Wednesday 07 April

Well after a good day yesterday I'm looking for another solid day to give me a decent kitty to go to war with bookies during Aintree. Last week I thought Bordeaux were unlucky against Lyon and created a lot of chances. So I'm willing to back them at home at even money to win the game over 90 minutes, still think Lyon might have the experience to qualify. I'm going to double this up with York City to beat AFC Wimbledon. AFC have been faltering of late following a demolition by Stevenage at home and without top scorer Danny Kedwell who is responsible for a large percentage of their goals York should be a good thing. York themselves haven't been on the best run of form, however after a good win at home Altrincham last time out I expect them to build on that result. The big game of the day between United and Bayern im going to leave alone tonight. Was tempted into a bet along the lines of under 2.5 goals with Rooney out I think United will struggle to score with Berbatov a lone striker, but it is so tough to call I'm going to just sit back and enjoy that contest.

I keep saying I'm not going to have a flutter on the GGs until Aintree but I can’t resist a couple of quid here and there. The big race of the day in England is the listed race at Nottingham. As with a lot of these early flat meetings it depends a lot on how much the trainer has got their horses ready for their reappearance, with not a lot of form to go on. So usually I would just enjoy such a race keeping my money in my pocket. However I going to have a small e/w on Montaff at a big price 16-1. There are doubts whether he makes the trip but he goes in softer ground which is going to be key at Nottingham today. He has just come back from Dubai so I'm hoping he has a little bit more race sharpness than the other runners.

5 point Single- York City 4-5
2 point Double- Bordeaux Evs and York 4-5
0.5 point e/w - Montaff 15.50 Nottingham 16-1

My masters bet will be out either tonight or tomorrow morning. Already advised is Steve Stricker at 35-1

Be lucky,

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