Racing UK | Dante Stakes | York

The second day of the Dante Festival from York gets under way very soon, with going currently described as ‘Good’, and conditions expected to stay dry, with sunny intervals forecast through the afternoon.

The feature race comes at 3:15 in the Group 2 Dante Stakes, and it’s currently John Gosden-trained Jack Hobbs who heads the market (11/4 Best Price), and is being well backed. It’s then Elm Park and John F Kennedy joint-second favourites at present, best price 4/1, and Gosden’s second choice Golden Horn at 9/2.

The last few years, draws 4 and 6 have found the winners, which will be occupied by Elm Park and John F Kennedy….

Before that, we have the fillies and mares Group 2 Middleton Stakes, with Sir Michael Stoute-trained Bragging clear favourite at 15/8, with Ribbons and Secret Gesture next best at 6/1. The trainer has won this race twice in the last 10 years, but not since 2009, when Crystal Capella made it successive wins for Sir Michael, having won it the previous year also, with Promising Lead.

There’s also a couple of Listed races from York, as well as plenty of other racing action across the UK, with meetings at Fontwell, Newmarket, Perth, and Salisbury.

Check back soon for stats and tips for this evenings cards.

Horse Racing Stats & Best Bets | Wednesday's Bath Meeting

Tonight there’s evening meetings from Bath, Naas (IRE) and Perth, with mostly cloudy conditions across the cards.

Bath – Going - FIRM (Good to firm in places; GoingStick: 9.3) (Inner rail is dolled out 24yds around the bottom bend and between the 4f and 3f marker). (Partly cloudy)

Naas – Going - YIELDING TO SOFT (Soft in places). (Partly cloudy)

Perth – Going - SOFT (Heavy in places) (All bends have been moved on to fresh ground. The first Hurdle after the 2m start will be omitted for all races). (Mostly cloudy)

Below I’ve listed a couple of stats and best bets for the meeting at Bath, so good luck;

BATH

5:15

Trainer, Brian Meehan has a 26% strike rate at this course over the last 5 seasons, with 10 wins from 38 runners, and an LSP of +£45.74

Meehan saddles TAWDHEEF, a brown colt by Zebedee, out of a Listed winner (1m 1 1/2f).

TAWDHEEF - 7/2 888Sport WIN

5:45

When teamed together jockey George Baker, and trainer David Lanigan, boast a 32% strike-rate and an LSP of +£51.25 (£1 stakes).

Baker has 7 wins from his last 24 rides (29% strike-rate)

SEQUESTER – 10/3 Sky Bet WIN

OTHERS TO LOOK OUT FOR ACROSS TODAY’S CARDS

Trainer/Jockey Combo - York 3:45 – Together Forever 9/4

Jockey In-Form Naas 6:05 – Argentero – evens

Trainer In-Form Bath 7:45 – Glasgow Central 5/6

Horse Racing UK | Wednesday's Tips

There's plenty of racing action across the UK on Wednesday, including the start of the 3 day Dante Festival from York.

Below are the afternoon tips, and be sure to check our FREE BETS page for all the latest offers.

Kempton

2:30 Destiny's Gold - 11/10 Paddy Power

York

2:40 Mass Rally (EW) - 10/1 Boylesports

3:15 Muthmir - 5/1 Paddy Power

3:45 Star Of Seville - evens Boylesports

4:50 Dheban - evens bet365

5:20 Seamour (EW) - 10/1 Ladbrokes

Newcastle

2:50 Mystic Miraaj - 7/4 bet365

3:25 Irondale Express - 4/1 bet365

3:55 The Osteopath - 6/4 bet365

4:55 True Pleasure - 7/4 Coral

5:25 My Girl Jo (EW) - 6/1 William Hill

Premier League Football | Relegation Talk, Again!

Due to the poor title-challenge from Chelsea's rivals, and the season already over in that respect, it leaves me talking about the relegation battle once again, as the season draws to a close. 

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Saturday’s Premier League football action should be a cracker in respect to the bottom of the table, as all relegation-fighting teams play. There’s just one place left as Burnley and QPR’s fate was sealed last week, and it’s not clear yet, even with only 2 games to play!

