It’s almost that time of the year again folks when the ‘once-a-year’ racing punters crawl out of the woodwork to have their annual punt on the world’s greatest steeplechase – the Aintree Grand National.

All eyes will be on the Grand National this Saturday but there's also a couple of quality ITV covered races that Andy Newton has once again extensively previewed

He hit the cross bar last week for a clean sweep but Martin Laurence has duly brushed himself down and heads for the continent again this Sunday with goals on his agenda

Pro bettor Mark Stinchcombe is looking for Burnley’s defence to crack this week and is also expecting goals galore in Germany

Andy Newton is back once again with an extensive look through Day 2's card at Aintree

Rory Delargy thinks the wrong horse is favourite for the feature race at Aintree on Friday.

Adam sets the odds for MLS Week Seven and identifies six bets you can profit on this weekend.

Rory Delargy thinks the beaten Triumph Hurdle favourite may have had enough for the season.

A great week in prospect for horse racing fans as the three-day Aintree Grand National Meeting kicks-off on Thursday 12th April 2018 with the ITV cameras showing five races LIVE each day.

Mark O'Haire was bang on the money with last week's Champions League picks and he's back for more this week with a strong lean in the Bayern Sevilla game.