Horse racing blog

2:35 For sure this Welsh National is going to be a massive test of stamina under these heavy ground conditions. You need a horse that stays forever but who will also appreciate the very testing conditions. TIDAL BAY under a burden top weight this ultra consistent son...

Today's selection is from Cheltenham in the December Gold Cup. 2:25 - For me EASTER METEOR is the value bet in the race and can't believe he is available at 12/1. His last 2 runs have been excellent and we will start with his run in the Paddy Power Gold cup. He was...

Today's free tip is from Newbury in the 3:00 Hennessy Gold Cup. For me LORD WINDERMERE is the bet of the day. This is horse who going to be suited by the hustle a bustle of this race. I believe he is at least 10lbs ahead of the handicapper. It's interesting that his...

Todays Free Tip in from Haydock in the Betfair Chase 3:00 I really like the look of CUE CARD and have been over the race in my head and this how I see it unfold. CUE CARD has the engine to head the field from the start, I am pretty sure about that.Joe Tizzard will...

As a Paddy Power Gold Cup Day Promotion I am giving away 2 free tips today. Both are huge value. First up we the Paddy Power Gold Cup 2:30 NADIYA DE LA VEGA is huge value at 14/1. She finished 3rd in this race last year behind Al Ferof and Walkon. NADIYA DE LA VEGA...

My selection today come from Wincanton in the Elite Hurdle 2:05 For me this is a 2 horse race between Melodic Rendezvous and FAR WEST. I favour FAR WEST who I believe will be naturally fitter for his first run of the season. The trainer Jeremy Scott has come out and...

Next up we have the 3:20 SAMEDIFFERENCE is huge at 11/1 and way overpriced. He is overpriced on way to many factors. First I have spotted is the fact that he finished just 3 lengths off Unioniste at Newbury, giving him 1lb. Unioniste is a low as 7/2 for tomorrow's...

Saturdays free tip is from Chepstow in 3:35 Persian War Novices Hurdle. This is a race Paul Nicholls loves to win and today he enters CAESAR MILAN. You basically take note of who he enters in this race as in the last 2 years he has won this race with Wonderful Charm...

I am going to throw a horse out Ante Post for this years Paddy Power Gold Cup. I know the entries are not out yet but once they are I can guarantee he will not be this price. I really like the look of the Paul Nicholls trained UNIONISTE for this years Paddy Power....

Todays Free Tip is from Cheltenham in the 3:45 VIF ARGENT is a horse I do not know a lot about but what I do know is that David Pipe is clearly taking advantage of his handicap mark. I am a good judge of these sort of entries and I think this horse could be very good,...

Saturday's free tip is from Chepstow. 5:45 JOIN TOGETHER is way overpriced at 14/1. Ok he has to carry top weight but we have Harry Derham claiming 5lb taking JOIN TOGETHER down to a very workable 11 st 7lb. He loves Chepstow and has not run a bad race here. He skated...

My selection today comes from Ayr in the Silver Cup 2:40. COLONEL MAK will take some beating here at Ayr. For me is a course specialist. He has been to the track 3 times in total. First time was back in 2010 when he won this very race off a mark of 93 at odds of 33/1....

3:50 Haydock and the race of the day. My Banker fo the whole weekend LETHAL FORCE. I just cant see how he can beat. He has been amazing all year winning the Diamond Jubilee at Royal Ascot, then winning the July Cup at Newmarket, he then travelled over to France to...

Today's free tip is from Chester. 2:55. BRAE HILL is huge at 10/1. He won at Sandown easily, a month ago off a mark of 92. He is on the same mark here today at 92 with a a 5lb claimer, who I rate highly George Challoner. That brings him down to a mark of 87 which he...

Royal Ascot Day 5 2:30 Chesham Stakes Really liked the look of SOMEWHAT when he won easily at Musselburgh. What I was impressed by most, was he was so green that day edging left to right and pretty much all over the place. He still managed to win impressively by 7...

Royal Ascot Day 2 2:30 Jersey Stakes GALE FORCE TEN is a solid bet for this at 5/1. One thing for sure is, you know you will get a solid run from him as if anything he is ultra consistent. His form as a 3 year old is top draw, firstly started with an easy win in a...