New rules to prevent underage gambling – which are overdue – could ensnare a substantial number of punters from 7 MayStrict new regulations to ensure that bookmakers verify the age of their customers to prevent underage gambling are due to be introduced on 7 May, which most punters would probably agree is a good idea and quite possibly long overdue.However, a William Hill customer who has had an account with the firm for nearly 20 years – and so is most definitely not underage – has been in touch to highlight a potential pitfall in the new rules, which could ensnare a substantial number of punters. Related: Cape Of Good Hope in happy return at Epsom after Arthur Kitt stumbles...
The BHA’s investment is part of an international effort by major racing nations to head off the threat of gene dopingThe British Horseracing Authority has said that while it does not believe gene doping has been or is currently being used to corrupt the sport, its recent £1m commitment towards research will aim to keep it ahead of potential cheats as the science of gene manipulation continues to develop.Over the last 10 years, the idea that a thoroughbred’s genes could be altered to boost its performance has moved from a purely theoretical possibility to one that is much closer to being realised. Related: Talking Horses: finally, an intended runner for the 2,000 Guineas Fontwell 1.30 Polo The Mumm 2.00 El...
Two obvious contenders have fallen by the wayside in the past week but at last we’ve found a runner set to go in the ClassicI feel like I’ve achieved something, having found a leading contender for the 2,000 Guineas who is actually being aimed at the race. It is not, of course, Too Darn Hot, who has managed to do himself a mischief on the gallops. Nor yet is it Persian King, who is reportedly to be kept in France for the time being. Related: Irish Grand National: Willie Mullins finally lands winner with Burrows Saint Tuesday's racing tips Continue reading...
The combined efforts of Willie Mullins, Gordon Elliott and Gigginstown may prove in vain in Easter Mondays big raceJut as Christmas Day is more accurately known as The Day Before The King George, so Easter Monday is really Irish Grand National Day and the big race at Fairyhouse looks as tricky a handicap as you could hope for. Its also typical of major jumps handicaps these days, in that Willie Mullins runs seven, Gordon Elliott runs a dozen and Gigginstown are in need of 12 distinguishing caps for their entrants. Related: Too Darn Hot ruled out of 2,000 Guineas to leave Ten Sovereigns favourite Huntingdon 1.40 Blackfyre 2.15 Kilmoganny 2.50 Arch My Boy 3.25 Graceland 4.00 Junction Fourteen 4.35 Third...
The five-year-old was a good second at Kempton last month and looks well placed to land a 62,000 first prize at MusselburghThe Easter racing programme is always more about quantity than quality but a 62,000 first prize is more than some Group-race winners receive and the Queens Cup at Musselburgh on Saturday has attracted a strong field of stayers as a result.Ulster has been making up for lost time after missing the 2018 season and is likely to attract plenty of support, while Tor also has form in the book that would give him a chance at around 20-1. Related: Talking Horses: Matterhorn scales heights at all-weather championships Kempton 1.25 Electric Ladyland 2.00 Blue De Vega 2.35 Rainbow Heart 3.10...