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Horse Racing Preview – Newmarket – 7th May 2017

Today’s horse racing preview comes from Newmarket with 3 selections from the meeting. What a total washout yesterday became, some disappointing no shows on the Rowley. Looking back at the 2000gns you could not take away how well Churchill picked up and to be fair dominated the race inside the final furlong.

 

13.50 Newmarket  – Qatar Racing Handicap (0-105) (12f)

The front two at the market look value to get involved with here. Michael Appleby’s Big Country has taken two victories this year over 12f & 11f on the all-weather at Wolverhampton and more recently at Kempton when landing a 0-105 handicap.

The ex Charles O’Brien inmate had fitted in just nicely at Appleby’s yard, De Sousa retains the mount this afternoon for connections The Horse Watchers who could have a useful type this season over middle distance handicaps.

Charlie Appleby trains Frontiersman has course form when winning a 0-100 handicap at the back end of last season. The runner up has run well again when denied by Sternrubin in a 0-85 last week, but this is a stiffer task having to give 7lb to Big Country.

Both Stoute and Johnson had winners yesterday, their representatives here are Mainstream and Final. The former won a 0-85 at Salisbury around this time last year, but has run consistently up to the end of the season. Will the queen get a winner? Personally a place is possible at best.

Final has been on the go since the turn of the year, has recorded two wins on the all weather at Lingfield and Newcastle, ran well at Ripon when just beaten in a 0-95 recently, the index should not confirm him with winning over 12.4f on the all weather.

Big Country : 3pt win @ 11/4 (BOG)

14.20 Newmarket – Charm Spirit Dahlia Stakes (Group 2) (9f)

Somehow comes here off the back of landing the Listed Victor McCalmont Memorial Stakes at Gowran Park seven days ago, O’Brien seems to strike whilst the iron is hot with his filly.

Last year’s Cheshire Oaks winner, who flopped in the Epsom Oaks, makes her way over from Ireland for only the third time in her career. She took the scalp of Skiffle last August beating her adversary by just over seven lengths. Dropping back to 9f is probably her maximum index on what she showed last year, but stays further.

One to take her on with is Roger Varian’s filly Nezwaah who ran well at Yarmouth in a Listed event when behind So Mi Dar who went on to finish third at Chantilly. Back in third was the smart Arabian Queen who beat the likes of Golden Horn.

Varian’s yard are in good fettle at the moment, she is nicely drawn in stall five so should get a good toe into the race under Atzeni. One at a price could be Marco Botti’s Aljazzi who won a Listed event last year at Haydock, Muffri’ha was well beaten that day. The form though is now working out well, the runner up Mix ‘n’ Mingle has come out and won this year with his runner up Tabarrak franking that form.

She made a pleasing return at Kempton when winning the Listed Snow Drop Fillies Stakes, Frankie takes the ride and she could be the dark horse in the race.

Nezwaah :  1pt each way @ 5/1 (BOG)

15.35 Newmarket – Qipco 1000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) 

It’s the turn of the fillies and it would be interesting to see how forward they are this year, I really can not take on Balydoyles filly Rhododendron in this. Her win at the back end of the season showed her class when taking the Fillies Mile here at Newmarket.

The runner up Hydrangea won the Irish 1000 Guineas trial at Leopardstown with Intricately back in fourth. The third Urban Fox was beaten in this year’s Group 3 Dubai Duty Free Stakes behind Dabyah. We will see Hydrangea, Winter and Intricately oppose each other once more.

Fair Eva represents Frankel, it’s fair to say that the Sires fillies have shown more over the past season,  Group 3 Juddmonte Stakes winner ran creditable in the Rockfel and Lowther Stakes last season, this is a big step up, she will run her race but not good enough around this sphere.

John Gosden’s unbeaten filly Daban won the Nell Gwyn by three parts of a length, she was impressive which is more than I can say about who she beat. As the season progresses she will be seen picking up a race or two somewhere.

