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Flemington - Race 6 4:20pm AEDT No. 1 Subconscious Subconscious is an American import set to make his Australian racing debut in the Chester Manifold Stakes. He was a genuine Group 1 horse in the United States and if he is able to bring that sort of form to the races today he will prove far too good for the rest of this field. Backing imports first-up is always a gamble, but this is one I’m more than happy to take at $10. BET NOW: Flemington Race 6 Flemington - Race 7 5:00pm AEDT No. 1 Persan Persan is deserving of his status as a clear favourite in The Bagot. He relished the drop in class to win the JRA Trophy last start and this race isn’t that much tougher. Flemington is his pet trip and he maps to get a lovely run in transit from barrier five. BET NOW: Flemington Race 7 Ascot - Race 7 7:15pm AEDT No. 4 Acromantula Acromantula was outstanding at Ascot last start and a repeat of that effort would make him extremely tough to beat. He has now scored six wins ...

Doomben - Race 6 4:12pm AEDT No. 6 Stroll Stroll is the horse to beat in the Vo Rogue Classic. She showed her toughness to score a narrow victory in the Mode Plate and a repeat of that effort would have her right in the mix. Barrier two is ideal for her and she will make her own luck right on the speed. BET NOW: Doomben Race 6 Doomben - Race 7 4:52pm AEDT No. 8 Brigantine Brigantine is deserving of his status as favourite in The Buffering and is ready to win after unlucky efforts in both The Silver Eagle and the Razor Sharp Quality. This race is no tougher than either of those and this is his chance to score another race win. Barrier two is perfect and he has the benefit of James McDonald in the saddle. BET NOW: Doomben Race 7 Doomben - Race 9 6:12pm AEDT No. 6 Orbisyn Orbisyn has an excellent chance to return to winning form. He has scored five wins from his nice race starts and he was unlucky not to improve that record at the Gold Coast last start. Michael...

Did you know that the word tennis is derived from the French word tenez? The sport not only originated in France but is also one of the most popular sports in present times. You can imagine the extent of the popularity of tennis from the fact that France has dedicated locations that offer tennis-themed vacations to locals and foreign visitors. Besides being a highly popular sport, France is one of the most prominent participant countries in international tennis. France is also home to some of the most significant international tennis tournaments, including the Roland Garros or the French Open. The event is contested by some of the best clay-court tennis players in the world. Want to learn more about tennis? How did it come to be, and what is its status in the country today? Here is your chance to find out! History of Tennis in France Tennis originated in the 13 th century in French monasteries. The original game played in the monasteries was adopted as a game of the royal courts c...

The Australian Turf Club will start the new year this Sunday with black-type racing at Canterbury.  The Listed Canterbury Sprint is the main race on the eight-race card. Exciting sprinter I Am Me is the favourite for the feature despite drawing the outside gate.  We’ve provided our best bet in each race below.  Race 1 - 3:20pm AEDT NED AUSTRALIAN WHISKY MAIDEN PLATE (1900 METRES) Mr Plume (10) looked like a horse that wanted a trip based on his efforts in his first two career starts.   The Chris Waller-trained gelding got that last time out when stepping up to 1900m here. He ran on well but just couldn’t get past the leader, finishing second by just quarter of a length.  He’ll be fitter fourth-up and should enjoy a nice run from barrier 5 for Nash Rawiller.  1 unit – Mr Plume (10)  BET NOW: Canterbury Race 1 Race 2 - 4:00pm AEDT DRINKWISE MAIDEN PLATE (1200 METRES) Step Aside (9) looked good in winning two trials prior to his...

Flemington will host an eight race program this Sunday and what better place to kick of the New Year than at headquarters. The meeting will include two feature races, the Bagot Handicap for the stayers and the time honoured Chester Manifold stakes. Our Ladbrokes preview can be found below. Race 1 - 1:10pm AEDT NEW YEAR SPRINT 2YO Fillies (1000 METRES) The Godolphin team will unleash two of their youngsters here in the opening event for the two year old fillies and I’m going with Exploring.  This daughter of Brazen Beau looked good in a Hawkesbury trial late last month.  She did race ungenerously for the first half of the heat but when given her head, she had plenty to offer.  She’s since had an 800m jump out at Flemington where she looked to do everything right and showed plenty of prowess.  Craig Williams will take the ride. 1 unit – Expolring BET NOW: Flemington Race 1 Race 2 - 1:45pm AEDT AUSTRALIAN TRAINERS' ASSOCIATION BM70 3Y...

