In many ways, today’s punters have never had it so good. Odds-table websites allow them to comp...
The unseasonally warm January has resulted in absurdly quick ground at a number of racecourses, harming the chances of many horses
It may be having a few tipples too many, or panicking from missing out on a couple of days’ action, but punters tend to bet a little less wisely over the festive season
Our racecourses now rely on media-rights cash, while Horse Racing Ireland keeps its eye on the prize money
Mark Allen, the Northern Irish snooker player, has had a hell of a year, and is in similar form to other contenders on much shorter odds
The relaunch of the satellite channels will hit us in the pocket, but there are advantages
The win over New Zealand has seen Joe Schmidt’s team installed as even-money favourites for the competition, but Wales are far better priced
No one was surprised by Ireland’s football duo getting the boot, but it was a shock to hear that Robbie McNamara, the renowned Limerick horse trainer, was quitting
Ruby Walsh’s policy of picking selective rides in the autumn of his career is proving to be counter-productive
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
