Sporting Life tipping record: How our recommended bets performed

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Profit since start of 2003 until start of current month (May 2024) is +5148.80pts

• May fixed odds total = -71.49pts
• May antepost total = -1pts
• May overall total = -72.49pts

Racing:

Punting Pointers (May 18) - 0.5pts e.w. Individualism in the 3:00 Newbury at 12/1 (1,2,3,4 General, take no lower); 0.5pts e.w. Carrytheone in the 2:40 Newmarket at 25/1 (1,2,3,4 General, min 22/1); 1pt win Hillview in the 7:03 Uttoxeter at 9/1 (General, min 8/1). Result pending

Matt Brocklebank's Value Bet (May 18) - 0.5pts e.w. Louis Barthas in 2.25 Newbury at 66/1 (bet365 1/5 1,2,3,4) - 50/1 General; 1pt win Darkness in 2.40 Newmarket at 16/1 (William Hill); 1pt win Black Run in 3.00 Newbury at 16/1 (General); 0.5pts e.w. Dear My Friend in 3.35 Newbury at 66/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3). Result pending

Ben Linfoot's Verdict (May 18) - 1pt win Mister Sketch in 2.25 Newbury at 8/1 (Paddy Power, Betfair Sportsbook), 1pt win Gorak in 2.40 Newmarket at 8/1 (Hills, 15/2 General), 1pt win Individualism in 3.00 Newmarket at 10/1 (bet365, 9/1 Paddy Power, Betfair Sportsbook). Result pending

Punting Pointers (May 17) - 1pt win Qitaal in the 2:45 York at 16/1 (General); 1pt win Al Qareem in the 3:45 York at 17/2 (William Hill); 1pt win Raffle Ticket in the 6:20 Aintree at 13/2 (General). PROFIT=4.5pts

Matt Brocklebank Value Bet (May 17) - 1pt win King’s Code in 2.45 York at 25/1 (General), 1pt win Theme Park in 2.45 York at 25/1 (General), 1pt win Giavellotto in 3.45 York at 7/1 (General). PROFIT=4.3pts

Ben Linfoot's Verdict (May 17) - 1pt win Magic Mild in 2.15 York at 10/1 (BetVictor, Coral), 1pt win Bellarchi in 3.15 York at 10/1 (General), 1pt win Giavellotto in 3.45 York at 7/1 (General). PROFIT=4.3pts

Punting Pointers (May 16) - 1pt win Military Tycoon in 2.30 Salisbury at 20/1 (General); 1pt win Anamanda in the 2.50 Perth at 8/1 (bet365, Hills). LOSS=2pts

Matt Brocklebank's Value Bet (May 16) - 1pt win Looking For Lynda in 2.15 York at 18/1 (General), 1pt e.w. Navagio in 2.45 York at 20/1 (VOID). LOSS=1pt

Ben Linfoot's Verdict (May 16) - 1pt win Spartan Arrow in 2.15 York at 8/1 (General), 1pt win Mirsky in 2.45 York at 12/1 (General), 1pt win Cruyff Turn in 2.45 York at 20/1 (General), 1pt win Infinite Cosmos in 3.15 York at 7/1 (bet365). Result pending

Punting Pointers (May 15) - 1pt e.w Chairmanoftheboard in the 2.45 York at 10/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6), 0.5pts e.w Makanah in the 2.45 York at SP (Sky Bet 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7). LOSS=3pts

Matt Brocklebank's Value Bet (May 15) - 1.5pts e.w. Chillingham in 2.15 York at 9/1 (bet365 1/5 1,2,3,4), 1pt win Monsieur Kodi in 2.45 York at 20/1 (bet365), 1pt e.w. Cold Case in 3.15 York at 18/1 (VOID). PROFIT=0.2pts

Ben Linfoot's Verdict (May 15) - 1pt win Chairmanoftheboard in 2.45 York at 12/1 (bet365), 2pts win Montassib in 3.15 York at 15/2 (BetVictor, Boylesports, Ladbrokes), 1pt win Classical Song in 3.45 York at 13/2 (bet365, 5/1 General). LOSS=4pts

Andrew Asquith's Weekend View (May 18) - 1pt win Goodwood Odyssey in the 3.00 Newbury at 10/1 (Sky Bet, Paddy Power, Betfair), 1pt win James's Delight in the 2.25 Newbury at 15/2 (Paddy Power, Betfair). Result pending

Punting Pointers (May 14) - 1pt win Eye of The Water in the 5.40 Chepstow at 4/1 (Hills, 7/2 General), 1pt win Albus Anne in the 6.10 Chepstow at 13/2 (Bet365, 6/1 General), 0.5pts e.w double the above pair at general prices (7/2 + 6/1 1/5 1,2,3). LOSS=3pts

Punting Pointers (May 13) - 1pt win Dusky Lord in 6.35 Windsor at 20/1 (bet365); 1pt win Pop Dancer in 7.55 Wolverhampton at 14/1 (Paddy Power, William Hill); 1pt win Inspired Knowhow in 8.15 Windsor at 4/1 (William Hill). PROFIT=2pts

Punting Pointers (May 12) - 0.5pts e.w. Gerard Mentor in 3:28 Ludlow at 20/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3); 1pt win Musique De Fee in 4:03 Ludlow at 5/1 (William Hill); 0.5pts win Kapamazov in 4:38 Ludlow at 12/1 (Bet365); 0.5pts win No Worries in 4:38 Ludlow at 10/1 (General). LOSS=2.5pts

Fran Berry (May 12) - 1pt e.w. White Clover in 1.15 Leopardstown at 14/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3). PROFIT=1.8pts

Tony Keenan (May 12) - 0.5pts e.w. West Cork Wildway in 4.30 Killarney at 14/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4). Result pending

Punting Pointers (May 11) - 0.5pts e.w Youthful King in the 1.30 Ascot at 9/1 (Bet365 - 1/5 1,2,3,4), 1pt win Brave Nation in the 4.55 Ascot at 5/1 (General), 2pts win Lark In The Mornin in the 3.15 Haydock at 5/2 (Ladbrokes, Betfred, Coral). LOSS=4pts

