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By AK BETS - 12/05/25
THE RACING ROOM #40: The Tales We Weave
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: Punchestown Is Not In Dublin (0-2mins) Racing Review: UK & France…
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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 AK BETS - 05/05/25
THE RACING ROOM #39: Dungeons and Each Way Dragons
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: AK Bets @ Punchestown (0-9mins) Racing Review: Mullins & Godolphin (9-22mins) The Dynamics…
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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 AK BETS - 28/04/25
THE RACING ROOM #38: Stable Lad Not Broke
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: Punchestown & School Runs In The Sun (0-3mins) Racing Review: Olly Murphy Trainer…
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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 AK BETS - 21/04/25
THE RACING ROOM #37: Phelan Aggrieved
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: Like & Subscribe (0-2mins) Fallout: Oisin Murphy & Old Harrovian (2-14mins) Weighing…
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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 AK BETS - 15/04/25
THE RACING ROOM #36: Good To Soft, Uneasy In Places
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: Rory Bloody McIlroy (0-4mins) Racing Review: Tough Week for the Sport (4-15mins)…
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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 AK BETS - 08/04/25
THE RACING ROOM #35: Weeping Willie
This week’s Racing Room podcast features: Grand National Viewing Figures (0-8mins) Aintree: Lots Of Positives…
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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 AK BETS - 01/04/25
THE RACING ROOM #34: Losing Streak
This week’s Racing Room podcast features: Grand National, Royal Ascot & Streaking (0-11mins) Weekend Racing Review…
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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 AK BETS - 24/03/25
THE RACING ROOM #33: The Trainers Are Revolting
This week’s Racing Room podcast features: Constitution Hill @ Aintree (0-4mins) Corbett’s Fined £686,070 (4-18mins)…
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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 AK BETS - 18/03/25
THE RACING ROOM #33: Poniros The Onerous
This week’s Racing Room podcast features: AK Bets @ Cheltenham (0-14mins) Ireland 20 v 8…
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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…
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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 - 03/03/25
THE RACING ROOM #32: Por Favor, Juegue Responsablemente
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: Cheltenham Fever At Home & Abroad (0-3mins) Gary Wiltshire’s New Book (3-6mins) AK Bets…
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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 AK BETS - 25/02/25
THE RACING ROOM #31: A Horse Is Not A Dog
This week’s Racing Room podcast features: The Fairyhouse Gamble & Cheltenham (0-7mins) Weekend Racing Review…
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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 AK BETS - 17/02/25
THE RACING ROOM #30: Lien On Me
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: Michael O’Sullivan & Joe Saumarez Smith (0-8mins) Weekend Racing Review (8-13mins) AK…
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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…
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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 AK BETS - 10/02/25
THE RACING ROOM #29: The Khazi Chiefs
Hugh’s Intro Live From A Toilet (0-3mins) Our Thoughts With Michael O’Sullivan & John…
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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 AK BETS - 05/02/25
THE RACING ROOM #28: Have Mercy ON My Sol-Ness
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: Bookmaker Action @ DRF (0-9mins) DRF Racing Review (9-14mins) Punter Cahill v…
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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…
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By AK BETS - 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 AK BETS - 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 AK BETS - 28/01/25
THE RACING ROOM #27: Savill’s Row
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: Intro: done & coates tax yield (0-5mins) Weekend racing…
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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…
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By AK BETS - 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 AK BETS - 20/01/25
THE RACING ROOM #26: Clanger Dan
INTRO: THE JOGGER AND THE DANCER (0-6mins) WEEKEND RACING REVIEW (6-16mins) LUDLOW ABANDONMENT (16-24mins) DEAN…
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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…
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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 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 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 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,…
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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 - 16/12/24
THE RACING ROOM #21: Gamban, Thank You Ma’am
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: – Hungry for Success: Mullins, Blackmore & Deutsch (0-10mins) – Weekend’s Racing Review (10-15mins)…
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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 AK BETS - 10/12/24
THE RACING ROOM #20: Taxing Times
This week’s Racing Room podcast features: Frankie Dettori & HMRC (0-8mins) Weekend Racing Review…
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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 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…
Horse Racing
By AK BETS - 02/12/24
THE RACING ROOM #19: Balls Deep
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: – Intro & Jack Kennedy’s Broken Legs (0-5mins) –…
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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 AK BETS - 25/11/24
THE RACING ROOM #18: Over The Hill
This week’s Racing Room podcast features: – This weeks Racing Room podcast features: – Paul Struthers and the…
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By AK BETS - 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…
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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…
Horse Racing
By AK BETS - 18/11/24
THE RACING ROOM #17: Roger Childs
This week’s Racing Room podcast features: Boxing Chat: Paul v Tyson & Katie Taylor Sunday’s…
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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 AK BETS - 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…
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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 AK BETS - 13/11/24
THE RACING ROOM #16: Wails Of Jeriko
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: – US Election Recap (0-5mins) – Match Of The Day &…
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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 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 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 AK BETS - 05/11/24
THE RACING ROOM #15: Hogg Roast
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: Stuart Hogg Intro (0-1min) Alastair Down & Derek Thompson Stories (2-11mins) City Of…
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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 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 AK BETS - 28/10/24
THE RACING ROOM #14: Tramadol Nights
This week’s Racing Room podcast features: Constitution Hill (0-2mins) Shark Hanlon (3-4mins) AK Trading…
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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 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 AK BETS - 21/10/24
THE RACING ROOM #13: So You Want To Be A F**king Bookmaker Now Do You?
