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11 April 2026
18:45 6:45 Southwell

Gundogan

Daily Racing

50 EW

@+900

Lose

-100

Myler Coppins only had her first pro ride 3 months ago and claims 7 pounds with her SR 16%. Amazed to see 10/1. Twelve months ago this fella was racing off a 13-pound higher mark. I'm prepared to give another chance to him on price alone. He's been well backed in his races of late, in particular at Lingfield last time, going off 13/8 favourite. I think he's a horse who needs his mind made up for him with the rider's claim. He's officially running off a mark twenty pounds lower than this time last year. Whether he's a suitable ride for an inexperienced apprentice we shall see. But this is an awful race even for a Class 6. Some of his best all-weather form has come around here. Considering the price I envisaged on opening triple my 3/1, I cannot let him go unbacked. He won off a mark of 71 back in Aug 2024 over 5 furlongs; I think his optimal trip is 6. This is soft 7 furlongs with a claim. On that line of form he's over 2 stone better off.
17:00 5:00 Aintree

Look Me

Daily Racing

87 EWNB

@+350

Lose

-27

Bass Hunter has done nothing wrong and was only run out of things late on in the Bumper at Cheltenham and had a hard race. This might be a quick turnaround; 9/4 is short enough. In what looks a match on paper, LOOK AWAY at 7/2??"I envisaged her being shorter. Fair second on debut at Fairyhouse. Not seen for another 10 months until taking a Pro Am flat race, justifying her short odds. The third has won since, and the runner-up has been placed second again subsequently. Swerved Cheltenham, so comes here fresh. I can see her odds being significantly shorter in 72 hours' time for that reason more is invested than normal. Ofxall his entries this one is Willie Mullins sole runner. Paul Townsend takes the ride
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15:05 3:05 Aintree

Hiddenvalley Lake

Daily Racing

34 EW

@+1000

Lose

-69

Closed last season with a win in this race. Opening gift in the Boyne Hurdle at Navan back in February should have brushed the vob website away. Comes here fresher than most, having swerved Cheltenham. I'd be disappointed if he were unplaced at rewarding odds of 10/1 with 4 places up for grabs and 11 runners, especially as 5 of these have no chance on form. He represents value at the prices. Stable have been among the winners this week.
15:00 Burton Albion v AFC Wimbledon

Burton Albion

50 WIN

@-117

Win

43

Burton Albion are only 2 points above relegation-threatened Exeter in twentieth, but have turned their form around in recent weeks with a win and a draw in their last 4 fixtures. They host an AFC Wimbledon side 2 points above them in very poor form. Wimbledon have lost their form dramatically in the last months or so, losing 5 and drawing the other in their last 6 fixtures. I can see this being scrappy, with Burton edging it. These sides met 4 times in the last 5 years, with Burton winning twice and sharing the spoils on the other two occasions.
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15:00 Middlesbrough v Portsmouth

Middlesbrough

50 WIN

@-181

Lose

-50

Boro vying for automatic promotion and Pompey to avoid relegation. Although Boro are not playing well, they should see off the south coast side, who are in poor form, leaking goals and looking short of confidence. Both sides are winless in their last 5 games; however, Boro's potency in attack against a poor defence gives them the edge.
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15:00 Sheff Utd v Hull

Draw

50 WIN

@+290

Lose

-50

Two sides that had dire starts to the campaign, but the away side are finishing strongly. The Tigers seem to perform better away from home. I can see them getting a point when they visit the Steel City, as they bid to chase down the second automatic promotion spot to the Promised Land. At the odds, split stakes with the away win or double chance. United are safe from relegation but lacking consistency in a season where a play-off spot was regarded as a given. Near 3/1 looks too big
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15:00 Southampton v Derby

Southampton

50 WIN

@-117

Win

43

The Saints are in-form in the Championship. I thought they would come unstuck at Wrexham midweek after the highs vs Arsenal; they won 5-1! On a four-match winning streak at home and unbeaten there for five months. They meet a Derby who are struggling away from home, having lost their last four away games. Amazed to see odds of 4/5 or higher for The Saints.
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14:30 2:30 Aintree

