Ryan Cook, Author at Ladbrokes Blog

Daily Racing Tips - Tuesday 28th April

You can find a selection of our Tuesday racing tips below, including Mornington best bets! Fire up your Tuesday punting with our Mornington best bets, highlighting the key runners ready to help you end the week right. Mornington: Race 2 – Maiden Plate (1200m) No. 11 Venatrix VENATRIX (11) wasn’t far away on debut over the shorter trip for Jason Warren and backed that up with a solid fourth at Sale a few weeks later. She worked home nicely from midfield there and looks set to hit her peak now third-up, stepping out over a bit more ground — just needs…

Daily NBA Tips - Saturday, 25th April

24 Apr • Ryan Cook

Ladbrokes’ Daily NBA Tips deliver expert predictions, in-depth analysis, and key betting insights for every NBA game, helping fans stay informed throughout the season. Get the latest NBA tips from Ladbrokes to make smarter, more confident betting decisions each day! Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Saturday 25th April 2026 9:10 AM (Xfinity Mobile Arena) Tip: Under 215.5 Total Points Game 3 (Series Tied 1-1) We’re all squared up following a couple of blowouts with the series heading to Philly. The Under has saluted in both games so far, and we could be in for another tight one with both sides starting to adjust. The Sixers…

2026 Robert Sangster Stakes Day Preview

24 Apr • Ryan Cook

Big day coming up at Morphettville this Saturday, with a stacked nine-race card headlined by a pair of Group 1 features. The fillies kick things off in the Australasian Oaks, before attention turns to the time-honoured Robert Sangster Stakes over 1200m. It’s a cracking edition of the $1 million sprint, with defending champ Charm Stone back to make it two on the bounce, while last-start Group 3 winner Point Barrow adds plenty of intrigue. James McDonald also heads south for the ride aboard the Chris Waller-trained Generosity. Conditions look ideal with fine weather forecast and the track rated a Good…

Daily NBA Tips - Friday, 24th April

23 Apr • Ryan Cook

Ladbrokes’ Daily NBA Tips deliver expert predictions, in-depth analysis, and key betting insights for every NBA game, helping fans stay informed throughout the season. Get the latest NBA tips from Ladbrokes to make smarter, more confident betting decisions each day! Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Friday 24th April 2026 10:10 AM (Scotiabank Arena) Tip: Raptors to Cover (+2.5) Game 3 (CLE Leads 2-0) The series shifts to Toronto on Friday with the Raptors staring down a 2-0 hole. The Cavs have put up 126 and 115 points in both games so far, but at the same time have played some…

Daily NBA Tips - Thursday, 23rd April

22 Apr • Ryan Cook

Ladbrokes’ Daily NBA Tips deliver expert predictions, in-depth analysis, and key betting insights for every NBA game, helping fans stay informed throughout the season. Get the latest NBA tips from Ladbrokes to make smarter, more confident betting decisions each day! Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Thursday 23rd April 2026 9:10 AM (Little Caesars Arena) Tip: Magic to Cover (+8.5) Game 2 (DET Leads 1-0) Big watch here on Paolo Banchero after Orlando’s star forward was held scoreless in the fourth quarter of Game 1. Overall, the 23-year-old still had a great game, falling one rebound shy of a double-double –…

Daily NBA Tips - Wednesday, 22nd April

21 Apr • Ryan Cook

Ladbrokes’ Daily NBA Tips deliver expert predictions, in-depth analysis, and key betting insights for every NBA game, helping fans stay informed throughout the season. Get the latest NBA tips from Ladbrokes to make smarter, more confident betting decisions each day! Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday 22nd April 2026 9:10 AM (TD Garden) Tip: Celtics to Cover (-13.5) Game 2 (BOS Leads 1-0) The Celtics stormed home to a comfortable victory over the Sixers in Game 1, and with Joel Embiid still missing, this one has all the makings of another one-sided affair. Even if their big man was playing though, the…

Ladbrokes Geelong Preview - Wednesday, 22nd April

21 Apr • Ryan Cook

Eight more races are on offer at Ladbrokes Geelong on Wednesday. The forecast suggests there’s a minor chance of showers, but we’re currently faced with a Good 4 and the rail out 6 metres at time of publish. Our best bet can be found in Race 4 with Mark Zahra and Chris Waller combining on a short-priced favourite, while the last few races look wide-open with good value on offer. For our thoughts on the entire program, read our race-by-race Geelong Preview below! Race 1 – Ladbrokes Mega Multi 3YO Maiden Plate (1125 METRES) No. 8 Marsept Bit of a…

Daily NBA Tips - Tuesday, 21st April

20 Apr • Ryan Cook

Ladbrokes’ Daily NBA Tips deliver expert predictions, in-depth analysis, and key betting insights for every NBA game, helping fans stay informed throughout the season. Get the latest NBA tips from Ladbrokes to make smarter, more confident betting decisions each day! Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Tuesday 21st April 2026 9:10 AM (Rocket Arena) Tip: Over 222.5 Total Points Leaning the Over here based on what we saw from these two sides in Game 1 on Sunday. James Harden and Donovan Mitchell controlled the pace in a blowout Cavs win, and it doesn’t look as though the book has responded with the same Total…

2026 The Quokka Day Preview

17 Apr • Ryan Cook

One of Perth’s biggest race days has arrived with a share in $5 million up for grabs in the fourth running of The Quokka on Saturday at Ascot. The 1200m slot race has attracted some high-octane sprint talent, with multiple Group 1 winner Jigsaw headlining the field alongside Rey Magnerio and Caballus. The Group 2 Karakatta Plate earlier on the day offers a glimpse at some of Western Australia’s top two-year-olds, with the honour roll featuring Whispering Brook and 2022 winner, Amelia’s Jewel. If you’re looking for a comprehensive look at all 10 races in Perth this Saturday, check out our 2026 Quokka Day Preview down below! Race 1 – TABTOUCH – WESTSPEED PLATINUM HANDICAP (1200 METRES) No. 6 Rise To Glory RISE TO GLORY (6)…

Daily NBA Tips - Saturday, 18th April

17 Apr • Ryan Cook

Ladbrokes’ Daily NBA Tips deliver expert predictions, in-depth analysis, and key betting insights for every NBA game, helping fans stay informed throughout the season. Get the latest NBA tips from Ladbrokes to make smarter, more confident betting decisions each day! Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Saturday 18th April 2026 9:30 AM (KIA Center) Tip: Hornets to Cover (-3.5) Tough to bet against the Hornets here following a scrappy win over a battle-tested playoff team like the Heat on Wednesday. Charlotte had an off night in more ways than one, shooting just over 30 per-cent from three with star rookie Kon Knueppel…