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12 April 2026
22:45 US Masters
Carlos Ortiz
25 EW
@+25000
Lose
-50
Carlos Ortiz is my huge upset chance for this tournament. He is only one of 10 LIV golfers to get a card for this tournament. The one weakness is his putting, as he can be streaky on occasions, but he is coming into some good form. Off the tee, he tends to have a high, powerful iron flight, which is essential for Augusta’s elevated greens. He is one of those all-or-nothing, aggressive players, and Augusta rewards players who attack the pin. He missed the cut here last time out, so will be keen to show his best. He finished 4th at the 2025 U.S. Open, so a return to that sort of form could see him the big benefactor.
Ludvig Aberg
50 WIN
@+1800
Lose
-50
Ludvig Aberg from Sweden, and a former Texas college graduate, resides in Florida and has performed creditably in the Masters previously. He has a 71.42% cut-making rate in tournaments and is a rising star who could upset the named golfers here.
Nicolai Hojgaard
25 EW
@+6600
Lose
-50
The European is an up-and-comer who is at big odds here, and rightly so. He's just the type to upset at Augusta, a course he has played well enough to suggest further improvement could be forthcoming with an ounce of luck on the day. Sure, he's not yet a household name, but Augusta could be his break-out moment to become one. He is a consistent performer, and that's a real bonus across four rounds at Augusta. He's had multiple top-10 finishes, strikes the ball with authority, and his win in the DP World Tour Championship (late 2025) signaled a step up in class. He's had several PGA Tour starts in early 2026 where he has been inside the top 20 or contending through 36??"54 holes. He made the cut last time at Augusta, and he's shown the right profile for the course??"high ball flight, aggressive long-iron play, and the ability to score on par-5s, all things that are rewarded at Augusta. He has the confidence to play well on the fast greens. He appeals as under-the-radar value at the odds for me.
Patrick Reed
25 EW
@+3500
Lose
-50
Patrick Reed knows his way around this course and has been among the top European golfers previously, especially when McIlroy hasn't measured up. Good, strong tee player with putting consistency to back up an all-round game. Could upset here.
Sepp Straka
25 EW
@+7000
Lose
-50
Only the second Austrian golfer ever to play the Masters, Straka is the type of top upset here. He was 16th in Augusta and showed touches of real promise. If he can capitalize, this could be his year to make his presence felt even more strongly.
Ludvig Aberg
Top European
25 EW
@+650
Lose
-50
Aberg is a class act and knows this course well enough by now to be a threat again. He's made the top 10 previously, and that's good experience on a tricky course. His debut second was a sign of things to come in 2024 when he had his first pro start. He was third in the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March, so he's in the right touch. His earlier 5th placing in the Players Championship gives him a good chance of being the top European, as he's been a two-time Ryder Cup representative already in a short but stellar career.
Nicolai Hojgaard
Top European
25 EW
@+2000
Lose
-50
Højgaard has played at Augusta previously and made the cut. He is one of the rising European golfers who could have a fine first round, as he has done previously. He's consistent, hits the ball high and handsome, and to me looks well-suited to mastering Augusta this year in a breakout performance. Augusta is always open to surprises with changing weather, and if he gets settled conditions, I think this European could be a strong first-round contender.
Bryson DeChambeau
Top American
25 EW
@+650
Lose
-50
Bryson DeChambeau is a class act and will be looking to peak for this event, as with many of the top golfers lining up in a star-studded field. Does history beckon for Bryson this time of asking? That's the several-million-dollar question. At his best, he could get past the favorite.
Matt Fitzpatrick
Top GB and Ireland
25 EW
@+400
Lose
-50
If McIlroy has a bad round or two, then the ever-consistent Matt Fitzpatrick has shown that he knows Augusta well enough to be right in this fight at the business end of the four-rounder.
Tommy Fleetwood
Top GB and Ireland
25 EW
@+450
Lose
-50
Tommy Fleetwood has been in the top three, winning in 2024 in this niche contest. That sort of form puts him right in the frame again this year as an in-form golfer ready to show out again at Augusta.
