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A typical bank holiday calendar of racing, nothing really special even though we have many meetings to choose from, but today horse racing preview selections come from Beverley & Windsor.

After a difficult bank holiday weekend, today’s preview only contains two selections – one from each racecourse.

15.40 Beverley – Lynne Glenton Handicap (0-70)

Les Eyre does not get the run of the green at times with his handicappers, but Make on Madam won over a furlong further last week here at Beverley in the company and despite dropping back in trip and her penalty she should go close again for this course specialist. On paper her dangers look to come from Rebecca Bastiman’s Green Howard has run reasonably well on his last two outings and should fill the places.

Make on Madam : 2pts each way @ 5/1 (BOG)

16.55 Windsor – Collect totepool Winnings at Betfred Shops Handicap  (0-85)

Philip Hobbs and Clive Coxs are well represented here with Sternrubin and Lime and Lemon. The former once trained by Peter Chapple-hyam has had a fairly good career around the jumping code, makes his flat debut this afternoon for team Hobbs which is interesting with the first time hood. Lime and Lemon finished fifth on seasons reappearance at Doncaster. She was a winner around Beverley over 9.5f last season so has to be given the respect that she never the run.

The most eye-catching mount in the race is James Doyle on Ed de Giles Croquembouche, he has won at this level in the spring over a furlong less in a 0-85 handicap here at Windsor and also equipped himself in a 0-95 around here last May, goes well fresh and a liking for the course a plus.

Croquembouche : 1pt each way @ 11/2 (BOG)

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Horse Racing Preview – Salisbury, Thirsk, Limerick and Gowran Park – 30th April 2017

Today’s horse racing preview comes from Salisbury, Limerick, Gowran Park and Thirsk with selections from each meeting. Saturday’s always seems to eat into the weekly profits, just the one loyal winner coming in the way of Menorah, a horse you can trust.

 

14.30 Salisbury – Betfred Racing Like Us On Facebook Maiden Stakes (6.9f)

The top three in the market all look solid improvers, Richard Hannon’s Malcolm the Pug who finished third behind a very useful one of Gosden’s in Seven Heavens on debut at Ascot, the winner was placed in a Listed event at Newmarket recently.

Was disappointed though with him when running at Newbury over a sharp 6f, stablemate Majeste won the race and had gone on to equip himself well enough in pattern company. Now stepping up to 7f I want to see more from the Acclamation colt.

Ralph Beckett is another yard that have been in good form early doors, their representative here is Moonwise who is making her race course debut. She is by Exceed and Excel out of Moonstone Magic, this looks an index she will thrive around early in her career, commands respect.

The tissue favourite here is Clive Cox’s Del Parco who finished runner up at Kempton on debut. The winner and the third will come on from that race, he is nicely bred by Delegator out of Sparkle Park with the bloodline through sprinter Kyllachy. He probably deserves to get off the mark at the second attempt, even on breeding there is plenty of speed.

Del Parco : 2pt win @ 6/4 (BOG)

15.30 Salisbury  – Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Handicap (0-85)

Sir Michael Stoutes Adamant got off the maiden ladder when winning on his second start which came at Windsor, the formline should be strong through the third High Commander who was behind a horse I fancy at Thirsk this afternoon.

The fourth, Weekender, franked the form winning on the all-weather at Chelmsford, his form was franked by Maghfoor who won at Haydock yesterday, so the ripple of form is favouring Adamant to come out and boost it all even further.

Main danger looks the obvious John Gosden Elas Ruby who got off the mark on her fourth attempt at Chelmsford, she had prior to the win finished second at Newbury, the third horse in the race was Serenada who franked the form on Friday at Sandown and holds an Oaks entry.

The two at the head of the market look way above what else is on offer in the field, Adamant has a strong form line as does Elas Ruby,with the latter’s trainer in far better form I have swung towards the filly over the colt.

Edas Ruby : 2pt win @ 5/1 (BOG)

15.20 Limerick – Family Fun Day 21st May Handicap (7f)

Jim Bolger has a good string of handicappers this year already who look very forward, their entry here Club Wexford has run consistent enough this year to suggest he will be in the mix this afternoon.

Stepping back up to 7f will suit the Lawman gelding who finished second at Leopardstown over today’s index going down by just half a length. His last two runs have come over sprint trips, he has already reversed the form from the winner last time out at Navan over 5.5f.

I don’t see many dangers in the race apart from January Morn who is an ex Dermot Weld inmate, made a good debut for Anthony Mullins when fourth in a large field at Navan and could be the one to watch if strong support comes in for him.

Club Wexford : 2pts each way @ 11/2 (BOG)

15.35 Gowran Park  – Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Victor McCalmont Memorial Stakes (Listed)

Aidan O’Brien’s Somehow is going to be a short price to land this race this afternoon. Last year’s Cheshire Oaks & Snow Fairy Fillies Stakes winner was beaten on her return by Mick Channon’s Czabo who probably improved 12lb to cause the upset.

The race was not that strong with the fifth placed Queen Anne’s Lace being thrashed and last of ten in the Listed Salsabil stakes last week. Even the third has been beaten twice since which makes the form very suspect.

Somehow has a full calender of top entries this year, but she has to show more this time around if she is to be taken seriously. Turret Rocks has been very frustrating to follow since winning the May Hill Stakes just over eighteen months ago.

She finished in front of Somehow last season in the Irish Oaks and was put in her place in the Yorkshire Oaks the following month. Both of her wins have come over a mile. This is an interesting new trip for her over the 9.5f, and on that assumption I am going to give her one more run to show me she still obtains her ability at the age of four.

Another of interest is Jessica Harrington’s Beautiful Morning whose pedigree being by Galileo through the bloodline of George Washington you would feel she has the capacity to be a smart filly. She is also dropping back in trip and has been effective over 10f throughout her short career.

I am torn between Beautiful Morning and Turret Rocks, both yards are in good early season form, with Harrington taking both of the big races last weekend I am in strong mind that her filly can come on and go close in a very open event.

