"You wouldn't want a season ticket for these two, with unders in almost 70% of their games you dont get much entertainment. Caen have had unders in 14 of their last 16 games!
Chateauroux are just as bad with unders in almost 70% of their games, the reverse fixture saw only 1 goal and this could be one to forget. "
Le Havre v Laval
Le Havre
50 Win
@ 2.2
Lose
(50)
"Le Harve are unbeaten in 8 and have won their last 3 by a collective score of 8-1.
Laval are in awful form and have lost 4 of their last 5, they have only won away from home twice all season and also lost the reverse fixture. Odds against for the home team looks real good value. "
Monaco v Le Mans
Monaco
50 Win
@ 1.45
Win
22
"Surprised Monaco are so big for this, a win will seal the title for them and they will want to go out in style in front of their home fans.
Le mans have lost all 7 games they have played against sides in the top 4 and lost 4-0 at home only last week. "
Nantes v Sedan
Under (Total Goals) 2.5
50 Win
@ 2.25
Win
62
"Unders look big for this game, Nante have had unders in 66% of home games and Sedan in 61% of away games, the reverse fixture was 0-0. Nante have had unders in 6 of their last 7 games and they have played 8 of the bottom 9 at home and had unders in six of those eight games. "
SubTotal
(16)
15 May 2013
3:50 York
Sirvino
50 Win NAP
@ 9
Lose
(50)
"15lb lower than when running 3rd at this meeting in a class 2 last season, the overnight rain should really help his chances and the booking of Hughes is a positive. Has not run in a class 4 for almost 4 years. "
Benfica v Chelsea
Chelsea
50 Win
@ 2.45
Win
72
"I'm surprised Chesea are so big for this, this is their most important game of the season and they are full of big game players. Benfica often struggle away from their home comforts and their only 2 poor results in the EL have been away from home. Rafa has rotated his squad well in recent weeks and I expect them to win tonight. "
SubTotal
22
14 May 2013
7:40 Chepstow
Belle Park
25 EW NAP
@ SP
Void
0
"I always like to go for one with Course form at Chepstow, there are a couple of obvious ones towards the head of the market but I'm going to side with Belle Park. This one is back down to a mark where he has won here and finished second here. A bit of cut in the ground will not hinder his chances and a blow out on the AW should put him spot on for this. Luke Morris is an interesting jockey booking and in 2/9 for the stable this year. "
SubTotal
0
12 May 2013
The Players Championship
Bo Van Pelt
25 EW
@ 46
Lose
(50)
"This tourny was a history of going to big priced golfer and at 45's Bo Van Pelt fits that bill. Bo has had 2 top 10 finishes in this event in the last 3 years and comes into this event on the back of a 6th placed finish last week. With distance not essential on this course Bo's accurate hitting should stand him in good stead this week. "
The Players Championship
Luke Donald
25 EW
@ 19
Lose
(50)
"With distance not the be all and end all on this course Donald should be suited by this course. Another one with 2 top ten finishes here in the last 3 years. Donald should come here fresh after a couple of weeks off, he finished 3rd when last seen on the tour and could go two better this week. "
SubTotal
(100)
11 May 2013
Man City v Wigan
Man City
50 Win
@ 1.36
Lose
(50)
"Man City beat Wigan twice in the league and come into this game a much fresher team as they have been able to rotate their squad in recent weeks. Wigan looked tired mid week and this could be one match too many. "
SubTotal
(50)
09 May 2013
4:25 Chester
Your Pal Tal
25 EW NAP
@ 8.5
Lose
(50)
"Irish raider who won at Dundalk over 6fwhich is similar to Chester in that you need early pace and a low draw is a advantage. Has the perfect draw in 1 and an in form Fallon in the saddle is a bonus. Has had excuses on both his runs this season (7f and Heavy ground). Trainer wouldn't have had many runners here so him sending this over looks significant. "
Leicester v Watford
Watford
50 Win
@ 3.6
Lose
(50)
"Watford beat Leicester home and away in the league, most recently 2 matches ago. Leicester have only won 2 of their last 13 games. Watford finished 9 points above Leicester in the league and if they can overcome the disappointment of the weekend will be really hard to beat tonight. "
SubTotal
(100)
07 May 2013
7:40 Catterick
Maid Of Meft
25 EW NAP
@ 9.5
Lose
(50)
