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UK racing reschedules Saturday fixtures in respect of HRH Prince Philip’s funeral

SBC News UK racing reschedules Saturday fixtures in respect of HRH Prince Philip’s funeral

UK racing has rescheduled its forthcoming Saturday’s afternoon fixtures to mark its respect for the funeral of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away last weekend aged 99.  The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed that no racing will take place across the UK between 2:45 pm and 4:15 pm on Saturday 17 April. Yesterday, …

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HBF reveals study into starting prices

SBC News HBF reveals study into starting prices

A study by The Horseracing Bettors Forum has analysed the state of starting prices within the UK betting market. The study outlined worrying results for punters betting at Welsh course Ffos Las, as it revealed that there were an “alarming level of over-rounds” at the course. HBF member Steve Tilley, joint-author of the study with HBF chair Simon Rowlands, commented: …

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Dafabet looks to increase ‘Guests’ lead in the Tipster Challenge

SBC News Dafabet looks to increase ‘Guests’ lead in the Tipster Challenge

John Cruces, Head of Marketing Operations at Dafabet, is the latest industry expert to take the Tipster Challenge on SBC News. He will be competing as the ‘Guest’ tipster at Yarmouth Races, alongside regulars Stephen Harris and Timeform. Cruces arrives at a favourable time, after Darren Haines (Heavyweight Sports) stretched the Guests lead to over 15 points last time out. …

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Darren Haines takes the Tipster Challenge at Catterick

SBC News Darren Haines takes the Tipster Challenge at Catterick

Darren Haines, PR Director at Heavyweight Sports, has become the latest Guest to accept the Tipster Challenge, providing expert tips for each of today’s races at Catterick! Haines joined Heavyweight Sports in 2014, after serving in similar roles for Ryman and Paddy Power. The company specialises in Sports Marketing and PR, and works with some of the biggest names in the industry …

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Luke Tarr of Star Sports takes the Tipster Challenge at Hamilton

SBC News Luke Tarr of Star Sports takes the Tipster Challenge at Hamilton

Luke Tarr, Head of Public Relations at Star Sports, becomes the latest industry expert to take the Tipster Challenge at Hamilton today. He has been with the company since March 2008. Star Sports are an independent bookmaker, offering unique bespoke services to their clients both on and off course, as well as facilitating some of the largest industry bets. He …

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