We’ve all been there before … walking into an unfamiliar setting and not knowing exactly what to say or what others are talking about. It can be flat-out overwhelming. A day at the racetrack can feel like the first day at a new job with dozens and dozens of horse racing terms and idioms that are almost a separate language, not to mention the program or Daily Racing Form at your fingertips that looks like it was designed by an accounting professor.
Month: October 2024
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Friday, October 18
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Friday's meetings at Uttoxeter, Fakenham, Newcastle, Redcar and Haydock.
Irish Champion Stakes winner Economics set for blockbuster Ascot showdown with French ace Calandagan – as jockey insists he three-year-old is peaking at the right time
Persistent rain in Berkshire means the Champion Stakes will now be run on the inner course - which usually stages jump racing - rather than Ascot's round track.
Noel’s Weekend Winners: Saturday 3-Year-Old Sprint Stakes at Keeneland
Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money.