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30 April 2025
21:20 Race 8 Thistledown
Funnystastic
Daily Racing
25 EW
@34.00
Lose
-50
This trainer is one that I like to follow as she has a good strike rate with the horses that she runs. This one hasn't been the best but did win 1 of her 4 races over 6f. Last of 6 on debut on her only run here, but despite being the outsider, she could place at least at 33/1 from an inside draw.
20:50 Race 7 Thistledown
Channel Fury
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTETip made at odds of 1.20 on 30/04 at 18:47 Best Odds Guaranteed SP 1.62 used instead of 1.20 taken BOG
@2.62
Win
81
This one is drawn well in stall 1 and has been running extremely well. It is a multiple winner from 5.5 to 8f, with the majority over 6f, so it has ideal conditions for a winning run.
20:20 Race 6 Thistledown
Akimbo
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.75
Lose
-50
This one has mixed form here and was well beaten over 8f here last time. The drop back to 5.5f should suit, having won over 6f three back and followed with a place over the same trip. Drawn well for early.involvement.
19:50 Race 5 Thistledown
Red Hot Lass
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@SP
Lose
-50
This one has a good strike rate overall and has been alternating runs as wins over 6+8f. Trainer and jockey are going well, so this one should be hard to beat.
19:45 Blackpool v Birmingham
Birmingham
50 WIN
@1.95
Win
47
Despite a win, Blackpool will only move up 1 place on goal difference. The overall score in previous meetings stands at 7 wins each, 7 losses each, and 7 draws. Birmingham have only lost 3 matches all season and had a good 4-0 win in the week. There have only ever been 2 occasions where there have been more than 2 goals between them, so this could be a hard-fought match. Overall, a narrow Birmingham win.
19:45 Chester v Buxton
Chester
50 WIN
@1.75
Lose
-50
Chester have a 4-3 win advantage in previous meetings and have won 4-0, 4-0 at home, and the last twice 4-1, 4-2 away. The concern is that whoever wins the previous match loses the next, and Buxton have beaten Chester 1-0 and 1-0 in their last two matches at Chester. This could go either way, but overall I think that Chester will break the sequence and win with home advantage.
19:45 Mansfield v Peterborough
Peterborough
50 WIN
@3.30
Lose
-50
With nothing to play for other than pride, this could go to a draw. But Mansfield have hit a purple patch of form, and despite holding home advantage, I think that Peterborough could win this and enhance their 8-5 win advantage, having turned their previous form around of late.
19:20 Race 4 Thistledown
Fast And Friendly
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@10.00
Lose
-50
The one that seems to stand out is this one for a trainer and jockey going well. The stable can ready one first time, and this one could go well on debut.
18:50 Race 3 Thistledown
Time The Avenger
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@2.50
Win
75
This one has the best draw in stall 1 and looks the one to beat having won over 6f and 8f. He was 2nd on only run here over 8f but could get involved back at 6f.
18:20 Race 2 Thistledown
Ovid
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@2.10
Win
55
Trainer has a good strike rate when last here but has been racing elsewhere of late. His horses haven't been running well since his return but this one won his only race over 6f and if taking to this track could follow up for a good team.
18:05 6:05 Punchestown
The King Of Prs
Daily Racing
25 EW
@17.00
Lose
-50
This one looks better around 16 to 17f with all wins coming around that trip. He is only lightly raced over this far and could be worth another go at this trip. Stable and jockey combine well together, and his only run here produced a win over 16f on soft going off 98. He has a lot to prove over the trip, current mark, and the going, as he might want softer but could be worth the E/W.
17:50 Race 1 Thistledown
Sammys Smile
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@SP
Lose
-50
The trainer has two in this: the favorite and this one, who has been racing mainly over 8 to 8.5f. He has only run over 6f twice, winning one, and is the pick to go well back over the trip.
