405: Lingfield, Ascot & Haydock Preview | Horse Racing Tips | Racing Postcast | Unibet
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The Racing Postcast delivers a comprehensive preview of the weekend's major horse racing action from Lingfield, Ascot, and Haydock, broadcast live on ITV. Host Callum Heliwell is joined by experts Brett Williams (Unibet), Tom Park, and Robbie Wilders, who break down key races across flat and jump racing. The episode covers the Derby and Oaks Trials at Lingfield, highlighting standout contenders like Maltese Cross and Prizeland, with strong debate around favorites and value picks. At Ascot, the focus shifts to competitive handicaps, including the Victoria Cup, where Ed Walker’s So Darn Hot emerges as a standout underdog with impressive form and a strategic price drop. The Swinton Hurdle at Haydock is also analyzed, with consensus leaning toward the market leader Teller the Name, though some favor Dance and Glance as a value alternative. The team shares their naps and best bets, emphasizing enhanced odds and strategic betting opportunities via Unibet’s 'super boost' offers. The episode combines expert insight, market analysis, and betting psychology to guide punters through a packed racing schedule.
Focus on value in competitive fields—don’t overpay for favorites; look for horses like So Darn Hot (15-1 to 20-1) and Prizeland (7-1) with strong form and underrated potential.
Pay attention to trainer-jockey combinations: Ed Walker’s record in straight Ascot handicaps is exceptional, and William Haggis’s horses often improve after a break or change in training.
Consider ground and trip: horses like Bay of Brilliance and So Darn Hot thrive on fast ground and longer distances, while others like D-Day Diva benefit from early-season form and jockey upgrades.
Use Unibet’s 'super boost' feature: all races at Lingfield and Ascot are enhanced, offering better odds on every runner—ideal for multi-bets or each-way plays.
Watch for market movement: horses like So Darn Hot and D-Day Diva saw significant price drops due to strong backing—timing your bet can yield better value.
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Welcome & Weekend Preview
Callum Heliwell welcomes listeners to the Racing Postcast, introducing the team and setting the stage for a packed weekend of racing across Lingfield, Ascot, and Haydock. The hosts express excitement for the mix of flat and jump racing, with a focus on competitive fields and betting opportunities.
Lingfield: William Hill E.P.I.C. Handicap
“I think there's still a lot more to come from Twisting Physics.”
Lingfield: Oaks Trial & Derby Trial
“I think she'll go really well. Do you guys feel that it might be a situation of Aidan O'Brien just having two in the race that's kind of pushing Pryzeman out to an interesting price?”
Lingfield: Chartwell Fillies Stakes (Group 3)
“I think she ticks an awful lot of boxes for me. We're all velvet.”
Ascot: Victoria Cup & 1.45 Handicap
“I think this has been the big plan for a while. He's dropped down in the handicap. I think this will be the day that we'll see the best of Sodarn Hot.”
“He's dropped down in the handicap. I think this will be the day that we'll see the best of Sodarn Hot.”
“I think this has been the big plan for a while. He's dropped down in the handicap. I think this will be the day that we'll see the best of Sodarn Hot.”
“I think she'll go really well. Do you guys feel that it might be a situation of Aidan O'Brien just having two in the race that's kind of pushing Pryzeman out to an interesting price?”
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Tom Park
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Callum Heliwell
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