20:50 US Masters
Ludvig Aberg
1st Round Leader
25 EW
@+2500
Lose
-50
The two-time Ryder Cup representative was a runner-up in his first major appearance in 2024 and 7th in this event in 2025 after being tied for the lead late on Sunday. He could be quick out of the gates here, and it would not surprise me to see him high up on the leaderboard at the end of the opening round??"perhaps even leading it. His average is 70 on 18-hole courses throughout his career, which is undoubtedly on the rise.
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Min Woo Lee
1st Round Leader
25 EW
@+3300
Lose
-50
Min Woo Lee is on a bit of a charge in terms of consistency recently and is looking like one of the likely dark horses in rich company. He is emerging from the golfing shadows to be considered one of the real upset chances this year.
Nicolai Hojgaard
1st Round Leader
25 EW
@+5000
Lose
-50
This is my big improver for this tournament. The European has performed well this year and is coming through the rankings at just the right time. A good all-rounder with the right touch to "master" Augusta and really make a name for himself.
Patrick Reed
1st Round Leader
50 WIN
@+3500
Lose
-50
The 2018 Masters victor comes back to see if he can complete the overdue double here. He's finished in the top dozen at Augusta on six occasions and is one of the most consistent golfers on this course over the last decade. He's had four top-10 finishes in his last six appearances, including a third-place finish last year. Augusta clearly suits his game, which is a strong short game, creative shot-making, and confident putting under pressure. He has the mental resilience for Augusta, and his wins in Dubai and Qatar, plus a runner-up in Bahrain earlier this year, put him in the right touch to benefit here. He's had a wee mental freshener coming into this, and provided that hasn't taken anything away from his game, I can see him making his presence felt again. Horses for courses, anyone?
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Sepp Straka
1st Round Leader
25 EW
@+5000
Lose
-50
There was a lot to like about the Austrian's performance on this course in 2024, and he would only need to have one great round here. With a little more consistency with the putter, he could be in contention for the first round.
Jake Knapp
Top American
25 EW
@+2800
Lose
-50
Knapp is a bit better than average on his day, and he looks like a golfer likely to be suited by a challenging course like Augusta, with the need to flight the ball high to reach the greens in good style. If he has his putting game ticking, he could be right in the fight for a long way.
18:45 6:45 Musselburgh
Zarzyni
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1000
Win
25
Conor Beasley is up, and that experience should help immensely. The form looks poor in the two runs back, but bear in mind this horse won third up last term at this very track. So the veteran galloper has probably been set for this race. Whether he still has the legs to foot it with the younger sprinters at nine years of age is another matter. Last time out his form was so poor that he'd finished a combined 23L from the respective winner, and he won at his third run back. This time he's a combined 11 lengths closer in his lead-up runs, and that makes me think he might be a bit more forward than the numbers on paper may look.
16:55 4:55 Leopardstown
Shosholoza
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+2200
Lose
-50
If there is to be a major upset, then this is the one I fancy to work the oracle. Joseph O'Brien might just produce one to upset the hotpot here, as this horse won nicely enough on debut before being tried at Group 1 level ??" a huge step up from maidens. She acquitted herself well with a good 5th and was only 2.5 lengths from the winner, which, for my money, tells you a lot about her possible upside. Freshened since, she might be sharp enough to give this a nudge at big odds.
16:25 4:25 Leopardstown
Suzie Songs
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@+1100
Lose
-50
Won at this level previously. Spelled for seven months after finding the higher grade a bit beyond her, and the yielding conditions should suit given her breeding. Yes, this is a tough task freshened up, but she should have strengthened, and given she's already shown herself up to Group 2 and 3 racing, the lightly-raced Suzie Songs looks the improver here and might surprise a few at good odds on her first race away from the Curragh track.
15:50 3:50 Ffos Las
El Gavilan
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1800
Lose
-50
El Gavilan is from a small team and managed an impressive hat-trick of wins before finding the huge impost too much last time out. Nothing wrong with the fitness, though, and back to 11.5 here from 12 stone means this might well bring that spark of form back online. Likes this course.
