Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Flashy Wings On Recovey Mission
Mick Channon’s Flashy Wings who lost her unbeaten record when touched off close home by Expensive in the big sales race at Newbury on September 16 bids to cement her position at the head of the market with VC Bet for next year’s 1,000 Guineas when she lines up for the Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday.
She faces nine rivals at headquarters that include the progressive Nidhaal from Ed Dunlop’s stable and the improving Wake up Maggie whose trainer Chris Wall saddled Expensive to topple Flashy Wings.
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “The Cheveley Park looks a proper trial and will tell us whether Flashy Wings is still going the right way after losing her unbeaten record at Newbury. A paddock inspection with fillies at this time of the year is also imperative”.
VC Bet 1,000 Guineas
8 Flashy Wings
8 Rumplestiltskin
8 Silca’s Sister
12 Nannina
16 Nidhaal
20 La Chunga
20 Chenchikova
20 Alexandrova
25 New Girlfriend
25 Confidential Lady
25 Nasheej
25 Mostaqeleh
25 Abigail Pett
33 Beauty Bright
40 Donna Blini
Each Way ¼ odds 1-2-3 Others On Request
She faces nine rivals at headquarters that include the progressive Nidhaal from Ed Dunlop’s stable and the improving Wake up Maggie whose trainer Chris Wall saddled Expensive to topple Flashy Wings.
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “The Cheveley Park looks a proper trial and will tell us whether Flashy Wings is still going the right way after losing her unbeaten record at Newbury. A paddock inspection with fillies at this time of the year is also imperative”.
VC Bet 1,000 Guineas
8 Flashy Wings
8 Rumplestiltskin
8 Silca’s Sister
12 Nannina
16 Nidhaal
20 La Chunga
20 Chenchikova
20 Alexandrova
25 New Girlfriend
25 Confidential Lady
25 Nasheej
25 Mostaqeleh
25 Abigail Pett
33 Beauty Bright
40 Donna Blini
Each Way ¼ odds 1-2-3 Others On Request
All Systems Go Down Under
Top Races in Australia
British raider Carte Diamond has made the long and arduous journey from Norton in North Yorkshire to Australia for a double pronged attack on the Aussie’s top races. Brian Ellison’s four-year-old took the 36 hour journey which involved 25 hours flying time and only lost 10 kilos during the journey.
He is scheduled to run in the one and a half mile Caulfield Cup on Saturday October 15 and will be partnered by top overseas rider Weichong Marwing. Carte Diamond will then attempt to keep the British flag flying down under when taking his chance in the two mile Melbourne Cup on Tuesday November 1.
His owner Ashley Carr commented “Carte Diamond ate seven bowls of feed and drank plenty of water during the long flight from England. He only lost 10 kilos and the vets were perfectly happy with his condition on arrival”.
Carr continued “Brian (Ellison) has been impressed with the way our horse has matured this year and the five-month break between the Triumph Hurdle back in March and his reappearance when second to Sergeant Cecil in the Ebor may have been the making of him. He is still improving and has only raced six times on the flat winner three times, runner-up twice and third once. I am expecting big things of Carte Diamond in the coming weeks”.
Carte Diamond is currently on offer at 25-1 with VC Bet and their PR Manager Neal Wilkins stated “Carte Diamond has exactly the right profile for the Melbourne Cup. He is only four, has low mileage and the right attitude. He could be a force to be reckoned with on November 1 particularly in light of how well he took the travelling”.
VC Bet
Emirates Melbourne Cup
5 Plastered
6 Makybe Diva
8 Xcellent
10 Dizelle
12 Vouvray
12 Demerger
14 Distinction
14 Vinnie Roe
16 Westerner
20 Accumulate
20 Sweet Stream
20 Perlin
25 Portland Singa
25 Carte Diamond
25 Free At Last
Each Way 1/4 1,2,3,4 Others on Application
British raider Carte Diamond has made the long and arduous journey from Norton in North Yorkshire to Australia for a double pronged attack on the Aussie’s top races. Brian Ellison’s four-year-old took the 36 hour journey which involved 25 hours flying time and only lost 10 kilos during the journey.
He is scheduled to run in the one and a half mile Caulfield Cup on Saturday October 15 and will be partnered by top overseas rider Weichong Marwing. Carte Diamond will then attempt to keep the British flag flying down under when taking his chance in the two mile Melbourne Cup on Tuesday November 1.
His owner Ashley Carr commented “Carte Diamond ate seven bowls of feed and drank plenty of water during the long flight from England. He only lost 10 kilos and the vets were perfectly happy with his condition on arrival”.
Carr continued “Brian (Ellison) has been impressed with the way our horse has matured this year and the five-month break between the Triumph Hurdle back in March and his reappearance when second to Sergeant Cecil in the Ebor may have been the making of him. He is still improving and has only raced six times on the flat winner three times, runner-up twice and third once. I am expecting big things of Carte Diamond in the coming weeks”.
Carte Diamond is currently on offer at 25-1 with VC Bet and their PR Manager Neal Wilkins stated “Carte Diamond has exactly the right profile for the Melbourne Cup. He is only four, has low mileage and the right attitude. He could be a force to be reckoned with on November 1 particularly in light of how well he took the travelling”.
VC Bet
Emirates Melbourne Cup
5 Plastered
6 Makybe Diva
8 Xcellent
10 Dizelle
12 Vouvray
12 Demerger
14 Distinction
14 Vinnie Roe
16 Westerner
20 Accumulate
20 Sweet Stream
20 Perlin
25 Portland Singa
25 Carte Diamond
25 Free At Last
Each Way 1/4 1,2,3,4 Others on Application
VC Bet Punter in Seventh Heaven
On a night when all the favourites obliged one VC Bet client was in seventh heaven after landing a Half/Time-Full/Time seven timer.
He nominated Champions League teams Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Juventus along with Wolves, Sheffield United and Crystal Palace from the Championship and Doncaster from League One.
The winning wager totalled £14,500 and the lucky client also topped up his winnings by £9,900 with a £800 seven fold accumulator.
VC Bet’s Nick Blezard commented “It was a night of carnage both on the European and domestic fronts. We were trying to duck the bullets but their was no cover!”
He nominated Champions League teams Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Juventus along with Wolves, Sheffield United and Crystal Palace from the Championship and Doncaster from League One.
The winning wager totalled £14,500 and the lucky client also topped up his winnings by £9,900 with a £800 seven fold accumulator.
VC Bet’s Nick Blezard commented “It was a night of carnage both on the European and domestic fronts. We were trying to duck the bullets but their was no cover!”
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Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Punters Pile on Chelsea
Football punters have little doubt about the outcome of Wednesday’s night clash between Liverpool and Chelsea in the second round of matches in the Group stage.
VC Bet have had to shorten last year’s beaten semi-finalists from 6-5 to 11-10 following an avalanche of bets including a single wager of £30,000 to £25,000.
VC Bet’s Rob Walker reported “It is clearly too many on to one and everybody wants to be on Chelsea. We have pushed Liverpool out from 11-5 to 12-5 while the draw remains on offer at 15/8. Punters obviously believe that this is the perfect opportunity for Chelsea to seek their revenge over the Champions League title holders after those two incredibly tight semi-finals last season”.
VC Bet
5-2 Liverpool
15-8 Draw
11-10 Chelsea
VC Bet have had to shorten last year’s beaten semi-finalists from 6-5 to 11-10 following an avalanche of bets including a single wager of £30,000 to £25,000.
VC Bet’s Rob Walker reported “It is clearly too many on to one and everybody wants to be on Chelsea. We have pushed Liverpool out from 11-5 to 12-5 while the draw remains on offer at 15/8. Punters obviously believe that this is the perfect opportunity for Chelsea to seek their revenge over the Champions League title holders after those two incredibly tight semi-finals last season”.
VC Bet
5-2 Liverpool
15-8 Draw
11-10 Chelsea
Monday, September 26, 2005
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Ajax v Arsenal & Man Utd v Benfica
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Champions League
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
It is the second set of matches in the Group stage of the Champions League this week and both Manchester United and Arsenal will be looking to put disappointing displays at the week-end behind them.
Manchester United who were shocked by Blackburn in the 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford entertain Benfica and are rated at 4-11 with VC Bet to get back to winning ways with the draw priced at 11-4 and Benfica available at 15-2.
Arsenal travel to Ajax rocked with injury problems and still without an away win in the Premiership after their goalless draw with West Ham on Saturday. They are 7-5 with VC Bet who make the home side an 8-5 chance and the draw on offer at 11-5.
Wednesday evening gives Chelsea the chance to seek revenge for their semi-final dismissal by Liverpool in the Champions League last season. The Premiership title holders who are seven out of seven in the league are rated the 6-5 favourites by VC Bet who have Liverpool at 11-5 and the draw at 15-8.
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “Manchester United have a perfect opportunity to bounce back from the Blackburn defeat against Benfica but Arsenal, playing without key players and confidence will do well to get anything out of their game in Holland”.
Wilkins continued “Liverpool actually managed to double their season’s goal total in the 2-2 draw with Birmingham on Saturday and it will be interesting to see who comes out top of the battle of the coaches between Benitez and Mourinho. It should be an enthralling tie”.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - OUTRIGHT
Chelsea 9/2
Barcelona 5/1
AC Milan 7/1
Juventus 8/1
Arsenal 10/1
Inter Milan 10/1
Real Madrid 11/1
Man Utd 11/1
Bayern Munich 14/1
Lyon 16/1
Liverpool 16/1
Villarreal 40/1
Udinese 40/1
PSV Eindhoven 50/1
Ajax 50/1
Others on request
EW ½ 1,2.
It is the second set of matches in the Group stage of the Champions League this week and both Manchester United and Arsenal will be looking to put disappointing displays at the week-end behind them.
Manchester United who were shocked by Blackburn in the 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford entertain Benfica and are rated at 4-11 with VC Bet to get back to winning ways with the draw priced at 11-4 and Benfica available at 15-2.
Arsenal travel to Ajax rocked with injury problems and still without an away win in the Premiership after their goalless draw with West Ham on Saturday. They are 7-5 with VC Bet who make the home side an 8-5 chance and the draw on offer at 11-5.
Wednesday evening gives Chelsea the chance to seek revenge for their semi-final dismissal by Liverpool in the Champions League last season. The Premiership title holders who are seven out of seven in the league are rated the 6-5 favourites by VC Bet who have Liverpool at 11-5 and the draw at 15-8.
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “Manchester United have a perfect opportunity to bounce back from the Blackburn defeat against Benfica but Arsenal, playing without key players and confidence will do well to get anything out of their game in Holland”.