First up on Saturday, Aston Villa look to ensure their Premier League status, with a trip to St Mary’s in the 12:45 kick-off.

As I’ve previously mentioned, Villa’s turn-around under Tim Sherwood has been fantastic since taking over in February, but can they make it three consecutive Premier League wins for the first time this season, when they face The Saints, who have been a little out of form of late.

Villa’s main trouble in the first half of the season was a lack of goals, but that’s certainly changed over recent weeks, with Villa netting 10 league goals in their last 5 games, including 2 at City, and 3 against Everton and QPR.

Sherwood’s side are 4 points ahead of Hull City, who occupy that last relegation place at the moment, and a win for Villa on Saturday would ensure their Premier League survival.

Despite a very good season, Villa’s opponents Southampton have only won 1 of their last 6 league games. They’ve lost their last 2, and 3 of the last 4, including losses against Stoke, Sunderland, and Leicester most recently, and The Saints have also conceded 2 goals in each of their last 4 league games, but still have the second-best defensive record behind Champions Chelsea.

PREDICTION - Southampton 1-1 Aston Villa

The team most in trouble, is Steve Bruce’s Hull City, who despite 2 consecutive wins, have gone onto 2 consecutive losses, and now have Spurs and United to end the Season.

The Tigers lost at home once again this season, without scoring, against a team that hadn’t won, or scored in their last 6-7 games. Despite that win, Burnley were relegated, and left Hull City in a whole lot of sh*t!

Horse Racing Stats & Tips | Tuesday's Southwell Meeting

Here's a few quick stats and tips for tonight's meeting at Southwell, hope you find them useful, and find a few winners;

SOUTHWELL

5:20

Trainer Sarah-Jayne Davies has had 2 winners from the last 7 runners, with an LSP of +£25.00 (£1 stakes).
She has course-winner Accessallareas in the opener, attempting a quick double, having won just 5 days ago.

ACCESSALLAREAS 3/1 Stan James

5:50

Jockey Shaun Quinlan has a 27% strike-rate over the last 2 weeks, with an LSP of +£11.83 (£1 stakes). 
He takes the ride of Sue Smith-trained, and beaten favourite last-time, Emral Silk. Smith has sent out 4 winners from her last 12 runners (33% SR)

EMRAL SILK 4/1 888 Sport

6:55

When teamed together, jockey Tom Scudamore and trainer Michael Blake have a 33% strike-rate, and LSP of +£16.50 (£1 stakes). 
Scudamore has a 25% strike-rate at this course over the last few years, and Blake a 36% strike rate over the same period.

ROCKY REBEL 10/1 888 Sport PLACED 3/12

7:55

Jockey Richie McLernon has a huge Level Stake Profit of +£42.83 over the last fortnight. He teams up with Jonjo O'Neill, to take the ride of course and distance winner Holly Bush Henry.

HOLLY BUSH HENRY 9/2 Bet Bright PLACED 2/12

Daily Racing Tips UK | Monday's Meetings

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Doncaster

2:40 Heavenly River 6/1 Paddy Power

3:10 Alkawn 11/10 Bet365

6:05 Three Gracez 5/2 Bet365

Musselburgh 

2:00 Perennial 5/2 William Hill

2:30 Fishergate 6/4 Bet365

3:05 Gambino 4/1 Bet365

3:40 Ralphy Lad 12/5 Bet Bright

4:15 Rainbow Orse 11/10 Bet365

4:50 All You 5/2 William Hill

Premier League Football | Relegation Fight | Burnley Down, Hull In Trouble, Sunderland Hopeful

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Quite a day at the bottom of the Barclays Premier League, and despite a win for Burnley, it wasn’t enough to save them from relegation from the Premier League, and they’ll now prepare themselves for a huge battle in the Championship next season.

Burnley and Danny Ings ended their goalless streaks, beating Hull City 1-0 at the KC Stadium, but as games run out, and teams just above them getting big results, it wasn’t enough to keep them up.