Ben Linfoot Verdict (May 11) - 1pt win Strong Impact in 2.05 Ascot at 15/2 (General), 1pt win You Got To Me in 2.25 Lingfield at 6/1 (General), 1pt e.w. Mostabshir in 2.40 Ascot at 8/1 (Paddy Power, Betfair Sportsbook 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6), 1pt win Ballee in 3.15 Haydock at 12/1 (General). PROFIT=2pts

Matt Brocklebank's Value Bet (May 11) - 1pt e.w. Appier in 1.30 Ascot at 25/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4); 1pt e.w. Abduction in 2.40 Ascot at 50/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5); 1pt win Aurigny Mill in 3.15 Haydock at 20/1 (Coral, Ladbrokes, bet365). LOSS=5pts

Punting Pointers (May 10) - 1pt win City Streak in 2.35 Chester at 7/2 (Betfred, William Hill); 1pt win Regal Reality in 3.05 Chester at 14/1 (General); 1pt e.w. Forzo Orta in 3.40 Chester at 17/2 (Sky Bet, Paddy Power 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6). PROFIT=0.5pts

Matt Brocklebank's Value Bet (May 10) - 1pt win Trip To Rome in 1.30 Chester at 18/1 (BetVictor, Coral); 1pt e.w. Solent Gateway in 3.40 Chester at 16/1 (William Hill 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6); 1pt win Wholeofthemoon in 4.15 Chester at 25/1 (bet365). LOSS=4pts

Ben Linfoot Verdict (May 10) - 1pt win Boardman in 1.30 Chester at 12/1 (General), 1pt e.w. Too Friendly in 3.40 Chester at 20/1 (bet365 1/5 1,2,3,4,5). LOSS=3pts

Punting Pointers (May 9) - 1pt win Democracy Dilemma in 1.30 Chester at 9/2 (General); 1pt win Bracken's Laugh in 3.05 Chester at 9/2 (General). PROFIT=3.5pts

Matt Brocklebank's Value Bet (May 9) - 0.5pts e.w. Michaela’s Boy in 1.30 Chester at 14/1 (BetVictor, Coral, bet365 1/5 1,2,3,4); 2pts win Deauville Legend in 3.40 Chester at 9/2 (General). LOSS=3pts

Ben Linfoot Verdict (May 9) - 1pt win Clearpoint in 1.30 Chester at 8/1 (Paddy Power, Betfair Sportsbook), 1.5pts e.w Celtic Warrior in 2.35 Chester at 8/1 (bet365 1/5 1,2,3, 7/1 General). LOSS=4pts

Punting Pointers (May 8) - 0.75pts win Stash The Cash in the 1:30 Chester at 15/2 (General); 0.75pts win Winged Messenger in the 1:30 Chester at 7/1 (General); 0.5pts e.w. Seraphim Angel in the 2:05 Chester at 11/2 (General 1/5 1,2,3); 0.5pts e.w. G’Daay in the 4:45 Chester at 8/1 (William Hill 1/5 1,2,3,4). PROFIT=0.8pts

Matt Brocklebank's Value Bet (May 8) - 1pt win Billy Webster in 1.30 Chester at 12/1 (William Hill), 1pt win Knicks in 2.35 Chester at 8/1 (bet365), 1pt win Beeley in 3.05 Chester at 12/1 (William Hill). PROFIT=5.6pts

Ben Linfoot Verdict (May 8) - 1pt win Beyond Borders in 1.30 Chester at 10/1 (General), 1pt win Due For Luck in 2.35 Chester at 8/1 (General), 1pt win Agenda in 3.40 Chester at 10/1 (General). LOSS=3pts

Andrew Asquith's Weekend View (May 11) - 2pts win Pearle d'Or in the 2.40 Ascot at 14/1 (Bet365, Coral, Ladbrokes), 1pt win Zouzanna in the 2.05 Ascot at 9/1 (General). LOSS=3pts

Punting Pointers (May 7) - 1pt win Wake Up Early in the 4.20 Fakenham at 11/1 (General), 0.5pts e.w Cabhfuilfungi in the 7.00 Hereford at 13/2 (1/5 1,2,3 General). LOSS=2pts

Punting Pointers (May 6) - 0.5pts e.w. Love At Sea in 3.50 Warwick at 12/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3); 1pt e.w. Original Thinker in 4:15 Beverley at 13/2 (Hills 1/5 1,2,3). PROFIT=6.8pts

Punting Pointers (May 5) - 1pt win Winter Snowfall in 1:50 Newmarket at 7/2 (General); 1pt win Intinso in 3:00 Newmarket at 6/1 (General); 1pt win Porta Fortuna in 3:40 Newmarket at 12/1 (General). LOSS=3pts

Matt Brocklebank's Value Bet (May 5) - 1pt win Cannon Rock in 3.00 Newmarket at 16/1 (bet365), 1pt e.w. Tamfana in 3.40 Newmarket at 66/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4). PROFIT=11.2pts

Ben Linfoot's Verdict (May 5) - 1pt e.w Kihavah in 3.00 Newmarket at 14/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4), 1pt e.w Sacred Angel in 3.35 Newmarket at 50/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4). LOSS=0.2pts

Kentucky Derby tips: Saturday, May 4 - 2pts win Fierceness in 23.57 Churchill Downs at 3/1 (General), 1pt e.w Honor Marie in 23.57 Churchill Downs at 18/1 (Paddy Power 1/5 1,2,3,4,5). LOSS=4pts

Punting Pointers (May 4) - 1pt e.w Chairmanoftheboard in the 1:45 Newmarket at 17/2 (Hills, 8/1 Sky Bet ⅕ 1,2,3,4,5,6), 0.5pts e.w Thunder Roar in the 2:40 Thirsk at 6/1 (General - ⅕ 1,2,3,4); 0.5pts e.w Arecibo in the 3:15 Thirsk at 4/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4), 0.5pts e.w Time Tells All in the 4:20 Thirsk at 18/1 (General ⅕ 1,2,3,4), 1pt win Wexford Park in the 6:18 Uttoxeter at 22/1 (Paddy Power, Betfair). LOSS=2.4pts

Tony Keenan Punchestown Day 5 (May 4) - 0.5pt e.w Western Zara in 3.05 Punchestown at 16/1 (General - 1/5 1,2,3,4,5). 1pt Better Times Ahead in 4.15 Punchestown at 6/1 (William Hill). LOSS=2pts

Matt Brocklebank's Value Bet (May 4) - 1pt win Chipstead in 1.45 Newmarket at 16/1 (General); 1pt e.w. Mustazeed in 2.20 Newmarket at 33/1 (bet365 1/5 1,2,3,4,5); 1pt e.w. Redarna in 2.40 Thirsk at 20/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5). PROFIT=2pts

Ben Linfoot's Verdict (May 4) - 1pt e.w. Abate in 1.45 Newmarket at 22/1 (William Hill 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6); 1pt win Chairmanoftheboard in 1.45 Newmarket at 9/1 (General); 1pt win Liberty Lane in 2.20 Newmarket at 10/1 (General); 2pts win Kerdos in 2.55 Newmarket at 11/2 (General). PROFIT=5pts

Punting Pointers (May 3) - 0.5pts e.w Captains Nephew in the 4.15 Punchestown at 33/1 (Bet365 ⅕ 1,2,3,4,5), 1pt win Skukuza in the 4.45 Newmarket at 10/1 (General), 1pt win Lifetime Ambition in the 5.25 Punchestown at Betfair SP (5.5 or bigger acceptable). LOSS=3pts

Tony Keenan Punchestown Day 4 (May 3) - 0.5pt e.w Hgranca De Thaix in 4.15 Punchestown at 18/1 (General - 1/5 1,2,3,4,5). PROFIT=10.8pts

Matt Brocklebank's Value Bet (May 3) - 2pts win Zouky in 3.00 Newmarket at 12/1 (VOID), 1pt win Jehangeer in 3.35 Newmarket at 16/1 (VOID). LOSS=0pts

Ben Linfoot's Verdict (May 3) - 1pt win Sayedaty Sadaty in 2.25 Newmarket at 6/1 (General), 1pt win Zouky in 3.00 Newmarket at 12/1 (VOID), 1pt win Live In the Moment in 3.15 Goodwood at 14/1 (General), 1pt win Desperate Hero in 3.50 Goodwood at 11/2 (bet365). PROFIT=3.5pts

Punting Pointers (May 2) - 0.5pts e.w. Club Manager in the 3.40 Punchestown at 17/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6); 0.5pts e.w. Captains Nephew in the 4.15 Punchestown at 28/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6); 0.5pts e.w. Bbob Alula in the 5.15 Lingfield at 12/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3). PROFIT=1.9pts

Tony Keenan Punchestown Day 3 (May 2) - 0.5pts e.w. Uncle Phil in 4.15 Punchestown at 25/1 (bet365 1/5 1,2,3,4,5) - 18/1 General. LOSS=1pt

Punting Pointers (May 1) - 0.5pts e.w. Napper Tandy in 2:30 Punchestown at 12/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6) - min 11/1; 0.5pts e.w. Party Playboy in 2:30 Punchestown at 28/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6) - no lower; 1pt e.w. Corach Rambler in 5:25 Punchestown at 18/1 (bet365, Betfred 1/5 1,2,3) – min 14/1; 1pt win Premiership in 5:35 Pontefract at 7/1 (Paddy Power, Betfair) - min 6/1. LOSS=5pts

Tony Keenan Punchestown Day 2 (May 1) - 1pt win Answer To Kayf in 3.05 Punchestown at 5/2 (General), 0.5pts e.w Union Park in 6.00 Punchestown at 28/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5). LOSS=2pts

Andrew Asquith Weekend View (May 4-5) - 1pt win Theoryofeverything in the 2.20 Newmarket at 16/1 (Coral, Ladbrokes), 1pt win Task Force in the 3.35 Newmarket at 20/1 (William Hill, 888, Coral, Ladbrokes), 1pt win Cinderella's Dream in the 3.40 Newmarket (Sunday) at 20/1 (Sky Bet, William Hill, 888). LOSS=3pts

Football:

Jake Osgathorpe's Premier League tips (May 19) - 2.5pts Julio Enciso 3+ total shots in Brighton vs Man Utd at 10/11 (bet365), 1.5pts Jean-Philippe Mateta to score anytime in Palace vs Villa at 11/8 (bet365), 1.5pts Trent Alexander Arnold 1+ shot on target in Liverpool vs Wolves at 6/4 (Sky Bet), 1pt Trent Alexander Arnold 1+ shot on target and 2+ total shots in Liverpool vs Wolves at 9/4 (Sky Bet), 1pt Brennan Johnson to score anytime in Sheff Utd vs Spurs at 9/4 (Sky Bet), 1pt Elijah Adebayo to score anytime in Luton vs Fulham at 11/5 (Betfair, Paddys), 0.5pt Manchester City to win from behind vs West Ham at 13/2 (BetVictor), 0.5pt A goal in both halves of every game at 18/1 (Sky Bet), 0.25pts Over 1.5 goals in the 1st half of each game at 600/1 (Sky Bet). Result pending

Crawley vs Crewe (May 19) - 3pts Under 2.5 goals at evens (Betfair, William Hill), 0.5pts Jay Williams to be sent off at 40/1 (bet365), 0.5pts Mickey Demetriou to score anytime at 9/1 (bet365). Result pending

Bolton vs Oxford United (May 18) - 1pt Eoin Toal to score anytime at 10/1 (Betfair, Paddy Power, Sky Bet), 0.5pts Ricardo Santos to score anytime at 22/1 (Sky Bet). Result pending

