Saturday's tips & trades

Funny old week in the football, some top class European games, mixed in with their poor relatives in the Europa, along with the lower league sides playing catch up with previously postponed games. Thought Man Utd done not bad, Celtic were found out, and Liverpool really need to see a game out for 90 minutes and find some steel, and Joe Allen is not the answer.

Managed to make a small amount on minor trades but more a watching brief for me, these European games can be too cagey at times with teams changing their tactics and being scarred stiff about conceding goals at home. Last weeks trades were hard work, and shows you need to have your wits about you, and make sure you have an exit plan, don't be afraid about taking a small loss, or scratching a trade all together. FA Cup messes up the fixture list today, so time to look to Europe.

Rugby results done alright, well done Wales, some pride restored. France lacked creativity, but don't be surprised to see a different team turn up at Twickenham.  Lost a couple of quid on Ireland, do think they need to start building with some rugby playing youngsters at the back. And as for that stamp by Healey, another couple of inches either side and he would have been OK, but such are the fine margins in professional sport that he has been classed as a thug and dirty player, not necessary n my view.

The weather looks like its going to ease up a bit so we should see the last of the preps for Cheltenham without much hindrance  Well done this morning to Black Caviar, records keep rolling, back in the UK soon, can't see it personally  Couple of decent races today, but some of the cards do not give themselves over to  decent betting opportunities. Keep a watch for some market support for Bouggler (Hay 4.40) and may be worth a £2 ew at big prices. If Royal Guardsmen (Asc 1.30) has sorted his hurdling out he may go close at a big price  based on his bumper form. Ew shout as well for Classinaglass (Hay 5.10), as shown well but market seems to be supporting proven horses. Anthony Honeyball has 2 running in the 3.05 at Wincanton, interesting to watch, have a sneaky feeling to side with Swincombe Stone, but the fav should be hard to overcome.

Win Bet

3.25 Haydock - Creepy

3.50 Ascot - Captain Chris

EW Doubles

1.20 Wincanton - Workbench

1.55 Wincanton - Definete Ruby

4.50 Wincanton - Bincombe

Lay

2.15 Lingfield - My Own Way Home

4.35 Lingfield - Harry Buckle

Footy Trade -Starting position

Roda v Alkmaar

Lay Alkmaar £15

Back

0-2 £4

1-2 £5

1- 3 £3

Roma v Juventus

Lay Juventus £15

0-1 £3.5

1-2 £5

1-3 £3

Good Luck