16:05 4:05 Pontefract
On The River
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@9.50
Lose
-50
This one is a 9-time winner with 2 over C/D off a high of 76. His mark has gone up as a consequence of good form and now runs off 5lb higher than last back-to-back wins. Despite drifting like a barge and top weight, he could go well and get a 10th win.
15:40 3:40 Punchestown
American Mike
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.50
Lose
-50
This one won his first 2 bumpers over 16+17f and also won on hurdle debut over 22.5f. Form has been patchy since but in good class races, winning another twice over 20f on chase debut and 2 runs later a chase over 24f. Switched back to hurdles for this off 11lb lower than last chase run with the stable still in form and jockey having a superb April with 9 winners from his last 32 rides.
15:23 3:23 Ascot
Duran
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.00
Lose
-50
This one is a 3-time winner over 5+6f for Faye McManoman and was a good 2nd in class 3 last time off 83. Tom Marquand takes the ride for the first time off the same mark, dropped in grade, and has to be shortlisted.
15:05 3:05 Punchestown
Millforce
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@7.50
Lose
-50
The stable has the first two in the betting, with this one being the bigger priced but possibly the best bet with the stable jockey riding. He has been running over much further, just holding on last time over 22.4f off 125. He goes up 7lb for this but has won over 20.5f on debut, so should have no problem with this trip. Champagne Jury is up in trip on only his third NH race, but the jockey has been going well for the stable, and they could have a 1-2 result, but in which order?
14:57 2:57 Pontefract
Reigning Profit
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.50
Win
175
This one was 7/10 over 6f off 73 on its 323rd ever run but has come back 3 times since over 5f, winning back-to-back races over 5f off 68 and was 2nd over 5f off 70 two back. He goes up 1 grade and 1 lb for this, so is still well in on old form and shortlisted.
14:50 2:50 Ascot
Arabie
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@11.00
Lose
-50
This one has already won a group 3 and a group 2 at Chantilly and has had a recent run at Deauville so should be fit for this race. Rossa Ryan who looks like he is going for the jockey title this year rides him for the first time and he could have a good chance of the win.
14:30 2:30 Punchestown
Portnacoo
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@21.00
Lose
-50
This one turned his previous form upside down after finishing 6/6 on chase debut. He was 5/14 reverted to hurdles but won next 3 from 17 to 21.8f off a high of 102. He went to Ross O'Sullivan for 3 runs winning on his final race over this trip at Carlisle off 117. Returns to this stable off only 3lb higher and could get involved in what looks an open race.
10:00 John Higgins v Mark Williams
Mark Williams
Win Match
50 WIN
@2.40
Win
70
Over the years, John has a good win advantage over Mark, but they have played 5 times in this tournament with Mark surprisingly winning 4-1. There has never been much between them, but on that, I have gone for another Mark win.
Mark Williams 1.50
Handicap Betting
50 WIN
@1.91
Win
46
There has never been a lot between these two in this competition, but overall Mark seems to do best in this and is 4-1 up on John. He has never won by much, but the +1.5 on those results looks like a good bet at 1.91.
Mark Williams to win 13-10
Frame Betting
50 WIN
@12.00
Lose
-50
Previous results between these two suggest another close match, but Mark seems to excel in this and has won 4 of their 5 matches. Those results put this to a 2 or 3 frame win, but it could be closer. I think that 13-10 for Mark would be a good guess, but it could go either way.
10:00 Zhao Xintong v Chris Wakelin
Zhao Xintong
Win Match
50 WIN
@1.44
Win
22
The way that Chris Wakelin has been playing, I was surprised to see him at such a big price, even against a former top 20 player. Zhao, however, has only lost 3 of his last 47 matches, and although most were in Q School, he has performed with credit despite faltering at times here and is the pick to win and progress again.
Zhao Xintong -2.50
Handicap Betting
50 WIN
@1.85
Win
43
Since returning to the game after his betting scandal, Zhao Xintong has resumed in superlative form. He has breezed through qualifying and beat two good yardsticks in Jak Jones and Lei Peifan, who came back well late on. He can be a bit lax at times but should still hold too many guns for Chris, despite him having done nothing wrong so far. -2.5 is still achievable.
