Betfair Betting Podcast

Friday Cheltenham Preview with Rachael Blackmore | Racing…Only Bettor

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Friday at Cheltenham and that means one thing: the jumps are back. Host Vanessa Ryle is joined by our top tipping team, Sam Turner and Dan Bar...

Champions League matchday three preview | Football…Only Bettor

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liverpool’s form has gone from bad to worse after they fell to a fourth consecutive defeat at the hands of rivals Man United.  Briefly diverting t...

Liverpool v Man United preview | Football…Only Bettor

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After suffering three consecutive league defeats, Liverpool face rivals Man United on Sunday afternoon looking to get back to winning ways. Host Kevi...

British Champions Day Preview | Racing…Only Bettor

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s British Champions day and Vanessa Ryle is joined by our top tipping team Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Katie Midwinter to break down Saturday’s ...

Nottingham Forest’s set-piece woes | Football…Only Bettor

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The pressure is well and truly on Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou ahead of the visit of Chelsea on Saturday afternoon.  Premier League fo...

“A really exciting Dewhurst” | Newmarket & York Preview | Racing…Only Bettor

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All eyes are on Group 1 action at Newmarket, plus three races from York on ITV this Saturday. Join Vanessa Ryle alongside racing experts Sam Turner, K...

ITV Racing Saturday & l’Arc Preview | Racing…Only Bettor

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Vanessa Ryle, alongside racing experts Sam Turner, Katie Midwinter and Dan Barber, for a packed race card for Saturday. The action-packed ITV Rac...

Brentford v Manchester City best bets | Football…Only Bettor

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can Brentford spring another surprise at home to Manchester City? Our top tipping team have spotted a goalscoring angle worth a look. Host Kevin Hatch...

Chelsea v Liverpool Preview | Football…Only Bettor

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

League leaders Liverpool travel to injury-hit Chelsea as they look to bounce back this weekend. The top tipping team uncover a 72/1 bookings angle and...

Champions League matchday two preview | Football…Only Bettor

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s week two of Europe’s biggest club competition and the Football…Only Bettor team return with their top angles on the Betfair Sportsbook and ...

Newcastle v Arsenal best bets | Football…Only Bettor

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal’s injury list keeps growing and the tests don’t get any easier with a tough trip to Newcastle.Will the top-tipping team look to oppose Ars...

Newmarket & Haydock Preview | Racing..Only Bettor

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Vanessa Ryle is joined by Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Katie Midwinter as they tip six races on ITV Racing from Newmarket and Haydock. The hea...

Can Crystal Palace stop the league leaders? | Football…Only Bettor

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from midweek League Cup action, Liverpool look to keep their perfect Premier League record intact as they face unbeaten Crystal Palace. Palace a...

Ryder Cup 2025 preview | Golf...Only Bettor

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every two years, 24 of the best players from Europe and the United States go head-to-head in match play competition. On Friday, the Ryder Cup returns...

Arsenal v Man City best bets | Football…Only Bettor

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A box office clash awaits on Sunday afternoon as Arsenal host Man City with both sides looking to put down a marker in the Premier League title race. ...

Ayr Gold Cup Day & Newbury Preview | Racing…Only Bettor

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing Only Bettor team returns this Saturday with full coverage of all nine live ITV races from Ayr & Newbury. Dan Barber and Katie Midwinter br...

Merseyside Derby preview | Football…Only Bettor

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from another late winner in midweek, Liverpool are looking to maintain their 100% Premier League record when they face Everton in the lunchtime ...

Champions League 25/26 preview | Football…Only Bettor

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another season of Europe’s biggest club competition is upon us and the Football…Only Bettor team are in town to run through the best outright angl...

Manchester derby preview | Football…Only Bettor

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The football world is relishing the prospect of a Manchester derby this weekend – our top-tipping team meanwhile, are not as much! Host Kevin Hatch...

