ITV horse racing tips and best bets for Cheltenham and Doncaster on Saturday, December 13
It’s a busy time of year for Sport News Blitz’s horse racing tipster Jeff Mexico. He regularly breaks into people’s houses and steals exactly the right amount of Quality Street that will create a blazing family argument.
But he’s taking a day off this weekend and casting his net over five big races from Cheltenham, including the Grade 2 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle, plus three from Doncaster, where it's Christmas Jumper Raceday … if that’s your type of thing.
Horse racing tips and best bets for ITV racing at Sandown and Aintree on December 6
Is your Christmas tree up yet? This is something Jeff Mexico will never say as he doesn’t believe in the festive season after he was beaten to a pulp by a drunken Santa Claus and a pack of rabid elves on a winter’s eve in the 1990s.
This weekend, the Sports News Blitz horse racing oracle casts his net over five big races from Sandown, including the Grade 1s Henry Novices Chase and the Tingle Creek Chase, plus three from Aintree.
Mr Vango well backed for William Hill Half A Mill Becher
After 13 runners were declared for Aintree’s William Hill Becher Chase, the first William Hill Half A Mill bonus race, Mr Vango has been popular in the betting and is the 4/1 favourite.
Gavin Cromwell: Bioluminescence all set for William Hill Half A Mill Becher Chase
William Hill ambassador Gavin Cromwell has provided the latest on Bioluminescence ahead of her run in the William Hill Half A Mill Becher Chase at Aintree on Saturday.
Mr Vango tops William Hill Becher betting
Following the five-day confirmation stage for Aintree’s William Hill Becher Chase, the first William Hill Half A Mill bonus race, 19 horses have been confirmed for the prestigious contest over the Randox Grand National fences, with Mr Vango heading the market as the 6/1 favourite with William Hill.
Horse racing tips and best bets for ITV racing at Newbury and Newcastle on November 29
This weekend, the Sports News Blitz horse racing oracle casts his net over four races from Newbury, including the Grade 3 Coral Gold Cup, and two from Newcastle, featuring the Grade 1 Fighting Fifth Hurdle.
The latter is, of course, named after what Geordies do following five bottles of broon … or something like that probably.
Horse racing tips and best bets for ITV racing at Haydock, Ascot and Punchestown on November 22
Having spent an entire week trapped in his loft looking for his big coat, Jeff Mexico clambers down to ground level to impart his horse racing betting wisdom on nine cracking contests served up by Saturday’s ITV racing schedule.
The Sports News Blitz horse racing oracle casts his net over five races from Haydock, including the Grade 1 Betfair Chase, three from Ascot and the Grade 1 Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.
It’s going to be a busy day, if the weather stops being an arse.
What are the best strategies for successful horse racing betting?
Everyone believes there’s a magic formula to winning on the horses - a fail-safe way to walk away from the racecourse with bags full of cash.
Plenty of seasoned punters will have theories they swear by or show you crumpled bits of paper with all kinds of mathematical wizardry.
These all might help tip the scales in your favour, but the bottom line is that nothing is certain when it comes to the sport of kings.
But don’t despair, Sports News Blitz’s horse racing expert Scott Allen is on hand to give your betting journey a nudge in the right direction.
Whether you're betting at Cheltenham, Royal Ascot, the Kentucky Derby, or just on a windy Tuesday in Redcar, these betting strategies could help you dust away some of the cobwebs in your wallet.
Saturday ITV horse racing tips and best bets for Cheltenham and Wetherby – November 15, 2025
After spending the last three years working on what he called a ‘Guatemalan sugar farm’, Jeff Mexico has returned to Blighty to impart his years of horse racing betting experience on those looking to make a quick buck.
In this article, the Sports News Blitz horse racing oracle casts his net over Saturday’s meetings that are being shown on ITV – four from day two of the November Meeting at Cheltenham, which includes the Paddy Power Gold Cup, and two contests from Wetherby’s Peak Cap & Pearls Raceday.
Mr Vango and Johnnywho headline William Hill Becher betting
William Hill are excited to open the betting on the William Hill Becher Chase, the first William Hill Half A Mill bonus race this season. 35 horses have been entered for the prestigious contest over the Randox Grand National fences, with Mr Vango and Johnnywho heading the market as 8/1 joint-favourites.