Wilkins continued “Liverpool actually managed to double their season’s goal total in the 2-2 draw with Birmingham on Saturday and it will be interesting to see who comes out top of the battle of the coaches between Benitez and Mourinho. It should be an enthralling tie”.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - OUTRIGHT
Chelsea 9/2
Barcelona 5/1
AC Milan 7/1
Juventus 8/1
Arsenal 10/1
Inter Milan 10/1
Real Madrid 11/1
Man Utd 11/1
Bayern Munich 14/1
Lyon 16/1
Liverpool 16/1
Villarreal 40/1
Udinese 40/1
PSV Eindhoven 50/1
Ajax 50/1
Others on request
EW ½ 1,2.
Shawanda in Demand
SHAWANDA ON TARGET FOR ARC
News that Azamour will miss the Prix de L’Arc de Tromphe next week-end has seen further support for the Aga Khan’s main representative Shawanda with VC Bet.
“The Irish Oaks winner has attracted good support this week and is now a solid 3-1 second favourite behind Hurricane Run” commented VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins, who added “If both horses run up to their top form next Sunday in Paris we are in for one hell of a race. Throw Motivator into the mix with a return to his Derby winning form and it will certainly justify its position as the richest race in Europe”.
Connections of leading Arc hope Shawanda believe the talented three-year-old has yet to hit top gear this season. Alain de Royer-Dupre's filly racked up her fifth consecutive win in only six outings with an easy success in the Group 1 Prix Vermeille at Longchamp this month. Although Shawanda's official winning distance was three-quarters of a length, jockey Christophe Soumillon was cruising throughout the mile and a half and eased his partner right down at the line.
The Aga Khan's racing manager Georges Rimaud said: “We were very impressed with her in the Prix Vermeille but I think she is still improving. "The trainer did not think she was 100 per cent fit last time because she was carrying a little bit of weight. Hopefully we can get her fine-tuned for the Arc."
The daughter of Sinndar has been delighting Royer-Dupre on the Chantilly gallops and is due to complete her preparations on Tuesday when she will have her final Arc workout
VC Bet
Hurricane Run 5/2
Shawanda 3/1
Motivator 4/1
Bago 8/1
Scorpion 10/1
Alkaased 12/1
Pride 16/1
Cherry Mix 20/1
Westerner 25/1
Shirocco 25/1
Warrsan 33/1
Others on request.
EW 1/4 1,2,3.
News that Azamour will miss the Prix de L’Arc de Tromphe next week-end has seen further support for the Aga Khan’s main representative Shawanda with VC Bet.
“The Irish Oaks winner has attracted good support this week and is now a solid 3-1 second favourite behind Hurricane Run” commented VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins, who added “If both horses run up to their top form next Sunday in Paris we are in for one hell of a race. Throw Motivator into the mix with a return to his Derby winning form and it will certainly justify its position as the richest race in Europe”.
Connections of leading Arc hope Shawanda believe the talented three-year-old has yet to hit top gear this season. Alain de Royer-Dupre's filly racked up her fifth consecutive win in only six outings with an easy success in the Group 1 Prix Vermeille at Longchamp this month. Although Shawanda's official winning distance was three-quarters of a length, jockey Christophe Soumillon was cruising throughout the mile and a half and eased his partner right down at the line.
The Aga Khan's racing manager Georges Rimaud said: “We were very impressed with her in the Prix Vermeille but I think she is still improving. "The trainer did not think she was 100 per cent fit last time because she was carrying a little bit of weight. Hopefully we can get her fine-tuned for the Arc."
The daughter of Sinndar has been delighting Royer-Dupre on the Chantilly gallops and is due to complete her preparations on Tuesday when she will have her final Arc workout
VC Bet
Hurricane Run 5/2
Shawanda 3/1
Motivator 4/1
Bago 8/1
Scorpion 10/1
Alkaased 12/1
Pride 16/1
Cherry Mix 20/1
Westerner 25/1
Shirocco 25/1
Warrsan 33/1
Others on request.
EW 1/4 1,2,3.
Nannina in demand
NANNINA STAKES HER CLAIM FOR 1,000 GUINEAS
John Gosden’s filly Nannina who was a brave winner of the Fillies’ Mile at Newmarket last week-end has since been heavily in demand for next year’s classic over the same course and distance with VC Bet.
Originally offered at 20-1 with the Gibraltar-based firm after her short head victory over the well fancied Alexandrova she has since been the medium of an ante-post gamble and is now trading at 12-1.
Nannina also confirmed by the manner of her victory her liking for a step up in trip to one mile that also vindicated the comments of Victor Chandler, chairman of VC Bet, in his regular Saturday column in the Daily Star’s StarBets supplement. “I have always been a fan of John Gosden’s Nannina and this daughter of Medicean will take all the beating in the Fillies’ Mile”.
VC Bet 1,000 Guineas
Silca`s Sister 8/1
Flashy Wings 8/1
Rumplestiltskin 8/1
Nannina 12/1
Nidhaal 16/1
Chenchikova 20/1
Alexandrova 20/1
La Chunga 20/1
Confidential Lady 25/1
New Girlfriend 25/1
Nasheej 25/1
Mostaqeleh 25/1
Abigail Pett 25/1
Beauty Bright 33/1
Donna Blini 40/1
Others on request.
EW 1/4 1,2,3.
John Gosden’s filly Nannina who was a brave winner of the Fillies’ Mile at Newmarket last week-end has since been heavily in demand for next year’s classic over the same course and distance with VC Bet.
Originally offered at 20-1 with the Gibraltar-based firm after her short head victory over the well fancied Alexandrova she has since been the medium of an ante-post gamble and is now trading at 12-1.
Nannina also confirmed by the manner of her victory her liking for a step up in trip to one mile that also vindicated the comments of Victor Chandler, chairman of VC Bet, in his regular Saturday column in the Daily Star’s StarBets supplement. “I have always been a fan of John Gosden’s Nannina and this daughter of Medicean will take all the beating in the Fillies’ Mile”.
VC Bet 1,000 Guineas
Silca`s Sister 8/1
Flashy Wings 8/1
Rumplestiltskin 8/1
Nannina 12/1
Nidhaal 16/1
Chenchikova 20/1
Alexandrova 20/1
La Chunga 20/1
Confidential Lady 25/1
New Girlfriend 25/1
Nasheej 25/1
Mostaqeleh 25/1
Abigail Pett 25/1
Beauty Bright 33/1
Donna Blini 40/1
Others on request.
EW 1/4 1,2,3.
Classic Bubble Burst
CLASSIC BUBBLE BURST IN ROYAL LODGE STAKES
Sir Michael Stoute’s City of Troy put his reputation on the line in the Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket on Sunday and was a very heavily backed favourite from 7-4 down to 11-8 to preserve his unbeaten record.
In a slow run race he never got in a blow at the leaders and finished fourth behind 8-1 chance Leo who completed a wonderful two-year-old double for trainer John Gosden who had won the previous day’s Fillies’ Mile with Nannina.
Leo was subsequently introduced into the 2,000 Guineas market at 33-1 and the favourite George Washington was cliiped from 4-1 to 3-1 with VC Bet who removed City of Troy from their betting for next year’s first classic.
VC Bet - 2,000 Guineas
George Washington 3/1
Horatio Nelson 10/1
Pescatorio 20/1
Art Museum 25/1
Ivan Denisovich 25/1
Dylan Thomas 25/1
Prince Of Light 25/1
Atlantic Waves 33/1
El Fuego 33/1
To Sender 33/1
Morghim 33/1
Sir Percy 33/1
Leo 33/1
Stepping Up 33/1
Amadeus Wolf 40/1
1/4 odds 1,2,3
Sir Michael Stoute’s City of Troy put his reputation on the line in the Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket on Sunday and was a very heavily backed favourite from 7-4 down to 11-8 to preserve his unbeaten record.
In a slow run race he never got in a blow at the leaders and finished fourth behind 8-1 chance Leo who completed a wonderful two-year-old double for trainer John Gosden who had won the previous day’s Fillies’ Mile with Nannina.
Leo was subsequently introduced into the 2,000 Guineas market at 33-1 and the favourite George Washington was cliiped from 4-1 to 3-1 with VC Bet who removed City of Troy from their betting for next year’s first classic.
VC Bet - 2,000 Guineas
George Washington 3/1
Horatio Nelson 10/1
Pescatorio 20/1
Art Museum 25/1
Ivan Denisovich 25/1
Dylan Thomas 25/1
Prince Of Light 25/1
Atlantic Waves 33/1
El Fuego 33/1
To Sender 33/1
Morghim 33/1
Sir Percy 33/1
Leo 33/1
Stepping Up 33/1
Amadeus Wolf 40/1
1/4 odds 1,2,3
Champions League Preview
All the British teams in the Champions League got off to a very encouraging start, but can they keep it up?
If you're tempted to have a bet on any of this week's matches, it's worth remembering that bethilo are offering £25 cash to all new clients** (see details below.) If you're new to spread betting their jargon-free explanations will give you the ideal introduction. Here are our thoughts on the big games:
Ajax v Arsenal
Arsenal have a good record at the Amsterdam Arena. A goalless draw in the 02/03 Champions League group stage was followed up by a 1-0 in the Amsterdam Tournament this summer. Although they will be without Van Persie (suspended) and Henry (injured), Reyes, Bergkamp, Pires and Ljungberg should still provide an effective counter attacking threat. Ajax are a club in transition and their squad is full of similarly average players. Although the Dutch club are the visitor's toughest test in Group B, the Gunners should have enough quality to sneak a win.
Man Utd v Benfica
United played quite well at Villareal, and an away draw against Group D's toughest opponents was a good result. Defensively, United have started the season very well, and should be well equipped to keep Nuno Gomes and Simao quiet. However, the loss of Keane is a huge blow to their already suspect midfield. They're creating too few chances, and will certainly miss the invention of Rooney (suspended). Even so, Benfica shouldn't pose too may problems. Their new manager, Ronald Koeman, is struggling to find a winning formula and a comprehensive defeat at Old Trafford should only add to his woes.
Liverpool v Chelsea
Liverpool's victory at Betis has made them favourites to join Chelsea in the next stage of this competition. However, it's difficult to see them getting more than a point against the visitors. Liverpool have struggled to score in the Premiership, and Chelsea have a particularly miserly defence. This tie will probably be played at a frantic ‘derby' pace that won't suit the home side. Chelsea looked rather average against Anderlecht, and are tending to grind out results. Essien's impressive start for the Blues has compensated for Lampard's loss of form, but they are yet to click in the final third of the field. With both teams struggling to score, a draw may suit both sides.
