shirleyswonderracingbirmingham
My handle is the name of a greyhound at the old Hackney stadium I went to buy. Enjoy greyhound racing local to me is Perry Barr Hove is my favourite track. Tend get involved in Open Races alongside my own greyhounds. Preference for Flat rather than Jumps. I back my selections working to a 200.00 = a point. Endeavour give at least 4 reasons as to why I am backing the selection
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shirleyswonderracingbirmingham's Tips History
08 January 2026
19:00 7:00 Chelmsford City
Lumberjack
Daily Racing
37 EW
@10.00
Win
30
The inexperience of Harry Vickers is a concern, as trying to set fractions in front, especially around here, is an art in itself. But Damzon has dropped down the weights; Harry takes off a further 7 pounds. I have a feeling he could stretch these. A confirmed front runner, he won't get hassled by another horse if Harry gets the fractions right. 10/1 could look very sweet.
18:30 6:30 Chelmsford City
Tommytwohoots
Daily Racing
37 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@8.00
Void
0
3-62 tells its own story. But on several placed efforts, TOMMYTWOHOOTS is versatile in terms of racing. He can either lead or come from off the pace. He was run down late by the short-odds-on favourite Tuesday, finishing second. If this race does not come too soon, he could outrun these odds and be involved once again.
18:00 6:00 Chelmsford City
Isla Bella
Daily Racing
87 EWNAP
@9.50
Lose
-175
This is a poor race with the majority fully exposed and out of form. But young Joey Ramsden has done well of late with his small string. Isle Bella rather lost her way after winning once when with George Boughey. Good third on stable debut at Wolverhampton last month. That form looks solid, with a winner and placed horses coming out of it subsequently. Be interesting if the money comes for her. She was an unconsidered 40/1 shot on that Wolverhampton run when beaten half a length. The yard had a winning gamble earlier in the week, 3/1 into odds-on.
17:30 5:30 Chelmsford City
Preferred
Daily Racing
25 EWNB
@23.00
Lose
-50
PREFERRED lacks the experience of a run. But with the yard coming into form, this Maser filly looks too big at 22/1. It will be interesting if any money comes for her.
15:30 3:30 Taunton
Unexpected Party
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 2.10 used instead of 1.73 takenBOG
@2.10
Win
55
UNEXPECTED PARTY ran an absolute shocker at Kelso, but stepping into a hunter chase he's simply miles clear of these on form. This should be a chance for him to get a morale-boosting win.
14:30 2:30 Taunton
Irish Chorus
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.33
Lose
-50
The betting in this contest looks bizarre. I envisaged Irish Chorus being around 6/4, as this mare has some decent hurdles form to her name. She improved on her first run; despite making several jumping errors she still managed to win at Leicester.
14:00 2:00 Taunton
Ill Give It A Go
Daily Racing
25 EW
@41.00
Lose
-50
Odds-on favourite a non-runner and new favourite looking a dodgy jumper on debut. There could be value elsewhere. Ian Williams' runner, with the stable enjoying a decent run of form, could be the one at 40/1 getting plenty of weight off the field.
13:31 1:31 Sheffield
La Flor
Daily Races
50 WIN
@3.25
Void
0
Looks one of the better on the card. Should lead this field up and has a plum draw against the rail. Danger is in 6.
13:30 1:30 Taunton
Trooper
Daily Racing
37 EW
@17.00
Lose
-75
On what he's shown, the favourite should win, but as reflected in price he's no certainty, especially despite the absence of the second favourite. In the race, the others have not set the bar particularly high. Trooper, from Tom George, was 5/25 on the flat in Getmany. Sure to have been well schooled, he could cause an upset if fit enough after a 257-day layoff. And 16/1 makes a lot of appeal for an each-way bet. I envisaged around 10/1-12/1 with second favourite in tge race yet he's 4 points bigger with him out. Has been gelded since his ladt run
13:16 1:16 Sheffield
Drumdoit Sheeba
Daily Races
50 WIN
@3.75
Void
0
Punters: DOONERN ALFIE holds these on the clock. With a slow starter on the outer, three middle and one wide seed, he only has to break on terms. I can see him leading on the inside.
13:06 1:06 Nottingham
Triller
Daily Races
50 WINNOTETip made at odds of 3.00 on 08/01 at 11:31 Best Odds Guaranteed SP 3.33 used instead of 3.00 taken BOG
@4.33
Win
166
This looks to concern the 1 dog off 18 metres and the 5 dog Triller, who's far superior on the clock. Anything like a clear run to the first, receiving 3 metres, can see this Droopys Sidney bitch staying on best of all. She's been in sparkling form these last three weeks. 3/1 looks great value.
