It was betfair hurdle day at Newbury and while the feature race of the day attracted a strong field, it was a little disappointing to see such un-competitive Grade races. However, it was refreshing to see the seasonal returns of Native River and Altior and pleasing to see them both oblige - especially the former, who we'd backed at evens.

Newbury
14.25: Native River 2pts win at Evs: WON, SP 8/11
15.35: Verdana Blue 1pt ew at 12/1: unplaced SP 14/1

Uttoxeter
13.20: Lerichi Belle 2pts win at 11/4: 2nd SP 11/4
14.30: Grove Silver 1pt win at 4/1: unplaced SP 9/2
15.40: Diablo De Rouhet 2pts win at 9/4: 2nd SP 4/1
16.45: Champagne James 1pt win at 11/2 : unplaced SP 9/1

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Ted Potter Jr stole the show on Saturday with a remarkable 62 .. especially as he finished bogey bogey. Final day woes struck our main hope, Dustin Johnson, who finished in a tie for 2nd. Paul Casey was our headline selection, and he finished just one place outside the payout money.

However, it was our outsider for the week, massive 150/1 shot Scott Stallings, who DID come home strong on the weekend to snag a clear 7th place, and a secure a full place payout for those getting the 7 places on offer.

PEBBLE BEACH PRO-AM BETTING TIPS

1pt ew Paul Casey at 28/1: 8th
0.5pt ew Scott Stallings at 150/1: Placed - 7th (1/5 odds)

FIVE TO FOLLOW

Dustin Johnson at 6/1: T2
Jordan Spieth at 12/1: T20
Patrick Cantlay at 40/1: T35
Chesson Hadley at 50/1: T35
Scott Stallings at 150/1: 7th

FIVE TO OPPOSE

Jason Day at 10/1: T2
Gary Woodland at 28/1: MC
James Hahn at 70/1: T26
Scott Piercy at 100/1: T20
Kevin Na at 125/1: T20

LW

Gary Woodland was the story in Arizona, closing with three birdies and winning the playoff on the opening hole. It had been five years since his last win, and it was an emotional victory that he devoted to the memory of his unborn child.

To lighter matters, Kuchar played a fantastic weekend to secure a place in a four way tie for 5th. We advised backing him with Boyles, who were offering 7 places, so would be paid to 3/4 of the stake on the place. Other place terms will vary the returns here.

PGA TOUR: PHOENIX OPEN

0.5pt ew Matt Kuchar at 45/1: T5
0.5pt ew Scott Piercy at 60/1: MC

FIVE TO FOLLOW

Matt Kuchar at 50/1: T5
Zach Johnson at 50/1: T57
Kevin Chappell at 66/1: T31
Scott Piercy at 66/1: MC
Shane Lowry at 80/1: Lowry

FIVE TO OPPOSE

Alex Noren at 40/1: T21
Gary Woodland at 50/1: 1
Patton Kizzre at 66/1: T31
Ryan Moore at 100/1: MC
Billy Horschel at 125/1: T43

LW