Beautiful Morning : 1pt each way @ 7/1 (BOG)

16.20 Limerick – 4 Of Us Play Live At Limerick Racecourse June 23rd Handicap (12.4f)

The names of some of these races take me longer to write than the preview, one horse even though looks exposed is Joseph O’ Brien’s Udago who had become frustrating to back with confidence. When he crashed the party at Dundalk when beating Special Gravity, I thought hang on, the yard have a potentially nice handicap horse here.

He has flattered to deceive, won over 13f last June when trained by his father, but has failed to sparkle over the past ten months with his best run when third at Dundalk in which saw Special Gravity reverse the previous form.

I think there is still a win in him, if today or next week he is still reasonably handicapped off 80, if he fails to win or make the frame here surely he will drop at least another 2-3lb, so a win is coming.

As the likely winner, this is a stick in a pin and get lucky handicap, Andrew Slattery’s Sharjah is coming off the back of a win at Dundalk when beating his field emphatically, has won over 12f which came around late May and early June so worth watching at present.

Udogo : 1pt each way @ 8/1 (BOG)

17.15 Thirsk – Thirsk Racecourse Ideal Conference Venue Maiden Stakes (8f)

This I think is the best bet on the card at Thirsk this afternoon in Roger Varian’s Materialist. His runner up finish behind Trading Point at Haydock. His juvenile start is turning out to be a useful maiden with the form line bouncing nicely through Weekender who finished fourth.

Best of the rest, Secret Advisor for Charlie Appleby, nicely related to a middle-distance dam, and with Godolphin horses looking more forward I would fear him the most in the field.

Materialist : 3pt win @ 6/4 (BOG) 

 

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Horse Racing Preview – Punchestown, Sandown, Doncaster – 29th April 2017

Today’s horse racing preview comes from Punchestown, Ripon, Doncaster, Sandown and Haydock, with 7 selections across the meetings. Disappointed with the string of places yesterday, two winners though to add to the week.

The racing from Sandown and Punchestown will resolve both trainers’ titles up for grabs, Nicholls v Henderson and Mullins v Elliott.

 

13.50 Sandown – Bet365 Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (16f)

Do not be surprised to see multiple entries from both Paul Nicholls and Nicky Henderson yards as they go head to head for the trainer title. Seven Barrows look likely to prevail and have a fairly strong contender in the first with Call Me Lord who makes his debut for the trainer and what a berry stage to do it at Sandown.

The four-year-old looks a very progressive type after good wins in France up-to two and a half miles, he has been given a stiff mark of 135 though which is not that generous enough to exploit, but with the current rain forecasted he looks the one to beat.

Paul Nicholls has Dolos entered who has a vast amount of experience at this level, but most of his better form has been around the novice ranks, beaten off 132 at Ascot proves he is probably within the grasp of the handicap on what level of form he has shown.

So, the first race I actually do not fancy any of the main contenders, I have opted for Seamus Mullins Landin who ran at both festivals when competing in Grade 1 company. Leading up to those big steps in class he was consistent around the juvenile ranks placed on two occasions this year at Warwick. His opening handicap mark of 130 looks to give him a solid chance of at least running well in this.

Landin : 1pt each way @ 12/1 (BOG)

14.25 Sandown – Bet365 Oaksey Chase (Grade 2)

Without being detrimental towards two top trainers but they are really digging from their stars of old with Josses Hill who taking on a trip that looks beyond him, Vibrato Valtat has not won between the flags for 18 months and Art Mauresque would have to improve 14lb before even considering.

So that narrows the field down to two, Menorah and Traffic Fluide. At least Menorah won this race last year when beating Valseur Lido. With three of his four follow up runs he was placed which included a runner spot in last year’s Charlie Hall Chase and third in the long distance hurdle. He might be the ripe old age of 12, but is a sound jumper which has seen him never falling in his career.

Gary Moore’s Traffic Fluide just might be a little young taking on these big guns. Don’t get me wrong, he deserves his chance like the rest of the field, ran a cracker at Aintree when third to Fox Norton in the Melling Chase, the winner has taken the scalp of the mighty Un De Sceaux at this festival.

A winner over two miles around Sandown when competing around the novice ranks, he has a few years on his side here, a nice prospect and only seven years old. but he will learn again from this race that he has plenty of time to thrive next year.

Menorah : 2pt Win @ 2/1 (BOG)

14.35 Punchestown – Dooley Insurances Cross Country Chase (24f)

As we tend to follow Edna Bolger blind in these events, it has not been plain sailing this season, her stars of old are getting just that; old, but one in the locker is Love Rory. Course and distance winner three years ago has seen him decline, but he is still well treated and never runs a bad race around here.

Ran here two days ago over a longer trip when finishing fourth and will be interesting to see if he takes his chances here. But I would expect Ballyboker Bridge to add to his course and distance win last year when beating quite a few of these.

Since then he has run creditable behind Cantlow two times and had beaten Colour Squadron very easily this year at the course. He also holds his nearest adversary from Cheltenham.

Ballyboker Bridge : 2pt win @ 9/4 (BOG)

14.40 Haydock  – Best Odds Guaranteed At 188bet Handicap (7f)

Richard Hannon’s Oh This Is Us should be most definitely exploiting his good draw in stall 1. He has kicked off his season well since returning from Dubai with just being denied at Doncaster in the Lincoln.

It’s a race that has found out handicapped horses, but he thrived when going on to win at Bath just holding on by a neck. It’s the best of races and with an entry in this year’s Queen Anne he is a very well thought of individual. If anything can foil him this might come from Twin Appeal who drew well clear at Musselburgh fourteen days ago, has to contend with a 4lb rise, if the selection has a day off he looks best of the field without him.

