Fusil Raffles wowed observers when winning at Kempton on his debut for Nicky Henderson, but was that a win of style over substance? I think so.

Home is where the heart is this week for Adam Chernoff as he selects two home teams that are piquing his interest!

I know, I know, it’s Apple’s Jade again. But this time there should be no excuses, and after the bizarre decision to run her over three miles at Aintree having beaten Supasundae pointless over this trip, it’s time to make amends, and assuming she is healthy, she can run riot.

The Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle looks well named, as the race sponsored by the civil-engineering firm looks a good one for punters to pile into handicap snip Acey Milan.

Two winners and a push for Mark Stinchcombe last week as he continues his strong finish to the season.

Minella Indo seemed to me to beat Commander of Fleet and Allaho strictly on merit at Cheltenham, and Henry de Bromhead’s charge has improved notably from start to start, so it makes sense that he should confirm form in similar conditions. So why’s he not favourite? Beats me.

Min is a hot favourite for the Champion Chase on day one of the Punchestown Festival, but his best effort came when allowed to dictate over further at Aintree, and he could find himself tactically snookered by his own stablemates today.

Adam Chernoff has a tasty goals bet for week 9 of the MLS season.

Mark Stinchcombe returns with Three Premier League Bets for the weekend

Matchbook Ambassadors Tom Stanley and Donn McClean reflect on the Irish Grand National Meeting from Fairyhouse and some flat horses that caught their eyes in recent days.