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17 August 2025
16:30 Man Utd v Arsenal
Arsenal
This may be the first game of the season, but it's an important fixture for both teams. Arsenal aims to get a winning start for another tilt at Premier League glory, and for United to show that the disappointing performances of last season are behind them. Last season, Arsenal only lost one of their last ten away games, which was a Champions League game at PSG. Their away wins included victories at Real Madrid and PSV, and a good away point at Liverpool. Only time will tell whether United have improved, so at the start of the new season, I'm happy to go for an Arsenal win, as they were the much stronger team last season.
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16:22 4:22 Southwell
Philanthropist
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@4.50
Lose
-50
In total, Philanthropist has raced seven times, five of which were on turf and two on the all-weather at Southwell and Newcastle. Philanthropist has won two races, both of which were on the all-weather. He is returning to the scene of his latest triumph and is only two pounds higher than his last winning mark. Taking Philanthropist to repeat the success of his April win over the same course and distance. In that race, he beat Price of India by a head, who then went on to win three of his next four races.
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14:00 Chelsea v Crystal Palace
Chelsea
Following their success in the FIFA Club World Cup where they beat PSG in the final, Chelsea start their Premiership campaign by welcoming Crystal Palace. Last season, the two meetings between these two clubs finished in a draw with each team scoring one goal. Last season, Crystal Palace won the FA Cup by beating Manchester City and finished the season down in twelfth, eight places and sixteen points behind Chelsea. Providing Chelsea bring their form from the FIFA Club World Cup into this game, then every chance they can start with all three points.
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14:00 Nottm Forest v Brentford
Nottm Forest
Brentford start the new season with a new manager following Thomas Frank's move to Tottenham. Brentford have appointed from within, and Keith Andrews has his first chance at being a Premier League manager. No such problem for Forest with Nuno Espirito Santo remaining in charge, having guided his team to seventh. They were so close to Champions League football but faded in the latter half of the season. With the same manager in charge, there is every chance they can continue to build on what they achieved last season. If Forest start the season as they did last time, then there's every chance they will start with a win.
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12:00 Ipswich v Southampton
Southampton
Last season this fixture took place in the Premiership and Southampton came away with all three points. Both teams were relegated at the end of the season and Southampton started life in the Championship with a win against Wrexham, whilst Ipswich could only muster a draw against newly promoted Birmingham. Both these sides had an EFL midweek cup game which saw Southampton win at Northampton and Ipswich lost away at Bromley on penalties. The last five times Southampton have travelled to Ipswich, they came away with a win in four of them.
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16 August 2025
17:30 Wolverhampton v Man City
Man City
50 WIN
@1.48
Win
24
Manchester City had a very indifferent season last time and yet still managed to finish third. They did the double over Wolves, who finished down in sixteenth position. They played well in the FIFA Club World Cup with a notable win against Juventus before being surprisingly knocked out by Al-Hilal. However, they showed enough in that competition to suggest that they will start the new season strongly. If that is the case, then they can continue their winning run against Wolves.
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15:20 3:20 Ripon
Rock Opera
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@10.00
Lose
-50
The trainer, Richard Fahey, won this race last season with Dare To Hope. Today he is represented by Rock Opera, who is again ridden by seven-pound claimer Ethan Tindall. He has been there or thereabouts in six of his last seven races. He has raced three times before at Ripon without troubling the judge. Hopefully today, Fahey will have him spot on, and from a decent draw, he can run well and be involved at the finish.
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15:00 Brighton v Fulham
Brighton
Last season, Fulham lost four of their final six away games, including a defeat at Brighton. Brighton took eight points from their final four Premier League fixtures. At the end of the season, Brighton finished three places higher than Fulham. If they continue to play well at home, then there's every chance they can start with all three points.
15:00 Milton Keynes Dons v Cheltenham
Cheltenham
The last five meetings between these two teams have been close affairs. Two draws, two wins for MK Dons by one goal, and one win by Cheltenham by a single goal. Following their midweek win against Exeter, at this price Cheltenham look worth a punt.
