joetta

my first introduction to horse racing was going to the 1956 derby with my grandad and the interest has stayed with me for a lifetime . form and race study makes all the difference between failure and success a rushed prep ends in failure discipline and study with a sprinkling of intuition ends almost always with a good result if in doubt dont bet

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joetta's Tips History

08 January 2026

20:00 Arsenal v Liverpool

Arsenal

50 WIN

@1.62

Lose

-50

This could easily be a draw, as the Gunners are all over the place and Liverpool are on a mission. But if Arsenal have real aspirations of winning the Premiership, this is one they need to win.

19:45 AC Milan v Genoa

AC Milan

50 WIN

@1.48

Lose

-50

Heavy rain in the UK precludes horse/dog bets for me. AC have an excellent home record and also a good record against Genoa. They are a better team and, as the odds suggest, should win.

07 January 2026

19:45 Torino v Udinese

Torino

50 WIN

@2.37

Lose

-50

All the cards are with Torino. They are playing well. Udinese are not playing well away from home. It's especially tailor-made for an upset, yet I will go with the form choice.

19:30 Crystal Palace v Aston Villa

Aston Villa

50 WIN

@2.40

Lose

-50

19:00 7:00 Kempton

Rajinoora

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@3.75

Lose

-50

Oisin M has a decent record both at Kempton and riding for Michael Bell. I do not know if the booking is significant. Murphy rode him early season last year and was slightly unlucky last time. Fair chance. Should be involved.

17:30 Bologna v Atalanta

Atalanta

50 WIN

@2.40

Win

Atalanta have fallen away this season and have not been performing very well. Nevertheless, I think their formidable forward line can make inroads into the Bologna defence.

06 January 2026

20:01 8:01 Sunderland

Millhill May

Daily Races

50 WIN

@SP

Lose

-50

I think this is a decent dog. Plenty in with a shout. I do not know how the track is running, and I do not like backing dogs unless we have had a long spell of dry weather. If the selection clears the one dog at the break, it has a chance to hold the finishers. A chance, no more. If it is tardy at the traps, game over.

20:00 8:00 Southwell

Dartrey

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@1.44

Win

4 to 9. Not so much a tip as a recipe for losing. However, looked to be in a different league on its previous runs at the track. All horses can be beaten, especially when lumped with extra weight. But a small (sandwich) money bet: 70 percent chance of winning.

05 January 2026

21:11 9:11 Nottingham

Wakawaka Eh Eh

Daily Races

50 WIN

@1.80

Void

If two break quickly, it will be a sorry night for the selection. Quite apart from the weather, who knows what track conditions will be. If trap 1 leads, it has every chance of winning, although the odds are skinny. Too skinny, really.

20:00 Leicester v West Brom

Leicester

54 WIN

@2.70

Win

This is a tight match. In truth, I fancy a draw, but with the exception of Italian football, it is so difficult to predict with more than a 20 per cent certainty. Leicester have performed reasonably well of late and the teams are well matched. The home advantage in what will be freezing conditions may see them win by the odd goal.

04 January 2026

17:00 Verona v Torino

Torino

50 WIN

@2.90

Win

I am by no means certain of this result and will have a minimum bet on the outcome. So many matches in the Italian leagues of this type seem to end in low-scoring draws. However, despite being the away side, they have greater scoring paper. Verona have seemed weak and vulnerable in defence.

15:00 Everton v Brentford

Everton

50 WIN

@2.50

Lose

-50

I will probably back the double result: Everton or draw. Smaller profit if a winner, but David Moyes' side can look pretty slick when all things mesh. They have a decent record against Brentford. That said, each match is a separate entity, and although Brentford's away record is questionable, Keith Andrews' side has looked sharp in recent weeks.

Yes (BTTS)

Both Teams to Score

50 WIN

@1.91

Win

14:23 2:23 Hove

Pocket Hollie

Daily Races

50 WIN

@4.33

Win

166

Sean Cahill runs the selection in 5 and the 2 and may well have the f/c if price allows. I would probably back both. However, I will go with the possible leader, who still is a fair dog. It may be that 5 fades and 2, an old-fashioned finisher, comes through to wrest the prize.