Zhao Xintong to win 13-8
Frame Betting
50 WIN
@9.50
Lose
-50
The way things are going, this match could go down to the last frame. Both players are in a good run of form, but Chris has only improved since the start of this tournament, having been on a losing streak prior. Zhao seems to take everything in his stride and looks unstoppable at present and could go on to win overall. I think that he could beat Chris 13-8 on current form.
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29 April 2025
19:45 Burton Albion v Wigan
Draw
50 WIN
@3.40
Win
120
Burton have home advantage and a 4-3 advantage in previous matches, but their recent results and current positions suggest to me that this will go to a draw. Wigan have drawn 4 of their last 6 matches in the league, and Burton have mixed results. However, having drawn 5 of their previous matches, it adds fuel to the fire, and the draw is the choice.
19:45 Solihull Moors v Rochdale
Solihull Moors
50 WIN
@3.70
Lose
-50
Despite their respective positions in the league, I don't think that this match is as cut and dried as the betting would suggest. Rochdale are much higher placed in the division, but Solihull have won all their 3 previous matches 2-0, 2-1, and 2-1. Both teams are scoring goals, but I have gone for Solihull with home advantage and a good recent record.
17:38 5:38 Nottingham
Bobacious
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.00
Lose
-50
This one is a 2-time winner, both over this trip on turf. He was not so good on return/stable debut after 6 months off but improved from debut for 2nd on first run here. Now fitter, he could go 1 better for the win off the same mark with Rossa Ryan up.
16:40 4:40 Brighton
Hawkesbury Legend
Daily Racing
500 WIN
@2.62
Win
810
The stable is among the winners, and this one ran his best race so far in his first handicap up to 9.5f for the first time. Up slightly in trip here and could follow with a win if the switch to turf suits.
16:05 4:05 Brighton
Lady Ridgewood
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.50
Lose
-50
This one has run well in all 3 races so far on both turf and the A/W over 8+10f. As Santorini Star has only run on the A/W so far, the first time on turf could be a 3rd win from 4 races. But she drops in grade. This one is up in grade but in her 1st cup and the pick.
15:53 3:53 Nottingham
Noisy Jazz
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@2.62
Lose
-50
This one's two best races so far have been over 8f in class 4, winning on debut and 3rd two runs later. A listed and two class 2 races over different trips on either side have proved too much, but now it drops a grade back over 8f and could get back to winning ways.
15:40 3:40 Punchestown
Iberico Lord
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@11.00
Lose
-50
This one is a dual Class 1 winner with Inc the Greatwood at Cheltenham in Nov 23, but his form has been mixed of late. With Nico De Boinville injured, the booking of M.P. Walsh catches the eye and could be worth a chance if the ground doesn't dry too much.
15:05 3:05 Punchestown
Blue Hop
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@10.00
Lose
-50
This one has returned to form of late, winning 2 of his last 3 races, the latest off 116. This requires more off 5lb higher in what looks like a better race, but the booking of Rachael Blackmore catches the eye, and he did it well last time.
14:30 2:30 Punchestown
Knockiel Synge
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.00
Lose
-50
This one has had a recent race and could be spot on now for another stint here, having won this race last year. But other form here is not the best.
14:08 2:08 Nottingham
Papa Dont Preach
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@8.50
Lose
-50
This one has a poor strike rate with only 3 wins over 5f, all on the A/W, the last in Oct 24. He has returned to form up in trip to 6f of late on the A/W and is now 1lb lower than the last win, but he has won off 104 and 82. His only run here was in class 3 over 5f on G/S off a mark of 101, finishing 5/7. But if this trip off only 57 is a return to form, he could go well and hopefully win back on turf.
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28 April 2025
20:00 Leeds v Bristol City
Leeds
50 WIN
@1.57
Win
28
Both previous and current form give Leeds a huge 19-1 advantage over Bristol, whose only win came in 2016. Leeds would go back on top on goal difference with a win and should go through as champions with what looks like an easier assignment in May, with Burnley facing Millwall.
