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By Tony Calvin - 02/02/26

TONY CALVIN: SATURDAY course details, weather and double entries – and a 12/1 each-way bet

LATEST NEWS – Jango Baie and Lulamba’s current running plans (or not) Jango Baie will…

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By Tony Calvin - 31/01/26

TONY CALVIN: SUNDAY’s stats and info for the 11 ITV races – and a 25-1 chance makes plenty of appeal at Musselburgh

8am BETTING UPDATE – and an alcohol-themed one, at that… Leopardstown has passed the morning…

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By Tony Calvin - 29/01/26

TONY CALVIN: TODAY’s stats and information for the 9 ITV races – and now copy for them all

SATURDAY MORNING WEATHER UPDATE – Leopardstown off (as is Wetherby), Sandown is on Leopardstown got…

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By Tony Calvin - 29/01/26

TONY CALVIN: COURSE details and weather for Sandown, Musselburgh and Leopardstown – and double entries

WEDNESDAY ground assessments – is the DRF too big to fail, however much it rains?…

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By Tony Calvin - 22/01/26

TONY CALVIN: DETAILED copy, and my bets, on 11 races on Saturday

SATURDAY MORNING BETTING UPDATE Firstly the ground again. I have just spoken to someone who…

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By Tony Calvin - 19/01/26

SATURDAY’s ITV details and double entries – and copy on 10 races

THE TUESDAY COPY How many of his Saturday 18 will Gordon run? Gordon Elliott has…

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By Tony Calvin - 09/01/26

TONY CALVIN: ITV COURSE DETAILS this week – and copy on each Saturday race now in here

Ascot – The Grade 1 Clarence House Chase Thankfully, none of the five in the…

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By Tony Calvin - 08/01/26

TONY CALVIN: KEMPTON thoughts and fancies

1.30pm Kempton – 12/1 King Al each-way IF all eight go? Kempton has passed its…

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By Tony Calvin - 05/01/26

TONY CALVIN SATURDAY’s details for the three ITV tracks. Make that two. For now….

DECIDELY DICEY, but getting better… It is obviously looking dicey at all three planned ITV…

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By Tony Calvin - 02/01/26

TONY CALVIN: The Racing Review, Dec 20th to January 1st inclusive

INTRO In order to save an hour or two on today’s racing review section on…

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By Tony Calvin - 02/01/26

TONY CALVIN: TODAY’s details – and a small each-way bet at 6s is the height of my betting interest today (available at 13/2)

SATURDAY MORNING BETTING UPDATE Hot Fuss decent at 5/2 in last at Sandown I think…

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By Tony Calvin - 29/12/25

TONY CALVIN: RACE-BY-RACE guide to today’s ITV races

1.25pm Cheltenham – 7/1 Inch House weighted to go well, but race is hard to…

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By Tony Calvin - 26/12/25

TONY CALVIN: TODAY’s stats and information – and a 28-1 chance is interesting enough

Keep an eye on times at Chepstow and Kempton I am having another look now…

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By Tony Calvin - 23/12/25

TONY CALVIN: BOXING DAY analysis – and all the stats and information, too

RACE-BY-RACE ANALYSIS 12.45pm Kempton – 7/4 Noble Park is definitely the one to beat, as…

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By Tony Calvin - 21/12/25

TONY CALVIN: BOXING DAY betting details – hopefully it’ll give you a headstart

BOXING DAY early thoughts on Sunday, with a few Monday betting updates in bold CHANGE…

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By Tony Calvin - 18/12/25

TONY CALVIN: TODAY’s stats and info for Ascot and Haydock – and race-by-race copy and morning updates

SATURDAY GOING 7.25am Ascot is now good to soft, soft in places Haydock is now…

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By Tony Calvin - 15/12/25

TONY CALVIN: GOOD GOSH, does he deserve to be 40-1?

TUESDAY THOUGHTS 1.50pm Ascot – All a bit of a mess at the moment This…

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By Tony Calvin - 12/12/25

TONY CALVIN: GENERAL 25-1 chance could take command in last at Doncaster

1.15pm Cheltenham – 16/1 It’s Easy is perhaps too big but this is difficult This…

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By Tony Calvin - 10/12/25

TONY CALVIN: TODAY’s thoughts on the five Cheltenham ITV races – an each-way multiples day, perhaps?

1.15pm Cheltenham – 33/1 Stoner’s could be an each-way choice My first instinct here was…

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By Tony Calvin - 08/12/25

TONY CALVIN: SATURDAY DETAILS – Cheltenham and Doncaster on ITV (and Bangor too, now – possibly…)

MONDAY COPY We have one early-closer on Saturday and that is the December Gold Cup…

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By Tony Calvin - 05/12/25

TONY CALVIN: TODAY’s ITV DETAILS at Huntingdon, Kelso and Cork – and all copy now in here

1.15pm Huntingdon – 14/1 Time to shine back over 2m This handicap is only one…

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By Tony Calvin - 04/12/25

TONY CALVIN: COPY on all eight ITV races, with a Saturday morning betting update

SATURDAY MORNING GOING/WEATHER UPDATE You can see in the updated stats/info section below that both…

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By Tony Calvin - 01/12/25

TONY CALVIN: SATURDAY DETAILS – I have never seen a messier ante-post picture for an ITV weekend

WEATHER UPDATE The forecasts have improved overnight so perhaps Sandown and Aintree will not be…

Horse Racing

By Ak Bets - 30/11/25

RONAN GROOME: Teak tough Teahupoo to provide stern test of Ballyburn’s credentials

Who could ever doubt Willie Mullins when it comes to one of his horses switching…

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By Tony Calvin - 28/11/25

TONY CALVIN: SATURDAY’s statistics and information – and all copy now included

Newbury – weather/rain watch (8.2mm since midnight as at 10.45am, according to live rain gauge…

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By Tony Calvin - 26/11/25

TONY CALVIN: FRIDAY’s statistics and information for the ITV races – and copy now, too

1.50pm Newbury – King Of Kingsfield too big at 33s and 28s perhaps As far…

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By Tony Calvin - 24/11/25

TONY CALVIN: ITV course details this week – with double-entries now included

MIDDAY MONDAY COPY – AND NOTHING DOING ON TUESDAY We have just five in the…

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By Ak Bets - 23/11/25

RONAN GROOME: Horse-by-horse guide to Grade 1 John Durkan Chase

No one can say today’s Grade 1 John Durkan Punchestown Chase (3.00) is not an…

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By Tony Calvin - 20/11/25

TONY CALVIN: TODAY’s ITV details for Haydock, Ascot and Punchestown – and detailed copy on all races now included

1.15pm Haydock – Top two in the market are solid, but Cormier without those perhaps?…

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By Tony Calvin - 17/11/25

TONY CALVIN: SATURDAY DETAILS for Haydock, Ascot and Punchestown – all copy now added

WEDNESDAY UPDATE (6.15am) Haydock and Ascot haven’t updated yet today unsurprisingly, but maybe expect the…

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By Tony Calvin - 15/11/25

TONY CALVIN: All ITV races now covered

Gurus galore When even the clerk of the course admits that the ground on Day…

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By Tony Calvin - 14/11/25

TONY CALVIN: LET’s hear it for the Boy

SATURDAY COPY 1.45pm Cheltenham – Stencil is the interesting one, but only 7s now The…

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By Ak Bets - 14/11/25

RONAN GROOME: Three tips for a quality opening to Navan Racing Festival

As I begin writing this preview, I feel the building in which I reside under…

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By Tony Calvin - 13/11/25

TONY CALVIN: TODAY’s ITV stats and information for Cheltenham – and copy now, too

