snuggleupwithagoodbook
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16 January 2025
20:00 Shrewsbury v Wrexham
Yes (BTTS)
Both Teams to Score
50 WIN
@2.00
Win
50
Wrexham have scored and conceded in their last eleven games. Despite the differences in league positions, I'm amazed to see evens here.
18:42 6:42 Hove
Never Say No
Daily Races
50 WIN
@1.67
Win
34
Looks some way banker of the night despite 3 costly defeats in Opens. Holds these on the clock at 29:02 and can turn second dog from the first bend. Thereafter, be away gone.
18:26 6:26 Hove
Honey Expert
Daily Races
50 WIN
@2.50
Lose
-50
This revolves around HONEY EXPERT, who has his sights set on sprinting. He shows lots of early pace. With 5 dog vacant and 4 slowly away, he could get a solo on the outer.
18:08 6:08 Hove
Signora Veloce
Daily Races
50 WIN
@4.50
Lose
-50
Hoping Signora Veloce BT 29:66 will break quickly. Lead these up. Looks certain to be trouble on her outer. She has a 33% strike rate here (6 from 18 starts), 4 wins from 7 from this trap.
Subtotal-16
15 January 2025
15:05 3:05 Clonmel
Wyoming Baby
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@51.00
Lose
-50
A pretty modest race could throw up a shock winner. A chance taken on WYOMING BABY, who has won a point and has bumper form. The trainer applies new headgear, which could cause an upset if that has a positive effect off a free-falling mark.
Subtotal-50
14 January 2025
20:00 Nottm Forest v Liverpool
Liverpool
50 WIN
@1.65
Lose
-50
Liverpool's only defeat this season came at home to Nottingham Forest, who were 5-2 for relegation around this price to qualify for Europe! I feel Liverpool have a stronger squad. A few players will be refreshed after missing the FA Cup game against Accrington. I see Liverpool winning comfortably, contrary to popular opinion. They are more clinical in front of goal with a deeper first eleven.
19:45 Cardiff v Watford
Watford
50 WIN
@3.30
Lose
-50
Cardiff, in shocking form, find themselves 17 points behind Watford, struggling for goals. Watford rested players in the FA Cup. What could be a cagey game, look the value in my view.
19:45 Dunfermline v Ayr
Ayr
50 WIN
@2.45
Win
73
This is the bet of the night across the border. Ayr simply must be backed. My tissue was 11-10. There's 6-4 available with William Hill. Ayr lie second, some 19 points clear of the hosts, and are in great form. A few of their injured players at the start of the season are returning. The squad now has depth and a more balanced look about it. With a plethora of injuries at the time, Ayr won the home fixture back on November 23rd, 1-0. Dunfermline struggled in front of goal all season, amassing only 21 goals in 19 games, conceding 26. A -5 goal average, this is not the strongest of leagues. Ayr, on the other hand, scored 32 and conceded 17 for a +15 goal difference. Their away form is 3 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, with poor results coming at the beginning of the season. They tend to keep it tight away, as 7 goals scored and 8 conceded show. There is no way I see Ayr losing this unless someone's shown a red card on their side. Away win 1-2 or 0-1.
19:45 Peterhead v Stranraer
Peterhead
50 WIN
@1.70
Win
35
Very surprised to see odds 7-10 for Peterhead at home this evening. There's 16 points between these two sides. Hosts are in better nick coupled with the fact Stranraer only scored 16 goals in 17 games. Neither side concedes; hosts win by an odd goal.
19:45 Plymouth v Oxford Utd
Oxford Utd
50 WIN
@3.30
Lose
-50
Only Sheffield Wednesday and QPR conceded more goals at home than Argyle. The giant-killing win over Brentford might have given them a hangover. Oxford suffered a shock loss in the FA Cup away to Exeter, but they are finding it easier to score than the hosts. They will be smarting from that loss with a point to prove. I think they could well be value at current odds of 3.30.
19:30 Brentford v Man City
Man City
250 WIN
@1.65
Lose
-250
At 13-20, Manchester City, despite the odds, look a decent bet. League form prior to Christmas was a concern, but they seem to have steadied the boat in the last few weeks. The squad, despite the absence of Rodri, is far stronger than The Bees, who come into this on the back of a shock home loss to Plymouth in the FA Cup. They are down to the bare bones with several key players out injured. Comfortable away win.
19:30 Chelsea v Bournemouth
Chelsea
50 WIN
@1.50
Lose
-50
Chelsea have been in very poor form in recent weeks. On any other night, I would be backing The Cherries having a great season. But their squad lacks strength in depth. They have a number of influential players out, which just swings it for me in a high-scoring game. Home win.