Mark O'Haire's best bets (May 18-19) - 3pts Over 0.5 goals and 50+ booking points in Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney FC at evs (Sky Bet), 2.5pts Luis Suarez to score anytime in Inter Miami vs DC United at 5/4 (Sky Bet), 2.5pts Palace to win and Over 1.5 goals vs Aston Villa at 5/4 (Sky Bet). Result pending

Southampton vs West Brom (May 17) - 2pts Kyle Bartley to have 1+ shots at 5/4 (bet365), 1pt Kyle Bartley to have 2+ shots at 7/1 (bet365). Result pending

Leeds vs Norwich (May 16) - 1pt Kenny McLean to be shown a card at 4/1 (Sky Bet), 1pt Crysencio Summerville to be shown a card at 4/1 (Betfair, Paddy Power). Result pending

Manchester United vs Newcastle (May 15) - 2pts Alexander Isak to score anytime at 11/10 (General), 1pt Dan Burn to score anytime at 16/1 (Sky Bet). Result pending

Brighton vs Chelsea (May 15) - 2pts Brighton or Draw (double chance) at 5/6 (Sky Bet), 1pt Moises Caicedo to be carded at 29/10 (Unibet). Result pending

Tottenham vs Manchester City (May 14) - 1pt e.w. Ruben Dias to score first at 33/1 (Sky Bet 1/3 1-99). LOSS=2pts

Aston Villa vs Liverpool (May 13) - 1pt Aston Villa to win at 16/5 (General), 1pt Ollie Watkins to score anytime at 15/8 (Sky Bet), 1pt Watkins 1+ assists at 4/1 (Sky Bet, bet365). PROFIT=2pts

Jake Osgathorpe's Premier League best bets (May 11-13) - 2pts Under 3.5 cards in Everton vs Sheff Utd (15:00) at 4/5 (William Hill), 0.5pt No cards in Everton vs Sheff Utd (15:00) at 12/1 (Sky Bet, Betfair), 2pts Newcastle -1.0 Asian handicap vs Brighton (15:00) at 20/21 (bet365), 1pt Burnley to score 1+ first half goal vs Spurs (15:00) at 5/4 (Coral, Ladbrokes), 1pt Burnley to score first vs Spurs (15:00) at 5/2 (bet365), 1pt Elijah Adebayo to score anytime in West Ham vs Luton (15:00) at 5/2 (Betfair, Paddys), 1pt Michail Antonio to score anytime in West Ham vs Luton (15:00) at 21/10 (bet365), 2pts Callum Hudson-Odoi 1+ shot on target in Forest vs Chelsea (17:30) at evens (Betfair, Paddys), 1.5pts Arsenal to win to nil vs Man Utd (16:30) at 2/1 (Betfair, bet365), 0.5pt Gabriel Magalhaes to score first vs Man Utd (16:30) at 20/1 (bet365 1/3 1-98), 1pt Trent Alexander-Arnold 1+ assist (20:00) at 3/1 (bet365). PROFIT=3.85pts

Tom Carnduff's TV tips (May 10-12) - 1.5pts Crewe to take the most corners vs Doncaster (20:00) at Evens (Sky Bet), 1.5pts Celtic to beat Rangers (12:30) at 10/11 (General), 2pts MK Dons to beat Crawley in 90 minutes (19:45) at 3/4 (William Hill), 1pt Junior Firpo 1+ assists in Norwich vs Leeds (12:00) at 11/2 (Sky Bet), 1pt Michael Johnston 1+ assists in West Brom vs Southampton (14:15) at 8/1 (bet365), 1.5pts Bukayo Saka to commit 2+ fouls in Manchester United vs Arsenal (16:30) at 2/1 (Sky Bet). LOSS=1.13pts

Mark O'Haire's best bets (May 11-12) - 3pts BTTS in both of Aalesund vs Valerenga and Ranheim vs Egersund at 11/8 (Sky Bet), 2.5pts BTTS and Over 2.5 Goals in Colorado Rapids vs San Jose Earthquakes at 11/10 (Sky Bet), 2.5pts BTTS and Over 2.5 Goals in Atalanta vs Roma at 13/10 (Sky Bet). PROFIT=3pts

Championship play-off outright (May 12-26) - 2pts West Brom to win promotion at 11/2 (Sky Bet), 1pt Norwich and West Brom to meet in the final at 6/1 (Sky Bet). Result pending

Fulham vs Man City (May 11) - 2pts Manchester City 2+ first half goals at 13/8 (Betfair, bet365). LOSS=2pts

Leverkusen vs Roma (May 9) - 2pts Roma 4+ corners at 6/5 (bet365). PROFIT=2.4pts

Olympiakos vs Aston Villa (May 9) - 1pt Konstantinos Tzolakis to be shown a card at 8/1 (Sky Bet). LOSS=1pt

Atalanta vs Marseille (May 9) - 1pt Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to score anytime at 11/5 (Betfair, Paddys), 1pt Samuel Gigot to be carded at 12/5 (BetVictor), 1pt Ederson to be carded at 9/2 (bet365). PROFIT=2.5pts

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich (May 8) - 1pt Konrad Laimer to be carded at 13/5 (bet365), 1pt Jamal Musiala to be carded at 17/2 (Sky Bet). LOSS=2pts

Peterborough vs Oxford (May 8) - 1pt Harrison Burrows to score anytime at 15/2 (Sky Bet). LOSS=1pt

Bolton vs Barnsley (May 7) - 2pts Barnsley 5+ corners at 5/4 (bet365), 0.5pt Barnsley 10+ corners at 25/1 (Betfair, Paddy Power). PROFIT=2pts

PSG vs Dortmund (May 7) - 1pt Vitinha to be carded at 15/2 (bet365), 1pt Julian Ryerson to be carded at 15/4 (bet365), 0.5pt Vitinha and Ryerson both to be carded at 35/1 (bet365). LOSS=2.5pts

League Two play-offs outright (May 6-19) - 3pts Doncaster Rovers to be promoted at 9/4 (General). Result pending

