Hull City head in to the Monday Night Football, looking to make it three consecutive league wins, and climb further above the looming relegation places.
Hull hadn't won a game since February, when also claiming back-to-back wins, over Villa and QPR, and they should be in a confident mood, having seen off Liverpool last time out, and having kept 2 consecutive clean sheets, something they hadn't done all season in the league.
And that's given The Tigers a huge boost towards Premier League survival, but there's still tough games ahead, beginning tonight.
Another big plus for Steve Bruce and his team, is the potential return of Nikica Jelavic, who returned to training this week, following a recent knee injury.
With Chelsea clinching the title yesterday, it leaves Arsenal chasing a second-placed finish, which I'm sure they'll be aiming for. They're now 3 points off City, who occupy second place, but have 2 games in-hand.
Wenger's side have won their last 4 away games in the league, although it has been against the lower sides, most of which are struggling to stay up; Burnley, QPR and Newcastle, as well as Palace.
Arsenal are unbeaten in the league since the loss to bitter rivals Spurs in February, winning 8 of the last 9, with the 0-0 draw against Chelsea last week.
Out of the last 6 Barclays Premier League games between the two sides, Hull City have lost 5, and drawn 1, including defeats in all three of the games played at the KC Stadium, and it's sure to be another difficult game here tonight, even with a confident mood in the camp.
KEY STATS
ARSENAL
4 clean sheets in their last 7 league games
Only managed 3+ goals in an away league game once this season (vs Villa in September 0-3)
Olivier Giroud has scored 6 goals in his last 7 away games in the league
Arsene Wenger's side haven't conceded a first-half goal in their last 13 Premier League games
Arsenal have scored at least 2 goals in their last 9 matches against Hull City, in all competitions, and are undefeated in all those 9
HULL CITY
Hull City haven't won 3 consecutive Premier League games since 2008, the only time they have done so (won 4 consecutive games)
Hull have kept 2 consecutive clean sheets, and have 9 clean sheets in total so far in the league this season
The Tigers have scored at least once in 6 of their last 7 home league games (at least 2 goals in 4 of the 7)
PREDICTION
Hull have given themselves a great chance of remaining in the Premier League next season, with their hard-fought victories against Palace and Liverpool, but the visit of Arsenal will prove too much. Hull will be high on confidence, and Arsenal are in great form, so hopefully we'll see an entertaining game at the KC Stadium, but I can see Wenger's side taking all 3 points.
ARSENAL WIN 2-0 15/2 bet365
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Monday, 4 May 2015
Sunday, 3 May 2015
Monday's Racing - Free Tips
Bath 1:55 |
Emily Davison |
4/1 - PP |
| Bath 2:30 | Harley Rebel | 11/4 - PP |
| Bath 3:05 | Full Day | 11/4 - W Hill |
| Bath 4:15 | Mister Musicmaster | 3/1 - bet365 |
| Bath 4:45 | Red Words | 7/1 - PP |
| Beverley 1:00 | Majestic Bond | 9/2 - bet365 |
| Beverley 2:10 | Where's Tiger | 5/2 - bet365 |
| Beverley 2:45 | Rousayan | 2/1 - W Hill |
| Windsor 1:40 | Mia San Triple | 7/2 - PP |
| Windsor 3:25 | Bold Lass | 2/1 - Coral |
Saturday, 2 May 2015
Premier League Football | Manchester United v West Brom
Less than an hour to go until kick off at Old Trafford for the Premier League game between Manchester United and West Brom.
STATS
Rooney has scored 7 goals in his last 6 league starts against West Brom, scoring in each of the 6
West Brom have only won one of the last 21 league matches against United, losing 16
West Brom have scored the highest percentage of goals from set pieces in the Premier League this season, and have scored more goals from corners than any other Premier League side this season. However they do concede from corners too!
PREDICTION
Robin Van Persie First Goalscorer & United Win 3-1 - 35/1 bet365
United Win & Both Teams To Score (Yes) - 2/1
Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes - Best Bet
Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes - Best Bet
ESTIDHKAAR
Close second in the Greenham, and a strong finish there, so should stay the trip no problem; ground no issue, and expect to be right up there
ESTIDHKAAR
Close second in the Greenham, and a strong finish there, so should stay the trip no problem; ground no issue, and expect to be right up there
Free Horse Racing Tips - Newmarket
A packed day of football and horse racing once again this Saturday, my perfect day!