Cruz Control

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+1000

Lose

-50

13:55 1:55 Aintree

Zanndabad

Daily Racing

25 EW

@SP

Lose

-50

13:20 1:20 Aintree

Supremely West

Daily Racing

100 EWNAPNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 8.00 used instead of 5.50 takenBOG

@+700

Win

40

I was on this Dan Skelton at all rates ante post for the Pertemps Final, which he hosed up. That was the long-term plan. I've been hit with a penalty for that success, but I have a feeling he's still several pounds ahead even of this revised mark.
12:45 12:45 Aintree

Salvator Mundi

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@+125

Lose

-50

Amazed to see odds against. SALVATOR MUNDI made all to win at Thurles last time and swerved Cheltenham. Comes here fresh and is a winner here over hurdles last season at this meeting. Looks potentially top drawer. I envisaged 4/5 odds, so some 72 hours prior happy to put up now. There is a danger, which will be an EW play if going to post.
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12:30 Cardiff v Bolton

Cardiff

50 WIN

@-124

Win

40

With Lincoln declared champions on Easter Monday, Cardiff are now in pole position for the other automatic place. Bolton are in a mini slump with 1 win, 3 draws and a defeat in their last 5. With home advantage, the Bluebirds may nick a tight encounter. Cardiff won 3 of the last 5 head-to-heads in the last 5 years. The most recent fixture in those 5 was the reverse fixture, which Wanderers won 1-0.
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12:30 Coventry v Sheff Wed

Coventry

50 WIN

@-714

Lose

-50

This should be 3 points for the Sky Blues against relegated Wednesday. Coventry overcame their own wobble with 8 wins in their last 10 fixtures and only one loss. Despite their poor performance against Hull on Easter Monday, they should see off a Wednesday side who, despite recent improvement in their two recent draws, lost 8 of their last 10 matches and who have only won 1 and drawn 4 of their 20 away games all season.
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12:30 Norwich v Ipswich

Draw & Yes (Result + BTTS)

Result and BTTS

50 WIN

@+350

Lose

-50

East Anglian Derby kicks off the weekend. These two sides, especially the visitors, have promotion pretensions. Norwich lost 1 of their last 6 and won 4. Ipswich won 3 and drew 3. These derbies are closely fought with so much riding on them. I envisage a scoring draw, with neither back line looking solid. The Canaries have an outside chance of the play-offs, 6 points off 6th place. Ipswich lie second.
12:30 Plymouth v Exeter

Plymouth

50 WIN

@-166

Lose

-50

Exeter are in the bottom four but only two points behind a host of teams in what looks like one remaining place to be decided in terms of relegation. They won't give up without a fight and will be buoyed by the win at home to Doncaster last week; however, that was their first win in a while. They travel to Plymouth, who are two points outside the play-offs and have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5. It will be tight in this West Country derby, but Plymouth look more potent in attack. The last 4 matches between these two sides have been shared, 2 wins apiece.
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12:30 QPR v Bristol City

Bristol City

50 WIN

@+220

Lose

-50

Bristol City had a season to forget, but temporary manager Hodgson came in. They are 2/2. They look value to extend that against a QPR side that have a similar profile in terms of form. At around 9/4, they look value to continue their form.
10:30 Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars T20

Lahore Qalandars

Win Match

50 WIN

@-117

Lose

-50

10 April 2026
20:00 St Helens v Catalan Dragons

Over 42.50

Total Points

50 WIN

@-120

Lose

-50

It's difficult to know which Catalan Dragons side will turn up. I fully expect to see a number of points in tonight's game, which should see this points total reached quite early and surpassed.
20:00 West Brom v Millwall

Millwall

50 WIN

@+229

Lose

-50

Millwall surprise package lie third. Albion 20th, but the Lions' away form is good, having won their last 5 away games. They look big at these odds. Enhance that away form against a host that cannot keep a clean sheet.

