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16 April 2026
16:30 4:30 Limerick
Opposite Ends
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 5.00 used instead of 3.25 takenBOG
@+400
Win
200
Still yet to win after 11 starts, but on best form has a good chance. Brought down latest when making headway and ran a good third the race before. Won't get many easier chances to get off the mark.
16:16 4:16 Ripon
Spoken Truth
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+225
Lose
-50
Ex-Irish trained and made a good stable debut on latest start when a close fourth in a 0-95 class 18 days ago. Runs off the same mark against lower-rated horses today, and with conditions to suit should have every chance.
16:10 4:10 Newmarket
Hassaleh
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@-109
Win
45
Promising debut last year over 6f at Windsor, running third. Not given a hard time and can be expected to improve plenty now making seasonal debut as a 3-y-o. Up to 7f should suit better, and the experience can be a plus against some runners making debuts here.
15:55 3:55 Limerick
Let Him B
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+187
Lose
-50
Weak-looking race that could go to this 6-y-o, who came back to form, winning well 30 days ago. Although he has been put up 11 lb for the easy win, he looks the clear form choice in this race and can defy the rise. Stable is in hot form.
15:45 3:45 Ripon
Mister Sox
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@+650
Lose
-50
Lots to like about the chance of this 6-y-o who has won twice already at today's track and also off a break. Another plus is dropping in class. Comes from a good yard at this track with runners. On ratings and form, looks a solid each-way play. EW 5pl.
15:35 3:35 Newmarket
Hidden Force
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@+220
Lose
-50
Frankel colt who has won both starts and now goes for a big test. Both wins came at Kempton but should be better now on turf. Looks to have been trained with this race in mind by a top yard that has won this race twice in the last five years.
15:10 3:10 Ripon
Storm Esme
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+450
Lose
-50
Has run three times and won twice in a maiden and novice stakes. The defeat came in a Class 1 Listed race. Now makes handicap debut for a yard that does well with 3-y-o's at this track and is unexposed and open to progress. In fact, the stable has won this race four times in the last ten years, so it seems obvious to go for this today. EW 4pl.
15:00 3:00 Newmarket
Beckfords Folly
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+850
Lose
-50
3-y-o against a mostly older field of runners, so could find it tough. But top stable takes a chance with this smart gelding who won three times last year, including a Group 3 over today's course and distance on his last start. EW 4 places.
14:25 2:25 Newmarket
Crown Knott
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+162
Lose
-50
Is expected to go well here and is the choice from the top yard, who has won this race twice in the last nine years. Well bred, having both speed and stamina in the breeding, and should be suited to the conditions. Many have a chance, given it is a race of ten making their debut.
14:00 2:00 Ripon
The Untamed
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+125
Win
62
This Novice Stakes won't take much winning, and the clear one to win has to be this 3-y-o from the R. Hannon yard. He ran well on debut when second at Chelmsford to an odds-on favourite. Is 7 lb clear on Timeform ratings against the field here.
13:50 1:50 Newmarket
Treanmor
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+550
Lose
-50
Drops back to 6f. That could be the ideal trip for this 3-y-o, who won well over 6f on debut and has raced further in three starts since at Listed stakes level. Latest run was third in Meydan, which is good form. Now makes handicap debut and could prove ahead of the mark.
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15 April 2026
21:00 21:00 Tampa Bay Downs
People Watching
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+200
Win
100
Given a tough task on debut at Saratoga, finishing seventh of 12 runners in a higher-grade maiden race than this one, and should find this race much easier. Outran the 33/1 odds and looked green, so could take a big step forward today. The stable is in good form with several recent winners.
19:22 19:22 Tampa Bay Downs
Red Sky Morning
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+162
Win
81
Yet to win after seven starts but went close on the last run when second over 8f at this track in this grade, so a solid chance now on that piece of form. Races against lower-rated horses now looks another plus.
18:20 18:20 Tampa Bay Downs
Critical Magic
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+900
Lose
-50
Looks overpriced, dropping back in class here after not being beaten far in a better race last time, where winners have come out of that race. The top two in the betting are in good form but ran against lesser opposition last time. Go each way 3rd place.
17:50 17:50 Tampa Bay Downs
Fit To Fire
Daily Racing
50 WINNBNOTETip made at odds of 1.10 on 15/04 at 15:16 Best Odds Guaranteed SP 1.75 used instead of 1.10 taken BOG
@+175
Win
88
Went close again latest and has been runner-up in the last two starts. Could be ready to strike now, looking to have the best recent form on offer. Races against much lower-rated horses today.
17:20 17:20 Tampa Bay Downs
Souper Tuscan
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@-124
Win
40
Won three times last year. After two-place efforts this season, drops back in grade now and will have strong claims based on those wins last season. Is top power-rated and top stable is in good form.
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14 April 2026
18:12 6:12 Clonmel
Cock And Bull
Daily Racing
25 EW
@+450
Lose
-50
Makes handicap debut and can do much better than the bare form shown so far. Gets put into a weak-looking race and is the unexposed runner in the race. Top-rated by Timeform, should at least get into a place. EW 5pl.
