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The Independent
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Saturday racing tips: Best bets and odds for Newbury, Market Rasen and Ripon
Saturday's Racing Tips Ali Shuffle (Newbury, 15.30) – 0.5pt each-way @ 10/1 (William Hill) Kyle Of Lochalsh (Newbury, 14.25) – 0.5pt each-way @ 11/2 (Bet365) Kind Of Blue (Newbury, 14.57) – 0.5pt each-way @ 8/1 (Unibet) Ballysax Hank (Market Rasen, 15.12) – 0.5pt each-way @ 10/1 (Bet365) Afloat (Ripon, 15.17) – 0.5pt each-way On The River (Ripon, 16.30) – 0.5pt each-way Weatherbys Super Sprint Stakes Tips – 15.30 Newbury Eve Johnson Houghton will hope her luck can change in the feature race at Newbury on Saturday. The Berkshire-based trainer has never won the Super Sprint, having had placed runners but this time she saddles the favourite, Havana Hurricane. His £9,000 price tag means he can run in Saturday's race carrying just 8st 13lbs and, given his success in Royal Ascot's Windsor Castle Stakes, the layers are taking no chances. He produced an impressive burst of speed from off the pace to win that Listed contest over Ascot's stiff 5f and should have no problems seeing out Newbury's flatter 6f trip. He clearly looks like the one they all have to beat but favourites have won only three of the last 10 runnings of this contest and there looks to be some value in the price of Ali Shuffle. Karl Burke's juveniles are enjoying a cracking season, running at a 32 per cent strike rate at the time of writing. This daughter of A'Ali won her first three races off the reel on good ground, before a career-best second in a Group 3 contest at Chantilly (6f, good to soft) last month. That is smart form and the only blot on her copybook came last time out at Deauville, when she ran inexplicably badly in a 5f Listed event. She can be forgiven one such effort and, if she can pick up where she left off before that, there's some each-way value in the best-priced 10/1 on offer from horse racing betting sites about her, as she doesn't have a huge amount to find with the favourite at the weights. Back The Super Boost At BetVictor Handicap Tips – 14.25 Newbury A thorough test of stamina awaits the field in this extended two-mile contest. Wild Waves looks likely to start as the market leader on the back of an excellent third in Royal Ascot's Queen Alexandra Stakes last month, over an extreme trip. This is more than five furlongs shorter and, arguably, that could suit Andrew Balding's charge more. However, it's certainly worth a reasonable argument as to whether the likely market principal or Kyle Of Lochalsh has the pick of the form and for my money, the latter's fourth in a 2m4f Goodwood handicap last year merits plenty of respect in context. That is excellent fast ground form, as was his third in this race last year. He's been dropped 2lb since being beaten over eight lengths in his sole start this season, at Southwell in April and with Hughie Morrison's string in good form, this could be prime time to catch him. Hallgarten And Novum Wines Hackwood Stakes Tips – 14.57 Newbury Kind Of Blue enjoyed a super three-year-old campaign, going close in Haydock's Group 1 Sprint Cup on the way to winning at the top table in Ascot's Champions Sprint last October. He appears to act on any ground and is the highest rated runner in this field on official figures. The dilemma for us as punters is his form so far this season. He got away to a terrible start on his reappearance at Chantilly last month and never got into the contest as a result. I think that's just one of those 'too bad to be true' days. However, I would have expected him to shrug that off and come up with much better at Newcastle last time but again he ran flat. Trainer James Fanshawe could offer no explanation and so there must now be some concerns as to whether he has held his form at four. I'm not yet of a mind to down tools on the Blue Point colt though. If he can get even within a few pounds of his best again, with the conditions of this Group 3 contest, he'd still have at least an each-way shout and those two under par efforts have meant he's a working man's price again. He looks worth a trusting each-way play to small stakes. Unibet Summer Plate Handicap Chase Tips – 15.12 Market Rasen The Unibet Summer Plate looks a very tricky contest with the Bowen family going into it mob handed. Sean rides the favourite, last year's winner Sure Touch who arrives this time around on a 1lb lower mark. James Bowen rides Bhaloo for Nicky Henderson, who trained the winner of the 2019 renewal, Casablanca Mix and brother Mickey, who is now the sole training licensee, with father Peter (who won this race three times in the last seven years) having retired, saddles second favourite Courtland and last-time winner Statuario, so