Rhododendron : 5pt Win @ 7/4 (BOG)

 

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Horse Racing Preview

Here is our horse racing preview for Saturday 6th May 2017 across UK and Ireland Horse Racing today, unit stakes advised upon each selection.

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 6th May 2017 -Thirsk 1.55pm – Totescoop6 Play For Just 2 Today Novice Auction Stakes

Just For The Craic – 7/1 – 1pt stake (EW)

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 6th May 2017 -Thirsk 2.30pm -Totepoolliveinfo.com Handicap

Magical Effect – 5/1 – 2pt stake (EW)

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 6th May 2017 -Uttoxeter 2.45pm – Sentinel May Un Mar Lady Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Div 2)

Market Road – 13/8 – 2pt stake

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland -6th May 2017 -Cork 3.45pm -Mallow Maiden

Sandstorming – 7/4 – 2pt stake

Notes

Magical Effect looks good enough to win this after winning at Ripon last month, going up 3lb for the win.

Market Road gets weight from all round and runs off the same mark as did when winning at Warwick on Monday in a Conditional’s race. Conor Ring is back on board for Evan Williams once again who takes off 3lb.

 

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Hull vs Sunderland - Match Preview

Hull v Sunderland – Match Preview
FA Premier League, KCom Stadium, Hull 3pm

Hull will be looking to utilise their relegation-defying home form under Marco Silva to best already relegated Sunderland in a vital end-of-season clash at the KCOM Stadium.

Hull are in 17th and currently have a slender two point advantage on 18th place Swansea. With just 3 games remaining a win would be in what has turned out to be an absolutely nail-biting climax in the bid to avoid the drop.

Hull have reincarnated as a completely different team since the arrival of Marco Silva and have given themselves an almost unthinkable chance to avoid immediately returning to The Championship – in the first year after being promoted via the play-offs. The home form has been particularly impressive, winning 8 and drawing 1 of the 9 games played there since the Portuguese manager took over.

Sunderland on the other hand had their own relegation confirmed with last week’s defeat against Bournemouth. The Black Cats have been woeful this season, especially since the turn of the year and will see their 10th consecutive season in the Premier League as their last – at least for now.

Relegation had long been coming for the North-East club and despite various dramatic escapes in the latter stages of seasons previously, this year the lack of quality on the pitch has been telling. Sunderland have won just once in their last 17 Premier League matches and picked up just 8 points from a possible 51 in that time.

Manager David Moyes has said he plans to stay with the club and attempt to regain a spot in England’s top division as soon as possible.

Team News
Paddy McNair and Duncan Watmore are both long-term absentees and won’t feature for Sunderland, but David Moyes has said he will play his strongest team possible despite already being assured of relegation. To do so he will also be welcoming back Seb Larsson from suspension and Jack Rodwell, Darron Gibson, Steven Pienaar, Jason Denayer and Lee Cattermole from injury.

Hull have no new fitness concerns but Ryan Mason has been back in training this week after a horrendous head injury but isn’t likely to feature. Moses Odubajo and Will Keane will not be available.

Harry Maguire has been key to Hull's recent form

Harry Maguire has been key to Hull’s recent form Photo Credit: skysports.com

Players to watch
Harry Maguire has been earning plaudits all season for his resilience at centre-back. Commanding, vigilant and with a superb timing of tackle, Maguire has had some debating international recognition by means of a first call up to the England squad for his excellent form. Especially under Marco Silva, his partnership with January recruit Andrea Ranocchia has been key to Hull tightening the defence and making it harder for teams to break The Tigers down. His battle with Sunderland key man Defoe will be a real highlight of the encounter.

Will Jermain Defoe stay at Sunderland next season?

Will Jermain Defoe stay at Sunderland next season? Photo Credit: skysports.com

For two years people have been asking: ‘Where would Sunderland be without Jermaine Defoe?’ However unfortunately for the Mackems, that answer is now the same place as they are with him – going down to The Championship. Nonetheless, it cannot be argued that his 14 Premier League goals have contributed to the relegation not being confirmed a lot sooner. At age 34 the striker seems as sharp as ever and his eye for goal has, if anything, increased in his later days – as proven by scoring on his international recall this season for England. Hull will know that giving Defoe space will prove costly. Currently on a long goalless run, Defoe has scored 4 in his last 5 appearances against The Tigers so will hope to rectify that on Saturday.

