Andy is a horse racing journalist and betting expert who specializes in trends and stats. With his long association with FromTheStables Andy has also built-up solid contacts with some of the best stables in the UK. He also writes for GeeGeez and has produced content for bookmakers Matchbook and BetBright in the past, plus was the former sports betting editor of odds comparison site Easyodds and Juicestorm. Andy has also appeared on betting podcasts for MatchBook and has featured in the popular Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Guide. Plus, has also ghost written for former top jockey Richard Dunwoody and has had a regular monthly column in the Racing Ahead horse racing magazine for 15 years. Andy is now a regular on ReadHorseRacing.com - giving his expert views, trends and tips on horse racing - if there's a stat to be explored, Andy is sure to find a betting angle to use. You can also see his popular daily horse racing cheat sheet that highlights best bets, NAP's, hot trainers, fun facts, key stats, longest travellers and much more. Plus hold a horse racing Press Pass. While, finally, you can also hear Andy's weekly horse racing views and best bets on the popular Final Furlong podcast alongside host Emmet Kennedy and guests - available on all good podcast platforms including YouTube and Spotify.
See below the ReadHorseRacing Grand National jockey colours guide to help you quickly spot your fancied runners ahead of Saturday’s big race at Aintree. With 34 runners lining up for the world’s greatest steeplechase, picking out the horse you want to cheer home isn’t always straightforward. That’s why it pays to familiarise yourself with the […]
The Paul Townend Grand National ride has been announced after the 2024 winning rider has confirmed he’s staying loyal to I AM MAXIMUS. Paul Townend Faced Tricky Grand National Ride Decision Having the pick of rides at the best jumps stable in the world is not always as easy as it might look. Yes, being […]
For most jockeys, winning the world’s greatest steeplechase at Aintree means far more than the money that comes with it. However, as the most lucrative UK jumps race on the calendar, it still delivers a serious payday for the rider who gets it right. But just how much money can the winning 2026 Grand National […]
Despite being run in Liverpool, the Aintree Grand National hasn’t produced an English-trained winner for a full decade now – with the most recent in 2015. So, who was responsible for that last English success… and can the home yards finally put an end to the drought in 2026? The Last English-Trained Grand National Winner […]
After finding 33/1 and 14/1 winners for readers over the Easter Weekend – don’t miss Andy Newton’s Aintree horse racing tips on Thursday – which is day one of the 2026 Grand National Meeting. Andy Newton’s Quickfire Aintree Horse Racing Tips: Thursday 9th April, 2026 On Thursday, there are SIX live races on the ITV […]
Take a look below for today’s free Lucky 15 horse racing tips and daily CHEAT SHEET from Andy Newton. Each day he serves up his NAP, NB, E/W and full Lucky 15 selections across the UK meetings. But that’s only part of it. He also flags up the day’s HOT TRAINERS, a LAY OF THE […]
As the Grand National buzz keeps building, it’s worth taking a closer look at which horses will be lining up in the big Aintree race for the very FIRST time. With a huge Grand National stat that can’t be overlooked. The reason? It’s a big one – 15 of the last 17 winners (88%) were […]
There are many ways to try and find the winner of the Grand National each year – but one fruitful angle in recent times is to focus on some key Grand National Trial races. With just three races being responsible for SIX of the last seven Grand National winners at Aintree. Best Grand National Trial […]
Stay on top of all the UK’s free-to-air racing coverage with our up-to-date ITV Racing guide. Here you’ll find details of every meeting being shown across the ITV network, helping you plan your viewing whether it’s midweek action or the big Saturday cards. We refresh this schedule weekly, outlining which races are set to be […]
As the biggest jumps horse race of the year looms, we look back at the last 20 Grand National winners, plus list their trainers, jockeys and winning odds. With top Irish trainer Willie Mullins winning the last two runnings as he goes in search of a famous Aintree three-timer. Recent Grand National Winners (Last 20 […]
One of the many questions that gets chucked about in the build-up to the biggest steeplechase in the world each year is – how many mares have won the Grand National? This is because punters often like to back the female runners in the race in true ‘Girl Power’ fashion. But just how many mares […]
When it comes to picking your Grand National horses there are many favoured options – especially for the ‘once-a-year’ punters. These include siding with a favourite name, number or some eye-catching jockey colours and, of course, backing the Grand National grey horses in the race. Dessert Orchid Started The ‘Grey Horse Crazy’ In The 1980’s […]
