Elm Park To Run Away With The Racing Post Trophy?

A P O’Brien heads to Doncaster on Saturday looking to claim the Group 1 Racing Post Trophy for a fourth time in 6 years. He sends Newmarket winner Aloft and once-raced Jacobean over, with William Buick and Colm O'Donoghue taking the rides. Jacobean impressed on debut, racing in the rear before making big strides towards the finish to take second behind stable mate Royal Navy Ship, in a maiden at the Curragh.

Royal Lodge winner, Elm Park heads the market (5/2 Boylesports) and is my pick for this feature race. Group 2 winner last time, and can stretch to four consecutive wins here. The colt appears to go on any ground, having won on soft, good, and good-firm most recently, and the forecast soft shouldn’t cause any problems. Trainer, Andrew Balding, is looking for his first Group One winner on home-soil since 2003, when Casual Look won the Oaks Glory at Epsom. Andrea Atzeni takes the ride, and would love to cap a very good season, with a Group 1 winner on Saturday.

In all the race should be competitive, and a good one to watch, and there's case for a few of these to beat off the favourite.

There’s plenty of racing action on Saturday, with meetings at Aintree, Chepstow, Doncaster, Leopardstown (IRE), Newbury, Stratford, Wexford (IRE), and finally, evening racing on the all-weather from Wolverhampton.  

Premier League Preview and Tips

Saturday’s Barclay’s Premier League fixtures begin at Upton Park, where West Ham host Manchester City, who will be disappointed with the midweek Champions League game away to CSKA, throwing away a two-goal lead, albeit through the softest of penalty decisions.

West Ham find themselves up in fourth place, and with two quality, in-form strikers, Sakho and Valencia, they can cause a few headaches for Kompany, and company……..Excuse the pun. Having said that, I can’t see the sky blues losing this one, especially with a striker in more deadly form than the hammers duo. City need to keep Aguero fit in they want any chance of winning the title this season.

Both teams to score is currently 4/6, and a sure bet for me.

Then, it’s onto the four 15:00pm kick-offs, as Hull travel to Anfield, high-flying, and high-scoring Southampton host a tough Stoke side, Sunderland will be looking to pay back there fans a little at home to Arsenal, and an average clash from the bottom half of the table with West Brom and Crystal Palace battling it out at the Hawthorns.

Liverpool got lucky last week against QPR, in a mad last ten minutes at Loftus Road, and I’m sure Bruce’s Hull side won’t make things easy for them in this one either. I do expect Liverpool to come away with the victory, although odds of 4/11 don’t appeal. Again, both teams to score is a bet I’m looking too, currently 8/11.

The evening kick-off on Saturday, comes from the Liberty Stadium, Swansea against Leicester. Leicester have been in poor form since their triumphant 5-3 home win against Manchester United in September. Away from home, they’ve scored just the one (compared to 10 at home), with loses against Chelsea, Palace and Newcastle.

Swansea’s home form has been good so far this season, with their only home defeat coming against Southampton, and a late Wanyama goal. The Swans should win this comfortably enough, and are currently 19/20 on BET365. I'd probably go for a double with Swansea and West Brom TO WIN at 2.72/1 - BET365

 

Sunday has 3 Barclay’s Premier League games, with Spurs hosting Newcastle and Everton travelling to Burnley for the early kick-offs, before the clash of the weekend from Old Trafford, with Mourinho v Van Gaal. I expect Everton to overcome Burnley, but don't expect many goals, or an exciting game. Tottenham scored 5 in midweek in their Europa League clash at home to Greek side Asteras Tripolis, and can carry that on against a poor Newcastle defence, who are yet to win away from home in the league this season.

My double for Sunday's action would be Spurs and Everton TO WIN which is 2.02/1 on BET365

I’m unsure on the big game between United and Chelsea as yet, as for a result, with doubts on the main man Costa, and his back-up Remy. Although, the likes of Fabregas, Hazard, Schurrle, Oscar, and even an ageing Drogba, aren’t to be taken lightly, and with United’s current defending, it wouldn’t take much to get past them. 4/6 on both teams to score, again, looks a certainty, even without the Leagues joint-top scorer.

 

The Monday Night Football on Sky Sports sees QPR take on Aston Villa. Harry Redknapp’s men need to get last week’s defeat to Liverpool out of their minds quickly, and focus on another tough game against Villa. These are the games you need to be getting points from, and with a visit to Stamford Bridge and a home game against Manchester City to follow, there’s no better time.

Monday's Selections - Free Horse Racing Tips

I've not had much chance to most any tips over the last few days, due to starting a new job last week and being kept very busy with it, which is great to be honest, seen as I enjoy it! But, finally, I've had a day off and managed to pick out a few free horse racing tips from Brighton, Newton Abbot and Perth, so I'll get straight to them.





