THE BERNIE THE BOOK COLUMN
LIV GOLFERS TO SERVE IT UP TO PGA WHAT A STAR IS OUR MONTY
April beckons and with it a fantastic month for sports fans. The Masters in golf, the FA Cup and UEFA competitions reach their meaningful stages, the Grand National in racing and that’s not forgetting the heroes of the green baize at the Crucible.
Strewth!
But first, to last month at Cheltenham. Followers of mine will know that I based my selections on a mythical 100 units and my return on investment was a staggering 187 units! That’s nearly 90% profit over a week, something Goldman Sachs would love to achieve!
But enough of self-praise - first to Augusta and...
THE MASTERS There is no doubt that LIV Golf has been viewed as the lesser of the golf tours with its players seen as mercenaries and only interested in lesser events, lesser rounds and for significantly more money. And?
But now they are competing again in the marque events and I think the two superstars of the tour, BRYSON DE CHAMBEAU and JON RAHM, could well contest the Masters at 14/1 and 16/1 respectively. Both are in great form, Augusta plays
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Now we are at the quarter final stage in Europe’s three competitions, my final musings are as follows….
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: PSG - 5/1 EUROPA LEAGUE: FC PORTO - 9/2 CONFERENCE LEAGUE: STRASBOURG - 7/2
N.B. The treble pays a whopping 148/1, although I would advocate a Trixie.
GRAND NATIONAL Long known as a great trainer, Henry de Bromhead goes to the National with a live one in MONTY’S STAR and at 20/1, cannot be easily dismissed. The National is not the lottery it once was, and Monty has been laid out for the race. If he beats the McManus battalions, then he is in with a great each way chance, especially as some firms will be giving odds for the first six. Admittedly, the win odds suffer with a reduced price but as the saying goes: “You takes your money...” (etc. etc. etc.)
As a saver, PANIC ATTACK for the Skeltons at 33/1 is a must, which will certainly tie up a first trainers championship for Dan.
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strengths in that it’s familiar and very, very long, and both Scottie Sheffler and Rory are lacking form, putting poorly and probably carrying niggles.
So, back with confidence outright and in speciality markets.
FA CUP and EUROPE
With the quarter finals taking place as we go to print, there is always the danger of a banana skin moment, but at the prices I think ARSENAL can overcome their loss to Man City in the EFL Cup and give some delayed comfort to their fans.
While I can’t see them winning in Europe, I think the domestic double will satisfy their supporters and at 2/1 for Wembley vindication, I think the price is more than fair.
PHTM APRIL 2026 SNOOKER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Is Ronnie on the comeback trail? Possibly. Can Zhao defend his title? More likely. Can Judd become the juddernaut again?
IMHO...No. But who will embrace the cauldron that is the Crucible?
My three against the field are.. WU YIZE at a tempting 12/1
SHAUN MURPHY at a generous 16/1
And rolling back the years JOHN HIGGINS at 25/1
I can hardly wait.. Until next time... Good punting
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