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Chepstow Racecourse Suffers as Major Races Downgraded in Jump Pattern Changes
Chepstow Racecourse has been left reeling by two of its biggest races, the Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle and Finale Juvenile Hurdle, being downgraded as a result of changes to their status from the Jump Pattern Committee. The body which determines the Class of horse racing events have announced a raft of alterations effective from 1 October 2022. Only three graded races have been downgraded but seven Listed handicaps become Class 2 races for the new National Hunt season. All Grade 3 handicaps are rebranded as Premier Handicaps. Meanwhile, a further 11 Listed events attain that status. Premier Handicaps may be a term familiar to punters who bet in Ireland. Top level handicap races on the Flat in the Emerald Isle are run under that name. While Premier Handicaps retain Black Type status curre...
Horse Racing in the UK – 5 Biggest Changes Between 1997 & 2022
In 1997, The AA published A Day at the Races on horse racing in the UK. This wasn’t a typical edition to the series of lifestyle guides and contained plenty more than just the best hotels, B&Bs and places to eat like other entries. Their guide to racecourses in Britain (and Ireland) is a window on the sport from 25 years ago. While plenty has remained constant over the last quarter of a century, horse racing in the UK has also seen some big changes. Using A Day at the Races for its original purpose, SportsLens experts highlight what’s different in the annual calendar between then and now. Fans of horse racing could feel very surprised about what the fixture list looked like and where principal races were. 1. Grand National Trials Galore in February A weekend in February didn’t pas...
Horse Racing NAP of the Day: Best Horse Racing Tips for Friday, 29 April
On Friday, 29 April, the horse racing NAP of the Day for SportsLens experts is Mighty Stowaway. He runs in the 3m 2f contest on Cheltenham Hunter Chase Evening (6:25). This recent Irish recruit to Lawney Hill’s stable is the best value Bet of the Day at a neat 9/2 price. 427 Codes claimed Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets + £10 Casino Bonus Visit 888Sport Min deposit £/€/$10 • A qualifying bet is a ‘real money’ stake of at least £/€/$10 • Min odds 1/2 (1.50) • Free Bets credited upon qualifying bet settlement and expire after 7 days • Free Bet stakes not included in returns • Casino Bonus must be claimed within 7 days • To withdraw bonus/related wins, wager the bonus amount 40 times within 14 days • Casino Bonus expires after 60 days • Withdrawal restrictions, payment methods, country & Ful...
2023 Champion Hurdle Odds – Hat-Trick for Honeysuckle or Can Constitution Hill Spoil the Party?
The dust has barely settled on Honeysuckle justifying short Champion Hurdle odds and retaining her Cheltenham crown, but thoughts already turn to the future. Come next year’s Festival, the landscape may well look quite different. Best Horse Racing Betting Offers Betting Sites Highlights Register 2023 Ante Post Champion Hurdle Odds & Betting Show All Champion Hurdle odds correct as of 16:00 GMT on Friday, 18 March 2022 but subject to change Honeysuckle Not Favourite in Champion Hurdle Odds A dominant force over hurdles, if Honeysuckle remains in horse racing for another season completing a Champion Hurdle hat-trick is an obvious target. Trainer Henry De Bromhead has a well mapped out plan for Kenny Alexander’s wonder mare too. Honeysuckle usually runs in the Hatton’s Grace at Fairyhouse...
2023 Champion Chase Odds – Shishkin Bubble Burst or Will Better Ground Find Energumene Out?
The Queen Mother Champion Chase odds have been a graveyard for favourites in recent years. Shishkin was the latest victim of this when never travelling on heavy ground at the Cheltenham Festival. Best Horse Racing Betting Offers Betting Sites Highlights Register 2023 Queen Mother Champion Chase Odds Ante Post Betting Show All Champion Chase odds correct as of 17:00 GMT on Monday, 21 March 2022 but subject to change Big Two Names at Head of Champion Chase Odds Once Again Altior apart, five odds-on favourites either side of his consecutive victories in the race have been turned over. Punters simply need to start looking beyond the market leader if these Cheltenham results are any indicator. The Shishkin bubble burst when Energumene acted on atrocious conditions and he didn’t. They now e...
