Can South Africa start the tournament with a win?
June 11, 2010
The long 4 year wait between World Cups is over and the tournament in South Africa begins today with the match between the host nation and Mexico. Last night saw the fabulous opening concert with performances from The Black Eyed Peas and singer of the World Cup anthem Shakira.
The hosts have had quite good form of late and one player to watch out for is Katlego Mphela the 25 year old striker for Mamelodi Sundowns who in his last five outing for South Africa has netted six goals, head coach Carlos Alberto Parreira is so confident in his ability he has left Benni McCarthy out of South Africa’s 23 man squad.
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Cheltenham Gold Cup latest odds and prices
March 17, 2010
The race is ran on the New Course at Cheltenham and it is over a distance of three miles and two furlongs with twenty two fences to be jumped along the way. Of all the races being ran this year it is the most prestigious having past winners of the calibre of Arkle and Golden Miller.
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is one on the most eagerly awaited races that feature in the Cheltenham Festival by punters, jockeys and of course the trainers. There is a great deal of money at stake for winner who will be looking to get his share of the £475,000 prize fund that is on offer.
Past winners Kauto Star and Denman will be both hoping to regain the title, Kauto Star for the third time (second time in succession) and Denman a second win, either way trainer Paul Nicholls will be a happy man if they come in the top 3.
Cheltenham Gold Cup Latest Prices
The following prices from Sporting Bet are without the heavily backed Kauto Star and Denman.
- 15/8 – Cooldine
- 15/8 – Imperial Commander
- 9/2 – Tricky Trickster
- 12/1 – Carruthers
- 16/1 – Calgary Bay
- 20/1 - My Will
- 25/1 – Mon Mome
- 150/1 - Mr Pointment
- 200/1 – Cerium
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Triumph Hurdle looks like an easy win for Alaivan
March 17, 2010
The Triumph Hurdle opens up the fourth and final day of racing at the 2010 Cheltenham Festival. The race is for novice hurdlers and it is a grade one National Hunt hurdle with the runners covering a distance of 2 miles and 1 furlong with eight hurdles on the course. Past winners of this race have gone on to win the Champion Hurdle, past winners of both events include Persian War and Katchit.
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The favourite for the race according to Sporting Bet is Alaivan at odds of 7/2 followed closely by Carlito Brigante at odds of 5/1. Our choice for the race is Westlin Winds a great offer at 12/1 for an each way bet.
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Triumph Hurdle Race Card
- 7/2 – Alaivan
- 5/1 – Carlito Brigante
- 7/1 – Advisor
- 7/1 – Secant Star
- 7/1 - Soldatino
- 12/1 – Westlin Winds
- 14/1 - Pittoni
- 16/1 – Olofi
- 28/1 – Barizan
- 33/1 – Barwell Bridge
- 66/1 – Baccalaureate
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Notus De La Tour highly rated for the Fred Winter Hurdle
March 16, 2010
The Fred Winter Hurdle is the penultimate race of the second day of racing at the Cheltenham Festival, it is a grade 3 National Hunt hurdle that is ran on the Old Course and it covers a distance of 2 miles and 110 yards and features 8 hurdles. The going for the race tomorrow looks like it will be good to soft.
The David Pipe trained Notus De La Tour looks like he could make his mark in the race, current odds quoted by Ladbrokes place it as favourite to win with odds of 5/1. The second favourite according to Paddy Power is closed behind at odds of 6/1 the Paul Nicholls trained Sanctuaire, our tip however goes to outsider Cross Appeal trained by Noel Meade at odds of 16/1 from Ladbrokes.