15:13 3:13 Ffos Las
Berkshire Smudge
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+3300
Lose
-50
James Bowen and Rebecca Curtis combine here with a possible longshot winner at around 33/1. The form does not look more than ordinary. But bear in mind this horse won on this track in August for an apprentice, and Bowen is a much stronger rider likely to get the best out of him.
15:00 Stockport v Luton
Luton & Yes (Result + BTTS)
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
@+450
Win
225
In November last year Luton were on the road to Stockport and gave them a lesson in goal scoring. It's hard to see the home side having turned it around enough to win this, but they could get a consolation goal with the home crowd support and better defence since then.
Luton #2-0
50 WIN
@+1200
Lose
-50
Luton were dominant last time these two clashed, and I think that they might score one fewer goal this time, as they keep their away record against the home side intact.
14:10 2:10 Leopardstown
Elmakaya
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+650
Lose
-50
Elmakaya makes her debut for the strong Dermot Weld yard, and with Chris Hayes to do the riding, she looks well placed at each-way odds. She races for the estate of the late Aga Khan, and the Wootton Bassett filly appears to be attracting some interest in the betting as it gets nearer post time, suggesting she has shown something at home.
11:30 Genoa v Sassuolo
Genoa
50 WIN
@+114
Win
57
Genoa have dominated whenever these two teams have met in recent seasons, winning 2-1 on three occasions. They have the home advantage and are coming off a good win following two losses. Sassuolo won after a draw in their last two outings but were patchy before that. Genoa are known to be strong at home, and with wins over Roma and Verona they looked in fine touch. However, they aren't up to matching the likes of Juventus or Inter Milan.
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@+120
Win
60
BTTS probability for both teams against other teams runs at around 60 to 67%, and it sits at 62% when these teams meet. So this is value odds.
Yes (BTTS)
Both Teams to Score
50 WIN
@-109
Win
46
The bookies have played this safe and taken their 9% off the top here by listing this at 1.91. Both teams have a habit of scoring when they meet, with 2-1 favouring Genoa having been the result twice (both away from home). With the home advantage, and Sassuolo more aggressive away from home but with a leaky defence, there is plenty of scope for this to be the outcome.
Genoa & Yes (Result + BTTS)
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
@+379
Win
190
Genoa won 2-1 at home the last time they faced off at Genoa's home pitch, and they have also had 2-1 wins away from home. They will be looking to ramp up that advantage against a side that can be leaky in defense but has the ability to score an average of 1.27 goals when away from home.
Genoa #2-0
50 WIN
@+900
Lose
-50
Genoa have dominated their match-ups in the last three seasons with three 2-1 victories each time. That may change here in terms of the scoreline. Sassuolo away from home tend to have a pattern of either losing or drawing after a win and can be leaky in defence, so I think the home side are likely to get the win here.
11:00 Feirense v Vizela
Under 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@-149
Win
34
This looks quite a tight match on paper and has been historically so. A draw seems most likely on paper given their respective styles. But the deciding factor for me here is that in their last 20 matches, Feirense have only managed a final score in excess of 2.5 goals on three occasions, so I'm going with the form book here.
No (BTTS)
Both Teams to Score
50 WIN
@-117
Win
43
Feirense at home have scored 11 goals in their last 10 and had five wins and five losses (no draws) with 15 conceded. They have never beaten the visitors in the last three seasons (four matches). This suggests it could be tight, maybe a one-goal toss-up either way.
Draw & Yes (Result + BTTS)
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
@+359
Lose
-50
Draw - Vizela
Half Time / Full Time
50 WIN
@+500
Lose
-50
Bit of insurance here as Feirense tend to play defensively at home, while Vizela are inclined to play much looser and more open football. That can be rewarding but also dangerous. Vizela have the historical edge, so I give them the advantage after a feeling-out first half.
