Horse racing betting tips for events at the likes of Plumpton, Pontefract, and Windsor on October 17.

Horse racing remains one of the popular sports in the United Kingdom and the interest has only been going places in the last couple of years with the advancements made to some popular racetracks. Horse racing today features historic courses like Plumpton along with races in Ireland at the likes of Roscommon.

Plumpton

Even though some of the prestigious events at Plumpton racecourse take place during the winter, the track has been hosting races since the 19th century. As a result, it becomes an inevitable part of horse racing history in the United Kingdom. The Gerald Karn-Smith Memorial Chase at 16:00 is expected to be the popular event amongst horse racing betting offers. Most of the runners in this event have not raced much in the last few months, and they should have a lot of energy to make this a very close contest.

Going is good to firm-good in places.

16:00 - MORE BUCK'S is in great shape. He won at Fontwell on the 1st of October after a 456-day break. He's always placed well so there should be no difficulty here but it's still a risky bet.

Pontefract

Located West Yorkshire, Pontefract has a long of popularity in this region – and amongst bet online enthusiasts – with many of the horses that won at this course going on to win major events. It is, therefore, especially popular amongst trainers. Events like the EBF Stallions Bet totetrifecta At totesport.com Silver Tankard Stakes will be hugely popular amongst punters. Entry is only for two-year-old horses and there is some pretty tough competition with the likes of Kings Gift and Outre Mer rated as favourites in the latest horse racing betting tips.

Going is soft and low numbers have a slight advantage in sprints.

16:40 - BURMESE has not been disgraced in pattern company this term. He's expected to take full advantage of this sudden drop in class to start a great race. Oriental Fox is in a great form and the market also supports hurdler Foxcub on his Flat debut.

Windsor

Windsor course, which primarily hosts events during the summer, usually acts as the entry point for young and upcoming horses. Ivor Laws Memorial Handicap at 16:20 will be popular if the interest from horse racing betting tips is taken into account. The event is expected to be a straightforward fight between the likes of Exoteric and Ocean Eleven if recent form must take into account. This 44 run event will test the horses to the maximum. As the course is rated between good and firm, it should guarantee some horse racing action. It is also possible to find the best odds surrounding events like the Sportsable Nursery at 15:20.

Going is good to firm-good in places. High numbers hold an advantage in sprints.

14:20 - EVANESCENT took full advantage of the handicapper's mercy when regained the winning thread at Brighton a few weeks ago. In a very tightly-knit claimer, he hopes he can get back on top. Caitie is consistent and Flowing Clarets will definitely find this less demanding than her last race.