There's plenty of top class racing from Newmarket and Goodwood, plus the action from the final day of the Punchestown Festival, which sees the impressive Annie Power going for her third Grade 1 win of her career, and consecutive Irish Mares Champion Hurdle victories.
Willie Mullins, has of course, been on-fire, which is obvious when you think of the number of horses he trains, and brings to the festival. So how many will he finish with?
But, the focus for now, is some free tips from the Newmarket meeting, in the form of a Lucky 15, so here it is;
Newmarket Lucky 15
2:00 TOP TUG
2:30 WATCHABLE
3:05 TELESCOPE
4:20 TWILIGHT SON
If All Selections WIN, £5 Could Return £1,599.57
There's plenty of top class racing from Newmarket and Goodwood, plus the action from the final day of the Punchestown Festival, which sees the impressive Annie Power going for her third Grade 1 win of her career, and consecutive Irish Mares Champion Hurdle victories.
Willie Mullins, has of course, been on-fire, which is obvious when you think of the number of horses he trains, and brings to the festival. So how many will he finish with?
But, the focus for now, is some free tips from the Newmarket meeting, in the form of a Lucky 15, so here it is;
Newmarket Lucky 15
2:00 TOP TUG
2:30 WATCHABLE
3:05 TELESCOPE
4:20 TWILIGHT SON
If All Selections WIN, £5 Could Return £1,599.57
Friday, 1 May 2015
Friday's Racing UK | Positive Market Movers
Positive Market Movers
Bangor
6:25 Mor Brook 4/1 > 11/4
7:30 Tekthelot 11/4 > 2/1
Helium 14/1 > 13/2
Chepstow
2:10 Mambo Rhythm 7/1 > 5/1
3:15 Secret Millionaire 12/1 > 8/1
Fontwell
4:30 Stars Royale 11/1 > 7/1
5:40 Watt Broderick 8/1 > 9/2
6:50 The Selector 10/1 > 7/1
Lingfield (AW)
2:30 Berkeley Vale 16/1 > 11/1
4:10 Journey 7/2 > 5/2
Musselburgh
2:55 Soul Brother 8/1 > 5/1
4:00 Lazarus Bell 16/1 > 7/1
4:35 Atreus 12/1 > 13/2
Punchestown (IRE)
4:55 Indian Fairy 14/1 > 10/1
7:10 Avichi 10/1 > 6/1
Regal Empress 26/1 > 16/1
Bangor
6:25 Mor Brook 4/1 > 11/4
7:30 Tekthelot 11/4 > 2/1
Helium 14/1 > 13/2
Chepstow
2:10 Mambo Rhythm 7/1 > 5/1
3:15 Secret Millionaire 12/1 > 8/1
Fontwell
4:30 Stars Royale 11/1 > 7/1
5:40 Watt Broderick 8/1 > 9/2
6:50 The Selector 10/1 > 7/1
Lingfield (AW)
2:30 Berkeley Vale 16/1 > 11/1
4:10 Journey 7/2 > 5/2
Musselburgh
2:55 Soul Brother 8/1 > 5/1
4:00 Lazarus Bell 16/1 > 7/1
4:35 Atreus 12/1 > 13/2
Punchestown (IRE)
4:55 Indian Fairy 14/1 > 10/1
7:10 Avichi 10/1 > 6/1
Regal Empress 26/1 > 16/1
Barclays Premier League | The Fight For Survival
The fight for survival in the Premier League really hots up as we enter into May, and the final 4 weeks of the season. There are 7 Premier League games on Saturday, starting with the early kick-off (12:45) and a huge game from the bottom of the table as Leicester host an out-of-form Newcastle. Could Newcastle really slip into the bottom 3 over the next few weeks!?
The 3pm games see Villa take on Everton at Villa Park, QPR travel to Anfield to play Liverpool, Southampton make a long trip to the North East to play Sunderland, Swansea host Stoke, and West Ham at home to Burnley. All this is topped off by the evening fixture as Manchester United look to get back on track against West Brom at Old Trafford.