Fred Winter Juvenile Novice Handicap Hurdle – Bookmakers Best Prices
We take a quick look at the 11 highest placed runners for this race and what are currently the best odds available from a multitude of the top online bookmakers.
| Horse | Best Odds | Bookmaker | |
| Notus De La Tour | 5/1 |
Ladbrokes | Click Here to Bet |
| Sanctuaire | 6/1 |
Paddypower | Click Here to Bet |
| Hunterview | 9/1 |
Paddy Power | Click Here to Bet |
| Open Day | 11/1 | Stan James | Click Here to Bet |
| Son Amix | 12/1 | Boylesports | Click Here to Bet |
| Bothy | 12/1 | Sportingbet | Click Here to Bet |
| Cross Appeal | 16/1 |
Ladbrokes | Click Here to Bet |
| Doctor Deejay | 14/1 | Ladbrokes | Click Here to Bet |
| Stormy Weather | 22/1 | Boylesports | Click Here to Bet |
| Ned Of The Hill | 20/1 |
Boylesports | Click Here to Bet |
| Shanrod | 25/1 |
Ladbrokes | Click Here to Bet |
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Odds are close between Craig Kelly and Jo Wood to be eliminated from Strictly 2009
October 16, 2009
The odds are very tight on who will be the fifth celebrity to be eliminated out of Strictly Come Dancing this weekend, the battle looks set to be between Coronation Street’s Craig Kelly and the ex wife of Rolling Stone member Ronnie Wood, Jo Wood to be booted off. We have already had to say goodbye to Martina Hingis, Richard Dunwoody, Rav Wilding and last week OXO lady Lynda Bellingham,
The remaining 12 contestants know that as each week passes the weaker dancers will be removed by the public votes (and damning judges critiques) and they will have to improve week on week and not reply on their professional dancer to carry them! Of all the contestants Phil Tufnel will be looking to achieve the Reality TV double if he can win this competition having won I’m a Celebrity get me out of here in 2003.
Odds on the fifth elimination from Strictly 2009
- 5/4 – Craig Kelly
- 2/1- Jo Wood
- 9/2 - Joe Calzaghe
- 12/1 – Natalie Cassidy
- 14/1 – Chris Hollins
- 16/1 – Ricky Groves
- 33/1 – Jade Johnson
- 33/1 – Phil Tufnell
- 33/1 – Zoe Lucker
- 50/1 – Laila Rouass
- 100/1 – Ali Bastian
- 150/1 – Ricky Whittle
Craig Kelly
He dances a lot better than most people could but looks set to be on his way out of Strictly 2009.
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Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe Betting Odds & Tips
October 2, 2009
It’s the most prestigious race in the European Flat Racing calendar on Sunday 4th October at Longchamp Racecourse, Paris as the best thoroughbreds around line up for the Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe. With a prize fund of over £2.2 million it is no surprise that ‘The Arc’ has become the number one race of the year for middle distance runners (1mile 4 furlongs) and some of the best known names in Flat Racing history have won this Group One.
The 2009 running of the Arc De Triomph has the potential to be more special than ever before as the top rated horse of the year, Sea the Stars, takes his place in the field in an attempt to make it six Group One victories for the season and as such te John Oxx trained Colt is a red hot 3/4 favourite for the race (best price anywhere at Sportingbet).
Following his wins in the 2000 Guineas, Epsom Derby, Coral Eclipse, Juddmonte International Stakes, and Irish Champion Stakes, Sea the Stars is well on track to become one of the greatest Racehorses of all time. It is already safe to say that he has surpassed the achievements of Nashwan, the last dual Guineas and Derby winner in 1989 and a win on Sunday would see him held in higher regard than the 1986 Arc winner, Dancing Brave. It could be that Racing fans are witnessing the greatest of them all in Sea the Stars and a win at Longchamp would firmly put him as one of the all time greats.
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His form in 2009 has been nothing short of breathtaking and he is by far the best horse in the Arc field and he would only need to repeat what he has already done so far this season to win and despite his short price he does look a good thing and having a bet will allow people to boast in years to come that they backed Sea the Stars when he won the Arc.
Other runners in the race which are worthy of a mention inlcude Fame and Glory, who has finished second behind Sea the Stars on two occasions already this season and is a valid each way shout or betting without Sea the Stars market. Vision D’Etat and Cavalryman represent the best of the French hopefuls and both have shown glimpses of top class form to put them in with a shout and Stacelita fly the flag for the Fillies and bids to become only the second Filly to win the Arc in 20 years following Zarkarva’s victory in the race last year.