1.45pm – 8/1 Allen could get his pot of Oldie gold First things first, unless…

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By Tony Calvin - 10/11/25

TONY CALVIN: WEEKEND ante-post look is now completed

Monday morning scene-setter Just 16 five-day entries for Paddy Power, but a healthy 24 in…

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By Tony Calvin - 06/11/25

TONY CALVIN: ALL 11 ITV races now covered, with a few big-priced swings

SATURDAY MORNING UPDATE (4.55am) – Aintree low sun alert I will update the goings as…

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By Tony Calvin - 06/11/25

TONY CALVIN: 20/1 Chicago could go down a storm at Exeter

1.50pm Exeter – Time to kick these small-field novices’ chases off the main slots I…

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By Tony Calvin - 03/11/25

TONY CALVIN: ITV details this week, with double entries now added

Rain is due everywhere in the next 24 hours, and the amounts have been changing,…

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By Tony Calvin - 30/10/25

TONY CALVIN: 11/1 Doddiethegreat the pick of a quiet Saturday betting scrum

GROUND and NRs update – a morning betting update is now included on each race,…

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By Tony Calvin - 27/10/25

TONY CALVIN: SATURDAY details, now with double entries and copy included for all 8 races

ONLY one of ITV’s eight Saturday races in the UK has exceeded the maximum-allowed field…

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By Tony Calvin - 24/10/25

TONY CALVIN: “AND today Matthew”, the winner is….

SATURDAY MORNING GROUND UPDATES 1.The Cheltenham ground has officially dried to good, good to soft…

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By Tony Calvin - 22/10/25

TONY CALVIN: TODAY on ITV – 18s, 16s and 12s chances to consider

1.15pm Cheltenham – Tough course opener but [15/2] French Ship is easy to see I…

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By Tony Calvin - 22/10/25

TONY CALVIN: SATURDAY’s 10 ITV races now analysed – there is a dangerous, unexposed floater at 16s at Cheltenham

IT looks like all of the three ITV tracks have all missed the worst of…

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By Tony Calvin - 16/10/25

TONY CALVIN: ASCOT today given the full treatment in here

12.55pm – Early move for 9/2 Sweet William makes sense We have three-old stagers in…

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By Tony Calvin - 13/10/25

TONY CALVIN: ALL seven races at Ascot on Saturday put under the microscope

ASCOT DETAILS (updated 8.24am on Thursday) GOING – Round course: Good;  Straight course: Good GOING…

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By Tony Calvin - 10/10/25

TONY CALVIN: TODAY’s thoughts, fancies and bets (a fair few, too) in here

1.15pm Newmarket – 4/1 Gladius the pick if you want to get involved I couldn’t…

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By Tony Calvin - 09/10/25

TONY CALVIN: ANALYSIS of all of today’s 10 ITV races – with a couple of each-way bets advised

1.15pm Newmarket – 5/4 Brussels should outmuscle these AKBets are now [11/8] Brussels, [11/4] Revival…

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By Tony Calvin - 06/10/25

TONY CALVIN: CESAREWITCH analysis leads the way in the Saturday ante-post column

CESAREWITCH ANALYSIS 3.40pm Newmarket – Just the 25 in the big Saturday betting race at…

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By Tony Calvin - 05/10/25

TONY CALVIN: 125/1 each-way swing in the Arc – and an 18/1 win-only back-up

First things first, AKBets are bold type everything in the race on Oddschecker this morning…

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By Tony Calvin - 02/10/25

TONY CALVIN: RACE-by-race look at today’s ITV action and a betting race at Longchamp

WEATHER WATCH – strong headwind at Ascot It sounds as if Longchamp and Redcar got…

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By Tony Calvin - 29/09/25

TONY CALVIN: TWO catch my eye betting-wise on Saturday at this stage

LONGCHAMP – wait on all-important ground and draw before betting on Arc The clerk of…

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By Tony Calvin - 23/09/25

TONY CALVIN: A 50/1 chance is my wild Cambridgeshire swing on this particular (Beth) page

3.40pm Newmarket: The Cambridgeshire Going, watering and stick readings Cash is a NR as 6.48am…

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By Tony Calvin - 23/09/25

TONY CALVIN: PLENTY of big prices to consider on ITV today

1.15pm Newmarket – Elwateen the class act for the excellent bin Suroor Given the decent…

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By Tony Calvin - 23/09/25

TONY CALVIN: CAMBRIDGESHIRE ante-post piece, with 66s and 16s pokes of note

Ante-post versus day-of-race betting It is becoming increasingly apparent, to me anyway, that the wiser…

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By Tony Calvin - 21/09/25

TONY CALVIN: ITV going and weather details for this week – plus Saturday’s double entries

THIS WEEK’S RACING ROOM PODCAST CAN BE VIEWED ON THIS LINK:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcrSJSvpxHY&list=PLXnR25kIoEuT25sKZSdQahDCCJtSSFYiF&index=1 Early ante-post scene-setter…

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By Tony Calvin - 18/09/25

TONY CALVIN: OUTSIDER Gold Queen Kindly is the dangerous floater in the Mill Reef – all 9 ITV races now covered

1.15pm Ayr – Hi Royal but goodbye Mr King (reluctantly) We have a maximum field…

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By Tony Calvin - 15/09/25

TONY CALVIN: STATS AND INFORMATION for Ayr and Newbury on Saturday

TUESDAY MORNING UPDATE This morning, I have had another look at all the races that…

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By Tony Calvin - 14/09/25

TONY CALVIN: 33/1 chance has a lot more going for him than the odds suggest

Waiting on the weather Think Michael Jones in rugby and Eric Liddell in athletics, I…

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By Tony Calvin - 14/09/25

TONY CALVIN: STATS and information section for today, including NRs as they come in

SUNDAY DETAILS DONCASTER GOING – Good to soft, soft in places Going stick: 6.1, Sunday 7.30am…

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By Tony Calvin - 11/09/25

TONY CALVIN: ST LEGER PREVIEW – and the rest of the ITV races are now live

1.15pm Doncaster – Holding fire before backing Wild Nature Wild Nature is an interesting enough…

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By Tony Calvin - 11/09/25

TONY CALVIN: TAKING a swing at a few today at double figures, including a 50s chance

1.15pm Doncaster – Dutching Maxi and Align win-only I can fully see the case for…

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By Tony Calvin - 11/09/25

TONY CALVIN: TODAY’S RACING – thoughts and fancies on all 5 ITV races

1.15pm Doncaster  – Tricky Donny opener With the current declining horse population and a static…

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By Tony Calvin - 08/09/25

TONY CALVIN: ST LEGER – the all-important double entries have been updated at 5.45pm on Tuesday

ST LEGER LATEST 3.40pm Doncaster, Saturday  Click on the race link above to get the…

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By Tony Calvin - 04/09/25

TONY CALVIN: ANNAF not a naff each-way bet at 66s with the extra places

1.15pm Haydock – Reasonably sweet on Suite at 8s I will re-state that the going…

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By Tony Calvin - 01/09/25

TONY CALVIN: WEEKEND RACING (with double-entries now included for the ITV races)

Betfair Sprint Cup, Saturday I started prepping this column on Sunday morning, as it is…