Matt Chapman Tip for Gold Cup – Cheltenham Day 4 Tips
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Top 10 New Cheltenham Free Bets You Haven’t Claimed Yet
After three days of exhilarating racing at the 2022 Cheltenham Festival, you’re probably beginning to run out of free bets. But, fear not! The Sportslens team is on hand with a new selection of the best free betting offers for Day 4 at Cheltenham. Read on to find out more. Top 10 New Cheltenham Free Bets You Haven’t Claimed Yet Take a look at the best new Cheltenham Betting offers you haven’t claimed yet in the list below. Click the link, register an account, and claim your free horse racing bet: Best Cheltenham Offers Betting Sites Highlights Register How to Claim the Best New Cheltenham Betting Offers for Day 4 To sign up and claim your Cheltenham free bets for Day 4 of the festival, just select the offer that appeals to you the most. Have a quick read of some of the other promotions ava...
Top Seven Cheltenham Sign Up Offers Day 3 | Cheltenham Offers for 2022 Festival
Day two of Cheltenham 2022 will be remembered for Shishkin’s struggles on heavy ground and the legendary Tiger Roll’s brave final performance in an extraordinary Cross Country Chase. Now we move into day three of the festival, and more excitement is on the cards. But where should you head to for Cheltenham free bets on day three? See what we’ve got to say below in our look at the best Cheltenham day three betting offers. Top 7 Cheltenham Festival Day 3 Sign Up Offers A lot of horse racing punters will already have accounts with leading names like bet365, William Hill and Paddy Power. If that’s the case for you, take a look at the bonuses below, which are offered by some other betting sites. Fitzdares – Bet £30 & Get a £30 Free Bet BetUK – Bet £10 & Get a £50 Free Bet...
Cheltenham Day 3 Results – Check out Where Your Horses Finished on St Patrick’s Thursday
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Barry Geraghty Tips for Cheltenham – Best Cheltenham Tips for Day 3 of Festival
With a winner each day of the Festival so far under his belt, Barry Geraghty Cheltenham tips are back for St Patrick’s Thursday. See his best bets for day 3 of the meeting right here! Our Top Five Cheltenham Betting Offers Get involved with the top five betting offers for taking a punt on Barry Geraghty tips for Cheltenham on day 3 of the Festival: Fitzdares – Bet £30 & Get a £30 Free Bet BetUK – Bet £10 & Get a £50 Free Bet The Pools– Bet £10 & Get a £20 Free Bet BoyleSports – Bet £10 & Get a £40 Free Bet Virgin Bet – Bet £10 & Get a £20 Free Bet Barry Geraghty Cheltenham Tips for Thursday 1:30 – Galopin Des Champs in the Turners Novices Chase at Evens with Virgin Bet 2:50 – Allaho in the Ryanair Chase at 8/13 with Virgin Bet 3:30 – Thyme ...
Matt Chapman Tips for Cheltenham – Top Cheltenham Tips for Thursday
There are more Matt Chapman Cheltenham tips for St Patrick’s Thursday after another winner and a couple of placed horses on Ladies Day. See his latest fancies for the day 3 of the big meeting. Our Top Five Cheltenham Betting Offers Check out our top five betting offers for wagering on Matt Chapman Cheltenham tips on day 3 of the Festival: Fitzdares – Bet £30 & Get a £30 Free Bet BetUK – Bet £10 & Get a £50 In Free Bet The Pools – Bet £10 Get £20 In Free Bets BoyleSports – Bet £10 Get £20 in Free Bets 888Sport – Bet £10 Get £40 In Free Bets Matt Chapman Cheltenham Tips for Thursday 1:30 – Galopin Des Champs in the Turners Novices Chase at 5/4 with BoyleSports 2:10 – Third Wind each way in the Pertemps Final at 20/1 with BoyleSports 2:50 – Allaho in the Rya...
Horse Racing NAP of the Day: Best Horse Racing Tips for Wednesday, 16 March
This Wednesday, 16 March, the horse racing NAP of the Day with SportsLens tipsters is Bravemansgame. He races in the 3m Grade 1 Brown Advisory Novices Chase (2:10) on day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival. Paul Nicholls’ runner appeals among the best horse racing tips on offer here at awesome 11/4 odds. 505 Codes claimed Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets + £10 Casino Bonus Visit 888Sport Min deposit £/€/$10 • A qualifying bet is a ‘real money’ stake of at least £/€/$10 • Min odds 1/2 (1.50) • Free Bets credited upon qualifying bet settlement and expire after 7 days • Free Bet stakes not included in returns • Casino Bonus must be claimed within 7 days • To withdraw bonus/related wins, wager the bonus amount 40 times within 14 days • Casino Bonus expires after 60 days • Withdrawal restrictions, paymen...