Millwall & Yes (Result + BTTS)

Result and BTTS

50 WIN

@+600

Lose

-50

Millwall beat Boro on Teeside promptly lost at home to Norwich hamoered their autistic promotion chances. But they looked overpriced to beat The Baggies who are improving but whose backline is is leaking goals. BTTS and in awsy at 6/1 looks value angle innthis msrlet
17:15 5:15 Aintree

No Ordinary Joe

Daily Racing

40 EW

@+2800

Lose

-80

This is anybody's race. I really wanted to see a stronger jockey on board No Ordinary Joe, as I feel he needs his mind made up for him. He's winless in 24 months but has shown glimmers of his old self on a number of occasions. Of late he's come in for significant support. He last won over this trip off a 12-pound lower mark back in December '23. It's interesting that, at the ripe old age of 10, connections apply a visor. At 28/1, with five places on offer over this trip and two recent runs, he should be spot on for this. There's no way he'll go off anywhere near this price. I envisaged around 16/1.
17:00 Donna Vekic vs Karolina Pliskova

Karolina Pliskova

Win Match

50 WIN

@+100

Lose

-50

Both players come into this on the back of poor form and career breaks. But former number one Karolina Pliskova looks in good form in the opening two matches in Linz, and she leads 7-3 in H2H between these two.

Karolina Pliskova to win 2 - 1

Set Betting

50 WIN

@+359

Lose

-50

I can see this going to a deciding set. In view of Karolína Plíšková's overall record on clay, and in particular against this opponent, leads 7-3, taking her to edge it at just over 7/2

Over 22.50

Total Games

50 WIN

@+104

Lose

-50

This could well go to three sets. If that is the case, odds against for over 22.5 games is the value bet.
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Karolina Pliskova

1st Set Winner

62 WIN

@+100

Lose

-62

Karolina has yet to drop a set here in Linz, and I feel she will win the match outright. Despite disparity in WTA rankings (due to absence, not form), they have seriously underestimated the former world No. 1.at even money

Karolina Pliskova 0.50

Games Won

50 WIN

@-117

Lose

-50

Although there are 154 ranking places between the two players, Karolína Plíšková is technically the better of the two on clay as she continues to climb the rankings following injury. She's won 4 of her last 5 matches here and in Doha, and here she's yet to drop a set. Donna had a bye in the last round but previously saved several match points in a final-set decider against Volynets.
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16:40 4:40 Aintree

Dalston Lad

Daily Racing

25 EWNB

@+850

Lose

-50

DALSTON LAD has won his last 3 starts and form looks rock solid. Stays all day. The application of cheekpieces rejuvenated him. Comes here after a 55-day break. Unlike market principals, he skipped Cheltenham and is around 8/1. The ground will suit him over a trip that will play to his strengths. With 4 places up for grabs, he holds strong each-way claims.
16:05 4:05 Aintree

Gentleman De Mee

Daily Racing

25 EWNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction

@+900

Win

20

Madara hosed up at Cheltenham, having been laid out for it with several half-vsck performances. But has a penalty to contend with and no price. GENTLEMAN DE MEE at around 10/1 with 6 places on offer, taking him to defend his crown off a three-pound higher mark. His three runs to date have not exactly taken the breath away, but I personally think he's been laid out for this and the cynical side is trying to protect his mark perhaps. The trip and ground will suit, but he will need luck in running due to his running style.
15:30 3:30 Aintree

Gidleigh Park

Daily Racing

50 EW

@+750

Lose

-100

7 runners and 3 races up for grabs. At 8/1 Gidleigh Park looks overpriced. This race has been cut up with some notable absentees. Jumping was abysmal on his last run in the Clarence House. The bit before was second to Jango Baie, who since was second in the Gold Cup and won yesterday's Bowl. This is not the deepest renewal; some want rain or had hard races at Cheltenham. He comes here fresh after swerving the Festival. A repeat of runner-up efforts behind Jango Baie on his seasonal return and on his run here in The Manifesto at last year's meeting would be strong. He's double the price I envisaged; that's with Jonbon and Impaire Et Passe absent.
15:00 Quetta Gladiators vs Rawalpindi Pindiz T20