St Leger & ITV Racing Preview | Racing...Only Bettor

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vanessa Ryle is joined by Timeform's Dan Barber and new team member Katie Midwinter from betting.betfair to preview Saturday’s ITV Racing from Donca...

The return of Ange Postecoglou | Football…Only Bettor

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matchday four sees the arrival of the first new manager in the Premier League, albeit it’s a familiar face in Ange Postecoglou. After replacing Nun...

The Betfair Sprint Preview from Haydock | Racing…Only Bettor

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Vanessa Ryle, alongside racing experts Sam Turner and Dan Barber, for a preview of the Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock. The trio dissect the race,...

Downpours & Outsiders Saturday Preview | Racing…Only Bettor

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest episode of Betfair’s racing podcast, where we’re gearing up for a wet weekend across Sandown, Chester, and Beverley. With th...

Liverpool v Arsenal preview | Football…Only Bettor

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Super Sunday is headlined by Liverpool v Arsenal this weekend as the title contenders go head-to-head at Anfield looking to land a sucker punch ahead ...

What now for Ruben Amorim? | Football…Only Bettor

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Man United were humiliated in midweek after losing on penalties to League Two side Grimsby and Ruben Amorim now faces an uphill battle to keep the fan...

Newcastle v Liverpool preview | Football…Only Bettor

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Newcastle v Liverpool is the highly anticipated Monday Night Football fixture which has plenty of added spice given the transfer speculation around Al...

York Ebor Festival Saturday Day 4 | Racing…Only Bettor

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the final day at York and the Racing Only Bettor team are across it all, with the team throwing up some massive prices on the Ebor. Kevin Blak...

York Ebor Festival Friday Day 3 | Racing…Only Bettor

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing Only Bettor team return this Friday with 5 live ITV races from York Ebor festival day 3. Kevin Blake and Dan Barber bring their best bets ...

The Graham Potter derby | Football…Only Bettor

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

West Ham’s opening day defeat against newly promoted Sunderland has raised eyebrows and not in a good way, particularly for manager Graham Potter, w...

Newbury, Ripon & Newmarket Preview | Racing…Only Bettor

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing Only Bettor team are back to cover all the action from Newbury, Ripon and Newmarket on ITV this Saturday with all seven live races previewe...

Premier League matchday one bets | Football…Only Bettor

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The new Premier League season kicks off under the lights at Anfield as reigning champions Liverpool take on Bournemouth. Host Kevin Hatchard is joine...

Premier League 2025/26 season preview | Football…Only Bettor

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025/26 Premier League season is just around the corner and anticipation is peaking ahead of what is set to be an incredibly competitive campaign!...

Boom time for Shuwari | Racing...Only Bettor

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing...Only Bettor team are back to cover all the action from Ascot, Haydock and Newmarket on ITV this Saturday with all nine live races preview...

Championship 2025/26 season preview | Football...Only Bettor

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The new Championship season is back and so too is a new season of Football…Only Bettor! Host Kevin Hatchard is joined by EFL experts Mark O’Haire...

The Last Hurrah | Weighed-In

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Weighed-In team for the final time covered the outstanding performances from across the week at Goodwood and Galway with some international racing...

Who wins the battle of the Summer Handicap? | Racing...Only Bettor

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing Only Bettor team are back for their second show of the week to cover all the action from Day 5 of Glorious Goodwood and Newmarket on ITV th...

Weather watch is on for Friday at Goodwood | Racing...Only Bettor

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing Only Bettor team are back to cover all the action from Day 4 of Glorious Goodwood on ITV this Friday in a bumper show covering all five liv...

Calandagan is a world class horse | Weighed-In

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Weighed In team are back to cover the outstanding performances from across the weekend at Ascot and York with some international racing also chuck...

The King George to be a romantic renewal | Racing...Only Bettor

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing Only Bettor team are back to cover all the action from Ascot and York on ITV this Saturday with all eight live races previewed including an...

What next for Al Riffa? | Weighed-In

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Weighed In team are back to cover the outstanding performances from across the weekend at Newbury, Market Rasen and The Curragh, with some interna...

