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Racing Tips: 2022 Relkeel Hurdle Tips – Guard Your Dreams Seeks Cheltenham Hat-Trick
The last of three graded races at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day is the extended 2m 4f Grade 2 Relkeel Hurdle (3:10). This race used to be run in December but moved to the 1 January fixture in 2016. See which horse from the field of six is our experts’ main selection with 2022 Relkeel Hurdle tips to follow. What do stats and trends reveal about this contest? Nine of the last 12 winners were aged between six and eight. Half of this year’s runners are older that, so there is some food for thought. Each of the last five successful horses came to Cheltenham with two or more runs under their belts. That is a negative against the top two in the market on horse racing betting sites in this renewal, then. Favourites have a 50 per cent win rate over the last dozen renewals. However, that may paint a ...
ITV Racing Tips for 1 January – Best Bets & Pundit Picks for New Year Races
Another year of superb horse racing on terrestrial television begins with ITV Racing tips for the 1 January cards from Cheltenham and Musselburgh. They also broadcast the feature contest from Tramore. That is eight races in total including four with graded status. ITV Racing tipsters should start 2022 as they mean to go on. Regular pundits Mick Fitzgerald and Ruby Walsh join betting ring maestro Matt Chapman in offering picks from across the cards. Cheltenham of course takes centre stage with half of the eight broadcast races coming from the home of National Hunt. They start with the Grade 2 Dipper Novices Chase over 2m 4f (1:25) that opens the show. Matt Chapman tips mirror those of Fitzy on both that first live event on ITV Racing and the next race from Cheltenham. That is the Grade 3 Ne...
Racing Tips: Lawlors Of Naas Novice Hurdle Tips – Whatdeawant Appeals in Irish Grade 1
The big race in Ireland on the first weekend of 2022 is the 2m 4f Grade 1 Lawlors Of Naas Novice Hurdle on Sunday, 2 January (2:10). Formerly the Slaney Novice Hurdle, this contest has a number of famous winners on its roll of honour. Grand National hero Rule The World is one of four recent victors for Gigginstown House Stud but they don’t have a runner this year. Check out Lawlors Of Naas Novice Hurdle tips from SportsLens experts below. Eight of the last nine renewals have gone to six-year-olds, so that is the age profile for this race. Seven of the eight most recent favourites delivered, so traders on horse racing betting sites have the market right quite often here. All but one of the last 11 winners last ran within the previous 35 days. A couple of outings beforehand is another common...
Racing Tips – NAP of the Day: 11/4 Horse Racing Betting Tip This Saturday + a £25 Risk Free Bet
SportsLens experts start Saturday, 1 January off with their horse racing NAP of the Day in Tommy’s Oscar. He runs in the extended 1m 7f Hogmaneigh Handicap Hurdle at Musselburgh. Odds of 11/4 make this horse the best value Bet of the Day but there’s more below. Get a £25 Risk Free Bet on the first day of betting at Quinnbet! Turning seven today, Tommy’s Oscar has hit some real form this winter with consecutive wins at Haydock and Doncaster. A course and distance winner, the Oscar gelding represents trainer Ann Hamilton and her husband Ian, who owns this horse. A 3lb rise in his rating is offset by the booking of a 7lb claimer, so Tommy’s Oscar rates the NAP of the Day this Saturday for his hat-trick. Read even more reasons to back him as the top Bet of the Day with our tipsters making a de...
Racing Tips: Cheltenham Races New Years Day Tips & Bet Through the Card with 888Sport New Customer Offer
The Cheltenham races New Years Day card on 1 January can give punters plenty of clues for the Festival. It is also an opportunity to ring in the start of 2022 with some horse racing punts. 888Sport run a bet through the card new customer offer when you wager £10 on the first race. Sign up and deposit using promo code RACE888, then place a qualifying bet on the opening contest (12:15) to receive a £5 free bet on the other six races. That is £30 in total bonuses 888Sport give to those who join. What could be simpler? We’ve even asked our experts for their Cheltenham races New Years Day tips on every single race. Check those out below: Sign up to 888Sport Race 1 – Listed Ballymore Trial (12:15) I Am Maximus and Hillcrest both have plenty of upside but, at the weights, Get A Tonic looks t...
