#Ian Williams

The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (5.20) has come a long way in its 153-year existence. Created in 1866, it took until 1907 for Orby to do the Epsom and Curragh Derby double, and another 57 years before Santa Claus became the second. These days things are different and Anthony Van Dyck would become the 19th horse to etch his name on both trophies…

Our man Garry Owen has picked out his tips on a busy day of racing action. Don't forget to follow all of Saturday's action in our weekly LIVE horse racing blog. CLEVELAND (3.15) can take advantage of a smart piece of placing by Aidan O'Brien in the Chester Cup. The four-year-old was an eye-catching fifth to Layfayette on his return in a 1m 2f Group…

Trainer Ian Williams has conquered this 2m4½f handicap on three occasions with a trio of useful dual-purposes recruits and he comes double-handed in his bid for a record-equalling fourth win in the race. Since 1988, only Mark Johnston has a better record in this contest, and the Williams-trained Reshoun heads the market for this unique event, which…

With a pair of winners under his belt on Thursday evening, our website tipster Dave Nevison is heading into the Easter weekend with high hopes of further success and nominates four horses for the live Racing TV action at Haydock Park and Musselburgh. By no means a solid selection having not shown much for Ian Williams so far, but at the forecast…

Aidan O'Brien's sole representative at Goodwood, Emily Dickinson, has been the subject of good money today according to bookmaker Star Sports. The firm have taken a £20000 bet on the Irish Oaks fourth, who was narrowly denied on her penultimate start in the Group 3 Stanerra Stakes, and the filly is 2-1 favourite for the Lillie Langtry Stakes…

The crowds are about to descend on Aintree - the Grand National is finally upon us. Bookies will hold their collective breaths at 4.15pm, hoping for one of the outsiders to storm to the front and be first past the post. All of the best jockeys have a horse. The departing AP McCoy is on the favourite, Shutthefrontdoor, while Ruby Walsh will be…

The Group 1 Lexus Melbourne Cup Runner By Runner Guide Tuesday 5:00pm | Flemington Race 7 Not sure who to back with your annual punt on the Melbourne Cup? Maybe you've got no idea what you've just drawn in the office sweepstake? The TAB's runner-by-runner guide has all you need to know about the strengths and the weaknesses of all the horses in the…

Planet Sport's focus in on the racing at Chelsmford and Southwell on Thursday with a look at Ffos Las and Naas as well. Here's a quick bit of detail on our key selections for Thursday's action, you can find a full list of tips for every race across all the tracks at the bottom of the page. Don't forget to check out the racecards, results and live…

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - No. 8 Holy Cross (12-0, 6-0 PL) travels to No. 1 South Dakota State (11-1, 8-0 MVFC), the Missouri Valley Football Conference Champion in the NCAA DI FCS Championship Quarterfinal Round on Saturday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, in Brookings, S.D. Live coverage on ESPN begins at noon ET with Clay Matvick, Rocky Boiman and Taylor…

1pt win Rocky's Treasure in 11.55 Doncaster at 7/2 (William Hill) 1pt win Xcitations in 1.05 Doncaster at 7/2 (William Hill) 1pt win Captain Tommy in 1.30 Bangor at 12/1 (General) 1pt win Undersupervision in 2.25 Cheltenham at 6/1 (General) Cheltenham needs to pass a morning inspection on Friday but, should the meeting go…

1pt e.w. Enemy in Sky Bet Ebor at 25/1 (Sky Bet, Betfred 1/5 1,2,3,4,5) The last four winners being rated 108, 108, 108 and 109 tells you just about all you need to know about the modern-day Sky Bet Ebor. In short, class conquers all and that's underlined by the fact the first and second from last season - namely Sonnyboyliston and Quickthorn (who…

One of the biggest race meeting in the British sporting calendar is returning to Ayr Racecourse this weekend. Action at the Scottish Grand National in 2012 Last year local hero Mighty Th under, trained by Kinross-based Lucinda Russell, was first over the line in the Scottish Grand National - the first home-grown winner in a decade. It completed an…

