Joshua Bell, Author at Ladbrokes Blog

UFC 321: Aspinall vs Gane Preview

22 Oct 2025 • Joshua Bell

The heavyweight division has been stagnant for quite some time but is about to be rejuvenated at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi this weekend! Former Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall was elevated to undisputed champion after defeating Curtis Blaydes in July of 2024 and the subsequent retirement of Jon Jones. He will take on former interim champion Ciryl Gane will have his opportunity to become undisputed champion when he takes on Aspinall in the Main Event. Zhang Weili vacated her Strawweight championship in search of a flyweight strap and that has left the belt open for either Mackenzie Dern or…

2025 Caulfield Cup Runner-By-Runner Tips & Preview

17 Oct 2025 • Joshua Bell

One of the three spring carnival feature races, the Group 1 Caulfield Cup is run over 2400m at Caulfield Racecourse under handicap conditions. First run in 1879, the race has been won by some champion staying horses including Rising Fast (1954/55), Galilee (1966) and Might And Power (1997). In recent years the race has been won by overseas horses that have an eye to the Melbourne Cup including Admire Rakti, Best Solution and Mer De Glace. Another quality field has been assembled this year, and we have run through every runner below. 1. Vauban (13) Vauban (FR) ridden by Ryan…

2025 Thousand Guineas Runner-By-Runner Tips & Preview

17 Oct 2025 • Joshua Bell

The Thousand Guineas is run over 1600m at Caulfield Racecourse for three-year-old fillies under set weights conditions. The Group 1 race was first run in 1946 and has been won by some champion fillies, including Wenona Girl (1960), Alinghi (2004) and Miss Finland (2006). Despite there being a dominant favourite in the 2005 edition of the race, we have a cracking field of fillies, and we’ve gone through every runner below in an attempt to find you the winner. 1. Apocalyptic (4) – Michael Freedman Apocalyptic winning the Tea Rose Stakes at Royal Randwick. (Photo: Bradley Photos.) Odds: $2.05 (at time…

UFC Fight Night: De Ridder v Allen Preview

14 Oct 2025 • Joshua Bell

From the bright lights of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil to Vancouver in Canada, to UFC waits for nobody! A Middleweight Main Event with massive implications for the division headlines a fantastic event this weekend as Reinier de Ridder looks to continue his rise when he takes on Brendan Allen. The ever-exciting showman Kevin Holland will face local hope Mike Mallot in the Co-Main Event but there are plenty of quality fights to look forward to. My thoughts and expert UFC Fight Night betting plays can be found below. Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen 2 Units Renier de Ridder…

2025 Toorak Handicap Preview

9 Oct 2025 • Joshua Bell

Run over 1600 meters at Caulfield racecourse is the Group 1 Toorak Handicap, which takes place this weekend on Caulfield Guineas Day. The race was first run in 1881 and has been won by some of our best middle-distance horses, including Galilee (1966), Gunsynd (1971) and More Joyous (2010). Because the race is run under handicap conditions, it is always a great betting race, and we have gone through every runner in the 2025 Toorak Handicap below. Don’t forget to check out our The Punters’ Playbook: Caulfield Spring Carnival Deep Dive for the inside word on the jockeys, trainers and races to…

2025 Might And Power Stakes Preview

9 Oct 2025 • Joshua Bell

The Might And Power Stakes is run over 2000m at Caulfield under weight-for-age conditions and is a launching pad for spring features including the Ladbrokes Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup. Formerly known as the Caulfield Stakes, the Group 1 event was first run in 1886 and has been won by some champions of the Australian turf including Bernborough (1946), Kingston Town (1981,82) and So You Think (2010). A hot field has been assembled in the 2025 Might And Power Stakes and we have gone through every one of them below. Don’t forget to check out our The Punters’…

UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs Gamrot Preview

8 Oct 2025 • Joshua Bell

UFC Fight Night heads to Rio De Janeiro in Brazil for a Lightweight Main Event between former champion Charles Oliveira and Mateusz Gamrot this Sunday. Appearing on the card along with one of Brazil’s favourite sons Oliveira, is Deiveson Figueiredo who will take on Montel Jackson in the Co-Main Event. There are plenty of fun fights on the card and our thoughts and betting plays can be found below. Charles Oliveira vs Mateusz Gamrot 2 Units Charles Oliveira By KO/TKO or Submission @ $2.45 At 35 years of age Charles Oliveira is one of the most decorated fighters on the…

Turnbull Stakes: A Reference for Future Glory

3 Oct 2025 • Joshua Bell

The Group 1 Turnbull Stakes is run over 2000m at Flemington racecourse under set weights and penalties. In terms of a guide to the three big feature races during the Spring carnival, the Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup, history suggests there is no better guide. Previous winners of the Turnbull Stakes in the past include Wakeful (1903), Bernborough (1946), Dulcify (1979) and Let’s Elope (1991) among many others that then went on to win one of the three mentioned above. A deep dive into more recent times does nothing to dispel the data that we have for over…

UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira Preview

1 Oct 2025 • Joshua Bell

After a successful event in Perth last weekend the UFC does not stop as we head to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this weekend for two title fights at UFC 320. The UFC Light Heavyweight belt will be on the line in the main event as we see a rematch between champion Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira. Current UFC Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is looking to defend his belt for a third time as he takes on Cory Sandhagen in the co-main event. We have offered our thoughts and betting plays for the entire main card below. Magomed Ankalaev vs…

UFC Fight Night: Ulberg v Reyes Preview

23 Sep 2025 • Joshua Bell

The greatest sport on the planet returns to the greatest country in the world this weekend when UFC Fight Night heads west again to Perth, Australia. With a card packed full of Australian fighters, the locals are sure to be out in droves, and we can expect a loud crowd to pack the RAC Arena on Sunday. Two top 10 Light Heavyweights will headline the event when Carlos Ulberg continues his rise in the division by taking on Dominick Reyes. There are a host of quality fights on the card and our thoughts and betting plays can be found below.…