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05 April 2026
22:45 Valero Texas Open
Jordan Spieth
25 EW
@+1400
Lose
-50
This is not the deepest of fields with number oc big names keeping their powder dry for the first major next week. We've put up JORDAN SPIETH before and his game physically and mentally looks to be coming together nicely. He has some decent course form in the Texan Open including a win 3 top 15 finishes in 7 starts. Last 4 tournaments have produced following finishes 12/11/32/11. He's a couple of points bigger on the exchanges and with Bet 365
Ludvig Aberg
40 EW
@+1400
Win
72
Several big names are taking a bye week with the first major the following week. Ludvig Aberg has hinted in recent weeks that his game is coming together nicely following injury and illness. I'd be quite surprised if he were not involved come Sunday.
Ryo Hisatsune
25 EW
@+4000
Lose
-50
The accuracy of the man from Japan, Ryo Hisatsune, should suit this course. He's been ticking over in recent weeks and could well do better than last year's tied 5th.
Sudarshan Yellamaraju
25 EW
@+4500
Lose
-50
The young Canadian Sudarshan Yellamaraju has only contested five tournaments. Three tournaments in five weeks produced 17th, 5th, and 6th place finishes. Still rough around the edges, he might well figure high up on the leaderboard come Sunday. He's one I have been told to watch. 45/1, six places up for grabs might ruffle a few feathers.
Ludvig Aberg
Top European
37 EW
@+450
Win
5
For the reasons outlined in the outright pick: if Ludvig Åberg backs up his recent 3rd and 5th finishes following a two-week hiatus, he will be tough to beat.
Tommy Fleetwood
Top European
50 WIN
@+450
Lose
-50
In such a weak field, several big European names are missing with Augusta next week. This represents a big opportunity for Ryder Cup players Ludvig and Tommy. Tommy's game is well suited to this course. His overall game looks in a good place at present.
20:55 Valero Texas Open
Brian Harman
1st Round Leader
25 EW
@+5000
Lose
-50
Defending champion Brian Harman has been underwhelming this year so far. But his game will be suited by the conditions, and he set the clubhouse lead on his way to winning this last year. He comes in here fresh after a 3-week break since finishing 11th in The Players. At 50/1, he could be a spot of value.
Johnny Keefer
1st Round Leader
25 EW
@+4000
Lose
-50
At a price, it might be worth adding Johnny Keefer to your portfolio for this event. This is his local course. He has the ability to score low. His third in Houston last weekend was a welcome return to form.
Jordan Spieth
1st Round Leader
25 EW
@+2800
Lose
-50
Is a course winner, although winless in over three years. There have been hints in recent weeks that he is both fit and mentally in a good place. At 28/1 I cannot resist a 0.5 point each-way in this first-round leader market, with a few big names missing.
19:45 Monaco v Marseille
Monaco
50 WIN
@+114
Win
57
Seventh meets fourth. Three points separate them. Hosts won 3 of their last 5, losing the other 2. Monaco are the in-form team in Ligue 1 after 28 rounds, winning their last 5.
19:30 LA Dodgers @ WAS Nationals
LA Dodgers
Money Line
50 WIN
@-161
Win
31
17:55 5:55 Bath
Sharma Damour
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+750
Win
12
A race that won't take much winning. The interesting one is the Denjis Coakkey-trained SHARMA DAMOUR, who looked all at sea on the AW of late and is nicely handicapped returning to turf. She's 8 pounds lower than when beaten three lengths into fourth here last June. Grirge Bass rode her in 6 of her 12 starts.
17:30 5:30 Fairyhouse
Wrappedupinmay
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+220
Lose
-50
Missed Cheltenham because of the ground. Wrappedupinmay holds Hinters Yarn on Dromahane form, and Mr Doyle takes off a handy 7 pounds.
17:25 5:25 Bath
Ciotog
Daily Racing
40 EW
@+550
Lose
-80
We were on Volendam last twice subject to gambles, but at the current odds is readily opposed. CIOYOG has proved a frustrating animal of late, but he's several pounds below his last winning mark. He's a four-time course-and-distance winner here. I envisaged he'd be around the 3/1 mark. At 13/2, with Bilky Loughane going the steering and returning to turf, he's great value as an each-way bet with four places up for grabs on what could be a lucrative day for him and us.
17:00 5:00 Fairyhouse
Sixmilebridge
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+250
Lose
-50
Sixmilebridge must be one of the most underrated horses in training. He's finished first in all six starts over this trip. He's a superb jumper and an uncomplicated front-running horse. Absence of pre-race favourite Kitzbuhel makes him a rock-solid bet. I envisaged 6/4 and 5/2; in my view these offer great value.
16:55 4:55 Bath
Law Supreme
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+450
Win
135
Law Supreme can make the most of the weight he receives off the favourite here. Has thrived on the AW since the turn of the year. Comes here in good form and race fit. Previous course and distance winner off a 4 pound higher mark. A point bigger than I envisaged with Bilky Lougharne booked.