Steve Bruce’s Hull City have it all to-do now, after this latest loss, and Leicester, Sunderland and Villa all claiming victories. The Tigers remain in the relegation places in 18^th, 2 points behind Newcastle, who managed their first point in 9 games, drawing 1-1 with West Brom at St James’ Park, and 2 points ahead of Sunderland, who have a game in-hand, although it is away to Arsenal.

Sunderland climbed to 14^th after their early kick-off with Everton at Goodison, winning 2-0, courtesy of two deflected goals. They have since dropped to 16^th after the 3pm kick-offs ended, but have still given themselves a massive chance of surviving now, and their next game against Leicester should be a cracker! The Black Cats will want 3 points from that game, with Arsenal and Chelsea away, to end the season!

QPR look set to join Burnley, even if they were to win their 3 remaining games. They travel to City for Sunday’s 13:30 kick-off, and relegation will be confirmed, unless they win.

City are unbeaten in the last 6 games in all competitions against QPR, but the last 2 have ended draws.

QPR, like Burnley, could lose their main striker in the summer, especially if relegated. Austin has scored 17 league goals this season, 43.5% of all QPR’s league goals.

Key Games Next Saturday:

Southampton v Aston Villa (12:45)

Tottenham v Hull (15:00)

Sunderland v Leicester (15:00)

QPR v Newcastle (15:00)

Keep a look out for our preview of those vital games in the Premier League relegation fight. Subscribe/Follow the blog to be notified of posts, for early previews, early tips and prices.

Free UK Horse Racing Tips | Sunday's Action

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Free UK Racing Tips - Ludlow & Plumpton

Ludlow

2:15 Quebec 13/8 Paddy Power

3:15 Bonne Fee 10/3 bet365

3:45 Mr Lando 15/8 Paddy Power

4:45 Ballykan 13/8 bet365

5:15 Rather Be 5/4 Paddy Power

Plumpton

4:30 Vikekhal 2/1 William Hill

5:00 Ballinure Bay 5/2 bet365

Horse Racing UK | Friday's Ascot Meeting | Stats & Tips

There's evening racing from Ascot tonight, with the going currently described as "Good"  - Going Stick Readings; Straight - 8.3 - Round 7.7 - There is rain expected anytime, which will clear between 5-6pm, while remaining cloudy - wind 11mph

*(Rail on round course is positioned 3yds inside from the 1m 4f start to the
 home straight, increasing distances by approx: 1m2f - 9yds, 1m4f - 12yds 

and 2m - 16yds)


So, here's a few stats and tips for all of the races at Ascot tonight.....


5:35

Sir Mark Prescott Bt has a 31% strike rate this season, from 32 runners. He saddles Mascato in the opening race, who is 4 from 5 at the distance.

MOSCATO 4/1 bet365 WON


6:05

Trainer Brian Meehan has a LSP of +£45.50 this season (£1 stakes), from 31 runners he's sent out (23% strike-rate).
The trainer also has 2 wins from 9 runners in the last fortnight, with an LSP of +£16.00.

PRINCESS KODIA 16/1 Boylesports 


6:40

Trainer Ralph Beckett has been in good form over the last couple of weeks, with 5 winners from 24 sent out (21% SR - LSP +£3.29).
Beckett teams up with Pat Dobbs, who takes the ride aboard Pure Line. When teamed together, the jockey/trainer partnership sees a 32% strike rate - LSP +£17.28

PURE LINE 6/1 bet365 PLACED 3/9


7:10

Ed De Giles has had 4 winners from 8 runners in 2015 on the flat (turf) - LSP +£8.75. He teams up with Atzeni, who's been in decent form over the last 2 weeks, with a 21% strike rate - 7 wins from 33

The pair have a 29% strike rate when teamed together over the last few seasons, although from just 7 rides

SHINGLE 8/1 Paddy Power 


7:45

Distance winner Capel Path heads the market in this 3 year old handicap (5/2 best price), and these such races at Ascot, have seen an LSP of +£46.75 for favourites over the last few years.
Ryan Moore takes the ride of Capel Path, and he's in good form of late, with victories in the Qipco 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, and yesterday aboard Hans Holbein in the Chester Vase (10 wins from 46 last fortnight - 22%).

CAPEL PATH 5/2 Paddy Power PLACED 2/10


8:15 

John Gosden has been in good form of late, with a 26% strike rate from the last 2 weeks. 
The trainer teams up with William Buick once again, and the pair have a 20% strike-rate over the last 5 seasons.

Buick's also in good form, with a 22% strike rate over the last fortnight, from 37 rides. 

Gosden sees a Level Stakes Profit of +£12.04 overall with handicap debutantes.

CILENTO 5/1 bet365 WON (SP 6/1)

Premier League Football | Soccer Saturday | Must Win Game For Burnley

Another crucial weekend of Barclays Premier League action is ahead of us, as relegation looms for 6 or 7 teams at the bottom of the table.

One of those teams in major trouble, is Sunderland, who head to Goodison Park for the early kick-off, and they’ll be looking to pick up where they left off last weekend, when beating Southampton at the Stadium of Light, and previous to that, when drawing away at Stoke. 

Sunderland do still have a game in hand over the other teams around them, and sit in 18^th place, a point behind Hull, and 6 points ahead of 19^th placed QPR. A victory at Everton would, temporarily at least, lift them out of the relegation places, and up to 14^th.

You have to seriously fear for Sunderland now, and especially if they don’t pick up 3 points at Goodison, and 3 points in their next fixture, at home to fellow relegation-fighting, and in-form, Leicester. Their two remaining games will be away fixtures, firstly to The Emirates, then onto newly crowned champions Chelsea.

MY PREDICTION - Everton 1-1 Sunderland

Then it’s onto the three o’clock fixtures, and a huge game for Burnley, who are all-but down, travelling to Hull, and looking to put an end to their run of 4 consecutive defeats, and avoid relegation.

Burnley have only managed 1 away win in the league this season, and have scored just 12 goals in their 17 games on the road this term, and the run they’re on will be difficult to end here. If Burnley fail to win, relegation will be confirmed for Sean Dyche’s men.

Steve Bruce’s side will be hoping for victory at the KC Stadium on Saturday, with remaining fixtures against United and Spurs to finish the season, though it looks like the 2 wins from their last 3 has saved them this season. 

With their Top Goal Scorer, Nikica Jelavic (league – 8 goals) back from a knee injury, and N’Doye finding the net of late, they’ll be confident going into a game against a side which hasn’t won, or scored in the last 6 league games, and has won fewest games of any team all season in the Premier League (5 wins(Burnley)).

MY PREDICTION – Hull 2 – 1 Burnley

Leicester are heading into Saturday’s game against Southampton, sitting third in the form table (last 6 league games), just a point worse off than Chelsea and Arsenal. They’ve won 5 of their last 6 league games, and scored 12 goals in that time, with the only defeat coming against Mourinho’s side. 

Visitors Southampton will still be hoping they can pinch a place for European football next season, although it will be very difficult now.

The Saints have struggled away from home of late, and haven’t won on the road in the league since beating QPR 1-0 with a 93^rd minute Mane winner, back in February. Since that, they lost 4 of the last 5 away league games, losing to West Brom, Everton, Stoke, and Sunderland most recently.

The way they’re playing, I just can’t see past a Foxes victory, and a further boost to their survival chances.

MY PREDICTION – Leicester 2-1 Southampton

Since taking over at Villa in February, Tim Sherwood has won 7 games from 13 played in all competitions, scoring 23 goals in that time, and leading the team to an FA Cup final against Arsenal at the end of May. Not bad!

Benteke has scored in 7 of the last 10 of Villa’s games, including a hat-trick against QPR, and a brace against Sunderland, and Everton most recently, and he’s definitely looking like a force again up top, and key to their survival chances.

West Ham travel to Villa Park in search of just their 4^th league win of the season away from home, and first back-to-back league wins since December, when winning three consecutive league games. The Hammers are another team that has struggled for goals of late, with 4 in their last 8 league games.

MY PREDICTION – Aston Villa 3-1 West Ham

OTHER PREDICTIONS FOR SATURDAY’S PREMIER LEAGUE GAMES

Newcastle 1-1 West Brom

Stoke 2-2 Tottenham

Crystal Palace 1-3 Manchester United