England to land 6 Nations
England can bounce back from their defeat by South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final by winning the RBS 6 Nations.
« December 2007 | Main | February 2008 » January 31, 2008Ronaldo 10-1 for record haulCristiano Ronaldo is as short as 2-5 to win this season’s Golden Boot after scoring two more in Manchester United’s win over Portsmouth on Wednesday night. Beckham 5-2 to be frozen outDavid Beckham is a massive 5-2 with Coral to end his international career with 99 caps after being snubbed by Fabio Capello for next week’s friendly against Switzerland. Put faith in Pagano at 11-4Pagano (2.40 Wincanton) can make the most of a lenient handicap mark to gain a second success over jumps. January 30, 2008Robins can wing to victoryAltrincham can take three vital points in their perennial relegation struggle when Woking are the visitors in the Blue Square Premier on Thursday evening. The match will be shown live on Setanta. McIlroy set for big week in DubaiTeen prodigy Rory McIlroy is the pick of bookmakers’ group-betting lists for the Dubai Desert Classic, starting Thursday. Convallaria so solid at 9-2Convallaria (3.25 Lingfield Park) is surprisingly big at 9-2 with Betfred this morning and should be backed accordingly. January 29, 2008Goals can flow at Old TraffordGoals are usually on the menu when Manchester United and Portsmouth meet at Old Trafford and that trend looks like continuing when the pair meet in the Premier League on Wednesday night. Spurs look sweet against ToffeesTottenham Hotspur are worth an interest at a stand-out 11-5 with Coral to put one over on high-flying Everton at Goodison Park in the Barclays Premier League on Wednesday evening. Roll Along so hard to opposeRoll Along (4.10 Taunton) looks different class to his rivals today and is well worth backing at the 2-1 offered by Ladbrokes this morning. January 28, 2008Back Newcastle to find the netNewcastle, boosted by the return from injury of Mark Viduka, should be backed at evens with totesport to open their goalscoring account under Kevin Keegan in their Premier League match away to Arsenal on Tuesday. Relegation rivals set for drawSunderland and Birmingham City are short prices to be relegated from the Premier League, so expect a tense tussle when the pair meet in the league at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday night. Chelsea leap to Cup favouritismChelsea, the holders, are 5-2 favourites with Paddy Power to retain the FA Cup after the fifth-round draw was made on Monday lunchtime. Go flat out for Mexican PeteMexican Pete (5.10 Wolverhampton), a useful hurdler, rates fair value at 5-1 with Ladbrokes to take advantage of a lenient mark back on the Flat. January 27, 2008Palace can outfox LeicesterCrystal Palace can add to Leicester’s relegation worries by taking all three points from their visit to the Walkers Stadium on Monday evening. Bet365 and VC Bet are the best around at 13-8. January 26, 2008Smash into Estate at 9-2At 9-2 with Coral, Ladbrokes and totepsort, Estate (1.20 Doncaster) rates the pick of the morning value. January 25, 2008Djokovic enjoys experience edgeNovak Djokovic can draw on his greater experience to beat Jo Tsonga in an unexpected line-up for the Australian Open final on Sunday. Gallileo Figaro to hit right noteGallileo Figaro (2.40 Newbury) impressed with her jumping when making a winning debut over hurdles at Folkestone and rates a solid bet to follow up at the 4-1 offered by William Hill this morning. January 24, 2008Havant 4-1 for Anfield goalHavant & Waterlooville are 4-1 with Paddy Power to get on the scoresheet at Anfield on Saturday in the fairytale tie of the FA Cup fourth round. Boro can enjoy Stag partyMiddlesbrough should be far too strong for Mansfield Town when the teams meet in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Field Mill on Saturday. Turbulance set for smooth successTurbulance (3.10 Warwick) showed massive improvement to get off the mark on his second start over hurdles and looks a solid bet to follow up today. January 23, 2008Batsmen to thrive at AdelaideThis winter’s Test series between Australia and India has made for enthralling viewing - both on and off the pitch - but those hoping for a rousing finale when the fourth and final Test gets under way at the Adelaide Oval in the early hours of Friday could be in for a disappointment. Taylor 20-1 to dodge arrowstotesport are offering 20-1 that Phil Taylor can claim his fourth consecutive Whyte & Mackay Premier League title, whilst keeping his unbeaten record in the competition intact. January 22, 2008Chelsea can finish job at 6-4Everton usually come up short when tackling the top teams on home soil, so back Chelsea at 6-4 with Coral to beat them in the second leg of their Carling Cup semi-final at Goodison Park on Wednesday night. Woods the man for Torrey PinesTiger Woods should be backed at the general offer of 5-4 to open his 2008 campaign in familiar, winning style, and capture the Buick Invitational for a fourth successive year. January 21, 2008Spurs can end hoodoo at 11-8Tottenham Hotspur can end a nine-year jinx by beating Arsenal in the second leg of their Carling Cup semi-final at White Hart Lane on Tuesday night. Cameroon to make winning startCameroon should be backed at the 5-4 offered by Bet365 to beat long-standing rivals Egypt in the African Cup of Nations on Tuesday. The Group C match kicks off at 5pm and is live on British Eurosport. Arisea an each-way snip at 14-1Arisea (3.40 Folkestone) is