16:30 West Ham v Leeds
West Ham (AH) 0.00
Asian Hcap
50 WIN
@-128
Push
0
I'm on The Hammers at huge odds hoping they progress. They are in decent form of late, losing just 3 times in 13 matches in all competitions. Unbeaten in their last 6 matches at home. Leeds have mostly been inconsistent of late, both home and away, and could well be in for a struggle again.
16:20 4:20 Bath
Baltic Fleet
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+100
Lose
-50
This looks a match for all intents and purposes. And Geough Boughy-trained BALTIC FLEET shaped with promise on his Windsor debut last term. He built on that when stepping up in trip at Yarmouth next time. He has had a layoff since then but steps up in trip once again. I envisaged him being odds-on and I expect the money to come for the Chrisfild horse. Hopefully we'll get an even bigger price. I feel he's more suited to this trip and further than that horse.
16:15 Le Havre v Auxerre
Auxerre
50 WIN
@+225
Lose
-50
Both sides at the wrong end of the table. Auxerre need the points to avoid the League 1 playoff. As hosts are only 5 points above them, this is a six-pointer. The hosts lost four of their last five and drew the other. Auxerre won last week against Brest 3-0. That followed two losses and two draws and will boost their confidence.
16:15 Lorient v Paris FC
Paris FC
50 WIN
@+225
Lose
-50
Paris FC lie 6 points off the hosts, but have been in good form of late with two wins and three draws in their last five. Against the hosts: one win, one loss and three draws. Value at 9/4 lies with them.
16:15 Metz v Nantes
Draw
50 WIN
@+240
Win
120
Bottom two sides meet, with both needing a win to pull themselves out of the bottom three. Nantes lost four of their last five, and Metz drew last week, snapping a run of five defeats. So much at stake and, given the form of the two sides, a draw looks like a value call.
15:50 3:50 Fairyhouse
Zanoosh
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+450
Win
135
Looks a repeat of the Ryanair Mares minus Bambino Fever. I'm a huge fan of Outlaw, who holds several on that racecard when runner-up. But Zanoosh is chasing a five-timer here. This mare is proven around here, over the trip, and on the ground. She is an each-way price stepping up again in company.
15:45 3:45 Bath
Secret Handsheikh
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+1000
Lose
-50
Has a decent record here. Is well drawn tomorrow to race prominently. Positive jockey booking and back on last winning mark. On face value it was a poor run at Wolverhampton last month, but is entitled to come on for that run (his first in 6 months) and has always been intended to need his first run of this campaign anyway. Couple of points bigger than I envisaged. With 4 places up for grabs on course he does well and I'd be disappointed if he's not in the mix. 10/1 is value
15:15 3:15 Fairyhouse
You Proof
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+3300
Lose
-50
Mullins has 60% of the field. But the rank outsider of those you proved went into my tracker on the back of winning his maiden. Form does not amount to much compared with some of these, but what caught my eye was the way he travelled throughout around Limerick that day. On jockey bookings, it would appear he's some way down the pecking order. But this has a wide-open feel about it. I envisaged an opening show of around 16/1. It could be that lack of experience might tell. But at 33/1 he cannot be passed up on value grounds alone.
15:10 3:10 Bath
Miss Attitude
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+450
Lose
-3
This looks to concern top weight and the selection at the weights. Better price and fitness edge. MISS ATTITUDE gets the vote. 7th of twelve two weeks ago at Southwell, beaten just over 3 lengths. That should put this mare spot on for this. Had a luckless run in this race last term when supported. Four places up for grabs. I cannot see her out of the places and I envisaged her being a point shorter.
15:00 Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans T20
Multan Sultans
Win Match
50 WIN
@-136
Win
37
15:00 Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings T20
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Win Match
50 WIN
@-161
Win
31
14:35 2:35 Bath
Paper View
Daily Racing
43 EWNB
@+450
Lose
-87
One of the most expensive yearlings in this field. On breeding, he is bred to be useful. The father??"son combination of Hannon should have a decent handle on where this one stands after winning the opening two juvenile races last week at Doncaster. I must admit when I saw the entries I envisaged this colt lying for favouritism. I don't envisage he'll go off anywhere near these odds tomorrow. He's the second bet on the card. He holds entries in Super Sprint later in the season at Newbury and Doncaster. 9/2 is bigger than I envisaged.
14:25 2:25 Cork
Tountinna
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+750
Win
225
Favourite should win (factored into his price) but meets different ground. TOUNTINNA will enjoy the ground and, on one or two pieces of form, should be nowhere near this price. I cannot see this out of the places. At 8/1 in a race with trip, ground, and pace angles all positive, looks good for an each-way play.
14:00 2:00 Bath
Runamara
Daily Racing
75 EWNAP
@+250
Lose
-150
Anyone interesting on the card in the West Country tomorrow? I've waited a while to see RAMRUNA drop back to the minimum trip. Last time he ran on it was back in September on turf in 2025 when he came here. This 3-year-old gelding, then rated 73, never delivered on initial promise on the AW. Better showing 4 days ago when second off 59, his first run in 5 weeks. If this horse does not come too quickly, he could be absolutely chucked in here off this mark. Being out of Ribchester, it's not a surprise he hasn't.gone on the AW surface. Off a featherweight 8 stone 12 pounds its not inconceivable he could make all the running.