13:30 1:30 Southwell

Tadreeb

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@8.00

Lose

-50

Standing room only at Southwell today (joke). Tadreeb ran a fair race back after a couple of months' break, finishing 6th in a 7f event at Lingfield. Havana Sky, an opponent today, ran second, but I never back Ed Dunlop-trained horses ??" just a mad punter prejudice. Tadreeb is now 8 years of age, so improvement in general is unlikely, but he finished well last time to be beaten just over 2 lengths. Oliver Searle takes off 5 pounds for 4 places, and the price attracts in a race of this ilk.

03 January 2026

20:20 Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen

Gian van Veen

Win Match 2-way

50 WIN

@3.00

Lose

-50

I know this is a very tricky selection going against a darts prodigy, but Gian van Veen is a very calm and measured player who is normally highly consistent. Rightly or wrongly, I get the impression Luke may be succumbing to the hype, which may be a slight chink in his armour.

Over 10.50

Total Sets

75 WIN

@1.73

Lose

-75

Again, I may be wildly out, but I think this is a great bet. There is not that much between the players, which will no doubt come.back to haunt me

20:07 8:07 Hove

Seomra Benji

Daily Races

50 WIN

@2.50

Lose

-50

Not a very inspired selection. Should get a trouble-free run on the outside. You really need to be trackside in this weather to know course conditions, but probably the best dog in the race.

15:35 3:35 Sandown

All In You

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@4.00

Win

150

15:00 Brighton v Burnley

Brighton

50 WIN

@1.48

Win

Brighton have had a tough few matches of late and are a little battered and bruised. Burnley are a better side than their lowly league position would suggest and always dangerous in these types of fixtures. Even so, Brighton should win by a two-goal margin.

14:40 2:20 Lingfield

Charlies Choice

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@7.00

Win

180

Maybe a little one-paced against a Prescott improver. Taryn Langley takes off five pounds again, which could be a deciding factor.

14:25 2:25 Sandown

Nurse Susan

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@4.50

Win

175

Jubilee Alpha is by far the best horse in the race, and the race conditions are vastly in its favour. I will have a small bet on the selection, who is running well and has the capacity to win again if rivals encounter problems.

02 January 2026

21:15 Gian van Veen vs Gary Anderson

Gian van Veen

Win Match 2-way

50 WIN

@1.53

Win

Not a lot of time to recover for either player between matches. I really think Anderson should be favorite given his record and that he is in top form. But Van Veen was so good against Humphries that he is my choice, albeit just.

Gary Anderson

Most 180s

50 WIN

@2.20

Win

Both players have been getting the 180s, but Anderson has been here so many times I think he will win. this but may just falter on the doubles.

20:17 8:17 Sunderland

Cunnigar King

Daily Races

50 WIN

@SP

Lose

-50

50 percent win-to-run ratio if it breaks in its normal fashion. Which is speedy, it will be involved. 6 on the outer running well could spoil the party in a fair-run race.

19:45 Cagliari v AC Milan

AC Milan

50 WIN

@1.57

Win

In their last 25 matches at home against AC they have won twice, and AC should be far too good for them this time.

18:00 6:00 Wolverhampton

Star Obsession

Daily Racing

25 EW

@4.50

Lose

-50

Never back a horse first time out. The Williams favourite looks good, but I like the frame-up of the Haggas horse. The race is winnable if the horse is halfway ready.

17:30 5:30 Wolverhampton

Juno Star

Daily Racing

50 WINNAP

@3.50

Lose

-50

I win in 18 is not a cause for celebration, but Juno Star would appear to have a fair chance in what is on paper a poor race. Faded over 6 last time over 5 furlongs may see improvement. Fallon on board, who rides these races well, should be involved.

14:00 2:00 Ayr

Big Storm Brewing

Daily Racing

25 EW

@8.50

Lose

-50

Big Storm Brewing is not a horse to be entrusting with the mortgage (bet responsibly). He is sometimes a little keen in his races, which for a horse who often comes late is not great. This is a true Scottish hurdle, packed with locals ??" scarcely a southern interloper in sight. He ran well last time (5th). If he settles, he has a chance.