Oh This Is Us : 2pt win @ 3/1 (BOG)

17.25 Doncaster – Fine and Country Newcomers Maiden Stakes (5f)

I would like to think Richard Faheys juveniles are not that forward despite Darkanna costing just over 200K. She is bred for speed being by Dark Angel out of Jadanna/Mujahid, she should just on pedigree be too hot to handle, good to see Paul Hanagan back in the Fahey camp more often.

Big danger will no doubt come from Roger Varian’s Dahik, the juveniles from the yard have been what I would say forward compared to last year’s batch.

Darkanna : 2pt Win @ 5/2 (BOG)

17.40 Ripon – Traditional Family Funday Sunday 21st May Handicap  (0-85)

This looks between the top two in the market being Washed and the selection Logi. The former will represent Robert Cowell’s yard, penny dropped really well when coming on from a poor debut run on the all-weather when winning at Catterick on his final start as a juvenile.

Handicap debut which looks poor by the standard and is one to keep on the right side of with Luke Morris in the plate, but I am with David Barron’s Logi who had a far busier juvenile campaign. Not wasting any time getting off the mark when winning at Wolverhampton when beating Jack the Truth by three and a half lengths.

Struggled over 6f here when seventh and this step back to 5f should see both Kodiac youngsters go well over the optimum trip with the slight push towards Logi who looks better drawn of the pair.

Logi : 2pt win @ 4/1 (BOG)

18.10 Punchestown – attheraces.com (PRO/AM) I.N.H.Flat (16f)

What a day yesterday for Patrick Mullins when taking both Grade 1’s, but back to reality and a bumper in which he rides winners for fun and I expect him to give a good account with Sparky Stowaway.

He is well related to a chase winner, with Dam a bumper winner and should make his presence felt here for Thomas Mullins. Dangers look to come from Martin Brassil’s You Raise Me Up who has a great pedigree through Presenting / Supreme Leader and swings my views slightly being a big fan of both sires.

The Shearers Wife represents Gordon Elliott, again nicely bred newcomer by Beneficial through blood line of Pistolet Bleu, but I think will come on after this outing.

You Raised Me Up : 1pt each way @ 9/1 (BOG)

 

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Horse Racing Preview – Punchestown, Sandown, Chepstow – 28th April 2017

Our horse racing preview comes from four meetings today, Doncaster. Sandown, Punchestown and Chepstow. Another weekend arrives and another feast of racing with the highlight being the Sandown card which will decide the outcome of the national hunt trainers title which at present looks to be going to Seven Barrows. Firstly, on to Friday and again some excellent racing to take on board.

 

15.20 Doncaster  – 188bet.co.uk Maiden Fillies Stakes (6f)

Godolphin again have another well represented filly on show in Desert Rain, the daughter of Invincible Spirit was beaten at odds on – on debut at Kempton Park three weeks ago when unable to real in a much fitter opponent.

I’ve watched the race a couple of times to see if she has the ability to come on for that debut run, her action looked short with a little tendency to hang slightly, but I would not be surprised to see her improve from that run and land this.

Two that could definitely mix it up against her is Richard Hannon’s Harbour Grey and Clive Cox’s Crafty Madam. The latter finished fourth on her only juvenile start at Leicester which has not been the best of maidens with only the one winner coming in from the batch. However, Harbour Grey could be the main danger to the selection.

She was behind a useful type in Cercie D’Or from the Gosden yard. The pair were clear of the third and she should come on for that run.

Desert Rain : 2pt Win @ 7/4 (BOG)

15.55 Doncaster – Best Odds Guaranteed At 188bet Handicap (0-90)

Rich and Famous was denied a win on debut last week on the blog, his second to Roger Varian’s Victory Angel should bring him on. but I do have reservations that he was not that straight forward and will probably take another run to get him spot on to record his first success.

Roger Varian has another nice-looking type in this with Ekhtiyaar who got off the mark at the second time of asking at Yarmourh. The son of Bated Breathe who was a useful sprinter in his time should be hard to beat now handicapping off a respected mark of 85, but again I think he could be vulnerable to the selection.

Holmswood also got off the mark at the second attempt when winning on the all-weather at Kempton, that form got franked yesterday when the third Ataaq hacked up at Beverley by seven lengths.

His opening mark now in Handicaps of 84 should see him go close. Another of interest is Johnson-Houghton’s Accidental Agent who notched up two wins as a juvenile at Chepstow and on his last run taking a twenty six field auction stakes race at Newmarket. He just might not get the cover he requires here in this smaller field.

Holmswood : 1pt each way @ 7/1 (BOG)

16.05 Sandown – Bet365.com Handicap (0-100)

A competitive sprint where we see Mark Johnston’s Queen in Waiting at the head of the market. She got off the mark at the second attempt on the all-weather at Chelmsford as a juvenile.

The transition went well when winning on season reappearance at Wolverhampton winning as liked when making all in a 0-85 handicap. This is a marginal step up in class and would probably have to set her own fractions in the race from the front end, but might find things tough to stay there.

Jumira Bridge was impressive when hacking up at Brighton two weeks ago and will make her handicap debut, the third Andalusite recently won a classified stakes race at Brighton easily.

Partitia could be anything for Sir Michael Stoute, she did herself justice as a juvenile notching up wins at Chester and Newbury and was not hardly done when fifth in pattern company at Ayr on her last run as a juvenile. I think she will need the run and even though some think stall 10 is a negative I actually think if she gets across early, she can go close under Moore.

Jumira Bridge : 2pt win @ 11/4 (BOG)

17.30 Punchestown – Betdaq Punchestown Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)

Vroum Vroum Mag will be looking to change her luck here after being surprisingly beaten in the OLBG Mares Hurdle at Cheltenham. With no Apples Jade here she has the chance of taking on the boys here in what looks an open renewal.

Henry de Bromheads Petit Mouchoir added this year’s Irish Champion Hurdle to his resume when beating a small field, but Nicholas Canyon was a faller that day when travelling well, you can see that when beating Uknowhatimeanharry by over four lengths, that form was reversed yesterday with the latter holding on to land the Irish Stayers equivalent by a nostril.