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By Tony Calvin - 28/08/25

TONY CALVIN: SATURDAY morning updates for all three courses are now in

SATURDAY MORNING UPDATES – all course updates are now in It’s a case of after…

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By Tony Calvin - 25/08/25

TONY: WEEKEND ITV races – copy on all eight Saturday races now in here

1.30pm Beverley – Crown Of Oaks heads the betting, but 14s Titian won’t mind the…

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By Tony Calvin - 22/08/25

TONY CALVIN: A favourite to take on and four outsiders to chance in the big two races

1.50pm York – 22/1 Check could challenge these It was always the plan for Bullet…

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By Tony Calvin - 22/08/25

TONY CALVIN: I’VE had plenty of bets today at big prices – read on…

1.50pm – 28/1 Marhaba no forlorn hope to repeat 2023 success I was staggered to…

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By Tony Calvin - 21/08/25

TONY CALVIN: RACE-BY-RACE analysis for all seven contests at York today

1.50pm- Staya looks a solid enough each-way bet at 6s  Only one defector from the…

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By Tony Calvin - 20/08/25

TONY CALVIN: RACE-BY-RACE analysis for all seven contests at York today

1.50pm York – Oldroyd a man to respect Regular readers will know my stance on…

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By Tony Calvin - 14/08/25

TONY CALVIN: TWO 28-1 outsiders appeal at Newbury – particularly in the Charlie Hungerford…

MORNING BETTING UPDATE (7.10am, Saturday ) Nothing much doing in the greys’ race at 2.05pm…

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By Tony Calvin - 11/08/25

TONY CALVIN: Saturday’s details from the three ITV tracks, and double entry information

RACE-BY-RACE ANALYSIS OF THE WEEKEND ITV RACES 1.50pm Newbury – Pinhole the 2/1 favourite in…

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By Tony Calvin - 08/08/25

TONY CALVIN: SHERGAR CUP assessment now added to go alongside 8/1 Haydock fancy

SHERGAR CUP RACES – Saturday morning update as at 8.11am 1.35pm Ascot – Jockey the…

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By Tony Calvin - 04/08/25

TONY CALVIN: Ante-post markets for Saturday’s racing from Ascot, Haydock and Newmarket

The Shergar Cup does not lend itself to ante-post betting, so I won’t even touch…

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By Tony Calvin - 01/08/25

TONY CALVIN: 40/1 chance to lead the punting charge on Saturday

MORNING UPDATE – no Stewards’ Cup interest for me now…. Trainers and owners baffle me…

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By Tony Calvin - 31/07/25

TONY CALVIN: TREAD carefully in this ground – but a few big-priced runners to consider today

THE Friday 5.45am intro – ground now called soft, good to soft in places, as…

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By Tony Calvin - 31/07/25

TONY CALVIN: WEATHER watch is crucial when betting today – now heavy after 28.6mm

THE RAIN – 6.55am weather update at Goodwood – now Heavy after 28.6mm The main…

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By Tony Calvin - 30/07/25

TONY CALVIN: TOUGH Day Two at The Glorious One

1.20pm – Favourite is probably his right price at a general 7/4 now I mentioned…

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By Tony Calvin - 27/07/25

TONY CALVIN: PUNTED horse remains overpriced at 25/1 in Goodwood Cup

1.20pm – Probably not Savvy but I have done it anyway AKBets are top price…

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By Tony Calvin - 24/07/25

TONY CALVIN: ALL eight Saturday ITV races covered in depth

1.40pm Ascot – 22/1 Daneh Of Dandy treads a winning path for stable It’s a…

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By Tony Calvin - 21/07/25

TONY CALVIN: Cosi Bello looks overpriced at 16s now Yarmouth is off the agenda

TUESDAY MORNING INTRO –  starting with the King George We are light on numbers yet…

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By Tony Calvin - 11/07/25

TONY CALVIN: RUN Forrest RUN – on all markets

4.35pm Newmarket, July Cup  – I can see why Jasour has shortened We may as…

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By Tony Calvin - 10/07/25

TONY CALVIN: 16/1 and 14/1 chances have gone the right way in the market, unlike others….

1.50pm Newmarket – 9s to 4s, so I am out, and then some I know…

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By Tony Calvin - 09/07/25

TONY CALVIN: WHAT kind of betting hell is this…?

Three small-field Group races and an 18-runner 3yo 6f handicap, with the field, probably in…

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By Tony Calvin - 07/07/25

TONY CALVIN: MOJO looks too big at 20/1 in July Cup

Looks like 16 in the July Cup We have three early-closers on Saturday; the Bunbury…

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By Tony Calvin - 03/07/25

TONY CALVIN: ALL the best (hopefully) betting angles for today’s seven ITV races

THURSDAY MORNING INTRO ON THE CORAL-ECLIPSE The Big’ Un has nearly halved in size. We…

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By Tony Calvin - 30/06/25

TONY CALVIN: WEEKEND watch with double entries and a 25s poke – all seven Saturday races now touched upon

MONDAY INTRO There were 41 in the Coral-Eclipse on Monday morning, at which point Ombudsman…

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By Tony Calvin - 27/06/25

TONY CALVIN: SATURDAY bets and angles to explore, including a 25-1+ poke

1.40pm Newcastle – Let’s see what the market does later Sprint handicaps at Newcastle wouldn’t…

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By Tony Calvin - 23/06/25

TONY CALVIN: THE eight weekend ante-post races on Saturday

Northumberland Plate On Monday morning we had 83 in the Northumberland Plate (at 3.15pm at…

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By Tony Calvin - 20/06/25

TONY CALVIN: ROYAL ASCOT DAY 5 – When Saturday Comes

The Saturday intro I was struggling to come up with a piss-take angle this morning.…

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By Tony Calvin - 19/06/25

TONY CALVIN: DAY Four at Royal Ascot – bets and angles for Friday

The Friday morning intro I know it is easier to do when you are smashing…

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By Tony Calvin - 19/06/25

TONY CALVIN: ROYAL Ascot Day 3 – Star bets to be had on Thursday

THE THURSDAY INTRO I’ll nick the first bit straight from the Racing Post, namechecked, as…

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By Tony Calvin - 17/06/25

TONY CALVIN: Royal Ascot Day Two – Wednesday is a far busier punting day for me, as you will see…

WEDNESDAY INTRO They put on 5mm of water after racing and the ground remains good…

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By Tony Calvin - 17/06/25

TONY CALVIN: ROYAL ASCOT Day One bets and angles – and there are plenty of them…

2.30pm Ascot – 11/1 Lake Forest offers a different formline but 13/2 each way Dancing…

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By Tony Calvin - 14/06/25

TONY CALVIN: HERE is hoping the 33s chance can deliver

The overnight weather and ground York Truly outstanding work from York to give a going…

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By Tony Calvin - 09/06/25

TONY CALVIN: 33/1 chance looks too big in York opener on Saturday

The intro With Royal Ascot on our doorstep (s), there is no surprise to see…

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By Tony Calvin - 07/06/25

TONY CALVIN: Let’s break new ground with a 50s poke in the Derby

So what has happened with the Epsom weather/forecast? On Thursday afternoon, there was a move…

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By Tony Calvin - 06/06/25

TONY CALVIN: BETTING advice on all seven races at Epsom on Oaks Day

The weather Epsom got 6.8mm of rain yesterday, and I expect the ground to be…

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By Tony Calvin - 03/06/25

TONY CALVIN: THE DERBY – what price a full house of 20 on Saturday?

