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13 April 2026
14:52 2:52 Leicester
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Daily Racing
43 EWNAPNOTETip made at odds of 3.50 on 12/04 at 16:510.20 deduction for Johnny Boom@5.00 withdrawn at 08:550.15 deduction for Sea Of Charm @6.500 withdrawn at 14:07R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 2.50 x (1-0.35) = 2.63Best Odds Guaranteed SP 3.75 used instead of 2.63 BOG
@+275
Win
147
EXPRESSIONLESS: If building on last week's third place after a lengthy layoff, should be placed around the bare minimum. Is bigger on the exchanges. Highly encouraging return at Doncaster last month despite doing a lot wrong: slow away, hung left, hung right, then short of room. Yet was only beaten just over two and a half lengths. Very much looked in need of the run on that occasion. Should strip fitter and has won off this mark and 3 and 5 lb higher marks in the past. Step up in trip should suit and a strong jockey booking in Ross Dawson. 7 runners and 3 places up for grabs. Stable enjoying a decent run of things.
Subtotal147
12 April 2026
22:45 US Masters
Jordan Spieth
25 EW
@+4500
Lose
-50
Jordan Spieth comes into this in a good place mentally and with his overall game in good shape. After a decent start and a disappointing finish last week, he excels around here. He is the youngest winner and has finished runner-up twice since 2015. His game is in better shape this year than last. He's worth including in a 7-point attack at 45/1.
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Ludvig Aberg
25 EW
@+1600
Lose
-50
The Swede Ludvig Åberg is currently a form player on the PGA Tour with three recent top-5 finishes. He's over his well-documented health issues and, in the form of his life, this course certainly plays to his strengths. He was right in the mix on the final Sunday in this ladt year
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Nicolai Hojgaard
25 EW
@+6600
Lose
-50
Nicolai Højgaard was sixteenth on his Masters debut, having led in the third round. One can forgive his missed cut last year, as his whole game was out of sorts. This year he flies under the radar at 66/1 (bigger in places). He has three recent top-5 finishes to his name and comes into this full of confidence after finishing second in the Texas Open. He's worth a punt, I feel, in the Top European market.
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Xander Schauffele
25 EW
@+1400
Lose
-50
When it comes to majors and Augusta, Xander has a solid recent record with 4 out of 5 top-10 finishes around here. He comes into this fresh off a recent third at Sawgrass and a 4th in the Valspar. Majors seem to bring out the best in him. Fully expect him to be around on Sunday.
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Nicolai Hojgaard
1st Round Leader
25 EW
@+4000
Lose
-50
Nicola Højgaard was my outright pick on Monday and comes into this in superb form. Started the third on Masters debut after the opening round. His approach play and putting stats are superb. Shot two sub-63 rounds in Houston last week. 40/1 could be a spot of value.
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Cameron Young
Top American
25 EW
@+1000
Win
25
Cameron Young's overall game is in an excellent place. He comes into this in good form. This course certainly plays to his strengths. With Scottie struggling, there's value in the 10/1 Top 5 places in this market.
Justin Rose
Top GB and Ireland
25 EW
@+650
Win
16
Justin Rose was runner-up last year behind Rory and seems to bring his A game to every major. He could arguably be in better form, but this course plays to his strengths. At 7/1 to be Top GB & Ireland player, he looks a couple of points on the high side, especially as Rory is lacking consistency and has not played for a few weeks.
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Tommy Fleetwood
Top GB and Ireland
50 WIN
@+500
Lose
-50
My outright win bet Tommy Fleetwood is obviously worth including in this market. He comes into this with his overall game in a good place. The course certainly plays to his strengths.
20:50 US Masters
Jake Knapp
1st Round Leader
25 EW
@+5000
Lose
-50
Those at the top of the leaderboard are short enough. I'm looking further down for value with players in form. And high on stats, first up is Jake Knapp. He's enjoyed a great start to the season and is out quite early. Could set clubhouse lead.
