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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…

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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 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 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…

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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 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 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…

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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 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 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…

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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 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…

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 - 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…

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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…

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