01 January 2026

20:45 Luke Humphries vs Gian van Veen

Gian van Veen 1.50

Handicap 2-way

50 WIN

@1.88

Win

Luke Humphries still has the best chance of wresting the title from LL, but Gian has been very impressive of late. It is only a matter of time until he wins a major if he can maintain his form. It is really even between the two, and with the handicap he has a fighting chance.

16:09 4:09 Towcester

Swift Rally

Daily Races

50 WIN

@SP

Lose

-50

Getting a bit ancient now, but normally breaks fast. If he does, he should hold on to win. If he does not, trap??"two may take advantage.

15:05 3:05 Southwell

Mereside Princess

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 13.00 used instead of 12.00 takenBOG

@13.00

Win

Dartrey may well be a class apart from these, but is very short to be investing on. Mereside Princess is a horse of contradictions. While often appearing to have the capacity for victory, it has yet to do so. One of those maddening horses whereby everything has to fall into place. New Year's Day is always a day lived in a dream state; racing is no exception. Worth a small each-way in a race of this quality.

15:00 Hull v Stoke

Hull

50 WIN

@2.40

Lose

-50

Hull are a backable price against Stoke, having performed well of late.January the First is always tricky but in what will be a hard fought game I am siding tentively with the home side as Stoke still need to find a little constitancy in their play

14:50 2:50 Windsor

Wellington Arch

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@5.50

Lose

-50

The big question here is whether Jonjo has the horse fit after a long time off the track. However, this race is worth a lot of money for Windsor and is nicely weighted. With a fine win-to-run ratio, it has an excellent chance, as evidenced by its rather short price.

31 December 2025

18:38 18:38 Aqueduct

Hey Cookie

Daily Racing

150 WIN

@6.00

Lose

-150

17:40 17:40 Aqueduct

Combat Mission

Daily Racing

136 WIN

@3.50

Win

340

14:43 2:43 Uttoxeter

Mumfords Magic

Daily Racing

250 EWNAP

@51.00

Win

2250

I shall approach next year with more diligence than I have shown of late. The selection has been off track for an age, and one of two Skelton's runners is almost certainly just out for the outing. But prior to being off track it showed fair form. If ??" and a big if ??" it was fully fit, you could give it a shout.

30 December 2025

20:30 8:30 Wolverhampton

Amerjeet

Daily Racing

270 WIN

@4.50

Lose

-270

Finished by far the fastest after a tardy start last time, but could not quite get to the winner. If Billy Whizz can get away with the field, has an excellent chance.

Son Of Astar

Daily Racing

115 EW

@7.00

Lose

-230

Probably would need like a furlong further. The yard won last year and the horse is OK over the distance. Carroll has had a super year, especially with races like this. Chance.

18:00 6:00 Wolverhampton

Seeing Stars

Daily Racing

220 WIN

@2.20

Lose

-220

15:55 3:55 Taunton

Green Sky

Daily Racing

150 EWNAP

@17.00

Lose

-300

Seriously overpriced. A new entrant to the Pipe stable recently had a wind op. Below par on its last run but capable of more. Decent apprentice riding. Distance should suit. Fair chance of being involved. An 8 or 9 to 1 shot for me.

29 December 2025

15:35 3:35 Newbury

Captain Bellamy

Daily Racing

250 EWNAP

@4.50

Lose

-75

Nicely weighted. Sure to appreciate the rise in trip. Nice pipe opener to the season. Price dictates nap material.the form of the first race of the season has worked out fairly well should be spot on

28 December 2025

15:20 3:20 Southwell

Yaaser

Daily Racing

175 EWNAP

@8.00

Lose

-350

Down in trip but running well. Ran here in August. Well beaten but not by far. Slowly away that day; cannot afford to do that in this race. Off on equal terms it has a great chance at a sane price.

15:05 3:05 Leopardstown

Son Of Anarchy

Daily Racing

90 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR

@9.50

Void

Improving all the time. Stable in cracking form. Five places on offer. A very good price. Must be backed up in the weights, and the distance may be stretching the stamina, but there is only one way to find out.