Championship final day best bets (May 4) - 1.5pts Josh Koroma Over 0.5 Shots on Target in Ipswich v Huddersfield (12:30) at 11/8 (bet365), 1pt Under 1.5 Goals in West Brom vs Preston (12:30) at 11/4 (Sky Bet, bet365), 1pt Sammie Szmodics to score anytime in Leicester vs Blackburn (12:30) at 5/2 (bet365), 1pt James Beadle to be carded in Sunderland vs Sheff Wed (12:30) at 13/2 (Sky Bet), 1pt Ryan Allsop to be carded in Plymouth vs Hull (12:30) at 11/2 (bet365), 1pt Shane Duffy to score anytime in Birmingham vs Norwich (12:30) at 16/1 (Sky Bet). PROFIT=0.57pts

Sunday best bets (May 5) - 1pt Jimmy Jeggo to be carded at 10/3 (bet365), 0.5pts Jimmy Jeggo and Jefferson Roderick Miranda to be carded at 12/1 (bet365), 0.5pts Bryan Cristante card at 11/4 (Sky Bet). PROFIT=2.33pts

Tom Carnduff's TV tips (May 3-6) - 1pt Over 3.5 goals in Hamburg vs St. Pauli (17:30) at 6/4 (General), 1pt Herbie Kane to score anytime in Barnsley vs Bolton (19:30) at 11/2 (Sky Bet), 2pts Bayern Munich to score 2+ goals vs Stuttgart (14:30) at evens (General), 1.5pts Brackley to beat Boston in 90 minutes (15:30) at 13/10 (General), 1pt Cameron Brannagan 2+ shots on target in Oxford vs Peterborough (19:45) at 11/4 (bet365, Sky Bet), 1.5pts Over 2.5 goals in Cagliari vs Lecce (11:30) at 5/4 (General), 1pt Bromley to beat Solihull Moors in 90 minutes (15:00) at 7/5 (General), 1pt Virgil van Dijk 2+ total shots in Liverpool vs Tottenham (16:30) at 7/4 (Betway, BetVictor). LOSS=11pts

Jake Osgathorpe's Premier League tips (May 3-6) - 1pt Dominic Calvert-Lewin to score anytime in Luton vs Everton (20:00) at 9/4 (Sky Bet), 2pts Justin Kluivert to commit 2+ fouls at 5/6 in Arsenal vs Bournemouth (12:30) at 5/6 (Betfair, Paddys), 1.5pts Alex Scott to commit 2+ fouls at 13/10 in Arsenal vs Bournemouth (12:30) at 13/10 (BetVictor), 2pts Over 3.0 Asian goals in Sheff Utd vs Nottingham Forest (15:00) at 19/20 (bet365), 1pt Rayan Ait-Nouri 1+ total shot in Man City vs Wolves (17:30) at 11/8 (Sky Bet), 1.5pts Ollie Watkins to score anytime in Brighton vs Aston Villa (14:00) at 6/4 (General), 1pt Trent Alexander-Arnold 1+ assist in Liverpool vs Spurs (16:30) at 5/2 (Boylesports), 2pts Crystal Palace 17+ total shots vs Man Utd (20:00) at 5/6 (Unibet), 1pt Crystal Palace 20+ total shots vs Man Utd (20:00) at 9/5 (Betfair, Paddys). LOSS=0.69pts

League One play-offs outright (May 3-18) - 3pts Bolton to be promoted at 7/4 (BetVictor). Result pending

Chelsea vs Tottenham (May 2) - 1.5pts Cole Palmer to score anytime at 8/5 (Unibet), 1pt Both teams to score 2+ goals at 17/10 (BetVictor, Hills). LOSS=2.5pts

Aston Villa vs Olympiakos (May 2) - 1pt Aston Villa to win and BTTS at 9/4 (Sky Bet). LOSS=1pt

Thursday best bets (May 2) - 2pts Over 2.5 goals in Marseille vs Atalanta at 10/11 (General), 1pt Leandro Paredes to be shown a card at 5/2 (Betfair, Paddy Power), 1pt Ollie Watkins to score anytime at 6/5 (Sky Bet). LOSS=1.8pts

Dortmund vs PSG (May 1) - 2pts Kylian Mbappe to score anytime at 11/10 (bet365), 2pts PSG 14+ total shots at 17/20 (Sporting Index). LOSS=0.3pts

Golf:

PGA Championship round one (May 16) - 2pts An and Knapp to win their three-balls at 3/1 (bet365, Paddy Power). Result pending

PGA Championship (May 16-19) - 4pts e.w. Jon Rahm at 16/1 (Betfred, BoyleSports 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10); 2pts e.w. Max Homa at 28/1 (Paddy Power, BoyleSports 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10); 2pts e.w. Joaquin Niemann at 33/1 (Paddy Power 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10); 1.5pts e.w. Patrick Cantlay at 40/1 (Paddy Power 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10); 1pt e.w. Sam Burns at 70/1 (Paddy Power, Betfred 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10). Result pending

PGA Championship specials (May 16-19) - 5pts Hideki Matsuyama top Japanese & Joaquin Niemann top South American at 2/1 (Sky Bet); 1pt treble Matsuyama, Niemann & Padraig Harrington top senior at 8/1 (Sky Bet); 1pt double Corey Conners top 20 & Keegan Bradley top 30 at 13/1 (Paddy Power, Betfair). Result pending

Wells Fargo Championship final round (May 12) - 2pts Two-ball double: Justin Thomas to beat Corey Conners & Stephan Jaeger to beat Collin Morikawa at 100/30 (Paddy Power, Betfair Sportsbook); 2pts Two-ball single: Christiaan Bezuidenhout to beat Max Homa 6/4 (Sky Bet, bet365). LOSS=4pts

Challenge de Espana (May 9-12) - 1pt e.w. Tapio Pulkkanen at 40/1 (bet365 1/4 1,2,3,4,5); 1pt e.w. Jack Senior 66/1 (BoyleSports 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6); 1pt e.w. Alfredo Garcia-Heredia at 100/1 (Coral 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6); 1pt e.w. Jannik de Bruyn at 100/1 (Coral 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6); 1pt e.w. Marc Warren at 150/1 (Coral 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6). PROFIT=22pts