While it may not be a popular participatory sport globally, Muay Thai, a boxing sport, is one of the most popular sports in Thailand. However, in terms of viewership, it has a close following worldwide as millions watch these matches live and bet on the exciting games as well.   Muay Thai is one of the most bet on sports in Thailand, and stats suggest that the Muay Thai betting industry is worth billions and the activity continues to gain traction. If you, too, are wondering how you can get in on the action, here is a brief guide to help you get started.   How To Bet On Muay Thai If you were unaware of whether it is possible to bet on Muay Thai, you may also not be aware of the brilliant opportunities you can leverage from betting on the sport.   If you want to indulge in the experience of wagering on Muay Thai, you must take into account the unique game features. The good news is that bookmakers offer extensive listings during major national and international contest...

Sports are an important part of Iceland’s culture. The country’s residents are not only fond of watching and playing different forms of sports, but its professional athletes have been quite successful internationally as well.   While the locals like a wide range of sports, some are preferred over others. Here is a brief insight into the five most popular sports in Iceland. Football In Iceland Not surprisingly, football is the most popular sport in Iceland. The country has been a prominent participant in international football for many years and hosted the U-18 European Championship in 1997. The country’s residents like to watch football more than any other sport, although the national teams have only managed to qualify for a major international tournament five times. The men’s team qualified for FIFA World Cup for the first and only time in 2018. The team also played in the UEFA Euro 2016. The women’s team has played in the UEFA Euro thrice in 2009, 2013, and 2017. Iceland’s f...

Hobart - Race 6 6:00pm AEDT No. 4 Johnny Chutzpah Johnny Chutzpah has scored two wins from his past three race starts and there is no doubt that he is racing in career best form. He was very tough at Launceston last start and his win before that was just as impressive. The Exosphere gelding has recorded three wins from his five starts over this track and distance and he is well-placed to improve that record. BET NOW: Ladbrokes.com.au Hobart - Race 7 6:30pm AEDT No. 2 Geegee Lucky Jess Geegee Lucky Jess is great value at her current quote of $6 in what does look like an open race. She doesn’t win out of turn, but she always runs an honest race and she seems to be racing in career best form. The Wordsmith mare will get a long way back in the run, but she will be storming home in the concluding stages. BET NOW: Hobart Race 7 Hobart - Race 8 7:00pm AEDT No. 6 Fairy Magic Fairy Magic is a lightly-raced mare that still has plenty of upside. She was beaten as favour...

When one thinks of sports in Greece, the first thought that comes to mind is Olympics. It is, after all, the country where the Olympics originated and is one of the five countries that have participated in all the Summer Olympics since they were first introduced in 1896.   Sports are still an integral aspect of the country’s culture, and in recent years, the country has received international recognition and regard in multiple sports disciplines. Moreover, Greek athletes have won numerous international titles and accolades in various fields. In this article, we look at some of Greece’s most popular sports disciplines. Football In Greece Football is the most popular team sport in Greece. Although the days of glory for the sport may now be a thing of the past, it still enjoys a massive fan following throughout the country.   The national football governing body was formed in 1926; however, the national team only became internationally prominent after their performance in th...

Moonee Valley will hold the final Victorian Metropolitan meeting for 2022. It’s a great nine race card which kicks off with a $150k event or the two year olds. The feature event is the VOBIS Gold Carat over 1200m which is restricted to VOBIS Gold Qualified three year olds. The rail will be out 2m and it looks as though they’ll be racing on a good 4. Our Ladbrokes preview can be found below. Race 1 - 12:35pm AEDT SUMMER MEMBERSHIP ON SALE NOW HANDICAP 2YO (1000 METRES) This a great little race to kick off the card and I’m going with the top weight, Croatian Belle.  She’s already got the form on the board and there was a lot to like about her debut win.  She was a touch awkward out of the gates but mustered nice speed to put herself into the race and did everything right from there.  She cornered well, was strong to the line and put them away easily.   The fact that she’s already a winner over this track and distance is a big plus and...