13:00 1:00 Taunton
Calvino
Daily Racing
100 WIN
@3.00
Win
200
A poor race. Think favourite can be taken on in an attempt to break his duck. CALVINO I envisaged being around 5/4 and vying for favouritism. Won a bumper here last spring. Reappeared when going down in a photo at Newton Abbot back in October and was strongly fancied at Plumpton next time but ran as though something was amiss when pulled up. Had a break since and he could well be worth chancing again on the Newton Abbot run at a generous-looking 2/1.
12:42 12:42 Sheffield
Dusty Path
Daily Races
50 WIN
@4.00
Void
0
Returning f5om season DUSTY PATH is running inti form. This bitch boasts early pace and stays. Looks between her and Vale Speedy. Little split them on tomes DUSTY PATH best time is 29:48 and favourite 29:44 yer one's 4/5 and ours is 3/1 obvioys where the value lies
12:26 12:26 Sheffield
Spot The Teddy
Daily Races
50 WIN
@3.75
Void
0
Was a shade unlucky on last run when downgraded here. Meeting interference, finishing a length third. There's little ti separate these on the clock
11:58 11:58 Nottingham
Sudoky Zoom
Daily Races
50 WIN
@2.20
Lose
-50
The second best bet on the card comes in the fourth race. SUDOKY ZOOM holds these on the clock. Drawn plum box against the rails anything like a half decent exit can see this Skywalker Logan bitch win.
11:52 11:52 Sheffield
Esme Lady
Daily Races
50 WIN
@5.00
Void
0
There's little between these five runners, but the favourite is too short. Esme Lady boasts good early pace and could well lead these up.
11:42 11:42 Nottingham
Blaney Boy
Daily Races
50 WIN
@SP
Lose
-50
Interesting one here is Blaney Boy, who's been running over 500 metres between A4??"A6. Boasts great early pace but barely stays; reverting to sprinting. 9/4 could look very big with trouble a certainty behind him in the run to the first
11:36 11:36 Sheffield
Drumdoit Dot
Daily Races
50 WIN
@7.00
Void
0
DRUMDOIT deserves a change of luck. Has a little to find on the clock. But has drawn the plum box against the rails. As outsider of six, I overpriced at 13/2.
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07 January 2026
23:30 Australia vs England
Australia
Win Match
50 WIN
@1.67
Win
34
With the series gone, Stokes and co. are playing for pride only. They showed more grit in the fourth, two-day Test, but this wicket looks set for batting. Barring the fourth Test, the Aussies are by far stronger and more consistent of the two teams. They are the pick.
MA Starc
Man Of The Match
50 WIN
@9.00
Lose
-50
Starc has caused England innumerable problems this series since the opening Test, and he could be a bit of value in this market at 8/1.
20:15 Burnley v Man Utd
Man Utd
50 WIN
@1.70
Lose
-50
Burnley have been poor, which had been expected. United have been nothing short of abysmal. They've ditched Amorim; hopefully the side will play a more attacking system tonight under interim manager Darren Fletcher. They meet a Turf Moor side who, as expected, have struggled, especially scoring. They've lost 5 of their last 6 home games and defensively are not as strong as last season. United make great appeal on 90 mi ute market and also on the Asian Handicap
Yes (BTTS)
Both Teams to Score
50 WIN
@1.91
Win
46
Burnley have seen BTTS scoring in 6 of their last 10 and 7 for United. Such are defenses for both sides , I'm taking BTTS.
Man Utd - Man Utd
Half Time / Full Time
50 WIN
@2.62
Lose
-50
With the toxic Amorin shown the door, I'm expecting a more relaxed, attacking United side to take the pitch tonight. I'm expecting them to make a fast start and hold it. The 13/8 here makes some appeal.
Over 3.50
Total Cards
50 WIN
@1.90
Lose
-50
Both sides need a result for the same reasons. Through current form neither are especially physical, but this line looks far too low. In 13 games this season Atwell has averaged 5.3 issuing 64 yellow cards and 2 red cards. I envisaged the line would be 4.5. Happy to go overs at 5/6.
