Tag Archives: Barry Orr

Bookies Corner: Grand National trading trends ahead of ‘the public’s race’

Bookies Corner: Grand National trading trends ahead of ‘the public’s race’

The Grand National – undeniably the biggest betting event of the year for UK and Irish bettors, captivating the interest of both seasoned and casual punters alike, and of course of major significance to the bookmakers. Following hot on the heels of the mixed-results Cheltenham Festival, which saw a combo of bookie-friendly results but also big customer wins, the 2023 …

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Bookies Corner: One ‘final blow to the bookies’ from Fankie Dettori?

Bookies Corner: One ‘final blow to the bookies’ from Fankie Dettori?

The British racing scene, and by extension the country’s bookmakers, were stunned into silence by the news that iconic jockey Frankie Dettori will retire from the saddle in 2023. As British betslips look set to lose a familiar face after nearly 40 years on the racecourses, how important has the Italian maestro been for both racing and wagering, and who …

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SSG expands multi-event content partnership with Betfair

SBC News SSG expands multi-event content partnership with Betfair

Spotlight Sports Group (SSG) and Betfair have extended and expanded their existing partnership centred around the provision of horse racing video content.  Covering multiple events throughout 2022, including the upcoming Cheltenham Festival, Grand National and July’s Royal Ascot, the agreement will see SSG supply Betfair with its Racing Post Live programme.  Included in this offering are live reactions from racing …

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Ascot in talks over three-year extension to ITV partnership

SBC News Ascot in talks over three-year extension to ITV partnership

The current agreement between ITV and Ascot Racecourse has been brought into the spotlight after it has been reported that the broadcaster has asked Ascot to come to a decision over whether it will agree to a three-year partnership extension.  Reported by the Racing Post, the partnership between the two has been highlighted by bookmakers, punters and sponsors, who have …

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Wetherby provides a Betfair first

SBC News Wetherby provides a Betfair first

There was a racing first at Wetherby this week, as for the first time ever three horses were beaten on Betfair’s exchange at odds of 1.01, while the surprise winner Pookie Pekan was an in running 1,000-1 shot. The event became possible when Northern Girl, who was at the time leading the race fell and inadvertently obstructed Dulce Panem, subsequently the …

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Betfair – Hillary hits market high with 85% chance of winning US Presidency

SBC News Betfair - Hillary hits market high with 85% chance of winning US Presidency

With its ‘2016 US Presidential Election’ market hitting £63 million in wagers Betfair has announced that Hillary Clinton has hit her lowest trading price of 1.18, giving the Democrat candidate an 85% chance of becoming the first US female president.   With just 24 days till the US hits its polls, Betfair revealed that Donald Trump currently trades at 7.0 giving …

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Leicester City fan wins Scoop6 with Betfair

SBC News Leicester City fan wins Scoop6 with Betfair

Scoop6 bonus hunter Christopher Downes will guarantee himself a five-figure profit in his quest for a slice of Saturday’s near £1 million pound pot by laying off his selection on the Betfair Exchange.  Downes is a keen punter whose previous biggest win was £3,400 on a placepot. He is said to be leaning towards picking the favourite, Blazer, as his …

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Betfair believes Coral Welsh Grand National will take place Saturday

SBC News Betfair believes Coral Welsh Grand National will take place Saturday

Betfair is offering odds of 4/11 that the re-scheduled Coral Welsh Grand National will go ahead this Saturday.   Should it take place the race will be held at Chepstow, though with the ongoing heavy rains throughout the UK inspections were called on Thursday at Wetherby and Wincanton for Friday’s races. Betfair spokesman Barry Orr said: “Despite the unsettled forecast we make it …

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