He has something to find with the selection this afternoon from Cheltenham’s Champion Hurdle in My Tent or Yours, he reminds me of Youmzain from the flat who finished runner up in the Arc, you wonder now at the age of ten if he can land a race like this. Personally, he owes connections nothing with four champion Hurdle runner up spots on his resume and I think he would be a welcoming winner this afternoon as he has the class to prevail.

Third in this last year when behind Vroum Vroum Mag, he does have to find a bit against the filly having to give her weight once more. You could not find fault when five lengths behind Buveur D’Air in the Aintree Hurdle who had already bested My Tent Or Yours at Cheltenham and increased that form. He’s just an unlucky type that seems to bump into world stars and has to settle for the bridesmaid spot on many occasions in his career. Even though he always finds one or two too good, at 6/1 he looks a solid each way bet to nothing with 1-2-3 on offer.

The definite danger though to all is Arctic Fire for Willie Mullins, with Ruby retained to ride Vroum Vroum Mag this is a big opportunity for Paul Townend to pick up this race. Runner up to the mighty Faugheen in 2015, he showed his potential when landing this year’s County Hurdle when holding on in a thrilling finish to just deny L’Ami’Serge by the narrowest margins.

Second to Faugheen again in the Irish renewal back in January he has definitely taken his chances with Faugheen absent and he looks the one to beat, but I would not put you off backing My Tent or Yours without the favourite or just each way as he will no doubt make his presence felt with a late run.

Arctic Fire : 2pt Win @ 5/1 (BOG)

18.05 Punchestown – Tattersalls Ireland Champion Novices Hurdle (Grade 1)

I would be very surprised if my banker was turned over here in Finian’s Oscar. Colin Tizzard sent his star to Aintree when competing in the Grade 1 Mersey Novices Hurdle and boy was he impressive when winning by three lengths over Captain Forez who ran a blinder.

The ground looked good -good to soft yesterday which is not going to inconvenience him in the slightest, this will be the icing on the cake for the Potts if he hacks up here and rightly should.

Let’s Dance landed some sizeable bets when winning the Dawn Run at Cheltenham, back in fifth was Asthuria who has franked the form when he landed the 7.15 easily on the card last night. My only question is with only racing twelve days ago has this come far too soon?

This year’s Grade 1 Lawlor’s Hotel Novices Hurdle winner Death Duty was probably unlucky to get rid of Brian Cooper who for me has not shone this season at all. but he drops back to 20f today which should benefit his chances, Brian Cooper retains the ride for Gigginstown Stud.

I am finding it hard to get the selection beaten this evening, with the power in the saddle I actually think he will put these to the sword in good style.

Finian’s Oscar : 3pt Win @ 15/8 (BOG)

18.40 Punchestown – Star Best For Racing Coverage Champion Hunters Chase (24.4f)

Edna Bolger’s prolific course winner On The Fringe is attempting to win this race for the fourth time, he was very below par at Aintree when pulling up in the Foxhunters, but overlooking that he has to be taken seriously once more, around 9/4 – 5/2 to land this looks generous enough.

Balnaslow was unlucky not to land this year’s Foxhunters at Aintree going behind by one and three quarter lengths to Dineur. There’s not much between him and On The Fringe from Cheltenham with just three parts of a length separating them. I would like to think that form can be reversed again.

One at a price here could be Declan Queally’s Minella For Value who is closely matched with On The Fringe and Balnsalow from their Cheltenham encounter. There is just a length between the three.

Minella For Value : 2pts each way @ 10/1 (BOG)

19.00 Chepstow – Dunraven Bowl Novices Hunter Chase (23.4)

Indian Leader represents Mickey Bowen who landed this year’s Foxhunters with Dineur and has another likeable type here. He is making his debut this afternoon around the chase circuit and was not disgraced on his only start in a bumper last season when finishing fifth at Fontwell over 17.4f, a big significant step up in trip. but from a trainer that seems to know how to produce them at this level.

Dangers look to come from Spencer moon and Moral Hazard. The latter is probably the least exposed runner in the race. Runner up on his race course debut at Worcester when trained by Rebecca Menzies, sold on and has been competing around the p2p circuit for Beverley Thomas.

A final appearance was seen at Taunton three weeks ago when finishing runner up over 23f, the jockey was Sarah Davies-Thomas who will ride Moral Hazard. Spencer Moon is 0-11 and has not looked like a win is imminent, has failed to impress on both starts at the Welsh track which included last of seven last time out.

Indian Leader : 1pt each way @ 11/2 (BOG)

19.35 Chepstow – Sun Trade Windows Handicap Chase (0-100)

Phangio has been very frustrating to back with the two times I have put the Matt Shepperd runner forward. He has looked like winning then finds nothing off the bridle, considering he has been double figure prices on his past four runs, they must know something as he has been put in as the 2/1 favourite to land this race.

Now he is a course and distance winner when landing a 0-115 handicap chase last November, also on his return to the course, ran well again when runner up in a 0-105 over course and distance. This is another drop in class which obviously is getting his big chance of notching up his second career win if could enough.

Charlie Mon was giving 2lb to Phangio last time for a short head defeat, they meet on the same terms, but I would like to think Phangio can hold the form now young Stan Shepperd is back on board.

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

 

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Betway – Darts Premier League – Week 13 – 27th April 2017

As the Betway Darts Premier League Finals at the O2 Arena draw ever closer, the race for the top 4 spots is heating up. Thursday 27th April sees the Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham, play host to Night 13 of the Betway Premier League Darts. The night will see Michael Van Gerwen and Adrian Lewis play twice, with Mighty Mike looking to continue his red-hot form after defeating fellow countryman, Raymond van Barneveld, 7-2 last week.