Anthelia all the way in the Super Sprint | Racing...Only Bettor

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing Only Bettor team are back to cover all the action from Newbury, Market Rasen and The Curragh on ITV this Saturday with all eight live races...

The Open Championship Preview | Golf…Only Bettor

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sky Sports’ Sarah Stirk, Ben Coley and Dave Tyndall preview The Open Championship at Royal Portrush. The Betfair team break down the course in de...

Super Saturday Review | Weighed-In

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Weighed In team are back to cover the outstanding performances from across Super Saturday, with some international racing also chucked into the mi...

80/1 swing can kick off the day with a bang | Racing...Only Bettor

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing Only Bettor team are back for their second show of the week to cover all the action from Newmarket, York and Ascot on ITV this Saturday wit...

Hoping for a Spicy Friday | Racing...Only Bettor

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing Only Bettor team are back to cover all the action from Newmarket and York on ITV this Friday in a bumper show covering all of the six live ...

The Late Late Show | Weighed-In

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Weighed In team are back to cover the outstanding performances from across the week at Sandown, Haydock and Deauville, with some International rac...

Lay Ombudsman in the Eclipse | Racing...Only Bettor

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing Only Bettor team are back to cover all the action from Sandown and Haydock on ITV this Saturday with all the seven live races previewed.  ...

Aim Lambourn at the Arc | Weighed-In

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Weighed In team are back to cover the outstanding performances from across the week at the Curragh, Newcastle, York and Saint-Cloud. As well as th...

Up The Sergeant Wilko | Racing…Only Bettor

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

9 live ITV races with the 'Pitmans Derby' taking centre stage at 3.15pm. Suprise, suprise, Kev is keen on an Irish runner in the big race while Dan is...

Best bets busting 23 points! | Cricket...Only Bettor

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Hawkins, Sam Collins, Richard Mann and Paul Krishnamurty are back to find the best value bets for West Indies v Australia in the first test and ask...

2025 Royal Ascot Review | Weighed-In

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Weighed In team are back to cover the 2025 Royal Ascot review, talking through the outstanding performances across the five days of action.   T...

Day 5 Royal Ascot Preview | Racing…Only Bettor

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The fifth and final day of what has been a fantastic week of top quality racing and the team have been in great form. All 3 land on the same selection...

Day 4 Royal Ascot Preview | Racing…Only Bettor

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing Only Bettor team are back with their day 4 preview for the 2025 Royal Ascot meeting.   Sam Turner, Kevin Blake, and Dan Barber make up t...

Day 3 Royal Ascot Preview | Racing…Only Bettor

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Day 3 and the top tipping team in the business are in flying form. Kev is very sweet on a Aidan O'Brien second string in the 3.05pm while, in the same...

Day 2 Royal Ascot Preview | Racing…Only Bettor

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Day 2 of the Royal meeting and the early rising Racing Only Bettor team are an a tipping mission. Kev and Sam are hoping for a Kiss to start the day i...

Ultimate betting guide to England v India | Cricket...Only Bettor

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Hawkins, Sam Collins and Paul Krishnamurty have all the best angles for the England v India series and first Test as they do a deep dive across all...

Day 1 Royal Ascot Preview | Racing…Only Bettor

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing Only Bettor team are back with their day 1 preview for the 2025 Royal Ascot meeting.   Sam Turner, Kevin Blake, and Dan Barber make up t...

Star Of Mehmas is the nap | Racing…Only Bettor

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

7 ITV races across 3 tracks on Saturday and the team are not short of opinions or betting options. Dan thinks it Absurde to suggest that the fav could...

2025 Royal Ascot Preview | Racing…Only Bettor

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing Only Bettor team are back with their 2025 Royal Ascot Preview ahead of the five days of action at the Berkshire track. Kevin Blake, and Da...

