2011 Breeders' Cup Classic Taking Shape: Super Saturday at Belmont is but one major fixture on the American racing calendar this weekend with a number of excellent Breeders' Cup preps kicking off within a few hours of each other. Because we're talking about American racing, doubtlessly some of them will be running at the exact... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 15:44
Workforce Could Skip the Arc Over Ground Concerns: The Arc De Triomphe is certainly getting a bit more complicated by the day as the going concerns are starting to accumulate for a number of high-profile contenders. With current expectations veering towards faster going, horses like Nathaniel and Workforce are now seeing question marks arising over... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 15:42
Cecil: Expect a Pacemaker for Frankel at Ascot: Sir Henry Cecil has confirmed that the undefeated Frankel will likely get a pacemaker for his next engagement – the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot next month. The Juddmonte yard have used a rabbit for Frankel on more than one occasion despite him preferring to make the pace himself from... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 16:24
Champions League Matchday 2 Wednesday Action: The second matchday of the 2011/12 Champions League produced some very interesting results with one of the biggest stories obviously being Carlos Tevez's supposed refusal to come off the bench as City were in the process of being trounced by Bayern Munich. It now appears as though Tevez will... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 16:22
Goldikova Set for Prix De La Foret: With only a 50% strike rate during 2011, it seems as though Goldikova just hasn't really looked herself this year having lost out to Canford Cliffs (who was retired after chasing Frankel) and the well-regarded Immortal Verse. Both losses were just by a length and it either shows a six-year-old... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 16:20
Uncle Mo Eyes Belmont Success: There is some serious action set to unfold this Saturday at Belmont Park just outside of New York City as a multitude of Grade 1 contests will be run with eyes firmly fixed on the November 3 and 4 Breeders' Cup. The three-year-old division in America has been described by a range of terms from... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 15:34
Manchester United vs Basel Betting Preview: Basle have been given a bit more of a chance this evening now that Manchester United have confirmed that they won't be playing either Wayne Rooney or Javier Hernandez in tonight's Champions League fixture. Despite United accumulating more injuries than they would definitely like at this... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 15:31
Nineteen Declared For Arc: With the ground still proving to be a great big question mark in this Sunday's Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe at Longchamp, we've been seeing lots of volatility as one of the year's most popular ante post markets has suddenly kicked into very high gear. Expect a very tumultuous few days... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 15:29
Champions League Matchday 2 Preview: Things look to be heating up for the second matchday of the 2011 Champions League with a number of top clubs facing some fascinating fixtures. Manchester United get the benefit of some very soft competition (no disrespect to Basel) compared to what their cross-town counterparts must deal with as... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, September 26, 2011 - 15:43
Dry Forecast Prompts Snow Fairy Arc Gamble: The Arc is nearly upon us and the ante post markets are starting to get into full swing ahead of Sunday's showpiece. While much of the early wagering attention has been centred around the high-profile filly Sarafina who is trading as the outright favourite for the Longchamp contest. However,... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, September 26, 2011 - 15:42