Myrtle Beach Classic (May 9-12) - 2pts e.w. Daniel Berger at 28/1 (bet365 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8); 1.5pts e.w. Matti Schmid at 50/1 (Coral, Ladbrokes 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7); 1.5pts e.w. Jacob Bridgeman at 50/1 (Betfred 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8); 1pt e.w. Dylan Wu at 66/1 (BoyleSports 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8); 1pt e.w. Adrien Dumont de Chassart at 100/1 (Betfred 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8). LOSS=14pts

Wells Fargo Championship (May 9-12) - 3pts e.w. Patrick Cantlay at 22/1 (Betfred, BetVictor 1/4 1,2,3,4,5); 2pts e.w. Cameron Young at 35/1 (Sky Bet 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6); 1.5pts e.w. Will Zalatoris at 50/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6); 1pt e.w. Rickie Fowler at 70/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6); 1pt e.w. Keegan Bradley at 100/1 (Sky Bet 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6). LOSS=17pts

CJ Cup Byron Nelson Final Round (May 5) - 2pts win Matt Wallace at 13/2 (General); 1pt e.w. Alex Noren at 14/1 (Sky Bet, bet365 1/4 1,2,3). PROFIT=1.67pts

The CJ Cup Byron Nelson (May 2-5) - 4pts win Jordan Spieth at 16/1 (General - 20/1 Betfair Exchange); 2pts e.w. Tom Kim at 28/1 (William Hill, 888sport 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8); 1pt e.w. Sam Stevens at 80/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8); 1pt e.w. Nate Lashley at 100/1 (Sky Bet 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8); 1pt e.w. C.T. Pan at 100/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8); 1pt e.w. Davis Riley at 150/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8). LOSS=16pts

Volvo China Open (May 2-5) - 3pts e.w. Tom McKibbin at 20/1 (William Hill 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6); 2pts e.w. Bernd Wiesberger at 25/1 (Betfred, BoyleSports 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8); 1pt e.w. Jacques Kruyswijk at 70/1 (Betfred, BoyleSports 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8); 1pt e.w. Richie Ramsay at 90/1 (Betfred, BoyleSports 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8); 1pt e.w. Marcus Armitage at 125/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7). LOSS=16pts

Darts:

Premier League Darts (May 16) - 1pt Luke Littler to win, hit most 180s and the highest checkout at 11/10 (Sky Bet); 1pt Michael Smith to win and hit most 180s at 2/1 (Sky Bet); 1pt Rob Cross to beat Michael van Gerwen at 13/10 (General); 1pt Littler (-1.5), Smith & Cross (+1.5) at 3/1 with Sky Bet. LOSS=1.9pts

Premier League Darts (May 9) - 1pt Littler to win, hit most 180s and highest checkout at 5/4 (Sky Bet); 1pt Humphries to beat Cross and hit most 180s at 11/10 (Sky Bet); 0.5pts Price, Littler (-1.5), Humphries & Aspinall at 13/2 (Sky Bet). PROFIT=1.85pts

Premier League Darts (May 2) - 1pt Michael Smith to win, hit most 180s and have highest checkout at 15/8 (Sky Bet, Ladbrokes), 1pt Luke Littler to win and hit most 180s at 5/4 (Sky Bet), 1pt Rob Cross to beat Michael van Gerwen at 6/4 (General), 1pt Gerwyn Price to beat Luke Humphries at 11/8 (BetVictor, bet365), 0.5pts Smith, Littler & Cross all to win at 10/3 (Sky Bet). PROFIT=1.16pts

Snooker:

World Seniors (May 8-12) - 1pt Jimmy White to win the Senior World Championship at 4/1 (William Hill, Unibet); 0.5pt e.w. Stuart Watson to win the Senior World Championship at 33/1 (General 1/2 1-2). LOSS=2pts

World Championship final (May 5-6) - 1pt Kyren Wilson to beat Jak Jones 18-10 at 12/1 (General); 1pt Wilson to beat Jones 18-11 at 10/1 (General). LOSS=2pts

World Championship match previews (Apr 30-May 1) - 2pts Stephen Maguire to beat David Gilbert at 19/20 (Sporting Index, Spreadex); 2pts John Higgins to beat Kyren Wilson at evens (William Hill, 888Sport). LOSS=4pts

World Championship Apr 20-May 6) - 4pts Ronnie O'Sullivan to win the World Championship at 5/2 (Sky Bet); 1pt e.w. Shaun Murphy to win the World Championship at 25/1 (General 1/2 1,2). LOSS=6pts

Boxing:

Fury vs Usyk (May 18) - 2pts Oleksandr Usyk to win by decision at 9/4 (Coral, Ladbrokes); 1pt Jai Opetaia to win in rounds 1-6 at 7/2 (Sky Bet). Result pending

Saturday night boxing (May 11) - 3pts Lauren Price and Vasyl Lomachenko to both win by decision 11/10 (Star Sports). LOSS=3pts

Canelo v Munguia (May 4) - 1pt Canelo to win rounds 7-12 7/2 (Sky Bet). LOSS=1pt

Cricket:

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings (May 19) - 1pt Sunrisers Hyderabad to win by 10 wickets or 90+ runs at 22/1 (Betfair Sportsbook, Paddy Power); 1pt Sunrisers Hyderabad to win by 9 wickets or 81-90 runs at 17/1 (Betfair Sportsbook, Paddy Power). Result pending

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings (May 18) - 1pt Rajat Patidar top Royal Challengers Bangaluru batsman at 5/1 (Boylesports); 1pt Yash Dayal top Royal Challengers Bangaluru bowler at 4/1 (Star Sports, Betfred). Result pending

Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants (May 17) - 1pt Tilak Varma top Mumbai Indians batsman at 11/2 (Paddy Power, Betfair Sportsbook) (VOID); 1pt Marcus Stoinis Man of the Match at 10/1 (Paddy Power, Betfair Sportsbook). LOSS=1pt

Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants (May 14) - 1pt Marcus Stoinis Man of the Match at 10/1 (Paddy Power, Betfair Sportsbook). LOSS=1pt

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Capitals - 2pts Both Teams To Score 200+ Runs at 3/1 (Sky Bet); 1pt Rajat Patidar top Royal Challengers Bangaluru batsman at 11/2 (Boylesports). PROFIT=3.5pts

Cycling:

Giro d'Italia (May 4-26) - 3pts Michael Storer to win a stage at 5/2 (Unibet); 3pts Thymen Arenseman in the Young Rider Classification at 7/2 (Paddy Power, Betfair); 1pt e.w. Laurence Pithie in the Points Classification at 25/1 (William Hill 1/4 1,2,3). Result pending

Formula One:

Miami Grand Prix (May 5) - 2pts Pierre Gasly to win Group 4 at 11/4 (bet365). LOSS=2pts

Miami Grand Prix (May 3-5) - 2pts Oscar Piastri top 6 finish at 6/5 (BetVictor); 1pt Visa Cash App RB fastest pitstop at 25/1 (LiveScore, Virgin Bet). LOSS=3pts

Long-term or antepost previews

Racing:

Antepost Value Bet Classics 2024 - 1pt win Content in QIPCO 1000 Guineas at 16/1 (General), 1pt e.w. Ghostwriter in QIPCO 2000 Guineas at 20/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3), 1pt win Ghostwriter in Betfred Derby at 25/1 (General), 1pt win Illinois in Betfred Derby at 40/1 (General). Result pending

Antepost Punting Pointers (May 5) - 1pt win Porta Fortuna in QIPCO 1000 Guineas at 25/1 (Paddy Power, Betfair, Unibet). LOSS=1pt

Antepost Value Bet (June 2024) - 1pt win See The Fire in the Oaks at 33/1 (bet365, 25/1 General). Result pending

Football:

PL mid-season tips (Jan 10 - May 19) - 5pts Manchester City to win the league at 4/5 (Betfair, Paddy Power), 2pts Brentford to finish in the top half at 19/1 (Betfair, Paddy Power), 1pt Kevin De Bruyne to finish as top assister at 40/1 (William Hill), 0.5pts Ollie Watkins to win PFA Player of the Year at 80/1 (Sky Bet). Result pending

EFL mid-season tips (Jan - May) - 2pts Plymouth to be relegated from the Championship at 11/2 (General), 1pt e.w. Barrow to win League Two at 25/1 (Betfair, Paddy Power 1/3 1-2), 1pt Colchester to finish in top half of League Two at 33/1 (BetVictor), 1pt Bristol City to finish in top six of the Championship at 16/1 (Sky Bet, William Hill), 1pt Cheltenham to finish in top half of League One at 16/1 (BetVictor). Result pending

FA Cup outright (Jan 4 - May 25) - 2pts e.w. Chelsea to win the FA Cup at 11/1 (William Hill 1,2 1/2), 1pt e.w. Nottingham Forest to win FA Cup at 66/1 (General 1,2 1/2). Result pending

Champions League Outright - 2.5pts e.w. Real Madrid to win the Champions League at 8/1 (General 1/2 1,2), 1pt e.w. Atletico Madrid to win the Champions League at 25/1 (General 1/2 1,2), 1pt e.w. Rodrygo to be top goalscorer at 50/1 (General 1/4 1,2,3,4), 1pt e.w. Antoine Griezmann to be top goalscorer at 80/1 (General 1/4 1,2,3,4). Result pending

Europa League - 2pts e.w. Roma to win the Europa League at 16/1 (General - 1/2 odds 1,2), 2pts e.w. Bayer Leverkusen to win the Europa League at 20/1 (General - 1/2 odds 1,2), 2pts e.w. West Ham to win the Europa League at 20/1 (General - 1/2 odds 1,2). Result pending

Europa Conference League - 5pts Aston Villa to win at 4/1 (General). Result pending

Premier League Outright (Aug 11) - 3pts e.w. Arsenal to win the title at 5/1 (General - 1/2 odds 1,2), 2pts e.w. Liverpool to win the title at 8/1 (General - 1/2 odds 1,2), 5pts Newcastle to finish in the top four at 13/8 (Sky Bet), 5pts Brighton to win the league without the 'big seven' at 13/8 (Sky Bet, BetVictor). Result pending

Premier League top scorer (Aug 11) - 2pts e.w. Harry Kane to be top goalscorer at 14/1 (Betway 1,2,3 1/4), 2pts Dominic Solanke to score 15+ league goals at 5/1 (bet365), 1pt e.w. Ollie Watkins to be top goalscorer at 33/1 (General 1,2,3,4 1/4), 0.75pt e.w. Dominic Solanke to be top goalscorer at 250/1 (BetVictor 1,2,3,4 1/4). Result pending

Premier League Specials (Aug 11) - 5pts Luton 31 or less total season points at 4/5 (bet365), 4pts Luton to score the least goals at 9/4 (Sky Bet), 2pts e.w. Darwin Núñez to have the most shots on target at 14/1 (Betway 1/4 1,2,3), 1pt André Onana to win the Golden Glove award at 7/1 (SkyBet, Betway), 0.5pts e.w. Kai Havertz to record the most assists at 90/1 (PaddyPower, Betfair 1/4 1,2,3,4). Result pending

Bundesliga outright (Aug 18 - May 18) - 4pts RB Leipzig to win the Bundesliga w/o Bayern Munich at 5/2 (General), 2pts e.w. Randal Kolo Muani to be top goalscorer at 14/1 (Sky Bet 1/5 1,2,3), 1pt RB Leipzig to win the Bundesliga at 12/1 (General). Result pending

