Hugh Taylor

Hugh is currently on holiday and is being covered by Anthony Ennis

Hugh gives a daily indication of when the column will be published via Twitter.com (username is HughRacing). You can also listen to a Final Furlong Podcast special in which Hugh explains the methodology behind the column here.

FAQ: Click here to read Hugh's answers to your most frequently asked questions.

You can view his monthly figures by clicking the links below:
2022 results
2021 results ROI 1.40 +281 pts
2020 results ROI 1.13 +66.37pts
2019 results ROI 1.16 +101.38pts
2018 results ROI 1.55 +345pts
2017 results ROI 1.46 +282pts
2016 results ROI 1.44 +281pts
2015 results ROI 1.34 +207pts
2014 results ROI 1.32 +199.79pts
2013 results ROI 1.32 +210pts
2012 results ROI 1.31 +222.65pts
2011 results ROI 1.28 +302.64 pts
2010 results ROI 1.23 +324.79 pts
2009 results ROI 1.26 +500.36 pts

At The Races Tipsters

James Flaherty

Friday 17 July

Covering for Hugh Taylor, James tipped 7-1, 7-2 and 3-1 winners last Friday, and a week on he now...

Friday horses to follow: Newbury

Thursday 16 July

Matt Chapman is reporting for Sky Sports Racing at Newbury on Friday and has nominated five runners...

Jamie Lynch's guide: Weatherbys Super Sprint

Friday 17 July

Our Senior Form Analyst provides a detailed guide to the valuable two-year-old feature at Newbury...

Ratings Hub

Friday 17 July

Our Ratings Hub service - featuring Speed, Form and unique FormPlus figures - has top tips and...

Daily Greyhound Tips

Friday 17 July

Blazeaway Rocket (9-1) landed for Dani last time and she returns on Friday with a bet in each heat...

Horse-by-horse guide: Diana Stakes

Wednesday 15 July

Peter Fornatale runs the rule over the runners and riders in Saturday's Grade 1 Diana Stakes at...

Horse-by-horse guide: Haskell Stakes

Thursday 16 July

Peter Fornatale analyses all seven runners set to contest Monmouth Park’s Grade 1 feature on Saturday - live on Sky Sports Racing.

Barry Faulkner's US Racing Preview

Thursday 16 July

Barry tipped Tuesday winner Mr Loooch (7/4) and now has four Thursday selections across Saratoga and Woodbine - live on Sky Sports Racing from 9.38pm.

Laurent Barbarin

Wednesday 15 July

Laurent found the Group 2 Prix de Malleret scorer on Tuesday, and he returns with a couple of bets at Compiègne on Thursday - live on Sky Sports Racing.

Total Performance Data tips

Thursday 16 July

Adam Mills fired in a 9-4 midweek winner, and he returns with a pair of selections on Thursday at Chepstow and Saratoga - both live on Sky Sports Racing.

Graham Harte's Purebred Arabian preview

Thursday 16 July

Al Sharid (11-8) was a 4pts winning bet in Graham’s last column. He returns on Thursday with an each-way selection at Chepstow, live on Sky Sports Racing.

Ante-Post Focus

Thursday 02 July

Gary tipped a 12-1 Royal Ascot scorer and a 25-1 Northumberland Plate winner and has latest fancies for the for the Bunbury Cup, John Smith's Cup and St Leger.

Paul Quigley's US Racing Preview

Wednesday 15 July

Paul previews four Wednesday races between Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, both live on Sky Sports Racing, nominating his best bets.

Tim Carroll's Hong Kong tips

Monday 13 July

Tim takes aim at Hong Kong's final fixture of the season at Happy Valley on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports Racing.

Kate Tracey

Sunday 12 July

Kate returns with a trio of selections across Sunday's action from Perth and Stratford.

Declan Rix

Saturday 11 July

Declan tipped Sandown winner Rumstar (3-1; 20p Rule4) this time last week and returns with a couple of each-way Saturday selections for Newmarket and York.

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