Ireland has a remarkable reputation for producing world-class racehorses and some of the most successful trainers in the sport. From National Hunt racing to elite flat-racing competitions, Irish trainers have achieved major victories both at home and internationally. Names such as Willie Mullins, Aidan O’Brien and Gordon Elliott have become synonymous with success, while previous generations of trainers helped establish Ireland as a leading force in the racing world. But who are the best Irish horse trainers, and what have they achieved throughout their careers? Well, NetBet Sport takes a closer look… What Makes Ireland a Centre of Horse Racing …
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Check out our best bets for British Champions Day at Ascot Racecourse, with the 2026 renewal on Saturday expected to be a typically fascinating event. Head to NetBet Sport for all the latest horse racing odds! Written by Jake Wilkes *All odds are subject to change 12:55 – Arapaho Gold – WIN (7/2) It would be brilliant to see Arapaho Gold round off a fantastic season with victory in this two-year-old conditions race. It’s been a near faultless campaign, with four victories from five, including listed success at Newbury – before going on to win the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes …
Check out our picks for some of Saturday’s biggest races, and all the latest horse racing odds are available to view on the NetBet Sport platform. Written by Jake Wilkes *All odds are subject to change 13:15 – Newmarket: The Lost King – WIN (7/4) There is no shame in being beaten by Talk Of New York, as was the case for The Lost King last time out. The above-mentioned Godolphin horse was a cut above that day, but the runner-up shaped promisingly and is holding his form well in group company. His penultimate effort was equally as impressive, narrowly …
Head to NetBet Sport this weekend for all the best horse racing odds! Written by Jake Wilkes *All odds are subject to change 13:00 – Newmarket – Night In Vegas – WIN (8/11) I was a little bit annoyed I never took the short odds-on Night In Vegas when last seen at Doncaster, and I am keen to not make the same mistake this time at Newmarket. He was much the best that day, despite probably running a couple pounds below his best efforts. His penultimate effort at the track was very good and he looks to be suited to …
Check out some of the best bets for Saturday at the 2026 renewal of the brilliant Newmarket Cambridgeshire Meeting. Head to the NetBet Sport website for all the latest horse racing odds! Written by Jake Wilkes *All odds are subject to change Saturday 13:55 – Haffner – WIN (15/4) Moving to a mile will strongly suit Haffner, whose future certainly lies over middle-distance trips. He disappointed when last seen at the Curragh, possibly due to the slower surface, but the penultimate effort at York was gutsy – considering he never travelled with much venom in the early stages. He was …
This Saturday is Ayr Gold Cup Day, one of the finest events on the annual sporting calendar. Check out some of the best bets for the day, and all the latest horse racing odds are available right now on NetBet Sport! Written by Jake Wilkes *All odds are subject to change 13:55 – HIGH STOCK – WIN (5/1) If High Stock is fully tuned up on his first run for 120 days, he will no doubt be competitive in Listed action. Soft ground is a slight unknown, but he ran well with slight cut in the going at Goodwood last …
The St Leger Festival, one of the great events on the horse racing calendar. Check out some of the best sports betting picks for Saturday at the 2026 renewal of the big festival in Doncaster, and all the latest horse racing odds are available to view on NetBet Sport! Written by Jake Wilkes *All odds are subject to change Saturday 13:45 Doncaster – Desert Castle – WIN The reasoning for backing Desert Castle is very simple. Haffner, his main market rival, isn’t the quickest horse despite winning last time out, and will certainly be seen to best effect over further. …
Check out some of the best sports betting picks for Haydock and Kempton this Saturday – and head to NetBet Sport for all the latest horse racing odds! Written by Jake Wilkes *All odds are subject to change 13:25 – Haydock – Dancing Gemini – WIN (3/1) Dropping back to a mile is probably the right move for Dancing Gemini, who hasn’t been seen to best effect in recent outings over 10 furlongs. It is also a significant drop in grade and a much easier race than the ones he has been contesting in the previous year, namely the Group …
Check out some of NetBet Sport‘s best sports betting picks from Goodwood this weekend, and head to our website for all the latest horse racing odds! Written by Jake Wilkes *All odds are subject to change Saturday 14:00 – FORTY YEARS ON – WIN (9/4) When last seen at Newbury, Forty Years On looked like a group horse, so I will be taking full advantage of him still being in handicaps. He made some good horses look incredibly average and is still likely to be better than a mark of 96, especially if he shows up in the same heart as …
Check out some of the best bets for Friday and Saturday at the 2026 renewal of the famous York Ebor Festival. Head to NetBet Sport for all the latest horse racing odds! Written by Jake Wilkes *All odds are subject to change Friday: 13:50 York – Zennor Storm- WIN (4/1) The phrase ‘eye-catcher’ probably doesn’t do justice to Zennor Storm, who absolutely flew home from the rear to finish second when last seen at Goodwood. The winner that day was simply in a better position and the selection did well to finish as close as he did. Frustratingly, it was …