20:15 Newcastle v Leeds
Newcastle
50 WIN
@1.70
Win
35
Leeds looked destined to struggle with their small squad but have done well. They are unbeaten in their last 7. But they face a Newcastle side who won their last two and have 9 wins and two draws at home this season. I envisaged they would be nearer 1/2??"4/9; mark
Over 10.00
Total Corners
50 WIN
@1.92
Win
46
Newcastle have been averaging 7 corners at home per game. Leeds have averaged 4 a game, which suggests this line might be slightly on the low side.
Over 3.50
Total Cards
50 WIN
@2.25
Win
62
Neither side is overly physical, averaging just 15 fouls a game. But being a NE derby adds a bit of spice. Overs look big at 5/4.
19:30 Bournemouth v Tottenham
Tottenham
50 WIN
@3.40
Lose
-50
Frank is another manager under fire, and a defeat here could see him gone. Spurs are good one week, abysmal the next, but the talent is there. At 12/5, they feel a bit of value to come away with three points.
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Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@1.75
Win
38
Two sides on very poor runs. I can see this being an entertaining game, with Spurs winning 2-1 or 3-2. I'm happy with over 2.5 goals at odds of 4/5.
Tottenham & Yes (Result + BTTS)
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
@5.50
Lose
-50
Both sides have struggled to keep clean sheets. It could well be the same again tomorrow evening. But I'm keeping faith in Spurs.
Under 10.50
Total Corners
50 WIN
@1.80
Win
40
This line looks slightly over at basically 11 corners. The line I envisaged was 9.5. At a point, over; happy with going under at 4/5.
Over 4.50
Total Cards
50 WIN
@2.38
Win
69
This line unusually looks on the low side, and at odds against one has to be with overs. There's history between these two. With Cherries averaging just over 25 and Spurs 28, and the referee average being just under 40, a game could well be the value call.
19:30 Brentford v Sunderland
Brentford
50 WIN
@1.85
Win
43
Brentford have been very hit-and-miss, but twenty of their 30 points have come at home. They should beat the Black Cats. Sunderland have not won in their last 5 away games.
Brentford & Yes (Result + BTTS)
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
@4.50
Lose
-50
These two sides certainly overachieved. None more so than Sunderland, who were odds-on to go down at the start of the season. They've done well, especially in view of the fact they lost half their first XI nearly to the Africa Cup of Nations. But they may well come unstuck tonight against a side whose bulk of their points (20) have come at home.
Under 9.50
Total Corners
50 WIN
@1.92
Lose
-50
Both sides have one of the lowest averages for corners in the Premier League. As a consequence, this line looks slightly on the high side.
19:30 Crystal Palace v Aston Villa
Aston Villa
50 WIN
@2.38
Lose
-50
Crystal Palace are at the wrong end of the table and have been hit by an inordinate amount of injuries, alongside missing key players to the African Cup of Nations. An average of two games every four days recently has taken its toll. They look ripe for the picking here, with Villa's only defeat in 16 coming against the Gunners. If their goal-scorers Rogers, Watkins, and Carvalho stop scoring, Villa can comfortably take another three points tomorrow evening. I can see their price shortening even more. I envisaged them being around odds-on, and 11/8 seems a steal.
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19:30 Everton v Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
50 WIN
@4.80
Lose
-50
Wolves are beginning to show signs that they are getting used to Rob Edwards' system. They've won and drawn two of their last six, narrowly going down by odd goals against three clubs sitting in the top four in their other three fixtures. Meet an Everton side who have had a poor time of things in their new stadium, only beating a poor Forest side in the last six games. They have key players injured and suspended, missing Gueye and Lliman to the African Cup of Nations. Wolves could well make it back-to-back wins.
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@2.10
Lose
-50
I'm going against popular consensus here: going over 2.5 goals. Both sides have been conceding plenty. As I fancy Wolves to win, BTTS makes odds-on attractive, as surely that Wolves' win will have done theor confidence a world of good. Although they've lost more than they've won, they've been unlucky.
Yes (BTTS)
Both Teams to Score
50 WIN
@1.91
Win
46
BTTS has copped twice in Everton's last ten games and 4 times in Wolves' last ten, which would point to over on this market. But such is both sides' defence and Wolves, I'm going against the grain here. Everton lost 2-4 at the weekend and Wolves beat West Ham 3-0.
Wolverhampton & Yes (Result + BTTS)
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
@10.00
Lose
-50
Everton were outplayed and outfought in the 2-4 home loss to Brentford. Wolves were finally hot off the mark in defeating West Ham. At 9/1 they could be value in this market to gain win number two.