worth an each-way interest at the best morning price of 14-1 with Sportingbet. January 20, 2008Keegan faces wait for first winKevin Keegan’s first game in charge of Newcastle United this time round ended in the anti-climax of a goalless home draw against Bolton, and Keegan may have to wait a while yet for his first victory. Away we go with Villa at 5-1Aston Villa look a value punt to get the better of Liverpool in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Monday night. January 19, 2008Make profit from Material WorldMaterial World (2.55 Ascot) will surely start favourite for this race and the 3-1 offered by Paddy Power and totesport this morning should be snapped up. January 18, 2008Magpies to hit goal trailNewcastle United are tempting at 9-1 to score more goals than any other top flight club in today’s Premier League matches. Morbick so solid at 11-4Morbick (5.05 Wolverhampton) has shown improved form since switched to the all-weather and, given his easiest task yet, can gain a first success. January 17, 2008Havant 66-1 for Anfield shockHavant & Waterlooville are 66-1 with Paddy Power to achieve the unthinkable and win at Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Count on Skelton falling shortMatt Skelton looks set to be frustrated in his bid on Saturday to become the first British holder of the World Heavyweight title since Lennox Lewis. Owen 6-4 to link up with SvenKevin Keegan’s appointment as Newcastle manager has fuelled speculation that Michael Owen’s days at St James’ Park may be numbered, with Manchester City favourites to be the England forward’s next club. Diriculous far from ridiculousDiriculous (3.00 Southwell) looks a cut above his rivals and rates cracking value at the 2-1 offered by Betfred and Sportingodds. January 16, 2008Keegan backers cash inThe appointment of Kevin Keegan as Newcastle manager on Wednesday afternoon brought to a close a frenzied week of betting on the position. Safin an ace wager at 5-4Marat Safin has never been a player to trust implicitly but the moody one still makes plenty of appeal at the 5-4 offered by Bet365 to win his Australian Open second-round match with Marcos Baghdatis. The match is the last scheduled for the Rod Laver Arena on Thursday. Cameroon are value in Cup of NationsCameroon are worth an interest at 6-1 with Paddy Power to land the Africa Cup Of Nations, which begins in Ghana on Sunday. Witch Wind is just too big at 40-1Witch Wind (1.00 Newcastle) may have been pulled up on his chasing debut at Ayr in November, but he is surely over-priced at a massive 40-1 with Betfred this morning. January 16, 2008Didier backers hold breathDidier Deschamps is the surprise new favourite to become the next manager of Newcastle United - to the delight of some punters who have backed him at 999-1 to get the job. Cerebus looks value at 9-2Just two all-weather meetings are left after the abandonment of Folkestone this morning because of waterlogging. At 9-2 with both totesport and VC Bet, Cerebus (4.00 Southwell) rates the pick of the prices on offer this morning. Houllier is proving popularGerard Houllier is the new favourite to replace Sam Allardyce at Newcastle United after speculation linking him with the job. Stoke look a steal at 9-2Stoke City can add to Newcastle United’s troubles by beating them in their FA Cup third-round replay at St James’ Park on Wednesday night. City slickers to floor West HamManchester City, an even money chance with Betfred, can win their FA Cup third round replay against West Ham on Wednesday evening, a match which will be shown live on BBC One. January 14, 2008Part and Mardle coupled at 11-1Totesport are offering 11-1 that either John Part or Wayne Mardle, the two wild cards, can win the Whyte and Mackay Premier League. Premier clubs in perilSix Premier League teams have already tumbled out of the FA Cup and the bookmakers reckon it is odds-on that at least three more will have exited before this week’s third-round replays have been completed. Jose 9-4 to be Reds' special onePaddy Power make Jose Mourinho their 9-4 favourite to succeed Rafa Benitez at Liverpool following reports on Monday that Tom Hicks and George Gillett, the club’s co-owners, held talks with Jurgen Klinsmann about becoming the next manager at Anfield. Autumn Charm looks attractiveAutumn Charm (2.10 Southwell), unbeaten in two starts on Fibresand, looks a good bet to add to that record at Southwell today. January 13, 2008Beckford can pounce for LeedsBank on the prolific Jermaine Beckford finding the back of the net when Leeds United travel to Crewe Alexandra for a Coca Cola League 1 clash on Monday night. Roddick 20-1 for smash and grabAndy Roddick at 20-1 offers a degree of value to upset world No.1 and hot favourite Roger Federer in the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. January 12, 2008Redknapp backers count the costA little knowledge can be a dangerous thing, especially when you have an account with Betfair and money burning a hole in your pocket. Hughes now top of Newcastle listsMark Hughes is the new favourite with bookmakers to be the next Newcastle manager after Harry Redknapp announced on Saturday morning that he is to stay at Portsmouth. Edgbriar looks sweet at 4-1I'm amazed that Edgbriar (1.45 Kempton Park) is not favourite this morning and he rates a good bet at the 4-1 offered by totesport. January 11, 2008Bookies wave white flagIt seems it is no longer a question of who will be the next manager of Newcastle United, but merely when he is appointed. |