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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12 January 2026

20:01 8:01 Nottingham

Thurlesbeg Tonto

Daily Races

50 WIN

@SP

Lose

-50

Has to break and clear the inside traps. If it accomplishes that, it has a very good chance. If not, good night Vienna. All hinges on reaching the first bend in front and the weather.

19:45 Juventus v Cremonese

Yes (BTTS)

Both Teams to Score

50 WIN

@2.30

Lose

-50

19:00 7:00 Wolverhampton

Pimentel

Daily Racing

25 EW

@26.00

Lose

-50

An element of sentimentality in this. A tricky horse to win with. Has ability, albeit low grade. Will it be ready first time up? Doubtful. Has to be produced at bang-on the right time, as it has not got the biggest heart. Overpriced, sure.

17:30 5:30 Wolverhampton

Espona Bay

Daily Racing

50 WINNAP

@2.50

Lose

-50

Might be a little one-paced, but in Saffie O has a rider capable of getting it just right. Should be 9/4 in my book, so a bit of a plonker for napping it. Good chance.

14:30 2:30 Hereford

Pepe Le Moko

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 7.50 used instead of 6.50 takenBOG

@7.50

Win

Four places is the deciding factor for me. Goes the distance OK. Fairly weighted. The horse that narrowly beat it last time has won again, but this is competitive. Chances.

11 January 2026

16:16 4:16 Hove

Rifle Bullet

Daily Races

50 WIN

@3.75

Lose

-50

Could be trouble on the inside. 6 could and should have a free run on the outer. We shall see 6 and 2. A short but seemingly viable forecast.

15:42 3:42 Chelmsford City

Revolutionise

Daily Racing

25 EW

@10.00

Lose

-50

Stuart Williams is 3-handed in this, and so it is anybody's guess which of the three is fancied most, if at all. The a/election is 10 now, so drawing his pension but holding his form to date. Harry Vigors, who I presume is part of the racing family, has a great record for a seven-pound claimer. The wide draw is a bit off-putting for me, but overall a decent profile.

15:20 3:20 Punchestown

Magic Day

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@51.00

Lose

-50

Well held last time but looked like a horse on the improve. Maybe peaking in a hurdles handicap at Cheltenham. Worth a small nap at big odds with 5 places on offer. A better horse than it has shown on the racecourse of late.

14:41 2:41 Hove

Simba Boy

Daily Races

50 WIN

@5.50

Lose

-50

Capable of exiting the traps in timely fashion. Trap 5 a huge danger. A dog who, irrespective of the results, is improving at a rate of knots. But Derek Knight's charge can battle clear from the off.

14:00 2:00 Fontwell

Geordies Betty

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 101.00 used instead of 81.00 takenBOG

@101.00

Win

475

Anyone who is going to take 1/7 needs to be put in a locked room with no phone until the race is over. Let the race go. The first two in the betting will probably finish in that order. It is a poor race, but I am prepared to lose a few quid on the selection. I will be happy if it finishes in the first six. Showed a glimmer over hurdles the first time over hurdles before weakening and pulling up.

14:00 Fiorentina v AC Milan

AC Milan

50 WIN

@2.15

Lose

-50

I think I am right in saying AC have not lost in their last 17 matches. The odds suggest to me a draw, but all factor[s] point to a win. So, like a lamb to the inevitable, I am down.

12:50 12:50 Punchestown

Pure Steel

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@5.50

Lose

-50

10 January 2026

20:26 8:26 Hove

Aston Martini

Daily Races

50 WIN

@SP

Lose

-50

Trap 5 the likely fav, but one win in 26 does not do it for me. Even though it is probably the best dog in the field, Aston Martini in Trap 1 will need the breaks but usually finishes well. It may just be enough.

15:53 3:53 Kempton

Courageous Strike

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@10.00

Win

Got an easy go of things last time and is still learning, but having shown marked improvement could be capable of further progress. Odds dictate a modest nap selection in a competitive race.

15:21 3:17 Kempton

Lanesborough

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deductionBest Odds Guaranteed SP 5.50 used instead of 5.00 takenBOG

@5.50

Lose

-3

15:00 3:00 Lingfield

The Thames Boatman

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@5.00

Win

200

To my surprise, I note the selection has won 6 out of 26 on the all-weather first race since a wind op. The major stumbling block to them all is Baldomero, a Mick Appleby special on a three-timer. An interesting race. Prior to a closer look, I thought the selection was one-paced. Now I'm not so sure.

14:05 2:05 Kempton

Welcom To Cartries

Daily Racing

50 WINR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR

@4.00

Void

Assuming Paul N has been able to keep his horses on the move in his neck of the woods, the selection may well improve again, as the form of his victory would appear sound.

14:00 Como v Bologna

Como

50 WIN

@2.05

Lose

-50

Despite the vagaries prevalent in Serie A, 11/10 is an excellent price for a side playing very well at home. They are on a 12- or 13-match unbeaten home run against a struggling Bologna side.

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.

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