RACING OUTLOOK
Mighty Spain set to reign on the world stage once again
STORY OF THE LAST FOUR WORLD CUPS
WORLD CUP
STAKING PLAN
Everything in place for Mbappe to make history
Yamal has the talent to catch the eye
Socceroos have every chance in tight group
Japan ready to nail their chance
Scotland set to get off to the perfect start in Foxborough
Strengthened England should keep clean sheet
Co-hosts could be hard to break down
Expect tight clash in close-fought group
Canada to kick off campaign in style
Concerns around US defence look justified
Morocco may make Selecao work hard for the three points
Swiss should be able to stroll to opening victory
In-form Germany look set to overwhelm Blue Wave defence
Turkey’s talent should see them past Socceroos
Blue Samurai look capable of exposing Dutch shortcomings
Draw specialists Ecuador could frustrate Ivorians
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WORLD CUP 2026
Favourites Spain should not succumb to a seismic shock
Swedes’ defence look unlikely to hold their own
Belgians set to prove too much for the Pharaohs
Expect Bielsa’s boys to discover their early groove
Iranian test may prove too tough for All Whites
HOW TO READ THE FORM
HOW TO USE RFO’S TRUE ODDS
Fitzpatrick primed to swoop at Osprey Valley
SELECTIONS
Mexico and Swiss ready to roll but Qatar are misfiring
SOCCER BETTING HOTLINE
Brighton on Tuesday and I cannot wait
BIRCHY’S BETS PRIDE READY TO ROAR
It’ll take a while for Epsom to blossom
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Team RFO’s take on the big stories Cellini debacle a negative but there was a big positive
Tuesday Racing
Wednesday Racing
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COMING UP THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS
Improving Danger can complete the hat-trick
WHAT WE LEARNED IN THE LAST SEVEN DAYS
THIS WEEK’S PICKS
Zain can provide in-form Haggas with another win
Pleasing mix of old and young
Step up in trip just the ticket for Morven
SOUTHWELL
BRIGHTON CAPE TORONADA
TUESDAY CARLISLE
Murphy form points to a big run from Kyoto
Pipe has his string in good shape
It’s Stuart’s time to win
Storm Point to strike for in-form yard
FRIDAY NEWTON ABBOT
FRIDAY GOODWOOD
FRIDAY
FRIDAY SANDOWN
Skukuza will be of interest in Royal Hunt Cup
Quick dividend for Regal Renaissance
Cellini ruling hard to square with our case
Sandown should suit Mezzna
Al Qareem can win York prize for a second time
Shorter trip to help Percy get back to his best
Form boosts point to a big Zowal run in handicap
Rail can go one better
SATURDAY
Loki has more to offer now upped to in trip
SUNDAY DONCASTER
The whole universe is open to Spaceboy
Winning debut for Heritage on the cards
NOT TO BE MISSED CENTRUM
Trainer: Owen Burrows
Munster Oaks is at the mercy of Elana
Goldie’s Altareq to appreciate York trip
Cinderello primed for hat-trick
Sunflower to blossom at Market
Paradise to win on the Knavesmire
TREBLE ON THE CARDS
NO ARGUMENT Trainer: Aidan O’Brien
BAY OF BRILLIANCE
PATH TO VICTORY
KEEP AN EYE ON
Green Impact can bring Group 1 form to York Listed race
TIME TEST TOP-RATED
HOW TIME TEST WORKS
EXPERT JURY