If you are new to betting on horse racing, or even if you just have a punt a few times a year then the thought of tackling the Grand National – a race with 40 runners in – can often be a daunting affair. However - don't worry - as with reams of trends and stats at your disposal there has never been a better time to be a horse racing punter.

Almost everyone is predicting a World Series rematch between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians. Will the World Series hangover affect Cleveland? Or will the Indians return to the World Series to win their first title since 1948?

The NCAA college basketball tournament has reached the quarterfinals, aptly dubbed the Elite Eight. Four teams play on Saturday to determine which two will advance to the Final Four. #1 Kansas plays #3 Oregon in the Midwest regional finals hosted in Kansas City, Missouri. Meanwhile, #11 Xavier will try to keep their magical run going when they meet #1 Gonzaga in the West regional finals in San Jose, California.

Matchbook making winning on racing more profitable!

Matchbook to sponsor 16 fixtures at Sandown and Kempton Park including key Cheltenham warm-up and consolation races.

Personal attacks were the staple of the second presidential debate with Trump threatening Clinton with jail and attacking Hillary for her husband's actions

With new managers, record breaking signings, and a wide open race for the title, the new Premier League season looks like being a seriously exciting betting contest