Adrian Lewis will be looking to bounce back after an inconsistent run of form. After igniting the Liverpool crowd two weeks ago with yet another Premier League nine darter and a 7-4 win over van Barneveld, the 32-year-old capitulated on the checkouts last week; hitting only three of his 12 checkout chances and losing 7-3 to 7th placed, Dave Chisnall.

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Betway Darts Premier League – James Wade vs Adrian Lewis

James Wade will look to keep his Premier League finals dream alive in what could be a season defining match with Adrian Lewis. The Machine will have some confidence approaching the match, as he beat Lewis 7-4 earlier this season with a wonderful display of darts. It’s hard to see Wade getting past Lewis however, who often turns up the heat on his opponent at this stage of the season; with maximums and high checkouts.

Skybet – Match Treble – Adrian Lewis to win the match and hit the highest match checkout and score more 180’s than Wade- 5/2

 

Betway Darts Premier League – Dave Chisnall vs Michael van Gerwen

Dave Chisnall illustrated his fighting spirit last week with two monumental victories over Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis. However, Chisnall faces his toughest opponent in the league this Thursday. Chisnall leads the league for 180s, a factor that not only makes him a bookies nightmare but also a tough opponent for anyone to face. Michael van Gerwen has gone from strength to strength and continues to dominate the PDC circuit, it’s tough to see van Gerwen not getting a win here.

Skybet – Match Double – Michael van Gerwen to win the match and hit the highest match checkout – 4/6

Taylor and Wright face off tonight in Birmingham

Taylor and Wright face off tonight in Birmingham Photo credit: PDC.tv

Betway Darts Premier League – Phil Taylor vs Peter Wright

Taylor will be looking to close the gap on Wright in 2nd, sitting one place and two points below Snakebite in the table. Wright has been in majestic form this season, having won the UK Open earlier this year; his first televised title. Taylor will have the upper hand on his opponent however, having beaten him both times they’ve met in 2017. It’s the closest match-up of the night, fine margins will decide this one.

Skybet – Match Result – Draw – 7/2

Betway Darts Premier League – Gary Anderson vs Raymond van Barneveld

Anderson and van Barneveld face off in a crucial match, both the Scotsman and the Dutchman are on 14 points and are occupying 4th and 5th in the table; Gary edging above Raymond on leg difference. This game should produce the entertainment it promises on paper, and should also provide plenty of 180s. van Barneveld has averaged 4.08 180s this season and Anderson has averaged 3.5, wouldn’t be surprising to see plenty of maximums from these two on Thursday.

Skybet – Total 180’s – Over (7.5) – 5/6

Lewis and van Gerwen take each other on tonight as they both play two matches

Lewis and van Gerwen take each other on tonight as they both play two matches Photo Credit: sportinglife.com

Betway Darts Premier League – Adrian Lewis vs Michael van Gerwen

The power hitting of these two always creates a fast-paced, entertaining match of darts. The two drew earlier in the Premier League campaign, however more is at stake in this match. Van Gerwen is heavy favourite for this match-up; as he always is however Lewis is capable of challenging van Gerwen. A lot could be riding on this match, with results earlier in the night possibly affecting league positions. Both van Gerwen and Lewis are renowned for their high checkout scoring and so expect no different this time around.

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Horse Racing Preview – Perth, Beverley, Punchestown and Market Rasen – 27th April 2017

Today’s horse racing preview comes from Beverley, Perth, Punchestown and Market Rasen. Two nice winning favourites gave the blog two more winners for the week. I was not disappointed with Someday’s run as to be fair, looked in need of the outing yesterday after missing Cheltenham, also pulled very hard throughout a race that was definitely not run to suit.

 

13.40 Beverley – Westwood Handicap (0-75) (5f)

Michael Easterby’s handicappers have been in fine fettle this season, the yards entry here is Bosham. The course and distance winner won here on this card last year off a mark of 73, going on to run poorly at Haydock when stepped into 0-85 company.

Over the past five months he has been competing on the all-weather which has seen no signs of a win due soon, but deserved respect now back on turf and course. Lucky Beggar looked to have found a new lease of life when runner up at Redcar last week.

Despite a useful sprinter on his day, it’s just off putting that his last win came almost three years ago when winning a 0-110 at Newbury, will have to build on his recent second to thrive here as on his main form he is way ahead of the handicap.

One I am willing to have a small play on is John Wainwright’s Tick the Boxes, who is also another that has a declined turf form of 1-11 which stretches back three years. If he could actually put his all-weather form to turf he would not be entered in this category.

Only just managed to hold on in a claimer at Gosforth park two runs back and failed to follow up at Southwell two weeks later when beaten a head. It’s just one of those selections that should be entering equations around these poor races.

Tick the Boxes : 1pt each way @ 12/1 (BOG)

14.00 Perth – Murrayshall Hotel & Golf Courses Novices Hurdle (16.2f)

Nicky Henderson looks on the brink of landing the trainers title over the next week and saddles a hot pot here in Top Ville Ben who was looking to make it 3/4 over hurdles when coming to grief at Chepstow under today’s pilot.

His last two runs have seen him out, I am not really convinced he will handle Perth, looking vulnerable and a tendency to make mistakes he could be worth taking him on with James Moffatt’s Golden Town. The once Godolphin trained flat performer commanded a reasonably winning mark of 96 on the turf.

Since joining Moffatt’s set up I think he has done himself justice with some creditable efforts at Musselburgh, being placed on two occasions. They became bold with him when having a crack at Graded level at Haydock in a Supreme trial.

They must think a lot of him to even consider they would have run him in the Supreme Hurdle if he had not pulled up at Haydock, but he was a 100/1 shot that day so optimistic more than positive. I can’t see why he won’t give another good account of himself here even though taking on a well backed Henderson hotpot who does make mistakes.

