Recreational gamblers love guaranteed odds, but they lead to shorter prices as timid bookies play it safe and ape each other
Mark Enright’s story about planning his suicide was a stark reminder of the incidence of mental health issues in the sport
The various storms and cold snaps of 2018 have left a lot of trainers pining for some good old-fashioned rain
It’s 51 not out for John Delaney, but he is presiding over a rudderless team and an increasingly unpopular manager
Paschal Donohoe’s doubling of the betting tax last Tuesday was bad news for turf accountants across the country
A dramatic rise in failed drug tests since the horseracing watchdog changed labs this year raises questions about past success
As the most experienced punters know only too well, no bet is ever a completely sure thing – not even in rugby
Jockey Rachel Blackmore has done superbly to lead the standings up to now, but missed a chance to preserve her advantage at the Listowel Festival four days ago
Backing the hot favourite can backfire, as this column discovered last week, and Micheál Martin is better value than Leo Varadkar to be next Taoiseach
Saxon Warrior looks good value for the Irish Champion Stakes, while Dublin to beat the six-point spread against Tyrone today is our most confident selection ever
With the draw for the competition being held next Thursday, it’s worth considering an early wager on Jürgen Klopp’s team who, when they click, are just about as good as any in Europe
While All-Ireland hurling final tickets are as rare as hen’s teeth, the Dublin-Tyrone football clash will be interesting mainly to bettors
Fans are all set for the Irish Greyhound Derby at Shelbourne Park this week – but here, as in Britain, the sport is struggling overall
Watford started last season superbly before a managerial departure killed their momentum. But new boss Javi Gracia has a great chance of steering them into the top half of the table
It was a week in which the blazers of Irish sport would probably have preferred to be on a convenient holiday