Hull have only ever won once against Sunderland in the Premier League, and never scored more than the solitary goal in those 4 matches.
Additionally, The Tigers are the only team in the whole division who haven’t netted against The Black Cats this campaign.

Similarly, Sunderland have only been victorious against Hull in one of their last five attempts – that being the reverse fixture from this season (3-0).
To compound their misery, if Sunderland remain at the foot of the table (which looks likely) then they will have spent a combined 261 days in the relegation zone – joint 5th highest in Premier League history.

 

Suggested Tips:

  • Skybet Pundit’s Prediction – Charlie Nicholas’s Tip Correct Score – Hull 2-0 – 11/2
  • Skybet RequestAbet Specials Upto 10/1 – 7+ Hull corners and 30+ Sunderland booking pts – 6/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet Specials 11/1 to 28/1 – BTTS, 4+ Corners Each Team, 20+ Booking pts Each Team – 11/1
  • Skybet Both Players to Score – Oumar Niasse and Lazar Markovic – 9/2
  • Skybet Officials – A Penalty Awarded – 11/4

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Horse Racing Preview – Newmarket – 6th May 2017

Today’s horse racing preview comes from Newmarket, with 4 selections from the meeting including the Quipco 2000 Guineas. We have some good races to get through before the guineas, I would expect the course to be slightly watered, but riding fast on the day with some quick times expected.

 

13.50 Newmarket – Spring Lodge Stakes (Handicap) (9f)

I can’t see much of an upset in the first race with the selection coming in Sir Michael Stoute’s Dansili gelding Ballet Concerto whose profile fits a race of this type after finishing strongly to win a big field handicap on the opening day of the flat season at Doncaster

Ryan Moore eased him through the gears and picked up when hitting the rising finish going away I thought, plenty more in the locker. His nearest rival will be Godolphins Next Stage who took what I think now was an average contest over 8f here on the Rowley. The runner up Shaiyam has shown a poor return when finishing second last on the all weather at Chelmsford.

One thing in his favour is probably the drying ground which saw him come on from average runs in soft conditions, but as the likely winner I really cannot see it this afternoon. Best of the rest looks to come in Charles Hills Grapevine. A very busy three year old campaign when winning two 0-80 handicaps at Windsor and Epsom.

Two defeats at the back end of the season in 0-85 & 0-90 company showed consistency and could be the each way of the party, but I cannot see him going closer than a place at best.

Ballet Concerto : 2pt Win @ 3/1 (BOG)

Newmarket – Longholes Palace House Stakes (Group 3)

Washington DC’s form away from Ireland is for me very questionable, with just the one recorded win on British soil which came in the Listed Windsor Castle Stakes almost two seasons ago.

I put him forward as a good bet on this blog last time out when he kept his emphatic Irish form when winning the Woodland Stakes at Navan. He is 3-9 over the minimum trip and will get the services of Ryan Moore, a strange call considering Moore has not won on him since that Royal Ascot win.

Muthmir got his 2017 campaign off to a good start when landing a conditions stakes at Bath. His drop back to the dead 5f could make him vulnerable on what he showed over the optimum with his last win at the index coming at Glorious Goodwood last year when winning the Group 2 King George Stakes, not sure at seven now he can mix it here.

One I think has thrived this year already on the all weather is the Richard Fahey runner Kimberella. Even though I have stated that Fahey’s yard is not round up yet, Kimberella had notched up a good brace at Lingfield which included on Champions day. He was seen winning a 0-105 handicap at Chester this time last year, I think they have over looked his chances here, Sole Power won this at seven back in 2014, cannot be discounted.

Kimberella : 1pt each way @ 16/1 (BOG)

14.55 Newmarket – Dunaden Jockey Club Stakes (Group 2)

Ballydoyle brings one of the smart prospects in Seventh Heaven to Newmarket, last year’s Irish and Yorkshire Oaks winner ran too badly to be true when beaten at the Breeders Cup. Her sole start this year saw her beaten in the Sheema Classic when beaten by Jack Hobbs by two and a quarter lengths.

She looks on career performances that we will see the best of her around this time, she warrants the utmost respect. One I was taken with and put up here is Mark Johnston’s Galapiat who won with plenty in hand at Epsom ten days ago, well bred by Galileo he looks an out and out stayer, if he makes his presence felt here we could see a crack at this year’s Derby or even the St Leger.

Galapiat : 1pt each way @ 5/1 (BOG)

15.35 Newmarket – Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1)

The first classics of the 2017 campaign and all eyes will be on Ballydoyle’s Dewhurst Stakes winner Churchill. The form has really taken a massive boost this week when third place Blue Point won a shade cosily in the Pavilion Stakes at Ascot.

If he succeeds here what will the price be of him landing this year’s Derby? Short I expect. There has not been your usual hype around an O’Brien entry as there is usually, I presume they will let him do the talking at the track this afternoon.

So is he beatable, nothing is a sure thing in this game but I would like to think he is the banker of the day. I’m going to take him on though; Barney Roy set some hot fractions when landing the Group 3 Greenham Stakes which has been a relevantly good trial for this race in past years.

Makfi was the last trained French winner, and I have honestly been on Al Wukair ever since he won at Deauville as a juvenile, the transition run went well when winning at Maison-Laffitte and has the pedigree being by placed site Dream Ahead.

Frankel won this in freak time and is highly represented here with Eminent and Dream Castle, the latter was given a lesson in speed when beaten in the Greenham when two lengths behind Barney Roy, I actually think the penny dropped too late and I would like to think Godolphins entry here is far better than that stepping up to a mile.

Eminent could be anything, 2-2 at the course which is going to be a big plus, the thing is can he go and sustain the form with Dream Castle? The Rivet form coming into the race I thought was suspect, which is why I prefer Dream Castle to reverse the form and for me is a good price for an each way.

Dream Castle : 1pt each way @ 18/1 (BOG)

 

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West Ham vs Tottenham Hotspur - Match Preview

West Ham vs Tottenham Hotspur – Match Preview

FA Premier League, Olympic Stadium, London 8pm

 

Tottenham will continue their pursuit of Chelsea at the top of the table this Friday night. Spurs will visit the Olympic Stadium to face a West Ham side who have been unimaginative and dull as of late. The Hammers have had a mediocre season by their standards having drawn their last three matches against Sunderland, Everton and Stoke. Tottenham on the other hand, have won their last nine Premier League matches on the bounce making them a force to be reckoned with at the business end of the season.

The last time these two met earlier in the season, it was quite the spectacle. Two very late Harry Kane goals saw the North Londoners steal all three points in a match West Ham had been leading for most of the match.

Kane will be looking to continue his great form against London rivals

Kane will be looking to continue his great form against London rivals Photo Credit: skysports.com

Team News

West Ham have several players who are unavailable for selection this Friday. Michail Antonio, Pedro Obiang, Angelo Ogbonna and Gokhan Tore are all still nursing injuries whilst Arthur Masuaku, Diafra Sakho and Andy Carroll could all be available for selection. Could they return and bolster the West Ham attack?

Skybet To Score 1+ Goals – West Ham – 8/13

Tottenham’s Harry Winks and Erik Lamela are still side-lined with injury. However, promising news for Spurs fans as Danny Rose is close to making a full recovery but it is unknown whether he’ll be risked this Friday night. Can Spurs keep a clean sheet without their first choice left-back?

Skybet Clean Sheet – Tottenham – 6/5

Key Players

Kane will remain a key player for the visitors, he’s scored 21 goals so far in the Premier League campaign and will be relied on to find the back of the net yet again this Friday.