The key games regarding the relegation battle come from the King Power Stadium with Leicester and Newcastle, Villa and a tough home game against a rejuvenated Everton, QPR taking their poor away record this season to Anfield, the Stadium of Light as Sunderland take on Europe-chasing Southampton, and Burnley's away trip to West Ham. It could be a very interesting day at the Bottom.
Hull City don't play until Monday (at home to Arsenal) and will have a chance to see how all 5 teams below them get on, on Saturday, but still can't drop in to the bottom 3 just yet.
Newcastle head to Leicester looking to avoid an 8th consecutive league defeat. The Magpies last away win in the league, came against Hull City in January, the only away league win in their last 11 (L8 D2).
Newcastle have lost the last 4 away game, without scoring a single goal, and conceding 11, though they were games against City, Everton and Liverpool amongst the derby at Sunderland. They've failed to score in 9 of their 17 away league games this season.
Of course, with Leicester, their fortunes have changed for the better, despite the midweek defeat to Chelsea, which they still put in a great effort, and led at half time.
Leicester are undefeated in their last 5 home games against the Magpies, in all competitions, and I can see that being extended, as I struggle to see a Newcastle victory here today.
Both teams will be desperate for the win, and it should provide a bit of entertainment to get the Saturday football underway. We may know a lot more, or a lot less regarding the relegation battle, come the end of the days games.
PREDICTION - Leicester WIN 2-1
The 3pm games see Villa take on Everton at Villa Park, QPR travel to Anfield to play Liverpool, Southampton make a long trip to the North East to play Sunderland, Swansea host Stoke, and West Ham at home to Burnley. All this is topped off by the evening fixture as Manchester United look to get back on track against West Brom at Old Trafford.
The key games regarding the relegation battle come from the King Power Stadium with Leicester and Newcastle, Villa and a tough home game against a rejuvenated Everton, QPR taking their poor away record this season to Anfield, the Stadium of Light as Sunderland take on Europe-chasing Southampton, and Burnley's away trip to West Ham. It could be a very interesting day at the Bottom.
Hull City don't play until Monday (at home to Arsenal) and will have a chance to see how all 5 teams below them get on, on Saturday, but still can't drop in to the bottom 3 just yet.
Newcastle head to Leicester looking to avoid an 8th consecutive league defeat. The Magpies last away win in the league, came against Hull City in January, the only away league win in their last 11 (L8 D2).
Newcastle have lost the last 4 away game, without scoring a single goal, and conceding 11, though they were games against City, Everton and Liverpool amongst the derby at Sunderland. They've failed to score in 9 of their 17 away league games this season.
Of course, with Leicester, their fortunes have changed for the better, despite the midweek defeat to Chelsea, which they still put in a great effort, and led at half time.
Leicester are undefeated in their last 5 home games against the Magpies, in all competitions, and I can see that being extended, as I struggle to see a Newcastle victory here today.
Both teams will be desperate for the win, and it should provide a bit of entertainment to get the Saturday football underway. We may know a lot more, or a lot less regarding the relegation battle, come the end of the days games.
PREDICTION - Leicester WIN 2-1
Friday's Horse Racing UK | Stats
Plenty of racing once again on Friday, and I'm going to take you through what the stats are telling us, and which selections to make from those stats, with a focus on the flat meetings from Chepstow and Musselburgh.
Chepstow
1:40 Jockey Pat Dobbs has a 32% strike-rate at Chepstow over the last few years, and is teamed up with trainer Ralph Beckett, who also has a good record here, with a 26% strike rate over the same period, and a 31% strike-rate on all runners here.
This combination has won 7 flat races from 23 over the last 5 years (30% SR), with a LSP of +£15.28 - £1 stakes.
Back AIR SQUADRON @ 9/2
Beckett also has PERRAULT in the 2:45 (6/4)
3:50 Danny Brock has 2 wins from 11 this season when riding for trainer Jonathan Portman, with a massive LSP of +£106.50 - £1 stakes. He stakes the ride of BUCKLEBERRY, who won on the all-weather last time out a month ago.