Golden Town : 1pt each way @ 9/2 (BOG)

15.05 Perth – Lindsay’s  Handicap Hurdle (0-100)

Grand National winning jockey Derek Fox rides my selection in the 3.05 on Mash Potato. The ex Michael Dods inmate and now with Noel Kelly in Ireland, has taken his time to get in front between the flags, almost 21 months, but did it nicely when winning with something in hand at Uttoxeter when beating better graded horses.

His last run probably brought him up into the mid nineties, but the handicapper has been lenient enough to assess him off 89 this afternoon which really should be exploiting. Sports Barrow has to be feared the most now dropping back in trip. Paddy Brennan takes the mount for Colin McBratney.

Mash Potato : 2pt win @ 4/1 (BOG)

15.35 Perth  – Congratulations to Brian Hughes From Stobart Chase (Novices Limited Handicap)

Would it not be ironic if Brian Hughes won this on Malcolm Jefferson’s Spiculas. The eight-year-old missed all of 2015 and most of 2016 through injury, but returned after a 15 month break when finishing second in a 0-120.

Beaten favourite on his next two runs around 0-120 class made you wonder if the handicapper had already managed to grip him. He bumped into my selection for this race, Ryalex, who he beat to one and three quarter lengths when conceding over a stone at the weights.

Spiculas will have to concede another two pound which gives Ryalex a chance to get closer than their Carlisle encounter. The selection was runner on the card 12 months ago beaten fourteen lengths in a maiden contest under the same sponsors, the drying ground should help his cause this afternoon.

Ryalex : 1pt each way @ 15/2 (BOG)

18.40 Punchestown – Ryanair Novice Chase (Grade 1) (16f)

I have been trying to get this Willie Mullins Great Field beaten this evening. The useful French hurdler made his debut for the new surroundings when winning the Foxrock Cup at Lepoardstown when defeating Draco of Aiden O’Brien’s.

Sent straight to the Cheltenham festival last season which saw him pull up in the County Hurdle. Since taken chasing he has thrived no end which included landing a Listed chase at Thurles last month. With only two defeats in his career it looks like he just has to turn up and he wins, but he is prone to jumping errors under pressure and I am hoping Edna Bolgers Ballyoisin can take him on.

He is another that tends to make unnecessary jumping errors which has seen him fail twice in a short career which included behind Bell D’Arca in the Grade 3 Flyingbolt Novice Chase. I actually thought if for not of the error he would have gone very close to win the race. Jumping is the name of the game and if both Ballyoisin and Great Field fail to put in a solid round of jumping Gordon Elliott’s Bell D’Arca will be there to pick up the pieces.

Ballyoisin : 1pt each way @ 7/1 (BOG)

20.00 Market Rasen – 32Red On The App Store Intermediate Open National Hunt Flat (16.6f)

It will be interesting to see how well the Dunguib related Peculiar Places goes on debut for Irish trainer Ronald O’Leary. A 35,000 purchase as a three-year-old has landed on O’Leary’s yard.

Nicely bred by Presenting out of Blue Louisiana is deservedly respected this afternoon, Tom Scudamore has been booked which is eye-catching in itself.

Infinite Sun is another that has to be market checked after outclassed in a Listed bumper at Newbury which saw fifth place finisher champion bumper runner Western Ryder reversing the course and distance win of Infinite Sun.

The third Sneaky Feeling has won twice over hurdles and finished eighth in a Graded 2 hurdles race at the January Cheltenham meeting. I would expect another big return to the course that saw him win first time under rules.

David Elsworth’s Country’n’Western has not shown himself for eighteen months when winning what looked a reasonable bumper at Carlisle. In fact, he humiliated his opposition by fifteen lengths and has elected to run here over tomorrow’s Perth bumper.

It’s a tough one with Infinite Sun returning to a course he scored his first success, Country’n’Western has to be taken on trust that Elsworth has him spot on this afternoon for a race course re-appearance after 18 months, Peculiar Places is very interesting especially with the booking of Tom Scudamore who just swings my decision.

Peculiar Places : 1pt each way @ 9/2 (BOG)

 

 

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Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur – Match Preview – 26th April 2017
FA Premier League, Selhurst Park, London, 8pm

 

Following a disappointing weekend, Tottenham Hotspur will travel to Selhurst Park to take on a recently-very dangerous Crystal Palace team on Wednesday evening. No team in the Premier League is in better form than Tottenham, winners of their last seven league games, who will be looking to keep their diminishing title hopes alive against a Crystal Palace side that has beaten Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool in the month of April to pull 7 points above Swansea in the final relegation position. Without doubt, Palace will be looking to add to their impressive month and to avenge Spurs’ 1-0 win at White Hart lane in August.

 

Team News

Both teams come into the match without much news on the injury-front. Tottenham left back Danny Rose has resumed first-team training but is unlikely to feature, while Harry Winks, Erik Lamela are unavailable for the rest of the season. Sporadically-used substitutes Cameron Carter-Vickers and Michel Vorm are also unavailable for Spurs. Palace will be without centre back James Tompkins who was injured during Sunday’s game against Liverpool and he may miss the rest of the season, but will welcome back defender Mamadou Sakho who missed the Liverpool game against his parent club.

Sam Allardyce will also be in the unpleasant position of trying to balance his squad for the midweek game as on Saturday, The Eagles take on Burnley and having lost four of their six games playing on four or less days’ rest, changes could be prominent as Allardyce has hinted that there could well be big changes from the squad that beat Liverpool on Sunday. This would be welcoming news to Pochettino and Tottenham.

Benteke scoring against Swansea City

Benteke scoring against Swansea City Photo Credit: Skysports.com

Players to Watch

Crystal Palace have not scored a league goal against Tottenham since 2015, but Christian Benteke has 3 in his last 2 games and will certainly be looking to add to that form on Wednesday against a very stingy Tottenham back-3 that have given up the fewest goals in the Premier league this season. Benteke may also be looking to justify his manager’s comments this week regarding Allardyce’s unwillingness to swap Benteke for Spur’s striker Harry Kane. Additionally, former Spur’s winger Andros Townsend could also look to strike a blow against his former club’s title chances after netting earlier this month against Arsenal.