"Place on his two previous visits to the track and the fast ground seems the key to him having won or been placed on 6 of his 11 runs on G/F. Last win came over this distance on this ground off a mark 2lb higher than todays 60. Has not been in the best of form so far this season but soft ground and an extreme trip are valid excuses, i would expect a much better performance today. "
SubTotal
(50)
04 May 2013
2:35 Newmarket
Pearl Secret
25 EW NB
@ 6
Void
0
"4 wins from 5 runs until running in the Nunthorpe, was a little unlucky that day and would have been much closer that 9th with a clear run. A big horse who should have come on from 3 to 4 and wouldn't need to come on to win this. Could have a big future in high profile sprints and trainer thinks a lot of him. "
4:00 Thirsk
Imperial Djay
25 EW NAP
@ 9
Lose
(50)
"From a stable that does well with its older horses at this time of year, two years since this horse ran in a class 4 when winning here and Chester, has won 3 times since all off marks higher than todays 85. Has a good track record with 2 wins from 4 runs and has either won or been placed on almost half his 21 runs on this going. Decent draw in 2, should go well. "
Tottenham v Southampton
Over (Total Goals) 2.5
50 Win
@ 1.7
Lose
(50)
"With overs in 8 of their last 9 games and 67% of their games Tottenham matches have been full of goals of late. With Bale and Defoe back Spurs are full of firepower.
Soton have played 9 games against sides in the top 5 and all but 1 have been overs, the reverse fixture was also overs. "
West Ham v Newcastle
West Ham
50 Win
@ 2.29
Lose
(50)
"Newcastle could not come into this in worse form and with only 1 away win all season (lost 10 of 17) will not relish going to West Ham.
West Ham had played 10 games at home against sides in the bottom 13, winning 7 and drawing 3, the have also played Man Utd, Man City and Chelsea at home and not lost to any of them. Carroll is in top form so 5/4 looks very big. "
SubTotal
(150)
03 May 2013
2:10 Lingfield
Cuthbert
50 Lay
@ 9
Lose
(50)
"Unable to win on all 5 attempts at this trip and drop to a mark of 46 has not let him get his nose in front even with a claimer aboad. No chance today. "
2:40 Lingfield
Lilly May
50 Lay
@ 19
Win
2
"Has not been better than 3rd last in any of his 6 races to date and increase to 1m unlikely to help. Without a recent run, 6/1 on RP tissue, should be 66/1. "
3:00 Musselburgh
Gala Casino Star
50 Lay
@ 17.5
Win
3
"All his best form is over further than this and has never won off a mark this high, enough younger horses on the upgrade in this race to suggest this one won't be getting his head in front today. "
3:30 Musselburgh
London Citizen
50 Win NAP
@ 5
Lose
(50)
"Stayed on well last time out in a better race than this over 1m, extra 1f will suit and should come on for last run after being off for 6 months. Decent claimer takes off 3lb and already been backed . "
3:40 Lingfield
Arctic Lynx
50 Lay
@ 11.2
Win
4
"Never won off a mark higher that 80 on the turf or all weather and 5f is clearly too short for this one on all known form, probably just a blowout today after 5 months off. "
5:10 Lingfield
Lytham
50 Lay
@ 8.8
Win
6
"12 year old who has never shown his best form at this course, his win here was way back in 2007, has not won off a mark higher than 50 for 3 years on the AW, enough solid opponents in this to suggest he won't win today. "
5:45 Bangor
Well Mett
50 Lay
@ 2.37
Lose
(50)
"Ran well the other day but was given an easy lead and was only a seller, unlikely to be given the same lead today and 7lb rise will also hinder his charge (highest mark to date 98 and always struggled off it). Never won over 3m or futher so enough question marks to take on at 5/4. "
Sheff Utd v Yeovil
Under (Total Goals) 2.5
50 Win
@ 1.75
Win
37
"The first leg of these matches are often cagey, Sheff utd have struggled for goals of late, they have failed to score in 5 of their last 8 games. Both fixtures between the 2 sides in the league were unders and Sheff Utd have had unders in almost 70% of their games this season. "
SubTotal
(98)
02 May 2013
6:10 Chepstow
Bold Cross
25 EW NB
@ 7.5
Lose
(50)
"Bold Cross has solid credentials for this, great track form which is important at a querky Chepstow track, he has won or been placed 5 times from his 10 runs here. Last win came off a mark 3lb lower than this but useful claimer takes off 5lb. All this horses best form has been on this type of ground, if it dries more all the better.