Selection
Sea the Stars to win @ 3/4 with Sportingbet
2009 Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe Betting Odds
(Odds Courtesy of Sportingbet)
Sea the Stars 3/4
Fame and Glory 5/1
Conduit 7/1
Cavalryman 10/1
Vision D’etat 12/1
Stacelita 14/1
Getaway 20/1
Dar Re Mi 20/1
Youmzain 20/1
Beheshtam 33/1
Magadan 100/1
Hot Six 200/1
The Bogberry 250/1
La Boum 300/1
Grand Ducal 200/1
Tangaspeed 500/1
Set Sail 300/1
Steele Tango 500/1
Tullamore 500/1
Can England Win the Ashes in 4th Test at Headingley?
August 6, 2009
England are 3/1 with bookmakerVictor Chandler to win the 4th Ashes Test at Headingley, a result which would see England regain the Ashes for the first time since 2005.
With the series finely poised at 1-0 to England with only two tests to play, starting at Headingley on Friday 7th August, a win for England would clinch victory ahead of the final test at The Oval in a couple of weeks time. However, at the quoted odds of 3/1 it would appear that the bookies don’t rate England’s chances of winning with a test in hand!
Australia are a best price 13/8, also with Victor Chandler, to win which would see it go to The Oval with all to play for whilst the draw is the favoured outcome for the fourth test at 6/4 with Ladbrokes.
England are currently 5/6 (best odds) with Sportingbet to win the Ashes and that price could appear a great investment come Tuesday afternoon, whether you are collecting following an England win at Headingley or have the Draw and England win on your side going to the Oval. The Aussies have not looked as good in this series as they have in the past and England have a great opportunity to regain the Ashes four years on from those famous scenes in 2005.
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King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes Betting Odds
July 21, 2009
The Sir Michael Stoute trained Conduit heads bookmakers betting odds for Saturday’s Group One, King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. Winner of last year’s St Leger, Conduit has had just two runs this season, both at Sandown and both credable efforts with the latest a 4 1/2 length 3rd in the Coral Eclipse behind Guineas and Derby winner, Sea the Stars, form whichalone is strong enough to merit his generally available 7/4 price tag, with Coral the bravest of all bookies at a stand out 2/1. However, when you look at his last win which came on his final start in 2008, in the Breeders Cup Tuf in Santa Anita, together with his St Leger form, it is difficult to mount a case for any of these rivals.
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes Betting Odds
| Horse | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
| Conduit | 2/1 @ Coral | Click here to bet |
| Tartan Bearer | 4/1 @ Paddy Power | Click here to bet |
| Golden Sword | 11/2 @ Totesport | Click here to bet |
| Look Here | 7/1 @ Boylesports | Click here to bet |
| Ask | 12/1 @ Victor Chandler | Click here to bet |
| Frozen Fire | 14/1 @ Sportingbet | Click here to bet |
| Cima de Triomphe | 16/1 @ Totesport | Click here to bet |
| Alwaary | 20/1 @ Stan James | Click here to bet |
| Scintillo | 50/1 @ Totesport | Click here to bet |
| Freemantle | 66/1 @ Sportingbet | Click here to bet |
| Rockhampton | 200/1 @ Stan James | Click here to bet |
The closest rival to Conduit in the betting is another Stoute trained horse in the form of Tartan Bearer who is a best priced 4/1 chance with Ladbrokes and Paddy Power. Also a four year old like his stablemate, Tartan Bearer looked close to recapturing his best form, a second in the 2008 Derby behind New Approach at Royal Ascot in June when he second to Vision D’Etat in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes. However, unlike Conduit, a Group One success still eludes Tartan Bearer but if things fall right, that could end on Saturday.
Last year’s Oaks winner, Look Here, poses the biggest threat of a filly winning the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Judged on her previous two runs this season, her latest of which was in conditions that were far from ideal in the Group one Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh but still finished a respectable third gives this Ralph Beckett runner a great chance and at 7/1 makes sound each way appeal.
2009 British Open Golf Odds
July 13, 2009
The 2009 British Open tees off on Thursday 16th July at Turnberry Golf Golf Course on Scotland’s picturesque South West Coast and the most prestigous Championship in Golf promises to be a thrilling four days play.
