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We get the latest from the Tizzard stables It was disappointing that Thistlecrack’s run in the Charlie Hall Chase this weekend had to be cancelled. The original plan was run at Wetherby and then go to Haydock [the Betfair Chase], but now things are a bit more fluid; he’s in the BetVictor at Cheltenham and the Ladbrokes Trophy, but obviously they are both handicaps,…

Top jockey discusses his weekend rides Saturday – Ascot 12.40 – Envole Toi This horse has some decent form in France, including winning over fences at Auteuil and it’ll be very interesting to see how that translates over here. Results like that are very promising and fingers crossed I can get off to a good start on the day. Alexandra has done very well…

Samcro eased after Down Royal defeat Buveur D’Air has returned to the head of the Champion Betting after Samcro’s shock defeat this afternoon. With only four runners, Samcro had been expected to win the WKD Hurdle at the Down Royal Festival. However, Bedrock clinched a 12/1 win. Samcro’s chances at Cheltenham have now dipped to 4/1 (was 5/2). That’s benefitted Buveur D’Air, who’s now…

Tips and odds for this weekend’s Italian fixtures The Serie A season rolls on to gameweek 11 this weekend, with Juventus looking to maintain their stranglehold at the top. The Old Lady have an eight-point lead over Inter Milan and Napoli, and yet again they appear untouchable as they seek an eighth successive Scudetto. We’ve taken a look at the big games this weekend,…

Premier League legend has his say The Carabao Cup gives Tottenham a great chance this season to end their long run without a trophy, following their victory over West Ham.  They have a tough draw in the next round as they will face Arsenal in a North London derby, but I’m sure they will fancy their chances of progressing. Mauricio Pochettino made ten changes…

Preview and odds ahead of big weekend The Bundesliga is one of the most competitive leagues in Europe so far this season. A top four that features both Werder Bremen and Borussia Monchengladbach are separated by just four points. Gameweek ten throws up some intriguing encounters with Hertha Berlin hosting RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen facing Hoffenheim. But we focus our attentions on the…

Betting preview for the Carabao Cup Tottenham Hotspur’s trip to West Ham United and Chelsea’s visit of Frank Lampard’s Derby County provide the highlights from tonight’s Carabao Cup Fourth Round action. We’ve previewed the latter of those ties with a Big Match Breakdown, while looking at the remaining three in our Carabao Cup Tips. Arsenal v Blackpool (7:45pm) Blackpool don’t have a great record…

Latest 2018 Breeders’ Cup betting news and preview British and Irish trainers will be well-represented across the pond this weekend, as the Breeders’ Cup returns to Churchill Downs for the first time since 2011. Enable heads the visiting charge in the Breeders’ Cup Turf, while The Mackem Bullet for Brian Ellison provides the romantic element in the Fillies’ Turf. The two fillies make our…

Latest Real Madrid manager betting A huge gamble has taken place on Roberto Martinez becoming the next Real Madrid manager, after Antonio Conte reportedly removed himself from the running. The Belgium boss has seen his odds slashed from 12/1 into 9/4 to take the hotseat at the Santiago Bernabeu, making him the second-favourite. Current interim boss Santiago Solari is the marginal favourite at 7/4.…

Latest odds and storylines on the Gridiron action We’re heading into the second half of the regular season in NFL 2018, and this weekend’s key fixtures look set to separate the men from the boys. On the agenda are a tricky test for an Atlanta Falcons side picking up steam, as well as a vital NFC North clash – and much more. Ahead of…

The champions look untouchable again Manchester City have started the season off in scintillating style winning eight and drawing two of their opening ten games. Pep Guardiola’s men are now 12/1 to go unbeaten following their 1-0 victory over Tottenham at Wembley on Monday night. This would match Arsenal’s feat in 2004 and go a long way to making them arguably the best team…

Midfielder can’t play every game anymore Tottenham Hotspur had made their best-ever start to a Premier League campaign prior to Monday’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City.   They’re still 8/11 to secure a top-four finish, but it was another game this season where Mousa Dembele struggled to impose himself in midfield. The Belgium international has been a superb player for Spurs with his blend…

We check out the Premier League’s surprise package The Premier League table is already taking a familiar shape. Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City occupy the top three spots, with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in fourth and fifth. Yet AFC Bournemouth are breaking the mould in sixth. Eddie Howe’s men have impressed in the early season, clocking up six wins from 10 matches and collecting…

Alsace outfit are unbeaten in four After promotion from Ligue 2 in 2017, RC Strasbourg’s first season back in the top-flight saw them finish in 15th place – just a point above the relegation play-off spot. However, impressive home form and a savvy manager in Thierry Laurey suggested Le Racing could be on the rise. And the signs this season have cemented that. Here’s…

Odds and preview of the NBA action The second week of the NBA season has come and gone. The Western Conference has familiar look at the top but over in the East, the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors have flown out the traps. We take a look over all the action from the hardwood and some of the key talking points from the last…