Inter v Rangers
Although Inter are a slightly overrated side, they will be facing a weak Rangers team. The visitors were rather fortunate to beat Porto, and their domestic performances have been very disappointing. Inter are sweating on the fitness of Adriano, but even without the Brazilian and Veron (suspended) they should have far too much quality. This game is to be played behind closed doors, which could save Rangers fans from experiencing a comprehensive defeat first hand.
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If you're tempted to have a bet on any of this week's matches, it's worth remembering that bethilo are offering £25 cash to all new clients** (see details below.) If you're new to spread betting their jargon-free explanations will give you the ideal introduction. Here are our thoughts on the big games:
Ajax v Arsenal
Arsenal have a good record at the Amsterdam Arena. A goalless draw in the 02/03 Champions League group stage was followed up by a 1-0 in the Amsterdam Tournament this summer. Although they will be without Van Persie (suspended) and Henry (injured), Reyes, Bergkamp, Pires and Ljungberg should still provide an effective counter attacking threat. Ajax are a club in transition and their squad is full of similarly average players. Although the Dutch club are the visitor's toughest test in Group B, the Gunners should have enough quality to sneak a win.
Man Utd v Benfica
United played quite well at Villareal, and an away draw against Group D's toughest opponents was a good result. Defensively, United have started the season very well, and should be well equipped to keep Nuno Gomes and Simao quiet. However, the loss of Keane is a huge blow to their already suspect midfield. They're creating too few chances, and will certainly miss the invention of Rooney (suspended). Even so, Benfica shouldn't pose too may problems. Their new manager, Ronald Koeman, is struggling to find a winning formula and a comprehensive defeat at Old Trafford should only add to his woes.
Liverpool v Chelsea
Liverpool's victory at Betis has made them favourites to join Chelsea in the next stage of this competition. However, it's difficult to see them getting more than a point against the visitors. Liverpool have struggled to score in the Premiership, and Chelsea have a particularly miserly defence. This tie will probably be played at a frantic ‘derby' pace that won't suit the home side. Chelsea looked rather average against Anderlecht, and are tending to grind out results. Essien's impressive start for the Blues has compensated for Lampard's loss of form, but they are yet to click in the final third of the field. With both teams struggling to score, a draw may suit both sides.
Inter v Rangers
Although Inter are a slightly overrated side, they will be facing a weak Rangers team. The visitors were rather fortunate to beat Porto, and their domestic performances have been very disappointing. Inter are sweating on the fitness of Adriano, but even without the Brazilian and Veron (suspended) they should have far too much quality. This game is to be played behind closed doors, which could save Rangers fans from experiencing a comprehensive defeat first hand.
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Saturday, September 24, 2005
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Free Champions League shirt!
Gamebookers are running their free shirt campaign again.
Users simply register and place bet of £30 or more on the outright winner of the Champions League.
Then email freeshirt@gamebookers.co.uk with their choice of any Champions League team.
The promotion will run for one month.
Users simply register and place bet of £30 or more on the outright winner of the Champions League.
Then email freeshirt@gamebookers.co.uk with their choice of any Champions League team.
The promotion will run for one month.
Friday, September 23, 2005
Money For Villa
MONEY FOR ASTON VILLA TO BREAK DEFENCE
VC Bet have issued prices on the first side to score against Chelsea in the Premiership this season. Aston Villa who are their next opponents at Stamford Bridge on Saturday are priced up at 11-4 and Liverpool who entertain the champions at Anfield on October 2 are on offer at 6-4.
Joe Fagan of VC Bet commented “Aston Villa will find it very difficult to breach the title holders at Stamford Bridge at the week-end and no doubt would give anything for one of the seven second-half goals they netted against Wycombe on Tuesday night in the Carling Cup! We have seen support for them at 100-30 and they are now on offer at 11-4. Liverpool will have to show far more attacking enterprise than they did in the recent 0-0 stale-mate with Manchester United when they play hosts to Chelsea on October 2”.
VC Bet
First Side to Score Against Chelsea in Premiership
11/4 ASTON VILLA
6/4 LIVERPOOL
8/1 BOLTON
11/2 EVERTON
14/1 BLACKBURN
11/2 MAN UTD
25/1 NEWCASTLE
OTHERS ON APPLICATION
VC Bet have issued prices on the first side to score against Chelsea in the Premiership this season. Aston Villa who are their next opponents at Stamford Bridge on Saturday are priced up at 11-4 and Liverpool who entertain the champions at Anfield on October 2 are on offer at 6-4.
Joe Fagan of VC Bet commented “Aston Villa will find it very difficult to breach the title holders at Stamford Bridge at the week-end and no doubt would give anything for one of the seven second-half goals they netted against Wycombe on Tuesday night in the Carling Cup! We have seen support for them at 100-30 and they are now on offer at 11-4. Liverpool will have to show far more attacking enterprise than they did in the recent 0-0 stale-mate with Manchester United when they play hosts to Chelsea on October 2”.
VC Bet
First Side to Score Against Chelsea in Premiership
11/4 ASTON VILLA
6/4 LIVERPOOL
8/1 BOLTON
11/2 EVERTON
14/1 BLACKBURN
11/2 MAN UTD
25/1 NEWCASTLE
OTHERS ON APPLICATION
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Get In The Game - with Nigel Ridgway of bet365
FOOTBALL
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CHELSEA TO LEAVE IT LATE AGAIN AT 11/8
Last week we flagged up the fact that Chelsea have been winning their games late on, after grinding down their opposition in the second half. This resulted in a nice 3/1 pay-out on the Draw / Chelsea double result in their match against Charlton, and similar betting tactics can pay off again this week in their match against Aston Villa.
Villa (12/1) are unlikely to upset Chelsea, but they’ve done enough in their previous two away matches this season to suggest that they can keep the score line respectable. And, since Chelsea have yet to concede in the Premiership (and Villa have failed to score in their last three visits to the Bridge), we can also be confident about backing them to win to nil at 11/8 (another winning bet last week at 6/4). The game is not live on TV but, as we bet all Premiership matches ‘In-Play’, we’re also giving you the option to get stuck into the Blues before the start of the second half, when they’re likely to be a better price than the current 2/9.
WHO WILL SCORE FIRST AGAINST CHELSEA?
With six games, eighteen points, and a big fat zero in the goals against column, the Premiership title race already looks over (currently 2/7 Chelsea). And, with the Chelsea clean sheet run likely to go on for at least another week, we’re betting on which side will score first against them in the Premiership this season. Saturday’s potential ‘lambs to the slaughter’, Aston Villa, are 6/4 to breach the watertight defence first, with a goal-shy Liverpool (October 2nd) next best at 7/4. With matches against Bolton (13/2), Everton (9/1), and Blackburn (28/1) also on the horizon, it’s difficult to find a winner in this ‘market’. In fact, we might have to wait until Man United (16/1) on November 6th to get paid out!
START YOUR ACCA AT THE BRIDGE
Chelsea may be on the skinny side this weekend, but they can still get our Premiership accas off to a great start. Betting purists will say that you shouldn’t be placing multiple bets, but this is one way of getting rich cheaply, and there’s nothing wrong with a speculative wager on a Saturday afternoon – plus you’re assured of getting some extra value with our Premiership Accumulator Bonus! This weekend, Chelsea are home bankers, but the remaining selections are all fancied to win on their travels.
Charlton (6/4) have been phenomenal on the road this season (three out of three), and they look set for another nice away day against the Baggies. Wigan have adjusted to life in the top flight rather well, and are a touch of value at 3/1 to beat a struggling Everton, while Liverpool (11/10) can get the better of Birmingham in Saturdays’ live lunchtime encounter (ko 12.45).
A £25 acca on all four selections this weekend pays out £673.75 - that includes a bet365 bonus of 5% (up to 60% on offer every weekend in the Premiership).
Weekend Premiership Picks:
Draw / Chelsea @ 7/2; Chelsea to win to nil @ 11/8
Charlton to beat West Brom @ 6/4
Wigan to beat Everton @ 3/1
Liverpool to beat Birmingham @ 11/10
4-fold on Chelsea (2/9), Charlton (6/4), Wigan (3/1) and Liverpool
(11/10)
HORSE RACING
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LIKE FATHER LIKE SON – DUBAWI 7/4 FOR QEII STAKES GLORY
There’s no doubt that Dubawi has the class to win the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (4.20), and he’s our 7/4 market leader to emulate his sire Dubai Millennium with victory in Britain’s most prestigious mile race. Original fears that the ground was going to be fast have been allayed by recent rain, but connections would still like to see even more before race day. There was plenty of give underfoot when the Godolphin horse won the Irish Guineas and last time out in France, but he was all at sea on a firm surface in the 2000 Guineas back in May.
That said, it could be worth taking a chance on Starcraft at 9/4. The Aussie import was top-class Down Under, and finally showed the Europeans what he was capable of when making all to rout his rivals in the Group 1 Prix du Moulin at Longchamp at the beginning of September. Similar tactics are likely to be employed on Saturday, and he’s fancied to pull clear of his rivals once he meets the rising ground at Newmarket.
bet365 latest Queen Elizabeth II Stakes prices
Dubawi 7/4, Starcraft 9/4, Rakti 9/4, Mullins Bay, Chic 10/1, others on bet365 website
LET’S GO NATIVE – CORAL’S THE ONE TO BE ON
There’s a cracking jumps card for the time of year at Market Rasen on Saturday, which (providing the ground is suitable) could feature the reappearance of 2004 Stayers Hurdle winner Iris’s Gift in the novice chase (2.45), The Jonjo O’Neil eight-year-old is expected to make up into a top-class staying chaser this season, and has already been well-backed for the Gold Cup (now 20/1). A word of warning, however, he’s almost certainly going to need the race on his first run since March, in which case the Nicky Richards-trained Native Coral looks the one to be on. Trainer Peter Bowen has a great record at the track, and his Football Crazy can follow up last year’s win in the opening handicap hurdle (2.10).
CASH IN WITH OUR CHANNEL 4 OFFER
Channel 4 cameras will be showing four races from the meeting at Market Rasen (as well as three from Haydock), which is great news if you can find the winner of any of the televised races here at bet365. Back a winner at 4/1, or bigger, and we’ll give you a free bet (up to £50) on the next live Channel 4 race.
