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Betting firm Fitzdares say that St James's Palace Stakes hotpot Bow Echo (Night Of Thunder) is the best backed horse on day one at Royal Ascot - but trader Mark Cancea revealed that Venetian Sun, as short as 2-1 favourite for the Commonwealth Cup, is by far the most popular horse in the ante-post wagering for the meeting on the whole.  Punters seem to believe that 2,000 Guineas winner Bow Echo is the real deal, according to Cancea, who said Fitzdares have seen one-way traffic for George Boughey's stable star...

Fitzdares has announced a new two-year partnership with National Hunt trainer Jamie Snowden, who enjoyed his best season to date in 2025/26 when earning just shy of £1.2 million in prize-money. Among 86 winners for the team at Folly House, Lambourn was Johnny's Jury (Jukebox Jury), who notably won the G1 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Together, Fitzdares and Jamie Snowden Racing will collaborate on a series of exclusive owner and member experiences, as well as providing behind-the-scenes content throughout the National Hunt season, bringing racing fans...

Fitzdares bookmakers say they are more than happy to take on Derby favourite Benvenuto Cellini (Frankel) at odds of 2-1 and nominated 11-1 chance James J Braddock (Zarak) as being the most likely danger to the Aidan O'Brien-trained market leader. Benvenuto Cellini shot to the head of the Derby betting after winning the Chester Vase by over four lengths earlier this month. His odds hardened further on Wednesday when O'Brien confirmed that stablemate and impressive Dee Stakes winner Constitution River (Wootton Bassett), who had been a general 4-1 chance for...

Fitzdares will be the presenting partner for Goodwood's season opener, their May Festival and for Three Friday Nights, the bookmaker and Goodwood announced on Thursday. The seasonal opener is Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2. The May Festival takes place on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23. Finally, Three Friday Nights, a crossover of horseracing and live music, will take place on June 5, 12, and 19. Hermione Drummond Moray, Fitzdares sponsorship, events and client director, said, "We're thrilled to be teaming up with Goodwood as official presenting...

Coolmore's dual Group 1-winning juvenile Blackbeard is the 6/5 favourite with Fitzdares to be crowned Britain and Ireland's leading first-season sire by number of winners in 2026, ahead of Shadwell's Minzaal at 7/4. Fitzdares launched its market on Tuesday, four days out from the Brocklesby Stakes at Doncaster, the first two-year-old race of the year in Britain. Whilst both Blackbeard and Minzaal are without a representative among the 22 entries published on Monday, it's likely to be just a matter of time before their two-year-olds start to appear in large...

The bookmaker Fitzdares has appointed Hermione Drummond Moray to the position of events and client director. In her new role, Drummond Moray will lead Fitzdares' events strategy and partnerships, working closely with clients to support the brand's growth across sport, racing and lifestyle. Drummond Moray began her career with Coolmore in Australia, before moving into Thoroughbred marketing at the Sydney-based agency Kick Collective. Most recently, she served as senior account manager at Barnes Thompson in Newmarket, where she managed the advertising account for Tattersalls UK. "We are delighted to welcome...

The market has reacted to the blistering start Blue Point (Ire) has had with his two-year-olds with the Kildangan-based stallion trimmed into 5-6 favouritism for first-season sire honours with Fitzdares.  Blue Point is operating at a 50 per cent strike-rate, with four winners on the board already in Britain and Ireland, as well as another in France. He has also enjoyed notable success with his offspring in the sales ring at the domestic breeze-up sales.  The in-demand youngster leads Ten Sovereigns (Ire), whose only runner in Britain and Ireland was...

Premium UK bookmaker Fitzdares is ready to break new ground as it launches in Canada this week after receiving its iGaming Operator Registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) in March. It is the 140-year-old bookmaker's first foray outside of the UK. The launch, which is under contract with iGaming Ontario as the exclusive bookmaker, seeks to expand its portfolio and capitalise on a passionate Canadian sporting fanbase. A Super Bowl launch party will be held at Fitzdares' latest luxury pop-up, as their first 100 clients gather...

The bookmaker Fitzdares makes Dubawi (Ire) 13/8 favourite to be champion sire for the first time. Darley's 20-year-old elite sire was third in last year's table in Britain and Ireland behind Frankel (GB) and Galileo (Ire), and he enjoyed an annus mirabilis on the international stage, becoming the first stallion to be responsible for three Grade I winners at the same Breeders' Cup meeting in Yibir (GB), Space Blues (Ire) and Modern Games (Ire). Juddmonte's reigning champion Frankel is second-favourite to retain his title at 15/8, with the 12-time champion Galileo (Ire),...

Fitzdares, the British bookmaker that has been taking bets since 1882, will have a North American launch in the coming weeks with the opening of an Ontario operation. Fitzdares received its iGaming Operator Registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) this month. Subject to final approvals, Fitzdares will be one of the first sports betting and iCasino operators to have its registration approved by the AGCO. Canada will join the United Kingdom and Ireland to become the third country where Fitzdares operates real-money online gaming. "We are...

The Coolmore Stud sire Sioux Nation (Scat Daddy), who won the G1 Phoenix S. at two, has been made the 1-2 favourite in the Leading First-Season Sire race by Fitzdares. Close behind him in the market is the 9-4 shot and G1 Flying Five S. victor Havana Grey (GB) (Havana Gold {Ire}), who stands at Whitsbury Manor Stud. Rounding out the top three chances is fellow Coolmore Stud stallion and Classic winner Saxon Warrior (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) at 6-1. Below are the stallions listed by Fitzdares: Sioux Nation at...

The winners of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Flat Breeders' Awards sponsored by Fitzdares were revealed at Chippenham Park on Sept. 2. Spread across 14 categories, the best of British bloodstock was toasted at the event, which was hosted by Gina Bryce. The Andrew Devonshire Award, which honours outstanding contribution to the industry went to Lady Emma Balding. She is the wife of former trainer Ian and mother of broadcaster Clare and Classic-winning son Andrew. Also a former TBA Trustee, Lady Balding assisted in the creation of the Retraining of Racehorses...