19:00 Luca Brecel v Ding Junhui
Ding Junhui
Win Match
50 WIN
@1.67
Lose
-50
If Luca plays anything like he did against Ryan Day, he will be lucky to win 4 frames. Ding Junhui is much too good a player to allow Luca any leeway and is a great break builder. If, as usual, Luca smashes the pack up, Ding Junhui will clear up, so he is the pick to win.
Ding Junhui -1.50
Handicap Betting
50 WIN
@1.80
Lose
-50
Ding Junhui's wealth of skill and experience should put paid to Luca if he plays anything like he did against Ryan Day, as Ryan made mistake after mistake, but so did Luca. I do not trust Luca to win much in that sort of form, and Ding is much more reliable. -1.5 on the handicap looks to be a gift at 1.80.
Ding Junhui to win 13-6
Frame Betting
50 WIN
@19.00
Lose
-50
Since winning the World Championship 2 years ago, Luca has been basically poor with glimpses of good form. Ding Junhui is much more accomplished and a great break builder. He will get every opportunity to get all of the balls the way Luca plays, and Ding 13-6 is the choice.
19:00 Si Jiahui v Ben Woollaston
Si Jiahui
Win Match
50 WIN
@1.40
Win
20
Ben did well to beat Mark Selby, but that was probably about the worst I have ever seen Mark play. Si is a player that I usually follow, and his win against David Gilbert looked a lot more accomplished. He is 1-0 and 1 draw from previous meetings, and despite having only won 2 of his last 10 matches, he could take this match.
Si Jiahui -2.50
Handicap Betting
50 WIN
@1.80
Win
40
Despite Ben beating Selby last time, it was in a poor match by these standards. Unless he improves, he should lose to Si Jiahui. As a player that I sometimes follow, I have to bet on Si to win with the -2.5 handicap start.
Si Jiahui to win 13-8
Frame Betting
50 WIN
@10.00
Lose
-50
Despite Ben winning last time against Mark Selby, he never really looked at ease, but he did capitalize on Mark's mistakes. I don't think that Si Jiahui will afford him the same opportunities, and I have gone for him to best Ben 13-8.
17:13 5:13 Ayr
Crystal Guard
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@8.50
Lose
-50
This one's last win came over C/D off this mark. He is a 3-time winner on the A/W and turf, but that win was his only win on turf. Recent form has not been the best at other tracks, but perhaps the return here from a good draw with blinkers back on could revive his fortunes.
15:30 3:30 Ayr
Ayr Poet
Daily Racing
25 EW
@26.00
Lose
-50
This one is a 5-time course winner over 8+10f off a high of 66 but is not usually ready to fire after a break. He is only 2lb higher than last win but still well in on old form. With the jockey taking 7lb off bottom weight, he could run into a place from a good draw at 25/1.
14:45 2:45 Lingfield
Signcastle City
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@8.50
Lose
-50
This one is a 4-time winner from 6 to 8f, but all wins have come on turf. His only run on the A/W at Chelmsford, he was 7/11 over 7f, so he has something to prove on debut here. He won 3 from 8 last year but has been off for 8 months and drops to 7f, but 1 grade lower and could get involved.
14:15 2:15 Lingfield
Standbackandlook
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.50
Lose
-50
The stable had a surprise 11/1 winner yesterday. Although this one looks to have a hard task, he could surprise over the favored trip. He won twice at Wolverhampton over 14f off a high of 60 but was well beaten on return there over the same trip after 7 months off, never getting involved. He should strip fitter for that run, and if reverting to usual tactics of racing close up, could take this rise in trip off only 4lb more than the last win. Must not be held up for a run the first time over this trip.
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27 April 2025
18:15 6:15 Southwell
Westmorian
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@6.50
Lose
-50
This one is a 6-time winner with 5 on Tapeta over 6f, with 3 of those wins here. His highest win here was off 71, but he followed up off 84 at Lingfield last time in this grade. Although he goes up another 6lb, it might not stop the 4-timer for an improving horse.
