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The Sun
5 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Horse racing tips: Serial winner screams value at 14-1 on day three of Glorious Goodwood
Scroll down for the selections FIVER FLUTTER Horse racing tips: Serial winner screams value at 14-1 on day three of Glorious Goodwood SUN Racing looks to land some maximum value from Goodwood on Thursday with some big-price tips. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. Advertisement LONGSHOT IMPARTIALITY (5.30 Goodwood) He has already won three times this season and went close in good company last time. EACH-WAY THIEF Advertisement RAHIEBB (2.30 Goodwood) He ran a cracker in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot but has enough quality to drop in trip. NAD ALSHIBA GREEN (3.45 Goodwood) Her handicap record reads 121342312 which speaks for itself and she can hit the frame again. Advertisement Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
South China Morning Post
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Top fillies Whirl and See The Fire set for a Goodwood showdown in the Nassau Stakes
Andrew Balding has a leading chance in the Nassau Stakes with See The Fire. Photo: Whirl and See The Fire are set for a Group One Nassau Stakes (2,000m) showdown at Glorious Goodwood on Thursday. See The Fire arrived a neck too late behind Aidan O'Brien's Opera Singer 12 months ago and will need to overcome another Ballydoyle powerhouse in Whirl if she is to break her top-level duck at the ninth attempt. Andrew Balding's filly has looked better than ever this season and ran riot in the Group Two Middleton Fillies' Stakes (2,000m) at York in May, streaking away by a remarkable 12 lengths. Most recently, she finished third behind Ombudsman in the Group One Prince Of Wales's Stakes (2,000m) at Royal Ascot and comes into the race as the highest-rated in the line-up. She concedes 9lb to a younger Whirl, but Balding is adamant his filly has unfinished business in the Nassau. 'She's a very exciting filly and we have always fancied going back for the Nassau,' said Balding. This will not be an easy task for her, however, with O'Brien's Whirl looking a class act this campaign. She won a Group Three at York in May and took a giant leap forward when beaten by just a neck in the Group One Oaks (2,400m) at Epsom. HK Racing News Get updates direct to your inbox Sign up Best Bets Racing News By registering you agree to our T&Cs & Privacy Policy Error: Please enter a valid email. The email address is already in use. Please login to subscribe. Error, please try again later. THANK YOU You are one the list. The winner, Minnie Hawk, franked the form by winning the Group One Irish Oaks (2,400m) on her next start, and Whirl was last seen winning the Group One Pretty Polly Stakes (2,000m) at the Curragh. Whirl just about manages to hold off the challenge of fav Kalpana and land the spoils in the @pphorseracing Pretty Polly Stakes@Ballydoyle — The Curragh Racecourse (@curraghrace) June 28, 2025 The second from that race, Kalpana, ran a huge race to finish second in the Group One King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2,400m), giving further substance to Whirl's already bulletproof form. 'She [Whirl] was coming back in trip and when you are trying to outstay a rival as good as Kalpana that is very difficult but Ryan (Moore) got it spot on. And as we had seen in the Oaks, Whirl wasn't for surrendering,' said O'Brien. Cercene caused a boilover when she won the Group One Coronation Stakes (1,600m) at Royal Ascot and is now moved up in distance by her trainer Joseph Murphy. She has seven lengths to make up with Whirl on their meeting at the Curragh last year in Group Three company, but Murphy's filly has evidently improved since that encounter. O'Brien also runs Group One Prix de Diane (2,000m) second Bedtime Story, who had a torrid trip on that occasion and remains totally unexposed at the distance. Front runner Running Lion, trained by John and Thady Gosden, is set to go off as the outsider. She has not quite been at her best this campaign and is likely vulnerable to unexposed rivals conceding a huge amount of weight. Also on the card is the Group Two Richmond Stakes (1,200m), a nine-runner contest that is wide open on paper. The form standard is set by the Group Two Coventry Stakes (1,200m) third Coppull for trainer Clive Cox, while the Listed Windsor Castle Stakes (1,000m) winner Havana Hurricane is another with a leading chance for Even Johnson Houghton.
