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QIPCO Champion Stakes 2021 Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips – Mishriff & Adayar Meet Again
On British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday, 16 October, the 1m 2f QIPCO Champions Stakes is the headline middle-distance race (3:50). It is also the penultimate event on a stellar card of Flat horse racing. Frankel, Cracksman and Magical are all recent Champion Stakes winners. Transferred to Ascot from Newmarket in 2011, older horses have done so well in the race lately. In fact, only two three-year-old have won this since 2008. Horses prominent in the Champion Stakes betting have a great record. Of the last nine victors, none were bigger than 10/1. Four of the last five favourites obliged too. All but one the previous 10 Champion Stakes winners had an official rating of 120 or higher. These are the very best Flat turf horses in training over 10 furlongs winning this, then. The dra...
QIPCO British Champions Day Betting Tips – Who to Back in Ascot Champions Day Supporting Races
QIPCO British Champions Day is one of the biggest Flat horse racing meetings in the UK. The Balmoral Handicap apart, the other five races on the card bring the British Champions Series to an end. By far the most prestigious Ascot Champions Day races are the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes for milers (3:10) and the QIPCO Champion Stakes (3:50). The first of those events pits Palace Pier against three-year-old challengers Baaeed and Alcohol Free. In the 1m 2f Champion Stakes afterwards, Mishriff tackles Adayar in another battle between generations. This lies at the heart of all Flat turf horse racing in Britain. Here, the SportsLens experts look at the QIPCO British Champions Day supporting card with selections for three other Group races. QIPCO British Champions Long Distance Cup (1:25) A mu...
Twitter Reacts to Brooklyn Nets Banning Kyrie Irving From Playing Until Vaccinated
After the Brooklyn Nets made the official announcement of banning their star guard Kyrie Irving from playing or practicing with the team, fans took to Twitter to give their own opinions on the situation. While the Nets’ General Manager Sean Marks revealed in the statement that the team supports Irving’s decisions, it appears that not all fans are content with the way this has played out. The situation has left many NBA supporters divided, with some showing their support to Irving while others have made jokes. In the past, Irving has not officially commented on the matter and has often avoided directly answering questions surrounding his vaccination status as he said he would rather keep these matters private. His decision has seemingly affected the Nets’ roster and has led fans to take pol...
Can Scotland qualify for World Cup 2022?
Scotland are currently running in a good form. They prevailed over Faroe Islands on Tuesday after Lyndon Dykes popped up with a late goal. This was their fourth successive victory after their 2-0 defeat against Denmark. The question all the Scottish fans are now asking is: can Scotland qualify for World Cup 2022? Well, to give a short answer to that question, they have a chance. The group winners in European qualification will directly head to Qatar, while those who finish second will have to go through the playoffs. After Tuesday’s results, Scotland cannot hope to top group F with Denmark’s 1-0 victory over Austria meaning they are guaranteed a spot in Qatar. Steve Clarke’s men will now be aiming to finish second and for that, they look in a great position now. Vic...
Horse Racing NAP of the Day: 1/1 Horse Racing Betting Tip This Thursday + a £25 Risk Free Bet
There is a tempting NAP of the Day fancied by SportsLens experts this Thursday, 14 October. The horse on all our tipsters’ tongues is Gold Des Bois, who runs in the 2m novices’ limited handicap chase at Carlisle today (1:55). Odds of Evens look real value. Get a £25 Risk Free Bet for the first wager placed at Quinnbet today! Gold Des Bois drops down in class and from open company here. That combination on his second start for in-form trainer Iain Jardine should see him resume winning ways. A seven-year-old gelding by Full Of Gold, he is 7lb well-in on his official rating too. Gold Des Bois looks chucked in at the weights, then, and the best value Bet of the Day as a result. Read on and discover why Evens is too big for the latest NAP of the Day on 14 October. Get more free daily horse raci...
Thursday’s Horse Racing Live Streaming – Watch Carlisle & Curragh Live + Get a Free Bet
There is a horse of horse racing live streaming opportunities this Thursday, 14 October, courtesy of QuinnBet. It has never been easier to watch and bet on horse racing for punters who have an account with them. Sign up and log in, then get a £25 risk free bet. Half a dozen tracks in the British Isles have action on them today, so there’s plenty of live horse racing streaming on offer. On the QuinnBet sportsbook, watch and bet on it all. Viewing doesn’t cost a penny, just make sure to log in to the account once set up. The Curragh has an early start in the Emerald Isle, while Tramore hosts a jumps card. On the home side of the Irish Sea, the very best live horse racing streaming sites including QuinnBet have National Hunt action from Wincanton and Carlisle. Later on, there are Flat tu...
