The Favourite is a 17 year-old called Michael Van Gerwen, he is said to be the up-and coming Phil Taylor. He has notched up a good few opens this year, however most of them have been in surroundings which will be nothing compared to Lakeside. Looking at his draw he could cruise to the semi's provided he is unfazed by the noisy sweat-box that is Lakeside, i think a nice bet on him now (3.25 Betfair) and hope he gets through to the semi's, where he should be a nice lay price to balance the book.