Jon Rahm
1st Round Leader
25 EW
@+2000
Lose
-50
Jon Rahm arrives into this in superb form on the LIV Tour. Could be one of those worth backing at the top end of the market. Has a win, 4 top-5 placings, and is a former champion around here. With doubts over Scottie and Rory, 20/1 could look very big in this market.
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Kurt Kitayama
1st Round Leader
25 EW
@+8000
Win
475
Kurt Kitayama was not on my radar in this market, but I'm told his game is in a good place right now. His game will be suited by this course, and at 80/1 he should be included.
Ludvig Aberg
Top European
25 EW
@+650
Lose
-50
The Swede Ludvig Åberg is one of my outright picks for this year's Masters and comes into this in great form. At 13/2 he looks a decent each-way bet to be Top European, with four places on offer.
Patrick Reed
Top American
32 EW
@+2000
Lose
-65
Patrick Reed has a decent Masters record, aside from winning it twice. He's finished in the top 10 in five of his last eight appearances, including third behind Justin and Rory last year. He's worth including in the Top American market at 20/1, especially as the firm Scottie is in looks quite big in my view with 5 places up for grabs
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16:55 4:55 Leopardstown
Italy
Daily Racing
25 EWNB
@+750
Lose
-50
Italy is, I feel, the value. Certainly will be in the top 3, judged on several lines of form, in particular the Acomb and National Stakes last season. He has bundles of ability; just needs to harness his keenness and hard pulling during races. Hopefully a hood will help his cause.
16:30 Chelsea v Man City
Man City
50 WIN
@+114
Win
57
Chelsea have yet to beat City in 12 recent league games. Both sides come into this in differing league form. Yes, Chelsea beat Port Vale 7-0, but such is the gulf in league position that they should have done it ??" not even by more. City, on the other hand, invariably come good at this time of year. They clinically took the Gunners apart in the League Cup final and dismantled Liverpool in their FA Cup quarter-final tie 4-0. A repeat of either of those efforts would be good enough to see off a Chelsea side short on discipline and whose defence must have Haaland licking his lips in anticipation. In view of each side's form and City’s excellent league record, it's surprising to see odds against for the visitors.
Man City - Man City
Half Time / Full Time
50 WIN
@+250
Lose
-50
Manchester City HT/FT double result at 5/2 looks the way to go here. Chelsea have struggled in both discipline and consistency all season. They meet a City side who they have not beaten in the league in four seasons. City come into this after their own wobble, with a narrow win over Arsenal in the League Cup final and the complete dismantling of Liverpool in their FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday. They will be full of confidence after those two showings. They've certainly got their mojo back.
Antoine Semenyo
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
@+187
Lose
-50
Since coming to City, Antoine Semenyo has soon fitted into the City set-up, being both scorer and provider. Against a Chelsea side who look vulnerable at the back, he could well get on the scoresheet.
Over 10.00
Total Corners
50 WIN
@+100
Win
50
Averages of the hosts at home in this market plus visitors' away averages suggest 10 is about right. But with the other side benefiting from a draw, I'm expecting plenty of action at either end and both teams to go for the 3 points. This points to over 10. A bit surprised to see evens slightly bigger in the odd place, and I envisaged these odds shortening over the next 5 days.
Over 4.50
Total Cards
100 WIN
@-111
Lose
-100
There's history between these two sides. I'm expecting to see a fair few yellows, and a red would not be an overwhelming surprise. A draw is no good to either side. The Blues need 3 points in each for CL football. If, as expected, the Gunners beat Bournemouth, City will be 12 points behind them going into this and cannot afford to drop points. I fully envisage an entertaining goal fest with real physical commitment with so much at stake. The two recent meetings between these two sides have seen 4 cards surpassed comfortably.
