Has Joe lost his edge?
If the bookmakers are to be believed, there is a 33 per cent chance that the Grand National winner will be in action tomorrow.
« January 2008 | Main | March 2008 » February 29, 2008Arabian Sun looks hot stuffThere are decent quality jumps cards at Newbury and Doncatser today, but they offer few decent betting opportunities and Arabian Sun (3.25 Wolverhampton) rates the pick of the morning prices. February 28, 2008Rhinos to quell StormLeeds Rhinos can cover an eight-point spread at evens with Sportingbet when they entertain Melbourne Storm in the World Club Challenge at Elland Road on Friday evening. Hammers nailed on at 4-1West Ham United look overpriced, at 4-1 with Paddy Power and Skybet, to beat Chelsea in their Premier League clash at Upton Park on Saturday. Master Overseer to conquer rivalsMaster Overseer (4.30 Taunton) looks a solid each-way option at the 6-1 generally on offer this morning. February 27, 2008Weigh in with Wade at 11-8James Wade should be backed at a best-priced 11-8 with VC Bet to cement his fine start to the 2008 Whyte & Mackay Premier League by beating world number one Raymond van Barneveld in Bournemouth on Thursday evening. The match is the third on the night and scheduled for 9pm. All the action is on Sky. Capitalise on this 11-2 chanceCapitalise (3.50 Southwell) showed his wellbeing with a win on the Flat at Lingfield 12 days ago and can follow up back over hurdles today. February 26, 2008United evens for league titleBackers who fancy Manchester United to retain the Barclays Premier League title should make a beeline for William Hill, whose offer of even money is a stand-out price. Most bookmakers are odds-on, and Coral are already as short as 4-5 about the Red Devils. Middlesbrough to wear Blades downMiddlesbrough can extend hopes of a Wembley appearance by beating Sheffield United in their FA Cup fifth-round replay at the Riverside on Wednesday evening. The game is live on BBC One. Dundridge Native is no soft touchWith rain overnight at Leicester having eased the ground to good to soft (good in places), conditions should be ideal for Dundridge Native (2.50) to resume winning ways. February 25, 2008Grant cut to get the axeWhat a difference a game makes. Avram Grant has been slashed from 40-1 to 12-1 by Ladbrokes to be the next Premiership manager to lose his job after his team’s defeat in the Carling Cup final. Comply Or Die hits targetMy wife and I helped celebrate a friend’s birthday by visiting a casino on Saturday with the words of a wise old sage who had visited us that morning still ringing in our ears: quit when you are ahead. Keep Young Gladiator on your sideYoung Gladiator (4.10 Wolverhampton) is decent value at the 9-4 generally on offer this morning. February 24, 2008Wales evens for Six NationsWales are even money with Ladbrokes to land the RBS Six Nations after their 47-8 win over Italy was given greater emphasis by England’s determined 24-13 win in Paris. City at 6-4 to enjoy home ruleManchester City are worth a bet at the 6-4 offered by VC Bet and Skybet to build on their impressive home form by beating Everton in their Barclays Premier League match at the City of Manchester Stadium on Monday night. The game is live on Setanta. February 23, 2008Oslot worth a shot at 7-1My nap today, Majaales (4.25 Chepstow), has already been heavily backed this morning from an opening 4-1 to 11-4. Hopefully, he will do the business, but better value at this stage is Oslot (2.40 Kempton Park) at the 7-1 generally on offer. February 22, 2008Gerrard 11-1 for another late showSteven Gerrard and Cristiano Ronaldo have made a habit of scoring late goals this season and punters could cash in if they repeat the trick this weekend. 10-1 - Isn't That LuckyIsn't That Lucky (2.55 Sandown Park) has plenty in his favour and should be backed at the 10-1 offered by Betfred and VC Bet this morning. February 21, 2008Jenas can rise to occasionJermaine Jenas looks overpriced at 14-1 with totesport to pick up the Man of the Match award in this Sunday’s Carling Cup Final. The winner is as declared by Sky. Cortesia a cracker at 8-1The lightly-raced Cortesia (2.20 Huntingdon) is much too big at the 8-1 offered by Betfred this morning. Kelami worth a wager at 150The brief will-he or won’t-he saga regarding Character Building is over. He won’t. The trainer of my number one hope for National glory has revealed that the grey has pulled a muscle or two and that he will not be back in action until next season. February 20, 2008Nuremberg are prime value at 11-8Tottenham and Everton, both holding leads secured in the away leg, should progress to the next round of the UEFA Cup on Thursday evening, but backers have little to bite on with Spurs 2-7 to beat Slavia Prague and Everton 1-4 to overcome SK Brann. Mardle value to open league accountWayne Mardle can reward an interest at best odds of 11-4 and post his first victory of the Whyte & Mackay Premier League by beating Adrian Lewis at the Ricoh Arena on Thursday. The fourth night of league action is live on Sky. Keep faith in ThoughtsofstardomWith just two all-weather meetings for punters to sift through today, value bets are thin on the ground but Thoughtsofstardom (2.25 Lingfield Park) is worth an interest at the 13-2 offered by Bet365. February 19, 2008AC Milan to spike GunnersAC Milan can qualify for the next round of the Champions League at the expense of Arsenal. Bet365 offer 10-11, an appealing price for the cup holders. 