17:42 5:42 Clonmel
Wakey Wakey Man
Daily Racing
25 EWNBNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 5.50 used instead of 5.00 takenBOG
@+450
Lose
-3
Has dropped 10 lb for latest fourth-place finish that looks generous given the finishing position. Back up in trip, which should suit well. Looks a big each-way player in this field. Still improving on third handicap start and can do better.
16:52 4:52 Newton Abbot
Soldierofthestorm
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+200
Lose
-50
In good form and should go well with a front-running tactic. Likely to work well at this tight track. Won well, leading all the way last time in a better race at Sandown 38 days ago, and the 5 lb rise may not stop another win.
16:17 4:17 Newton Abbot
Welcheston Warrier
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+550
Lose
-50
Looks to be improving and was runner-up in the last two races. Could be ready to strike now. Looks to have plenty of stamina, and trying today's 2½m could work well. Gets 8 lb from the main rival in this race.
15:42 3:42 Newton Abbot
Raffles Hermes
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+250
Lose
-50
Ex-French-trained 6-y-o who looks to be coming along well in chases without winning. With the faster ground today and off bottom weight, he could get the win. Has won twice in France, and today's strong jockey booking adds to the chance.
15:08 3:08 Newton Abbot
No Panic
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+275
Lose
-50
Weak-looking race that can go to this 6-y-o who ran a lot better on latest start after a wind op. With any further improvement, he should be able to win this race. Takes a slight drop in class, which looks another plus.
14:33 2:33 Newton Abbot
Onefournine
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 2.50 used instead of 2.20 takenBOG
@+150
Win
75
Was disappointing on latest start, getting well beaten after two promising second-place finishes in novice hurdles. Won on point-to-point debut and looks likely to go much better being stepped up to 2m1f today after running at 2 miles. Has the stamina for this extra trip. Can bounce back.
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13 April 2026
15:40 3:40 Fakenham
Natus Vincere
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+150
Lose
-50
Improving and more to come from this 7-y-o who won well over 20f at Huntingdon and then was second in an open hurdle after. Back in a mares-only race, she has a clear chance to win again. Has had a recent wind op, and Bowen riding looks a solid option in this race.
15:10 3:10 Fakenham
Moviddy
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+450
Lose
-50
Has only one chase win but is on a good mark and went well latest, fading late after setting a strong pace. This tight track will suit that tactic, and with blinkers applied now it could help. Should make a bold bid with conditions to suit.
15:00 3:00 Hexham
Snapaudaciaheros
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@+700
Win
350
Yet to show much in 8 starts, but with the drop in distance and cheekpieces applied, down further in the weights, could show a lot more now. The faster ground looks a plus too.
14:40 2:40 Fakenham
Ilitch
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+332
Lose
-50
Better than latest poor run. Could bounce back at this tight track. Dropped in both class and weights. Stable does well at this track and won this race last year. Good run prior to last one is good form.
14:30 2:30 Hexham
Flash Du Pistolet
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+900
Lose
-50
Gets favoured good ground and drops back in class after finding Class 2 level too much on latest start. This Class 4 level will suit better and has dropped to a winnable mark now. Could revive and go well, and will have a good chance of a third chase win if doing so.
14:00 2:00 Hexham
Red Oak
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+200
Win
100
Looks a big player back in a novice hurdle after running fourth in a better-grade handicap 23 days ago. The drop in distance could work well given the prominent racing style. Novice-hurdle form is strong.
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12 April 2026
19:20 PIT Pirates @ CHI Cubs
CHI Cubs -1.50
Run Line
50 WIN
@+139
Lose
-50
The Cubs are 5-0 with Taillon as the starting pitcher in Game 3 of the series. The Pirates are 10-27 in their last 37 road games. Take the Cubs, led by Taillon, to beat the minus spread.
19:10 WAS Nationals @ MIL Brewers
MIL Brewers -1.50
Run Line
50 WIN
@+104
Lose
-50
The Brewers are 8-1 in their last nine games when behind 0-2 in the series. The Nationals are 1-5 in their last six games played against a right-handed pitcher. Woodruff starts for the Brewers and is pitching well. Take the Brewers to beat the minus spread.
18:45 6:45 Musselburgh
Zarzyni
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+1400
Lose
-50
Usually is held up at the back in races and comes with a late, strong run, so does need to have some luck in running. But is now back on the last winning mark and race conditions should suit well, so could be seen at the finish.
18:35 ARI Diamondbacks @ PHI Phillies
ARI Diamondbacks 1.50
Run Line
50 WIN
@-169
Win
29
Arizona are 4-1 in their last five games against National League East teams. They also have a strong record when playing after 4+ days' rest. Gallen will start as the pitcher and is in good form. Arizona have the edge with the spread.
17:15 5:15 Musselburgh
Sea Force
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+225
Lose
-50
Trainer W. Haggas does well with runners at Scottish tracks and sends this well-bred 4-year-old up to make a good seasonal, winning start. Last ran 207 days ago, winning at Yarmouth in today's class. Kept on well over the 9f to win and has the same trip today.