The Derby We lost Luther, Opportunity, Purview, Rogue Millions, Shackleton, Too Soon and Wimbledon Hawkeye,…

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By Tony Calvin - 01/06/25

TONY CALVIN: The Oaks analysed – I’ve laid one and backed two others

The Oaks It’s a good job that Aidan O’Brien is seemingly set to throw a…

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By Tony Calvin - 31/05/25

TONY CALVIN: 16-1 chance at Chester my surprising bet of the day

The ground and betting set-up of the day On Monday, I thought there wouldn’t be…

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By Tony Calvin - 26/05/25

TONY CALVIN: Information and double entries for Haydock, York and Chester on Saturday

A very low-key weekend, with none of the ITV Saturday races from the three courses…

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By Tony Calvin - 24/05/25

TONY CALVIN: IN a Classic punting state of mind at 50s and 14s

1.15pm Haydock – 14/1 Empirestateofmind could go from pillar to post Haydock have had 6.4mm…

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By Tony Calvin - 19/05/25

TONY CALVIN: NO way I’d lay 7/1 Mgheera in Saturday’s Temple Stakes – Haydock is the plan

3.30pm Haydock, Saturday – The Temple Stakes On Monday morning, there were 25 in Haydock’s…

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By Tony Calvin - 17/05/25

TONY CALVIN: 9/1 chance at Newmarket, and a 22s poke in the big one, could be Saturday’s premier plays

Focus on where the price is going, not where it has been (sounds like a…

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By Tony Calvin - 16/05/25

TONY CALVIN: DUTCHING play called for today, not a double

2.10pm York – 2/1 Harry’s Girl has probably done most so far Regular readers will…

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By Tony Calvin - 15/05/25

TONY CALVIN: DOUBLE up the good (ish) things at York

The times suggested it was good ground at York on Wednesday, with some reporting it…

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By Tony Calvin - 12/05/25

TONY CALVIN: 7-1 chance looks a cracking each-way bet – so cracking he is now 10s…..

NOTE ABOUT COLUMNS GOING FORWARD – 8am on day of races now This is the…

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By Tony Calvin - 08/05/25

TONY CALVIN: PLENTY of double-figure pokes to consider at Ascot, Lingfield and Haydock on Saturday

1.15pm Lingfield – Oaks Trial in name only At 9.50am on Thursday, Lingfield were looking…

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By Tony Calvin - 08/05/25

TONY CALVIN: The Cornish angle could pay dividends in Cheshire on Friday

1.30pm Chester – 6/1 Two Tempting would be more attractive at 8s+ It was a…

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By Tony Calvin - 08/05/25

TONY CALVIN: The Thursday late play – an 9/1 chance in last at Chester makes considerable appeal

4.45pm Chester – Very sweet on 9/1 chance My Kinda Ghaiy You may have noticed…

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By Tony Calvin - 08/05/25

TONY CALVIN: THURSDAY’s ITV races from Chester and Huntingdon

1.30pm Chester – History points to low-drawn horses, but will that continue? This obviously has…

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By Tony Calvin - 07/05/25

TONY CALVIN: ALL six Wednesday races on ITV assessed

1.30pm Ali Shuffle has a lot going for her, it seems Let’s be honest, betting…

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By Tony Calvin - 03/05/25

TONY CALVIN: 66s and 33s chances to consider in Guineas as well as the ante-post play

3.35pm Newmarket, 1,000 Guineas – Happy with Duty First but 66s and 33s pokes to…

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By Tony Calvin - 02/05/25

TONY CALVIN: 25/1 chance could spring a shock but a 13/2 poke definitely has the form to win

3.35pm Newmarket, 2,000 Guineas – Ruling Court could hold sway but price has gone for…

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By Tony Calvin - 02/05/25

TONY CALVIN: RACE-BY-RACE analysis of eight races at Newmarket and Goodwood

THE GOING AND WATERING – updated 6.57am Friday We can debate the rights and wrongs…

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By Tony Calvin - 28/04/25

TONY CALVIN: DUTY calls in the 1,000 Guineas at 20/1

3.35pm Sunday, the 1,000 Guineas DUTY FIRST looks a decent each-way bet at [20/1], available…

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By Tony Calvin - 25/04/25

TONY CALVIN: A 50/1 chance among the ones to consider on Saturday – race-by-race analysis here

1.20pm Sandown – 16/1 Big Ginge remains a decent each-way proposition See updated watering details…

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By Tony Calvin - 24/04/25

TONY CALVIN: SANDOWN and Perth on Friday – late gambles and easy leads…

On-the-show gambles and easy leads You will often hear TV presenters and pundits sound surprised…

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By Tony Calvin - 23/04/25

TONY CALVIN: 20/1 Minella Cocooner looks pick of Mullins bunch on Saturday – if running

Trainers’ title on the brink of becoming unhealthy and unfair on Saturday? The trainers’ title…

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By Tony Calvin - 21/04/25

TONY CALVIN: A few big prices to consider on Monday, including a 33s poke in Irish National

2.35pm Plumpton – Good prize money, tough race Plenty of pace in here for this…

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By Tony Calvin - 19/04/25

TONY CALVIN: TWO each-way plays to consider at Musselburgh

BETTING/GOING UPDATE as at 9.06am Saturday Fairyhouse (who were watering earlier in the week…) has…

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By Tony Calvin - 17/04/25

TONY CALVIN: A 12/1 chance has punting legs on Good Friday

INTRODUCTION on Wednesday – and I may be back I like to think I have…

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By Tony Calvin - 16/04/25

TONY CALVIN: WEDNESDAY at Newmarket and Cheltenham – three to consider over jumps

1.50pm Newmarket – Headgear angle points to 5/1 Al Misbar The ground is now firmly…

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By Tony Calvin - 14/04/25

TONY CALVIN: Newmarket on Tuesday – race-by-race analysis of the four ITV races

Ground now good to soft at Newmarket – 14.6mm so far The first word is…

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By Tony Calvin - 10/04/25

TONY CALVIN: A 12/1 Classic case of focusing on the current price

1.10pm Ayr – 12/1 Malystic has the race pedigree We are down to seven runners…

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By Tony Calvin - 07/04/25

TONY CALVIN: AYR and Newbury on Saturday on ITV – 33/1 Ooh Betty looks worth an each-way risk

On Monday morning, Willie Mullins  had eight of the 40 in the Scottish Champion Hurdle…

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By Tony Calvin - 04/04/25

TONY CALVIN: 28/1 and 16/1 chances in the Grand National

The Grand National  at 4pm– 16/1 Minella Cocooner has the class and hopefully the stamina…

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By Tony Calvin - 03/04/25

TONY CALVIN: Day 2 of Aintree – Hugely fancy a 20/1 chance on Friday, and a few others, too

 1.45pm – 2/1 Handstands has drifted to a fairer price What surprised me most when…

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By Tony Calvin - 03/04/25

TONY CALVIN: Day One of Aintree on Thursday, and a 9/1 chance stands out each-way

1.45pm – 5/2 Jango Baie is a fair price When I was listening to the…

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By Tony Calvin - 31/03/25

TONY CALVIN: The Grand National details

GOING UPDATE COURTESY OF THE NICK LUCK DAILY PODCAST (still not on public BHA site)…

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By Tony Calvin - 20/03/25

TONY CALVIN: RACE-by-race betting analysis for all of the nine ITV races on Saturday

THE NAUGHTY STEP – four courses already this week have failed to follow the BHA…

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By Tony Calvin - 17/03/25

TONY CALVIN: A few questions about Saturday’s ground at Uttoxeter – with a Monday update from BHA

BHA’s response to the question from yesterday (that question can be seen below) – updated…