Horse racing A-Z guide: Complete list of horse racing betting terms
For the uninitiated, horse racing can look like a wild world of strange jargon, complicated betting markets and people dressed in everything from fancy hats to Wellington boots.
It’s a lot more than placing a bet on the result of a handful of horses making their way round a race course.
You can keep it that simple if you like, but that strategy is likely to drain your wallet very quickly.
Horse racing rarely takes a break. There’s always a race somewhere in the world at any one time.
Whether it’s the Cheltenham Festival, The Grand National, Royal Ascot or the 3.47 at Plumpton on a wet Tuesday afternoon, understanding racing terminology is essential for confident betting and hopefully turning a profit.
If you are an experienced gambler or a newbie starting on your punting journey, there’s plenty to learn and discover.
This comprehensive guide by Sports News Blitz’s horse racing expert Scott Allen covers terms used online, trackside and in betting shops across the UK, Ireland and international markets.
Virtual horse racing betting: A complete guide to odds, strategies and winning tips
Virtual horse racing has emerged as one of the most accessible forms of gambling for bettors worldwide.
While traditional afternoon and evening horse racing has been merrily ticking along for hundreds of years, virtual horse racing offers 24/7 action with competitive odds, without the risk of your selection having a meltdown in the stalls.
However, many punters still don’t trust virtual horse racing. They believe there’s too much ‘new-fangled technology’ going on in the background to feel comfortable about putting a large chunk of cash on something that isn’t flesh and blood.
Well, Grandad, it’s time to put those fears to one side, as Sports News Blitz’s Scott Allen walks you through the world of virtual horse racing and answers some questions you may have.
UK & Irish Flat season sees record HK$5.1 billion World Pool turnover
World Pool turnover has hit a new season-long high in the UK and Ireland, rising to HK$5.1bn following its conclusion on British Champions Day at Ascot last Saturday.
Horse Racing news: Racing punter turns 8p E/W Lucky 63 into nearly £30,000
William Hill have been stunned by a remarkable 8p each-way Lucky 63 landed on Tuesday, when five winners across Redcar, Yarmouth and Wolverhampton turned one punter’s £10.08 stake into £29,732.09.
The winning began at Redcar when Just Typical scored at 18/1, followed by Mademoiselle at Yarmouth (6/1) and a Wolverhampton treble with Ghisa (20/1), Ten Carat Harry (11/1) and Advertorial (11/2).
Despite a 25p Rule 4 on Ten Carat Harry and a losing leg at Uttoxeter, the bettor was able to walk away with a near-£30,000 total from five successful selections.
Punter’s big win returns extra £7k thanks to BOG
A William Hill racing punter landed a big bet to start the bank holiday weekend, when their 5p Goliath returned close to £12k, over half of which was thanks to Best Odds Guaranteed.
Horse racing news: £2 bet lands punter over £16k
One William Hill racing punter landed a stunning touch on Thursday’s racing, when their £1 each-way accumulator returned £16,245.
GB and Ireland favourites for 2025 Shergar Cup at Ascot
Great Britain and Ireland, captained by Hollie Doyle, are 11/10 favourites with William Hill to win Saturday’s Shergar Cup at Ascot for the first time since 2022.
Royal Ascot 2025 sees 10% rise in World Pool betting turnover
World Pool bet types for Royal Ascot 2025 were up 10% on 2024, rising to HK$1,574.4m (approx. £150m) for the five days, as punters from across the globe were able to access commingled pools on the event for the seventh consecutive season.
Royal Ascot 2025 news: William Hill’s biggest liabilities revealed ahead of horse racing extravaganza
Just under a week out from Royal Ascot, William Hill have revealed which of next week’s runners stand to be the biggest losers in their markets for the Royal Meeting.
The five-day extravaganza from the Berkshire track is one of the marquee events in the betting calendar, and the leading bookmaker can reveal that Karl Burke’s speedy juvenile Zelaina, who looks set to line up in the Queen Mary, tops their list of the worst liabilities.
Horse racing tips: Best bets for Punchestown Festival and Newmarket - May 2
There is some top quality horse racing on Friday across both jumps at the Punchestown Festival and flat racing at Newmarket.
Some of the sport's biggest names are back in action as punters look to see if Constitution Hill, once the best hurdler in the country, can finish for the first time in three races.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s horse racing tipster Connor Brooks gives his best bets for the day.