US Open 2025 Preview | Golf...Only Bettor

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All eyes turn to Oakmont for the third golf major of the year – the US Open. Sky Sports’ Sarah Stirk is joined by the top-tipping duo – Ben Co...

A 100/1 bet for the World test Championship final! | Cricket...Only Bettor

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Hawkins, Paul Krishnamurty and Richard Mann have the unmissable guide to the WTC final between Australia and South Africa with trades, strategies a...

Epsom | Weighed-In

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The team take you through the ups and downs of Epsom Derby meeting. You may not have heard but Kev tipped the combination tricast in the big race and...

I like Tennessee Stud and Lambourn | Racing…Only Bettor

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday is the turn of the boys and a fascinating renewal of the Derby with 19 runners set to face the starter. Kev's not sure about Ruling Court sta...

Revoir is my pick in the Oaks | Racing…Only Bettor

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a classic weekend of horse racing and who better to mark your card that the top tipsters in the business. The ladies take centre stage on Friday ...

Paul Nicholls Team Chase domination? | Weighed-In

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Derby Week and the team are back together to discuss the big racing stories from the weekend just gone, including an out of season shout out to...

Duran Can | Racing…Only Bettor

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

7 ITV races across 3 tracks with a couple of G3's at Haydock Park taking centre stage on Saturday. Both Kev and Dan are being Brave with their nap whi...

Champions League final preview | Football…Only Bettor

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PSG and Inter Milan go to battle on Saturday night bidding to be crowned the Kings of Europe in the final showdown of the 2024/25 season.  Luis Enri...

Punjab’s IPL title to lose? | Cricket...Only Bettor

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Hawkins, Sam Collins, Paul Krishnamurty and Richard Mann have the latest IPL outright analysis plus best bets for Pakistan v Bangladesh and the fir...

King Ralph sitting on his Salisbury throne | Weighed-In

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The gang are back together for a review of all the weekends action from the Curragh and beyond. Just how good were Field Of Gold and Lake Victoria, Is...

Premier League final day | Football…Only Bettor

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2024/25 Premier League season concludes on Sunday afternoon with the race for European football still all to play for on the final. Nottingham Fo...

It's an American Affair | Racing…Only Bettor

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some cracking racing this weekend and the top team return to take you through 10 live ITV races across 4 different tracks on Saturday. Kev is napping ...

Rachael Blackmore Exclusive - Retirement, career and what’s next

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In her first interview since announcing her retirement Rachael Blackmore talks exclusively to Betfair about making the decision, the early struggles, ...

IPL and Test match combo! | Cricket...Only Bettor

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Hawkins, Paul Krishnamurty and Richard Mann are back with the best bets for three IPL matches, including Mumbai Indians v Delhi Capitals, Gujarat T...

Europa League final best bets | Football…Only Bettor

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The clash in Bilbao looks set to be a mouth-watering showdown, with Tottenham and Man United both in desperate need of a trophy to put aside their oth...

He's not one for the Derby | Weighed-In

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A tough performance by Lead Artist in the Lockinge, and he deserves the plaudits, but Kev recons that Ryan Moore would love too have another go on Dan...

Easy for Al Aasy | Racing…Only Bettor

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A fascinating renewal of the Group 1 Lockinge is the centre piece of 7 ITV's races on FA Cup Final day. Kevin Blake is very excited by Ides Of March i...

Goodison Park’s farewell | Football…Only Bettor

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everton bid farewell to Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon as they host bottom of the table Southampton in what they hope will be the perfect send-off....

FA Cup final preview | Football…Only Bettor

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Crystal Palace are bidding to win their first FA Cup against serial-winners Man City at Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Host Kevin Hatchard is ...

Saucy Jane to ease the pain | Racing…Only Bettor

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The third and final day of York's Dante meeting and the Yorkshire Cup is the feature event with 6 live races on ITV. Both Kev and Sam are keen on Sauc...

USPGA 2025 Preview | Golf...Only Bettor

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Masters may well go down as one of the greatest majors ever with Rory Mcilroy making history winning Golf's grand slam. Can he follow it up wi...

