Ciaran Murphy is a seasoned horse racing analyst with a keen eye on the Cheltenham Festival ante-post markets. A passionate follower of National Hunt racing, he has spent years studying trends, form, and betting strategies to uncover value in novice hurdles, chases, and Championship races. Known for combining insightful analysis with practical betting advice, Ciaran provides readers with expert previews, tips, and market commentary to give them an edge ahead of every Cheltenham Festival.
The 2026 Dublin Racing Festival continues on Sunday 1st February, and our tipster Ciaran Murphy has picked out his DRF betting tips for each race on the Leopardstown Day 2 card. We get underway at 12.40pm and eight races are…
4.50 The Grade 2 Mares chase sees Cheltenham 1-2 reoppose in Dinoble and BRIDES HILL (7/1) as well as the unlucky Alegorie De Vassey. I am taking a chance on Gavin Cromwell's mare to turn the form as I simply…
After the Bloodbath of Day 1, Day 2 returned to relative normality. Willie Mullins trained favourites won all 3 grade 1s on the day. For our picks, Kaid Dauthie provided a much needed winner, while the King of Prs picked…
As we examine the cards day 2 of the 2025 Punchestown Festival, it should be noted that Punchestown can often throw up some funny results, and yesterday did just that! Some horses have been to multiple festivals and have just…
Ciaran has been through the big races on day 1 of the 2025 Punchestown Festival and picked his best bets as well as a quick look at the handicaps. As we examine the cards for the last spring festival of…
The modern Grand National bears little resemblance to the race of old, but from a punting point of view, it has actually become easier to pick a winner. If we take out the 50/1 2022 winner, Noble Yeats, the average…