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By Tony Calvin - 17/03/25

TONY CALVIN: GROUND, weather, stick readings and watering info for Saturday’s three ITV meetings

This is, without a shadow of a doubt, the weakest weekend’s racing of the year.…

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By Tony Calvin - 14/03/25

TONY CALVIN: 33/1 chance could be well worth the risk on Saturday

THURSDAY HOLDING COPY I’ll be honest with you. I was tempted to sack this piece…

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By Tony Calvin - 13/03/25

TONY CALVIN: Day Four of Cheltenham on Friday – four to consider at 50/1, 25/1, 16/1 and 15/2

GROUND AND MARKET UPDATES – 10.08am Friday GOING UPDATE The ground remains unchanged at good…

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By Tony Calvin - 12/03/25

TONY CALVIN: Day Three of Cheltenham on Thursday – 25/1 and 12/1 chances the top picks, as five catch my eye

GOING UPDATE – 9.44am Thursday The ground has tightened into good to soft. It was…

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By Tony Calvin - 11/03/25

TONY CALVIN: Day Two of Cheltenham on Wednesday – 40/1 chance stands out as the bet of the day

GROUND AND BETTING UPDATE – updated 9.37am Wednesday GOING – let it snow, let it…

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By Tony Calvin - 11/03/25

TONY CALVIN: Day One of Cheltenham on Tuesday – copy and betting advice has now arrived

GROUND/GOING UPDATE 12.22pm Tuesday (3,5mm yesterday) The Cheltenham rain gauge says they got 3.2mm yesterday…

Football

By George Elek - 11/03/25

GEORGE ELEK: Get on this 9/2 treble on busy midweek slate

Two midweek trebles and two winners, so let’s go again for three from three. First…

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By Tony Calvin - 07/03/25

TONY CALVIN: PLENTY of big prices to consider on Saturday, with a 15/2 chance the fresh pick

SATURDAY MORNING UPDATE – 9.11am GOING The going has been updated at all three ITV…

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By Tony Calvin - 04/03/25

TONY CALVIN: 16/1 chance has everything going for her in Imperial Cup

With all due respect to Hereford and Wolverhampton – which of course means that precious…

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By Ak Bets George Elek - 04/03/25

GEORGE ELEK: Has a treble for this midweek’s lower league action!

After last week’s winning midweek treble thanks to two injury-time Cheltenham goals, let’s try and…

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By Tony Calvin - 27/02/25

TONY CALVIN: FOUR bets at 40s, 20s, 14s and 9s, with another 40s+ poke to come tomorrow

SATURDAY MORNING BETTING UPDATE (as at 7.15am Saturday) GOING All the going and stick readings…

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By George Elek - 24/02/25

GEORGE ELEK: Looking for value on a Tuesday night of lower league action!

Apologies for last weekend’s column which was an NR. You may assume I scoped dirty…

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By Tony Calvin - 24/02/25

TONY CALVIN: 40/1 and 12/1 chances that could be of interest in the Morebattle

Four significant no-shows in the Morebattle, including top two in betting The 120k Morebattle Hurdle…

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By Tony Calvin - 20/02/25

TONY CALVIN: 14/1 each-way play is the stand-out on a day of shortening prices elsewhere

GOING UPDATE (as of 9.36am) – big changes at Kempton Kempton probably got away lightly…

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By Tony Calvin - 17/02/25

TONY CALVIN: 10/1 chance looks an each-way play against the sexier ones at Kempton

WEEKEND INTRODUCTION ON MONDAY Two big, valuable handicaps with healthy five-day field sizes, and a…

Football

By George Elek - 16/02/25

GEORGE ELEK: Catch this rock solid defensive unit while you still can

Regular listeners to Not The Top 20 or readers of this column will be familiar…

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By Tony Calvin - 14/02/25

TONY CALVIN: 16/1 chance stands out on a busy betting day

BETTING AND GOING UPDATE (updated 11.10am) The going has firmed up a touch at Haydock…

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By Tony Calvin - 10/02/25

TONY CALVIN: Race-by-race analysis of the nine ITV races on Saturday

MONDAY AFTERNOON STARTER We have ITV racing from three courses on Saturday – Ascot, Wincanton…

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By Tony Calvin - 08/02/25

TONY CALVIN: 8/1 chance at Newbury that could well go off favourite

UPDATE – 9.50am Saturday Weather and ground We have had 5mm at both ITV tracks,…

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By George Elek - 08/02/25

GEORGE ELEK: Finding Value in The Monday Night Football FA Cup Game

Right we’re back to the FA Cup where games kick-off at various times and on…

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By Tony Calvin - 03/02/25

TONY CALVIN: Newbury and Warwick for Saturday

3.35pm Newbury, Saturday There were 44 in Newbury’s 155k William Hill Handicap Hurdle – you…

Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 02/02/25

RONAN GROOME: Day 2 of the Dublin Racing Festival – previews and tips

What a day it was at Leopardstown yesterday. A boisterous crowd provided the base for…

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By Tony Calvin - 01/02/25

TONY CALVIN: Plenty of double-figure angles and bets on Sunday

LEOPARDSTOWN BETTING UPDATE (they had 1mm overnight but still drizzling now, the rain apparently getting…

Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 01/02/25

RONAN GROOME: Day 1 of Dublin Racing Festival Preview – 7/2 and 15/2 tips

Imagine being the connections of any horse bar the J.P. McManus-owned pair Perceval Legallois and…

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By Tony Calvin - 01/02/25

TONY CALVIN: ONE-STOP shop for all the betting action and information for the nine ITV races on Saturday

THURSDAY SCENE-SETTER (Friday morning updates in bold) Sandown looked firmly odds-against to go ahead after…

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By George Elek - 29/01/25

GEORGE ELEK: Looking for value in the Tyne-Wear Derby

You’d be forgiven for never tuning into Monday Night Championship fare ever again, such was…

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By Tony Calvin - 27/01/25

TONY CALVIN: Sandown and Musselburgh’s ante-post races on Saturday

More positive outlook for Saturday’s Sandown fixture this morning – but it may be a…

Football

By George Elek - 26/01/25

GEORGE ELEK: A tasty goalscorer bet in the biggest game of the Championship season

Monday Night Football is a slot generally saved for Premier League action, but this week…

Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 23/01/25

RONAN GROOME: Attack the Thyestes with this Elliott duo

It’s a tad embarrassing to admit that today will be my first trip down to…

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By Tony Calvin - 23/01/25

TONY CALVIN: Cheltenham and Doncaster – 20/1 and 16/1 chances appeal

UPDATE – Saturday 8am update First things first, the going for Cheltenham and Doncaster have…

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By Tony Calvin - 20/01/25

TONY CALVIN: Worrying Cheltenham numbers for Saturday at the five-day stage

I wouldn’t be best known for my positivity, but you have to tell it as…

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By Tony Calvin - 18/01/25

TONY CALVIN: 14/1 chances at Windsor and Fakenham of most interest on Sunday

1.55pm Windsor – This looks a nasty opener with a Rule 4 imminent, too ***********************…

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By Tony Calvin - 17/01/25

TONY CALVIN: 33/1, 20/1 and 12/1 chances worth a second look on Saturday

QUICK UPDATE 10.55am Saturday It is all systems go at Ascot and Haydock, and the…

Football

By George Elek - 17/01/25

GEORGE ELEK: Siege mentality can lead to goals in Yorkshire

A Sunday Roast isn’t a Sunday Roast without a Yorkshire pudding, but how about a…

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By Tony Calvin - 16/01/25

TONY CALVIN: This horse should be 5/4 and not 5/1 (and you know who he is….)