BRIGHTON

3:00 - SHADOW ROCK             - 5/2 William Hill

3:30 - BAYLEYF                       - 11/4 888Sport

5:00 - DING DING                   - 7/2 William Hill


NEWTON ABBOT

2:10 - UPSANDDOWNS           - 8/11 Coral

2:40 - ALLTHEKINGSHORSES - 5/2 Coral


PERTH

2:50 - FORGET AND FORGIVE - 6/4 William Hill

3:20 - FLASH CRASH               - 2/1 Boylesports

3:50 - ROBIN'S COMMAND      - 5/2 Unibet


And there you have it, my selections for today's racing, best of luck, whether using my selections or using your own. Check the FREE BETS Page for loads of great offers, including free bets, casino bonuses, poker bonuses and loads more, click the links to sign up today FREE BETS

Sunday's Selections - Free Horse Racing Tips

Just a quick post this afternoon with a few tips for the meetings at the Curragh and Brighton.

Sunday's free horse racing tips

Brighton

2:30 - TONGUE TWISTA - 8/11

3:00 - NUFOOTH - 5/2

4:00 - LOCHALSH - 6/4

5:00 - PERFECT PASTTIME - 9/2


Curragh

2:35 - JACK NAYLOR - 6/4

3:05 - CAPPELLA SANSEVERO - 5/4

3:35 - CARLA BIANCA - 7/4



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Saturday Preview - Free Horse Racing Tips

A decent Saturday’s racing once again, with plenty of action across the UK and Ireland, with meetings at Bath, Beverley, Chester, Market Rasen, Newton Abbott, Sandown and Wexford (IRE). So there’s a fair few chances to try and beat them bookies to get the weekend off to a perfect start.

I’ll begin with a look at the opening race at Beverley (13:55), the Class 4 maiden fillies’ stakes over 7f 100y. ADELE was one who impressed me on her debut at Thirsk (8f – g-s), finishing 2/12, and was added to my tracker. She could have been considered a little unlucky when hampered slightly 2 furlongs out, by the winner, and third place, and still managed to close strongly at the finish, but always just being held.  She looks likely to open odds-on favourite here, and has every chance if taking to the race in the same manner, in a relatively ordinary looking maiden.

Hollie Point was much improved last time out, upped to 7f (beaten ¾ lengths), following a couple of disappointing runs to begin her career (6f). She was beaten by Supreme Occasion and Abbey Angel who have gone onto win their handicap debuts since. She should be Adele’s biggest challenge.

 

Next we’ll move down to Sandown, and a look at the Group 3 Solario Stakes over 7f 16y (14:40). Ryan Moore hops back on board AKTABANTAY, who has been in very good form, with figures of 2212, with his latest effort a big step up, in the Group 2 Superlative Stakes (7f g-s) at Newmarket in July (William Buick the jockey that day). Trainer and Jockey have a 40% strike rate when teamed together this year, and I expect that to increase here.

Pallister is another I have been impressed with, although a little disappointing last time out in the Group 2 Veuve Clicquot Vintage Stakes, first attempt at 7f. Trainer’s son, Charlie Johnston, has said he expects the ground to be no problem from this colt by Pivotal. I do expect him to go close and challenge for the win.

The Godolphin-owned Future Empire is another that can’t be ruled out, and currently lies second favourite. He won well in maiden debut at Newmarket over 7f, on faster ground. In-form James Doyle takes over from Harry Bentley who rode him to that victory. Trainer, Suroor, is quoted as saying, he needs good ground.

 

The next race at Sandown is the Group 3 fillies’ and mares Atalanta Stakes over 1m 14y (15:15). Fintry is 6/4 favourite but I think I’m willing to go against her for this one, having read the quotes from top class trainer, Andrea Fabre, who says she has had a serious cough, and went onto say she would probably need the race after 3 months off. He also said that this was a comeback, with the view to the Group 1 Sun Chariot in October.

Favour is instead, for DIAMOND DOVE, who came 2/12 4 weeks ago in G3 Deutsches Stuten-Derby in Germany. Soft ground should be ideal, with hopes it doesn’t dry out too much. Jockey, Frederik Tylicki in good form of late.

Water Hole is another who is open to further progression and can come close under William Buick. He won by 2 lengths last time out on soft ground, and is on a hat-trick of turf wins here.

 

And lastly a quick look at the Class 4 Nursery Handicap over 7f 16y (still at Sandown) (16:25). A tough one to call but SISTER OF MERCY looks the one to beat and hopefully there’s more to come, having won well last time out, in second attempt at 7f. Previous start (7f), came 3/10, beaten by recent Group 3 winner Malabar. Again, it’s in-for James Doyle who takes the ride.

Mark Johnston-trained Assault On Rome has been in decent form without winning in the last 4, but should come close.

