succeed in Duke of York Clipper Logistics Stakes Society Rock is expected to be the one to beat in the Duke of York Clipper Logistics Stakes (Group 2) at York in England on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Things are not going to be easy for him though, as there are some fierce competitors up against him in the class-1 encounter. According to jockey Kieren Fallon, “This horse has to be up for top sprint honours again following his success in the Group 1 Haydock Sprint last y...Wed, 15 May 2013 12:12:15 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Dawn-Approach-tipped-for-success-in-Epsom-Derby-a215306http://blogs.bettor.com/Dawn-Approach-tipped-for-success-in-Epsom-Derby-a215306Dawn Approach tipped for success in Epsom Derby Dawn Approach has been rated as the favourite to succeed in the Epsom Derby, which is scheduled to take place in the opening week of June this year. He was expected to be challenged by Telescope, but the young stallion has been dropped out of the event because of an injury. Sir Michael Stoute, who has won the Derby five times, said: “Telescope suffered grazing on his left front and hind legs when he went for a trip on the horse box. It has bl...Tue, 14 May 2013 12:32:33 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Saeed-bin-Suroor-expects-Farhh-to-shine-in-JLT-Lockinge-Stakes-a215305http://blogs.bettor.com/Saeed-bin-Suroor-expects-Farhh-to-shine-in-JLT-Lockinge-Stakes-a215305Saeed bin Suroor expects Farhh to shine in JLT Lockinge Stakes Trainer Saeed bin Suroor is expecting Farhh to deliver a strong result in the JLT Lockinge Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1) at Newbury in England on Saturday, May 18, 2013. “To win this race is very important to us, to start this year with a big winner,” said Bin Suroor. “So far most of the horses we have run have not been good enough to win. This race is very important for us - we have won it four times in the past an...Tue, 14 May 2013 12:28:58 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Red-Cadeaux-chasing-success-in-the-future-a215269http://blogs.bettor.com/Red-Cadeaux-chasing-success-in-the-future-a215269Red Cadeaux chasing success in the future Red Cadeaux is chasing some good results in the future and has set his sights on the Singapore Airlines International Cup, where he will have to weather the storm from some very good challengers. His trainer Ed Dunlop’s head Robin Trevor-Jones said, “Red Cadeaux is as happy as Larry and he's fit as a flea. We'll have to step up on his work, though. He'll work on grass on Thursday. His weight is also good. 491kg in the morning and 488kg in the evenin...Mon, 13 May 2013 13:05:04 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Roger-Charlton-expecting-Cityscape-to-deliver-a215267http://blogs.bettor.com/Roger-Charlton-expecting-Cityscape-to-deliver-a215267Roger Charlton expecting Cityscape to deliver Trainer Roger Charlton is expecting Cityscape to pick his game up and deliver some great results for his team, especially after the retirement of former great champions Frankel and Excelebration. “He has come to hand well in the last couple of weeks,” he said. “He went quite well fresh last year. I don't think he needs a lot of work. He has been remarkably consistent and with the odd exception has always been thereabouts. He's been frustratingly...Mon, 13 May 2013 12:58:52 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Ruler-Of-The-World-impresses-his-team-a215250http://blogs.bettor.com/Ruler-Of-The-World-impresses-his-team-a215250Ruler Of The World impresses his team Ruler Of The World seems to be a great performer, as he has been making his team proud with consistency. Critics have been rating him highly and it seems that he will definitely become one of the best in the business with the passage of time. However, he needs to continue working hard and should not get carried away with the start he has gotten in his career. After his most recent victory, representing the winning owners was Paul Smith, who said: “Aida...Mon, 13 May 2013 10:38:08 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Memphis-Tennessee-and-Mount-Athos-confident-ahead-of-future-events-a215246http://blogs.bettor.com/Memphis-Tennessee-and-Mount-Athos-confident-ahead-of-future-events-a215246Memphis Tennessee and Mount Athos confident ahead of future events Memphis Tennessee and Mount Athos are looking to deliver strong results in the upcoming Boodles Diamond Ormonde Stakes at Chester in England. Both of them have delivered some good results for their respective teams, but they have not been consistent enough to gain the confidence of the bookmakers in every race. Luca Cumani, who has trained Mount Athos, stated, “He was very unlucky in the Melbourne Cup as he was out of posit...Mon, 13 May 2013 10:21:24 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Pirika-lands-successful-in-Prix-dHedouville-a215175http://blogs.bettor.com/Pirika-lands-successful-in-Prix-dHedouville-a215175Pirika lands successful in Prix d'Hedouville Pirika dictated terms in the Prix d'Hedouville (Group 3) at Longchamp in France on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. She was given the best odds for victory and proved that the bookies were right in having confidence in her. The Irish mare was given a general starting price of 12 to 5, which showed that she was expected to be dominant in the race. The punters had full faith in her abilities, thus they risked a lot of bets in her favour. However, there was s...Thu, 09 May 2013 11:20:09 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Aidan-OBrien-seeking-positive-results-a215174http://blogs.bettor.com/Aidan-OBrien-seeking-positive-results-a215174Aidan O’Brien seeking positive results Trainer Aidan O’Brien is looking to make a strong impression in the upcoming races at Chester in England with some of his young challengers like Ruler Of The World, who doesn’t have much experience at the highest level. According to the veteran trainer, “He's a colt we like a lot. We've been happy with him since his maiden win and nicer ground this time will suit him. He is quite lazy and the experience of this race should do him good.” The three-year...Thu, 09 May 2013 11:11:43 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Countrywide-Flame-sets-sight-on-StanJames-com-Chester-Cup-a215154http://blogs.bettor.com/Countrywide-Flame-sets-sight-on-StanJames-com-Chester-Cup-a215154Countrywide Flame sets sight on StanJames.com Chester Cup Countrywide Flame is looking to make an impression in the StanJames.com Chester Cup at Chester in England on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. He has got quite a lot of experience and will be looking to make the most of it in the future. The five-year-old gelding has been given pretty decent odds for victory and it will be interesting to see how many bets he manages to attract. The bookmakers have shown immense confidence in his abilities and t...Wed, 08 May 2013 13:40:40 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Marwan-Koukash-pins-hopes-on-Gabrial-a215150http://blogs.bettor.com/Marwan-Koukash-pins-hopes-on-Gabrial-a215150Marwan Koukash pins hopes on Gabrial Owner Marwan Koukash is confident that his challenger Gabrial will be able to deliver top quality results in the upcoming events, which have attracted some extremely good runners from all over the country. According to him, “Gabrial is now 111 but Richard [Fahey, trainer] rates him so highly that he's entered him in the Group 1 Queen Anne, Prince of Wales's and Eclipse. He also told me the horse wouldn't have blown out a candle immediately after the Donca...Wed, 08 May 2013 13:31:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Charlie-Hills-optimistic-about-the-future-races-a215134http://blogs.bettor.com/Charlie-Hills-optimistic-about-the-future-races-a215134Charlie Hills optimistic about the future races Charlie Hills is looking to deliver some strong results in the upcoming events, as he has got a talented group of runners in his team. His father always aimed for the best and he is looking to follow the same footprints. He