15:00 Sunderland v West Ham
West Ham
Sunderland are back in the Premiership following their play-off final win against Sheffield United. Last season West Ham finished fourteenth in the Premiership which was higher than both Tottenham and Manchester United. Away from home, West Ham finished last season with two consecutive wins which were against Ipswich and Manchester United. Providing they start this season as they finished the last, West Ham may well be too strong for newly promoted Sunderland who lost their last three home Championship games and each time failed to find the back of the net.
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15:00 Tottenham v Burnley
Tottenham
Last season, Tottenham had a poor Premiership campaign, finishing just one place above the relegation zone. It was a different story in the Europa League as they won, which means that this season they will be in the Champions League. However, shortly after the season finished, they sacked their manager and brought in Thomas Frank following seven good years at Brentford. Burnley finished second in the Championship, level with Leeds on one hundred points, which saw them promoted to the Premiership. Tottenham's last three home Premiership games all finished in defeat. Based on last season's results, there still appears to be a big difference between teams currently playing in the Premiership and newly promoted teams. With a new manager who has had plenty of time to bond with his players, it will be disappointing if Tottenham cannot start with a home win against newly promoted Burnley.
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14:45 2:45 Ripon
Novello Lad
Daily Racing
25 EW
@7.00
Lose
-50
This will be Novello Lad's first run at Ripon, so hopefully he will like the track. He has won two of his last three races and is only two pounds higher for a cozy win in his last race. In that race, he beat Sir Garfield, who won earlier this week. Hopefully, Novello Lad can run well and follow up with another success.
12:30 Aston Villa v Newcastle
Aston Villa
50 WIN
@2.45
Lose
-50
Aston Villa should be fired up for this game as last season they finished level on points with Newcastle, but due to a worse goal difference, they missed out on a Champions League place. Last season, both meetings between these two clubs were won by the home side. Newcastle's away form fell away at the end of that season as they only took one point from their last three away games. Aston Villa finished the season strong at home, having won their last five Premier League home games. Added to that, they also won two Champions League and an FA Cup home game to round off the season with eight consecutive home wins.
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15 August 2025
20:00 Liverpool v Bournemouth
Liverpool
50 WIN
@1.40
Win
20
Premier League champions Liverpool get the new season underway against Bournemouth, who finished last season in ninth. Last season, Liverpool won both games, scoring five goals and conceding none. Having beaten Bournemouth the last five times they have met, there is every chance Liverpool will get all three points in their quest to defend their title.
16:45 4:45 Newbury
Flowerhead
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@2.37
Lose
-50
Having won at Chepstow, next time out Flowerhead finished second to True Love. Both those races were at five furlongs. She then finished midfield in a six furlongs race. Reverting to five furlongs, Flowerhead holds obvious claims.
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14 August 2025
17:00 5:00 Windsor
Night On Earth
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@6.00
Lose
-50
The last four runs of Night On Earth have seen him finish in the top four on each occasion. His latest run was at Haydock where he came agonizingly close to winning but in the end finished second, beaten by a neck. Tonight he races off the same mark of sixty-seven. He last won a race just over a year ago off a mark of eighty-one. The way Night On Earth has been running, off bottom weight he should once again be thereabouts.
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13 August 2025
20:00 PSG v Tottenham
PSG
50 WIN
@1.44
Lose
-50
In their last ten games, only three times have they failed to keep a clean sheet. Of those ten games, they have won eight. They lost their last game, which was in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, where they conceded three times against Chelsea. Tottenham have been poor in their pre-season games. They have played six games, drawing three, winning two, and losing once. Their last game saw them well and truly beaten by Bayern Munich.
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19:45 7:45 Kempton
Rey De La Batalla
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@8.50
Lose
-50
In his last race, Ray De La Batalla won over today's course and distance. He appeared to travel well throughout the race, and with a strong finish, won by just over one length. Tonight, he races off a four-pound higher mark, and with the same jockey on board, he should once again be in contention.