Vizela #2-1
50 WIN
@+900
Lose
-50
Vizela to prevail here. They are aggressive away from home and have won three of their four encounters with their rivals. Feirense have conceded 15 goals in their last 10 home games but scored only 11 themselves, so at the odds I'm prepared to go against the most likely outcome of a draw.
09:00 Token Homemate Cup
Taiki Yoshida
25 EW
@+2800
Lose
-50
Taiki Yoshida will be looking to take this out at good odds. I see him as a value play given that he has placed in the top 10 previously and is a good all-rounder in a field with a bit of depth. A win would be no great surprise given his career consistency.
Tatsunori Shogenji
25 EW
@+2000
Lose
-50
Tatsunori Shogenji gets to play on one of his favourite courses this time. As a top-10 placegetter in previous years, he looks like one of the value bets on an each-way basis for me in an open field.
Tomoyo Ikemura
25 EW
@+2500
Lose
-50
Tomoya Ikemura has looked unlucky not to have won this tournament in recent years, and it would not surprise me to see this be his breakout performance on a course he knows well, as it lends itself to his patient style of golf.
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10 April 2026
17:00 AFC Hermannstadt v Farul Constanta
Under 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@-149
Win
34
These two sides rarely go on a scoring spree when pitted against each other. Both will be competitive, though I favor the home side as Farul are not good travelers, with just 2 wins in their last 15 away matches.
AFC Hermannstadt & No (Result + BTTS)
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
@+250
Win
125
I think this could be a clean sheet result in favor of the locals. They are playing well and will be trying to maintain a better record at home than Farul have on the road.
AFC Hermannstadt - AFC Hermannstadt
Half Time / Full Time
50 WIN
@+259
Lose
-50
AFC Hermannstadt to lead from pillar to post here with an all-the-way display, leading at half-time and going on to win at the final whistle too. I base this on the fact that, on the road, their rivals are not great at scoring goals, especially against this home side.
AFC Hermannstadt #1-0
50 WIN
@+600
Win
300
The home side to win this by a slim margin, as Farul are not great away from home. They are good at getting draws, with four in their last 10 matches, but I think AFC's 50% win record at home in their last 10 outings probably gives them a slight edge this time given their present form.
17:00 Wisla Plock v Lechia Gdansk
Lechia Gdansk
50 WIN
@+154
Lose
-50
Lechia Gda?sk is the home of the late union leader and revolutionary figure Lech Wa??sa, and they have the same fighting qualities too. They are away from home here, which is a bit of a concern, as they are surprisingly weak away from home with only one win in their last 10. Against that is the fact that P?ock are similarly placed. Gda?sk come with far stronger form this time, though, and P?ock haven't beaten them since July 2022. Maybe that won't change here either.
Under 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@+100
Win
50
This could be a closer game than many think, given that Gda?sk are in good form at present and P?ock are going woefully. But Gda?sk are not good away from home, with only one win in their last 10 away fixtures, so I'm going with a lower score.
No (BTTS)
Both Teams to Score
50 WIN
@+114
Win
57
I think Gda?sk's current form may overcome their woeful away record here, given that their opponents are struggling. Their goal average at home of 0.83 is only slightly better than their overall record, and they're on a losing streak at present.
Lechia Gdansk & Yes (Result + BTTS)
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
@+350
Lose
-50
Wis?a's last 10 matches are L, W, W, L, L, L, L, L, D, L ??" so poor overall. Gda?sk's are W, W, L, W, D, L, W, D, W, L. Their away and home records respectively almost cancel each other out, which leads me to favor the away team.
Lechia Gdansk - Lechia Gdansk
Half Time / Full Time
50 WIN
@+300
Lose
-50
Gda?sk will, I think, play more aggressively in trying to keep up their dominance in this match historically. Well, at least in the last three seasons when the home side has failed to win against the visitors. I think that converts into a goal before half time and a goal after it.
16:50 4:50 Wolverhampton
Ten Carat Harry
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+400
Lose
-50
The Osborne team of rider and trainer will be looking to carry on their form with this very nice horse and hoping for a 24-carat performance from him on the all-weather track. He's won six of 10 and has only missed the top three once in his 10 career outings to date and should get number seven under Saffie Osborne's urgings.