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Kyle-Walker looks to provide a goal threat with his speed and crossing ability Photo Credit: Standard.co.uk

After being curiously dropped for the FA Cup Semifinal, Kyle Walker is expected to return to the starting eleven against Crystal Palace. Walker has performed outstandingly this season, fully deserving being named in the PFA Team of the Year this week. look for him to test the patchy Crystal Palace defence with his lightning-fast runs and accurate crosses.

 

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Horse Racing Preview – Punchestown and Epsom Downs – 26th April 2017

Our horse racing preview comes from Punchestown and Epsom Downs today. Some very disappointing selections yesterday that basically just never turned up. Hopefully we can remedy that this afternoon.

 

15.15 Epsom – Investec Corporate Banking Great Metropolitan Handicap (10.1f) (0-95)

These sharp tracks such as Chester and Epsom have to be mastered and for me one of the top jockeys that has gained that experience is Franny Norton who rides Mark Johnston’s Galapiat who has been moved from Andre Fabre’s at Chantilly to his new surroundings.

His first run for the new yard came at Leicester when hacking up by five lengths in a 0-90 over an index of 11.7f three weeks ago. It is something to definitely build on from the son of Galileo.

Main dangers look to come from the in form Alan King yard with William Hunter who notched up three wins last season off marks of 74, 77 and 82. Now 5lb higher he has failed to show the promise which included being beaten at Kempton when only finishing eighth in a 0-105, a good drop in class he deserves to be involved.

GALAPIAT : 2pt win @ 7/4 (BOG)

16.25 Epsom – Investec Foreign Exchange Maiden Stakes (8.4f)

The fact that Frankie Dettori prefers Richard Hannon’s Bahar over Ed Dunlop’s Amarsen could be a tip in itself. The son of First Defence made a very eye catching re-appearance when third on the all-weather at Chelmsford at the beginning of the month going behind by just over four lengths.

The front two Bless Him and Highland Cradle where improver’s so on paper he has to come into the equation on his second start of the new campaign.

Godolphin have surprisingly turned a corner this year with all of their juveniles and transition horses improving significantly. Their entry here, Leader’s Legacy, ran sixth on his debut at Sandown when behind Group 2 Royal Lodge Stakes winner Best of Days, the runner up Wahash also ran well on his first run back at Newmarket finishing fourth when behind the smart Middle Kingdom.

The War Front colt has no pattern engagements on his future calender, which reflects that they have something here, but just want to see how good he is on his transition run.

LEADER’S LEGACY : 2pt Win @ 7/4 (BOG)

16.55 Punchestown – Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (24f)

William Mullins yard have supposedly turned a corner in recent weeks and are well represented here with Penhill, Al Boum Photo and Tin Soldier. On paper Penhill is the likely one to Concentrate on with Ruby Walsh choosing over the other two.

The Albert Bartlett winner was very impressive when winning the Grade 1 event last month. The ex Luca Cumani flat performer will take his chance here instead of his Champion Novice Hurdle engagement over a shorter trip.

His biggest adversary is Patrick Kelly’s Pertempts winner Presenting Percy who so impressive when coming from last to first to land the Listed event. Davy Russell reclaims for the race which has been franked this week with The Toured Man winning.

Out of the pair Penhill for me is open to much more improvement over Presenting Percy who despite coming into the top level I can’t see him being a match for Mullins entry here.

PENHILL : 2pt Win @ 11/4 (BOG)

18.00 Punchestown – Racing Post Champing I.N.H. Flat (Grade 1)

The Cheltenham Champion bumper winner will try and double up this afternoon. Gordon Elliott’s Fayonagh won with plenty in hand when flashing home to take the race by one and three quarter lengths with Carter McKay a long way back in the field. I would be shocked if Mullins’ runner could get even close giving 5lb to Fayonagh.

One I backed ante-post for Cheltenham was Jessica Harrington’s Someday who was declared a non-runner and comes here for a yard that are literally flying in all codes. His second on debut over course and distance puts him right among the pigeons here, even his win at Leopardstown was good enough to go close, I really like his chances here despite missing a prep run to get involved.

SOMEDAY : 2pt Win @ 4/1 (BOG)

 

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Chelsea vs Southampton – Match Preview – 25th April 2017

FA Premier League, Stamford Bridge, London, 7.45pm

 

Chelsea take on Southampton in the Premier League tonight at Stamford Bridge in a game that Antonio Conte must win to extend the lead at the top of the table to 7 points – even if it is only just for one day as Tottenham, who sit in 2nd, take on Crystal Palace the following night. The win would also keep the pressure on Spurs, who at a similar time last year lost to Chelsea whilst trying to gain ground on Leicester, ending their title campaign.

Southampton have had a good season so far, with Claude Puel’s side currently in 9th position, three points behind West Brom but a huge 17 points off Arsenal, who sit in 7th place. The Europa League looks a distance away for the Saints and a top half finish looks to be their only hope this season.

 

Team News

Diego Costa and Eden Hazard are set to return to the starting XI tonight for Chelsea with Michy Batshuayi, who started the FA Cup Semi Final, returning to the bench.

Willian could also start after scoring twice against Spurs in the FA Cup Semi Final on the weekend, with Conte having to decide between the Brazilian and Spaniard, Pedro.

Gary Cahill could return to action after suffering from gastroenteritis though former Bournemouth loanee, Nathan Ake, who started in place of Cahill on Saturday, will also be pushing for his 2nd consecutive start.

Southampton have former Chelsea midfielder, Oriel Romelu, back from suspension but Sam Mcqueen is set to miss out due to a groin strain.

Matt Targett and Charlie Austin are still sidelined but will be returning to training later this week.

Centre back, Virgil van Djik will be out for the remainder of the season as he continues to recover from ligament damage in his foot.