Considering the prize money they have stumped up, Windsor and ARC will undoubtedly feel a…

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By Tony Calvin - 13/01/25

TONY CALVIN: Friday, Saturday and Sunday on ITV

WITH ITV Racing showing 21 races from Friday to Sunday inclusive, it promises to be…

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By George Elek - 10/01/25

George Elek: Searches For Value as the Daggers Travel to the Den

The last thing we all needed after Christmas was another assault on our weekly routine,…

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By Tony Calvin - 09/01/25

TONY CALVIN: All things Kempton on Saturday – hopefully….

I am out of action from early Friday morning onwards – – it looks as…

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By Tony Calvin - 06/01/25

TONY CALVIN: It’s looking like an all-weather weekend at the moment

UPDATED 3.30pm Wednesday -Wetherby abandoned Wetherby has just been abandoned. There is an inspection at…

Football

By George Elek - 05/01/25

George Elek: Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth

Every so often there is a price that rears its head and makes everyone double…

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By Tony Calvin - 03/01/25

TONY CALVIN: 12/1 and 9/1 chances to ease the Saturday chill

UPDATE 7.30am – Sandown and Wincanton off Unfortunately, both Sandown and Wincanton have failed their…

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By Tony Calvin - 30/12/24

TONY CALVIN: NEW YEAR’S DAY – 4/1 chance and other betting suggestions discussed

Cheltenham passes 7.30am inspection and going now soft after 10mm (see below) We are not…

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By Tony Calvin - 27/12/24

TONY CALVIN: 8/1 chance and other betting options to consider on Saturday. Go well.

UPDATE 9.23am Saturday  – Inothewayurthinkin a serious 33s to 8s move in Savills Chase It…

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By Tony Calvin - 26/12/24

TONY CALVIN: Former race winners to the fore at 16/1 and 11/1 on Friday

With 24-hour declarations for Friday’s racing, time was of the essence in knocking this copy…

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By Tony Calvin - 23/12/24

TONY CALVIN: 80-1 chance looks huge in the big one at Kempton

Attacking Boxing Day in two parts I am going to attack Boxing Day in two…

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By Tony Calvin - 20/12/24

TONY CALVIN: A 25-1 chance to swoop to success at Ascot

UPDATE – 9am Saturday Ascot has surprisingly eased to good to soft, soft in places,…

Football

By Not The Top 20 - 20/12/24

NTT20 PODCAST: How to profit from this likely cagey Championship contest

Bristol City travel to West Bromwich Albion for a televised game on Sunday at 3pm,…

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By Tony Calvin - 17/12/24

TONY CALVIN: Comprehensive ante-post look at the six ITV weekend races

Ground, weather and a new feature for ante-post columns There are two early-closers this weekend…

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By George Elek - 14/12/24

GEORGE ELEK: Best bets for Burnley’s visit to Carrow Road

Baggies spoiled the fun early last Sunday when taking a relatively early lead, killing both…

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By Tony Calvin - 13/12/24

TONY CALVIN: 12/1 and 10/1 chances are the bets to be had on Saturday

1.50pm Cheltenham – 10/1 Gemirande may win this sprint handicap Friday’s Cheltenham meeting is/was much…

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By Tony Calvin - 12/12/24

TONY CALVIN: Great card at Cheltenham on Friday and there are bets and trades to be had

UPDATE – 10.05am Friday Ground and going stick updates Not a lot to report. The…

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By Tony Calvin - 09/12/24

TONY CALVIN: A very early look at the Nyetimber December Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Saturday, and a fresh 20-1 suggestion

The Nyetimber December Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Saturday There is just the one early-closer…

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By Tony Calvin - 08/12/24

TONY CALVIN: Huntingdon, Kelso and Cork in focus

UPDATE 10.15am Kelso – changed to soft ground after the first I’ve had a further…

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By George Elek - 06/12/24

GEORGE ELEK: Best bets as the League Leaders visit The Hawthorns

It was smashy, it was grabby, but Sheffield Wednesday’s last gasp winner at Derby last…

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By Tony Calvin - 06/12/24

TONY CALVIN: 25/1 poke one of three stabs on a rather blustery day

UPDATE 7.30am Saturday Aintree and Chepstow are off, as is Wolverhampton (the latter after an…

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By Tony Calvin - 02/12/24

TONY CALVIN: How can Jonbon get beaten in the Tingle Creek?

The rain is coming, but how much? Looking at the respective weather forecasts this week,…

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By Tony Calvin - 29/11/24

TONY CALVIN: 20/1 and 18/1 chances with big shouts at Newbury on Saturday

GROUND UPDATE – 8.15am Saturday A lot of people believe it is no big thing,…

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By Tony Calvin - 28/11/24

TONY CALVIN: A horse to make a name for himself at Newbury on Friday

1.55pm Newbury – 7/2 Johnnywho to make a name for himself We can live with…

Football

By George Elek - 28/11/24

GEORGE ELEK: Lots of reasons to get on this away side at 19/10

Context is important. Last week I stuck up Leeds to nil in a game against…

Greyhounds

By Tony Bullen - 28/11/24

TONY BULLEN: Challenge Cup antepost preview

Cooladerry Dust has always been a dog blessed with a serious engine and has been…

Greyhounds

By Tony Bullen - 27/11/24

WATCH: Tony Bullen’s antepost advice for the big two events at Hove this weekend

With Christmas just around the corner, greyhound punters are being treated early this year with…

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By Tony Calvin - 26/11/24

TONY CALVIN: A 40/1 chance is just too big to ignore at Newbury on Saturday

GOING UPDATE – 9am Wednesday There is no mention of watering on the BHA site…

Greyhounds

By Tony Bullen - 25/11/24

WATCH: Tony Bullen’s advice for Eclipse Final and his enhanced double only for AK Bets

Greyhounds expert Tony Bullen is back to preview the Eclipse Final at Nottingham this evening.…

Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 24/11/24

JOHN DURKAN: Horse-by-horse guide to Grade 1 feature at Punchestown

John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (Grade 1) Blue Lord: A forgotten horse to an extent…

Football

By George Elek - 22/11/24

GEORGE ELEK: Win-To-Nil winter can continue in the Championship on Sunday

Swansea City host Leeds United at 3pm on Sunday, live on the box. Will there…

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By Tony Calvin - 22/11/24

TONY CALVIN: Two to be going on with while we wait on the Saturday weather

SUNDAY WEATHER UPDATE – we’ve lost Exeter and Cork Cork has been abandoned, as has…

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By Tony Calvin - 19/11/24

TONY CALVIN: Royale Pagaille stands out at 6/1 from an each-way perspective in very winnable Betfair Chase

An underwhelming Betfair Chase in Grade 1 terms Let’s be honest here, looking at the…

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By Tony Calvin - 16/11/24

TONY CALVIN: This 33/1 poke is definitely worth a…..poke

UPDATE as of 8.30am Sunday – well done for giving watering details Cheltenham undertook selective…

Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 16/11/24

TROYTOWN CHASE: Take on Elliott bandwagon with this 16/1 shot

Tell me it’s the Troytown Chase without telling me it’s the Troytown Chase. Gordon Elliott…

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By Tony Calvin - 15/11/24

TONY CALVIN: Two that really ought to be going very close on Saturday

1.45pm Cheltenham – Western Zephyr each-way perhaps – if all eight go UPDATE: The ground…

