Racing punter turns £40 into over £30k
One William Hill punter welcomed the weekend in with a huge horse racing win, as they landed separate winning treble and patent bets to the tune of over £30,000.
Which 10 horses could steal the show at Leopardstown’s Dublin Racing Festival?
At the end of January, National Hunt fanatics will descend on Leopardstown Racecourse, for the Dublin Racing Festival.
One of the highlights of the National Hunt calendar, the DRF always attracts some of the best horses, trainers and jockeys in the business.
The Dublin Racing Festival is held annually at Leopardstown, with the showpiece races namely the Irish Gold Cup and the Irish Champion Hurdle.
Sports News Blitz’s racing expert, Kieran McHugh, has picked out 10 horses which he believes you should be keeping an eye on before the Leopardstown extravaganza begins on January 31.
Horse racing tips and best bets for the King’s Plate Festival in South Africa
Oisin Murphy features as South Africa’s finest descend on Kenilworth racecourse this weekend - with a place at Breeders’ Cup at stake.
Sports News Blitz’s Kieran McHugh offers his suggested tips for the three Grade One races featured at the King’s Plate Festival, including the 165th running of the main event.
The three Grade One races are all part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series, giving the victors a guaranteed starting spot, in their respective races, at Keenland in the USA.
Horse racing news: Constitution Hill 3/1 to win on the Flat in 2026
Constitution Hill can be backed at 3/1 with William Hill to make a successful switch to the Flat in 2026, having fallen on his last three starts over hurdles.
The former Champion Hurdle winner is 3/1 to win a Group or Graded race on the level at any point in the new year.
The leading bookmaker’s popular ‘Horses To Remain Unbeaten’ market is back as well, with Hong Kong’s star sprinter Ka Ying Rising heading the betting at 2/1.
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 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.
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.
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.
Grand National tips: Bookmaker thinks 2025 could be a grey day at Aintree
Data from William Hill has revealed that backing grey horses has been no way of winning money on the Grand National.
Since the turn of the millennium, 62 greys have gone to post across the 24 renewals.
But of those runners, a mere seven have placed in the first five, and there has been just one winner since 2012.
Despite this, William Hill think it could be a good year for the greys, offering just 3/1 that any of the eight greys set to run will win the 2025 Grand National.