GOLF
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INTERNATIONALS VALUE AT 11/8 FOR PRESIDENTS CUP
Th Sep 22 - 17.00 (SS1)
Fr Sep 23 - 17.00 BST (SS1)
Sa Sep 24 - 17.00 BST (SS2)
Su Sep 25 - 17.00 BST (SS2)
The United States are as short as 4/7 to win this week’s Presidents Cup on home soil, but there are a number of question marks hanging over Team USA. World No.1, Tiger Woods (3/1 to top-score for the States), has not played competitive golf since finishing 40th in the Deutsche Bank Championship, while Phil Mickelson, who finished down the field in the 84 Lumber Classic, is not renowned for his team golf. To add to captain Jack Nicklaus’ concerns, star player David Toms was hospitalized with heart problems during the first round last week. On the rankings, the US are the better side but, at the odds, the bet’s going on the Internationals at 11/8.
President’s Cup Pick- Internationals @ 11/8
HOME FROM HOME - BACK J J FOR TEXAS OPEN AT 66/1
Several of the players at the front of the betting for this week’s Texas Open look opposable due to being out of form – 20/1 favourite Chad Campbell has posted only one top-ten since April – so it’s time to get stuck into some genuine each way shots at bigger prices. And, as Texans (and Texas
residents) do particularly well in this event (last year’s winner Bart Bryant was the 16th Texan to win his home event), we’ll pin our hopes this week on a trio of natives
J J Henry reached a landmark birthday (30) in April, which is often an incentive for a player to up his game, and he’s since put in some decent finishes (4th in the Reno-Tahoe). He’s still looking to break his Tour duck but, with two top-5’s in four years on this track, this could be the week he does it. He rates a cracking each way bet at 66/1, along with Texas-born-and-bred, Hunter Mahan (80/1), who also looks to have the measure of the course (Tied 17th 2003, 5th 2004).
Finally, Harrison Frazar looks too good to miss at a juicy 80/1. He’s yet to fire in this event, but produced one of his better performances of the season last time out in the Lumber Classic, finishing with a 64 to grab 17th place. As he’s currently 135th in the money list, he could do with a few dollars this week to ensure his automatic playing rights for next season (only the top-125 at the end of the season qualify). That should be the incentive he needs to at least get into our five places this week. Of course, once the event tees off, we’ll have live in-play betting right up to the final putt on Sunday night.
Texas Open Three Off The Tee- J J Henry @ 66/1; Hunter Mahan @ 80/1; Harrison Frazar @ 80/1 (Each-way ¼ odds 1.2.3.4.5.)
Get in the game and be lucky!
Nigel
NIGEL RIDGWAY, an experienced punter and betting shop owner of many years, believes that "The key to successful gambling is getting value for money."
Nigel was once forced by local bookmakers, to stop writing a tipping column in a UK newspaper, because he was costing them a fortune. Find out what offers and lines are hot at bet365.com
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CHELSEA TO LEAVE IT LATE AGAIN AT 11/8
Last week we flagged up the fact that Chelsea have been winning their games late on, after grinding down their opposition in the second half. This resulted in a nice 3/1 pay-out on the Draw / Chelsea double result in their match against Charlton, and similar betting tactics can pay off again this week in their match against Aston Villa.
Villa (12/1) are unlikely to upset Chelsea, but they’ve done enough in their previous two away matches this season to suggest that they can keep the score line respectable. And, since Chelsea have yet to concede in the Premiership (and Villa have failed to score in their last three visits to the Bridge), we can also be confident about backing them to win to nil at 11/8 (another winning bet last week at 6/4). The game is not live on TV but, as we bet all Premiership matches ‘In-Play’, we’re also giving you the option to get stuck into the Blues before the start of the second half, when they’re likely to be a better price than the current 2/9.
WHO WILL SCORE FIRST AGAINST CHELSEA?
With six games, eighteen points, and a big fat zero in the goals against column, the Premiership title race already looks over (currently 2/7 Chelsea). And, with the Chelsea clean sheet run likely to go on for at least another week, we’re betting on which side will score first against them in the Premiership this season. Saturday’s potential ‘lambs to the slaughter’, Aston Villa, are 6/4 to breach the watertight defence first, with a goal-shy Liverpool (October 2nd) next best at 7/4. With matches against Bolton (13/2), Everton (9/1), and Blackburn (28/1) also on the horizon, it’s difficult to find a winner in this ‘market’. In fact, we might have to wait until Man United (16/1) on November 6th to get paid out!
START YOUR ACCA AT THE BRIDGE
Chelsea may be on the skinny side this weekend, but they can still get our Premiership accas off to a great start. Betting purists will say that you shouldn’t be placing multiple bets, but this is one way of getting rich cheaply, and there’s nothing wrong with a speculative wager on a Saturday afternoon – plus you’re assured of getting some extra value with our Premiership Accumulator Bonus! This weekend, Chelsea are home bankers, but the remaining selections are all fancied to win on their travels.
Charlton (6/4) have been phenomenal on the road this season (three out of three), and they look set for another nice away day against the Baggies. Wigan have adjusted to life in the top flight rather well, and are a touch of value at 3/1 to beat a struggling Everton, while Liverpool (11/10) can get the better of Birmingham in Saturdays’ live lunchtime encounter (ko 12.45).
A £25 acca on all four selections this weekend pays out £673.75 - that includes a bet365 bonus of 5% (up to 60% on offer every weekend in the Premiership).
Weekend Premiership Picks:
Draw / Chelsea @ 7/2; Chelsea to win to nil @ 11/8
Charlton to beat West Brom @ 6/4
Wigan to beat Everton @ 3/1
Liverpool to beat Birmingham @ 11/10
4-fold on Chelsea (2/9), Charlton (6/4), Wigan (3/1) and Liverpool
(11/10)
HORSE RACING
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LIKE FATHER LIKE SON – DUBAWI 7/4 FOR QEII STAKES GLORY
There’s no doubt that Dubawi has the class to win the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (4.20), and he’s our 7/4 market leader to emulate his sire Dubai Millennium with victory in Britain’s most prestigious mile race. Original fears that the ground was going to be fast have been allayed by recent rain, but connections would still like to see even more before race day. There was plenty of give underfoot when the Godolphin horse won the Irish Guineas and last time out in France, but he was all at sea on a firm surface in the 2000 Guineas back in May.
That said, it could be worth taking a chance on Starcraft at 9/4. The Aussie import was top-class Down Under, and finally showed the Europeans what he was capable of when making all to rout his rivals in the Group 1 Prix du Moulin at Longchamp at the beginning of September. Similar tactics are likely to be employed on Saturday, and he’s fancied to pull clear of his rivals once he meets the rising ground at Newmarket.
bet365 latest Queen Elizabeth II Stakes prices
Dubawi 7/4, Starcraft 9/4, Rakti 9/4, Mullins Bay, Chic 10/1, others on bet365 website
LET’S GO NATIVE – CORAL’S THE ONE TO BE ON
There’s a cracking jumps card for the time of year at Market Rasen on Saturday, which (providing the ground is suitable) could feature the reappearance of 2004 Stayers Hurdle winner Iris’s Gift in the novice chase (2.45), The Jonjo O’Neil eight-year-old is expected to make up into a top-class staying chaser this season, and has already been well-backed for the Gold Cup (now 20/1). A word of warning, however, he’s almost certainly going to need the race on his first run since March, in which case the Nicky Richards-trained Native Coral looks the one to be on. Trainer Peter Bowen has a great record at the track, and his Football Crazy can follow up last year’s win in the opening handicap hurdle (2.10).
CASH IN WITH OUR CHANNEL 4 OFFER
Channel 4 cameras will be showing four races from the meeting at Market Rasen (as well as three from Haydock), which is great news if you can find the winner of any of the televised races here at bet365. Back a winner at 4/1, or bigger, and we’ll give you a free bet (up to £50) on the next live Channel 4 race.
GOLF
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INTERNATIONALS VALUE AT 11/8 FOR PRESIDENTS CUP
Th Sep 22 - 17.00 (SS1)
Fr Sep 23 - 17.00 BST (SS1)
Sa Sep 24 - 17.00 BST (SS2)
Su Sep 25 - 17.00 BST (SS2)
The United States are as short as 4/7 to win this week’s Presidents Cup on home soil, but there are a number of question marks hanging over Team USA. World No.1, Tiger Woods (3/1 to top-score for the States), has not played competitive golf since finishing 40th in the Deutsche Bank Championship, while Phil Mickelson, who finished down the field in the 84 Lumber Classic, is not renowned for his team golf. To add to captain Jack Nicklaus’ concerns, star player David Toms was hospitalized with heart problems during the first round last week. On the rankings, the US are the better side but, at the odds, the bet’s going on the Internationals at 11/8.
President’s Cup Pick- Internationals @ 11/8
HOME FROM HOME - BACK J J FOR TEXAS OPEN AT 66/1
Several of the players at the front of the betting for this week’s Texas Open look opposable due to being out of form – 20/1 favourite Chad Campbell has posted only one top-ten since April – so it’s time to get stuck into some genuine each way shots at bigger prices. And, as Texans (and Texas
residents) do particularly well in this event (last year’s winner Bart Bryant was the 16th Texan to win his home event), we’ll pin our hopes this week on a trio of natives
J J Henry reached a landmark birthday (30) in April, which is often an incentive for a player to up his game, and he’s since put in some decent finishes (4th in the Reno-Tahoe). He’s still looking to break his Tour duck but, with two top-5’s in four years on this track, this could be the week he does it. He rates a cracking each way bet at 66/1, along with Texas-born-and-bred, Hunter Mahan (80/1), who also looks to have the measure of the course (Tied 17th 2003, 5th 2004).
Finally, Harrison Frazar looks too good to miss at a juicy 80/1. He’s yet to fire in this event, but produced one of his better performances of the season last time out in the Lumber Classic, finishing with a 64 to grab 17th place. As he’s currently 135th in the money list, he could do with a few dollars this week to ensure his automatic playing rights for next season (only the top-125 at the end of the season qualify). That should be the incentive he needs to at least get into our five places this week. Of course, once the event tees off, we’ll have live in-play betting right up to the final putt on Sunday night.
Texas Open Three Off The Tee- J J Henry @ 66/1; Hunter Mahan @ 80/1; Harrison Frazar @ 80/1 (Each-way ¼ odds 1.2.3.4.5.)
Get in the game and be lucky!
Nigel
NIGEL RIDGWAY, an experienced punter and betting shop owner of many years, believes that "The key to successful gambling is getting value for money."
Nigel was once forced by local bookmakers, to stop writing a tipping column in a UK newspaper, because he was costing them a fortune. Find out what offers and lines are hot at bet365.com
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes Preview
The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes is the big race from Newmarket this Saturday.
Tempted to have a punt on the runners?
