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Suits Me one for the weekend

Plenty of quality action for punters today, with the pick of the early prices coming at Doncaster, where both Suits Me (3.10) and Danehillsundance (4.15) make appeal.

Wigan can surprise Rhinos

Wigan Warriors are worth a small interest at a general 7-2 for their Carnegie Challenge Cup quarter-final visit to Leeds Rhinos on Saturday afternoon. The match will be shown live on BBC One.

Trinidad & Tobago the handicap pick

Trinidad & Tobago should be backed on the handicap at 8-11 with Sporting Bet in receipt of a two-goal start from England in Sunday’s friendly international.

Go Amwell to get back on track

Go Amwell (5.50 Goodwood), who showed improved form over hurdles during the winter, is a decent bet at 6-1 with Paddy Power to take advantage of a lowly mark on the Flat today.

Australia to seal series win

Australia can wrap up another series win against the West Indies when the second Test match begins in Antigua on Friday. The Aussies are best at 4-9 with Stan James and that is difficult to get away from.

Stamina test points to Balkan Knight

Balkan Knight (7.15 Sandown Park) has his ideal conditions for the first time this year and rates good each-way value at the 12-1 offered by Ladbrokes.

Ogilvy has right qualities for the Memorial

Geoff Ogilvy did followers of the Sports Book proud when winning the WCG-CA Championship at Doral in March and he should again be backed to deliver in the Memorial at Muirfield Village, starting Thursday.

Mancini takes pole position

Roberto Mancini is the new favourite to become the next Chelsea manager after leaving Italian champions Inter Milan.

Desert Hawk can swoop late

Desert Hawk (5.25 Yarmouth), twice a winner over course and distance last year, is a good bet to add to that tally at 6-1 with Ladbrokes and William Hill.

England to deliver Wembley victory

England should beat the USA in their friendly international at Wembley on Wednesday evening, but the home side may not have matters entirely their own way.

Kaymer at 20-1 to underline potential

Martin Kaymer rates an attractive bet at general odds of 20-1 to continue his ascent in the world of golf and claim a second victory of the season when the Wales Open makes its debut at the 2010 Ryder Cup venue, the Twenty Ten course at Celtic Manor, starting Thursday.

Willie Ever can break his duck

With today's five cards all desperately low on quality, stakes should be kept to a minimum.  The best option may be Willie Ever (5.10 Redcar), who is fairly priced at 7-2 with Ladbrokes, William Hill and totesport. 

Hull City favourites for the drop

If the bookmakers are right, Hull City will need to make the most of their time in the Premier League next season for their prospects of avoiding relegation are slim.

Hula Ballew can cause a stir

Hula Ballew (3.25 Carlisle) should surely be a warm favourite and rates the pick of this morning's prices at 7-2 with Ladbrokes and William Hill.

Taylor on target for league crown

Phil Taylor is a justifiably short favourite to claim a fourth successive Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts title at the Cardiff International Arena on Monday night.

Rijkaard favourite for Chelsea post

Frank Rijkaard is the early front-runner to be the next Chelsea manager after football’s worst-kept secret was confirmed when Avram Grant was sacked by the Stamford Bridge club on Saturday.

Le Toreador can torment rivals

Much of the value from the televised handicaps has been snapped up already (Staying On is 8-1 from 12-1 for the 3.05 at Haydock and my nap, Prohibit, has also been trimmed and is now a best-priced 7-2 for the 3.20 at Newmarket). The pick of the morning prices now is Le Toreador (2.45 Catterick), who is surely over-priced at 5-1 with Sportingbet (9-2 generally elsewhere).

Rangers to sign off in style

Rangers can celebrate the end of a long season by winning the Scottish Cup Final at the expense of Queen Of The South on Saturday.

Malinsa Blue can get back on track

Malinsa Blue (6.30 Pontefract) looks good value at 4-1 with Betfred to gain a third course and distance success.

Hair 8-1 for more antics

Darrell Hair is 8-1 with William Hill to discipline a player for dissent or ball tampering when he umpires the second Test between England and New Zealand, which begins at Old Trafford on Friday.

High hopes for Mr Aitch

Mr Aitch (3.10 Wetherby) has plenty in his favour and looks banker material at a much bigger than expected 3-1 with totesport this morning.

Celtic to win on goal difference

Celtic can clinch the Scottish Premier League title on goal difference — quoted by William Hill at 8-13 - when the division stages its final games on Thursday evening.

Have faith in The Which Doctor

The Which Doctor (2.15 Goodwood) made a promising reappearance when a staying-on third to Silver Rime over a mile at Windsor a month ago and rates a fair bet at 3-1 with Ladbrokes and Coral this morning.

Be quick on draw in Moscow

The Premier League title race between Chelsea and Manchester United went to the wire and there is likely to be little between the teams when they meet in the Champions League final in Moscow on Wednesday night.

Penalty shoot-out is 9-2

With an estimated £20 million likely to be bet on the Champions League final, the bookmakers have been putting in overtime to come up with a series of special bets.

Plum draw points to Dalarossie

Dalarossie (5.10 Musselburgh) looks decent each-way value at 9-1 with William Hill to make the most of a plum draw.

Grant looks on the way out

Avram Grant could be on the brink of a career-defining moment in his football career.

Harrison's Flyer can storm home

Harrison's Flyer (3.30 Bath) rates a value bet at 13-2 with VC Bet to take advantage of a falling handicap mark.

