Fanshawe says Tapeta is top for Southwell's new all-weather surface
- Tom Reed
- December 08, 2021
James Fanshawe hailed Southwell's new Tapeta surface as his Viola took the feature on Tuesday. The Nottinghamshire track has used Fibresand since 1989 but officials decided to make an upgrade.
Racing Post Gold Cup Betting and Odds Focus: Dashel Drasher team praying for rain
- Tom Reed
- December 07, 2021
Planet Sport have all the betting, odds and news as Cheltenham prepares for its pre-Christmas meeting on Saturday, December 11. Dashel Drasher has a live chance should the forecast rain arrive.
December 7 Racing Tips and Odds: Hamilton Dici to conquer at Fontwell
- Tom Reed
- December 07, 2021
Some tremendously competitive action over jumps and the flat on Tuesday, December 7. Planet Sport have some tops tips from Uttoxeter, Fontwell and Southwell, including a decent Kim Bailey runner.
Kentucky Derby first Medina Spirit passes away suddenly
- Tom Reed
- December 07, 2021
There was sad news from the Bob Baffert camp in the USA with Medina Spirit, the first past the post in the 2021 Kentucky Derby, passing away suddenly on a five furlong breeze.
Charlie Appleby crowned Champion Flat Trainer
- Tom Reed
- December 07, 2021
Charlie Appleby was crowned Champion Flat Trainer at the Horse Racing Writers and Photographers Association Derby Awards. Closest rivals Andrew Balding had no chance of catching the Godolphin trainer.
First Flow has Cheltenham options after Peterborough Chase win
- Tom Reed
- December 06, 2021
Kim Bailey has won everything as a trainer but even he was surprised by First Flow's reaction to being stepped up in trip to win the Peterborough Chase. There are Cheltenham options aplenty.
Awesome Allaho says aloha to Cheltenham 2022 after John Durkan Memorial win
- Tom Reed
- December 06, 2021
Willie Mullins' Allaho pushed the agenda for the Ryanair Chase at the 2022 Cheltenham Festival with a solid win in the Grade 1 John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown.
Cheltenham Festival Market Movers: Chacun Pour Soi drifts in price after Tingle Creek tonking
- Tom Reed
- December 06, 2021
A whole host of Grade 1 upsets over the weekend with prices on some big names going South. Planet Sport gives you the rundown on the fallout for Cheltenham 2022 plus some horses on the up.
John Durkan Memorial Betting and Odds Focus: Allaho leads seven strong string for Mullins
- Tom Reed
- December 04, 2021
The John Durkan Memorial oozes class at Punchestown on Sunday December 5. Allaho leads Willie Mullins' seven strong string against the likes of Envoi Allen and Fakir D'oudairies.
Tingle Creek Chase Betting and Odds Focus: Chacun Pour Soi leads fab five Sandown field
- Tom Reed
- December 03, 2021
Planet Sport head to Sandown on Saturday, December 4 for the Group 1 Tingle Creek Chase. Entrants from Willie Mullins, Dan Skelton, Paul Nicholls and Henry De Bromhead will line up in Surrey.