If so, check out the spread betting markets at Sporting Index. They’re offering all new clients a refund of up to £50 if your first bet is a loser**, and £100 cash** to get started with (details below). Here are our thoughts ahead of the big race:
Rakt Up
Last year’s winner Rakti has solid claims to defend the crown he won at Ascot last September. He looked excellent when he rode to victory in the Group 1 Lockinge Stakes at Newbury in May, and should be good enough to repeat that.
A course winner in the 2003 Champion Stakes, the drying ground and a rest since Royal Ascot are positive factors behind this ‘machine’s’ chances.
The drying ground could be bad news for Rakti’s main rival, and current favourite, Dubawi. Arguably best on good ground, Godolphin’s charge snatched the unbeaten record of French super filly Divine Proportions on his last start.
To his credit, he has also defeated Oratoria this season. His form suggests he’s the one to beat. However, the way he hangs under pressure, and his inability to handle the Newmarket ‘dip’ in the Guineas, suggest he might be one to oppose on Saturday.
Australian superstar Starcraft was successful in his last start at Longchamp. He made all that day and probably stole the race, something which is unlikely this weekend. Trainer Luca Cumani has previously enjoyed success in this race with another import, Falbrav. However, Starcraft is probably not in that league and would need an extra couple of furlongs at this level.
Chic is looking good for a place. After successfully defending her Celebration Mile title at Goodwood in August, she went to Ireland for the Matron Stakes. She was given an ‘interesting’ ride by Christophe Soumillon, which brought a couple of raised eyebrows from trainer Sir Michael Stoute during a post race interview. Improving with age, her style of running will be suited by the likely fast pace, and Newmarket’s stiff finish may be enough to help her reel ‘em in during the dying strides.
Free £100 Cash for New Clients**
If you haven’t got a Sporting Index account yet, it’s a good time to take advantage of the £100 cash on offer:
Open a Sporting Index account* and place five sports bets, where each bet could win or lose you £20, and you can claim a free £100 straight into your account**.
First Bet Refund**
That’s not all, Sporting Index will also refund your losses (up to £50) if your first bet is a loser!**
*Credit and suitability checks, **terms and conditions apply. See site for further details about an account with Sporting Index. Sports spread betting involves a high level of risk and you can lose more than your original stake. It is not suitable for everyone so please ensure that you understand the risks involved and only bet with money you can afford to lose. Sporting Index is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
Horse Racing Promotion for All Clients**
Buy (bet ‘high’ on) any horse in either the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on Saturday, or the Cumberland Stakes on Sunday, and if it wins Sporting Index will add an extra 2 points per length it wins by.**
For full details of these offers, and to open your Sporting Index account, visit the site.
The information contained herein is for your general information and use. In particular, it does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by Sporting Index Ltd and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making (or refraining to make) any specific decisions.
Tempted to have a punt on the runners?
If so, check out the spread betting markets at Sporting Index. They’re offering all new clients a refund of up to £50 if your first bet is a loser**, and £100 cash** to get started with (details below). Here are our thoughts ahead of the big race:
Rakt Up
Last year’s winner Rakti has solid claims to defend the crown he won at Ascot last September. He looked excellent when he rode to victory in the Group 1 Lockinge Stakes at Newbury in May, and should be good enough to repeat that.
A course winner in the 2003 Champion Stakes, the drying ground and a rest since Royal Ascot are positive factors behind this ‘machine’s’ chances.
The drying ground could be bad news for Rakti’s main rival, and current favourite, Dubawi. Arguably best on good ground, Godolphin’s charge snatched the unbeaten record of French super filly Divine Proportions on his last start.
To his credit, he has also defeated Oratoria this season. His form suggests he’s the one to beat. However, the way he hangs under pressure, and his inability to handle the Newmarket ‘dip’ in the Guineas, suggest he might be one to oppose on Saturday.
Australian superstar Starcraft was successful in his last start at Longchamp. He made all that day and probably stole the race, something which is unlikely this weekend. Trainer Luca Cumani has previously enjoyed success in this race with another import, Falbrav. However, Starcraft is probably not in that league and would need an extra couple of furlongs at this level.
Chic is looking good for a place. After successfully defending her Celebration Mile title at Goodwood in August, she went to Ireland for the Matron Stakes. She was given an ‘interesting’ ride by Christophe Soumillon, which brought a couple of raised eyebrows from trainer Sir Michael Stoute during a post race interview. Improving with age, her style of running will be suited by the likely fast pace, and Newmarket’s stiff finish may be enough to help her reel ‘em in during the dying strides.
Free £100 Cash for New Clients**
If you haven’t got a Sporting Index account yet, it’s a good time to take advantage of the £100 cash on offer:
Open a Sporting Index account* and place five sports bets, where each bet could win or lose you £20, and you can claim a free £100 straight into your account**.
First Bet Refund**
That’s not all, Sporting Index will also refund your losses (up to £50) if your first bet is a loser!**
*Credit and suitability checks, **terms and conditions apply. See site for further details about an account with Sporting Index. Sports spread betting involves a high level of risk and you can lose more than your original stake. It is not suitable for everyone so please ensure that you understand the risks involved and only bet with money you can afford to lose. Sporting Index is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
Horse Racing Promotion for All Clients**
Buy (bet ‘high’ on) any horse in either the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on Saturday, or the Cumberland Stakes on Sunday, and if it wins Sporting Index will add an extra 2 points per length it wins by.**
For full details of these offers, and to open your Sporting Index account, visit the site.
Premiership Golden Boot Index
With the Premiership season now in full swing, it’s a good time to look at some long-term football markets. Punters can often find some decent value at this early stage, and the Sporting Index Premiership Golden Boot Index is no exception. If you’re new to spread betting, take advantage of the £150 per goal football bet that’s on offer to new clients** (details below), and read on for an explanation of how the Golden Boot Index works:
How does the Index work?
The Premiership Golden Boot Index is one of the most popular football spread betting markets. At the beginning of the season, Sporting Index chooses 16 of the Premiership’s top strikers, and then makes a prediction on how each striker will fare over the course of the season.
Each striker’s position on the Golden Boot Index is determined by a points system. The number of points awarded to a player is based on where Sporting Index think each striker will finish the season, in terms of goals, in relation to the other 15 players chosen.
Points are awarded as follows:
1st place = 60pts, 2nd = 40pts, 3rd = 30pts, 4th = 25pts, 5th = 20pts, 6th = 15pts, 7th = 10pts, 8th = 5pts, other = 0pts
Example
Take Arsenal’s Jose Antonio Reyes as an example.
Sporting Index is currently predicting 8 to 11 points for the Spaniard. You therefore have a relatively straightforward choice to make:
a) Will he finish the season in higher than 7th place (and be awarded 15pts or more)?
or
b) Will Reyes finish the season in lower than 7th place (and be awarded 5pts or less)?
Let’s say you think that Reyes is set to bang in the goals this season, and will finish higher than 7th on the Golden Boot Index. You would therefore buy (bet ‘high’) at 11 points for the stake of your choice e.g. £5 per point.
If Reyes goes on to have a free-scoring season, and finishes 4th in the Golden Boot Index with a total of 25 points, you would win 14 times your stake:
(25 – 11) x your stake = 14 x £5 = £70 profit
However, you could also end up losing more than your original stake. Let’s say you bet ‘high’ on Reyes at 11 points, but his season is plagued by injuries and he ends up finishing outside the top 8 positions on the Golden Boot Index. Reyes would be awarded 0 pts and you would therefore lose 11 times your stake:
(0 – 11) x your stake = -11 x £5 = £55 loss
Remember that with the Premiership Golden Boot Index, it’s not the number of goals each striker scores that counts, it’s how well they do in relation to the other 15 players on the Index that really matters.
£150 Football Bet for New Clients
If you’re new to spread betting, take advantage of the free football bet that Sporting Index is offering to new clients**:
Open a Sporting Index account* before 30th October, place five sports bets and claim a free £150 per goal bet on any live Premiership, Championship or League match. Each qualifying bet must be able to win or lose you £20.**
First Bet Refund
They’ll also refund your losses (up to £50) if your first bet is a loser.**
*Credit and suitability checks, **terms and conditions apply. See site for further details about an account with Sporting Index. Sports spread betting involves a high level of risk and you can lose more than your original stake. It is not suitable for everyone so please ensure that you understand the risks involved and only bet with money you can afford to lose. Sporting Index is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
For full details of all these offers, and to open your Sporting Index account, visit the site.
The information contained herein is for your general information and use. In particular, it does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by Sporting Index Ltd and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making (or refraining to make) any specific decisions
How does the Index work?
The Premiership Golden Boot Index is one of the most popular football spread betting markets. At the beginning of the season, Sporting Index chooses 16 of the Premiership’s top strikers, and then makes a prediction on how each striker will fare over the course of the season.
Each striker’s position on the Golden Boot Index is determined by a points system. The number of points awarded to a player is based on where Sporting Index think each striker will finish the season, in terms of goals, in relation to the other 15 players chosen.
Points are awarded as follows:
1st place = 60pts, 2nd = 40pts, 3rd = 30pts, 4th = 25pts, 5th = 20pts, 6th = 15pts, 7th = 10pts, 8th = 5pts, other = 0pts
Example
Take Arsenal’s Jose Antonio Reyes as an example.
Sporting Index is currently predicting 8 to 11 points for the Spaniard. You therefore have a relatively straightforward choice to make:
a) Will he finish the season in higher than 7th place (and be awarded 15pts or more)?
or
b) Will Reyes finish the season in lower than 7th place (and be awarded 5pts or less)?
Let’s say you think that Reyes is set to bang in the goals this season, and will finish higher than 7th on the Golden Boot Index. You would therefore buy (bet ‘high’) at 11 points for the stake of your choice e.g. £5 per point.
If Reyes goes on to have a free-scoring season, and finishes 4th in the Golden Boot Index with a total of 25 points, you would win 14 times your stake:
(25 – 11) x your stake = 14 x £5 = £70 profit
However, you could also end up losing more than your original stake. Let’s say you bet ‘high’ on Reyes at 11 points, but his season is plagued by injuries and he ends up finishing outside the top 8 positions on the Golden Boot Index. Reyes would be awarded 0 pts and you would therefore lose 11 times your stake:
(0 – 11) x your stake = -11 x £5 = £55 loss
Remember that with the Premiership Golden Boot Index, it’s not the number of goals each striker scores that counts, it’s how well they do in relation to the other 15 players on the Index that really matters.