Football

By George Elek - 15/11/24

GEORGE ELEK: Win-to-Nil Winter can continue with this 7/2 shot

Three in a row! That is, as you’ll all know, two fewer than Grimsby away…

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By Tony Calvin - 14/11/24

TONY CALVIN: Headgear stats could prove crucial on Friday

Poor ITV betting races and there is no denying that In an ideal world, ITV…

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By Tony Calvin - 12/11/24

TONY CALVIN: All Saturday and Sunday ITV races discussed here

Double entries a massive factor again this week I have already dealt with Friday’s ITV…

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By Tony Calvin - 11/11/24

TONY CALVIN: The four Friday Cheltenham ante-post races discussed

A warning – though I’ve just added a double-entry update at 2.45pm on Monday I…

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By Tony Bullen - 10/11/24

TONY BULLEN: Three selections who will be trying to Eclipse their rivals

Newinn Syd was crowned the Eclipse King in 2023 and the defending champ showed he…

Football

By George Elek - 09/11/24

GEORGE ELEK: Finding the value in a tight Steel City Derby

Another winner last week, this time @ 6/1 with the 1-0 Millwall home win over…

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By Tony Calvin - 08/11/24

TONY CALVIN: Four big-priced horses well worth a look on an action-packed Saturday

Kelso suffering with 11.10am start With 11 ITV races on Saturday, I’ll ditch the pontificating…

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By Tony Calvin - 07/11/24

TONY CALVIN: A 10/1 chance stands out at Exeter

Struggling for numbers ITV’s decision to cover Exeter on Friday has ended up as being…

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By Tony Bullen - 05/11/24

TONY BULLEN: Previews for Sunday’s Category One Action at Towcester and Crayford

The busy open race schedule continues this weekend with further big competitions kicking off with…

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By Tony Calvin - 05/11/24

TONY CALVIN: All 11 ITV ante-post races on Saturday analysed here for AKBets

There is ITV Racing from Exeter on Friday, but bookmakers were not overly-keen to price…

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By Tony Calvin - 01/11/24

TONY CALVIN: 16/1 and 14/1 chances to go to war with on an exceptionally busy weekend

GOING UPDATE: 10am Saturday Despite the watering outlined below, the non-runners are beginning to filter…

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By George Elek - 01/11/24

GEORGE ELEK: Looks for the best bets as Burnley face a trip to The Den

Fresh off a 9/2 winner in this column last weekend after Finn Azaz scored in…

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By Tony Bullen - 31/10/24

TONY BULLEN: Previews the ARC Classic starting at Sunderland on Friday

The Premier Greyhound Racing Classic kicks off at Sunderland on Friday and this year’s renewal…

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By Tony Calvin - 29/10/24

TONY CALVIN: All of the weekend ante-post races analysed here

We probably have to accept watering now as a fact of punting life In an…

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By Tony Calvin - 26/10/24

TONY CALVIN: Red-hot stable form points to one at Wincanton on Sunday

No Irish, no depth If you want to know how important Irish runners are to…

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By Tony Calvin - 25/10/24

TONY CALVIN: Two to consider on a packed Saturday on ITV

No Nicholls on a Saturday I’m sure he has had plenty of weekend no-shows before…

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By George Elek - 25/10/24

GEORGE ELEK: Value in an Anytime Goalscorer Selection in Sunday’s Championship Clash

The amuse bouche to Sunday’s main course of Arsenal v Liverpool sees Middlesbrough travel to…

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By Tony Calvin - 24/10/24

TONY CALVIN: 16/1 chance will hopefully have punters hopping with joy

Not six foot Down Look, we know it is the opening Cheltenham fixture of the…

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By Tony Calvin - 21/10/24

TONY CALVIN: 12/1 chance the best betting option in Futurity

Busy week on ITV I wasn’t going to bother with an ante-post piece, as we…

Football

By George Elek - 18/10/24

GEORGE ELEK: Back this Championship home selection to come out best in goals bonanza

The international break is over, and while that sadly means the Premier League circus gets…

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By Tony Calvin - 18/10/24

TONY CALVIN: 16/1 and 10/1 bets to consider, as well as other plays, at Ascot on Saturday

UPDATE at 8.30am on Saturday – Swingalong a bet at 14/1 with AKBets The ground…

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By Tony Bullen - 16/10/24

TONY BULLEN: Previews the 2024 Irish Greyhound Derby

This year’s Irish Greyhound Derby might be taking place later in the year than usual,…

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By Tony Calvin - 11/10/24

TONY CALVIN: 12/1 chance has far stronger claims than price suggests

Tricky day but there are bets to be had You pretty much have an accurate,…

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By Tony Calvin - 10/10/24

TONY CALVIN: Three bets to consider on a manic day on ITV on Friday

Two new features in the stats and information section, and news on column I had…

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By Tony Calvin - 07/10/24

TONY CALVIN: A 16/1 chance could be the pick of the home contingent in Cesarewitch

ITV continue to deliver on the live coverage front ITV Racing are not going to…

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By Tony Calvin - 05/10/24

TONY CALVIN: 33/1 and 22/1 bets to consider on Arc Day

“He could smell a Sunday Roast on a Wednesday.” I did have a chuckle when…

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By Tony Bullen - 04/10/24

TONY BULLEN: Category One action this weekend – ante post previews, tips and enhanced doubles

The Category One action reaches fever pitch this weekend with The Champion Stakes kicking off…

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By Tony Calvin - 04/10/24

TONY CALVIN: 20s, 14s and 6/1 chances worth a look on Saturday

It’s a good job the weather turned on Wednesday, or else we could have been…

Football

By George Elek - 04/10/24

GEORGE ELEK: Table toppers set for tight tussle under Friday night lights

Friday night football is back in The Championship and it doesn’t get much bigger. This…

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By Tony Calvin - 01/10/24

TONY CALVIN: Juddmonte 16/1 and 6/1 chances could hold the key to Ascot handicap

Tricky weekend domestically – updated information added on 11.45am Wednesday I decided to knock out…

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By Tony Calvin - 30/09/24

TONY CALVIN: 66s, 33s and 12s chances are my three overpriced ones for the Arc in The Monday Club

UPDATE at 10.50am Wednesday – now is the time for a win-only bet at 33s…

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By Tony Calvin - 27/09/24

TONY CALVIN: 66/1 and 28/1 chances added to the Cambridgeshire party

It made sense to hold this column back until later this week for three main…

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By Tony Calvin - 26/09/24

TONY CALVIN: 5/1 chance poised to dispel the myth in the Rockfel

Weather update The ground is now heavy after 33mm in the past 24 hours. The…

Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 24/09/24

KERRY NATIONAL: Elliott’s second string can bring the Energy in the Kingdom

When does the jumps season proper begin? A traditionalist Ireland-based jumps fan will say it…

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By Tony Calvin - 24/09/24

TONY CALVIN: 33/1 chance stands out in Cambridgeshire given the weather forecast

You won’t need me to tell you that the country has been a touch moist…

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By George Elek - 21/09/24

GEORGE ELEK: Best bet for League Two’s MNF Lancashire Derby

It’s unlikely that this week’s episode of ‘The EFL Does MNF’ will attract the global…

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By Tony Calvin - 20/09/24

TONY CALVIN: A 20/1 chance worth another go at Newbury on Saturday

I presume the powers-that-be have sidelined the Premier Racing concept. Of course, we didn’t really…

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By Tony Calvin - 14/09/24

TONY CALVIN: 14/1 chance a Flaming good bet at Doncaster

The good news is that this column won’t be as verbose as Saturday’s – that…

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By Tony Calvin - 13/09/24

TONY CALVIN: 8/1 chance still well worth backing in the Irish Champion Stakes

There are two ways are looking at Aidan O’Brien’s often numerical dominance of big races.…