We use the Timeform filter to pick out our two most interesting bets on today's racing. Our Filter tool lets you create your own list of horses to bet on based on the criteria you judge to be most important. Lord Roco - 13:35 Newcastle ✔ UK jumps racing ✔ Horse is in focus ✔ Horse is top on weight-adjusted ratings ✔ Horse is open to…

channel to stay up to date on the latest in marketing The 1m 4f November Handicap at Doncaster brings the curtain down on the British Flat turf horse racing season. It's one of the big betting races on Saturday, 6 November this year (2:40). A typically wide-open renewal of the middle-distance handicap, sponsored by Virgin Bet, sees many in with…

David Elsworth and Jeff Smith suffered Royal Ascot frustration seven times with the great Persian Punch, but they have also enjoyed three wins here together and, following an absence of 11 years, have a favourite's chance of a fourth with Dash Of Spice. Barshiba's win in the 2007 Sandringham Stakes, carrying Smith's familiar purple and blue silks,…

The Queen will be without a runner at Epsom on Derby day after her final horse was not declared. Just Fine had been due to contest the World Pool Northern Dancer Handicap at the prestigious fixture. The gelding's trainer, Sir Michael Stoute, has the favourite for the feature Cazoo Derby (4.30pm). The big race is the only Flat Classic the Queen has…

One of Britain's most prestigious handicap chases goes to post at Newbury on Saturday when the latest instalment of the Ladbrokes Trophy takes centre stage. Some of the finest of the modern era to win this handicap chase include Bobs Worth, Many Clouds and Native River, while the mighty Denman triumphed twice, in 2007 and 2009, either side of his…

2022 Royal Ascot Meeting. The five-day meeting (Tues 14-Sat 18 June) is always one of the highlights on the flat racing calendar. Like all big race days, here at GEEGEEZ we've got it all covered with key trends and stats - use these trends to narrow down the field and find the best past profiles of recent winners.

THE Cesarewitch is one of the biggest punting races of the Flat season. Run over two miles and two furlongs at Newmarket, the winner will earn over £120000 for connections. The race is one of the most competitive of the entire season, with a huge field lining up for the stamina-sapping test. This year's running takes place on Saturday and as ever a…

James Doyle may have been emotional when partnering the 2000 Guineas winner on Saturday but the emotions on Sunday were of pure elation as he landed the double of the two Classics courtesy of the George Boughey-trained Cachet. The 16/1 chance relishes the unique challenge of the Rowley Mile and finished a neck ahead of 33/1 shot Prosperous Voyage…

Top tipster Dave Nevison has three fancies for Nottingham on Wednesday. Watch the action live on Racing TV and Racing TV Extra. Finding a lightly raced type who will be fresh at this time of year is often key to getting a winner as the Flat season comes to an end, and Metabolt looks an obvious selection here. David Loughnane's three-year-old is…

Another brilliant Glorious Goodwood meeting gets underway on Tuesday. The card on day one is headlined by the Group One Goodwood Cup, a race that has been won by all of flat racing's most famous stayers and Trueshan could return to Goodwood to defend his crown on Tuesday. We've taken a look through the the latest Goodwood Cup odds and picked out…

The son of Sea The Stars was well supported to end the Queen's wait for a winner in the Cazoo Derby following a promising second in the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot and victory in the Solario Stakes at Sandown. However, he has been sidelined since finishing second to Bayside Boy in the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster in September. Following an…

The Sky Bet Ebor (15:35) at York on Saturday is available as a free Race Pass, which means logged-in customers can view all our premium comments and ratings. Highlight of the final day of some top-class racing at York this week is the Sky Bet Ebor (15:35), Europe's richest Flat handicap, with 22 runners declared chasing a first prize of…

Join our channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Just 10 British and Irish raiders remain as possible 2022 Melbourne Cup horses following the publication of the weights for this year's edition of "The Race that Stops a Nation". No raider from our shores heading Down Under to Flemington on Tuesday, 1 November will have more than 8st…