It's tough but the right decision | Weighed-In

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a big week in Horse Racing and the team get straight into it with a difference of opinion about the French 1000 Guineas result reversal. Aidan ...

Jamie Vardy’s parting gift | Football…Only Bettor

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Newcastle and Chelsea face-off in what could prove to be a crucial match in the race for Champions League football next season. Spoiler, the Football…...

Candyman Stan can | Racing…Only Bettor

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lingfield host Oaks and Derby trials, the Victoria Cup is the feature event at Ascot while up at Haydock the valuable Swinton hurdle is the first big ...

Al Wasl Storm could catch these on the hop | Racing…Only Bettor

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Chester Cup is centre piece of 6 live ITV races on Friday afternoon and the top tipping team in the business are back to mark your card.  For mo...

The Frank Lampard debate | Football…Only Bettor

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your one-stop shop for the best bets across the football calendar from the Premier League and beyond, with plenty of eye-catching angles on offer.Kevi...

Are RCB the value? | Cricket...Only Bettor

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Hawkins, Paul Krishnamurty, Richard Mann say the top four is confirmed and have best bets for three games: KKR v Chennai, Punjab Kings v Delhi Capi...

Who’ll be European finalists? | Football…Only Bettor

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal head to PSG knowing they must overturn a one-goal first leg deficit in order to reach the Champions League final for only the second time.Kevi...

Ruling Court screams Dawn Approach | Weighed-In

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the Guineas weekend and Punchestown review plus all the news engrossing the world of Horse Racing. The team ponder the likelihood of Ruling Court...

Brentford’s deadly duo | Football…Only Bettor

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liverpool’s Premier League title celebrations roll onto Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon as the Football…Only Bettor panel of Kevin Hatchard, M...

I'm napping Scorthy Champ in the 2000 Guineas | Racing…Only Bettor

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The colts take centre stage in the first Classic of the season and Kev is very bullish on the chances of his beloved Scorthy Champ, but Sam and Dan ar...

How far for Connor Beasley | Racing…Only Bettor

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guineas weekend and it all kicks off with 7 live ITV races on Friday afternoon. The team welcome new contributor Sam Turner to the pod and he wastes l...

EFL final day | Football…Only Bettor

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A dramatic final day of EFL action awaits with the Championship and League One play-off picture still to be decided, so too down at the bottom with te...

IPL Betting Hub | Doubles delight | Cricket...Only Bettor

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Hawkins, Paul Krishnamurty and Richard Mann have all the latest IPL angles and bets. They preview three games: Chennai v Punjab Royals v Mumbai ...

European semi-final best bets | Football…Only Bettor

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal are two games away from reaching their second ever Champions League final, with the hugely impressive joint-favourites PSG standing in their w...

The Weighty National Hunt Awards | Weighed-In

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In our National Hunt season wrap the team give out their annual 'Weighty Awards' covering best performances of both equine and human participants in t...

Minella Cocooner can get there sooner | Racing…Only Bettor

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Willie will or Dan can? that's the question everyone is asking ahead of what's set to be a thrilling day at Sandown. The team land on the same runner ...

Liverpool’s crowning moment | Football…Only Bettor

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liverpool need one point against Tottenham on Sunday afternoon to be crowned English champions for the 20th time and move level with Man United. The ...

Dancing Gemini is fit | Racing…Only Bettor

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before the ringing crescendo that's the final day of the National Hunt season we have a couple of Group races and the small matter of a Classic trial ...

50/1 Wembley punt! | Football…Only Bettor

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Crystal Palace and Aston Villa are bidding for a spot in the FA Cup final as they go to battle at Wembley on Saturday evening. Kevin Hatchard is joine...

Never Apologise, Never Explain | Weighed-In

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A busy week for the team with action from Fairyhouse, Newmarket and the AW Championship to dissect. In news, what's going on with Amphitheatre Racing,...