16:30 4:30 Wetherby
Willolarupi
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@8.50
Lose
-50
This one is a 2-time winner with 1 each on turf and the A/W over 5 and 6f but is mainly placed. The stable has been among the winners, and this jockey was on for both wins. Despite being 3lb higher than the last win, he could go well.
16:15 4:15 Southwell
Crystal Flyer
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@11.00
Win
500
This one was 3rd at Kempton over 8f on debut and has run well since over different trips, winning twice and placing 2nd twice from her last 5 races on turf. She drops in trip to her last win 2 back off 6lb higher than her last win but makes her Tapers debut. If the course suits, she could make it a 3rd win on debut here.
15:45 3:45 Southwell
Ziggys Missile
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@8.50
Win
375
Both the favorite and this one are from the same stable and won over 5f last time. But the winning jockey is riding the favorite Tourist. I have gone for this one as he is 2 from 4 over C/D and is only 3lb higher than the last win and 2lb higher than the last win over C/D, and Tom Marquand takes over.
15:30 3:30 Wetherby
Soames Forsyte
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@13.00
Lose
-50
This one has been running well, winning twice and placed 3rd in 5 of his last 7 races. A 5-time winner but only 1 on turf. All wins have come over 7+8f with a good 3rd returned to turf last time. He is only 3lb higher than his turf win over this trip and could go in at a price.
15:00 Birmingham v Mansfield
Birmingham
50 WIN
@1.48
Win
24
With Birmingham having already qualified as champions, it makes me wonder whether they will send out a weakened side against a Mansfield side that is struggling and will still be looking for points. Having only lost 3 matches all season, I still have to assume that Birmingham will still have too much firepower for Mansfield and give the home fans another win.
14:30 2:30 Wetherby
Beatrice Shilling
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@6.50
Lose
-50
This one was 2nd on debut over 8f and up in grade. It was not disgraced in 2 of her next 3 races up in grade when 2nd again over this trip on turf. Her form dropped up in trip and switched to the A/W going into handicaps but was a good 2nd at Wolverhampton last time over 9.5f. Her best run so far has come over this trip on turf, and her latest time was faster than Coma Cluster. So, with the stable in form, she could be the one to beat back on turf.
14:30 Peifan Lei v Zhao Xintong
Zhao Xintong
Win Match
50 WIN
@1.14
Win
7
Zhao won his qualifiers and his first round match with authority showing that he is back with a vengeance. He might not have things all his own way against Lei who beat Kyren Wilson in his first match but as Zhao has only lost 3 of his last 46 matches he has to be the pick.
Zhao Xintong -4.50
Handicap Betting
50 WIN
@1.73
Lose
-50
It makes you wonder just how high-ranked Zhao would be now had he not fallen foul of the rules. He was once a top 10 ranked player, and on form, he could win this tournament. The -4.5 handicap start looks well within reach.
Zhao Xintong to win 13-6
Frame Betting
50 WIN
@8.50
Lose
-50
So far, Zhao has breezed through qualifying and won 10-4 in his first match against last year's finalist, Jak Jones. The only time that these two met, Lei beat Zhao 4-2 in the Scottish, but that was in 2021, and the result could be suspect due to Zhao's betting ban. He has returned in what looks like unstoppable form and could not only win this 13-6 but the tournament overall.
14:00 Stevenage v Rotherham
Rotherham
50 WIN
@3.40
Lose
-50
Even though Rotherham are the outsiders, they are 4-1 and 1 draw to the good over Stevenage, with those wins coming from their last 4 meetings. There was a 10-year deficit between the last 2 matches, and Stevenage hasn't won since 2011 and, despite home advantage, could again lose. There is only a minus 2 goal difference between the 2 sides, so the draw could be a good bet, but Rotherham are in slightly better current form, so are the pick.
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