Tiger Woods heads the bookmakers odds at around 2/1 with most firms, while Paddy Power and Sportingbet offer the best price on the three times Open Championship winner recording a fourth career success in the competition at 12/5. The World’s number one player missed last year’s event due to injury but this is a tournament he loves and when playing on links courses, Tiger is at his most dangerous hence why his odds are so short in comparison with the rest of the field. The second favourite in the bookies lists is Sergio Garcia at 22/1 which goes someway to highlightng the gulf which the odds compilers believe exists between Woods and the other players.
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Padraig Harrington is bidding for a third consecutive and record equalling Open Championship title but his failure to capture any sort of form so far this season has see as big as 33/1 but the Irishman should not be written off and could prove a great bet at those odds heading in to the final round on Sunday.
With over 150 players set to tee off at Turnberry on Thursday, the 2009 British Open betting is sure to be as competitive as ever and unless you plan on backing Tiger Woods to win you can get some great odds on any of the other players and year after year, there are always a few surprises at at the top of the leaderboard come the final round. If you are looking to find a few bigger priced selections to cheer on over the four days, it is likely that you’ll be betting each wayand if you paln to we recommend either Boylesports or Paddy Power both of whom beat their rival bookmakers hands down by offering 1/4 odds, 7 places for people betting each way.
2009 British Open Odds
| Players | Best Odds | Bookmaker | |
| Tiger Woods | 12/5 | Paddypower | Click Here to Bet |
| Sergio Garcia | 22/1 | Paddypower | Click Here to Bet |
| Rory Mcilroy | 28/1 | Stan James | Click Here to Bet |
| Lee Westwood | 30/1 | Stan James | Click Here to Bet |
| Ian Poulter | 30/1 | Bet365 | Click Here to Bet |
| Paul Casey | 33/1 | Ladbrokes | Click Here to Bet |
| Padraig Harrington | 33/1 | Coral | Click Here to Bet |
| Hunter Mahon | 35/1 | Stan James | Click Here to Bet |
| Henrik Stenson | 35/1 | Bet365 | Click Here to Bet |
| Martin Kaymer | 35/1 | Bet365 | Click Here to Bet |
| Jim Furyk | 40/1 | Ladbrokes | Click Here to Bet |
| Ross Fisher | 40/1 | Ladbrokes | Click Here to Bet |
| Anthony Kim | 40/1 | Bet365 | Click Here to Bet |
| Steve Stricker | 40/1 | Victor Chandler | Click Here to Bet |
| Ernie Els | 40/1 | Ladbrokes | Click Here to Bet |
| Retief Goosen | 40/1 | Ladbrokes | Click Here to Bet |
| Geoff Ogilvy | 45/1 | William Hill | Click Here to Bet |
| Ben Curtiss | 66/1 | Victor Chandler | Click Here to Bet |
Bookies Odds Can’t Split England and Australia in Ashes 1st Test Betting
July 7, 2009
The bookies odds ahead of the first test of the 2009 Ashes between England and Australia suggest just how close the Series could be. Depending on which bookmakers odds you look at, you can back either Australia or England to get off to a winning start at the same odds of 9/4. Sportingbet are offering the best price about the Aussies, whilst Totesport are the only firm offering 9/4 that England take an early advantage in this five test series.
The favoured outcome of the game, which is being played at Cardiff’s SWALEC Stadium is the draw, which is best priced at 7/5 with any of Bet365, Paddy Power or Boylesports, however, with the weather forecasted to be good for the next five days, this game has a great chance of finishing in a positive result for either side, with the Cardiff wicket expected to suit swing ballers, a department which the Aussie’s appear to be lacking in, giving England a chance of going 1-0 up in the series – Ashes Series Betting.
Ashes First Test Betting – Starts Wednesday 8th July
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Win Market
England – 2/1
Draw – 11/8
Australia – 7/4
Top England Batsman
K Pietersen – 7/2
A Strauss – 4/1
R Bopara – 4/1
A Cook – 4/1
I Bell – 5/1
P Collingwood – 6/1
M Prior – 7/1
A Flintoff – 9/1
Top Australian Batsman
R Ponting 7/1
M Hussey 4/1
P Hughes 4/1
S Katich 4/1
M Clarke 5/1
M North 7/1
B Haddin 9/1
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