19:30 West Ham v Fulham
Fulham
50 WIN
@2.40
Lose
-50
Hammers are on a torrid run, unlike their visitors, who are unbeaten in 9 against better opposition. The hosts are full of confidence and scoring plenty, unlike West Ham, missing Bowen, Antonio, and Fullkrug, to name a few.
18:15 6:15 Newcastle
Profitman
Daily Racing
50 EWNB
@8.50
Win
25
Commander Crouch hinted the turn may be near and is 19 pounds lower than the last winning mark but comes with risks attached. Therefore, the pick is PROFITMAN, whom I was told was well fancied LTO prior to being disqualified for interference in the race prior. Didn't enjoy the clearest of runs; race not run to suit. Is double the tissue price I had at 15-2, looks outstanding value from an each-way point of view. Unlike the aforementioned Commander Crouch, is not only in great form but is a winner on Tapeta. Young Billy Loughnane takes the ride and has a 16% strike rate here in his short career.
12:52 12:52 Southwell
Blue Lakota
Daily Racing
100 EWNAP
@4.50
Win
420
Fascinating race, which is difficult to split Lakota and Triple. Both looked unlucky on 28th December. Triple was the subject of a monster gamble, 20-1 overnight into 11-4. I have received a tip for it, but I feel Blue Lakota should have won LTO in a hat-trick bid and has fewer question marks even at these revised terms. I think the price represents outstanding value. The one reservation I have is the jockey, not as experienced as some of these, with 1 win from 24 starts. With usual Warren Fentiman at Newcastle this evening, it explains why they are using this claimer. Better drawn than Triple with fewer question marks on form. Those feeling adventurous, Horus for CTC purposes.
Subtotal53
13 January 2025
16:00 4:00 Lingfield
Bearaway
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.50
Lose
-50
BEARAWAY landed a touch for his shrewd stable LTO on stable debut over CD. That came on the back of a break, so certainly strip fitter. Upped 4 pounds but still well handicapped on old form.
15:38 3:38 Exeter
Olivia Kate
Daily Racing
100 EWNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@11.00
Win
100
Good card at Exeter and OLIVIA KATE looks way over-priced in a wide-open competitive race. She won a race hard held at Ludlow two starts back. On that showing, she looked miles clear of the handicapper. Upped, unsurprisingly, eleven pounds to follow up at Uttoxeter but ran too bad to be true. She was going left-handed that day, so a return going right-handed will suit, I feel. That was a strange race; nothing went right. She hung left throughout, seemed intimidated by a bump from a rival at the third, and stumbled coming away from the fence. Then became lit up. Stan Shepperd took her to the front where she raced far too keenly. I feel the run can be safely ignored. Added bonus, the handicapper on that showing dropped her a pound. Barring a fall (never fallen in 11 race career), no way she'll be out of the first 5. Fully expect her to win. She was 5-2 that day, getting 10-1.
15:00 3:00 Lingfield
Welsh Fizz
Daily Racing
25 EW
@29.00
Lose
-50
I am hoping Dead 8 hold their entry as this is wide open. Chance taken on Welsh Fizz who enters handicap company off a workable mark and is now running over a far more suitable trip.
14:30 2:30 Lingfield
Sarabi
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.50
Lose
-50
Shocking race. This is another race I feel where favorites are not bombproof. Sarabi has improved in her last 2 runs and looked like a step up in trip would suit. On last showing, a step up would suit. She gets to go up to a mile today and could be overpriced at 7-2 with useful George Bass taking off three pounds.
14:00 2:00 Lingfield
The Thames Boatman
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@7.50
Lose
-50
Has won 6 of his 17 races on the AW and is twice a CD winner. 5 of 9 runners met 13 days ago. He finished worst of the 6, but the race was not run to suit. Awful draw on the outside, got no cover, was keen. Better drawn in stall 5 this afternoon. Only two and three-quarter lengths separating 5 runners and he's been dropped a pound. 5-1 back on 31st December, 3 points bigger today. Of his 6 AW wins, 3 have come here. Obviously likes Lingfield! This should be run at a good clip, which will suit.
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12:30 12:30 Lingfield
The Magic Turtle
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@41.00
Lose
-50
Even for a 45-55 Class 6, this is pretty poor. And the short-priced favorite is not bombproof even in this company. Trainer D. Donovan has a small string and has been known to land the odd touch. Shown little to nothing in 5 starts. Barring the favorite, none of the others have. 40-1 looks big; shop around for bigger prices out there.