Skybet Anytime Goalscorer – Harry Kane – 4/7

West Ham’s record signing, Andre Ayew, has been at the spearhead of the Hammers’ attack in the past few matches. His work-rate and flair often makes him a headache for defences, will he be creating more headaches for Mauricio Pochettino’s men?

Ayew can cause the Spurs defence with problems if fit

Ayew can cause the Spurs defence with problems if fit Photo Credit: skysports.com

Skybet Anytime Goalscorer – Andre Ayew – 3/1

After Spurs experienced the ecstasy of overcoming their North London rivals last weekend, they will be full of confidence heading to the Olympic Stadium. Their potent attack could prove too much for the West Ham defence, it’s tough to see Tottenham not getting the win.

Suggested Tips:

  • Skybet Price Boost – Christian Eriksen to score from outside the penalty area – 5/1
  • Skybet price Boost – Tottenham to win 3-1 – 12/1
  • Skybet Scorecast Boost – Harry Kane to score first and Tottenham to win 3-0 – 25/1
  • Skybet Scorecast Boost (Double Chance) – Manuel Lanzini to score first and either West Ham to win 2-1 or Draw 1-1 – 55/1
  • Skybet Pundit’s Picks Charlie Nicholas’s Tip – Both Players to Score – Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen – 5/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet Specials Upto 10/1 – 8+ Tottenham corners and 30+ West Ham booking pts – 9/2
  • Skybet RequestAbet Specials Upto 10/1 – Kane to score, Tottenham to win, over 2.5 goals and Alli to be carded – 15/2
  • Skybet RequestAbet Specials 11/1 to 28/1 – Ayew to score, BTTS, over 2.5 goals and Wanyama to be carded –12/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet Specials 11/1 to 28/1 – BTTS, over 2.5 goals and Noble & Fonte to be carded – 25/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet Specials 33/1 to 66/1 – Tottenham to win and Fonte, Reid & Kouyate to be carded – 66/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet Specials 33/1 to 66/1 – Reid, Noble, Wanyama & Vertonghen to be carded – 66/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet Specials 80/1 and Above – Lanzini to score, West Ham to win, BTTS and 30+ booking pts each team – 100/1
  • Skybet RequestAbet Specials 80/1 and Above – Eriksen to score from outside the penalty area and Fonte, Reid & Dier to be carded – 250/1
  • Skybet Player Carded Accumulator – James Collins and Eric Dier both to be Carded – 14/1
  • Skybet Both Players to Score – Harry kane and Andre Ayew – 5/1

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Horse Racing Preview

Here is our horse racing preview for Friday 5th May 2017 across UK and Ireland Horse Racing today, unit stakes advised upon each selection.

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 5th May 2017 -Chepstow 1.50pm – PTL Portable Toilets Ltd Fillies’ Handicap

Perfect Quest – 5/4 – 2pt stake

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 5th May 2017 -Musselburgh 2pm -Core (oil And Gas) Handicap

Flawlessly – 11/4 – 2pt stake

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 5th May 2017 -Musselburgh 4pm – Cruden Group Handicap

Election Day – 5/4 – 2pt stake

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland -5th May 2017 -Musselburgh 4.30pm -Bam Construction Handicap

Tadaawol – 15/8 – 2pt stake

Notes

Perfect Quest is a course and distance winner here last August and the Clive Cox trained filly can defy a 6lb hike in the weights to win this handicap race. Won on her last outing at Windsor when winning by a short head after a 208 day break and will be the one to beat.

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Horse Racing Preview – Lingfield & Fontwell – 5th May May 2017

Today’s horse racing preview comes from two meetings in Lingfield and Fontwell. Very disappointed in the running of Theo’s Lolly yesterday, not sure at present on Richard Fahey’s yard, I suppose a stable that had a good turnover of horses this expected.

At least a nice winner with Mukalal who has definitely come on, and will be worth keeping an eye on where Something To Be will turn up next after being pulled up yesterday. I will be doing a full race by race preview on Saturday and Sunday being it the first classics for Colts and Fillies.