Rangers need eye for goals

Rangers should win at St Mirren on Monday evening to keep alive their fading hopes of winning the Clydesdale Bank Premier League, but even a best-priced 1-3 with VC Bet makes limited appeal.

Touchdown an each-way steal at 9-2

Touchdown (2.35 Thirsk), who threw away certain victory when hanging left at Folkestone last time, should be much more comfortable now that he is switched to a left-handed track and will be tough to keep out of the frame in a race where few can be fancied.

Etain looks just the ticket

Overnight rain has eased the ground at Newbury and that will suit Etain (5.05), who looks too big at the 16-1 offered by Betfred. 

Bluebirds for final flourish

There are a plethora of special bets available on Saturday’s FA Cup final but a simple wager on Cardiff City lifting the cup, at 5-2 with Bet365, could be the way to go.

Rovers at 11-10 to rule at home

Doncaster Rovers can book their ticket to Wembley and land odds of 11-10 with Ladbrokes by beating Southend United in the second leg of their Coca-Cola League One play-off semi-final at the Keepmoat Stadium on Friday evening.

Tiger Trail can catch rivals

Tiger Trail (4.35 Salisbury) looks way too big at the 8-1 offered by Betfred this morning.

England can reign at Lord's

The weather forecast is a bit dodgy, but there should still be enough time for England to win the opening Test against New Zealand, which begins at Lord’s on Thursday.

Felinious looks a snip at 3-1

There is top-class Flat action at York today, but the pick of the morning prices comes over jumps at Fontwell, where Felinious (4.10) rates a good bet at the 3-1 offered by Betfred.

Zenit at 5-4 to dash Rangers' hopes

Zenit St Petersburg are fancied to end Rangers’ ambitions of an unprecedented quadruple and land general odds of 5-4 by triumphing in the Uefa Cup final at the City of Manchester Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Trinity Rose ready to bloom

Trinity Rose (6.10 Newton Abbot), who made a promising debut over jumps a week ago, rates a good bet at 7-2 with Coral to open her account over hurdles.

United stay in pole position

Manchester United have been installed 6-5 favourites to retain their Premier League title next season.

City can hold out for draw at 9-4

Bristol City can be expected to robustly defend their first-leg lead when Crystal Palace travel to Ashton Gate for the return leg of their Coca-Cola Championship play-off semi-final on Tuesday evening.

Deep Winter looks hot stuff

She may be inappropriately named given the hot weather, but Deep Winter (3.50 Redcar) looks a decent  bet at the 4-1 offered by Coral this morning.

Leeds can take command

Leeds United can stay on course or promotion form League 1 by beating Carlisle United in the first leg of their play-off semi-final at Elland Road on Monday night - a match being shown live on Sky Sports 1.

By Command can stamp authority

The withdrawal of Curtain Call because of the drying ground makes the Derby Trial (3.10) at Lingfield much weaker and By Command rates a fair bet at the 4-1 offered by Coral and William Hill.

Portsmouth can clip Fulham's wings

Portsmouth look overpriced at 5-2 with VC Bet to disprove the assumption that they will provide little resistance to a motivated Fulham side by beating the Londoners in their Premier League fixture at Fratton Park on Sunday.

Stiffer test ideal for Bold Bobby Be

There again looks to be precious little value at Chester today and the best of this morning's prices is Bold Bobby Be (3.00 Nottingham), who is available at 8-1 with Betfred.

Shrimpers look a tasty bet

Southend United can take a step towards reaching the League One play-off final by making the most of home advantage against Doncaster Rovers in the first leg of their semi-final clash on Friday night.

Jump to it with Boot 'N Toot

The bookmakers are giving precious little away on a trappy card at Chester and the pick of the early prices comes over jumps at Wincanton, where Boot 'N Toot (7.20) looks a value bet at 9-1 with Betfred.

Hatters can top the bill

Stockport County have what it takes to win the League Two play-offs. The Hatters, a standout 5-2 with Stan James, are fancied to get the better of Wycombe Wanderers (100-30) in their semi-final and can prove too strong for either  Darlington (11-4) or Rochdale (11-4) in the decider.

Cink can clean out layers at 25-1

Stewart Cink should be backed at the generally available odds of 25-1 to claim the victory he’s been threatening all year in the prestigious Players Championship at Sawgrass. The event, regarded as the fifth major, carries a whopping $9 million prize pool and starts on Thursday.

Ballochroy can keep Hills on top

The bookmakers usually price up Barry Hills-trained runners defensively at the Chester May meeting, but that is not the case with Ballochroy (4.35), who looks decent each-way value at the 11-1 offered by William Hill.

Leeds look banker material

Leeds United look worthy favourites to win the League One play-offs.

Rangers to make flying start

Rangers can close the gap on great rivals Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premier League by beating visitors Motherwell on Wednesday evening.

Rubenstar ready to shine

With my nap, Marrymadcap (3.40 Chepstow) having been already heavily supported this morning, the pick of today's prices now looks to be Rubenstar (4.40 Chepstow), who is available at a general 8-1.

Hull can be heroes at 13-5

Hull City have what it takes to win the Coca-Cola Championship play-offs and, in the process, reach the Premier League for the first time in their 104-year history.

Cambridge to book place in final

Cambridge can make sure of their place in the Blue Square Premier final by beating visitors Burton in the second leg of their semi-final on Tuesday evening. The U’s are a stand-out 23-20 with VC Bet - most bookmakers offer evens.

Kalokairi can make stamina count