01:20 Sony Open in Hawaii
Davis Thompson
25 EW
@41.00
Lose
-50
Had a decent year last year and comes into this on the back of a good showing last week in The Sentry. His game should be suited by this course. Can have a big say come Sunday at 40-1.
Maverick McNealy
25 EW
@29.00
Lose
-50
Maverick McNealy broke his title duck when winning the RSM Classic. His all-round game looks in excellent shape, judged on his 8th place in the Sentry last week. He looks sure to be amongst the leaders going into Sunday.
Sahith Theegala
25 EW
@34.00
Lose
-50
Was my pick for The Sentry but got off to an awful start in the opening round, including an 8 at one hole. But he played very well over the remaining 3 rounds. At the prices, it looks like a decent each-way play.
Russell Henley
1st Round Leader
25 EW
@34.00
Lose
-50
Brilliant record in this on last 3 visits: 2nd, 32nd, and 4th. Seems to come into his own here and could get off to a flyer at 33-1. Could represent a bit of value.
Subtotal-350
12 January 2025
17:03 5:03 Towcester
Broadway Shay
Daily Races
50 WIN
@2.75
Void
0
Was quite an impressive winner on English debut in an open here on the 5th of January following two decent trials. With the outside trap in two vacant, can enjoy a solid run on the inside and can outstay these.
15:49 3:49 Towcester
Barntick Bear
Daily Races
50 WIN
@4.00
Void
0
Probably the most competitive heat here this afternoon. Hoping the blue dog leads up, giving the railer Barntick Bear a solo on the inner. He can follow him around. All bar the selection have blistering early pace. Any trouble up front could be to this one's benefit. Holds these on the clock on October's run.
15:25 3:25 Punchestown
Beggars Rock
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.00
Lose
-50
BEGGARS ROCK is upped 9 pounds for his win at Navan LTO, landing a decent touch in the process. Wore blinkers for the first time on that occasion that are retained today.
15:00 Arsenal v Man Utd
Man Utd
50 WIN
@4.75
Lose
-50
First time these two have met in the third round. Both are coming into this on the back of a defeat in respect of the hosts and a much improved display in a draw against the league leaders by the visitors. At the prices, I'm going with United. Defending FA Cup champions prove that performance at Anfield was no fluke. It could be that players are now buying into Amorim's style of play.
15:00 Crystal Palace v Stockport
Crystal Palace (AH) -1.50
Asian Hcap
75 WIN
@1.84
Lose
-75
Stockport's main focus is promotion. Despite all their good recent form, I can see them being rolled over by Crystal Palace, who I envisage fielding a strong first eleven. I had them as 2.25 on AH, so hey, this line and the odds are value.
15:00 Newcastle v Bromley
Newcastle (AH) -2.50
Asian Hcap
50 WIN
@1.93
Lose
-50
The Magpies are on the crest of a wave now. A number of players have come back from injury. Newly promoted Bromley will struggle against a side of this class. They may hold out early, but I can see the floodgates opening in the last third of the game. My tissue was 1-2, so effectively getting a shade under evens is value.
14:55 2:55 Punchestown
Morse
Daily Racing
25 EW
@23.00
Lose
-50
Morse is an interesting recruit in this sphere. Decent flat form in the context of this race with the morning favorite now absent and question marks over the front two could cause an upset. Sure to have been schooled well by Charles Weld.
14:25 2:25 Punchestown
Salvator Mundi
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@1.83
Win
41
Very surprised to see 4-5 on Salvator Mundi. After a lengthy layoff, it was pitched at the deep end on seasonal return in the Supreme, finishing sixth. Returned several weeks later with a demolition job at Tipperary in May, then put away. Could be anything at this stage of career. Figures quite prominently in the Supreme betting at Cheltenham.
14:16 2:16 Towcester
Proper Heiress
Daily Races
50 WIN
@1.50
Void
0
Proper Heiress set Hove alight when running away with the Olympic, showing her blistering early pace to good effect. A respectable trial around here on the 5th of January can lead these a merry dance.
13:57 1:57 Towcester
Pavilion Team
Daily Races
50 WIN
@1.53
Win
26
Pavilion Team could be a tough nut to crack. He boasts plenty of early slow starters either side. Track knowledge and 15:48 time see him away and gone.