 

14.10 Lingfield – Join Us For Countryside Day – 3rd June Selling Stakes (8f)

I would like to think Rod Millman’s Isis Blue can be involved around this sphere. Winner off 69 last year at Kempton, it took him nine attempts to record his last win which came at Bath over 10f in a 0-60 hcp.

This is his first visit to Lingfield, and there is no reason why he cannot be competitive under the good booking of young Ryan Tate. Best of the rest looks to be Richard Hannon’s Willwams who won with something in hand in a claimer over 7f here back in March, was beaten over course and distance in a maiden on debut. Looks vulnerable.

Isis Blue : 1pt each way @ 10/1 (BOG)

15.40 Lingfield Park – Greater London Properties Handicap (0-85)

An opportunity for Mark Johnston’s Highly Sprung to get back into the winning enclosure, the son of Zebedee was seen hacking up at Yarmouth last September in this company over 6f. With a race mixture of turf and all weather runs he has failed to progress and his losing run goes to 0-7.

Regardless of the current status, he looked back to good form when finishing third at Leicester, drops down to the minimum trip this afternoon and, would like to predict that we once more see a bold showing at the front of the pace, should be on the premises.

Main danger and selection comes from the old boy trained by Andrew Balding in Dungannon. Has won twice on the all-weather this year at Southwell which included off a mark of 81. Up 6lb and comes into this off current outside rating of 87.

Won off 89 last year when beating Brother Tiger easily by four lengths off level weights. His all-weather form is far superior throughout his career. The tactics is important with him, from stall three he should be getting cover being closer, it has to be right for him, but very capable under today’s seven pound claimer.

Dungannon : 1pt each way @ 13/2 (BOG)

17.25 Fontwell – Mortimor Arms OffJunction2 M27 Near Newforest Handicap Chase (0-110)

Where do they get the names of these races, I am sure the name of the establishment would have been sufficient enough, but it is what it is. On to the race and Dr Richard Newlands Jaunty Inflight has been beaten favourite on four of his seven past encounters.

He recorded his second chase win at Taunton last month when fending off a low grade individual. This is his first visit to Fontwell, a track I think will suit his style of running. With just the 4lb penalty to contend with he will have to pull out more off this career highest mark, but it’s not the strongest of contests this afternoon and the services of young Sam Twiston-Davies he should be making his presence felt over this trip.

Ex Tim Vaughan trained Lake Chapala has to be respected off the back of his Plumpton win last month when winning over 16.9f by 7 lengths. Not being hit that harsh from the handicapper he will most definitely be involved once more getting three pounds from the Jaunty Inflight. Gary and Jamie Moore team up with Halling’s Wish who has not won over hurdles for two and a half years which came over 18.5f here at Fontwell, but his old form really stands out.

On his Chase mark of around 104 he could also be interesting returning to chasing after a long spell on the flat on the all-weather which has seen him placed on all three outings this year.

Halling’s Wish : 1.5pt win @ 5/1 (BOG)

19.35 Fontwell  – Chancelloroftheformchecker Champion Jockey 2016 Jamie Moore Handicap Chase (0-100)

Paul Henderson is a yard I tend to follow around these average night meetings. His entry here, Thepartyisover, was a winner over hurdles 18 months ago when off a mark of 96. The regular visitor to Fontwell has failed on his past ten visits around the hurdle ranks, but the twelve-year-old made his chasing debut over course and distance last month when finishing fourth of eight when beaten over twenty lengths

Considering that was a 0-105 contest, he was taking on proven chasing stayers. That run was off a mark of 78 going up against horses that were rated 20lb his superior.

Connections must have been content with the run, being pitched in here again over the same trip against two horses in Itoldya who bested him on chase debut by over twenty lengths when getting 23lb at the weights. He meets Itoldya off worse terms, but eye catching jockey booking of Paddy Brennan speaks volumes.

