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15 April 2026
14:25 2:25 Newmarket
Wareeth
Daily Racing
156 EWNAP
@+300
Lose
-313
With the Godolphin runner pulled up, it's difficult to know where to put the performance of Wareeth and his win at Newcastle on 21st March. He won by a mammoth 14 lengths, always travelling strongly and not asked a serious question by Hollie Doyle. He holds no classic entries, not unreasonably surprising as this Sea The Stars colt didn't run as a two-year-old. But foes have an entry at York in the Group 2 Dante next month, so he could yet get a Derby entry. Stepping up a furlong on breeding should suit. He looks an exciting prospect, and a market watch will tell if he's fancied stepping up in grade tomorrow. Foes have a fitness edge over these, with those that ran last month.
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14 April 2026
18:30 6:30 Lingfield
Epictetus
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+450
Lose
-3
Has got to be one of the most frustrating horses in training. But he has the class to figure here. On several bits of form this term he should be well in the mix.
16:45 4:45 Newmarket
Great Chieftain
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+300
Lose
-50
Great Chieftain is interesting, having dropped to his last winning mark. He has decent form at this track. Put a line through the seasonal return at Meydan, as everything that could have gone wrong that day did. He was better judged on his fifth there at the end of January.
16:10 4:10 Newmarket
Tiger Power
Daily Racing
50 EWNAP
@+400
Lose
-100
Won well on debut at Haydock back in September, overcoming greenness. That was an ordinary maiden in itself. To be fair, he was a little underwhelming at Newcastle later that month. That run came just three weeks later under a penalty; the quick turnaround, surface and penalty could have been his undoing. He was then put away for the winter. Not seen for five months until making a seasonal return over a mile in a Class 5 at Southwell. He won there, going away under a penalty, looking potentially useful. This is a slight rise in class, but his opening handicap mark looks lenient in my view. There are slightly bigger prices available, so shop around. He also has the advantage of race fitness. I envisaged around 5/2, so there's value in his current odds. With four places on offer over a trip that will suit over a straight mile, there's lots to like. PJ McDonald retains the ride once again.
15:35 3:35 Newmarket
Dyonisos
Daily Racing
25 EWNB
@+650
Win
7
Ian Williams' yard have been ticking over nicely, and the booking of William Buick suggests a prominent showing is anticipated. Comes here fit after two runs this year in Meydan. At around 8/1, expect him to enhance his 50% win-and-place strike after 16 runs on turf: 3 wins, 2 runner-up efforts, and 3 third placings.
15:00 3:00 Newmarket
Crazee Icon
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+500
Lose
-50
With normal progress from two to three years of age, Crazee Icon is worth keeping on side this season. Improved after gaining a handicap mark with two runner-up efforts. If forward enough, with this yard in form, looks worthy of an each-way bet, with ground/draw/pace of the race all positive.
15:00 Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders T20
Chennai Super Kings
Win Match
50 WIN
@-124
Win
40
Coming into round 5 of the IPL, both sides have had atrocious starts and find themselves in 8th and bottom place respectively. CSK snapped a 3-game losing run by edging past Delhi Capitals for their first win. Whereas, barring a no result, the Knight Riders have been beaten in all their games. They look weak in attack and bowling compared to the hosts. With home advantage and raucous support, I envisage CSK improving their overall head-to-head record.
14:25 2:25 Newmarket
Richies Rocket
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+300
Lose
-50
Tony will have to settle better if a 2000 Guineas entry is to be warranted. Richie Secret may be the beneficiary. Decent third on debut, then bolted up on the next start. Beaten favourite on seasonal return in a Listed contest after rearing in the stalls and being slowly away. Was still only beaten a length and a half without being given an unduly hard time. Worth another chance to show initial promise was not a fluke. Ross, Ryan takes over.
13:50 1:50 Newmarket
Innichen
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+275
Lose
-50
Was a huge negative on debut in the market, drifting from 2/1 out to 9/2 last week. Beaten six lengths that day but met a troubled run and stumbled. If this race does not come too soon, can benefit from that experience against four newcomers.
13:15 1:15 Newmarket
Wield
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 9.00 used instead of 8.50 takenBOG
@+800
Win
15
8 runners. 3 places up for grabs. The value could lie with Wield, who was well held in a Salisbury maiden but fared better on seasonal return when third. Has a fitness edge. I'd be seriously disappointed if not in the first three at 8/1.
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13 April 2026
22:00 Players Championship 9
Jonny Clayton
25 EW
@+1000
Lose
-50
20:00 Man Utd v Leeds
Man Utd (AH) -1.00
Asian Hcap
283 WIN
@-102
Lose
-283
Two sides in contrasting form. Leeds will be buoyed by their cup win at West Ham, but they are in danger of being sucked into a last-day relegation battle. A draw is no good for either side, so I'm expecting United to continue their good form under Michael Carrick. With Leeds struggling in front of goal, I'm backing United on a goals handicap (United to win by two clear goals) at around even money rather than short odds for 90 minutes. Leeds have a more winnable home game at the weekend, so be no surprise if he rotates his squad tonight. Plus United offer more potency up front.
Over 3.50
Total Cards
50 WIN
@-121
Win
41
Leeds are struggling for form as they try and pull themselves away from the relegation zone. It's only really the form of Forest and Spurs that sees them no worse than there are. They meet a resurgent United side under Carrick, who are still in the hunt for European football. I'm expecting a physical game in this northern derby where a draw is no good for either side's aspirations. I envisaged the cards line would open up at 4.5; at this mark it's overs.
19:00 Antonia Ruzic vs Liudmila Samsonova
Liudmila Samsonova
Win Match
50 WIN
@-227
Win
22
18:30 Maria Timofeeva vs Katie Boulter
Katie Boulter
Win Match
50 WIN
@-200
Win
25
Katie Boulter to win 2 - 1
Set Betting
50 WIN
@+332
Lose
-50
Under 21.50
Total Games
50 WIN
@-113
Win
44
17:45 Jaume Munar vs Rafael Jodar
Rafael Jodar
Win Match
50 WIN
@-249
Win
20
Rafael Jodar to win 2 - 0
Set Betting
50 WIN
@+100
Win
50
Under 21.50
Total Games
50 WIN
@-117
Win
43
Rafael Jodar
1st Set Winner
50 WIN
@-227
Win
22
Rafael Jodar -3.50
Games Won
50 WIN
@-136
Win
37
14:52 2:52 Leicester
Expressionless
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.
13:00 Emilio Nava vs Ben Shelton
Ben Shelton
Win Match
50 WIN
@-277
Win
18
Under 22.50
Total Games
50 WIN
@+125
Lose
-50
Ben Shelton
1st Set Winner
50 WIN
@-227
Win
22
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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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