Under 4.00
Total Cards
50 WIN
@1.80
Lose
-50
Neither side is overly physical despite Everton having a player sent off at the weekend. The referee is an unknown, as it's Kirk's first game of the season.
19:30 Fulham v Chelsea
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@1.80
Win
40
This will not finish 0-0, such is the attacking quality of both sides. I envisaged this price being around 1/2; 4/5 looks very, very good value.
Yes (BTTS)
Both Teams to Score
50 WIN
@1.67
Win
34
Both sides to find the net looks the way to go here as both defenses do not look at all solid. Each side's last ten games has seen BTTS copping 6 times, and twice in the last 4 meetings between these two.
Chelsea & Yes (Result + BTTS)
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
@3.75
Lose
-50
Fulham have overachieved and Chelsea the polar opposite this season. But there could well be the bounce factor of a new manager (albeit in the stands). The 11/4 looks good value. Both had good draws at the weekend.
Under 10.00
Total Corners
50 WIN
@2.00
Lose
-50
This could be end-to-end, such is the form of both sides. I envisage this line would be around 11, so at ten I'm happy to go unders at even money.
Over 4.50
Total Cards
50 WIN
@1.95
Win
47
This could easily go either way, but being a local derby adds an edge. Referee Bankes averages 4.5 cards per game. Fulham average two a game and Chelsea slightly under three. I feel this points to overs.
19:30 Man City v Brighton
Man City
50 WIN
@1.50
Lose
-50
Neither side has been as consistent as their performances last season. However, the Citizens have that extra bit of quality about them, and the Seagulls' defence this season has been one of their Achilles' heels. Having been pegged back by a late goal against Chelsea at the weekend, they can get back on track this evening against a side who have a number of injury concerns.
Man City & Yes (Result + BTTS)
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
@2.50
Lose
-50
The last two recent meetings between these two sides finished 2-1 to the visitors at the Amex and 2-2 at the Etihad. On both occasions, the Seagulls came from behind. Brighton have had issues defensively. City are not their normal solid selves at the back. Therefore BTTS and a home win at 6/4 is the way to go.
Man City - Man City
Half Time / Full Time
50 WIN
@2.25
Lose
-50
City, like Brighton, have a few injury concerns, but they have a touch of quality and a deeper squad than the visitors. They invariably got off to a flyer at home, being leading in 8 of their last 9 home games in all competitions. So the 5/4 makes some appeal, as I envisaged even money.
Over 9.50
Total Corners
50 WIN
@1.82
Lose
-50
City average just over 7 corners a match at home, with Brighton averaging just over 4. This line looks a bit low for corners. I envisaged 10.5, so at a point lower I'm going overs.
Under 3.50
Total Cards
50 WIN
@1.95
Lose
-50
The referee Bramall in 11 matches has averaged just over 3 cards a game. With neither side overly physical, this line looks higher than the one I envisaged at 3, so I'm going unders.
15:35 3:35 Lingfield
The Organiser
Daily Racing
37 EW
@7.00
Lose
-75
Combustion, like the selection, had a good return last time and came good this time last season but is short enough at a much bigger price. THE ORGANISER at 6/1 was a decent fourth here in a far stronger race. A repeat of that run will see him involved. Very difficult to keep out of the frame.
15:05 3:05 Lingfield
Sanditon
Daily Racing
150 EWNB
@3.13
Lose
-87
7 runners. 3 places up for grabs. Naval Ensign was a 13-race maiden prior to winning here 4 days ago by a neck to Sanditon, who is now 5 pounds better off. Reverse that form (beaten two necks). This Footstepsinthesand gelding has shown improved form with the fitting of a visor. I envisaged he'd be around the 6/4 mark. Callum Sheppard takes the ride and he's riding better than ever, full of confidence lately.
14:05 2:05 Lingfield
Vizija
Daily Racing
40 EWNAP
@7.00
Lose
-80
This looks to concern the three at the head of the market. Five pounds VIZIJA gets from the odds-on favourite and at five times the price has been the call. The market told its own story on debut at Kempton. Single your odds overnight out to 20/1. Finished 4/11, beaten just over six lengths. Shaped with a good deal of promise. This race is no harder a contest. With even a small amount of improvement she can figure at 6/1, and is good value for an each-way angle into this race. I envisaged this New Bay filly would be around the 4/1??"9/2 mark.
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