The Czech Republic has a long celebrated sports history, and its people, like their European counterparts, have a passion for sports like none other. The country is home to world-class athletes who have many laurels for their country and are regarded with respect and reverence by the Czechs.   Since sports are such a significant aspect of the people of the Czech Republic, let’s look at the most popular sports in the country. Ice Hockey In The Czech Republic When we consider the popularity of ice hockey, we presume it to be limited to countries that receive abundant snowfall. However, that is not the case! Despite not having a very cold climate, ice hockey is one of the most popular sports in the Czech Republic. The national ice hockey team is one of the best in the world, and its players are known worldwide. Ice hockey was introduced to the region in the early 1900s, and the national ice hockey team was formed in 1908. Before that, a sport called bandy was very popular in the ...

The conclusion of another fantastic NFL season is coming to a head. Still, plenty is left to be decided regarding both the postseason and the end-of-the-year 2022 NFL awards. Five playoff spots are up for grabs as the league begins Week 17 on Thursday night with the Dallas Cowboys at the Tennessee Titans. With the Chargers clinching one of the AFC Wild Card spots on Monday night, there are just two playoff spots open in the AFC. Technically speaking, there is just one spot as either the Jaguars or Titans will earn the other spot as the champions of the South division. Miami (8-7) sits in the final playoff spot and controls its destiny as they own a one-game lead with upcoming games against the Patriots and Jets – the teams immediately behind them in the Conference standings. The Steelers and Raiders are still alive, but they are long shots. The NFC race is more wide-open. First, the South division is up for grabs, with the Buccaneers owning a lead over the Panthers and Saints. Not ...

The Brisbane Racing Club will sign off on 2022 this Saturday at Doomben with the Magic Millions Prelude Raceday.  With Magic Millions just two weeks away, this meeting plays an important role with three wild cards to the $11 million Gold Coast Raceday up for grabs.  The Group 3 Vo Rogue Plate is the highlight on Saturday’s card and is ably supported by the Listed Nudgee Stakes, The Shootout and The Buffering.  Our thoughts on the meeting are below.  Race 1 - 1:03pm AEDT BENCHMARK 78 Handicap (1050 METRES) Hold On Honey (6) hasn’t put a hoof wrong since joining the Steve O’Dea and Matt Hoysted stable.   The four-year-old gelding has won his past three starts. Last start he crossed easily from the outside gate to lead and dash away for a 2.05 length win here over 1050m.  The rise to 1200m looks ideal now and he’ll appreciate the sting out of the ground.   He should race on speed for Boris Thornton.  1 unit – Hold On Honey (6...

The Football Federation of Cambodia is the country’s official governing body for football. It also administers activities related to futsal. The federation oversees the affairs of the Cambodian national football teams for men and women, U17, U21, and U23 teams, the national futsal team, and the football leagues in the country.  The federation is based in Phnom Penh and is a member of FIFA, AFC, and the ASEAN Football Federation. This article offers a brief insight into the history and current status of the Football Federation of Cambodia.  Football Federation Of Cambodia History Football was first introduced to Cambodia by French settlers in the early 20 th century. In a very short time, the sport’s popularity grew, leading to the formation of an official body for governing the sport via formal rules and regulations. The Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) was founded in 1933. It was initially named Federation Khmer Football Association (FKFA). The federation continued ...

Gosford - Race 2 2:40pm AEDT No. 9 Hot Sundae Hot Sundae has performed well without winning during its racing career to date and she gets her chance to break through for a maiden race win this afternoon. The scratchings have really taken the quality out of this field and there doesn’t look to be a runner with as much upside. With luck in running from barrier 14, she should prove tough to beat.   BET NOW: Gosford Race 2 Gosford - Race 3 3:15pm AEDT No. 2 Crafty Eagle Crafty Eagle was beaten as a short-priced favourite at Kembla Grange last start, but has an excellent chance to return to winning form this afternoon. Barrier six is ideal and he will have every possible chance in the run with Keagan Latham in the saddle, while on exposed form he does have a genuine class edge over the rest of this field. It would not surprise to see him end up in stronger races than this one. BET NOW: Gosford Race 3 Gosford - Race 4 3:50pm AEDT No. 2 Fielding I am quickly turn...