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.
Royal Delta: A Three-Time Champion Worthy of Her Astronomical Sale Price
Racing is filled with the disappointing tales of horses who are bought for a seven-figure price tag but never come close to repaying their owner for signing that huge check. Then there are horses like Royal Delta, who left her owner with no regrets about paying a king’s ransom for her, even if she did not cover a humungous price tag. The story of Royal Delta actually has two chapters.