Thursday's Selections - Free Horse Racing Tips

Nearing the end of another week, and we've a few meetings for Thursday's action, including cards from Ffos Las, Stratford and Tipperary (IRE). Check the links below for current goings, non-runners and market movers. Below that are the free horse racing tips for today, with a focus on the card from Ffos Las. All tips are 'to-win', with an each way bet for Swift Cedar.

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Non-Runners

'Going'

Market Movers


Ffos Las 2:00 - TANSFEEQ - 5/2 (Coral) NB

Ffos Las 3:00 - BOLD - 7/4 - (Bet365)

Ffos Las 3:35 - LADY GUINEVERE - 3/1 (Betfred) NAP

Ffos Las 4:05 - TAQNEEN - 4/1 (Coral)

                       SWIFT CEDAR (EW) - 20/1 (Bet365)

Ffos Las 4:35 - WILLIAM HOGARTH - 10/11 (Coral)



Good luck for today, and please check back soon for more tips.

Wednesday's Selections - Free Horse Racing Tips

A few meetings today across UK and Ireland, at Catterick, Carlisle, Bellewstown (IRE), Worcester, and two all-weather cards from Lingfield and Kempton. I've selected a few tips for the all-weather from Lingfield, and the meeting at Carlisle. Keep a look out for free horse racing tips posted daily, and also check the free bets page for all the latest betting offers from some of the best online sites, offering the best odds.



Lingfield, 16:25 Red Velour  (NB)         (SP)                          W
Lingfield, 16:25 Danger; Rembrandt Van Rijn                             

Catterick, 16:15 Pettochside               (5/1 - Ladbrokes)        W

Lingfield, 15:50 Dissent                      (7/2 - William Hill)       W
Lingfield, 15:50 Brother Tiger             (13/2 - BetVictor)       EW

Carlisle, 15:00 Kirtling Belle               (11/4 - BetVictor)        W

Carlisle, 14:30 Summer Times  (NAP)  (SP)                            W

Lingfield, 14:20 Galileano                   (SP)                            W

Monday's Racing - Free Horse Racing Tips

Well it was a disappointing York Ebor Festival for me and my picks, but hopefully with the start of a new week, and a few less competitive races, I can finally get back to winning ways! There's quite a busy day across UK and Ireland with meetings at Chepstow, Cartmel, Downpatrick (IRE), Epsom, Huntingdon, Newcastle, Ripon, and Warwick.

Non-Runners

'Going'

Market Movers


So, onto the free horse racing tips;

Ripon, 17:20 Tasmanian (@2/1)

 

Ripon, 16:45 Bartack (@4/1)

 

Ripon, 16:10 Explosive Lady (@2/1) (NB)

 

Warwick, 15:40 Goldream (@2/1) (NAP)

Warwick, 15:40 Danger; Ninjago (@2/1)

 

Ripon, 15:35 Pennine Warrior (@5/2)

 

Warwick, 14:30 Fever Few (@5/2)

 

Newcastle, 14:15 Bartel (@5/2)

Newcastle, 14:15 Danger; Bravo Zolo (@5/2)

*Prices correct at time of selecting (last night) so may have changed since.

York Ebor Festival 2014 - Day 4 Free Horse Racing Tips

A packed day of racing again today, and the conclusion of the Ebor Festival from York. I've had my worst tipping run with this Ebor Festival, but there's still today to turn it all around! Fingers crossed! Prices listed are from last night when I picked my selections, so may have changed since. So, here's the free horse racing tips for today;

23/08/2014 - York, 16:25 Cool Strutter   (@12/1) EW

23/08/2014 - York, 15:50 De Rigueur     (@10/1) EW
             
23/08/2014 - York, 15:50 Clever Cookie (@12/1) EW
             
23/08/2014 - York, 15:15 Beacon           (@4/1) W             

23/08/2014 - York, 14:40 Rocket Ship    (@11/1) EW             

23/08/2014 - York, 14:05 Graphic           (@11/2) W      

York Ebor Festival 2014 - Day 3 Free Horse Racing Tips

Day three of the York Ebor Festival – Free Horse Racing Tips
No luck so far this week with the Ebor Festival, but we'll try again today. There's loads of action to get stuck into today across UK and Ireland, including, amongst the York meeting, Goodwood, Killarney, Newcastle and Newmarket.

22/08/2014 - York, 16:55 Munaaser             (@5/2 - Ladbrokes) W  

22/08/2014 - York, 15:40 Take Cover           (@8/1 –Paddy Power) EW

22/08/2014 - York, 15:05 That Is The Spirit (@9/1 - BetVictor) EW

22/08/2014 - York, 14:30 Cavalryman          (@5/2 – Paddy Power) W  

22/08/2014 - York, 13:55 Semeen                (@10/1 - BetVictor) EW