7-5 United can be Lyon tamersManchester United look a solid bet to beat Lyon in the first leg of their European Cup last-16 first leg at the Stade Gerland on Wednesday night. Mickelson to prove Mountain kingPhil Mickelson should be backed at the generally available odds of 14-1 to follow up his weekend victory at Riviera by winning the Accenture Match Play Championship at Dove Mountain, starting Wednesday. Stop The Show a steal at 12-1Sedgefield was abandoned this morning and Taunton must still pass a second inspection at 12.30. However, with temperatures rising quickly it should get the go-ahead and Stop The Show (3.50) rates excellent each-way value at the 12-1 offered by Sportingbet this morning. February 18, 2008Inter can get in the grooveInter Milan look massive value, at 2-1 with Paddy Power, to put another dagger into the heart of Liverpool when the pair meet in the first leg of their European Cup last 16 clash at Anfield on Tuesday night. Barnsley 8-1 to see off ChelseaBarnsley are 8-1 with totesport to produce another FA Cup giant-killing act and knock out Chelsea. Back Ben to produce winning burstWith most of his rivals preferring to race up with the early pace, hold-up performer Ben (4.40 Lingfield Park) is fancied to cut them down with a late run. February 17, 2008Pompey chime in at 6-1 for CupPortsmouth are 6-1 with Ladbrokes to win the FA Cup after their last-gasp winner at Preston yesterday. 13-5 Eagles can prey on RobinsCrystal Palace are worthy of support at best odds of 13-5 (Bet365, Boylesports and VC Bet) to resurrect their faltering promotion push by winning away to Bristol City in the Coca-Cola Championship on Monday evening. The match is live on Sky. February 16, 2008Tramantano tasty at value 8-1Tramantano (4.10 Ascot), who has had valid excuses on his past two starts, is value at 8-1 to bounce back to form today. February 15, 2008Expect Berry and Bannow to easeThere could well be plenty of movement in the Grand National market on Saturday with a string of Aintree hopefuls in action all over the country. Back Nine an each-way steal at 4-1Back Nine (3.10 Sandown Park) is a classic each-way bet at the 4-1 offered by totesport and William Hill this morning. February 14, 2008Saints to show sense of historyTake St Helens to cover a four-point spread at 10-11 with Betdirect when Warrington are the visitors in engage Super League on Friday evening. The match will be shown live on Sky. Go on the defensive at 8-1Goal machines Cristiano Ronaldo and Emmanuel Adebayor will lock horns when Manchester United and Arsenal clash in the fifth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford on Saturday. Pass The Port is a sweet choicePass The Port (8.50 Wolverhampton) has plenty in his favour and looks excellent each-way material at 13-2 with totesport and William Hill. February 13, 2008Spurs can claim first-leg leadTottenham Hotspur should be backed at the 10-11 offered by Boylesports and Paddy Power to win the first leg of their round of 32 Uefa Cup match away to Slavia Prague on Thursday. The match is live on five at 8pm. Ireland 5-2 to trap runningPunters have responded positively to Giovanni Trapattoni’s appointment as the new manager of Ireland, with bookmakers Paddy Power reporting a flurry of bets at 5-2 that Ireland qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals. Star Strider can power home at 8-1Star Strider (8.20 Kempton Park) looks an outstanding each-way bet at a bumper 8-1 with Ladbrokes and Paddy Power. February 12, 2008Chambers 5-1 to strike goldDwain Chambers is 5-1 with Ladbrokes to win gold at next month’s World Indoor Championships. Adebayor 40-1 for more joyEmmanuel Adebayor’s remarkable goalscoring spree for Arsenal has shaken up the betting for the Premiership title and the Golden Boot. Pascha Bere can pay for the drinksPascha Bere (2.00 Folkestone) looks a good each-way bet at the 12-1 offered by Coral and VC Bet this morning. February 11, 2008Hunt out Rangers at evensQueens Park Rangers are a team with momentum and look a good bet, at evens with Bet365, to beat Burnley in their Coca-Cola Championship Clash at Loftus Road on Tuesday night. Harry can rise to occasionBeardys Harry, a longer price now than at the outset of the competition, can get it right on the night that counts by landing the £6,000 Stan James Springbok Final (9.45) at Wimbledon on Tuesday evening. The race is live on Sky. #Kealshore looks a likely ladKealshore Lad (4.15 Wetherby) is over-priced at the 3-1 offered by Betfred this morning. Ince favourite for Coventry postPaul Ince is Bet365’s early front-runner to replace Iain Dowie as manager of Coventry City. February 10, 2008France 4-6 for Six NationsFrance are a general 4-6 to win the RBS Six Nations after the second round of matches was completed this weekend. Arsenal can advance title claimsArsenal should be backed to turn the screw on their Barclays Premier League rivals by beating Blackburn Rovers at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night. February 08, 2008Pocketwood holds the acesPocketwood looks overpriced at 15-2 with Skybet to win the digibet Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (4.15) at Kempton Park today. February 07, 2008Wales to build on opening winWales can cover a nine-point spread when they entertain Scotland in the second week of the RBS Six Nations tournament at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. They are 10-11 with Paddy Power in the handicap market. America and Japan are joint jolliesWith the Premier League exploring an extra round of overseas matches to the season, Paddy Power are betting on where the first historic game will be played and which clubs are most likely to be involved. Make a date with Villa at 10-11Aston Villa can resume winning ways at the expense of Newcastle United when the pair meet in the Premier League at Villa Park on Saturday - a match being shown live by Sky Sports 1. Hurry up to back HarryImperial Harry, well handicapped to judge by his Flat form and making his debut for the stable of David Pipe, looks worth a bet in the S.I.S Handicap H |