Herald Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Herald Sun
John Leek Jr probed over The Storyteller tubing allegation
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Racing Victoria stewards are investigating Pakenham trainer John Leek Jr in relation to alleged race day treatment of a horse, The Storyteller. The Storyteller was scratched by Order of Stewards last Thursday from a 3100m Benchmark 70 at Warrnambool after Leek Jnr was intercepted roadside en route to the track. Race day stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry into the 'circumstances surrounding the late scratching' of The Storyteller, a $4.40 chance at the time in pre-race markets. Racing Victoria (RV) has confirmed The Storyteller-Leek Jnr investigation remains ongoing. Leek Jnr politely declined to comment on the stewards' inquiry and allegations when contacted by this masthead on Tuesday, in respect of the 'ongoing investigation'. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! This masthead established RV investigative and intelligence unit stewards, Compliance Assurance Team (CAT), approached Leek Jnr parked roadside near Terang last Thursday. Leek Jnr was allegedly found in possession of equipment which could be used for stomach-tubing the horse. This masthead understands roadside comments from Leek Jnr form part of the stewards' evidence. The CAT stewards wear police-style standard body cameras during integrity operations. This masthead does not suggest Leek Jnr is guilty of any alleged breach, only that RV stewards are investigating an event roadside, which led to an ordered withdrawal of The Storyteller last Thursday. • Blackbookers: Horses to follow during the depths of winter RV would not be drawn on whether the CAT team targeted Leek Jnr specifically, as part of a regular covert surveillance operations, or coincidently drove past the parked horse float at the opportune time. The CAT stewards conduct random and targeted investigations to uphold Victorian racing integrity. Under Australian Rules of Racing (AR255) stomach-tubing or being involved in such activity is banned on the day of a race, trial or jumpout, without stewards' permission. The process involves a tube being fed through a horse's nose, down the throat and into the stomach, to administer sodium-bicarbonate dissolved in water. The 'milkshake' is said to reduce lactic acid and help a horse run further with less fatigue. A minimum 12-month disqualification is mandatory, in absence of special circumstances, if a person is found guilty of 'stomach-tubing or attempted stomach-tubing' on race day or one clear day prior. The Storyteller has an acceptance to race in a 2238m Benchmark 64 on Thursday at Sale. The four-year-old Roc De Cambes gelding, purchased for $25,000 out of an online sale in late April, has won three of five starts and more than $60,000 prizemoney for part-owner Leek Jnr and connections since the digital auction. Originally published as Racing Victoria stewards probe The Storyteller stomach-tubing allegation against Pakenham trainer John Leek Jr
The Independent
a day ago
- Business
- The Independent
Glorious Goodwood betting offers: A guide to the best Goodwood offers in 2025
The 2025 Qatar Goodwood Festival begins on 29 July as one of the biggest events of the summer racing calendar takes place at the famed West Sussex racecourse. Alongside Epsom and Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood – as it is affectionately known – is a highlight of the flat British racing calendar, with 37 races across five days. And three Group 1 races will be headlining the action, in the form of the Sussex Stakes, the Goodwood Cup and the Nassau Stakes. Here, we've taken a look at the best Glorious Goodwood betting offers, stating their advantages, tips on using them and the latest betting sign up offers. Types of Goodwood 2025 Betting Offers Below is a quick rundown of the main types of Goodwood offers that you'll find on the best betting sites. Free Bets: These are simply bets offered by bookies in which the customer does not need to stake their own funds. Goodwood free bet offers may come as part of a welcome offer, though some bookies will hand out free bets if you stake a certain amount on specified races at Goodwood. Enhanced Odds/Price Boosts: Enhanced odds and price boosts are simply Glorious Goodwood odds that have been improved (or enhanced) ahead of races. They may also apply to accumulators and specials and typically focus on popular selections. Non-Runner No Bet: Non-Runner No Bet is a feature that some bookies provide that stipulates that your bet will be voided – and your stake returned – if the horse you wagered on doesn't run, for whatever reason. Best Odds Guaranteed: Best Odds Guaranteed is now a widespread offer run by plenty of horse racing betting sites. It guarantees that if you take an early price on a horse and the starting price (SP) is higher, the bookmaker will pay out at the better odds if your horse wins. Money-Back Specials: Money-back specials are offers that specify that the punter will get money back (usually for use on another stake) if the original bet fulfils certain criteria. For Goodwood 2025, this is usually something along the lines of 'money back if your horse finishes in 'x' position' or a type of Non-Runner No Bet offer. Best Goodwood Offers Betfred Betfred have arguably the best welcome offer in the business. New customers can secure £50 in free