Quetta Gladiators

Win Match

50 WIN

@-149

Win

34

15:00 Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru T20

Rajasthan Royals

Win Match

50 WIN

@-111

Win

45

13:45 1:45 Aintree

Joyeuse

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+700

Lose

-50

22-runner conundrum to open proceedings. Joyeuse should enjoy this step up in trip on the back of a staying-on third in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham. With five places up for grabs, 7/1??"8/1 looks a fair each-way price.
09 April 2026
20:45 Michael van Gerwen vs Gian van Veen

Michael van Gerwen

Win Match 2-way

50 WIN

@+110

Win

55

Gian van Veen

Most 180s

50 WIN

@+139

Lose

-50

20:15 Luke Littler vs Stephen Bunting

Luke Littler

Most 180s

50 WIN

@-175

Lose

-50

19:45 Gerwyn Price vs Josh Rock

Josh Rock

Win Match 2-way

50 WIN

@+175

Win

88

Josh Rock

Most 180s

50 WIN

@+137

Win

69

19:15 Luke Humphries vs Jonny Clayton

Jonny Clayton

Win Match 2-way

50 WIN

@+170

Win

85

Jonny Clayton

Most 180s

50 WIN

@+189

Win

95

17:15 5:15 Aintree

Princess Day

Daily Racing

50 EW

@+400

Lose

-100

Cracking renewal this year and Jeremy Scott's PRINCESS DAY has looked an exciting mare. Won her Irish Bumper in style and has travelled and won both her starts in this country since. None more so than at Newbury when brushing aside Fairy Park and is a well-fancied Fergal O'Brien runner.
16:40 4:40 Aintree

Sans Bruit

Daily Racing

50 EW

@+300

Lose

-20

SANS BRUIT comes into this fresh after an absence of 133 days following, shall we say, a gentle race at Windsor when fourth. He has won this race for the past two seasons. This obviously would have appeared to have been his seasonal aim. Three pounds higher this year but with ground suitable, runs well fresh and the race should be run to suit.
16:05 4:05 Aintree

El Fabiolo

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+600

Lose

-50

If the two market principles were not to run, in your form EL FABIOLO might be the beneficiary. He's won several chases. Arguably he would have had more but for his jumping. Returning to this trip and smaller obstacles (2 from 3 this season), he could cause an upset. He is another swerved Cheltenham, so comes here fresh after winning the Quinn Bet Hurdle at Leopardstown at the beginning of March in a canter. At 6/1 with 3 places up for grabs, looks the each-way play in the race.
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The New Lion

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@+187

Lose

-50

The New Lion was not disgraced behind super mare Losdiemouth in the Champion Hurdle last month and should confirm his form with the principals behind the winner that day. The step up in trip/feel will suit this one better than Gordon Elliott's runner, who was half a length in front of him that day.
15:30 3:30 Aintree

Joker De Mai

Daily Racing

25 EWNB

@+2200

Lose

-50

Top 3 look about right price-wise but are short enough. I'm going to take a chance on JOKER DE MAI at 22/1 (bigger prices ??" shop around). Had a couple of runs in February, swerved Cheltenham and comes here fresher than most. Was quietly fancied and supported in this last season when a quarter of this price when with Harry Dereham. He's half a stone lower this time around. Granted luck in running; if there or thereabouts on the final circuit he can get involved. Five places up for grabs ??" could well get into the places. In 18 NH starts he's won 3, finished runner-up 5 times and finished third 3 times. Trip, ground and frenetic pace give him something to aim at and get him into a rhythm. I know nothing, I'll be honest, about the jockey. He's had, on checking, just six rides since the beginning of the year but he has ridden winners.
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14:55 2:55 Aintree

