The all-weather meeting in the Winter Million’s inaugural year in 2022 and last season had to be run in the afternoon because both jumping days were canceled due to a frozen turf track. However, in an effort to increase viewership and betting turnover on a Premier raceday with meetings at Ascot and Haydock, Lingfield’s fixture on the same day has […]
The 26-year-old jump jockey had an early lead in the race for the jump jockeys’ title. However, his progress was halted on Boxing Day when he took a severe fall during the Grade 1 Formby Novices’ Hurdle. This fall resulted in a knee injury that has kept him out of action for three weeks. Although he initially planned to return […]
French gambling company Francaise des Jeux (FDJ) has sold Sporting Index to Spreadex in a deal that was completed in November. However, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced on Tuesday that it has issued an initial enforcement order under the Enterprise Act 2002. The CMA is considering whether the sale has created a merger that could result in a […]
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The array of food vendors, well-manned drinks outlets, craft stalls, and even a brass band on stilts made for a contrasting experience compared to the last time I visited the track. During my previous visit, shortly after the pandemic, the lack of catering and long queues for a warm can of Guinness were inexcusable. However, this time they have transformed […]
Cruddace holds a prominent position in the racing and betting industries, having served as Betfair’s chief legal and regulatory officer over ten years ago. Throughout his career, he has become known for his ability to make strong statements that capture attention. For example, he described participants’ focus on media rights payments as “economically illiterate,” which garnered attention from owners and […]
The Peter Marsh Handicap Chase at Haydock is the main event, but the frozen ground has caused concerns. The track is currently covered in about an inch of snow and temperatures are expected to remain below freezing, with a low of -4C on Thursday night. Kirkland Tellwright, the clerk of the course, admitted that they are facing difficulties at the […]
The meeting opener and ante-post picture for a big betting race are being discussed. The first horse being examined is a son of Galileo trained by Willie Mullins. He is the first foal out of Annie Power and has won all three of his races, most recently by seven lengths. Next is a novice trained by Nicky Henderson who has […]
Per Widerstrom, the chief executive of 888, addressed the company’s financial performance as they revealed that revenue for the group had decreased by eight per cent to £1.71 billion in the previous year. This decrease was mainly attributed to moving away from unregulated markets, resulting in a revenue reduction of approximately £80 million, and the impact of affordability checks in […]
There are several factors that make this jockey an interesting one to watch. Firstly, she is known to be in-form, meaning she has been performing well in recent races. This suggests that she may continue to perform at a high level in upcoming races. Additionally, the jockey has a favourable weight, meaning she will be carrying a lighter load than […]