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12 August 2025
19:45 Wrexham v Hull
Wrexham
50 WIN
@2.40
Lose
-50
Both Wrexham and Hull play their football in the Championship. Hull started with a point earned away at Coventry. Wrexham, who won promotion last season, came so very close to defeating Southampton, who last season were relegated from the Premiership. Wrexham were one goal to the good as the game entered the ninetieth minute. However, by the time the ref blew the final whistle, they conceded two very late goals. This is a Carabao Cup game, so who knows how strong a team each respective manager will put out. Wrexham's last seven home games have seen them win five and draw two. So, with home advantage and unlucky to lose at Southampton, taking Wrexham to get the win.
19:40 7:40 Hamilton
Hour By Hour
Daily Racing
25 EWNAPR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@9.50
Void
0
Providing Hour By Hour settles better in the early part of the race than he did last time out at Ayr, he could be in with a shout. Won twice last year over this course and distance. One pound lower than his last race and back at a track he appears to like. Hopefully, Hour By Hour will be able to return to winning ways.
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11 August 2025
19:10 7:10 Windsor
Trefor
Daily Racing
25 EWNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@7.50
Win
7
Returning to six furlongs, Trefor looks worth a shout. He won two races over six furlongs and was then dropped back to five furlongs where he finished third. Tonight, he reverts back to six furlongs. He should once again be in the mix as he races off the same mark as his last race.
17:30 Wu Yize v Matthew Stevens
Matthew Stevens
Win Match
50 WIN
@2.75
Lose
-50
Matthew Stevens has played well in his two games so far in Saudi Arabia and has only dropped two frames. Prior to those wins, he won a Championships League game. Providing he can maintain his form, then he can get the better of the higher-seeded Wu Yize.
11:00 Ben Woollaston v Jack Lisowski
Jack Lisowski
Win Match
50 WIN
@1.45
Lose
-50
In his last match, Jack Lisowski whitewashed Renee Evans. They have met three times before, with Lisowski winning two. He is the higher-ranked player, and providing he maintains his form, Lisowski should progress to the next round.
03:00 LA Galaxy v Seattle Sounders
LA Galaxy
50 WIN
@2.30
Lose
-50
Both these teams play in the Western Conference League of the MLS. They have each played twenty-four games, and Seattle Sounders are fourth on thirty-eight points, whilst LA Galaxy are bottom of the table on sixteen points. The last ten home games played by LA Galaxy in all competitions have seen them win five times, which includes a win over Vancouver Whitecaps, who are second in the table. In their last ten away games, Seattle Sounders have lost three games, including one at Vancouver Whitecaps. When LA Galaxy have been playing at home, the last three matches played between these two sides have all been won by LA Galaxy.
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10 August 2025
23:00 NY Red Bulls v Real Salt Lake
NY Red Bulls
50 WIN
@2.15
Win
57
New York Red Bulls were well and truly beaten in their last home MLS game by Inter Miami. Prior to that game, their previous six home league games had produced five wins and one draw. Both of these teams are around the same position in their respective table and on similar points. The last seven away games played by Real Salt Lake have seen three defeats, three draws, and one win. Their last four visits to New York Red Bulls have seen three defeats and one draw. There may not be a great deal between these two teams, but with the home form of New York Red Bulls going for a home win.
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17:15 5:15 Haydock
Hurt You Never
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@15.00
Lose
-50
Hurt You Never appears to be in the best form of her racing career having won four of her last eight races. Today she is up another seven pounds and returns to class four company. Her last race saw her win by over four lengths from a career high mark of seventy-five. She is racing off a career higher of eighty-two so will need to be at her very best to get the win, but should be up to at least finishing in the top five at a decent price.
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16:30 Leicester v Sheff Wed
Leicester
50 WIN
@1.29
Win
14
Leicester have been somewhat of a yo-yo club between Premiership and Championship leagues. Having been relegated last season, they will once again be looking to gain promotion at the end of the season. To that extent, a good start will help their cause. Therefore, going for Leicester to get all three points.
12:26 12:26 Yarmouth
Rathcoole Nutz
Daily Races
50 WIN
@3.00
Win
100
Been a while since any in this race have actually won a race. Looking at historical times Rathcoole Nutz appears to be in with a decent chance of winning this.