Impaire Et Passe

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+350

Lose

-50

Jango has drifted 8/11??"6/4 since Monday. Is form pick. But this should be run at a frenetic pace with Pic and Prok in the race. Although he ran a shocker in the Ryanair, never traveling at any stage and jumping to his right before being pulled up. That might be worth forgiving. He's run here twice, winning both times.
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14:20 2:20 Aintree

Koktail Divin

Daily Racing

50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 4.00 used instead of 3.50 takenBOG

@+300

Win

150

Lalumba again came unstuck at Cheltenham. Take a chance on Kocktail Divin, who will enjoy dropping back in distance tomorrow. Absolutely cantering till three out in the Brown Advisory, tying up late on.
13:45 1:45 Aintree

Mange Tout

Daily Racing

65 EWNAP

@+500

Win

393

Popping this up 72 hours in advance as I cannot see 5/1 lasting. I can see this even going off favourite. Won three on the bounce before finishing third at Leopardstown behind the current favourite for this. Think that run can be marked up as the ground was heavy that day; she patently hated it. Swerved the Cheltenham Triumph after that showing, so comes here fresher than most on ground that will be perfect. Each-way price ??" this says Conveyance won't be out of the frame and I think will win comfortably.
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Selma De Vary

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@+250

Lose

-50

Mange Tout has drifted several points. 7/1 is the strong each-way angle in this. But reviewing the Triumph race, adding SELMA DE VARY, who didn't get the clearest of runs, arguably should perhaps have finished closer. She's another who has drifted slightly in recent days. Gets a sex allowance. Townsend keeps the faith. She has a form line through Nacisico, Has Geade 1 Juvenike Leopardstown in February, and our other pick Mange Tout.
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08 April 2026
20:07 LA Dodgers @ TOR Blue Jays

LA Dodgers

Money Line

50 WIN

@-153

Lose

-50

20:00 PSG v Liverpool

PSG

50 WIN

@-133

Win

38

Liverpool were abysmal once again against the Citizens on Saturday. They looked tired, disjointed, and lacked passion and fight. In my view, they gave up midway through the game. Defensively, they are making far too many errors against both good and poor sides. PSG could well put this tie to bed in the first leg. Liverpool started off in the doldrums in this tournament, but in recent weeks have started to peak. I envisage the Reds getting a real thumping.
15:58 3:58 Catterick

Stellarmasterpiece

Daily Racing

75 EWNAP

@+450

Lose

-150

Tupero could be tough to beat but makes no appeal at the prices. STELLAR MASTERPIECE won this race last year. This one loves it around here. She's had 12 flat starts. Eight of those have come around here, producing 4 wins, 1 runner-up effort, and 3 third-placed efforts. She comes into this fit from hurdling and goes well fresh. Very surprised to see 9/2 and bigger. I had her as a 3/1 shot in a race where the majority of the remaining 8 runners are woefully out of form and two running officially out of the handicap
15:00 Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans T20

Delhi Capitals

Win Match

50 WIN

@-124

Lose

-50

15:00 Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi T20

Peshawar Zalmi

Win Match

50 WIN

@-161

Win

31

14:13 2:13 Catterick

O Fortuna

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+850

Lose

-50

Clueless on debut, and again ran green on the subsequent two starts despite being supported in the betting. Looked like a handicap project moving forward. Opening mark looks fair. Under his shrewd, canny trainer, he could be well ahead of this mark over a stiff 5 furlongs. Positive booking in David Allan representing last season's winning connections. 19/2 in such a weak race is a fair price; bigger on the exchanges.
13:38 1:38 Catterick

Beneficiary

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+900

Lose

-50

Represents last year's winning stable and ran a shocker at Wolverhampton but prior had been runner-up thrice. Handicapper dropped him a pound on the back of that last run. If one included Cian's 3-pound claim. He's rated 10 pounds lower than when 5th on his last run on turf last May at Beverley after being slowly away. Tommytoohoots should ensure this is run at a good clip. If he can get away on terms he can win this if the pace collapses in front. Four places up for grabs. Better was expected, one imagines, last time when going off second favourite. Double that price in the same grade tomorrow.

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