Dangers obviously Itoldya of Linda Jewel’s, had the ability to win a race of this nature considering he won a 0-120 over 26.5f two years ago, but it’s the fact his losing streak now goes back twelve runs, is still well handicapped on old form to be involved again, but just finds one too good most times.

Thepartyisover : 2pt win @ 7/2 (BOG)

 

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Horse Racing Preview – Ascot – 4th May May 2017

Today’s horse racing preview comes from Lingfield and Towcester. What was taken out of yesterday’s meeting at Ascot, personally for me Blue Point is going to be a prolific sprinter if Godolphin keep him at the index as now has put himself straight into the Royal meeting next month with a possible crack at the Coronation Cup.

With the first classics upon us this forth coming weekend Blue Points win has complimented Churchill’s Dewhurst form nicely, and with Thunder Snow running in Kentucky also Churchill looks on paper a shoe in at present.

 

14.10 Lingfield – Injured Jockeys Fund Median Auction Maiden Stakes (8f)

This should be a good opportunity for Hamdoun Al Maktoums Mukalal to show his above these. The three-year-old had just the two runs as a juvenile with promise, runner up to unbeaten Middle Kingdom on debut on the all-weather at Newcastle and did not disgrace on his turf debut when fifth at Newmarket, the placed Firefright franked the form at Doncaster five days ago.

Main danger looks to come from Richard Hannon’s Pillar of Society who is 0-5 which includes a middle place finish at Newmarket in what looks like a race that will throw up winners this season. Even though by Roderic O’Connor the stiff mile here could make him very vulnerable, would prefer to see him this season over sprint trips.

Mukalal : 2pt win @ 2/1 (BOG)

15.40 Lingfield – Join Us For Ladies Day -12th May Handicap (0-75)

I ticked a horse off over the weekend in Theo’s Lolly who was declared to run, pulled on the day to take his chances here in a weaker contest. His last win came back in the summer of last season when he landed a 0-75 at Ripon.

This might be just above his ability, but if he comes to the table bringing his win at Pontefract this time last year when winning a 0-70, even his fifth at the same track on his seasons reappearance when just under twelve lengths behind Gulf of Poets.

That handicap (0-75) is starting to turn out very competitive on paper, as the winner has gone on to win again on the all-weather, the runner up has also boosted the form winning seven days ago on the turf at Beverley. The third was just beaten last week at Beverley at now rated 76, the fourth has won at Thirsk last week, the eighth won yesterday so it’s all there if the handicapper has over looked his rating of 73 is generous, should be there about.

Main danger is Bridge of Sighs who could be well treated now dropping back to 10f this afternoon with Rob Winston booked, if reproducing his Kempton second he has to be feared.

Theo’s Lolly : 1.5pt each way @ 6/1 (BOG)

14.20 Towcester – Call Star Sports On 0800 521321 Novices Hurdle

It’s one of those races that the best horse should be taking the pot here, if Martin Keighley’s entry here Somewhere To Be turns up in the form that saw him third back in January when finishing behind the likes of Louis Vac Pouch and Listen to the Man at Southwell this should be a shoe in.

Sixth to Jenkins on hurdling debut, which has produced winners such as Bags Groove, Captain Forez (runner up Grade 1 Mersey Hurdle) behind Finian’s Oscar, Pingshou (Grade 1 Top Novices Hurdle Winner).

it doesn’t always pan out that they train on, but three months off, not exposed really should take this at the expense of Nick Gifford’s Project Mars who has run well on his hurdling debut this year around the course.

Somewhere To Be : 3pt win @ 2/1 (BOG)

 

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Betway – Darts Premier League – Week 14 – 4th May 2017

It’s the penultimate week of the Betway Premier League Darts regular season. The Sheffield Arena will host what is sure to be another week of twists and turns in the best darting league on the planet. Night 14 will consist of only four match-ups rather than the usual five; as every player only has two matches remaining to reach the top four spots. The finals at the O2 arena are drawing ever closer meaning every leg in every match is now of huge significance. They can all still qualify for the prestigious finals night and write their names in the history books. However, before they have the chance to book their ticket at the O2 arena, they have this Thursday night to worry about.