there's 'Bowened' to be someone disappointed. It could be the case that the entire family leaves empty handed though, as I like the look of the Irish raider, Ballysax Hank. Trainer Gavin Cromwell has proved he can pick up prizes at the top festivals and this unexposed chaser could be thrown in off a mark of 128. Ironically, he finished third behind a horse named Bowensonfire in a Bellewstown hurdle recently but that was over a trip that would have put more emphasis on speed. He's only run three times over fences, winning over 2m3f at Downpatrick in March and that hurdles spin should have him spot on for a crack at this big summer prize, after a break. He should still have more to offer back over this longer trip and at a double figure price on betting sites he looks an each-way player. Ripon Tips At Ripon, the best betting race on the card looks to be the Sky Bet Go-Racing-In-Yorkshire Summer Festival Handicap (15.17) and Afloat looks to be an interesting runner. I am largely an advocate for horses who race prominently on the round course at Yorkshire's 'Garden Racecourse' but it could be worth changing tack this time. There are several in this field who could make it a strong pace, including course specialist Ey Up It's The Boss, who is certainly a danger, and Swift Salian. The prominent racer theory tends to be served best when the leader is able to bowl along, uncontested but when there are more than one up front it can be a negative, as they can get racing too early. That looks like it could be the case here and it that happens, a hold-up horse like Afloat would be well suited to come home with a late rattle and George Scott's five-year-old gets the vote. Also at the North Yorkshire track, the Sky Bet Extra Places Daily Handicap (16.30) sees several course and distance winners involved, notably Cosmos Raj, who has already won at the track this season and Garden Oasis. The former looks capable of running another big race but both look like needing to be close to their best to win again. The latter was a close second in this race last year to On The River and the latter is taken to repeat the feat from what is now a 5lb higher mark. The forecast cut in the ground will suit Harriet Bethell's charge and if he is able to repeat the effort he put up when scoring at Carlisle (1m, soft) on his penultimate start, he could take all the beating. Sports betting can be enjoyable, but it's important to stay in control and gamble responsibly. 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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Freakier Friday' switchable popcorn buckets, drink cups releasing. See where.
Some "Freakier Friday" fans can get their hands on swappable merchandise when the movie hits theaters next month. Marcus Theatres, a chain of cinemas with locations in 17 states, announced that it will be selling collectible popcorn buckets and drink cups with swappable covers. The collectibles, which are also branded with "Freakier Friday" logos and designs, include a popcorn bucket that can be used for soda or a soda cup that can be used for popcorn. The items coincide with the upcoming release of "Freakier Friday" starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis on Aug. 8. The movie is a sequel to the 2003 film "Freaky Friday." "Your snacks just had a body swap," Marcus Theatres said in an Instagram post on July 11. Here is what to know. How to get 'Freakier Friday' swappable popcorn bucket The "Freakier Friday" popcorn buckets will be available online at Marcus Theatres' website starting Thursday, July 17, said Jenni Tetzlaff, a company spokesperson. Some theaters, which will be holding "Fan First Screening" events on Aug. 6, will have the buckets available that day. A list of sites holding early screenings is available on the company's website. The rest of Marcus Theatres' locations, except the Campus Cinema in Ripon, Wisconsin, will have the items for sale starting Aug. 8, Tetzlaff said. A list of showtimes and locations is available on Marcus Theatres' website. How much is the 'Freakier Friday' popcorn bucket? The "Freakier Friday" popcorn bucket at Marcus Theatres is $22 plus tax. The cup is $20 before tax, Tetzlaff said. Internet approves of 'Freakier Friday' popcorn bucket Social media users were quick to react to the swappable buckets, with many sharing their approval. "Idk who came up w this but give them a raise fr this is so cool," one user wrote on X. Another individual wrote, "This screams '90s throwback energy' - I'm so here for it!" Others pointed out the possibility of confusion with the items. "All fun and games until you stick your hand in a tub of soda," one user said. Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'Freakier Friday' popcorn buckets, drink cups releasing. See where.