bets after signing up, depositing £10 and betting £10 online on any sports market with odds of 1/1 or greater. Your free bets will be credited once your qualifying wager has settled. Be sure to use the Betfred promo code BETFRED50 when registering. In terms of Goodwood-specific offers, they're offering extra places in particular races - paying five places instead of four in some instances. There's also an opportunity to claim no wagering free spins just by placing a single £10 on selected Goodwood races. BetGoodwin mainly offer MoneyBack Specials, including the Beaten by a Nose promotion whereby punters can receive up to £100 in free bet refunds if their horse is beaten by a nose (excludes Lucky 15 bets). They also have the Beaten by half a length in a Chase promo, where up to £100 in free bet can be refunded if your horse loses by less than half a length, including nose, short head, plus head and neck (excludes Lucky 15). There is also an offer for money back up to £100 if your horse finishes second to a 50/1 outsider (also excludes Lucky 15s). Unibet's wide variety of Goodwood betting offers include the Racing Acca Boost, a chance for users to boost three accas daily, with boosts of 40 per cent available with a maximum stake of £20. With the Uniboost promo, bettors can select three horses per day to boost their odds. It can be on any day or any race with a maximum bet of £20. Have you tried the Same Race Multi on Unibet yet? It offers users a new bet builder style feature specially designed for horse racing. It allows customers to pick multiple bets from the same race into a four-legged bet builder. This is unique and could prove a big hit during Goodwood. Furthermore, Unibet also has a wide range of price boosts available on popular Goodwood picks. Look out for these boosts on the homepage, especially the Super Boost for the leading races. Ladbrokes have one of best Goodwood sign-up offers around. New customers can sign up and deposit and wager £5 on any sports market at odds of 1/2 or greater and receive £20 in free bets paid out in four £5 tranches. Ladbrokes also have place insurance, giving customers their money back as cash in certain races if your horse fails to win, but places with its Place Insurance promotion. There's also daily price boosts, best odds guaranteed and a minimum £100,000 placepot. William Hill William Hill provide new customers with £30 in free bets when they sign up via a mobile device and bet £10. The welcome bonus will arrive as three £10 free bets and all are valid on Goodwood this week. William Hill offer Best Odds Guaranteed on all Goodwood races. With BOG, if you place a bet on a horse at an early price and its starting price (SP) turns out to be higher, you'll be paid at the better odds. Meanwhile, Hills also have a range of Bet Boosts on a wide variety of horses and Goodwood races. These offer premium value compared to original odds. Bet365 offer a simple bet £10 get £30 welcome offer. It allow users to secure £30 in free bets by simply signing up, depositing £10 and betting £10 on any sport with odds of 1/5 or greater. The low odds threshold stands out to us, making this offer potentially valuable. Use the Bet365 bonus code INDY2025 when signing up to secure your free bets. Beyond that, Bet365 offers outstanding value on their sportsbook for a range of Goodwood races. Most if not all races will have price boosts, but look out for the Super Boost of the day that offers even better value than other betting sites on the market. They also offer extra places on selected Goodwood races, boosting the possibilities for each-way betting. Bear in mind, this offer is not eligible with BOG. Interestingly, Bet365 are running a brand new product during Goodwood - look out for Position Payout, which is a fixed-odds feature that lets you earn returns based on your horse's finishing position, with set multipliers offering payouts even if your selection doesn't win. How to Choose the Best Goodwood Bet Offers With so many Goodwood offers around, it can be difficult to settle on one or two promotions. Nevertheless, there are some factors to keep in mind when choosing between offers: Individual preferences: Make sure to choose an offer – and a betting site – that caters to your individual tastes, whether that be solid sign-up offer or day-to-day offers tailored to your preferred races and horses. Welcome offers: There are dozens of Goodwood welcome offers that are valid for use on the festival, so make sure to pick an offer with favourable terms and good value. Terms and conditions: With regards to terms, make sure they are as unrestrictive as possible. Favourable terms include no maximum win cap, a longer timeframe to take advantage of the offer, a range of available payment methods or the amount needed to make the qualifying wager. Wagering requirements: The best offers carry no wagering requirements, meaning you can withdraw winnings (or re-use them to your preference) without being forced to re-stake them. This is more common on casino sites, but some new betting sites impose them on sportsbook offers. Offer validity: Make sure the offer is valid for a reasonable amount of time – for Goodwood, this may be until the final races of the festival, or the end of the day. Tips For Goodwood Betting There are several things to consider before wagering on any given horse or race: Horses: Take a look at the horse's recent form and how it has performed on