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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)

Rory McIlroy Will Play With Shane Lowry and Justin Rose On US Open Day One and Two

The Rory McIlroy US Open golf tee time on day one will see the 2011 winner paired with Shane Lowry and Justin Rose in an all-European three-ball – teeing off at 7:40am. Rory McIlroy Paired With Justin Rose and Shane Lowry For US Open Opening Rounds It will be an early start for Master winners […]

Andy Newton  •  10 Jun 2025
Royal Ascot Dates 2025, Race Card Times, TV and Full Schedule Revealed

It’s high fashion and horse racing all the way this month and you can plan ahead with the Royal Ascot race times, full running order and which TV channels will be showing the action from the Berkshire track.  This Year’s Royal Ascot Dates Are 17th-21st June 2025 🗓️ The Royal Ascot Meeting each year runs […]

Andy Newton  •  10 Jun 2025
Ascot Will Donate £5k To Retraining Of Racehorses Charity For Every 2025 Ryan Moore Royal Ascot Winner

Ascot have announced they will donate £5k to the Retraining Of Racehorses charity for each Ryan Moore-ridden winner at Royal Ascot in 2025 – which is the second year the premier track has made this generous offer and something that cost them £30k in 2024.  Ascot Racecourse Backing Top Charity At 2025 Royal Meeting – […]

Andy Newton  •  10 Jun 2025
Premier League Side Write To UEFA To Crystal Palace Europa League Ban

The ongoing Crystal Palace Europa League saga has taken a fresh twist this week with a fellow Premier League side wading into the argument by writing to UEFA to BACK the Eagles being thrown out of the competition.  Nottingham Forest Owner Evangelos Marinakis Has Written To UEFA, Expressing His ‘Concerns’ Crystal Palace won a place […]

Andy Newton  •  10 Jun 2025
Could A Killarney Maiden Be The Clue To Finding The NEXT Aidan O’Brien Derby Winner?

Top Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien fired in his eleventh Epsom Derby win on 2025, when Lambourn ran his rivals ragged from the front, and after that latest Classic win there seems to be a pattern developing which might give us a clue on which O’Brien Derby horses to look out for in 2026. 50% Of […]

Andy Newton  •  10 Jun 2025
Five-Time Champion Hurdle Winning Trainer Peter Easterby Dies

Former Yorkshire trainer Peter Easterby dies at the age of 95. With a statement released on ‘X’ by son Tim Easterby, saying he ed away peacefully on Monday (9th June) morning. Yorkshire Training Legend Peter Easterby Dies Aged 95 Having started training in 1950, Peter Easterby was the leader in the Yorkshire training legacy that […]

Andy Newton  •  10 Jun 2025
Middlesbrough Manager Latest – Cooper Favourite As Carrick Departs

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick has lost his job. That’s prompted the experts at Sportscasting to put together the next Middlesbrough manager betting odds market – with an ex-Premier League boss installed as the favourite. Next Middlesbrough Manager Betting Odds – Who Will Replace  Michael Carrick? Note: Odds are subject to change. Feel free to […]

Andy Newton  •  10 Jun 2025
US Open Golf Prize Money 2025 Sees $11m Increase Since Last Staged At Oakmont

The US Open golf prize money will see the top players in the world battling it out for a share of the $21.5m purse – but how much will the winner get and how is the cash broken down over the placings? $21.5m Purse At US Open Golf 2024 – Up $11m From When Oakmont […]

Andy Newton  •  09 Jun 2025
Epsom Derby Day Attendance Down 41% Since 2019, As Racegoers Turning Away From Britain’s Biggest Flat Race

Despite horse racing fans witnessing top trainer Aidan O’Brien winning Britain’s biggest flat race for a record-extending eleven times, the news after the race is that the Epsom Derby Day attendance figures continue to drop.  This is due to the track reporting the 2025 Epsom Derby Day attendance figures were just 22,312 – which was […]

Andy Newton  •  09 Jun 2025
How Many Times Has Aidan O’Brien Won The Epsom Derby? As Lambourn Wins 2025 Renewal For Ballydoyle Trainer

Since the race was first run in 1780, no trainer has won the Epsom Derby more times than top Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien – who has fired in a remarkable ELEVEN wins in the most famous flat race in England. With his latest coming in 2025 with LAMBOURN. Aidan O’Brien Has Won The Epsom Derby […]

Andy Newton  •  09 Jun 2025