La Liga Outright (Aug 11-May 26) - 5pts Atlético Madrid to win La Liga without Barcelona and Real Madrid at 5/6 (Sky Bet), 3pts Barcelona to win La Liga at 7/5 (Paddy Power, Betfair Sportsbook, Unibet), 1.5pts e.w. Rodrygo to be La Liga top goalscorer at 18/1 (Betway 1/4 1,2,3), 0.5pts Atlético Madrid to win La Liga at 12/1 (BetVictor, Parimatch), 0.5pts Jude Bellingham to score 15 or more La Liga goals at 20/1 (bet365). Result pending

Championship outright tips (Aug 3-May 30) - 6pts Middlesbrough to finish in the top six at 5/4 (Sky Bet, Betfair, Paddy Power), 6pts Millwall to finish in the top half at 6/5 (BetVictor), 3pts Sheffield Wednesday to be relegated at 4/1 (General), 1pt e.w. Ellis Simms to be top goalscorer at 25/1 (bet365 - 1/4 odds 1,2,3,4), 0.75pts e.w. Conor Chaplin top goalscorer at 40/1 (bet365 - 1/4 odds 1,2,3,4). Result pending

League One outright tips (Aug 4-May 30) - 6pts Bolton Wanderers to finish in the top six at evens (Unibet, Boylesports), 3pts Bolton Wanderers to be promoted at 11/4 (Paddy Power, Betfair), 2.5pts Shrewsbury to be relegated at 10/3 (Sky Bet), 2pts e.w. Oxford United to win League One 18/1 (Sky Bet - 1/5 odds 1,2,3,4), 1pt e.w Cole Stockton to be top goalscorer at 50/1 (Coral, Ladbrokes - 1/4 odds 1,2,3,4), 1pt e.w. Burton Albion to win League One at 66/1 (Sky Bet - 1/5 odds 1,2,3,4). Result pending

League Two outright tips (Aug 4-May 30) - 4pts e.w. Stockport County to win League Two at 6/1 (Sky Bet - 1/5 odds 1,2,3,4), 2pt e.w. MK Dons to win League Two at 20/1 (Coral, Ladbrokes - 1/4 odds 1,2,3), 1pt e.w. Walsall to win League Two at 40/1 (General - 1/4 odds 1,2,3), 1pt e.w. Mo Eisa to be League Two top goalscorer at 22/1 (Sky Bet - 1/4 odds 1,2,3,4), 1pt Crewe to be relegated at 6/1 (BetVictor). Result pending

National League outright tips (Aug 5 - May 30) - 4pts Scunthorpe to win National League North at 2/1 (Betway), 2.5pts Barnet to finish in the top seven of the National League at 2/1 (Sky Bet), 2pts Altrincham to finish in the top seven of the National League at 12/1 (bet365), 0.5pt Altrincham to finish in the top three of the National League at 40/1 (bet365), 0.5pt e.w. Kurt Willoughby to be National League top goalscorer at 40/1 (bet365 - 1/4 odds 1,2,3,4). Result pending

Darts:

Premier League Darts Outright (Feb 1-May 23) - 2pts Luke Littler to hit a nine-darter in the Premier League season at 6/1 (Sky Bet, William Hill). Result pending

Cricket:

IPL specials (Mar 22-May 26) - 1pt e.w. Faf du Plessis top tournament runscorer at 20/1 (General 1/4 1,2,3,4); 1pt e.w. Mohit Sharma top tournament wicket-taker at 33/1 (Paddy Power, Betfair Sportsbook 1/4 1,2,3,4). Result pending

IPL outright (Mar 22-May 26) - 3pts Chennai Super Kings to win the IPL at 5/1 (General); 1pt Chennai Super Kings/Mumbai Indians IPL final at 14/1 (Paddy Power, Betfair); 2pts Delhi Capitals to finish bottom of the IPL table at 6/1 (General). Result pending

Tennis:

WTA Tour 2024 (Jan-Dec) - 1pt Coco Gauff to be year-end number one at 14/1 (bet365); 1pt Elina Svitolina to finish in the top eight at 7/1 (Sky Bet); 3pts Peyton Stearns to finish in the top 50 at 22/25 (Unibet, BetUK). Result pending

ATP Tour 2024 (Jan-Dec) - 1pt Jannik Sinner to be year-end world number one at 7/1 (Unibet, BetUK); 3pts Holger Rune to finish in the world’s top 10 at 4/6 (Unibet, BetUK); 3pts Arthur Fils to finish in the world’s top 35 at 7/10 (Unibet, BetUK); 2pts Andrey Rublev to reach a Grand Slam semi-final at 11/4 (bet365); 3pts Hubert Hurkacz to serve the most aces at 7/4 (Coral, Ladbrokes). Result pending

Women's Grand Slams 2024 (Jan-Sep) - 1pt e.w. Qinwen Zheng in the French Open at 40/1 (General 1/2 1,2); 1pt e.w. Naomi Osaka in the US Open at 40/1 (Sky Bet 1/2 1,2). Result pending

Men's Grand Slams 2024 (Jan-Sep) - 0.5pt e.w. Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open at 50/1 (Sky Bet 1/2 1,2); 1pt win Casper Ruud in the French Open at 30/1 (Unibet, BetUK, BetMGM); 1pt e.w. Matteo Berrettini in Wimbledon at 33/1 (bet365, LiveScoreBet 1/2 1,2); 1pt e.w. Holger Rune in the US Open at 40/1 (General 1/2 1,2). Result pending

Formula One:

Formula One 2024 season (Mar-Nov) - 3pts e.w. Mercedes winning constructor (without Red Bull) at 5/2 (bet365 1/3 1,2); 2pts Carlos Sainz to beat Charles Leclerc in drivers' championship at 9/4 (Sky Bet); 2pts Yuki Tsunoda to beat Daniel Ricciardo in drivers' championship at 6/5 (General); 2pts Guanyu Zhou to beat Valtteri Bottas in drivers' championship at 11/4 (bet365); 1pt trixie Sainz (2/1), Tsunoda (6/5) and Zhou (13/5) (Paddy Power, Betfair). Result pending