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Highest is rated just 60 and HOBGOBLIN has an opening mark of 59 after two normal-looking runs with Sir Mark Prescott over inadequate trips. Stepping up fully four and a half furlongs here (typical SMP tactic after gaining a mark). There's no way this would be this price if he was with his old trainer and thus it looks very generous. Change of stable and first-time headgear is interesting. This is a very average Class 6 with some fully exposed runners. He's actually down in class, having contested Class 3, 4, 5 on his first three career starts. I feel his chances have been seriously underestimated. Entitled needs the run on stable debut as it was his first run in ten weeks. He should strip fitter. Interesting.

A race that won't take much winning. Those that have run have not set a high standard. This Sioux Warrior colt went through various sales rings, culminating in over 100,000 guineas. Sure to have been schooled by Archie Watson, whose juveniles invariably know their job on debut through curious barrier trials. I envisage him around the even-money mark (7/4). I cannot see him lasting long.

Early doors betting will show whether Aly Aali is expected on handicap debut. Who's better, what's been shown thus far, I feel. Straight 5 furlongs will suit from a breeding angle, and first-time headgear is interesting.

Not an easy ride and the booking of no-nonsense jockey Luke Morris will make his mind up for him. Won well two starts ago but was a poor run last time when turned over at odds-on, never travelling and not getting the trip. Drops back to 7 furlongs once again.

Seahawks look to be coming to the boil at just the right time. Expect them to see off the Rams and play the Patriots, who should see off the Broncos, who have lost QB Bo Nix with a broken ankle in the last game. If I'm correct, the Seahawks have the overall offense and defense to see off the Patriots. If the latter comes to pass, then they will be around 4/9 (2/5) for the final.

Luton are looking to bounce immediately back to The Championship following relegation last season. With no Wrexham or Birmingham, they look a decent bet. Recruited well pre-season and 7/2 looks a good price. Staking on this market and Promotion market.

I envisaged The Hatters to be around 1/2 to gain an automatic return to the Championship and was speechless when I saw odds against a month ago. I expect them to go up as Champions. This price looks a steal. Blues did us a massive turn at 3/1 last term, and Luton look in a similar mold. Off the field, business to enhance the squad looks positive. I really feel they will run away with this league.

Niall Ennis should make hay in this league. He was sent on loan last term, scoring 7 in 19 following a loan move in January from Stoke, and has now signed a permanent contract in the summer. I can see The Tangerines having a decent season with Niall's help.

Isak would be of interest were Liverpool to sign him, but 7/1 is skinny. With the Jota tragedy surely having an impact on Liverpool, United is in transition. Liam Delap at 40/1 could be a bit of value. He joined Chelsea and is an outstanding striker for his age. He will get better service and see more of the ball than he did at Ipswich Town. I can see him having an outstanding season for a young side who are growing in confidence. See him being the main penalty taker to boot. 40/1 is very good value as Haaland is too short as favorite, as is Salah getting 10/1 for a top 4 place.

France not atheir best but still reached the final of 2022 event, I can only see this price getting shorter they have won and been runners up in the last 2 events and Mpappe if he avoids injury looks a future superstar on the world stage.