Hazard has been in fantastic form this season Photo Credit: skysports.com

Players to Watch

Though he had a slight dip in form last season, Eden Hazard has shown everyone what he is capable of once again. With 14 goals and 5 assists in 30 league appearances this season, Hazard has shown why Real Madrid have made him their top transfer target in the summer.

With his speed and pace along with his close control of the ball, similarly to Lionel Messi of Barcelona, Hazard moves elegantly across the pitch, scoring and providing for his team mates.

Manchester United saw just how much influence the 26-year-old has for Chelsea, when constantly fouling the Belgian in the FA Cup Quarter Final match, where Ander Herrera was sent off for fouling Hazard.

His link up play with Costa has been pivotal to the two scoring goals and causing chaos in the oppositions half and the same could occur tonight if Southampton do not keep their concentration.

Striker Manolo Gabbiadini should be back in the squad for the Saints after suffering a groin injury. The Italian scored 6 goals in 6 appearances before being sidelined and the Saints will be looking to the 25 year old to rekindle his goalscoring touch to gain a win in West London.

Gabbiadini is set to return tonight after recovering from injury Photo Credit: premierleague.com

With Chelsea in high confidence after the FA Cup Semi Final win on Saturday, Claude Puel’s men will have a tough time of it tonight and I can see the game ending in a home win with Hazard and Costa playing a huge role in the fixture.

 

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Horse Racing Preview – Ludlow, Yarmouth and Brighton – 25th April 2017

Our horse racing preview comes from three meetings, Ludlow, Yarmouth and Brighton. We could not have asked for a better start to the week with an advised 11/2, 7/2 and 3/1 winners from four selections.

 

15.15 Yarmouth – Trafalgar Restaurant At Yarmouth Racecourse Handicap (5.1f) (0-60)

A very low graded event in which I would like to see James Jenkins Only Ten Per Cent  rekindle some kind of form. It’s been a long time since we saw the nine-year-old in the winning enclosure, with his last win coming on the all-weather at Kempton when seen winning off 59.

His career form is just dire, but with most of his runs coming on the all-weather he is actually well treated on turf which saw his last run finishing second off a mark of 62 at Salisbury in a 0-65. Being off 58 this afternoon there should be a chance of him running well, Adam Kirby takes the mount this afternoon which is everything.

Chandresh is no better and is 0-18 in his career, his best run came at Brighton when runner up in a 0-75 when off a mark of 60, he falls into this category this afternoon. but has been beaten in a 0-55 on the all-weather just before Christmas and has to reverse the form with Give us a Belle who finished three lengths in front of him that day.

ONLY TEN PER CENT : 1pt win @ 9/2 (BOG)

15.35 Ludlow – Wye Valley Brewery “Confined” Handicap Chase (0-130)

Tom George sends his three-time course and distance winner Noche de Reyes to Ludlow who seems to thrive at this time of year. but since winning off a mark of 119 in a much better race than this he has failed to get his head in front from his last five starts and has been the subject of two seconds which has seen him rise at the weights to 130.

Regardless of his misfortunes, he was last seen finishing a wayward sixth over course and distance before Christmas when behind a useful performer in Colin’s Brother who has failed to impress since, the fifth place horse, ten lengths in front of him was Doitforthevillage who I tipped up yesterday and won nicely for Paul Henderson, so the form despite out of form has seen him run in better company.

Harry Bannister recently rode out his claim and is a jockey who could be worth following around these type of contests. He takes the mount here on Alex Hales Midnight Chorister who is another that goes well this time of year.

His last win came in a 0-120 handicap chase when beating 118 rated Owen Na View by three lengths, his last run at Market Rasen saw him finishing last of four to Contre Tours who was beaten easily yesterday, this is a step up again and will need to improve further to land a blow, but hoping young Bannister can get a tune out of him today.

MIDNIGHT CHORISTER : 1pt each way @ 10/1 (BOG)

16.10 Ludlow – Wye Valley Brewery Novices Handicap Hurdle (0-110)

Ex Andrew Balding inmate Scarlet Minstrel makes his third appearance for Jonjo O’Neil this afternoon and has adapted well to the smaller obstacles with two placed runs under rules last season with his best run coming at Stratford when runner up to Lostock Hall of David Dennis’s who went on to win again that season, the handicap debut off 111 could be very genuinely lenient.

One I do like in this is Bill Turners Flow With Eve who is 0-7 around this code. There were probably good excuses of his last run which came on heavy ground at Wincanton, but still put in a good shift when seventh of seventeen. Best form to date was his second to Master Burbridge who has gone on to win twice since off 106 this year.

Best of the rest is Donald McCain’s Our Delboy. He’s not overly exposed despite having five runs to date. With three runs here at Ludlow over 15.7f which has not seen him at his best, the ground also has done him no favours running on good to soft. Steps up to 21.2f for the first time which should see him a danger to all if in the mood.

FLOW WITH EVE : 1pt each way @ 6/1 (BOG)

 17.20 Brighton  – toteexacta AT totesport.com Handicap (6.9f) (0-60)

Another low graded event on the card here and I am sticking with Gary Moore’s Sexton Blake who was subject of a monstrous gamble at Chelmsford last time out when only managing to finish fourth. He was backed into the 5/2fav, but considering this was his second run back off a break he had improved from his seasons opening run of ninth.

Being 0-3 on turf is not overly exposed, drops back from the mile to 7f should see a decent run from him, Timmy Murphy back on board and is well drawn if good enough. They will all have to try and beat Andrew Balding’s Fleeting Glimpse who got her head in front on the sixth attempt when winning at Kempton over 6f, the runner up Virile was beaten at Lingfield five days ago in a 0-70, a significant drop in class gives her a chance to win again.

Even though Sexton Blake has claims, I am just going to sway again towards Fleeting Glimpse who looks as though  the penny has dropped and makes her turf debut where I would expect her to win.

FLEETING GLIMPSE : 2pt Win @ 7/2 (BOG)

 

 

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