that particular course or race in the past. Trainers: Research the particular trainer's record at Goodwood and in certain races. Jockeys: It pays to have a look at the jockey's record and relationship with the horse, as well as their past experience with certain horses and trainers. Weather and course: The weather can play a big part in how a horse performs. Types of bet: Research which sort of bet suits the race and horse. For example, using E/W bets and other special acca bets such as placepots may help to cover your bases. However, bear in mind that some Goodwood betting offers are not eligible with certain bet types. Responsible Gambling Betting should only ever be considered a form of entertainment – it will never be a surefire way to make money. When taking advantage of Glorious Goodwood betting offers, assume you'll lose and therefore, only bet what you can afford. Betting can also be addictive, so please take steps to remain in control of your time and budget. Make sure you use the safer gambling tools offered by betting companies such as deposit limits, reality checks, loss limits, time-outs and self-exclusion. The same applies if you're gambling on casino apps, poker sites, bingo sites or any other type of betting site. If you have gambling-related concerns, then seek independent help. There are several UK charities and institutions that offer support, advice and information, with a few listed below:
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Barocio Listens To Lovesick Blues And Wins The Bing Crosby Stakes
Trainer Librado Barocio has a moment with Lovesick Blues after their victory in the Grade I $400,000 ... More Bing Crosby Stakes Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, CA. Benoit Photo Never underscore the importance of the player-coach relationship. Communication is always a key, but the important thing is that both are driving on a two-way street. Yes, the final decision should always belong to the person with the line-up card, however input from the one in the trenches should never be discounted. With that in mind, there is one Thoroughbred trainer that is ecstatic since one of his stable stars bent his ear. Librado Barocio is becoming a fixture on the California Thoroughbred racing scene. Having been in and out of the sport since taking out his training license in 1998, this Richmond, California native has enjoyed success primarily with California-bred horses running in the older division races. Having picked up his first graded stakes wins just last year, Barocio has enjoyed increased success since the calendar turned to 2025. As a student of the game, this conditioner that doubles as a film maker saw an opportunity with one of his hot horses and decided to take a swing in the grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar on July 26. Lovesick Blues is a seven-year-old son of Grazen that has become increasingly better with age. Always a hard-running horse, his forty career starts had yielded only eight wins but twenty six finishes in the top three. His last five starts had come on turf and that left many wondering why this veteran gladiator was willing to face the fastball that is a grade 1, Breeders' Cup win and you're in, six-furlong drive over the Del Mar dirt. Once the nine runners loaded and the gates opened, everyone else knew in just over one minute and eight seconds what Barocio had already heard in the days leading up to the race. 'He had been telling me he wanted to go back to the dirt', says Barocio. 'All his training said he was ready and deserved this kind of opportunity. He always runs hard and just has a heart of gold. His works were crying out for a start in a race like this and I am glad I listened.' Mia Familia 's Lovesick Blues a jockey Geovanni Franco win the Grade I $400,000 Bing Crosby Stakes ... More Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, CA. Benoit Photo Breaking alertly, Lovesick Blues rolled up the backstretch rating off a very solid early pace (21.78 opening quarter mile, 44.48 half mile). As the runners turned for home, the front-running Hejazi spurted clear. Getting the cue from his regular rider, Geovanni Franco, this California-bred swung outside and began an all-out assault on the front-runners. Moving with tremendous momentum, Lovesick Blues broke some hearts as he rolled past Hejazi inside the final furlong and won by a widening 1 ¾ lengths. 'This horse truly has been a blessing for our barn', says Barocio, who earned his first grade 1 victory as a trainer. 'He is proven on the grass and dirt. His versatility is amazing and he can win being out front or closing in as he did here. The Grazen offsprings seem to get better with age and he absolutely has improved as he has gotten older.' Crossing the finish line at odds of 18-1, this seven-year-old gelding shook up the world in more ways than one. Yes, he rewarded his backers with a nice return, but also sent his conditioner into deep thought as now he has his first grade 1 winner and a spot for his ever Breeders' Cup starter in the 2025 Sprint, which will be run at Del Mar on November 1. 'We are likely to run him one more time before the Breeders' Cup', says Barocio. 'I will consult with a few veterans of the game before deciding exactly what our path will be. I listened to what my horse was telling me and I will continue to listen and look for wisdom as we prepare for the World Championships of Thoroughbred racing. Wow, t