BBC News
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Ripon car park evacuated after suspected WW2 bomb found
A supermarket car park in North Yorkshire was evacuated after a member of the public was found to have a suspected unexploded World War Two device in their car. North Yorkshire Police said the person discovered the item while clearing out a relative's home and transported it to a police station in Ripon, where they parked near the Aldi on device was taken away by the Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal team to be safely disposed of elsewhere, officers said. The car park and supermarket were closed at about 14:30 BST on Monday and reopened later. A force spokesperson said a cordon had been put in place as a precaution to protect members of the public. They added: "If you come across something that you think may be an explosive device such a bomb, shell, mortar or marine flare do not touch it, leave the item where it is - even if it looks old and rusty - as it may still contain explosives and is therefore potentially dangerous."Move at least 164ft (50m) away and call the police on 101."Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Telegraph
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Horse racing tips: Monday, July 7
Ron Wood's selections NAP: Equity Law (8.00, Ripon) 1pt win @ 5/2 with William Hill ⭐⭐ Other: Iwantmytimewithyou (8.30, Ripon) 1pt win @ 13/2 with William Hill ⭐⭐ Odds provided by William Hill and correct at the time of writing. Stars denote strength of selection (max 5). If you already have a William Hill account and are looking for a new bookmaker to use for this week's racing, check out more free bets from the best betting sites, reviewed by our experts. 8.00, Ripon – Class 4 handicap (5f) The racing is pretty low-key today, so it is not easy to find strong fancies. But for the main play, EQUITY LAW seems to have solid enough claims as tonight's nap. He has a good sprinting pedigree and has been runner-up in similar races to this on two of his previous three starts. Tim Easterby's charge probably does not need to do much more at all to take this, but the hope is that newly fitted blinkers do help him find that little extra. 8.30, Ripon – Class 6 handicap (1m 4f) Colinski won on his recent handicap debut and Grand Harbour is a potential improver now being upped again in trip. But while those two dominate the market, IWANTMYTIMEWITHYOU seems to be overlooked and, at the prices, looks worth siding with. The selection was an improved, keeping-on fourth when upped to 1m 2f at Wetherby on his handicap debut last month and the runner-up from that race won next time. Iwantmytimewithyou's dam, Perla Blanca, was a triple winner at up to 2m for the same connections, so there should be more to come from this horse now that he steps up in distance once more. Selection: Iwantmytimewithyou 1pt win @ 13/2 with William Hill Go to site > Today's UK and Irish racing (Flat unless stated) Ayr 1.30-5.15 Worcester (NH) 2.12-5.30 Roscommon (NH) 4.30-8.13 Ripon 6.30-9.00 What does NAP mean? NAP is a word used in betting circles to describe a prediction that a tipster thinks has a particularly strong chance of winning. Many horse racing tipsters pick out a 'NAP of the day', which is their favoured selection from all the races across the different meetings. The term NAP derives from the French card game Napoleon. When players of this game thought they had a particularly strong hand that they would win with, they would shout 'Napoleon'. What is an each-way bet? An each-way bet is a popular type of wager, particularly with horse racing fans. It is essentially two bets, both of which have the same size stake. An each-way bet features one bet on the selection to win and the other bet on the selection to place. So a £10 each-way bet will cost you a total of £20. There will be one £10 bet on the selection to win and another £10 on the selection to place. It's a popular bet because it offers punters the chance of a return, even if the horse in question fails to win. Bookmakers will pay out at a stated percentage of the odds for a place finish, for example one-fifth of the starting price (SP) for finishing in the first three. The more runners there are in a horse race, the more places will be on offer. In races that feature lots of runners, the horses will be available at bigger odds, making an each-way bet a wise choice. Ron Wood 2025 horse racing profit/loss (up to and including Sunday June 29) Star ratings explained ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - confident selection ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - strong fancy ⭐⭐⭐ - fair claims ⭐⭐ - tentative choice ⭐ - minimum confidence If you want to find more odds and offers, take a look at our list of the best betting sites and free bets Check out our list of the best casino bonuses in the UK
The Sun
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Horse racing tips: ‘Sticky conditions ideal for William Haggas runner' – Templegate's Monday NAP
TEMPLEGATE takes on Monday's racing confident of winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. BINHAREER (3.00 Ayr, nap) He should be much happier dropping to this six-furlong trip for William Haggas. He went for home too early at Kempton last time and didn't last out. His best run came when winning at Redcar with cut in the ground so today's sticky conditions should be ideal. He's already had a little nudge down the weights and has a lot more to come with Oisin Orr taking over in the saddle. SABRIMENTO (9.00 Ripon, nb) Went down in a tight finish on turf at Lingfield last time. This looks a basement contest over a trip that suits. Billy Loughnane can steer him to his second victory and he also handles a bit of cut so any rain wouldn't be an issue. EQUITY LAW (8.00 Ripon, treble) He has been working up to another win and was a good second at Thirsk last time. He showed plenty of pace over this trip and the first-time blinkers may just give him the little nudge he needs. HARSWELL DUKE (4.40 Ayr, Lucky 15) He has run well on all three starts this season and was a good second at Carlisle last time in similar company to this. He likes this trip and should be right on the premises again. Templegate's tips 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:
