Horse Racing UK | LOCKINGE STAKES

There’s plenty of racing to look forward to across the UK today, with action across 6 meetings including Newbury, and the feature race, the Group 1 AL SHAQAB LOCKINGE STAKES (British Champions Series).

If you’re not signed up to all the online bookmakers, check our FREE BETS PAGE, there’s loads of offers on this race, including Coral; 5/1 Night Of Thunder to be PLACED, or Sky Bet are offering an EXTRA place on each-way bets!

Richard Hannon took the prize last year, with Olympic Glory beating today’s Opponent Tullius. That was Hannon’s 3^rd Lockinge in 5 years, and he heads into this year’s with current favourite Night Of Thunder, and last year’s Craven Stakes winner, Toormore.

Three of the last 4 winners in this race have been 4 year olds, and 5 of the last 7, with only Paco Boy and Farhh the exceptions, at 5 year old.

But, with this being the largest ever field for the Group 1 mile, you never know what’s going to happen. I expect Night Of Thunder (10/3)to be right up there in the mix, and has every chance of adding a second Group 1 success to his name, having won the Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes last year, beating hugely talented, 6/4 favourite, Kingman, at 40/1. He’s run well in defeat since, with the 10f Coral Eclipse test an exception.

The other one I like in this race is Sir Michael Stoute-trained Integral (7/1), who was a little disappointing when last seen in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot in October, finishing 16 lengths off Charm Spirit, although that was in Heavy conditions, and she didn’t get a clear run with a furlong to go. These ground conditions will suit much better, and I’m expecting a strong run today, and a return to form.

Enjoy the racing, and I hope you grab a few winners today. Check back soon for more stats, tips and general chat on football and horse racing. Our racing stats and best bets found 16/1 winner MASTEROFDECEPTION yesterday, and 20/1 winner SIR DYLAN last week, amongst others, so get following! 

Free Horse Racing Tips | Friday’s Aintree Stats & Best Bets

AINTREE - Friday's Stats & Best Bets

6:00

Jockey Nico De Boinville has 3 wins from 11 rides (27% SR) over the last fortnight, and when riding for owner Easy Going Racing, Nico has a 71% strike-rate.

The owners send Malibu Sun to Aintree, who unseated Nico at this course, last time they partnered-up. Malibu Sun does enjoy the ground/going, with 4 wins from 11 (36% SR).

MALIBU SUN – 10/1 bet365

8:10

Trainer Dr Richard Newland has had 3 winners from his last 7 runners (43% SR). Newland has course-distance winner Masterofdeception in the 8:10, who’s fitted with a first-time tounge-tie.

Newland has a 40% strike-rate with runners sent out in first-time tounge-ties.

MASTEROFDECEPTION – 16/1 Paddy Power WIN

Horse Racing UK | Stats & Best Bets | Newmarket

As promised earlier, a few stats and best bets, with the focus on this evening’s card at Newmarket.

GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 8.8) (Watering) (The re-positioning of the bend into the home straight has increased the distance of the 12f races by 9yds). (Rain)

NEWMARKET

5:15

Jockey Silvestre De Sousa rides debutante Highway Robber in the opener, for trainer Simon Crisford, who is 1 from 1 with 2 year old debutantes.

De Sousa has a 31% strike-rate on 2 year olds in 2015, with 5 wins from 16 (10 from 16 top 3 finishes). The jockey’s also in good-form (19% Strike-Rate – LSP +£10.75 (£1 Stakes)), and has a good record at this course over the last few years, with a huge LSP of +£80.07.

HIGHWAY ROBBER – 5/1 Bet365

7:25

When teamed together, trainer Sir Michael Stoute, and jockey Pat Dobbs have a 21% strike-rate with 3 year olds over the last 5 seasons – 6 wins from 28 – LSP +£24.00

Dobbs also has a 21% strike-rate over the last fortnight, with 6 wins from 28 rides, and over the last few years has a LSP of +£36.28 at this course.

ANGEL VISION – 5/1 Stan James WIN

8:00

Over the last few seasons, trainer Brian Ellison and jockey De Sousa have combined very well, with a 27% strike-rate over all (from 82 runners – LSP +£57.56). The strike-rate increases further when teamed together with 3 year olds, with 7 wins from 18 (39% SR).

CABELO – 9/1 Bet Victor

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

Free Horse Racing Tips - Monday

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.