14:00 Angers v Lyon
Lyon (AH) -0.75
Asian Hcap
50 WIN
@-121
Lose
-50
At the prices, slightly better value on AH. I'm happy, back to cover both. Lyon's form dropped off in cup competitions and the league, with 3 defeats and 2 draws in their last 5. Still lie 5th with a chance of CL football. They meet Angers, who won just 1 and lost 4 of their last 5. Angers look in a mess as the season draws to a close. Mathematically they could still go down, but unlikely given the abysmal form of those below them.
14:00 Livingston v Hearts
Hearts
50 WIN
@-188
Lose
-50
As we get to the business end, the Jam Tarts are still leading the table. Though if they are to win, they need to keep 11 players on the pitch. Disciplinary record is poor. That said, they meet Livingston, a side rock bottom, and have not won a game since August of last year. It won't be pretty, but they can edge this by the odd goal. They come into this in good form ??" three wins from four.
13:50 1:50 Cork
Absurde
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@-109
Lose
-50
Absurde is your top-rated of these and really should win. Was disappointing in the County Hurdle. This is certainly easier.
13:33 1:33 Yarmouth
Murrow Nakatomi
Daily Races
50 WINNOTETip made at odds of 2.50 on 05/04 at 10:24 Best Odds Guaranteed SP 2.75 used instead of 2.50 taken BOG
@+275
Win
138
Murrow Nakatomi has trialled well around here. She'll need to improve again on debut this afternoon. But unlike the favourite in 5, nothing has her brisk pace. I fully expect her to lead and make every metre. Would not be surprised if she was the best-backed dog in the race.
13:15 1:15 Cork
Mino Des Mottes
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@-136
Lose
-50
Disappointed in the Fred Winter, but Mino Des Mottes on the previous four runs over hurdles is thrown in here. Should take all the beating in a poor race.
12:26 12:26 Yarmouth
Knockduff Dancer
Daily Races
50 WIN
@+700
Lose
-50
Jet is short enough in a 2-dog race; there is no price. I'm going for my second pick, KNOCKDUFF DANCER, at double the price I envisaged. She holds these on the clock by some margin with a best time of 27.80. She has had her co-fierce knocked recently with several bumpy rides. But she's got brilliant early pace with slow starts in all traps but the red. She could, for once, get a clear run to the first bend. She should be half this price. In 6 weeks she's dropped from A1 to A3 ??" tremendous value.
12:09 12:09 Yarmouth
Swift Lyrical
Daily Races
50 WIN
@+350
Win
175
I have a soft spot for this bitch was considering seeing if she was fir sale. Shes performed with credit on her last two starts. She posted a career best tome in defeat on her last run last Sunday. She would win more if she could trap better. Can follow her kennel mate round take it up from half way.
11:52 11:52 Yarmouth
Oh So Lucy
Daily Races
50 WIN
@+150
Lose
-50
There should be no excuses for Oh So Lucy, who should lead this sorry bunch up. If she can lead, she'll benefit from bunching behind, which looks assured. Little to find on the clock.
11:34 11:34 Yarmouth
Drive On Belle
Daily Races
50 WIN
@+150
Win
75
Drive On Belle is 4/24 around here. She's bred to be useful, but even if there's no trouble she'll do her best to find/create it. But for once, with a slow dog on her inner, she should get a clear run in the race to the first bend. With the Fogs on her immediate outer in 3, 4, 5, slow away and nothing to find on the clock, there should be no excuses today.
11:18 11:18 Yarmouth
Churchfield Max
Daily Races
50 WIN
@SP
Lose
-50
Churchfield Max produced some useful trial times around here and duly bolted up on debut, breaking well and making every metre. Quickly put up a grade, and a repeat of that debut run??"28.57??"would be good enough to see him involved again.
06:00 Hanwha Eagles @ Doosan Bears
Doosan Bears
Money Line
50 WIN
@-140
Win
35
Hanwha Eagles 1.50
Run Line
50 WIN
@-169
Lose
-50
06:00 Rakuten Eagles @ Seibu Lions
Seibu Lions
Money Line
50 WIN
@-129
Push
0
Rakuten Eagles 1.50
Run Line
50 WIN
@-208
Win
24
05:30 Chunichi Dragons @ Yakult Swallows
Chunichi Dragons
Money Line
50 WIN
@-149
Lose
-50
05:00 Orix Buffaloes @ Nippon Ham Fighters
Nippon Ham Fighters
Money Line
50 WIN
@-149
Win
34
05:00 Softbank Hawks @ Lotte Marines
Softbank Hawks
Money Line
50 WIN
@-185
Win
27
02:38 SEA Mariners @ LA Angels
SEA Mariners
Money Line
50 WIN
@-161
Lose
-50
02:05 NY Mets @ SF Giants
SF Giants
Money Line
50 WIN
@-109
Lose
-50
SF Giants 1.50
Run Line
50 WIN
@-188
Lose
-50
01:10 PHI Phillies @ COL Rockies
PHI Phillies
Money Line
50 WIN
@-249
Win
20
Subtotal-232
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