Fergal O’Brien decides not to appeal against Wincanton schooling penalties, citing lack of potential benefit.

The trainer was fined £4,000 and the jockey banned for 18 days, beginning on April 22, after stewards found Brennan had failed to ride Northern Air in such a way that he could be seen to ask for “timely, real and substantial effort” to obtain the best possible placing. The penalties were the maximum possible for schooling and conditioning a […]

Racing Post: Gambling Commission’s Failure to Protect Customer Money Calls for Change

In 2015, Football Index was launched as a platform that functioned as a stock market for football. Users had the opportunity to purchase ‘shares’ in footballers and received dividends based on their performance. The share prices were subject to fluctuation based on the footballers’ performances. However, in March 2021, Football Index went into administration, leading to criticism of the Gambling […]

Aintree’s Mildmay course forecasted to turn soft and heavy in some areas with 8-10mm of rain expected today.

Yesterday, half of the expected 20mm of rain fell, resulting in more challenging conditions over the regulation fences. The National course remains at soft, heavy in places, but may change soon. The going was updated to its current description at 7.45am, with GoingStick readings provided for each course. The showcase meeting is scheduled to begin on Thursday, and horses racing […]

Kevin Ryan suggests that his talented horse might go straight to the Guineas after being given necessary time for development.

Last season was exceptional in many ways, with the stable’s horses collecting a record £1.77 million on British soil. A significant highlight was Triple Time’s victory in the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot, marking one of the most significant wins of Ryan’s career. However, with Triple Time now starting a new career at stud and longstanding member […]

Market movement: Which horses’ odds have shortened for the 2024 Grand National?

The horse has demonstrated proficiency in heavy ground and possesses ample stamina. His Racing Post Rating of 169 from the Bobbyjo Chase indicates potential for improvement on his official National mark of 159. Owned by McManus, he was acquired after winning the Paddy Power Chase and subsequently finished third in the Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival. Trained by Mullins, the […]

Analyzing and Quoting Thirsk’s Feature Sprint Race: “He Has a Strong Chance” – Racing Post

The upcoming race features prominent racers who are often favorites. Illusionist and the other contenders have recent races under their belts. Illusionist has been performing well in races over 6f and 7f on Newcastle’s stiff straight track, with strong efforts on soft ground. James Sanderson, the clerk of the course, mentioned that although the area has been dry, they are […]

Watch the incredible tale of Kitty’s Light preparing for Aintree as the Grand National contender.

Kitty’s Light is considered a top contender for the Grand National, and is fully prepared for the event on April 13th. The subscription for the service includes an initial charge of £24.98 for the first three payments, with the full monthly price applied for subsequent renewals. To cancel the subscription, it is required to contact the company at least seven […]

US gambling industry at a critical juncture, drawing lessons from other markets.

The relationship between sports and gambling in the US has been tense, especially since the 1919 World Series scandal involving eight Chicago White Sox players. Recently, attention has once again turned to baseball due to a scandal involving Shohei Ohtani, one of the sport’s biggest stars. Allegations have surfaced that Ohtani’s interpreter took millions of dollars from the player’s account […]

Newton Abbot’s Season Start Delayed as Fixture is Called Off Eight Days in Advance

The cancellation of next Tuesday’s meeting follows the loss of a fixture on March 30 as the Devon jumps track continues to be waterlogged. Experienced clerk of the course Jason Loosemore stated last month that the track conditions were caused by the “wettest times” he can remember and further rain had not improved the situation. With a more positive forecast, […]