Subscribers to Lap of the Odds would have enjoyed themselves yesterday (unless they were also Liverpool fans…) as the magic that is Lionel Messi netted them a nice winner.

The blog had suggested that the 13/2 on offer that Messi scores from outside the penalty area in the Champions League semifinal against Liverpool was worth following. And the Argentinian genius duly delivered with a stunning free kick from distance.

Add in four winners at the Punchestown Festival and Wednesday was a good day for subscribers to the blog.

Keep tuned in for more betting suggestions as the Punchestown Festival continues and as the football season comes to its conclusion.