The XY Factor heads to Newmarket for the final race at 5.45 on Saturday….. Suggested Bets (with current Betfair win odds): 3 point win SILK HALL [4.0] Staking Plan Records (on £1 per point basis): Yesterday: -3.00 This week: -20.00 All time: +55.31 VERDICT: A stayers handicap concludes the card at Newmarket on Saturday and whilst it’s easy to see why recent Doncaster winner Hawk Mountain is the warm favourite - this is a competitive little race and SILK HALL looks to represent better value
After the Magic stole an exceptional game in mid-week, it’s up to the Cavaliers to hit back… Nick Shiambouros looks ahead to the weekend’s match-ups and explains why he’s sticking with Cleveland. The Cleveland Cavaliers were beaten 107-106 by the Orlando Magic on Wednesday in a truly amazing game of basketball.
21 May 2009
The Lord’s Derby Thoughts: Which dogs should we be watching as the big one comes down to the final 12?
The Lord assesses the impressive performers from Tuesday night’s Wimbledon action. Down to the last 12 in the Derby - but is the picture any clearer with some 130 dogs less to weigh up?
21 May 2009
Betfair Greyhound Podcast: Martin White, Jason Foster and Pat Buckley talk to Betfair
Mark Sullivan and Darrell Williams again pull in the big names from the greyhound world… Martin White has been the man in the news in the last couple of days, not only for the magnificent exploits of his greyhound Wise Thought in The Derby but also for his criticism of Wimbledon’s kennels and the GBGB, the sport’s governing body. This week’s Betfair Greyhound Podcast catches up with Martin who explains why he feels the way he does, gives us an update on Wise Thought and reveals who he believes to be the fastest dog in this year’s Derby
Ian Lamont talks stats, trends, head-to-heads, form, Grant Holt and Simeon Jackson in order tofind the best bets out there as these two sides clash for a place in League One next season.
Don’t bet on it. In case you missed it, things already got underway in the West as far as the conference finals in the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs is concerned with the Detroit Red Wings humbling the Chicago Blackhawks with a devastating 5-2 beatdown. Inexperience was clearly on display as the Detroit Red Wings took advantage of the Blackhawks’ ineptitude.
I mentioned a while back how the chefs over at Poker Soup had invited me into their kitchen a few episodes back (episode 15). I had a lot of fun chatting with them about poker, podcasts, and the upcoming WSOP
20 May 2009
Premier League Relegation Odds: It’s two from four as day of drama beckons
From [1.04] Middlesbrough to [9.6] Sunderland a quartet of teams could end the Premier League’s final day in the Championship. We are all set for betting drama in the Premier League this Sunday when the final four relegation battlers attempt to beat the drop. With one game to go Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Hull and Sunderland could all find themselves playing Championship football next year .
It seems the only thing constant in the NBA playoffs lately is King James and his court. Yup, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been dominant so far after two rounds in the 2009 NBA Playoffs .
Timeform head to the West Country to run the rule over the field for a Monday afternoon race… Where’s Susie often shaped as though she was better than the result last summer and with her recent hurdling efforts looking solid enough, she can make a winning return to the Flat. Shy and Rose Row are both feared in opposition. Shy is still a maiden, but is very well treated on the pick of last season’s efforts and should be well suited by the conditions