13:55 1:55 Punchestown
Prince Zaltar
Daily Racing
25 EWNBNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 5.00 used instead of 4.00 takenBOG
@5.00
Lose
-5
Nine Graces is interesting but at the bottom of the weights, getting between 9 and 19 pounds off the field. Had a long layoff to overcome but posted a career-best effort when last seen at Aintree. On hurdling form, he's possibly exceptionally well handicapped, running off an 18-pound lower mark over fences.
13:25 1:25 Punchestown
Toon Town
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.25
Lose
-50
This looks wide open, and conditions could well suit TOON TOWN for the in-form Gavin Cromwell yard. Makes his debut for the trainer in his first chase.
13:05 Team Cup
Tyrrell Hatton
Top Team Points Scorer
50 WIN
@5.00
Lose
-50
Tyrrell Hatton needs to play very well to figure in the Ryder Cup captain's plans. Although I envisage experimenting in doubles and 4 balls, he is crucially a previous course winner.
13:00 Team Cup
Continental Europe
50 WIN
@2.75
Lose
-50
Europe looks very skinny here at 7-4. Continental Europe is the call. They look to have the more balanced and in-form players.
12:55 12:55 Punchestown
Lecky Watson
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@2.38
Win
69
Down Memory Lane off level weights could be a tough nut to crack. But I was quite taken with the way Lecky Watson beat Slade Steel on seasonal return. The fact he's going right-handed around here could get a soft lead in front. I can see him follow up.
12:30 Tamworth v Tottenham
Tottenham (AH) -2.75
Asian Hcap
50 WIN
@1.88
Lose
-50
Spurs will win despite current inconsistencies in the league. The gulf in class and fitness will tell as the game progresses. My AH line was -4, so getting 5-6 or -3 effectively has to be the call.
12:25 12:25 Punchestown
On Lovers Walk
Daily Racing
25 EW
@7.50
Lose
-50
If On Lovers Walk stays this trip, he could be interesting at the current odds. My tissue was 5-2, staggered to see 13-2. Just beaten LTO, was runner-up over hurdles 4 times. If repeating last run, seeing out the trip, be a tough nut to crack.
01:55 Sony Open in Hawaii
Corey Conners
50 WIN
@15.00
Lose
-50
Finished 11th, 12th, and 57th here in the last three visits. No match for the front two in The Sentry, but putted brilliantly to finish 5th. That would have done his confidence the world of good.
Si Woo Kim
25 EW
@31.00
Lose
-50
Si Woo Kim is not in the best of form, to be honest. That said, he won here in 2022 and enjoys the course setup. Last week's four rounds blew the cobwebs away. He has an EW shout.
Corey Conners
1st Round Leader
25 EW
@29.00
Lose
-50
Corey Conners finished 5th in The Sentry last week. He putted brilliantly and, granted a decent tee time with little rain forecast, could well set the clubhouse lead at 28-1.
Hideki Matsuyama
1st Round Leader
50 WIN
@23.00
Lose
-50
Hideki Matsuyama won The Sentry in a world record finishing score after a torrid year in 2024 with his game and injuries. He looked superb. If in the same mood, he could make hay. He won this in 2021.
Maverick McNealy
1st Round Leader
25 EW
@41.00
Lose
-50
Maverick McNealy is finally fulfilling his potential. As my outright pick, he's worth putting in at 40-1 to set the clubhouse lead.
Robert MacIntyre
1st Round Leader
25 EW
@41.00
Lose
-50
Respectable effort in The Sentry and overall form of late should see him in contention in the opening round in favorable conditions on opening day.
Subtotal-694
11 January 2025
17:45 Leeds v Harrogate Town
Leeds (AH) -2.50
Asian Hcap
50 WIN
@1.99
Lose
-50
Leeds make a habit of losing to lesser teams in the early stages of this competition, but they should see off a poor Harrogate side who are fighting against being demoted from the football league. Expect Leeds to make changes with promotion as the obvious priority, but it's difficult to see where Harrogate Town's goals are going to come from.
17:45 Man City v Salford City
Man City
50 WIN
@1.05
Win
3
Whatever side Guardiola puts out, they should, despite recent form, see off a Salford side who are decent against opposition in their division. But this is a massive jump in terms of class. Take City to win in 90, also on handicap -2 and -3 goals.
15:45 3:45 Newcastle
Arantes Nascimento
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@SP
Lose
-50
It was a good run LTO following wonderful surgery when second. Conceded first run against the winner. Didn't get clearest of runs when it mattered. Can make up that defeat this afternoon in a race that should be run to suit.
00:40 SAC Kings @ BOS Celtics
BOS Celtics
Money Line
50 WIN
@1.18
Lose
-50
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