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# Tips

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Mark your Card: your best bets for today’s Grade races
With four Graded races to look forward to this afternoon, Declan Smyth gets stuck in for a look at Saturday’s form.
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Nov 3rd 2012, 9:10 AM
Mark your Card: your best bets for today’s Grade races
As Down Royal’s two-day meeting swings into action, Declan Smyth has a look at the form for Friday’s feature race, the Grade 2 WKD Hurdle.
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Nov 2nd 2012, 8:15 AM
Mark your Card: your best bets for the weekend’s Grade races
With races at Aintree and Chepstow to get his teeth into, Declan Smyth combs through the form guide for any helpful hints.
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Oct 27th 2012, 8:20 AM
You betcha! Check out the top three wagers of the GAA weekend
We didn’t think he’d have much of his €100 pocket money left at this stage but Ewan McKenna is still standing. Here are his picks for this weekend.
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Jun 16th 2012, 9:05 AM
Over to you: what advice do you have for people doing the Leaving Cert?
The first day of exams is officially over. Got any suggestions for how students can relax and get through the rest of them?
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Jun 6th 2012, 4:47 PM
You betcha! Check out the top three wagers of the GAA weekend
Having escaped from the office with €100 of our money, Ewan MacKenna spends the summer betting it wisely and promising us a profit via his three tips a week.
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Jun 1st 2012, 12:30 PM
Nine of the most bizarre Amazon reviews
Wacky, weird, and downright wonderful.
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May 12th 2012, 2:00 PM
Mark Your Card: your best bets for a soggy Day 3 at Punchestown
To be honest, your best bet is staying at home with a cup of tea. Declan Smyth takes a look at the form anyway.
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Apr 26th 2012, 10:11 AM
Mark Your Card: your best bets for Day 2 at Punchestown
There were a couple of shocks on day one in Co Kildare, but Declan Smyth is back for more. Here are his three tips for today’s racing at Punchestown.
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Apr 25th 2012, 7:50 AM
A pinsticker’s guide to… the Aintree Grand National
If you’re one of those people who chooses horses in the most unscientific way possible, we’re here to help you in your quest.
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Apr 14th 2012, 9:42 AM
Mark Your Card: your best bets for Day 3 at Aintree
Declan Smyth advised three winners on yesterday’s card. Go on, have a look at his picks for Grand National day.
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Apr 14th 2012, 8:13 AM
Mark Your Card: your best bets for Day 2 at Aintree
A few favourites were turned over yesterday but don’t worry, Declan Smyth is back with tips to get you through this afternoon’s racing on Merseyside.
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Apr 13th 2012, 8:43 AM
Mark Your Card: your best bets for Day 1 at Aintree
Grand National weekend starts here. Declan Smyth has four tips to get you through the afternoon’s racing on Merseyside.
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Apr 12th 2012, 10:39 AM
A pinsticker's guide to... the Irish Grand National
If you’re looking for something to stick a pin in ahead of today’s big race, look no further.
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Apr 9th 2012, 10:12 AM
Mark Your Card: your best bets for today’s racing at Fairyhouse
Let Declan Smyth take you by the hand and lead you through a world of pure imagination. And horse racing. Mostly horse racing.
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Apr 8th 2012, 10:00 AM
Mark Your Card: your best bets for the weekend's racing
With Cheltenham just around the corner, Declan Smyth trawls through today’s cards in search of some final pointers. Here are his tips for today.
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Feb 25th 2012, 9:20 AM
Mark Your Card: your best bets for Betfair Day at Newbury
With some top Cheltenham contenders set to go to post, Declan Smyth picks us a few winners from today’s rescheduled card at Newbury.
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Feb 17th 2012, 8:25 AM
Injury derails Last Instalment's Cheltenham challenge
The dual Grade 1 winner has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a tendon injury.
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Feb 15th 2012, 5:40 PM
Synchronised saddled with top weight for 2012 Grand National
JP McManus’s horse heads the weights, with 31 Irish-trained runners declared for this year’s Aintree showpiece.
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Feb 14th 2012, 1:23 PM
Mark Your Card: your best bets for Hennessy Gold Cup day
Declan Smyth gets us ready for a big day of racing at Leopardstown. Here are his selections.
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Feb 12th 2012, 8:10 AM
Mark Your Card: your best bets for the weekend's racing
“It’s Trials Day, Trials Day, gotta get down on…” Ah, forget it. Check out Declan Smyth’s tips here.
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Jan 28th 2012, 9:15 AM
Mark your Card: your best bets for the weekend's racing
Ahead of a bumper day of racing in Britain and Ireland, Declan Smyth picks you a handful of winners. He hopes.
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Jan 21st 2012, 11:53 AM
Mark Your Card: your best bets for the weekend's racing
Declan Smyth previews this afternoon’s big race, the Grade 2 Leamington Hurdle at Warwick.
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Jan 14th 2012, 10:05 AM
Mark Your Card: your best bets for the weekend's racing
Racing analyst Declan Smyth kicks off the new year with a look at today’s Grade One contest at Sandown, the Tolworth Hurdle.
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Jan 7th 2012, 8:20 AM
11 things you should never put on your CV
Looking for a job in the new year? Then take our advice and make sure not to put these on it…
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Jan 2nd 2012, 11:00 AM
Mark your Card: your best bets for the weekend’s racing
Racing tipster Declan Smyth had a 5/2 winner as well as a near miss at big odds last time out. Here are his selections for this weekend’s graded races.
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Dec 17th 2011, 7:25 AM
Mark your Card: Your best bets for the weekend's racing
We take a look at the runners and riders for today’s feature, the Group 2 Lonsdale Cup at York.
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Aug 20th 2011, 10:15 AM
Fitting the green jacket: John Duggan's US Masters tips
We look after you don’t we? After he held your hand through Cheltenham, Today FM’s John Duggan returns with his picks for Augusta. You’re quite welcome.
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Apr 7th 2011, 10:24 AM
Mark Your Card: Aintree Day One
Fresh from a successful four days in the Cotswolds, Mark Hobbs is back to preview the first day of the Grand National meeting.
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Apr 7th 2011, 10:23 AM
Mark Your Card: St Patrick's Day
Mark Hobbs’ nap choice romped home yesterday to the delight of those in TheScore office. Find out what he picked today here.
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Mar 17th 2011, 11:35 AM
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