16:20 4:20 Ffos Las
Boston Joe
Daily Racing
50 WINNB
@+300
Lose
-50
Ran a lot better when switched back over fences latest, winning for the sixth time. Could follow up the win despite going up 4 lb. The win came over today's course and distance and beat an improver who has won since. Form looks solid.
15:50 3:50 Ffos Las
Mossy Fen Coolio
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@+400
Lose
-50
Won a point-to-point easily on debut and has run well in two hurdles races since. Did too much early on latest start, fading late into second place three weeks ago. Is better than that, and making handicap debut now could be well handicapped. Stable jockey back on board today suggests a good run coming.
15:27 3:27 Wincanton
Calgary Tiger
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+300
Lose
-50
Hasn't won for three years now, but the last win came over today's course and distance. Should get the lead in this race and try to make all. Usually runs up front, which suits this sharp track. Has been running in better grades, so the drop in class could help.
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11 April 2026
16:00 4:00 Aintree
Gerri Colombe
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@+2800
Lose
-50
Gerri Colombe could go very well, looking a possible strong stayer now attempting the Grand National over 4 miles 2f. Kept on strongly, winning at Down Royal 25 days ago on slow ground, where the form has been franked. A class act, winning seven chases and beating some top horses. As a 10-y-o, he could still retain enough ability for at least a place finish. ew 6pl,
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15:42 3:42 Yarmouth
Patagonia Girl
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+450
Lose
-50
Can be excused last two starts in better company and back down in class can bounce back . Has solid form at class 4 level winning twice and although is 3lb above last winning mark did it easily. Off the track for 255 days so fitness taken on trust but Oisin Murphy booked to ride today looks significant.
15:12 3:12 Yarmouth
Ottoman Empress
Daily Racing
50 WINNBR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@+150
Void
0
Won easily at this track last year over a mile, staying on strongly. The extra 2 furlongs tried today should suit well. The stable won this race last year and has a near 50% win rate at this track with mile-plus runners. Has the best form on offer in a race full of potential improvers.
13:55 1:55 Aintree
Ballyfad
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+300
Lose
-50
Ballyfad can be excused for the poor run at Cheltenham, finishing well down the field after getting kicked at the start and should never have taken part in the race. Was fast improving prior to the latest run, winning two bumpers and a hurdle race. Form has worked out well. Can bounce back.
12:45 12:45 Aintree
Kala Conti
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+332
Lose
-50
Kala Conti possibly found the ground too heavy on her last start when second at Sandown back in January this year. The form has been boosted since. Dropping back to 2 miles may also work out well. She won two chases prior at Grade 1 level and can upset the short favourite.
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10 April 2026
17:28 5:28 Wexford
Agameoftwohalves
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 3.50 used instead of 3.00 takenBOG
@+250
Win
125
Improving 5-y-o who can step forward again now going up to 3 miles that looks likely to suit well. Kept on well winning latest over 20f at Punchestown . Stable has hit form and does well at this track.
16:05 4:05 Aintree
Gentleman De Mee
Daily Racing
25 EWNB
@+1000
Win
25
Won this race last year and is back to try to repeat the win. Looks a solid player with a good each-way chance, with six places on offer. Drops in grade after a good third place latest. Is a spring horse and could come good again today.
15:53 3:53 Thirsk
Finally Escaped
Daily Racing
25 EWNAP
@+5000
Lose
-50
On just his fifth start. Has potential to do better than form shown so far and looks overpriced here. The switch to turf might suit, and a hood applied can also help his chances. Beaten 6 lengths on latest start at Southwell after being slowly away. Drops 3 lb. EW 4 places.
15:45 3:45 Wexford
Dunleer Crystal
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+250
Lose
-50
Has placed in his last two starts over 17/18f, looking in need of further, so today's 20f looks worth a try. This 5-y-o is open to progress and is 6 lb better off than the main rival in this race, judged on the ratings. Good chance.
13:57 1:57 Sedgefield
Maggies Boy
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 4.50 used instead of 4.00 takenBOG
@+350
Win
175
Tom Creen is a course specialist with five wins at this track but could be past his best now as an 11-year-old and could fall short to a younger rival. Maggies Boy, as a 7-year-old, has the potential to do better making his chase debut. His form has tailed off somewhat in the last couple of starts but he is now on a good mark judged on previous hurdles form.
13:45 1:45 Aintree
Indeevar Bleu
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@+400
Lose
-50
Improving and looks to have been trained for this race, having been given a break after winning over this course and distance three months ago. Lightly raced for an 8-y-o, with just seven starts and four wins. Can still have more to come now rated 138.
00:40 CHI White Sox @ KC Royals
KC Royals
Money Line
50 WIN
@-178
Lose
-50
The White Sox have struggled when away from home, with a record of 46-122 overall. The Royals are 40-11 at home against teams with a poor away record. Lugo will pitch for the Royals and will make it tough for the Sox to score.
00:10 ARI Diamondbacks @ NY Mets
NY Mets
Money Line
50 WIN
@-149
Lose
-50
The Mets are in good form, winning the last four games in a row. Arizona, however, are struggling, losing the last seven in a row. Away from home they are 0-6 in their last six away games. McLean is pitching for the Mets and has kept it tight at home. Arizona will find it tough to score.
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