It’s another bumper weekend of sporting action ahead, with defining matches and races across the board. We’ve taken a look at the five bets for you to mull over ahead of this coming May weekend…….

1 – Hammers can give themselves hope
West Ham start the weekend bottom of the Premier League and have to win against fellow strugglers Blackburn to stand any chance of survival. The Hammers come into the game off the back of five straight defeats, but there have been signs of improvement.

A 3-0 loss at Chelsea was a harsh scoreline and Avram Grant’s men were unfortunate to lose at Manchester City last weekend, having been made to pay for two early errors. Grant will have his fingers crossed that key man Scott Parker passes a fitness test to play.

Blackburn have only won three times away from Ewood Park this season and their lack of goals could see them dragged further into the relegation battle.

West Hamto win @ 5/6

2 – Vettel to bounce back in Turkey
Lewis Hamilton gave hope to those eyeing a McLaren success in this season’s Formula One campaign, but Red bull are likely to respond in Sunday’s Turkish Grand Prix.

Having won the opening two races, Sebastian Vettel had to settle for second in China last time out but the Istanbul track looks likely to suit the speed of the Red Bulls. Hamilton won in turkey last year, but only due to the fact that Vettel and team-mate Mark Webber collided on lap 40.

Vettel to win Turkish Grand Prix @ 5/4

3 – Bees can secure league survival
Barnet go into the final weekend of the League Two season knowing they have to win to stand any chance of staying in the Football League. The Bees will be on home soil and the need to win is likely to see them overturn Port Vale.

The Underhill outfit are two points from safety but a win, coupled with Lincoln failing to beat Aldershot, will see them survive. The Bees have won three of their last six league games, while Lincoln have not won in ten matches…..it could go to the wire.

Barnet to beat Port Vale @ 20/21

4 – Palace can make Forest sweat
Nottingham Forest should be celebrating a play-off place following Saturday’s final Championship regular season matches, but could suffer a final day defeat.

With a three point lead and a six-goal better goal difference to their nearest rivals Leeds, Billy Davies’ men look a safe bet to finish in the top six. But having all but sealed their position, may find it hard to raise their game against a resurgent Palace side.

The Eagles have lost just one of their last five games, securing their place in the division for next season, and have lost just five games at home all season.

Palace to win @ 11/4

5 – Hurricane can blow away Lingfield rivals
Lingfield Park hosts a Derby trial on Saturday, with seven runners due to go to post for the 1m 3f contest. Hurricane Higgins looks set to run a big race as the colt goes for back-to-back wins.
The Mark Johnston-trained charge impressed over a similar trip at Lingfield in January, winning by four lengths on the all-weather. This time around it’s on the turf, but the three-year-old should be challenging under the guidance of Joe Fanning.