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They’ll also refund your losses (up to £50) if your first bet is a loser.**
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Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
Chandler Fears Dubawi
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
Newmarket this week-end features the Festival meeting transferred from Ascot and those two words “Ascot Festival” still send shivers down the spine of VC Bet’s chairman Victor Chandler “ It was nine years ago when that “Demon” Dettori rode all seven winners going through a fiercely competitive card to land a 25,095-1 seven-timer. I have always been an admirer of Frankie but on that particular day he was bookie enemy number one!"
Commented Chandler “I am not expecting a repeat of history this Saturday – there are only six races - but obviously Frankie has a great chance of landing the featured QE II Stakes on the hot favourite Dubawi. This one went into winter quarters as favourite for the colt’s classics but was an early season disappointment. However he bounced back with a convincing win in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and stepped up on that performance when landing the Jacques le Marois at Deauville last month. He is the one they all have to beat”.
VC Bet Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
13-8 Dubawi
5-2 Starcraft
5-2 Rakti
9-1 Chic]
9-1 Mullins Bay
14-1 Sleeping Indian
25-1 Virginia Waters
25-1 Layman
100-1 Council Member
150-1 Ballast
Each Way 1/5 1-2-3. All Quoted
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
Newmarket this week-end features the Festival meeting transferred from Ascot and those two words “Ascot Festival” still send shivers down the spine of VC Bet’s chairman Victor Chandler “ It was nine years ago when that “Demon” Dettori rode all seven winners going through a fiercely competitive card to land a 25,095-1 seven-timer. I have always been an admirer of Frankie but on that particular day he was bookie enemy number one!"
Commented Chandler “I am not expecting a repeat of history this Saturday – there are only six races - but obviously Frankie has a great chance of landing the featured QE II Stakes on the hot favourite Dubawi. This one went into winter quarters as favourite for the colt’s classics but was an early season disappointment. However he bounced back with a convincing win in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and stepped up on that performance when landing the Jacques le Marois at Deauville last month. He is the one they all have to beat”.
VC Bet Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
13-8 Dubawi
5-2 Starcraft
5-2 Rakti
9-1 Chic]
9-1 Mullins Bay
14-1 Sleeping Indian
25-1 Virginia Waters
25-1 Layman
100-1 Council Member
150-1 Ballast
Each Way 1/5 1-2-3. All Quoted
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
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Monday, September 19, 2005
O'Brien 2,000 Domination
O’BRIEN’S GUINEAS DOMINATION
Aidan O’Brien’s stable continues to dominate the betting for next year’s 2,000 Guineas and his National Stakes winner George Washington consolidated his position at the head of the market for next year’s classic with VC Bet.
He remains their 4-1 favourite after overcoming early problems in running and that position seems justified according to PR Manager Neal Wilkins who commented “George Washington appeared to stumble after coming out of the stalls and Kieren Fallon gave him plenty of time to recover. He did just that despite hanging to the left and clearly has immense talent and has set a standard for the others to beat”.
O’Brien who also scored in the Listed race with Art Museum, who made it two out of two and is quoted at 25-1 for the 2,000 Guineas, is responsible for five of the first six in the ante-post betting.
VC Bet 2,000 Guineas
4 George Washington
12 Horatio Nelson
16 City Of Troy
20 Pescatorio
25 Ivan Denisovich
25 Art Museum
25 Prince Of Light
33 Morghim
33 To Sender
33 Sir Percy
33 Amadeus Wolf
33 El Fuego
33 Atlantic Waves
Each Way 1/4 odds 1-2-3 Others On Request
Aidan O’Brien’s stable continues to dominate the betting for next year’s 2,000 Guineas and his National Stakes winner George Washington consolidated his position at the head of the market for next year’s classic with VC Bet.
He remains their 4-1 favourite after overcoming early problems in running and that position seems justified according to PR Manager Neal Wilkins who commented “George Washington appeared to stumble after coming out of the stalls and Kieren Fallon gave him plenty of time to recover. He did just that despite hanging to the left and clearly has immense talent and has set a standard for the others to beat”.
O’Brien who also scored in the Listed race with Art Museum, who made it two out of two and is quoted at 25-1 for the 2,000 Guineas, is responsible for five of the first six in the ante-post betting.
VC Bet 2,000 Guineas
4 George Washington
12 Horatio Nelson
16 City Of Troy
20 Pescatorio
25 Ivan Denisovich
25 Art Museum
25 Prince Of Light
33 Morghim
33 To Sender
33 Sir Percy
33 Amadeus Wolf
33 El Fuego
33 Atlantic Waves
Each Way 1/4 odds 1-2-3 Others On Request
Expensive Setback for Flashy
EXPENSIVE SET-BACK FOR FLASHY
Flashy Wing’s unbeaten record came to an end when she was caught in the last strides of the Watership Down Stud Sales Race at Newbury on Saturday by the Chris Wall trained Expensive. However she still retains her place at the head of the market for next year’s 1,000 Guineas with VC Bet and is unchanged at 7-1 despite the reversal at the Berkshire course.
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins reasoned “Flashy Wings raced up the middle of the track and had nothing left to race with after the two-furlong marker. The stands’ side appeared to be favoured and if she had anything to race with I am sure she would still be unbeaten. It must also be remembered that she was conceding 4lbs to the winner Expensive”.
Trainer Mick Channon had no regrets running his filly in the sales race rather than the more conventional route of the Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket later in the autumn. “I originally thought it was the right place to come and I still think it was the right place. We got beat and we have got to get on with it. It’s about the winner, not about us. We live to fight another day”. Channon was putting a brave face on it having also suffered another recent setback when losing his other 1,000 Guineas contender Silca’s Sister to Godolphin.
1,000 Guineas VC Bet
7-1 Flashy Wings
8-1 Rumplestiltskin
10-1 Silca’s Sister
20-1 La Chunga
20-1 Nidhaal
20-1 Chenchikova
25-1 Mostaqeleh
25-1 New Girlfriend
25-1 Nasheej
25-1 Confidential Lad
33-1 and upwards others
1/4 odds 1,2,3
Flashy Wing’s unbeaten record came to an end when she was caught in the last strides of the Watership Down Stud Sales Race at Newbury on Saturday by the Chris Wall trained Expensive. However she still retains her place at the head of the market for next year’s 1,000 Guineas with VC Bet and is unchanged at 7-1 despite the reversal at the Berkshire course.
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins reasoned “Flashy Wings raced up the middle of the track and had nothing left to race with after the two-furlong marker. The stands’ side appeared to be favoured and if she had anything to race with I am sure she would still be unbeaten. It must also be remembered that she was conceding 4lbs to the winner Expensive”.
Trainer Mick Channon had no regrets running his filly in the sales race rather than the more conventional route of the Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket later in the autumn. “I originally thought it was the right place to come and I still think it was the right place. We got beat and we have got to get on with it. It’s about the winner, not about us. We live to fight another day”. Channon was putting a brave face on it having also suffered another recent setback when losing his other 1,000 Guineas contender Silca’s Sister to Godolphin.
1,000 Guineas VC Bet
7-1 Flashy Wings
8-1 Rumplestiltskin
10-1 Silca’s Sister
20-1 La Chunga
20-1 Nidhaal
20-1 Chenchikova
25-1 Mostaqeleh
25-1 New Girlfriend
25-1 Nasheej
25-1 Confidential Lad
33-1 and upwards others
1/4 odds 1,2,3
Unbreachable Chelsea
FIRST SIDE TO SCORE AGAINST CHELSEA
VC Bet have issued prices on the first side to score against Chelsea in the Premiership this season.
Aston Villa who are their next opponents at Stamford Bridge next Saturday are priced up at 100-30 and Liverpool who entertain the champions at Anfield on October 2 are on offer at 6-4.
Joe Fagan of VC Bet commented “Aston Villa will find it very difficult to breach the title holders at Stamford Bridge at the week-end and Liverpool will have to show far more attacking intentions than they did in the recent 0-0 stale-mate with Manchester United when they play hosts to Chelsea on October 2”.
VC Bet First Side to Score Against Chelsea in Premiership
10/3 ASTON VILLA
6/4 LIVERPOOL
8/1 BOLTON
11/2 EVERTON
14/1 BLACKBURN
11/2 MAN UTD 25/1
NEWCASTLE
OTHERS ON APPLICATION
VC Bet have issued prices on the first side to score against Chelsea in the Premiership this season.
Aston Villa who are their next opponents at Stamford Bridge next Saturday are priced up at 100-30 and Liverpool who entertain the champions at Anfield on October 2 are on offer at 6-4.
Joe Fagan of VC Bet commented “Aston Villa will find it very difficult to breach the title holders at Stamford Bridge at the week-end and Liverpool will have to show far more attacking intentions than they did in the recent 0-0 stale-mate with Manchester United when they play hosts to Chelsea on October 2”.
VC Bet First Side to Score Against Chelsea in Premiership
10/3 ASTON VILLA
6/4 LIVERPOOL
8/1 BOLTON
11/2 EVERTON
14/1 BLACKBURN
11/2 MAN UTD 25/1
NEWCASTLE
OTHERS ON APPLICATION
Friday, September 16, 2005
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TV Sport - Irish St. Leger Preview
Take a different perspective on your punting, spread betting bookies bethilo allow you to back a strong horse as normal, but also allow you to bet against those you think will under perform. With a free £25 cash on offer to all new clients** (details below), it's the perfect time to try something different. Here are our thoughts on the Irish St. Leger:
Wise Words
This Saturday the Irish St Leger takes place at The Curragh, and unlike the English equivalent is an open age race. All eyes will be on Vinnie Roe as he attempts to win the race for a remarkable 5th successive year. However, at the age of seven it's possible that his best days are behind, particularly when you consider that he's only just recovered from injury.
The two obvious threats to Vinnie Roe would appear to be Yeats and Shalapour.
Shalapour did not run as a two year old, but has made rapid progress at three. He produced his best performance two runs ago in the Irish Derby, where he chased home Arc favourite Hurricane Run, and subsequent English St Leger winner Scorpion. That sort of performance would give him an outstanding chance, but he was slightly disappointing last time out at Leopardstown, despite finishing in front of Vinnie Roe.
Yeats is also in with a real chance at The Curragh. He won the Group 1 Coronation Cup at Epsom earlier in the year before disappointing in France. He has since been given a break before the autumn campaign, and despite being a four year old, is still open to plenty of improvement.
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Wise Words
This Saturday the Irish St Leger takes place at The Curragh, and unlike the English equivalent is an open age race. All eyes will be on Vinnie Roe as he attempts to win the race for a remarkable 5th successive year. However, at the age of seven it's possible that his best days are behind, particularly when you consider that he's only just recovered from injury.
The two obvious threats to Vinnie Roe would appear to be Yeats and Shalapour.
