Insights from Flutter and 888’s Results: Acquisitions, Exits, and Retail Resilience

Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of Paddy Power, Betfair, and Sky Bet, recently took the opportunity to showcase the strength of its American arm FanDuel. Additionally, the company updated the market on its plans to move its primary listing from London to New York this year. On the other hand, 888, the parent company of William Hill, has a new […]

Is the Grand National losing its unpredictability after two consecutive favorites win for the first time in 130 years?

The great race has been won by favorites in consecutive years for the first time since 1894. The victories of Cloister and Why Not in the 19th century races had 15 and 14 runners, respectively. The average field size increased in the following decades, leading to the race gaining a reputation for unpredictability, which contributed to its popularity. The widely […]

Massive Monday Tips from Racing Post: Three Strong Horses Ready for a Big Win

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Racing Post: Sport’s Big Concern is Politics, Racing Embodies Boldness, Bravery, and Confidence

Forgive me for pointing out that there are clear parallels between the Grand National and affordability checks. It’s all about control, or rather the lack of it. The sport of British racing is losing tens of millions of pounds due to decisions made elsewhere. Despite efforts by the sport’s leaders and supporters to persuade the government, affordability checks are seen […]

Brave Legionnaire continues winning streak with Harriet Dickin, more to come from him”- Racing Post

The six-year-old joined Dickin from Anthony Charlton’s yard in March and struck narrowly at Ludlow on his stable debut this month. Given a positive ride by Harry Cobden, this was another genuine success. “We were hopeful he’d run well,” said the trainer. “We don’t know him that well still, but he’s bounced back well and he was always doing enough […]

Trainer Ian Donoghue achieves first double with O’Faolains Glory and Tankardstown Diva at Family affair

The day’s racing at Down Royal saw two first-time winners. In the 2m4f handicap hurdle, O’Faolains Glory, ridden by Carl Miller, took the lead early and finished six lengths ahead of Jacenry. In the 2m4f handicap chase, Politicise, trained by Nigel Slevin and ridden by Carl Miller, secured the win. In another race, Tankardstown Diva, who had narrowly missed out […]

Transmission Strikes Again to Enhance Perfect Plumpton Record with Exciting Staying Chaser

The seven-year-old took the £75,000 Sussex Stayers Handicap Hurdle in dramatic circumstances in January. He nearly unseated his rider at the sixth flight and the jockey, Anderson, didn’t have to perform any heroics this time. The 100-30 favorite responded willingly, eventually stretching two and three-quarter lengths clear of his stablemate Broomfields Cave, who was making his seasonal reappearance. Trainer Mulholland […]