Back BUCKLEBERRY @ 11/1
4:25 Trainer Malcolm Saunders is having a good season so far, and has been in good form over the last fortnight, with a 30% strike rate and an LSP of +£54.00 - £1 stakes
He has PIXELEEN and SPIRIT IN TIME in the 4:25 handicap.
Back PIXELEEN @ 16/1
SPIRIT IN TIME @ 33/1
Musselburgh
2:55 FREDRIKA is 3 from 8 on the predicted 'going', and all 4 wins have come at this trip. Won by a head last time out, and should be right up there again here.
Back FREDRIKA @ 9/2
3:25 Trainer Philip Kirby has a very good 25% strike rate at this course over the last few years (15 wins from 60 runners) - LSP +£46.56 - £1 stakes
Joe Fanning takes the mount of ROCKY TWO, who is a course winner over 13f
The Kirby/Fanning partnership has a 19% strike-rate over the last 5 seasons - 3 wins from 16 - 2 of those wins in last season in 2014
Back ROCKY TWO @ 15/2
4:00 and 4:35 Trainer David O'Meara has been in fine form over the last fortnight with a 24% strike rate (LSP +£18.77), and has a 19% strike rate at Musselburgh over the last 5 seasons. He, and jockey Tudhope combine for 3 rides at Musselburgh on Friday.
Tudhope also been in good form with a 21% strike rate with 7 wins in the last 33 runs.
Back REGAL DAN & TAKAFOL @ 7/2
And finally, just a quick mention of the Punchestown Festival in Ireland, with just 2 days left now.
Willie Mullins heads into the fourth day with 10 winners so far in the festival, from 43 runners (23% SR), with 6 of those wins in Grade 1 races. A further 8 have placed, either second or third.
Once again, the trainer takes another lorry load of horses, and it'll be interesting to see how many more winners he'll get, and how many he'll finish with come the end of the festival on Saturday.
BEST BETS FOR DAY 4
4:20 BISHOPS ROAD (EW) 14/1
4:55 BURN AND TURN 5/1
6:40 ALTON BAY (EW) 13/2
Chepstow
1:40 Jockey Pat Dobbs has a 32% strike-rate at Chepstow over the last few years, and is teamed up with trainer Ralph Beckett, who also has a good record here, with a 26% strike rate over the same period, and a 31% strike-rate on all runners here.
This combination has won 7 flat races from 23 over the last 5 years (30% SR), with a LSP of +£15.28 - £1 stakes.
Back AIR SQUADRON @ 9/2
Beckett also has PERRAULT in the 2:45 (6/4)
3:50 Danny Brock has 2 wins from 11 this season when riding for trainer Jonathan Portman, with a massive LSP of +£106.50 - £1 stakes. He stakes the ride of BUCKLEBERRY, who won on the all-weather last time out a month ago.
Back BUCKLEBERRY @ 11/1
4:25 Trainer Malcolm Saunders is having a good season so far, and has been in good form over the last fortnight, with a 30% strike rate and an LSP of +£54.00 - £1 stakes
He has PIXELEEN and SPIRIT IN TIME in the 4:25 handicap.
Back PIXELEEN @ 16/1
SPIRIT IN TIME @ 33/1
Musselburgh
2:55 FREDRIKA is 3 from 8 on the predicted 'going', and all 4 wins have come at this trip. Won by a head last time out, and should be right up there again here.
Back FREDRIKA @ 9/2
3:25 Trainer Philip Kirby has a very good 25% strike rate at this course over the last few years (15 wins from 60 runners) - LSP +£46.56 - £1 stakes
Joe Fanning takes the mount of ROCKY TWO, who is a course winner over 13f
The Kirby/Fanning partnership has a 19% strike-rate over the last 5 seasons - 3 wins from 16 - 2 of those wins in last season in 2014
Back ROCKY TWO @ 15/2
4:00 and 4:35 Trainer David O'Meara has been in fine form over the last fortnight with a 24% strike rate (LSP +£18.77), and has a 19% strike rate at Musselburgh over the last 5 seasons. He, and jockey Tudhope combine for 3 rides at Musselburgh on Friday.
Tudhope also been in good form with a 21% strike rate with 7 wins in the last 33 runs.
Back REGAL DAN & TAKAFOL @ 7/2
And finally, just a quick mention of the Punchestown Festival in Ireland, with just 2 days left now.
