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Weekend musing – Champion’s League final and Arsenal appoint new manager

The weekend musing is back after a bit of a break.

This week Chris looks at the Champion’s League final and Arsenal’s appointment to replace Arsene Wenger.

I did not watch the Champions League final last week, but I did see the highlights and low lights! For the record, Real Madrid won its 13th European Championship establishing the Club as one of the greatest of all time. Winning however, didn’t stop Real’s manager, Zinedine Zidane from leaving for greener pastures.

The Gareth Bale scissor kick was an absolute cracker, but the two howlers from the Liverpool keeper, Loris Karius, were a modern tragedy. No one means to make those sorts of mistakes, but I have not seen anything like that first goal when his throw was intercepted – not even when my boys were playing under age matches, let alone at the pinnacle of world club soccer. I agree with Jurgen Klopp that the second goal he conceded was as a result of the first one. I must say I feel sorry for the keeper as it doesn’t matter how many games he wins and how many trophies he collects, from now on he will always be known for those howlers in the final.

Good to see the new Arsenal manager named last week in Unai Emery. I was not across all the names mentioned as likely candidates for the job but I am sure the former Paris Saint Germain manager was only mentioned very late in the search. His record is good and fingers crossed he invests a bit more time in the transfer market and stiffening up the defence for next year.

Have a great weekend!!

Professor’s red hot tips for Moonee Valley on 2 June 2018

Winter is here but the sun is shining so what better time to warm up with a look at the Moonee Valley fields for some prospective winners today. The track at present is rated a soft 5 and I doubt that will improve during the day.

Don’t forget to back the tips each way!

Moonee Valley

Race 1 Horse 1 – Anjana (for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 3 Horse 3 – Creativity
Race 5 Horse 4 – Jamaican Rain
Race 6 Horse 7 – Raw Impulse (from Horse 4 – Jacquinot Bay for the quinella)
Race 8 Horse 1 – Iconoclasm (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

Professor’s hotties for Sandown races on 26 May 2018

After a week’s spell, the Professor is back and raring to go with some well researched tips for today’s racing at Sandown’s Lakeside track. The rail is out 2 metres for the entire circuit and the track is rated a soft 5 at present. With some fine Autum weather this afternoon, the track condition may improve.

Make sure you back the tips each way.

Sandown

Race 3 Horse 8 – Lycurgus 
Race 6 Horse 1 – Lucky for All
Race 7 Horse 9 – Jaws of Steel
Race 8 Horse 1 – Palazzo Vecchio (for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 9 Horse 1 – Fifty Stars (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

Professor’s red hotties for Caulfield, Morphetville and Doomben races on 12 May 2018

The Professor has reviewed the fields and sees some value for punters at three race tracks today. Take care at Caulfield though as the track is sure to be rain affected and the rail is out 12 metres.

Make sure you back the tips each way.

Caulfield

Race 3 Horse 5 – Kenjorwood
Race 4 Horse 5 – Platinum Angel (for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 7 Horse 8 – Inn Keeper
Race 8 Horse 2 – Furrion (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 9 Horse 2 – Mongolian Wolf

Morphetville

Race 4 Horse 1 – Tequila Time
Race 5 Horse 1 – Peaceful State
Race 7 Horse 3 – Leicester

Doomben

Race 8 Horse 1 – Redzel

You can hear the Professor discuss the results on Sportzfan Radio from noon tomorrow on 88.3 Southern FM, the Sounds of the Bayside.

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

Professor’s red hot tips for Flemington races on 5 May 2018

The Professor has spent longer than usual on today’s selections hoping that there is a bit of value for punters. A few could be called ‘diamonds in the rough’.

Don’t forget to back the tips each way.

Flemington

Race 3 Horse 9 – Lipstick Lover
Race 6 Horse 3 – Galaxy Raider (for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 7 Horse 8 – Land of Plenty
Race 8 Horse 5 – Magic Consol
Race 9 Horse 1 – Iconoclasm (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

Professor’s red hotties for Caulfield races on 28 April 2018

The Professor is back at Caulfield today and, in what looks like a difficult day on the punt, he has looked for a bit of value for punters.

Remember to back the tips each way.

Caulfield

Race 2 Horse 5 – Divine Quality
Race 3 Horse 6 – Sunday Pray
Race 4 Horse 13 – Pleasant (for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 6 Horse 5 – Sikorsky
Race 7 Horse 2 – Leather’N’Lace (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 8 Horse 1 – Runson

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

Professor’s red hotties for Caulfield, Randwick and Morphetville races on 21 April 2018

The Professor returns to Caulfield today but also has his eye on Sydney and Adelaide as he sees a bit of value there too.

Remember to back the tips each way!

Caulfield

Race 4 Horse 3 – Kiwia (for the ladies at the tennis club)
Race 5 Horse 1 – Nature Strip (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 6 Horse 1 – Cliff’s Edge
Race 8 Horse 2 – Rich Charm
Race 9 Horse 13 – Land of Plenty

Randwick

Race 6 Horse 2 – Long Leaf
Race 7 Horse 3 – Hartnel
Race 9 Horse 7 – Osborne Bulls (bet of the day in Sydney)

Morphetville

Race 6 Horse 7 – Viddora (bet of the day in Adelaide)

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

Professor’s hot tips for Randwick races on 14 April 2018

The Professor has decided to stay north of the border this week for more Group 1 races. A couple of placings last week was a fair return but he is looking to do better today.

Don’t forget to back the tips each way.

Randwick

Race 5 Horse 1 – Viridine
Race 6 Horse 3 – Unforgotten (for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 7 Horse 9 – Winx
Race 8 Horse 1 – Almandin (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 9 Horse 3 – Dixie Blossoms

You can hear the Professor and the Gelding discuss today’s races on Sportzfan Radio tomorrow from midday on 88.3 Southern FM, the Sounds of the Bayside.

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

Professor’s red hotties for Randwick races on 7 April 2018

After a reasonable outing last week, the Professor’s attention remains north of the border today in Sydney where there are more Group 1 races on offer at Randwick.

After an excellent tip on Handsome Thief last week at Caulfield, the Professor will make a feature of tipping a ‘good thing’ at one of the other race meetings around Australia.

Don’t forget to back the tips each way.

Randwick

Race 2 Horse 1 – Holy Snow (for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 3 Horse 8 – Demerara
Race 5 Horse 14 – Wheal Leisure
Race 6 Horse 13 – Oohood
Race 8 Horse 5 – In Her Time (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Today’s main Victorian meeting is at the lovely provincial track at Bendigo and the Professor’s bet of the day at that meeting is in Race 6 Horse 2 – French Emotion.

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

Professor’s red hot tips for Rosehill races on 31 March 2018

After a reasonable day on the punt at Rosehill last week, the Professor keeps his sights at the same venue today. The good horses seem to be up north at the moment.

Don’t forget to back the tips each way!

Rosehill

Race 1 Horse 1 – Spin
Race 2 Horse 1 – One Foot in Heaven
Race 5 Horse 6 – Mongolian Marshal (for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 6 Horse 2 – Almandin (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 7 Horse 7 – Unforgotten

Bet of the day at Caulfield is Horse 12, Handsome Thief in the last.

You can hear the Professor and the Gelding discuss today’s races on Sportzfan Radio tomorrow from midday on 88.3 Southern FM, the Sounds of the Bayside.

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor