Category Archives: Horse Racing

Fortune Palace is delighted to bring you the expert insight – and random musings! – of one of the racing industry’s top pundits – The General.

Below, you’ll find tips on all aspects of Horse Racing – which horses to back, when to place your bets, how much to bet, and how to get the best odds.

He’ll give you ante-post advice on all the big meetings, including Cheltenham, Royal Ascot and the Grand National. Check back here regularly for the latest Horse Racing tips, and make sure to take his advice early – once word gets out, the prices start to drop!

Cheltenham Festival 2016 – daily specials (Day 1)

By | March 14, 2016

Daily offers – for new and existing customers Day 1 – Tuesday March 15th 2016 We have some great offers running for every day of the 2016 Cheltenham Festival. All the major bookmakers are keen to get a slice of the betting action and are all vying for your attention – which is great news for you! The… Read More »

Epsom Derby The Best of Times

By | May 12, 2015

The Epsom Derby is still the premiere race on the English Flat Racing Calendar. Trends come and go and at the moment, the trend is to have a horse that wins over the sexy distances of 8f to 10f. Why is always a mystery to me. The Epsom Derby represents the hardest test for a thoroughbred. 12f round… Read More »

Guineas Weekend

By | April 30, 2015

Let the real flat season start! Until now, apparently, the flat season doesn’t count. Let me expand. The BHA have decreed that the flat season jockey’s championship begins on Guineas Weekend. It seems crazy that nearly a month of racing doesn’t count towards a title but that’s what has been decided. So onto Guineas Weekend and a look… Read More »

Scottish National – Driving me to Drink

By | April 17, 2015

Well after the excitement of last week’s Grand National, we get the watered down version in Ayr, Scotland. Yes it’s the Scottish Grand National this weekend and studying the form has driven me to drink! In fact I’m now a real Al Co! Did you see what I did there? Yes I know I put him up last… Read More »

Grand National 2015 Winner

By | April 8, 2015

It’s nearly time for me to reveal my Grand National 2015 Winner and I know you are as excited as me. Yesterday we eliminated 34 horses from the list and we are now left with just 9 to choose from, so let’s press on. Let’s take a look at the final 9 individually. Mon Parrain – has twice… Read More »

Grand National 2015

By | April 7, 2015

Oh yes indeedy folks, it’s Grand National 2015 this Saturday. I’ve been keeping my thoughts to myself this year until the field has been more or less confirmed, but now it’s time for me to unleash the beast and set the Generalites on the right path to glory! Come on! So let’s start by eliminating all the horses… Read More »

Gold, always believe in your soul

By | March 12, 2015

Gold, always believe in your soul. Let’s continue with our retro song look back, with the classic Spandau song. Yes it’s Gold Cup day at Cheltenham, so sing your heart out.   We may be on the ropes but like Muhammed Ali in the Thriller in Manilla, we are waiting to apply the rope a dope tactic and… Read More »

Money, Money, Money

By | March 12, 2015

Money, Money, Money, the title of the old Abba song will be heard ringing around the winners enclosure at approximately 4.10 pm after Monetaire wins! Oh yes, we’re not messing about now. Money is what it’s all about and whilst things haven’t gone to plan so far, we are fighting back today and I’m expecting a good profit… Read More »

Wednesday 11th March

By | March 11, 2015

Wednesday 11th March and Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival, so let’s get serious and take on these fields with some big priced horses. There is no way that the bookies can have another start like yesterday and they will be looking to get some money back in the satchels today. The Wednesday is traditionally a good day for… Read More »

Tuesday 10th March – Cheltenham 2015

By | March 9, 2015

Tuesday 10th March Finally it’s Tuesday 10th March and the start of the Cheltenham Festival 2015. At Fortune Palace we have plenty of offers for our customers and you can find details below. But to maximise these offers we need some good horses. I’ll be providing tips for all days. Firstly, some rules that we all need to… Read More »