12:09 12:09 Yarmouth
Murrow Khatani
Daily Races
50 WIN
@2.00
Lose
-50
Returning to competitive racing after a break of over two months, Murrow Khatani won in a decent time. If trapping well and running to that level again, it would give him an excellent chance of winning again.
12:00 Ryan Day v Stan Moody
Stan Moody
Win Match
50 WIN
@2.00
Win
50
Stan Moody held his nerve to win the final frame to secure victory over Liam Highfield in his last match. That same scenario has played out in the last two matches between these two players, with Moody winning by a single frame. One of those games was a best of seven and the other a best of nine, so I'm going for Moody to continue his winning run against Ryan Day.
11:52 11:52 Yarmouth
Barista Brew
Daily Races
50 WIN
@6.00
Lose
-50
Barista Brew has been a consistent runner in his last five races with form figures of one win, three seconds and a third. Denied by a shorthead last time, so looks worth giving another chance.
11:34 11:34 Yarmouth
Faith Matters
Daily Races
50 WIN
@5.00
Lose
-50
Faith Matters can be a frustrated dog to follow. She is down in grade today, so it would be foolish to ignore her as she has won her last two races at this level.
11:18 11:18 Yarmouth
Murrow Breeze
Daily Races
50 WIN
@3.75
Lose
-50
This will be the lowest grade race that Murrow Breeze has raced in during 2025. Been operating at a higher level without success. A drop back down to this grade could see him return to winning ways.
11:01 11:01 Yarmouth
Heflewanocean
Daily Races
50 WIN
@6.50
Lose
-50
In his last race, Heflewanocean put in a much improved display of late to win. His previous two races had seen him finish last. Providing that run was no fluke and he can maintain that level or improve, then he's in with a chance.
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09 August 2025
17:45 Rangers v Dundee
Draw
50 WIN
@8.00
Win
350
In three days' time, Rangers have an important Champions League qualifying second leg semi-final game coming up and may not be 100% focused or committed against a Dundee team they are expected to beat. The last three meetings between these two sides have seen Rangers win by a single goal twice and a draw. With Rangers only getting a point against Motherwell in their last game and Dundee suffering a narrow loss against Hibs, I'm happy to think this game could end in a draw.
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17:30 Sheff Utd v Bristol City
Sheff Utd
Last season Sheffield United came so close to winning promotion to the Premiership. They finished third in the table, fourteen points ahead of Sunderland, who finished fourth and dealt them the cruelest of blows when winning the play-off final, coming from a goal down and scoring the winning goal deep into added-on time. Sheffield United met Bristol City in the semi-finals of the play-offs, winning both legs and in the process scored six goals and conceded none. Bristol City finished last season losing their last three away games. Sheffield United have won four of their five pre-season games and look in decent shape to open with a win.
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16:00 4:00 Curragh
True Love
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@1.29
Lose
-50
With Gstaad now a non-runner, this looks a formality for the Aidan O'Brien-trained True Love. She has already beaten Puerto Rico by five lengths this season and should be able to keep the Joseph O'Brien-trained Green Sense at bay.
15:20 3:20 Ascot
Up The Pace
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@7.00
Lose
-50
Prince of India has a low draw and an eleven-pound rise to contend with. Hucklesbrook was very disappointing last time out, having won his two previous races. He was getting hot before the race started. If that happens again, then his chance could be over before the race starts. So for me, the safest option is Up The Pace, who has won two and finished second in his last three races. His win at Ascot in May was over six furlongs. The following month, he won over seven furlongs at Doncaster. His latest race was last month at Newmarket over seven furlongs, where he was leading inside the final furlong but finished second, having been beaten by half a length. Today he drops back to six furlongs, and even with a five-pound rise, he could be the answer to a tricky race.
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15:00 Cheltenham v Chesterfield
Cheltenham
Cheltenham started the new season with a defeat away at Cambridge, whilst Chesterfield started with a home win against Barrow. Cheltenham won this fixture last season. Their last two home pre-season friendlies saw them beat Swansea and draw with Bristol City.