Shalapour did not run as a two year old, but has made rapid progress at three. He produced his best performance two runs ago in the Irish Derby, where he chased home Arc favourite Hurricane Run, and subsequent English St Leger winner Scorpion. That sort of performance would give him an outstanding chance, but he was slightly disappointing last time out at Leopardstown, despite finishing in front of Vinnie Roe.
Yeats is also in with a real chance at The Curragh. He won the Group 1 Coronation Cup at Epsom earlier in the year before disappointing in France. He has since been given a break before the autumn campaign, and despite being a four year old, is still open to plenty of improvement.
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For full details of the above offers, and to open your account, visit the bethilo site here
TV Sport - Premiership
There are three cracking games coming up on the box, which should keep the punters busy all weekend. For those of you tempted to have a flutter on any of the action, bethilo are offering £25cash to all new clients** (see details below.) If you're new to spread betting their range of markets and jargon free explanations will give you the ideal introduction.
Here are our thoughts on all the big games, to help you get started.
Villa v Spurs
Villa were dreadful at West Ham on Monday but are unlikely to be such a pushover for a second game running. Although it's been an unspectacular start for O'Leary's men, they are unbeaten at home so far. Much has been made of the scoring potential of the Baros/Phillips partnership, but in reality they will do well to score more than 20 goals between them this season. Sorensen has been very shaky in goal so far, but fortunately for Villa, Spurs are finding it difficult to score. With Mido suspended, Spurs attacking options are somewhat limited. Rasiak may struggle to cut it in the Premiership, and Spurs have an unbalanced look about them so far. bethilo are predicting 2.3 to 2.5 Total Goals for this game, and with plenty of defensive midfielders on display this could easily be a low scoring draw.
Liverpool v Man Utd
United have a decent record at Anfield in recent seasons, winning by a single goal on their last three visits. bethilo are predicting another tight game, with the visitors priced up to edge it by 0.0 to 0.2 goals. However, Gerrard returns for Liverpool and his partnership with Hamman may be too strong for a Keane-less United midfield. So far Smith hasn't looked great as a holding midfielder, his tackling and distribution aren't up to the job. For the Reds, Crouch could be the key man. He was very effective against Betis, and Liverpool will need him to hold the ball up well again if they are to avoid being pinned back by United's awesome attacking players. This game could once again be settled by a single goal, and the European Champions are in with a real chance.
Blackburn v Newcastle
The Magpies will be with out the injured Emre, Luque, Solano and Dyer, whilst Parker is suspended. The likely midfield quartet of N'Zogbia, Bowyer, Faye and Clark lack the width and creativity to supply Owen and Shearer with chances. So, expect another toothless display from the visitors. Things are looking a bit better for Blackburn, with Dickov and possibly Bellamy fit again. Either attacking option should be an improvement on Jansen or Kuqi. Hughes also has a full selection of midfield spoilers to choose from, so one could reasonably expect a scrappy low scoring affair. bethilo are predicting 2.3 to 2.5 Total Goals for this game.
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Here are our thoughts on all the big games, to help you get started.
Villa v Spurs
Villa were dreadful at West Ham on Monday but are unlikely to be such a pushover for a second game running. Although it's been an unspectacular start for O'Leary's men, they are unbeaten at home so far. Much has been made of the scoring potential of the Baros/Phillips partnership, but in reality they will do well to score more than 20 goals between them this season. Sorensen has been very shaky in goal so far, but fortunately for Villa, Spurs are finding it difficult to score. With Mido suspended, Spurs attacking options are somewhat limited. Rasiak may struggle to cut it in the Premiership, and Spurs have an unbalanced look about them so far. bethilo are predicting 2.3 to 2.5 Total Goals for this game, and with plenty of defensive midfielders on display this could easily be a low scoring draw.
Liverpool v Man Utd
United have a decent record at Anfield in recent seasons, winning by a single goal on their last three visits. bethilo are predicting another tight game, with the visitors priced up to edge it by 0.0 to 0.2 goals. However, Gerrard returns for Liverpool and his partnership with Hamman may be too strong for a Keane-less United midfield. So far Smith hasn't looked great as a holding midfielder, his tackling and distribution aren't up to the job. For the Reds, Crouch could be the key man. He was very effective against Betis, and Liverpool will need him to hold the ball up well again if they are to avoid being pinned back by United's awesome attacking players. This game could once again be settled by a single goal, and the European Champions are in with a real chance.
Blackburn v Newcastle
The Magpies will be with out the injured Emre, Luque, Solano and Dyer, whilst Parker is suspended. The likely midfield quartet of N'Zogbia, Bowyer, Faye and Clark lack the width and creativity to supply Owen and Shearer with chances. So, expect another toothless display from the visitors. Things are looking a bit better for Blackburn, with Dickov and possibly Bellamy fit again. Either attacking option should be an improvement on Jansen or Kuqi. Hughes also has a full selection of midfield spoilers to choose from, so one could reasonably expect a scrappy low scoring affair. bethilo are predicting 2.3 to 2.5 Total Goals for this game.
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Thursday, September 15, 2005
Get In The Game - with Nigel Ridgway of bet365
GOLF
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CHARLIE’S A CLASSIC BET AT 40/1
84 Lumber Classic, Live on Sky Sports
Thur Sep 15 - 21.00 BST (SS2)
Fri Sep 16 - 21.00 BST (SSX)
Sat Sep 17 - 21.00 BST (SS2)
Sun Sep 18 - 20.00 BST (SS2)
This week’s US Tour event is played at the monster Mystic Rock course, which measures in at around 7,500 yards (live In-Play betting throughout). That suggests we should be looking for a big hitter, and I’ve no hesitation in playing up my each-way winnings from Charles Howell to find the frame again this week at 40/1. Last time out in Boston, the lanky American finished fourth (tipped up at 50/1), following on from a 5th place in the International and a respectable 15th in the USPGA. His first look at Mystic Rock resulted in a 25th finish, and he should be able to improve on that this week.
Jesper Parnevik also found the frame last time out (tipped at 80/1) and, as he was 5th on this track a couple of years ago, he too can make the frame at a stand-out 66/1. The final pick goes to Frank Lickliter at a massive each-way price of 125/1. Ok, so you have to go back a way to find his best form, but his last three starts here read 2nd, 10th and 9th so there must be a chance he’ll turn it on again this week. Our favourite is Vijay Singh at 5/1 (11/2 enhanced win only market), but his recent final round performances have been weak by his standards, while Mickelson (9/1) may well be just lumbering up for next week’s Presidents Cup by playing here.
84 Lumber Classic Three Off The Tee: Charles Howell @ 40/1; Jesper Parnevik @ 66/1; Frank Lickliter @ 125/1 (Each-way ¼ odds 1.2.3.4.5.)
GREYHOUNDS
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MARCO’S VALUE AT 4/1 TO LIFT IRISH PRIZE
Irish Greyhound Derby
Sa Sep 17 - 9.45 pm, live on (SS3)
What an epic final we have in store for the Irish Greyhound Derby! Not only do we have the winners of the English (Westmead Hawk) and Scottish Derbys (Droops Marco) in the field for the first time ever, but also last year’s Irish derby runner-up Droopys Maldini. And the betting suggests that it’s going to be close, but Maldini is favoured on the back of some awesome runs in the competition, including a best of the competition 29.47 seconds in his semi when beating Westmead Hawk into second.
However, that’s reflected in his current price of Evens, so the value could lie elsewhere. On the their semi final-running there’s no reason why the Hawk (9/4) can beat the favourite now, but there must still be a chance that he can reproduce his brilliant Wimbledon form on the track. As he’s already been recommended ante post we’re not going to desert him now, but if you’re still to have a bet, the value could lie with Droopys Marco at 4/1. Marco comes into the final as the only unbeaten qualifier and was unlucky not to reach the English final after finding all sorts of trouble in his semi. As an Irish dog he’s almost certainly going to be shorter on the night.
Irish Greyhound Derby Pick: Droopys Marco @ 4/1 (already advised: Westmead Hawk @ 5/2)
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HORSE RACING
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PARTNERS CAN BE MUSIC AT 20/1…
Ayr Gold Cup
Sa Sep 17 - 3.40 pm, live on Channel 4
The Ayr Gold Cup (6f) looks to be a bit of a puzzle to solve at this stage with the final field not known until after the ballot on Thursday. The current going is good-to-firm with little rain forecast, which could scupper the chances of the well-backed current 9/1 co-favourites Continent, Intrepid Jack and Out After Dark. You’ve also got the draw to factor in, so the best bet could be to a) wait for the outcome of the Silver Cup, run a day earlier on Friday (the winner of both races has been drawn in the same third of the course in eight of the last ten years), and then b) make a bee line for bet365 straight away for the best price.
Providing they get a good draw, my two against the field are Partners in Jazz and Philharmonic, both currently cracking 20/1 shots. Partners in Jazz finished third in the Totesport International (7f) in June, and the runner-up, Goodricke, has since come out and won the Group 1 Sprint Cup. As all his best form has been over 6f, he must have a great shout, while Philarmonic comes into this on his head second to stablemate Fonthill Road (12/1) in May. That form reads well now (he’s a stone better off), and he too will appreciate the return to 6f.
Ayr Gold Cup Picks: Partners in Jazz & Philarmonic (currently both 20/1)
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NFL
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PATRIOTS 5/1 FOR RECORD TITLE CHASE
The new American football season got underway last weekend, and current title holders New England were one of nine favourites to win and cover the spread (handicap). The Patriots are going for their fourth Super Bowl in five years, and their third in a row, a feat that’s never been achieved. They now share favouritism with the Indianapolis Colts at 5/1, who beat the Baltimore Ravens on the road (away from home).
Each year there seems to be one team that improves dramatically to go on to reach the play-offs. Last year it was San Diego, and last weekend was notable in that four of the eight teams that propped up their divisions last year made a winning start. In particular, Miami and Tampa Bay gained confidence-boosting wins over Denver and Minnesota respectively, and they could both be worth following again this weekend. The Dolphins are currently 6-point underdogs (+6) to beat the New York Jets, which means that they have to win by more than 6 points to cover the spread, while Tampa Bay are 2-5 point favourites (-2.5) at home to the Buffalo Bills.
Of course, betting the spread is not the only way of having an interest on the game. We’ve also got match betting (money line) and game totals (over / under the total points scored in the game), but the real excitement is provided by our in-play service which is available straight after kick off (two live Sky games this Sunday).