Fixture list:

Lewis and Wright aiming for a top 4 finish Photo Credit: skypsorts.com

Peter Wright vs Adrian Lewis

If current form was to decide the outcome of this match, then Adrian Lewis would be in all sorts of trouble. The Stoke-born darter has been in woeful form, having lost 7-4 to James Wade and 7-0 to Michael van Gerwen last week in his double-header. Whereas Peter Wright has been building on his impressive start to 2017 with a win over Phil Taylor last week. It’s hard to believe that Lewis will continue this uncharacteristic poor form, as he is capable of overcoming players like Peter Wright when he’s in the right mood. This should be the tightest match of the evening, the finest of margins could get either of these a result.

Skybet Total Legs – Over 10.5 Legs – 4/7

Raymond van Barneveld vs Dave Chisnall

Dave Chisnall is in delightful form, some would say the form of his career. After beating both Phil Taylor and Peter Wright in his double header two weeks ago, the St Helens born darter then drew 6-6 with Michael van Gerwen last week in Birmingham. There’s no doubt Chisnall is the best 180 hitter in the Premier League, if he can continue his improved form on the doubles there’s no reason why he can’t produce another surprise against van Barneveld. The Dutchman needs a win, having lost his last two matches against Anderson and van Gerwen. The match should see plenty of maximums, as Barney and Chizzy are the two highest 180 hitters this season. Chisnall has averaged 4.23 180’s per match and van Barneveld has averaged 3.85 180’s.

Skybet Match Action – Match to have over 7.5 180’s, Checkout to be over 121.5 and over 11.5 Total Legs –11/2

James Wade vs Gary Anderson

Both James Wade and Gary Anderson won last week in Birmingham against tough opposition. Wade beat difficult opposition in Adrian Lewis, to win 7-4 and keep him in the race for a top four spot. Anderson beat Raymond van Barneveld 7-4 in a delightful display of darting dominance. Anderson showcased the flair he often possesses; finishing the match with a three-dart average of 105.47. With both players top four fate hanging in the balance, Anderson should overwhelm the Englishmen with his power scoring and deadly finishing on the doubles.

Skybet Match Treble – Anderson to win the match, hit the outright highest checkout and score more 180’s than Wade – 13/8

The biggest names in Darts take each other on tonight Photo Credit:skysports.com

Michael van Gerwen vs Phil Taylor

As darting fixtures go, it doesn’t get any bigger than this. The greatest to ever grace the darts board against the world number one. Phil Taylor has been out of sorts as of late, having lost last week to Peter Wright 7-3 in an abysmal performance for his standards. Michael van Gerwen will be looking to sustain his performance from his last outing; beating Adrian Lewis 7-0. These two always spur each other on to perform at the best of their ability when they face off so expect maximums and high checkouts from both.

Skybet Highest Checkout Score – Over 122.5 – 5/6

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Horse Racing Preview

Here is our horse racing preview for Thursday 4th May 2017 across UK and Ireland Horse Racing today, unit stakes advised upon each selection.

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 4th May 2017 -Towcester 2.20pm -Call Star Sports On 08000 521321 Novices’ Hurdle

Project Mars – 11/8 – 2pt stake

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 4th May 2017 -Redcar 3pm – Racing Uk Profits Returned To Racing Maiden Auction Stakes

Wonder Of Dubai – 6/4 – 2pt stake

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland -4th May 2017 -Lingfield 4.10pm -takethereins17 Handicap

Battered – 11/2 – 1pt stake (EW)

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 4th May 2017 – Redcar 4.30pm – Racinguk.com Handicap

Gilgamesh – 13/8 – 3pt stake

 

Notes

Gilgamesh has won twice on the tapeta at Wolverhampton and won on turf just under a year ago when winning a maiden at Nottingham. He has won 2 consecutive races this year and if able to carry that form over on to turf, the 3 year old gelding will be hard to beat.

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