16:15 4:15 Musselburgh
Blues And Royals
Daily Racing
166 EWNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@+250
Lose
-84
Blues And Royals is upped 3 pounds on the back of his seasonal debut success at Kempton last month for the in-form Michael Bell yard. At these revised weights, Just a Gambler should finish closer. However, the selection came from quite a fair way back and did remarkably well to make up the ground. Not as experienced as a few of these but is totally unexposed. I feel that the 3-pound rise seriously underestimates his chances. This is not the strongest of Class 5s and hes experience of turf on his runs as a two year old
15:00 Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United T20
Islamabad United
Win Match
50 WIN
@-133
Lose
-50
15:00 Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru T20
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Win Match
50 WIN
@+120
Win
60
12:00 Birmingham v Wrexham
Draw
50 WIN
@+259
Lose
-50
Blues have been poor in recent weeks, both home and away, and meet a Wrexham side on the fringes of the play-offs who themselves have been more consistent. None more so than the home loss on Easter Monday to the Saints, 6-1. I envisage this being a cagey, low-scoring draw.
11:00 Gloucestershire vs Durham County Championship
Durham
Draw No Bet
50 WIN
@-285
Win
17
Durham ??" I thought they were in good form against Kent on Match Day 1. But without Storm David they would surely have won. The game plan was turned on its head with a day's play lost due to debris from the stands and a damp pitch. Gloucestershire are not the force of old. As the pre-season opening game showed, at least their batting looks strong and deep down the order. Gloucestershire were awful away to Middlesex, being forced to follow on and subsequently thrashed by an innings and 14 runs.
11:00 Middlesex vs Worcestershire County Championship
Middlesex
Draw No Bet
50 WIN
@-136
Lose
-50
Middlesex were strong in batting and bowling departments against a poor Gloucestershire side in the opening round of the season. They should get a sterner test against Worcestershire who, although forced to follow on against Derbyshire's mammoth 625-8 declared, managed to salvage a draw with a gritty second-innings display. But I feel Middlesex have better bowlers of the two sides along with slightly stronger batting line up and can edge this
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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.
17:30 Liverpool v Fulham
Fulham
50 WIN
@+379
Lose
-50
Liverpool cannot be backed in their current form. They look tired, disjointed and lacking confidence. No one is taking responsibility. Poor against PSG, dire at City in the FA Cup, and abysmal in the Premier League all season. They meet a Fulham side who have had a mixed season but are only 5 points behind a European top-6 place this morning. The Reds have lost 5 of their last 8 in all competitions and have one eye on PSG on Wednesday. Fulham, who've won 4 and drawn 1 of their last 6 PL fixtures, can fancy their chances.
Over 2.50
Total Goals
140 WIN
@-188
Lose
-140
In view of the Reds' defensive frailties and form, over 2.5 goals is the call. Recent matches between these two sides in recent seasons in the PL and EFL Cup have seen this bet pay in 6 of the last 7 matches: 2-2, 3-2 (F), 2-2, 1-3 (L), 1-1.
Fulham & Yes (Result + BTTS)
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
@+650
Lose
-50
Fulham on 44 points are only 5 points off 6th place in their bid for European football. Won 4 of their last 6 PL games. With Liverpool's defence looking poor, a decent bet is Fulham to get 3 points with BTTS at 8/1 in a place
Liverpool - Fulham
Half Time / Full Time
50 WIN
@+4000
Lose
-50
Liverpool have been woeful in all competitions and fragile in all areas. Lacking leadership, organisation, and confidence. At 40/1, a small bet on HW-AW in the HT/FT market may prove profitable. In their last four meetings, spoils have been shared in their PL meetings: a win apiece and two 2-2 draws. Fulham seem to raise their game against the team from Merseyside.
Cody Gakpo
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
@+240
Lose
-50
Cody Capko can be a real handful on his day, and he'll want to make up for lost time. With Slot naming him in his starting eleven at around 21/4 makes some appeal to get on the scoresheet.
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 Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen T20
Karachi Kings
Win Match
50 WIN
@-181
Lose
-50
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.
11:00 Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad T20
Punjab Kings
Win Match
50 WIN
@-136
Win
37
10:30 Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars T20
Lahore Qalandars
Win Match
50 WIN
@-117
Lose
-50
Subtotal-883
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