Football Betting Tips – Bristol v Millwall preview & prediction
Bristol are set to play host to Millwall on Sunday afternoon, looking to start the new year with a win. Watch and bet on Bristol v Millwall live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 13:00 GMT on Sunday January 2. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Bristol v Millwall Match preview Nigel Pearson’s men thought that they had turned a corner after defeating Derby County. Howeve,r the Robins have lost two of their last three games. Their recent capitulations while in lead have made things very difficult for them. Back to back wins haven’t happened for 10 months now. The same can be said about Millwall. Gary Rowett must be feeling the heat despite a 1-0 win over Coventry this week. The visitors are in 11th place in the league standings and still ...
Football Betting Tips – Blackburn v Huddersfield preview & prediction
Blackburn play host to Huddersfield at Ewood Park looking to seal an automatic promotion place. Watch and bet on Blackburn v Huddersfield live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 14:00 GMT on Sunday January 2. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Blackburn v Huddersfield Match preview The Rovers have been slightly off in recent weeks but the presence of Ben Brererton Diaz has ensured that Tony Mowbray’s men always get the right result. The recent win over Barnsley was another proof why the residents of Ewood have a great chance of finally returning to the Premier League. The Terriers are on a five game unbeaten run which has helped them move closer to a return to topflight English football. Carlos Corberan knows that his lads cannot rest on...
Football Betting Tips – West Brom v Cardiff preview & prediction
West Brom would be eager to get closer to an automatic promotion spot as they play host to Cardiff at the Hawthorns. Watch and bet on West Brom v Cardiff live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 14:00 GMT on Sunday January 2. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. West Brom v Cardiff Match preview The Baggies have been very spot on when it comes to changing a manager if things don’t work out. Valerien Ismael knew what he signed up for and the former French international has done a great job so far. While they have struggled to score freely in the last two months, the Midlands club should be looking for a better start to the new year given the squad they have. The Welsh club on the other hand, have improved a lot under Steve Morison. However, ...
Racing Tips: Andrew Mount’s Spreadex Analysis – Friday December 31st
Leading racing advisor Andrew Mount turns his attention to Friday’s Spreadex markets to find the best value spread betting and fixed odds opportunities. Sign up with Spreadex today to get £36 of free horse racing bets! Spreadex offers both normal fixed odds betting plus spread betting on horse racing. There are some key differences between this form of gambling and placing regular fixed odds bets. Get the calls right and punters could win big, but the potential to lose money can be much higher. Intrigued? Then check out this how to spread bet on horse racing guide: [embedded content] Andrew signs off for 2021 with two recommended bets/trades at Warwick’s jumps fixture on New Year’s Eve. Follow his tips on horse racing betting sites throughout hectic festive fixture list, and all year round...
Chelsea Transfer News: Theo Hernandez a target for the Blues
Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing the AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez. According to a report from Tuttosport (h/t Football Italia), Hernandez is likely to cost around €60 million. The 24-year-old joined the Italian club from Real Madrid back in 2019 and he has developed into one of the best fullbacks in Europe. The Blues could definitely use more quality and depth at the back and their interest in Hernandez is hardly a surprise. Hernandez would be an upgrade on the likes of Ben Chilwell and Marcos Alonso. The Frenchman has a contract with AC Milan until the summer of 2024 and the Italian outfit are already in talks to extend his contract. It remains to be seen whether the Blues are prepared to break the bank to secure the defender’s services at the end of this season. The likes...
Tottenham Hotspur news: Antonio Conte believes Hugo Lloris will stay
Join 888sport and enter bonus code BOX45 to get £45 in Free Bets when you bet £10 on any football match. Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte believes France international Hugo Lloris is keen to extend his stay at Spurs beyond the summer. The 35-year-old’s current contract is set to run out at the end of this season and he has yet to agree new terms with the Lilywhites. The experienced goalkeeper will be able to negotiate a pre-contract with other clubs in the new year. Lloris joined Spurs in the summer of 2012 from Lyon in a deal worth around €10 million. Since his arrival in north London, he has clocked up 392 appearances across all competitions, with 133 clean sheets to his name (stats from Transfermarkt). The keeper’s deal is expiring in six months but...
West Ham news: David Moyes keen to sign Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo
Join 888sport and enter bonus code BOX45 to get £45 in Free Bets when you bet £10 on any football match. West Ham United are interested in signing Tosin Adarabioyo who is currently on the books of Fulham, according to reports. The 24-year-old has been earning rave reviews in the Championship for the Whites this season. He has clocked up 19 league appearances so far, earning a goal in the process (stats from Transfermarkt). The centre-back also helped the Cottagers to keep five clean sheets, who are currently second in the table with 45 points. His performances have caught the attention of the Hammers who are keen to bring him to the London Stadium, according to the West Ham Way podcast(via Hammers News), The Irons boss David Moyes has reportedly identified the E...