Willie Mullins heads into the fourth day with 10 winners so far in the festival, from 43 runners (23% SR), with 6 of those wins in Grade 1 races. A further 8 have placed, either second or third.
Once again, the trainer takes another lorry load of horses, and it'll be interesting to see how many more winners he'll get, and how many he'll finish with come the end of the festival on Saturday.
BEST BETS FOR DAY 4
4:20 BISHOPS ROAD (EW) 14/1
4:55 BURN AND TURN 5/1
6:40 ALTON BAY (EW) 13/2
Free Horse Racing Tips - Fontwell Tips
Fontwell Tips
4:30 Richard Johnston and Philip Hobbs in fine form of late, and both had a good record at this course over the last 5 seasons, though not as impressive as Nicky Henderson (38% SR from 34 runners). SANDYGATE shaped well on hurdles debut, and has every chance here, and should definitely improve on his 4th at Ludlow, up in trip to 2m4f.
SANDYGATE 7/2
Danger; Towering (11/2) - Hurdles debut. Trainer Nicky Henderson has a great record at this course over recent seasons, and in 2014-15 season, Henderson boasted an impressive 54% strike-rate in Maidens (28 wins from 52) - 51% in Maiden Hurdles (21 wins from 41). When teamed with McGrath in 14-15 they won 7 hurdles from 21 (31% SR).
5:05 BERTIE'S DESIRE returns after 174 days off the track. Ran well in 2014 with 2 wins and 3 second place finishes from his 5 runs. Step up to 2m6f for first time could well be the answer for Sherwood and Aspell partnership, which saw a 27% strike-rate in chases (2014-15) - 15 wins from 56.
BERTIE'S DESIRE 7/2
4:30 Richard Johnston and Philip Hobbs in fine form of late, and both had a good record at this course over the last 5 seasons, though not as impressive as Nicky Henderson (38% SR from 34 runners). SANDYGATE shaped well on hurdles debut, and has every chance here, and should definitely improve on his 4th at Ludlow, up in trip to 2m4f.
SANDYGATE 7/2
Danger; Towering (11/2) - Hurdles debut. Trainer Nicky Henderson has a great record at this course over recent seasons, and in 2014-15 season, Henderson boasted an impressive 54% strike-rate in Maidens (28 wins from 52) - 51% in Maiden Hurdles (21 wins from 41). When teamed with McGrath in 14-15 they won 7 hurdles from 21 (31% SR).
5:05 BERTIE'S DESIRE returns after 174 days off the track. Ran well in 2014 with 2 wins and 3 second place finishes from his 5 runs. Step up to 2m6f for first time could well be the answer for Sherwood and Aspell partnership, which saw a 27% strike-rate in chases (2014-15) - 15 wins from 56.
BERTIE'S DESIRE 7/2
Wednesday, 29 April 2015
Midweek Premier League Football | Leicester v Chelsea | Stats
Only 25 minutes left until kick-off now, and Chelsea can edge closer to their fourth Premier League title if they can beat off the in-form Foxes, who are looking for their fifth consecutive league win, which would move them 4 points clear of the relegation zone; an incredible feat considering the position they were in earlier in the year.
It should be an entertaining game, even if Chelsea try to prevent that! Leicester will be full of confidence, and will do their best to provide the entertainment in front of the home crowd, and are fighting for their lives in the Premier League.
STATS
It should be an entertaining game, even if Chelsea try to prevent that! Leicester will be full of confidence, and will do their best to provide the entertainment in front of the home crowd, and are fighting for their lives in the Premier League. STATS
- There have been just eight goals scored in Leicester’s last
six Premier League home matches (five of them for Leicester).
- Whilst in charge, Jose Mourinho has seen his Chelsea side
keep a clean sheet in 103 of his 191 Premier League games (54%).
The Blues have
kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches in the League.
- Chelsea’s Premier League unbeaten run now stands at 13 games
(W9 D4) since their defeat to rivals Spurs on New Year’s Day.
- Chelsea have won their last 7 matches against Leicester in
all competitions, and have scored at least 2 goals in their last 7 matches
against Leicester, again in all competitions.
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