Back to Earth

I don't even know who won the Grand National - I gave up when I saw my two mounts weren't at the show!

Today, however, we are back to the real aim of beating the bookie and for the first time in a couple of weeks, I've found some teams that really ought to ease themselves to wins.

AZ Alkmaar face Vitesse and are 1/4 with Paddy Power. I've doubled this bet with a 3/10 shot - Fiorentina at home to Siena. £37 on this bet should return £60.13.

If these games go according to plan, then £40 will be placed on AEK Athens, Fenerbahce & Barcelona with a potential return of £70.91.

This is traditionally the time of year when I seem to struggle with my bets - too many poor teams raise their game in an effort to avoid relegation; too many great teams suffer a dip in form as they give up their hopes of winning their leagues. Hopefully AZ Alkmaar, Fiorentina, AEK, Fenerbahce and Barcelona will be on form today, though.