15:00 Harrogate Town v Grimsby
Grimsby
50 WIN
@2.25
Lose
-50
Both these teams won their opening game of the season while keeping a clean sheet. With Grimsby scoring three goals in their opening game and Harrogate Town only one, I'm happy to go for a Grimsby win.
15:00 Leyton Orient v Wigan
Leyton Orient
50 WIN
@2.25
Win
62
Leyton Orient started the season with an away defeat at Huddersfield. Their last five home games of last season saw them win three and draw two. If they are once again strong at home, then there's every chance of a home win.
15:00 Livingston v Falkirk
Livingston
50 WIN
@2.70
Win
85
Having been promoted from the Championship and winning three of their four League Cup games, Livingston started their Premiership season with a point away at Kilmarnock. Having been promoted from the Championship, Falkirk started with a home draw against Dundee United. The last three meetings between these two clubs have all been won by Livingston, the latest of which was in March 2025.
15:00 Norwich v Millwall
Norwich
50 WIN
@2.15
Lose
-50
The last three times Norwich have welcomed Millwall in a Championship game they have won. They will be looking to secure all three points as they once again seek to get a return to the Premiership. They won their last home pre-season game.
15:00 St Mirren v Motherwell
Draw
50 WIN
@3.50
Win
125
In their last five meetings against St Mirren, Motherwell have a decent record with two wins and three draws. Their opening game saw them draw at home to Rangers, and there's every chance they can earn another point today.
15:00 Swindon v Cambridge Utd
Swindon
50 WIN
@2.10
Win
55
Cambridge United were relegated last season and started off life in League Two with a narrow home win against Cheltenham. Swindon lost their opening game away at Walsall. They are a decent side at home, and having finished last season in mid-table, I'm taking them to get their first win of the season.
12:30 Coventry v Hull
Coventry
Last season, Coventry finished in fifth place and were knocked out by Sunderland in the play-offs. Hull avoided relegation, having earned a draw in their last match, which saw them stay up on goal difference. Coventry won this game last season, and with Frank Lampard still at the helm, I'm expecting them to win again.
12:30 Southampton v Wrexham
Draw
Last season, Southampton finished bottom of the Premiership, and having finished second in League One, Wrexham won promotion. Today, they both start the new season in the Championship. A similar scenario played out on Friday night between Birmingham and Ipswich, which finished in a draw. Neither side has been impressive in their pre-season games, so this match could follow last night's and finish in a draw.
11:00 Stan Moody v Liam Highfield
Stan Moody
Win Match
50 WIN
@1.62
Win
31
Stan Moody is one of the upcoming youngsters who appears to be going in the right direction in the early days of his professional snooker career. He has taken some notable scalps in 2023, including Zhou and Zhang. He is ranked higher than his opponent, so I'm taking Moody to get the win.
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08 August 2025
20:00 Birmingham v Ipswich
Ipswich
50 WIN
@2.87
Lose
-50
Last season, Birmingham were runaway champions of League One, whilst Ipswich could only muster four Premiership wins and were relegated. Ipswich have played four pre-season friendlies and have won them all. Ipswich should find life much easier in the Championship than the Premiership. The bookies have installed Ipswich as favorites to return to the Premiership, with Birmingham also one of the more fancied teams to win promotion. Birmingham have played seven pre-season friendlies and have won four and lost three. In the later stages of the Premiership, Ipswich did win at Bournemouth and earned two respectable draws at Chelsea and Everton. If they can find the form of any of those results, then there's every chance they can start with a win.
19:05 7:05 Newmarket
Dashing Dick
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@8.00
Lose
-50
Dashing Dick has a good record in this race. He won this in 2023 off a mark of seventy-four, and last year finished second off a mark of seventy-nine, when losing by a head to Spring Bloom and today is three pounds better off. He has finished in the frame in each of his last two races when ridden by today's jockey, Jack Mitchell. With ground conditions in his favor, another bold show can be expected.
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