"
7:10 Chepstow
Hail Promenader
25 EW NAP
@ 6
Win
6
"Won over CD under similar conditions last spring off a mark of 63 and followed that up with a win at Yarmouth off 67, running off 63 today and good claimer takes off a further 5lb. The key to this horse seems to be the 1m trip as his last 3 wins have come at a mile. "
Chelsea v Basel
Chelsea
50 Win
@ 1.5
Win
25
"Chelsea look a shoe in for this tonight, they were too strong for Basel in the first leg and the fact that Basel need to score twice plays into Chelsea's hands as they can hit them on the break. Chelsea are unbeaten in this comp at home, and I don't see that changing tonight.
"
Chelsea v Basel
Under (Total Goals) 2.5
50 Win
@ 2.25
Lose
(50)
"Goals are assured in this game, the first leg was overs and Basel need to score twice to qualify with should make for an open game.
Chelsea have had overs in their last 4 games in this comp and Basel their last 3. "
SubTotal
(69)
01 May 2013
3:35 Ascot
Sir Graham Wade
25 EW NAP
@ 7
Win
12
"Johnso thinks a lot of this horse and I would not be put off by his run first time up this year as he was well beaten on debut last season. If Johnson has any aspirations of this being a "Cup" horse he must go close today and at a stand out 6/1 with Stan James looks like an ew bet to nothing. "
Barcelona v Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
50 Win
@ 4.2
Win
160
"As a rule I dont like backing teams that dont have to win but at over 3-1 for a team who were so dominant in the first leg is a price not to be missed. Messi does not look fit and Bayern are perfectly set up to hit Barca on the break. "
SubTotal
172
29 April 2013
Aston Villa v Sunderland
Over (Total Goals) 2.5
50 Win
@ 2
Win
50
"Really fancy overs in this, although there's a lot at stake, Aston Villa have had overs in 15 of last 18 games. Villa have only failed to score against Man Utd and Man City in their last 12 games.
Sunderland look to have regained their attacking edge under Di Canio and with overs in 76% of their away games, overs looks a steal at even money. "
SubTotal
50
28 April 2013
Ballantines Championship
Richie Ramsay
25 EW
@ 26
Lose
(50)
"Shot 4 sub 70 rounds in last 8 here and will have good memories having shot 65 in the last round last year. Has had a decent season with 4 top 30 finishes and could go close here in a weaker than usual field. "
Ballantines Championship
Alexander Noren
25 EW
@ 15
Lose
(50)
"Two top 10 finishes in this comp and a really good season to date should give Noren a great chance in what is a weaker field on paper than he has faced in the last 2 years. Noren was 6th in his last tourny and could go better this week. "
Ballantines Championship
Richie Ramsay (Top GB and Ireland)
25 EW
@ 5
Lose
(50)
"Ramsey has played well in this in the previous 2 seasons and this market lacks the strength of normal tour events, with most of his rivals either out of form or lacking course experience, Ramsey looks a worthy fav this week. "
Oosthuizen vs Noren
Alexander Noren (72 Hole Match)
50 Win
@ 2.25
Lose
(50)
"Noren has 2 top 10 finishes in this comp in the last 2 years and Oosthuizen lacks the course experience. Oosthuizen has not had the best of form since winninng the Volvo early in the season and Noren could prove value at 5/4. "
Watney vs Horschel
Billy Horschel (72 Hole Match)
50 Win
@ 2.04
Win
52
"Horschel comes into this in great form and although he failed to make the cut in this last season, comes into this in much better form. He shot 69 in the 2nd round last year but his first round 74 cost him. In 2011 he shot 72 or less in all 4 rounds.
Watney has not been in the best of form and failed to make the cut in this in both 2009 and 2012. "
SubTotal
(148)
27 April 2013
3:50 Sandown
Saint Are
50 Win NAP
@ 26
Lose
(50)
"One of the youngest in the race and looks like a spring horse as both his previous 2 wins have come in April. This will be the first time this season he has experienced genuine good ground and considering he has 2 wins and 2 seconds from 6 starts on good ground this could bring out further improvement. Ran ok in the National and has twice been placed off this mark before. A big price but a big run likely "
7:45 Doncaster
Sirvino
50 Win NB
@ 8
Lose
(50)
"Lowest mark for nearly 4 years, last two wins have come off marks of 89 and 92 but had a string of useful efforts last season off marks in the mid to high 90's. Useful claimer takes off 5lb. Needed run last week at Ponty last week and should be spot on today. Trainer has a good record at this time of year and has a big chance. "
Scunthorpe v Swindon
Over (Total Goals) 2.5
50 Win
@ 2
Win
50
"Scunthorpe are desperate for a win and really need to win by 2 goals. Scunny have had overs in 72% of their home games. The pressure is off Swindon with a playoff place assured but they have scored 7 goals in their last 2 games.