This week’s Racing Room podcast features: Alphonse Le Grande & Harry Stewart-Moore (0-12mins) Death of…
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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 - 14/10/24
THE RACING ROOM #12: Shark & Slots
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: – Invades: Dave O’Reilly or Lily Philips (0-9mins) – Racing Review (9-17mins)…
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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,…
AK Latest, Horse Racing
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…
Horse Racing
By AK BETS - 07/10/24
THE RACING ROOM #11: It’s Definitely Ralph Now, Not Ralph
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: – Horse Racing Bettors Forum Shots Fired (0-7 mins) – Weekend…
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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…
AK Latest, Horse Racing
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…
Horse Racing
By AK BETS - 30/09/24
THE RACING ROOM #10: Lay Him At Any Price
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: – The £44million Ponzi Scheme (0-7mins) – Weekend Review…
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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…
AK Latest, Horse Racing
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 AK BETS - 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…
Horse Racing
By AK BETS - 24/09/24
THE RACING ROOM #9: Craic Heads
This week’s Racing Room podcast features: – City Of Troy Gallop – The Tote in…
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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 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…
Horse Racing
By AK BETS - 16/09/24
THE RACING ROOM #8: Tony The Gent
This week’s The Racing Room Podcast features discussion on: – Sir Keir Starmer: Racing’s Latest…
AK Latest, Horse Racing
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…
AK Latest, Horse Racing
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.…
AK Latest, Horse Racing
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…
AK Latest, Horse Racing
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…
Horse Racing
By AK BETS - 09/09/24
THE RACING ROOM #7: A Step Too Farrier
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: – Shark Hanlon – Bonking Farriers – Dealing with Losing Runs –…
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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…
AK Latest, Horse Racing
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…
AK Latest, Horse Racing
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…
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…
Horse Racing
By AK BETS - 02/09/24
THE RACING ROOM #6: The Pencil Man
This weeks Racing Room podcast features: – Constitution Hill – The Smoking Ban – The Tote (again) –…
AK Latest, Horse Racing
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…
AK Latest, Horse Racing
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 –…
Horse Racing
By AK BETS - 27/08/24
THE RACING ROOM #5: Robbing Banks
The Racing Room squad of Tony, Hugh, Harry and AK are back to discuss…
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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 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…
Horse Racing
By AK BETS - 20/08/24
THE RACING ROOM #4: Piles and Pile-Ons
This week’s The Racing Room Podcast discusses a number of topics including Oisin Murphy,…
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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…
AK Latest, Horse Racing
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…
Horse Racing
By AK BETS - 12/08/24
THE RACING ROOM #3: Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue…
The Racing Room squad of Tony, Hugh, Harry and AK are back to discuss all…
AK Latest, Horse Racing
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…
Horse Racing
By AK BETS - 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…
Horse Racing
By AK BETS - 07/08/24
THE RACING ROOM #2: Goodwood and Galway
Tony, Hugh, Harry and AK are back to discuss the big talking points in…
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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…
Horse Racing
By AK BETS - 05/08/24
THE RACING ROOM #1: The Premiere – The banned are back!
In the premiere of The Racing Room podcast, the boys discuss the King George,…
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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…
AK Latest, Horse Racing
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…
AK Latest, Horse Racing
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 Ak Bets - 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 AK BETS - 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…
Horse Racing
By Ak Bets - 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 AK BETS - 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…