16:25 4:25 Thirsk
Mount Athos
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+400
Lose
-50
Returned to winning form after a terrible run when resuming last time. James Doyle is back on, and he has a special affinity with this horse, having won in his last three rides on him over the past few seasons. The son of Dark Angel has a fine record of eight wins and seven minors from 25 runs, which speaks volumes for his all-round ability. Set to go on with it here by the looks.
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08 April 2026
17:25 5:25 Gowran Park
Slurricane
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+500
Lose
-50
I think this horse should be at better odds, but then when you've sorted one out, you always think that, don't you? Loves it wet, and the wetter the better, so I am doing a rain dance as we speak. The bookies are keeping this one safe, that's for sure. If this develops into a heavy track, I'd say this is one of the better live chances on the programme, as I know the stock of Kodiac can swim.
16:25 4:25 Gowran Park
Sindria
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deductionBest Odds Guaranteed SP 13.00 used instead of 9.50 takenBOG
@+1200
Win
600
Sindria will appreciate the softer ground underfoot, as she has done so previously. Though I am tossing up between her and her stablemate, I'm edging towards her on this occasion, even though she may just need one more run to be at her best. From the draw she should get a nice run in transit and is likely to handle the wetter ground better than most. O'Brien quinella anyone?
Thrifty Of Digby
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1200
Lose
-50
Thrifty of Digby has been taken along patiently by John Harrington and is the type of horse to upset the applecart of the more fancied runners here. She doesn't like it dead-set heavy but has won on soft ground previously, and that's her go basically. She hasn't had conditions to suit this season but is likely to find them underfoot here. I think that can bring about a decent enough improvement to see Shane Foley saluting the judge at the head of the field. Each-way for me, and hopefully at better than 12/1 once the real betting starts.
15:15 3:15 Gowran Park
Remember That
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1600
Lose
-50
Remember that improved a touch when produced second up in firmer conditions last term and was then put aside to mature. Should come back stronger and, being by an absolute mudlark sire in the little-known Calyx, could be the one to resume on a winning note, especially if the rains come and really open the track up.
15:05 3:05 Fontwell
Northanger Abbey
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@+500
Lose
-50
Northanger Abbey turned in one of the best efforts of his career when an improver's sixth last time out when resuming from a spell. He comes from a yard that knows how to prepare jumpers and has a good rider up who knows this horse well. Each-way chance for me.
14:05 2:05 Gowran Park
Bobby Mcgee
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTETip made at odds of 4.00 on 08/04 at 04:500.15 deduction for Hassaniya@6.50 withdrawn at 10:25R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 3.00 x (1-0.15) = 3.55Best Odds Guaranteed SP 4.50 used instead of 3.55 BOG
@+350
Win
175
Bobby McGee looks tough to beat here given the consistent disclosed form. With the freshen up and breeding to suit for the wet, he should be right in this for a long way.
Kilmac Air
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+900
Lose
-50
Good trainer with debutantes and brings a nice one here for a wet-track debut. Sired by a stallion that throws mudlarks. Should be well-educated and well forward. A forward showing is expected.
13:30 1:30 Gowran Park
Neolithic
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@-109
Win
45
Neolithic made a good first run on his debut as a three-year-old when resuming recently. He will have taken considerable benefit from that run and should improve in leaps and bounds with this one under his belt. Lordan rides for Aidan O'Brien, and that combo will be looking to dominate this in what promises to be a tactical affair and perhaps a sprint home.
13:17 1:17 Nottingham
Tripoli Flyer
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1200
Lose
-50
Two old hands combine here with jockey Dougie Costello and Fergal O'Brien combining. They've both been in this game for 26 years now, and O'Brien is a master at setting them for specific races. This is a horse who has been given loads of time to mature and has done well in a limited 15-start career to date, registering three wins. I can see him being right in this with an ounce of luck in the running, as he's needed recent racing.
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