stated, “By the end of April last year we had ten winners in the bag, this season we have double that. We made a determined effort to get started quicker this season.” He has lined up talented runner Premium for the Cheshir...Wed, 08 May 2013 09:50:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Camelot-succeeds-in-High-Chaparral-European-Breeders-Fund-Mooresbridge-Stakes-a215132http://blogs.bettor.com/Camelot-succeeds-in-High-Chaparral-European-Breeders-Fund-Mooresbridge-Stakes-a215132Camelot succeeds in High Chaparral European Breeders' Fund Mooresbridge Stakes Camelot landed successful in the High Chaparral European Breeders' Fund Mooresbridge Stakes (Group 3) at Curragh in Ireland on Monday, May 6, 2013. He was rated as the outright favourite to succeed and did not disappoint his team at all in the end. The bookmakers had shown immense confidence in the abilities of the young challenger, who was given a general price of 1 to 3. This clearly suggested that no one else w...Wed, 08 May 2013 09:43:47 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Princess-Of-Sylmar-stuns-rivals-to-claim-Longines-Kentucky-Oaks-a215084http://blogs.bettor.com/Princess-Of-Sylmar-stuns-rivals-to-claim-Longines-Kentucky-Oaks-a215084Princess Of Sylmar stuns rivals to claim Longines Kentucky Oaks Princess Of Sylmar stunned her rivals in the Longines Kentucky Oaks (Grade 1) at Churchill Downs in the United States of America on Saturday, May 4, 2013. She was not considered to be one of the favourites, but took her team by surprise in the end. There were some decent runners lined up for action in the all important competition and everyone expected to witness a classic competition. However, no one would have predicted an ups...Sat, 04 May 2013 11:32:52 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Orb-set-to-star-in-Kentucky-Derby-a215078http://blogs.bettor.com/Orb-set-to-star-in-Kentucky-Derby-a215078Orb set to star in Kentucky Derby Orb will be looking to stretch his winning streak in the Kentucky Derby (Grade 1) at Churchill Downs in the United States of America on Saturday, May 4, 2013. He has had a terrific start to the season and will be a tough nut to crack. “I think there's going to be horses that show a little more speed than maybe it shows on paper,” said Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey. “I'm just going to tell Joel to play the break and see what happens and try to hold some...Sat, 04 May 2013 10:20:39 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Naalatt-tipped-for-success-in-Brewin-Dolphin-Handicap-a215058http://blogs.bettor.com/Naalatt-tipped-for-success-in-Brewin-Dolphin-Handicap-a215058Naalatt tipped for success in Brewin Dolphin Handicap Naalatt has got a very good chance of claiming the Brewin Dolphin Handicap at Chepstow in England on Friday, May 3, 2013. She has been performing really well over the past few months and things are looking extremely positive for her. A total of eight runners have been attracted towards the class-4 event, which is scheduled to kick off at 16:20 GMT. The weather has been dry over the past few weeks, thus the going has been described as good...Fri, 03 May 2013 12:54:29 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mick-Channon-set-to-try-luck-with-Ollie-Olga-in-Qipco-1%2c000-Guineas-Stakes-a215056http://blogs.bettor.com/Mick-Channon-set-to-try-luck-with-Ollie-Olga-in-Qipco-1%2c000-Guineas-Stakes-a215056Mick Channon set to try luck with Ollie Olga in Qipco 1,000 Guineas Stakes Trainer Mick Channon is looking to take his opponents by surprise in the Qipco 1,000 Guineas Stakes (The 200th Running) (British Champions Series) (Group 1) (Fillies) at Newmarket in England on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Although there are some decent challengers lined up for action in that race, Channon has decided to try his luck with forgotten filly Ollie Olga, who is extremely talented and has made her team proud on sev...Fri, 03 May 2013 12:37:20 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Fencing-surprises-opponents-in-Battersea-Dogs-Cats-Home-Paradise-Stakes-a215028http://blogs.bettor.com/Fencing-surprises-opponents-in-Battersea-Dogs-Cats-Home-Paradise-Stakes-a215028Fencing surprises opponents in Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Paradise Stakes Fencing stunned his opponents in the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Paradise Stakes (Listed) at Ascot in England on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Despite not being rated as the favourite to succeed, he finished on top of the table comfortably. The American stallion was given a general starting price of 9 to 2 and had to battle out hard against some extremely good challengers in the race. However, he did not choke under p...Thu, 02 May 2013 13:11:13 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Estimate-lands-successful-in-Longines-Sagaro-Stakes-a215025http://blogs.bettor.com/Estimate-lands-successful-in-Longines-Sagaro-Stakes-a215025Estimate lands successful in Longines Sagaro Stakes Estimate landed successful in the Longines Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) at Ascot in England on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. She was expected to be strong and didn’t disappoint her fans at all in the all important competition. The young filly was rated as the favourite to succeed and the bookmakers had shown immense confidence in her abilities. The punters also gambled a lot of money in her favour, as she was the strongest of all runners taking part i...Thu, 02 May 2013 12:57:21 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Hughie-Morrison-hoping-for-change-of-fortunes-for-his-fillies-a214987http://blogs.bettor.com/Hughie-Morrison-hoping-for-change-of-fortunes-for-his-fillies-a214987Hughie Morrison hoping for change of fortunes for his fillies Veteran trainer Hughie Morrison is expecting some solid performances from a couple of his fillies Shirocco Star and Coquet. Both of them have not been able to make a solid impression since the start of their career and are under immense pressure at the moment. They need some luck to deliver top quality results in the upcoming events. “It was a very frustrating campaign because Shirocco Star was runner-up in two Classics [the...Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:25:58 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Olivier-Peslier-expecting-a-surprise-from-Maureen-in-Qipco-1%2c000-Guineas-Stakes-a214985http://blogs.bettor.com/Olivier-Peslier-expecting-a-surprise-from-Maureen-in-Qipco-1%2c000-Guineas-Stakes-a214985Olivier Peslier expecting a surprise from Maureen in Qipco 1,000 Guineas Stakes Olivier Peslier believes that Maureen can spring a surprise in the Qipco 1,000 Guineas Stakes (The 200th Running) (British Champions Series) (Group 1) (Fillies) (Class 1) at Newmarket in England on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Speaking at Chantilly on Monday, Peslier said: “She's got a lot of pace and she enjoys her racing. If the favourites aren't quite at their best she's a filly who can cause a surprise. The fifth or...Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:08:27 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Glens-Melody-shines-in-Irish-Thoroughbred-Breeders-Association-Fillies-Scheme-EBF-Mares-Hurdle-a214945http://blogs.bettor.com/Glens-Melody-shines-in-Irish-Thoroughbred-Breeders-Association-Fillies-Scheme-EBF-Mares-Hurdle-a214945Glens Melody shines in Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association Fillies Scheme EBF Mares Hurdle Glens Melody surprised her opponents in the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association Fillies Scheme EBF Mares Hurdle (Grade 1) at Punchestown in Ireland on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Despite not being rated as the favourite to succeed, she displayed a splendid speed and made her team proud. The five-year-old filly was given a general starting price of 7 to 2 and she was not expected to finish on to...Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:45:17 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Al-Kazeem-claims-thrilling-victory-in-bet365-com-Gordon-Richards-Stakes-a214942http://blogs.bettor.com/Al-Kazeem-claims-thrilling-victory-in-bet365-com-Gordon-Richards-Stakes-a214942Al Kazeem claims thrilling victory in bet365.com Gordon Richards Stakes Al Kazeem managed to meet the expectations of his team by winning the bet365.com Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3) at Sandown in England on Saturday, April 27, 2013. He was declared as the favourite to succeed and finished on top of the table in the end, claiming a cash prize of £34,026.00. There were some decent challengers up against him, so it was quite difficult for him to live up to the expectations of everyone. De...Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:09:48 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Hurricane-Fly-stars-in-Rabobank-Champion-Hurdle-a214882http://blogs.bettor.com/Hurricane-Fly-stars-in-Rabobank-Champion-Hurdle-a214882Hurricane Fly stars in Rabobank Champion Hurdle Hurricane Fly stamped authority in the Rabobank Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) at Punchestown in Ireland on Friday, April 26, 2013. No one was able to come closer to him, as he was simply awesome in the 2 mile event. His speed was impressive and he jumped really nicely too. Even though some of the runners tried to match him in terms of speed, but they failed to match his skills, when it comes to smooth jumping over the hurdles. The nine-year-old ru...Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:37:57 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/All-Too-Hard-secures-thrilling-win-in-All-Aged-Stakes-a214880http://blogs.bettor.com/All-Too-Hard-secures-thrilling-win-in-All-Aged-Stakes-a214880All Too Hard secures thrilling win in All Aged Stakes All Too Hard secured a thrilling victory in the All Aged Stakes (Group 1) at Randwick in Australia on Saturday, April 27, 2013. He was the outright favourite to succeed, but did not find things to be easy and had to fight hard in the end. The four-year-old colt entered the event with a starting price of 9 to 5, which means that the bookies had immense faith in him. Moreover, the punters also gambled a lot of bets on him, as they were cert...Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:27:20 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sprinter-Sacre-stamps-authority-in-Boylesports-com-Champion-Chase-a214814http://blogs.bettor.com/Sprinter-Sacre-stamps-authority-in-Boylesports-com-Champion-Chase-a214814Sprinter Sacre stamps authority in Boylesports.com Champion Chase Sprinter Sacre did not disappoint his fans at all, when he appeared in the Boylesports.com Champion Chase (Grade 1) at Punchestown in Ireland. His performances in such events have been phenomenal and he has never allowed anyone to take control of the proceedings in his presence. Although there was some threat for the veteran runner from his rival Sizing Europe, he did not take any pressure at all and secured the top spot com...Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:20:53 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Rock-On-Ruby-set-to-take-on-Hurricane-Fly-in-Champion-Hurdle-a214811http://blogs.bettor.com/Rock-On-Ruby-set-to-take-on-Hurricane-Fly-in-Champion-Hurdle-a214811Rock On Ruby set to take on Hurricane Fly in Champion Hurdle Rock On Ruby is all set to take on Hurricane Fly in the Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) at Punchestown in Ireland on Friday, April 26, 2013. The latter of the two is the clear favourite to succeed, so it will be difficult to beat him in the race. Both these challengers have been delivering some outstanding results for their respective teams over the years and the spectators would love to see them battle it out against each other in the a...Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:50:10 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Farraaj-set-to-shine-in-bet365-Mile-Group-2-a214801http://blogs.bettor.com/Farraaj-set-to-shine-in-bet365-Mile-Group-2-a214801Farraaj set to shine in bet365 Mile (Group 2) Farraaj seems to be in a great position to claim the bet365 Mile (Group 2) at Sandown in England on Friday, April 26, 2013. He is a terrific performer and has made his team proud on numerous occasions before, so his fans will be upbeat about his chances in the all important event, scheduled to kick off at 14:45 GMT. Although there are some other solid challengers looking to make an impression in the race, yet the bookies have shown more confide...Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:45:21 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/A-thrilling-race-on-the-cards-in-bet365-com-Esher-Cup-a214794http://blogs.bettor.com/A-thrilling-race-on-the-cards-in-bet365-com-Esher-Cup-a214794A thrilling race on the cards in bet365.com Esher Cup A close competition is expected in the bet365.com Esher Cup (Handicap) at Sandown in England on Friday, April 26, 2013. There are some highly talented contestants lined up for action in the race, which will make it quite interesting. However, it will be extremely difficult for the bettors to decide their favourite for the class-2 competition and they will have to count on their luck more than anything else at the end of the day. Looking...Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:56:50 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Riskit-Fora-Biskit-likely-to-claim-bet365-com-Handicap-a214788http://blogs.bettor.com/Riskit-Fora-Biskit-likely-to-claim-bet365-com-Handicap-a214788Riskit Fora Biskit likely to claim bet365.com Handicap Riskit Fora Biskit has got a solid chance of making an impression in the bet365.com Handicap at Sandown in England on Friday, April 26, 2013. A victory will earn her a cash prize of £12,450 in the class-2 event. There are some other solid contenders attracted towards the race, which means that things will not be easy for anyone. Even the bookmakers will be a touch worried at the moment, as they will have to decide the odds for all the pa...Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:58:40 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Quevega-triumphs-in-Ladbrokes-World-Series-Hurdle-a214780http://blogs.bettor.com/Quevega-triumphs-in-Ladbrokes-World-Series-Hurdle-a214780Quevega triumphs in Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle Quevega continued her brilliant form by winning the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle (Grade 1) at Punchestown in Ireland on Thursday, April 25, 2013. She has been demonstrating some terrific speed and jumping skills over the years and seems unstoppable at the moment. The nine-year-old mare was given pretty decent odds for victory, as her performances have been really well in recent times. However, there was immense pressure on her, as the cond...Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:32:27 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sir-Des-Champs-successful-in-Gold-Cup-thriller-a214745http://blogs.bettor.com/Sir-Des-Champs-successful-in-Gold-Cup-thriller-a214745Sir Des Champs successful in Gold Cup thriller Sir Des Champs landed successful in the Bet Online With The Tote.com Punchestown Gold Cup in Ireland on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. He was given a tough time by rival Long Run, but managed to stay ahead in the end by a small margin. The seven-year-old gelding was rated as the favourite to succeed in the race and was priced 2 to 1 by the bookmakers. However, the punters were reluctant to risk all of their money on him, as he was up against some v...Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:25:24 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/The-Liquidator-victorious-in-Betdaq-The-Peoples-Exchange-Champion-INH-Flat-Race-a214739http://blogs.bettor.com/The-Liquidator-victorious-in-Betdaq-The-Peoples-Exchange-Champion-INH-Flat-Race-a214739The Liquidator victorious in Betdaq The Peoples Exchange Champion INH Flat Race The Liquidator took his opponents by surprise in Betdaq The Peoples Exchange Champion INH Flat Race (Grade 1) at Punchestown in Ireland on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. He was not rated as the favourite to succeed, but still performed brilliantly and did not take any pressure at all. He was given a general starting price of 4 to 1, which was not bad and showed that the bookies had some sort of confidence in his ab...Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:42:45 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mount-Benbulben-unstoppable-in-Growise-Champion-Novice-Chase-a214718http://blogs.bettor.com/Mount-Benbulben-unstoppable-in-Growise-Champion-Novice-Chase-a214718Mount Benbulben unstoppable in Growise Champion Novice Chase Mount Benbulben stamped his authority in the Growise Champion Novice Chase (Grade 1) at Punchestown in Ireland on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Despite not being the favourite to succeed, he took control of the things and no one was able to come anywhere close to him in the end. The Irish challenger ran really well and controlled his pace nicely. Moreover, he was extremely good over the fences, which allowed him to gain a massive lead...Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:02:40 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sir-Des-Champs-to-lock-horns-with-Long-Run-at-Punchestown-a214716http://blogs.bettor.com/Sir-Des-Champs-to-lock-horns-with-Long-Run-at-Punchestown-a214716Sir Des Champs to lock horns with Long Run at Punchestown Sir Des Champs and Long Run are all set to fight it out in the Bet Online With TheTote.com Punchestown Gold Cup in Ireland on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. The winner of the Grade 1 event will be awarded a cash prize of €90,000 in the end. At the moment, Sir Des Champs is rated as the favourite to succeed, as he is in very good form and will not make life easy for his opponents. However, he has not managed to win the confidence of the b...Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:44:17 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Godsmejudge-to-skip-Bet365-Gold-Cup-Chase-a214637http://blogs.bettor.com/Godsmejudge-to-skip-Bet365-Gold-Cup-Chase-a214637Godsmejudge to skip Bet365 Gold Cup Chase Godsmejudge will not be a part of the Bet365 Gold Cup Chase (Handicap) Grade 3 at Sandown in England on Saturday, April 27, 2013. He was victorious in his most recent race and was expected to be strong in the upcoming event. However, his trainer Alan King has revealed that the Irish challenger will miss the action at Sandown. He did not give any major reason for that, but probably took the decision to give rest to his stallion. The seven-year-old ge...Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:55:28 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sprinter-Sacre-and-Sizing-Europe-to-clash-at-Cheltenham-a214634http://blogs.bettor.com/Sprinter-Sacre-and-Sizing-Europe-to-clash-at-Cheltenham-a214634Sprinter Sacre and Sizing Europe to clash at Cheltenham Sprinter Sacre and Sizing Europe will take on each other in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham in England on Tuesday, April 23, 2012. Both of them are quality runners and will definitely entertain one and all in the race. In their most recent meeting at Cheltenham last month, the former of the two was absolutely dominant and did not allow anyone to get closer. He was rated as the outright favourite to succeed and did not dis...Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:39:55 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Auroras-Encore-set-sights-on-Scottish-Grand-National-Handicap-Chase-a214588http://blogs.bettor.com/Auroras-Encore-set-sights-on-Scottish-Grand-National-Handicap-Chase-a214588Auroras Encore set sights on Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase Auroras Encore has set his eyes on the Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Ayr in England on Saturday, April 20, 2013. He will not find things to be easy though, as there are some quality runners up against him. The veteran gelding has participated in a total of 44 events until now and his performances in them have been decent. However, he has been unable to maintain a good strike rate, which means that...Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:50:22 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sacred-Falls-triumphant-in-BMW-Doncaster-Mile-a214587http://blogs.bettor.com/Sacred-Falls-triumphant-in-BMW-Doncaster-Mile-a214587Sacred Falls triumphant in BMW Doncaster Mile Sacred Falls took a solid victory in the BMW Doncaster Mile (Group 1 Handicap) at Randwick in Australia on Saturday, April 20, 2013. He was not performing consistently over the past few events, but bounced back strongly this time around. The young challenger from New Zealand was not rated as the favourite to succeed in the event, as there were some better runners up against him. Due to this, he did not manage to win the confidence of the bookies...Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:39:23 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Toronado-continues-dominance-with-fourth-consecutive-win-a214534http://blogs.bettor.com/Toronado-continues-dominance-with-fourth-consecutive-win-a214534Toronado continues dominance with fourth consecutive win Toronado displayed impressive form in the Novae Bloodstock Insurance Craven Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket in England on Wednesday, April 18, 2013. No one was able to challenge him in the 1 mile long event, which had a cash prize of £34,026.00 for the triumphant stallion. The three-year-old colt was rated as the outright favourite to succeed, as his performances in the past have been quite dominant. No one was expected to challenge hi...Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:53:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Big-Occasion-cut-for-Coral-Scottish-Grand-National-Handicap-Chase-a214532http://blogs.bettor.com/Big-Occasion-cut-for-Coral-Scottish-Grand-National-Handicap-Chase-a214532Big Occasion cut for Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase Big Occasion is no longer the favourite to succeed in the Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase Grade 3 at Ayr in England on Saturday, April 20, 2013. He is in terrific form, but there are some solid challengers up against him in the class-1 clash. David Stevens, spokesman for Coral, said: “Rival D'Estruval has headed the market since we opened betting and looks certain to start favourite on Saturday, although Big Occas...Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:34:29 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Garswood-impressive-at-Newmarket-a214497http://blogs.bettor.com/Garswood-impressive-at-Newmarket-a214497Garswood impressive at Newmarket Garswood secured a comfortable victory in the CSP European Free Handicap (Listed Race) at Newmarket in England on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. The class-1 event had a cash prize of £20,982.70 for the winner. The three-year-old colt was rated as the favourite to succeed in the race and entered with a starting price of 5 to 2. The bookies had shown immense confidence in his abilities and the punters also risked a lot of money on him. He didn’t disappoint anyone...Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:15:42 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Black-Caviars-career-comes-to-an-end-a214476http://blogs.bettor.com/Black-Caviars-career-comes-to-an-end-a214476Black Caviar’s career comes to an end Superstar racehorse Black Caviar has retired from the sport, after she won her 25th and last race at Randwick in Australia on Saturday, April 13, 2013. She has had a tremendous career and made her team proud every time she stepped out on a racecourse. Her trainer Peter Moody said, “The owners and myself had a long chat over the last couple of days and at lunchtime today we decided 25 was a great number to go out on. Collectively the mare is in great shap...Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:57:22 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Alan-King-expecting-Godsmejudge-to-shine-at-Ayr-a214450http://blogs.bettor.com/Alan-King-expecting-Godsmejudge-to-shine-at-Ayr-a214450Alan King expecting Godsmejudge to shine at Ayr Trainer Alan King believes that the conditions will help his challenger Godsmejudge in the upcoming Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr in England on Saturday, April 20, 2013. However, the competition is going to be a tough one, as there are some fierce competitors participating in the event. According to King, “They have had 5.5mm of rain overnight up there, with a possible further 11mm expected before the meeting starts, so it looks like b...Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:41:38 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Stuccodor-chasing-fourth-successive-win-a214414http://blogs.bettor.com/Stuccodor-chasing-fourth-successive-win-a214414Stuccodor chasing fourth successive win Stuccodor will be looking to extend his winning streak at Leopardstown in Ireland on Monday, April 15, 2013. He started off the season positively and has been performing really well for his team over the past several events. Therefore, everyone will be expecting a solid run from him. His trainer Dermot Weld is hopeful of a strong run, but he is not taking things for granted. He stated, “Stuccodor battled well to win by a nose at Gowran Park last tim...Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:45:20 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Black-Caviar-claims-25th-straight-win-a214368http://blogs.bettor.com/Black-Caviar-claims-25th-straight-win-a214368Black Caviar claims 25th straight win Black Caviar managed to win her 25th straight race by claiming the TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick on Saturday, April 13, 2013. She is definitely one of the very best in the business and it seems highly unlikely that someone will ever manage to defeat her in her career. She was rated as the outright favourite to succeed once again and no one else seemed to be in a position to match her. She was given a general starting price of 1 to 7, which clearly showed...Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:11:50 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/First-Lieutenant-targeting-Punchestown-Gold-Cup-a214336http://blogs.bettor.com/First-Lieutenant-targeting-Punchestown-Gold-Cup-a214336First Lieutenant targeting Punchestown Gold Cup First Lieutenant is all set for a clash in the Gold Cup at Punchestown before taking on his opponents in the Betfred Bowl at Aintree. He is a decent performer and has made his team proud on numerous occasions. He will be looking to gain some solid momentum before heading into some major competitions. Things will not be easy for the seasoned campaigner, as he will be up against some of the very best challengers such as Sir Des Champs, who has...Sat, 13 Apr 2013 06:48:45 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Van-Der-Neer-to-appear-in-English-or-Irish-Guineas-a214262http://blogs.bettor.com/Van-Der-Neer-to-appear-in-English-or-Irish-Guineas-a214262Van Der Neer to appear in English or Irish Guineas Having bagged an easy victory at Lingfield, Van Der Neer is all set to take part either in the English or the Irish Guineas later this season. His participation in one of the two big meetings is confirmed, but it is yet to be decided that which race he will step in. This was said by trainer Richard Hannon, after his charge’s amazing ¾-length triumph. The International Trial Stakes (Listed Race) was not an easy contest. But the Richard Hugh...Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:44:33 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Jack-Dexter-likely-to-meet-Black-Caviar-at-Royal-Ascot-a214249http://blogs.bettor.com/Jack-Dexter-likely-to-meet-Black-Caviar-at-Royal-Ascot-a214249Jack Dexter likely to meet Black Caviar at Royal Ascot Many big horses have failed in their attempt to get the better of Australian star mare, Black Caviar. The 7-year-old is easily one of the best runners of all time, holding 24 successive wins under her belt. The Peter G. Moody-trained is likely to extend her unbeaten run at Royal Ascot this summer, where she is likely to meet another talented but relatively inconsistent runner, Jack Dexter. The two dangerous horses will meet at Ascot, i...Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:18:15 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Better-ground-could-help-Rock-On-Ruby-beat-Hurricane-Fly-in-Rabobank-Champion-Hurdle-at-Punchestown-a214234http://blogs.bettor.com/Better-ground-could-help-Rock-On-Ruby-beat-Hurricane-Fly-in-Rabobank-Champion-Hurdle-at-Punchestown-a214234Better ground could help Rock On Ruby beat Hurricane Fly in Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown According to the current card, fourteen horses are scheduled to enter the Grade 1, Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown on Friday, April 26th. There are so many super talented horses in the line-up, but the real competition will be between Hurricane Fly and Rock On Ruby. The latter’s trainer, Harry Fry feels that if the ground is helpful, his horse will easily be able to defeat the big ri...Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:37:17 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Ryan-Mania-unexpectedly-strikes-on-the-back-of-Auroras-Encore-John-Smiths-Grand-National-Handicap-Chase-Grade-3-a214198http://blogs.bettor.com/Ryan-Mania-unexpectedly-strikes-on-the-back-of-Auroras-Encore-John-Smiths-Grand-National-Handicap-Chase-Grade-3-a214198Ryan Mania unexpectedly strikes on the back of Auroras Encore - John Smith's Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Crossing 30 fences and covering a long distance of 4m3½f were not easy tasks at all for anyone in the Grade 3, John Smith's Grand National Handicap Chase, held at Aintree on Saturday, April 06, 2013. So, the end result was a fairytale, as all the 40 runners as well as jockeys returned home safely. Jockey, Ryan Mania emerged as the ultimate champion, as he rode the 66-1 outsi...Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:57:23 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sprinter-Sacre-up-against-Cue-Card-and-Flemenstar-in-John-Smiths-Melling-Chase-at-Aintree-a214152http://blogs.bettor.com/Sprinter-Sacre-up-against-Cue-Card-and-Flemenstar-in-John-Smiths-Melling-Chase-at-Aintree-a214152Sprinter Sacre up against Cue Card and Flemenstar in John Smith´s Melling Chase at Aintree Nicky Henderson’s 7-year-old bay and brown gelding, Sprinter Sacre has stepped into an entirely different territory, as he enters the Grade 1 John Smith´s Melling Chase at Aintree on Friday. No easy opposition is waiting for the two-miler, who will face the greats like Cue Card and Flemenstar over a distance of two miles and four furlongs. Despite so many risks and threats, his connections are really...Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:28:08 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Silviniaco-Conti-the-one-to-beat-in-Aintrees-Betfred-Bowl-Chase%2c-says-confident-Paul-Nicholls-a214135http://blogs.bettor.com/Silviniaco-Conti-the-one-to-beat-in-Aintrees-Betfred-Bowl-Chase%2c-says-confident-Paul-Nicholls-a214135Silviniaco Conti the one to beat in Aintree’s Betfred Bowl Chase, says confident Paul Nicholls Aintree’s Grade 1 Betfred Bowl Chase is a race that revolves only around Silviniaco Conti, despite the fact that the 7-year-old suffered an awful tumble at Cheltenham last month. A star-studded line-up of eight horses has entered the meeting, seeking a handsome prize of £84,405. The going is good for the mega race, which will be run over a distance of three miles and one furlong. The bookies have...Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:39:23 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Venetia-Williams-announces-retirement-of-Mon-Mome-a214095http://blogs.bettor.com/Venetia-Williams-announces-retirement-of-Mon-Mome-a214095Venetia Williams announces retirement of Mon Mome The 2009 Grand National hero, Mon Mome’s fantastic career comes to an end, as his trainer Venetia Williams has announced that the 13-year-year is not going to take part in any competition from now onwards. The French-bred, owned by Mrs Vida Bingham, enjoyed a mixed fortune during his entire career. He won six of his 53 starts, and would always be remembered for creating one of the biggest upsets in Aintree’s long history. It was Mo...Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:36:59 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Monbeg-Dude-eying-a-chance-in-Betfred-Gold-Cup-Chase-a214032http://blogs.bettor.com/Monbeg-Dude-eying-a-chance-in-Betfred-Gold-Cup-Chase-a214032Monbeg Dude eying a chance in Betfred Gold Cup Chase Monbeg Dude is going to try his luck in the Betfred Gold Cup Chase at Cheltenham in England on Friday, March 15, 2013. It will not be easy for him to deliver a good result, as there will be some fierce competitors up against him. Although the Irish challenger has been unable to maintain a high winning percentage, his performances have not been bad at all and he can certainly cause an upset at the end of the day. He has been in the sport f...Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:04:27 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Ballynagour-set-to-take-part-in-Byrne-Group-Plate-a214011http://blogs.bettor.com/Ballynagour-set-to-take-part-in-Byrne-Group-Plate-a214011Ballynagour set to take part in Byrne Group Plate Ballynagour is all set to represent his team in the Grade 3 Byrne Group Plate at Cheltenham in England on Thursday, March 14, 2013. This will be his second race of the ongoing season and his fans will be expecting him to be strong, despite the presence of some quality performers. According to his trainer David Pipe, “Ballynagour is set to run in Thursday's Byrne Group Plate, the race we won with Salut Flo last year. This looks the ideal ste...Sat, 09 Mar 2013 10:51:33 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mail-De-Bievre-to-take-on-Sprinter-Sacre-in-Champion-Chase-a213991http://blogs.bettor.com/Mail-De-Bievre-to-take-on-Sprinter-Sacre-in-Champion-Chase-a213991Mail De Bievre to take on Sprinter Sacre in Champion Chase Mail De Bievre has been listed in the Champion Chase to take on Sprinter Sacre. This will definitely spice up the competition, as both runners are in very good form and have been making their respective teams proud over the years. The latter of the above two challengers is certainly one of the best stallions of the modern era, as he has maintained a terrific strike rate. He has won numerous events with ease and doesn’t make life eas...Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:30:57 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sprinter-Sacre-gets-evens-from-Coral-a213955http://blogs.bettor.com/Sprinter-Sacre-gets-evens-from-Coral-a213955Sprinter Sacre gets evens from Coral Sprinter Sacre has been offered evens by Coral for winning the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in England on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Coral spokesman Simon Clare said, “Given the size of this offer, we are entering uncharted territory in terms of the demand it will create, but it is our firm intention to hold this price for as long as possible, for days rather than hours, in order to allow every customer who fancies...Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:09:50 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Imperial-Commander-diagnosed-with-lung-infection-a213943http://blogs.bettor.com/Imperial-Commander-diagnosed-with-lung-infection-a213943Imperial Commander diagnosed with lung infection Imperial Commander has been diagnosed with a lung infection and will be unable to participate in the Cheltenham Festival. This was a huge setback for veteran trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies, who had already lost a couple of other runners due to different reasons. “Imperial Commander has a lung infection and we haven't enough time to put him right,” the trainer said. “It's come at absolutely the wrong time. We've been absolutely free of any sort o...Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:53:24 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Nicky-Henderson-describes-Simonsig-as-breathtaking-a213924http://blogs.bettor.com/Nicky-Henderson-describes-Simonsig-as-breathtaking-a213924Nicky Henderson describes Simonsig as ‘breathtaking’ Veteran trainer Nicky Henderson is pleased with the preparation of his challenger Simonsig, who is definitely amongst the best horses of the modern era and has been entertaining horseracing fans across the globe. The seven-year-old gelding appeared in a pre-festival gallop at Lambourn and gave a stunning performance against some of the best horses in the business, such as Grandouet, Megalypos and Tistory. No one was able to challenge him...Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:58:04 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Trade-Storm-succeeds-at-Meydan-a213899http://blogs.bettor.com/Trade-Storm-succeeds-at-Meydan-a213899Trade Storm succeeds at Meydan Trade Storm stole the show in a Group 2 encounter at Meydan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday, March 2, 2012. He was not rated as the favourite to succeed, but took the field by surprise in the end. The five-year-old horse entered the competition with a starting price of 5 to 2, which was not bad at all. However, he was up against some quality performers such as Musir, who had won the confidence of the bookmakers and the punters. Despite that, Tra...Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:21:23 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Long-Run-to-wear-cheek-pieces-in-Gold-Cup-a213872http://blogs.bettor.com/Long-Run-to-wear-cheek-pieces-in-Gold-Cup-a213872Long Run to wear cheek pieces in Gold Cup Long Run will feature in the Gold Cup, wearing cheek pieces, as that seems to give him a performance boost. He seems to be in very good shape for the mega event at Cheltenham in England on Friday, March 15, 2013. According to his trainer, Nicky Henderson, “We did try him in cheek pieces ... and he was very, very good. I think we all concluded they will just be a little bit of assistance to him, especially in the latter part of the race. Sometimes he...Sat, 02 Mar 2013 10:30:34 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Long-Run-set-to-school-before-Gold-Cup-a213855http://blogs.bettor.com/Long-Run-set-to-school-before-Gold-Cup-a213855Long Run set to school before Gold Cup Long Run is set to school on Friday, March 1, 2013 before going into the Gold Cup at Cheltenham in England on the 15th of this month. He is definitely going to be one of the top contenders in the main event, which has attracted numerous quality runners. Long Run has not taken part in any race this year, which means that he could be a touch rusty at the moment. However, his form appears to be really good and a bit of schooling will help him make furthe...Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:34:08 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Willie-Mullins-cuts-more-runners-from-Grand-National-a213816http://blogs.bettor.com/Willie-Mullins-cuts-more-runners-from-Grand-National-a213816Willie Mullins cuts more runners from Grand National Trainer Willie Mullins has cut short another runner from the entry list of the John Smith's Grand National, which is scheduled to take place at Aintree in England on Saturday, April 6, 2013. He had dropped Lambro and Shakervilz earlier from the event, but now decided to cut Call The Police too. His focus will now be shifted completely towards Prince De Beauchene and On His Own, who are capable of fighting for the top spot in the all import...Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:16:02 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Donald-McCain-expecting-strong-performances-from-Cinders-And-Ashes-a213797http://blogs.bettor.com/Donald-McCain-expecting-strong-performances-from-Cinders-And-Ashes-a213797Donald McCain expecting strong performances from Cinders And Ashes Donald McCain is expecting a strong run from his challenger, Cinders And Ashes, in the upcoming Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in England on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. However, the veteran trainer feels that the ground conditions will make a huge difference at the end of the day. Cinders And Ashes has been doing a very good job for his team over the past several years, but he tends to struggle on difficult grounds....Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:31:13 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Nigel-Twiston-Davies-rates-The-New-One-as-one-of-the-best-a213755http://blogs.bettor.com/Nigel-Twiston-Davies-rates-The-New-One-as-one-of-the-best-a213755Nigel Twiston-Davies rates The New One as one of the best Trainer, Nigel Twiston-Davies, rates The New One as one of the best horses he has ever trained and he is really excited about his chances in the upcoming events. However, the young challenger was unable to succeed in his most recent race at Cheltenham, which was a touch disappointing for his fans. The five-year-old gelding was rated as the favourite to succeed in that event and had entered the contest with a starting price of 4 to 5...Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:33:08 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Days-Hotel-jumps-well-to-claim-Paddypower-com-Chase-a213740http://blogs.bettor.com/Days-Hotel-jumps-well-to-claim-Paddypower-com-Chase-a213740Days Hotel jumps well to claim Paddypower.com Chase Days Hotel held his nerves in order to claim the Paddypower.com Chase at Sandown in England on Sunday, February 24, 2013. He was given a tough time by his competitors, but finished on top of the table rather comfortably in the end. The eight-year-old gelding was rated as the outright favourite to succeed and entered the competition with a starting price of 5 to 4. The punters had shown immense confidence in his abilities and gambled a lot o...Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:39:54 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Fago-suffers-an-upset-defeat-in-Kilbrittain-Castle-Novices-Chase-a213713http://blogs.bettor.com/Fago-suffers-an-upset-defeat-in-Kilbrittain-Castle-Novices-Chase-a213713Fago suffers an upset defeat in Kilbrittain Castle Novices' Chase Fago suffered an upset defeat in the Kilbrittain Castle Novices' Chase (Class 2) at Sandown in England on Friday, February 22, 2013. He was rated as the outright favourite to succeed, but failed to come anywhere close to the winner, Kapga De Cerisy. Only three runners took part in yesterday’s race and the punters had shown immense confidence in the abilities of Fago, who entered the competition with a starting price of 2 to 5....Sat, 23 Feb 2013 12:26:26 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Le-Vent-DAntan-eying-success-in-Champion-Bumper-a213693http://blogs.bettor.com/Le-Vent-DAntan-eying-success-in-Champion-Bumper-a213693Le Vent D'Antan eying success in Champion Bumper Le Vent D'Antan seems pretty confident about his chances in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham in England on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. He doesn’t have much experience, but possesses the ability to become one of the best in the business. The French challenger debuted in January this year and impressed one and all with his impressive performance. He didn’t allow his rivals to challenge him and secured a comfortable victory at the end of the day....Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:51:42 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Paul-Nicholls-expects-a-solid-run-from-Silviniaco-Conti-at-Cheltenham-a213670http://blogs.bettor.com/Paul-Nicholls-expects-a-solid-run-from-Silviniaco-Conti-at-Cheltenham-a213670Paul Nicholls expects a solid run from Silviniaco Conti at Cheltenham Paul Nicholls is quite confident that his challenger, Silviniaco Conti, will be able to make a strong impression in the Gold Cup at Cheltenham in England on Friday, March 15, 2013. The French runner has faced a lot of criticism for not being able to succeed at this venue in the past, but he is in spectacular form at the moment and will definitely be a force to reckon with. He has been winning races with consistency and...Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:43:49 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/David-pipe-rates-Dynaste-as-a-straightforward-performer-a213656http://blogs.bettor.com/David-pipe-rates-Dynaste-as-a-straightforward-performer-a213656David pipe rates Dynaste as a ‘straightforward’ performer Veteran trainer, David Pipe, believes that Dynaste is a much more straightforward performer compared to stable mate, Grands Crus. Both runners have got a pretty decent record though and have been delivering some dominant performances over the years. The latter of the two runners has participated in a total of 18 events, winning seven of them whereas secured the runner up spot on four times. In addition to that, he has secured the thir...Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:00:51 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Nicky-Henderson-reveals-his-challengers-for-Champion-Hurdle-a213620http://blogs.bettor.com/Nicky-Henderson-reveals-his-challengers-for-Champion-Hurdle-a213620Nicky Henderson reveals his challengers for Champion Hurdle Veteran trainer, Nicky Henderson, has confirmed his team for the Champion Hurdle, which is scheduled to take place at Cheltenham in England on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. He will pin his hopes on quality runners like Grandouet and Binocular, who are fabulous performers and have been delivering some fantastic results over the years. According to the veteran, “Binocular has unfairly become rather a forgotten contender, but he has pleas...Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:38:08 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Colin-Tizzard-unable-to-make-a-decision-on-Cue-Card-a213597http://blogs.bettor.com/Colin-Tizzard-unable-to-make-a-decision-on-Cue-Card-a213597Colin Tizzard unable to make a decision on Cue Card Veteran trainer, Colin Tizzard, has revealed that there is still some uncertainty over which event Cue Card will take part in over the next few months. The final decision could be taken before the end of this month. Cue Card is a spectacular performer and his performances over the years have been exceptional. He has maintained a very good winning percentage, which means that he is capable of challenging the best in the business at the momen...Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:51:18 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Black-Caviar-successful-on-comeback-a213573http://blogs.bettor.com/Black-Caviar-successful-on-comeback-a213573Black Caviar successful on comeback Black Caviar made a successful comeback to the sport by succeeding in the Group 1 encounter at Flemington in Australia on Saturday, February 16, 2013. She is such a strong performer and has never let her team down. She is one of the best runners in the business and her statistics prove that. Before this victory, the talented mare had represented her team in a total of 22 races, winning all of them. It is not an easy thing to maintain such a spectacular...Sat, 16 Feb 2013 11:51:06 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Swnymor-preparing-for-Cheltenham-Festival-a213559http://blogs.bettor.com/Swnymor-preparing-for-Cheltenham-Festival-a213559Swnymor preparing for Cheltenham Festival After taking a tumble in his most recent outing, Swnymor is hoping to prepare for the Cheltenham Festival by delivering a positive result in his upcoming races. He has got a pretty decent record and proved to be a very good jumper over hurdles. However, he was unable to make an impression last time around, despite being rated quite highly by the bookmakers. He could have ended up in the top three back then, but took a heavy fall through the midway. L...Sat, 16 Feb 2013 05:37:17 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sam-Waley-Cohen-expects-Bobs-Worth-to-be-competitive-in-Gold-Cup-a213523http://blogs.bettor.com/Sam-Waley-Cohen-expects-Bobs-Worth-to-be-competitive-in-Gold-Cup-a213523Sam Waley-Cohen expects Bobs Worth to be competitive in Gold Cup Sam Waley-Cohen, rider of Long Run, rates Bobs Worth as the best in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup, which is scheduled to take place in March this year. The event has attracted some very good runners and they will definitely spice things up for the spectators. According to the jockey, “The form of all the leading contenders is extremely strong. In reality whoever wins it is going to have to run up to a mark not yet achieved. B...Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:29:27 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mail-De-Bievre-sets-sights-on-Champion-Chase-a213463http://blogs.bettor.com/Mail-De-Bievre-sets-sights-on-Champion-Chase-a213463Mail De Bievre sets sights on Champion Chase Mail De Bievre has set his sights on the Champion Chase at Cheltenham in England on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. There is still plenty of time in the event, so he will look to practice hard for it. He will be up against some quality runners though, so things will not be easy at all. He is currently not in the list of entrants for Cheltenham, but there is plenty of time for his team to decide. If he makes it there, things will definitely become a l...Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:40:58 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Kilt-Rock-lands-successful-in-Shadwell-Handicap-a213431http://blogs.bettor.com/Kilt-Rock-lands-successful-in-Shadwell-Handicap-a213431Kilt Rock lands successful in Shadwell Handicap Kilt Rock did a fabulous job in the Shadwell Handicap at Jabel ali in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, February 8, 2013. He was not rated as the favourite to succeed, but surprised his opponents with his overall performance. The distance to cover in the race was just six furlongs, which meant that speed was extremely crucial. Even the smallest of mistakes could have proven to be costly, so everyone had to be at their absolute best in order t...Sat, 09 Feb 2013 11:57:36 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mail-De-Bievre-set-for-a-comeback-at-Newbury-a213399http://blogs.bettor.com/Mail-De-Bievre-set-for-a-comeback-at-Newbury-a213399Mail De Bievre set for a comeback at Newbury Mail De Bievre is set to be unleashed in the Grade 2 Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury in England on Saturday, February 9, 2013. He has not been seen in action for quite some time, but is expected to be strong in the all important competition. The eight-year-old gelding has given some tremendous performances for his team and will be looking to repeat the same this time around. He has managed to maintain a pretty decent winning percentage, which is a...Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:39:52 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Swing-Bowler-draws-attention-for-Betfair-Hurdle-a213380http://blogs.bettor.com/Swing-Bowler-draws-attention-for-Betfair-Hurdle-a213380Swing Bowler draws attention for Betfair Hurdle Swing Bowler has managed to grab the attention of everyone for the upcoming Betfair Hurdle at Newbury in England on Saturday, February 9, 2013. There are some fierce competitors up against her, but she cannot be taken lightly at all. David Johnson, who is the owner of the talented mare, is confident of a good show at Newbury. He believes that there are some other solid contenders for victory in the all important Grade 3 event, but a surprise ca...Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:35:19 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Grumeti-ruled-out-of-the-Betfair-Hurdle-a213358http://blogs.bettor.com/Grumeti-ruled-out-of-the-Betfair-Hurdle-a213358Grumeti ruled out of the Betfair Hurdle Grumeti has been ruled out from the Betfair Hurdle, which is scheduled to take place at Newbury in England on Saturday, February 9, 2013. He will now take part in the Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton instead. According to his trainer Alan King, “I have two entries in the Betfair Hurdle in Grumeti and Manyriverstocross. Although I am not certain, it is more likely that Grumeti will wait and head for the Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton the following week.” He...Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:53:47 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sizing-Europe-maintains-his-dominance-in-Tied-Cottage-Chase-a213330http://blogs.bettor.com/Sizing-Europe-maintains-his-dominance-in-Tied-Cottage-Chase-a213330Sizing Europe maintains his dominance in Tied Cottage Chase Sizing Europe continued his spectacular form in the sport by claiming the Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown in Ireland on Sunday, February 3, 2013. This was his fifth consecutive victory and things have been moving really nicely for him over the past several years. The 11-year-old gelding is an expert, when it comes to racing over fences. He has appeared in a total of 21 chase events, winning 14 times. He has never dropped out of...Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:57:36 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Dai-Walters-expects-Tanerko-Emery-to-be-competitive-in-Welsh-Champion-Hurdle-a213303http://blogs.bettor.com/Dai-Walters-expects-Tanerko-Emery-to-be-competitive-in-Welsh-Champion-Hurdle-a213303Dai Walters expects Tanerko Emery to be competitive in Welsh Champion Hurdle Dai Walters has set his eyes on the Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las in England on Saturday, February 2, 2013. He will be trying his luck with the French challenger, Tanerko Emery, who has been given pretty decent odds for victory in the class-2 encounter. The seven-year-old gelding has been given a general starting price of 4 to 1 and he will definitely get the attention of the punters. He has been delivering some...Sat, 02 Feb 2013 12:28:45 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Champion-Hurdle-set-to-be-a-thriller-a213274http://blogs.bettor.com/Champion-Hurdle-set-to-be-a-thriller-a213274Champion Hurdle set to be a thriller Some quality runners have been attracted towards the Champion Hurdle at Doncaster in England on Monday, February 4, 2013. However, the weather remains a threat for the organisers and they will be hoping that the situation remains under control over the next few days. Clerk of the course Andrew Cooper said, “The main reason is to take account of the forecast overnight rain. It is supposed to rain from midnight until dawn, but there are quite conflicting...Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:39:35 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/John-Smiths-Grand-National-gets-attention-of-84-challengers-a213247http://blogs.bettor.com/John-Smiths-Grand-National-gets-attention-of-84-challengers-a213247John Smith’s Grand National gets attention of 84 challengers A total of 84 entries have been attracted towards the John Smith’s Grand National, which is scheduled to take place at Aintree in England on Saturday, April 6, 2013. The all important holds great importance and everyone will be preparing for it over the next few months. However, the total number of entries will definitely cut down with the passage of time and majority of the class performers will be left at the end of the day. Th...Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:42:20 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sizing-Europe-looking-good-for-Tied-Cottage-Chase-a213232http://blogs.bettor.com/Sizing-Europe-looking-good-for-Tied-Cottage-Chase-a213232Sizing Europe looking good for Tied Cottage Chase Sizing Europe is in very good shape at the moment and will start his Cheltenham preparations with the Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown in Ireland on Sunday, February 3, 2013. The Grade 2 event has attracted some other solid runners too and the competition will be quite an interesting one. The horseracing fans will certainly be looking forward to some quality action during that event. This competition is not a new one for Siz...Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:12:12 GMT