Scunthorpe have to go for it and goals look likely. "
Wigan v Tottenham
Over (Total Goals) 2.5
50 Win
@ 1.73
Win
36
"Both teams need to win which should make for an open game. Wigan have had overs in 75% of home games and Spurs 81% of away games. Spurs have had overs in 7 of their last 8 games and now Bale and Defoe are back to full fitness goals look assured. "
SubTotal
(14)
25 April 2013
5:20 Perth
Paintball
50 Win NAP
@ 7.5
Lose
(50)
"Won the Imperial cup off a 1lb higher mark, has shown little since until last time when running with a little more spark, ground ideal, longer trip may suit now he is getting older. Longsdon camp has been in poor form but had its first winner on the month on Monday and historically does well in April. "
6:20 Newcastle
Alejandro
50 Win NB
@ 17
Lose
(50)
"First run at class 4 or below since his 2yo days, drops to a mark of 85 but ran 2 really good races off a mark of 89 last autumn and two runs this season should put him about right. Drying ground should be in his favour and stable are flying at the moment and traditionally do well at this time of year. Will be amazed if this goes off at his current price of 16's. "
Basel v Chelsea
Over (Total Goals) 2.5
50 Win
@ 1.85
Win
42
"Basel have scored 2 or more in 5 of their 6 home games in the Europa league, both games with Spurs were overs and there could have been more than the 4. Chelsea have had overs in last 3 EL games and with injury problems in defence are likely to rely on there attacking players to get the away goals tonight. "
Taylor vs Lewis
Lewis (Win Match (3way))
50 Win
@ 5.5
Lose
(50)
"Going to take a chance that Lewis can catch Taylor cold, with Taylor not being in the best of form and Lewis showing some signs of improvement a shock could be on the cards. Lewis has a better record against Taylor than most and he showed by beating MVG earlier in the PL that he can beat the best on his day. "
Whitlock vs Van Gerwen
Van Gerwen (Win Match (3way))
50 Win
@ 1.44
Lose
(50)
"The Van Gerwen bandwagon rolls on and I can't see Whitlock having enough to to trouble him tonight, Whitlock has improved in recent weeks but MVG has won 5 of the last 6 meetings between the two and I expect more of the same tonight. "
SubTotal
(158)
22 April 2013
3:10 Pontefract
Colonel Mak
50 Win NAP
@ 13
Lose
(50)
"Not been at his best this sesaon but now 12lb lower than last win an on a lower mark than each of last 4 wins, decent draw in 7 and his style of running should suit Ponty as he should be on the metal early. Usually runs his best races in the early part of the season, it might just be as he is getting older he needs a couple of runs to put him right. Trainer historically does well at this time of the year and Gibbons takes the ride today. "
SubTotal
(50)
20 April 2013
5:45 Thirsk
Azzurra Du Caprio
50 Win NAP
@ 19
Lose
(50)
"Drops to a 0-75 for the first time since his 2yo days. His last win came off 83 and although that was a long time ago he showed enough in better races than this last season to suggest he ratains plenty of ability. Has won first time up in the past and draw in 2 should be ok. "
8:00 Nottingham
Thwart
50 Win NB
@ 5.5
Lose
(50)
"Three runs over inadequate trips then upped to 1m 2f, cleary needs this trip on the evidence of his last run when staying on really well. Beckett is in fine form and his he doesn't do his usual trick of pulling this horse out it rates of one of my best bets of the day. "
SubTotal
(100)
19 April 2013
1:50 Fontwell
Definite Ruby
50 Lay
@ 2
Lose
(50)
"Small mare who is yet to get her head in front in 5 attempts looked lightweight last time and not the best jumper. This is her easiest assignment to date on paper but there looks enough in the race to take her on at projected Even money. "
SubTotal
(50)
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