14:30 2:30 Leopardstown

Galopin Des Champs

Daily Racing

250 WIN

@2.75

Lose

-250

Prep for Cheltenham probably, but the Saville is a Grade 1 worth over 100 thousand euros. Providing the horse is not too dusty after a summer break, should win.

13:55 1:55 Leopardstown

Ballyburn

Daily Racing

300 WIN

@2.40

Lose

-300

Ninety percent of people seem to feel the selection will exact vengeance on Teahupoo following his narrow defeat last time. I have backed it to lift the ninety thousand euro first prize, but I am not confident this is a decent field even if you take out two at the top of the market.

27 December 2025

19:00 7:00 Wolverhampton

Mbappe

Daily Racing

150 EWNAP

@11.00

Lose

-300

Needs to be at its best. A mile should suit. Personally, I like the draw. Billy Loughnane rides for his father, and the duo have a great chance to win. Despite the horse's poor recent form, it has had a break and one run since returning.

17:30 5:30 Wolverhampton

Nekazari

Daily Racing

75 EW

@8.00

Lose

-150

Transferred from Fabre to Boughey for some strange reason. Made 2/1 favorite in a Class 6 and ran as it had always done ??" poorly. Cheekpieces today. Not even sure it goes the trip. Normally, when relactant they stay relactant. Billy Whizz rides. In Boughey we trust. Owned by Shylock, who do OK with their horses. Very short again, all factors taken into consideration.

26 December 2025

15:10 3:10 Sedgefield

Red Wine Supernova

Daily Racing

50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 2.88 used instead of 2.25 takenBOG

@2.88

Win

Mad, mad price and I need my knuckles rapping for putting my hard-earned down. Running well when it fell last time. It is a long way from Pipe's stable to Sedgefield.

14:30 2:30 Kempton

Fact To File

Daily Racing

150 WINNAP

@4.00

Lose

-150

To be honest, I am not sure why I am backing this, let alone napping it. This is a proper race and my head tells me an English horse will win. Il Est Francais looked the business for a while, and Coden is a brilliant jockey. Plus Nicky H and Ben Pauling both have horses you could back. Unless there is a deluge, I do not think it is soft enough for Gaelic Warrior.

14:25 2:25 Wolverhampton

Harmonised

Daily Racing

60 EW

@3.50

Lose

-120

E/W sorry, but it was so green last time despite amazingly finishing fourth. Need to see it run a proper race first. A lot of faith placed in Kevin Ryan's staff.

14:22 2:22 Market Rasen

Delgany Deadline

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction

@5.00

Lose

-5

Again, Chase Debut ran well back over hurdles after a decent spell off the track. I do not think it is normally a good thing to back chase debutants, but he has a chance in this providing he takes to the medium.

13:55 1:55 Kempton

Celtic Dino

Daily Racing

25 EW

@8.00

Lose

-50

13:20 1:20 Kempton

Kitzbuhel

Daily Racing

100 WIN

@2.88

Win

188

Tough old race. Will it get the 3 miles this time? Has faded before, so not truly sure, but definitely in the hunt. Not sure it should be favorite ??" probably the Mullins factor.

13:15 1:15 Market Rasen

Clap Of Thunder

Daily Racing

45 EW

@5.50

Lose

-5

Has run well over hurdles, had wind surgery, and this represents its first chase. A bit iffy but definite potential, providing it takes to the medium.

13:07 1:07 Fontwell

Rathkenny

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@5.00

Lose

-50

13:05 1:05 Aintree

Mydaddypaddy

Daily Racing

100 WIN

@1.50

Lose

-100

Very short but has looked very classy in its racecourse runs to date. This is s class up and a decent race, and the price is indicative of the status in which it is held.

12:40 12:40 Market Rasen

Four Springs

Daily Racing

124 WIN

@2.50

Lose

-124

The 11 stone 7 pounds it carries may make a difference, but on its two previous racecourse appearances it has looked a horse with promise. A similar performance should see it involved.

Sugar Road

Daily Racing

25 EW

@81.00

Lose

-50

12:20 12:20 Sedgefield

Dalston Lad

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@1.80

Win

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