Football

By George Elek - 13/09/24

GEORGE ELEK: A box office bet for League One’s prime time clash

On Monday night a team owned by a Hollywood A-lister and a TV Star travel…

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By Tony Calvin - 12/09/24

TONY CALVIN: 8/1 chance now the most attractive Friday bet after late defection

I mentioned yesterday about how Doncaster really shouldn’t be a four-day fixture – it just…

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By Tony Calvin - 11/09/24

TONY CALVIN: 11/1 Dear Cat to get the cream in the opener

A four-day St Leger meeting is a real push, as surely even diehard Doncaster fans…

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By Tony Calvin - 09/09/24

TONY CALVIN: News of a great 50k bet struck in the St Leger

I wasn’t going to do an ante-post column on Saturday’s racing this week, as four…

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By Tony Calvin - 06/09/24

TONY CALVIN: Three for Saturday at 20/1, and 16/1 twice, to add to the brace of ante-post plays

The going looks pretty straightforward to call at Haydock and Kempton – good, with a…

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By Tony Calvin - 05/09/24

TONY CALVIN: Why is betting such a dirty word, and so poorly covered, on our TV screens?

IN March 2023, after the Cheltenham Festival, I was asked by someone working on one…

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By Tony Bullen - 05/09/24

TONY BULLEN: St Leger and Birmingham Cup antepost preview and tips with an enhanced double

It’s a huge night at Perry Barr on Saturday with the PGR St Leger and…

Horse Racing

By Tony Calvin - 03/09/24

TONY CALVIN: 25/1, 12/1 and 8/1 chances well worth considering at Haydock on Saturday

3.35pm Haydock Weather forecasts can be as reliable and as accurate as my tipping in…

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By Tony Bullen - 30/08/24

TONY BULLEN: Two dogs to have on your side for the East Anglian Derby

All roads lead to Yarmouth on Wednesday with six competitive heats of the East Anglian…

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By Tony Calvin - 30/08/24

TONY CALVIN: 6/1 chance has a very solid look to it in the opener at Sandown

Saturday’s fields have held up reasonably at the overnight stage, and just as well, as…

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By George Elek - 29/08/24

GEORGE ELEK: Why I’m sticking to my guns and backing goals at Bramall Lane on Sunday

A 10/11 winner isn’t much to crow about, but it was nice to put up…

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By Tony Calvin - 28/08/24

TONY CALVIN: Five questions for the Tote

I wouldn’t profess to read or listen to much horse racing content these days –…

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By Tony Calvin - 26/08/24

TONY CALVIN: Grounds for concern aired once again

I appreciate that some – quite a few actually – view my constant focus on…

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By Tony Calvin - 24/08/24

TONY CALVIN: A 10/1 chance will hopefully not find trouble in an empty room this time

Punters should be on weather watch at both of the ITV tracks ahead of the…

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By Tony Calvin - 22/08/24

TONY CALVIN: 22/1 chance in the last looks tempting on several levels

Staying loyal to horses is almost certainly a net negative, as you become blinded to…

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By George Elek - 22/08/24

GEORGE ELEK: Cardiff the pick in what could be a scrappy South Wales Derby

How important can an August Championship fixture be?   Very, by the looks of this…

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By Tony Calvin - 21/08/24

TONY CALVIN: 25/1 chance in Yorkshire Oaks looks massively overpriced

Whisper it quietly, but Wednesday’s feast has given way to Thursday famine. Everyone loves York…

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By Tony Calvin - 20/08/24

TONY CALVIN: Four to consider on a superb opening day at York

Now, admittedly, I wouldn’t be a glass half-full type, so I can’t readily recall the…

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By Tony Calvin - 16/08/24

TONY CALVIN: 12/1 chance at Newmarket the shining light on a grey day

Newbury’s Group 2 7f Hungerford Stakes has cut up from 13 to seven at the…

Football

By George Elek - 14/08/24

GEORGE ELEK: Premier League new boys big value for the drop at odds against

The Premier League kicks-off this weekend so, although this will be an EFL column for…

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By Tony Calvin - 13/08/24

TONY CALVIN: 33/1 chance worth a minimum-stakes each-way play on Saturday

There is a very good reason why a lot of people in racing go on…

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By Tony Calvin - 09/08/24

TONY CALVIN: 9/2 chance should honestly be snapped up at Ascot

I am normally on a break when the Shergar Cup is on, so I had…

Football

By George Elek - 08/08/24

GEORGE ELEK: The EFL is back and you can get ahead of the trends with this goals-based double

The opening weekend of the English Football League is my favourite betting event of the…

Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 08/08/24

RONAN GROOME: Lyons filly can put it right up to favourite in Phoenix Stakes

If you were to use a race to illustrate the dominance of Aidan O’Brien, the…

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By Tony Calvin - 07/08/24

TONY CALVIN: The BHA need to take control of the non-runner mess

There was an amusing exchange between Matt Chapman and Johnny Dineen on X on Tuesday…

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By Tony Calvin - 02/08/24

TONY CALVIN: The old boys can relive their youth in the big Goodwood handicaps at 22/1 and 18/1

Horses are allowed to be withdrawn because of the going, without repercussions, as long as…

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By Tony Calvin - 01/08/24

TONY CALVIN: Step down in trip should be ideal for 7/1 chance

No Aidan O’Brien runners, and no Ryan Moore, at Goodwood on Friday – the jockey…

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By Tony Calvin - 31/07/24

TONY CALVIN: Nassau looks ripe for an each-way bet, and an 11/1 chance stands out

1.50pm – All 14 like to lead or have raced prominently in recent starts I…

Horse Racing

By Tony Calvin - 30/07/24

TONY CALVIN: 10/1 shot in the opener can hopefully bounce out and not see another horse

From a betting point of view, there has been something entirely underwhelming about the ITV…

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By Tony Calvin - 29/07/24

TONY CALVIN: Get your Goodwood off to perfect start with this 16/1 shot

I’d be surprised if many punters looked at the four ITV races at Goodwood and…

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By Tony Calvin - 26/07/24

TONY CALVIN: Make Me King to take advantage of some favourable handicapping in International

It’s a Group 1 Saturday of racing but it is not that interesting from a…

Horse Racing

By Tony Calvin - 24/07/24

King George in focus but this 25-1 shot on Ascot undercard could be an ageing beauty

There is very little editorial curiosity and scrutiny about exactly what finances the Tote and…

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By Tony Calvin - 22/07/24

An Introduction

I thought I may as well issue a brief introduction and scene-setter, as this is…

Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 13/07/24

JULY CUP: Can Inisherin conquer his elders at Newmarket?

AK Bets betting for the July Cup Art Power: Seven-year-old scored elusive first Group 1…

Greyhounds

By Tony Bullen - 11/07/24

Tony Bullen previews top class action at Hove and Oxford

Luna looks set to light up the Regency Regency & Sussex Cup ante-post With a…

Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 27/06/24

Friendly fire spells danger for Team Ballydoyle in Irish Derby

There are two types of Irish Derby. The Irish Derby with the double-seeking champion from…

Horse Racing

By Ronan Groome - 20/06/24

ROYAL ASCOT FRIDAY: “At 7/1, she looks a little bit underrated and it won’t be a surprise if she can hit the frame at the very least.”

Another day at Royal Ascot, another feature race where it seems punters will have to…

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