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes 2021 Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips – Palace Pier Battles Baaeed at Ascot
The Ascot Queen Elizabeth II Stakes over 1m is one of two co-feature races on QIPCO British Champions Day. This year’s renewal is race four on the card on Saturday, 16 October (3:10). Frankel, Minding and Roaring Lion are among famous Queen Elizabeth II Stakes winners since the race moved to its current slot in 2011. Favourites have a 50 per cent strike rate in the last decade, with three-year-olds successful on six occasions in that time. Eight of the last 10 winners had an official rating of 119 or higher, so only top milers win this. Three of the last seven Queen Elizabeth II results saw the winner trained in France. Fillies cannot be ignored either with Minding and Persuasive scoring in 2016 and 2017. This race comes down the straight mile course at Ascot, so a middle draw seems advant...
LeBron James Partners With Tonal in Latest Campaign
LeBron James has partnered with smart home gym system Tonal for its latest campaign, after recently joining as a brand partner and investor. In the latest ad spot, James can be seen working out on the smart machinery at home, which uses a digital weight system to generate up to 200 pounds of resistance. James joins a growing list of more than 30 elite athlete investors and brand ambassadors, including Serena Williams, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Sue Bird and more. The San Francisco-headquartered company is also backed by is backed by leading growth and venture capital investors including Dragoneer, Sapphire Ventures and Bolt, among others. “To have LeBron James — one of the greatest athletes in the world — invest in Tonal is a pinnacle moment for us,” said Aly Orady, founder and ...
Manchester City set to hold talks with Erling Haaland’s agent
Manchester City are interested to sign Erling Haaland who is currently on the books of Borussia Dortmund. According to a report from The Times, the Premier League champions are expected to hold discussions with the Norwegian star’s agent in January. The 21-year-old is said to be the Citizens’ top target after they failed to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer. However, they face huge competition for the signature of the immensely talented striker. Manchester United are said to be very keen on the Norway international, while European heavyweights Real Madrid and Paris Saint Germain have also been linked with the 21-year-old. Haaland is currently contracted to Borussia Dortmund until 2024, having signed a four-and-half-year contract in Dec...
Newcastle United want to sign £47.5m Chelsea star
Newcastle United are interested to sign Timo Werner who is currently on the books of Chelsea, according to reports. The Tyneside club recently saw a £300 million takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Since then they have been linked with several top-quality players, with the new owners keen to strengthen the ranks in the January transfer window. Now according to Bild reporter Christian Falk, the Magpies are keen to sign highly-rated forward Timo Werner. The arrival of Romelu Lukaku, who joined the Blues in a deal worth around £97.5m from Inter Milan, has pushed the Germany international down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge. The 25-year-old has managed to make only three starts in the Premier League this season under Thomas Tuchel. ...
Andrew Mount’s Horse Racing Tips – Thursday October 14th
Leading horse racing advisor and pundit Andrew Mount is regular contributor to the Racing Post, Weekender, Racing & Football Outlook, GG.co.uk and William Hill Radio. His latest horse racing betting tips all have a statistical basis, so check them out here. Register with SBK now and get a £20 risk free bet if the first wager loses via their new customer offer refund bonus. Andrew, who found 11-1 Bath winner Plansina from his selections on Wednesday, has four horse racing betting tips for Brighton, Chelmsford and the Curragh on Thursday. Check out the reasoning behind the selections below: BRIGHTON 2.45 – DADS ARMY (system – Sire Ardad with 2yo newcomers) Progeny of Ardad tend to be precocious and had we backed all of the sire’s two-year-old newcomers we’d have found nine winners from 4...
Horse Racing NAP of the Day: 11/8 Horse Racing Betting Tip This Wednesday + a £25 Risk Free Bet
Another NAP of the Day from SportsLens tipsters this Wednesday, 13 October, is Embittered. Representing powerful Irish owners Gigginstown House Stud and trainer Joseph O’Brien, he runs in the extended 2m 2f Grade 3 novice chase at Punchestown (3:30). He appeals at odds of 11/8 to go one better than last time out. Get a £25 Risk Free Bet on the first bet placed at Quinnbet today! Embittered has some very strong form from last season, and meets an old rival off better terms. That gives him claims of reversing Roscommon form. It also makes the seven-year-old Fame And Glory gelding the best value Bet of the Day this Wednesday. Read on and see more reasons why he rates the NAP of the Day for 13 October at an attractive 11/8. Get more free daily horse racing tips in the SBS Telegram group Why wi...
