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Andy Newton

Sports Editor

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Andy is a horse racing journalist and betting expert who specializes in trends and stats. With his long association with TrainersQuotes and FromTheStables, Andy has also built up solid s with some of the best stables in the UK. Has written for GeeGeez and bookmakers Matchbook and BetBright in the past too, plus was the former sports betting editor of odds comparison site Easyodds and Juicestorm. Has also appeared on betting podcasts for MatchBook and has featured in the popular Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Guide in the past. Andy's also ghost written for former top jockey Richard Dunwoody and continues to have a monthly column in the Racing Ahead horse racing magazine. Now a regular on Sportscasting giving his views, trends and tips mainly on horse racing - if there's a stat to be explored and it's a sport, Andy is sure to find a betting angle to use. You can also hear Andy's weekly horse racing views and best bets on the popular Final Furlong podcast.

Articles by Andy Newton (575)

Main Aidan O’Brien Royal Ascot Runners 2025 As Ballydoyle Maestro Sets Sights On More Big Race Winners

The Aidan O’Brien Royal Ascot runners 2025 will be the horses that grab the bulk of the attention at the meeting as the Ballydoyle maestro looks to add to his record haul of 91 winners at the fixture. So, with that in mind, we showcase the main O’Brien horses to look out for this year. […]

Andy Newton  •  10H
ITV Racing Schedule Today: How To Watch Live Horse Racing On ITV

Keep up to date with the live horse racing action in the UK with our ITV Racing schedule, where we’ll list all the meetings being shown on the free-to-air TV channel network. Is There Any ITV Racing Today? 📺 You can see below the full ITV Racing schedule for this week and if there […]

Andy Newton  •  10H
Royal Ascot Bankers 2025: Which Horses Have The Best Chance At The Five-Day Meeting?

With five days of top-class horse racing and 35 races, there is a lot to take in for punters – so we thought we’d help my looking at the most likely Royal Ascot bankers 2025, based on the betting markets.  Royal Ascot Bankers 2025 Headed By Irish Guineas Winner Field Of Gold When looking at […]

Andy Newton  •  10H
Punters Backing Brentford For Relegation After Thomas Frank Heads To Spurs and Mbeumo Transfer Speculation

With the news that Bees boss Thomas Frank has been lured to Tottenham as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement, this has led shrewd punters to hunt out the Brentford relegation odds – as many are thinking all the upheaval could put the London side in danger of the drop next season. Thomas Frank Could Also Take Bryan […]

Andy Newton  •  13 Jun 2025
How Many Royal Ascot Winners Has Aidan O’Brien Trained? Plus EVERY Winner At The Meeting Listed

As we head towards the biggest week on the flat horse racing calendar we look back on how many Royal Ascot winners Aidan O’Brien has trained in his career – as the Ballydoyle handler has another strong squad heading to the Berkshire track.  Heading Into 2025 Aidan O’Brien Has Trained 91 Royal Ascot Winners  The […]

Andy Newton  •  13 Jun 2025
WATCH: Hilarious World Cup Darts Clip When Chinese Taipei Players Almost Come To Blows After Shocking Checkout Miscount

Most darts pub players around the globe will be watching the World Cup Darts and thinking ‘I’m probably better than some of these players’. Okay, not the big-gun pairings of England’s Luke Littler and Luke Humphries – but we are talking about the lesser-known darts nations – like India and the World Cup Darts Chinese […]

Andy Newton  •  13 Jun 2025
Has There Ever Been a Japanese-Trained Royal Ascot Winner? As Far East Sprinting Star Satono Reve Heads To Berkshire

This year’s Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot has a real international feel to it, with sprinting stars from all over the world holding entries. One of which is the Japan speedster SATONO REVE, who will be flying the Far East flag. But has a Japanese horse ever won a race at Royal […]

Andy Newton  •  13 Jun 2025
Basher Watts Racing Reject $2.5m Japan Offer For She’s Perfect

It’s been reported the Basher Watts Racing Syndicate have turned down a staggering $2.5m offer for their star filly She’s Perfect from an owner in Japan.  Japan Owner Offers $2.5m For Basher Watts Racing Filly She’s Perfect  Despite having won just £134k, the Nick Luck Daily Podcast have reported that the Basher Watts Racing team […]

Andy Newton  •  13 Jun 2025
Latest Leicester Manager Odds – Dyche Keen To Make Foxes Move

The reign of Ruud van Nistelrooy at the Foxes began in November, but after the relegation of the Foxes, trading experts have priced up the next Leicester manager betting odds market – with a former target heading the betting. It’s now expected that Ruud van Nistelrooy will be relieved of his duties following the conclusion […]

Andy Newton  •  13 Jun 2025
Crystal Palace Given Europa League Lifeline In Their Bid To Remain In The Competition

The Crystal Palace ‘will they, won’t they’ remain in the Europa League saga has taken a fresh twist with reports emerging UEFA are deeming Eagles owner John Textor to NOT have a ‘controlling influence’ at the South London club. Fresh Hope For Crystal Palace Europa League Bid  It’s being reported that things are swinging back […]

Andy Newton  •  13 Jun 2025