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By AK BETS - 13/01/25
THE RACING ROOM #25: Will You Still Need Me When I’m 74
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: Intro Chat & Weekend Racing Review (0-8mins) Rory Campbell’s Betting Syndicate: Take 3…
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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 AK BETS - 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 AK BETS - 06/01/25
THE RACING ROOM #24: The Levy Pays For Telly But The Telly Is Shite
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: Intro Chat & Racing Abandonments (0-8mins) Weekend Racing Review (8-11mins) JP McManus, Darren…
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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…
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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 AK BETS - 30/12/24
THE RACING ROOM #23: Campbell’s Soup
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: Xmas Chat & Thommo Retires (0-7mins) Quality Racing Review & Exchange Liquidity (8-17mins) Rory…
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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 AK BETS - 23/12/24
THE RACING ROOM #22: Hang The DJ
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: Hugh Cahill’s Festive Charm & Graham Lee’s Award (0-8mins) Weekend’s Racing Review & Xmas Preview…
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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,…
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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 AK BETS - 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 AK BETS - 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 AK BETS - 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…
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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 AK BETS - 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 AK BETS - 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 AK BETS - 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 AK BETS - 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…
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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 AK BETS - 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 AK BETS - 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…
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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…
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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 AK BETS - 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.…
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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 AK BETS - 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…
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By AK BETS - 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 AK BETS - 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 AK BETS - 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…