One of the most popular bets on the NFL is the parlay (accumulator), whereby you combine two or more teams to win. Each week, we offer a bonus on this form of betting of up to 50% (winning 12, 13 and 14 team parlays), which means you’re getting more value for money. This weeks’ suggested parlay is on the following spreads:
Philadelphia Eagles (-13.5); Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-2.5); Miami Dolphins (+6.0); San Diego Chargers (+3.0); New York Giants (-3.0). All teams are currently priced at 10/11, and a £25 parlay pays out £381.89 - which includes a bet365 bonus of 15%
FOOTBALL
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UNITED TO NICK IT AT 8/5
Liverpool v Man Utd
Su Sep 18 - Noon, live on (SS1)
There’s some tasty Premiership action to get stuck into this weekend, and the big game between Liverpool and Man United is no exception (14 live in-play markets), We’ve got United down as marginal 8/5 favourites, but the best bet has to be on the total goals market, with under 2.5 the recommendation at 10/11. It’s surprising how many times the goals go under when two of the bigger teams play each other and, judging on Liverpool’s start to the season, they will set out to contain United. In their three league games so far, they’ve conceded only one goal, and their two 0-0 away draws mean that they have already achieved more clean sheets in away games than they did for the whole of last season. United did the double over Liverpool last season with a pair of one-goal wins, and a similar scoreline looks on the cards.
CHELSEA IN THE SECOND HALF AT 3/1
Charlton did us a favour last week by beating Birmingham (15/8), but they have it all to do to maintain their unbeaten run against Chelsea on Saturday (will they ever lose a game?). Chelsea are 4/7 to win but, as they don’t tend to kill-off opponents until the second half, it might be worth waiting till half-time (or In-Play) to back them, when they will likely be a bigger price. For the same reason, a bet on the Draw / Chelsea double result is also worth a punt at 3/1. There is also a strong reason to back them to win to nil at 6/4. Chelsea are yet to concede in the league, and have won their last three against Charlton 1-0, 4-0 and 1-0.
SUNDERLAND TO SEE THE LIGHTS AT 11/8
The rest of this weekend’s games look tricky to predict. Only Chelsea and Arsenal (2/5) are odds on to win, but Sunderland are fancied to get their first win of the season at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats did well to contain Chelsea for the best part of an hour last week, and look over-priced at 11/8 to beat a struggling West Brom side. With Arsenal looking home bankers against Everton, a £25 acca on all four selections this weekend pays out £356.61 for a £25 stake - that includes a bet365 bonus of 5% (up to 60% on offer every weekend in the Premiership).
Weekend Premiership Picks:
United to bt Liverpool @ 8/5; United to win 1-0 @ 13/2
Chelsea to bt Charlton @ Half Time or In-Play price; Draw / Chelsea @ 3/1; Chelsea to win to nil @ 6/4 Sunderland to bt West Brom @ 11/8 4-fold on United (8/5), Chelsea (4/7), Arsenal (2/5), Sunderland (11/8)
Get in the game and be lucky!
Nigel
NIGEL RIDGWAY, an experienced punter and betting shop owner of many years, believes that "The key to successful gambling is getting value for money."
Nigel was once forced by local bookmakers, to stop writing a tipping column in a UK newspaper, because he was costing them a fortune. Find out what offers and lines are hot at bet365.com
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CHARLIE’S A CLASSIC BET AT 40/1
84 Lumber Classic, Live on Sky Sports
Thur Sep 15 - 21.00 BST (SS2)
Fri Sep 16 - 21.00 BST (SSX)
Sat Sep 17 - 21.00 BST (SS2)
Sun Sep 18 - 20.00 BST (SS2)
This week’s US Tour event is played at the monster Mystic Rock course, which measures in at around 7,500 yards (live In-Play betting throughout). That suggests we should be looking for a big hitter, and I’ve no hesitation in playing up my each-way winnings from Charles Howell to find the frame again this week at 40/1. Last time out in Boston, the lanky American finished fourth (tipped up at 50/1), following on from a 5th place in the International and a respectable 15th in the USPGA. His first look at Mystic Rock resulted in a 25th finish, and he should be able to improve on that this week.
Jesper Parnevik also found the frame last time out (tipped at 80/1) and, as he was 5th on this track a couple of years ago, he too can make the frame at a stand-out 66/1. The final pick goes to Frank Lickliter at a massive each-way price of 125/1. Ok, so you have to go back a way to find his best form, but his last three starts here read 2nd, 10th and 9th so there must be a chance he’ll turn it on again this week. Our favourite is Vijay Singh at 5/1 (11/2 enhanced win only market), but his recent final round performances have been weak by his standards, while Mickelson (9/1) may well be just lumbering up for next week’s Presidents Cup by playing here.
84 Lumber Classic Three Off The Tee: Charles Howell @ 40/1; Jesper Parnevik @ 66/1; Frank Lickliter @ 125/1 (Each-way ¼ odds 1.2.3.4.5.)
GREYHOUNDS
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MARCO’S VALUE AT 4/1 TO LIFT IRISH PRIZE
Irish Greyhound Derby
Sa Sep 17 - 9.45 pm, live on (SS3)
What an epic final we have in store for the Irish Greyhound Derby! Not only do we have the winners of the English (Westmead Hawk) and Scottish Derbys (Droops Marco) in the field for the first time ever, but also last year’s Irish derby runner-up Droopys Maldini. And the betting suggests that it’s going to be close, but Maldini is favoured on the back of some awesome runs in the competition, including a best of the competition 29.47 seconds in his semi when beating Westmead Hawk into second.
However, that’s reflected in his current price of Evens, so the value could lie elsewhere. On the their semi final-running there’s no reason why the Hawk (9/4) can beat the favourite now, but there must still be a chance that he can reproduce his brilliant Wimbledon form on the track. As he’s already been recommended ante post we’re not going to desert him now, but if you’re still to have a bet, the value could lie with Droopys Marco at 4/1. Marco comes into the final as the only unbeaten qualifier and was unlucky not to reach the English final after finding all sorts of trouble in his semi. As an Irish dog he’s almost certainly going to be shorter on the night.
Irish Greyhound Derby Pick: Droopys Marco @ 4/1 (already advised: Westmead Hawk @ 5/2)
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HORSE RACING
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PARTNERS CAN BE MUSIC AT 20/1…
Ayr Gold Cup
Sa Sep 17 - 3.40 pm, live on Channel 4
The Ayr Gold Cup (6f) looks to be a bit of a puzzle to solve at this stage with the final field not known until after the ballot on Thursday. The current going is good-to-firm with little rain forecast, which could scupper the chances of the well-backed current 9/1 co-favourites Continent, Intrepid Jack and Out After Dark. You’ve also got the draw to factor in, so the best bet could be to a) wait for the outcome of the Silver Cup, run a day earlier on Friday (the winner of both races has been drawn in the same third of the course in eight of the last ten years), and then b) make a bee line for bet365 straight away for the best price.
Providing they get a good draw, my two against the field are Partners in Jazz and Philharmonic, both currently cracking 20/1 shots. Partners in Jazz finished third in the Totesport International (7f) in June, and the runner-up, Goodricke, has since come out and won the Group 1 Sprint Cup. As all his best form has been over 6f, he must have a great shout, while Philarmonic comes into this on his head second to stablemate Fonthill Road (12/1) in May. That form reads well now (he’s a stone better off), and he too will appreciate the return to 6f.
Ayr Gold Cup Picks: Partners in Jazz & Philarmonic (currently both 20/1)
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NFL
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PATRIOTS 5/1 FOR RECORD TITLE CHASE
The new American football season got underway last weekend, and current title holders New England were one of nine favourites to win and cover the spread (handicap). The Patriots are going for their fourth Super Bowl in five years, and their third in a row, a feat that’s never been achieved. They now share favouritism with the Indianapolis Colts at 5/1, who beat the Baltimore Ravens on the road (away from home).
Each year there seems to be one team that improves dramatically to go on to reach the play-offs. Last year it was San Diego, and last weekend was notable in that four of the eight teams that propped up their divisions last year made a winning start. In particular, Miami and Tampa Bay gained confidence-boosting wins over Denver and Minnesota respectively, and they could both be worth following again this weekend. The Dolphins are currently 6-point underdogs (+6) to beat the New York Jets, which means that they have to win by more than 6 points to cover the spread, while Tampa Bay are 2-5 point favourites (-2.5) at home to the Buffalo Bills.
Of course, betting the spread is not the only way of having an interest on the game. We’ve also got match betting (money line) and game totals (over / under the total points scored in the game), but the real excitement is provided by our in-play service which is available straight after kick off (two live Sky games this Sunday).
One of the most popular bets on the NFL is the parlay (accumulator), whereby you combine two or more teams to win. Each week, we offer a bonus on this form of betting of up to 50% (winning 12, 13 and 14 team parlays), which means you’re getting more value for money. This weeks’ suggested parlay is on the following spreads:
Philadelphia Eagles (-13.5); Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-2.5); Miami Dolphins (+6.0); San Diego Chargers (+3.0); New York Giants (-3.0). All teams are currently priced at 10/11, and a £25 parlay pays out £381.89 - which includes a bet365 bonus of 15%
FOOTBALL
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UNITED TO NICK IT AT 8/5
Liverpool v Man Utd
Su Sep 18 - Noon, live on (SS1)
There’s some tasty Premiership action to get stuck into this weekend, and the big game between Liverpool and Man United is no exception (14 live in-play markets), We’ve got United down as marginal 8/5 favourites, but the best bet has to be on the total goals market, with under 2.5 the recommendation at 10/11. It’s surprising how many times the goals go under when two of the bigger teams play each other and, judging on Liverpool’s start to the season, they will set out to contain United. In their three league games so far, they’ve conceded only one goal, and their two 0-0 away draws mean that they have already achieved more clean sheets in away games than they did for the whole of last season. United did the double over Liverpool last season with a pair of one-goal wins, and a similar scoreline looks on the cards.
CHELSEA IN THE SECOND HALF AT 3/1
Charlton did us a favour last week by beating Birmingham (15/8), but they have it all to do to maintain their unbeaten run against Chelsea on Saturday (will they ever lose a game?). Chelsea are 4/7 to win but, as they don’t tend to kill-off opponents until the second half, it might be worth waiting till half-time (or In-Play) to back them, when they will likely be a bigger price. For the same reason, a bet on the Draw / Chelsea double result is also worth a punt at 3/1. There is also a strong reason to back them to win to nil at 6/4. Chelsea are yet to concede in the league, and have won their last three against Charlton 1-0, 4-0 and 1-0.
SUNDERLAND TO SEE THE LIGHTS AT 11/8
The rest of this weekend’s games look tricky to predict. Only Chelsea and Arsenal (2/5) are odds on to win, but Sunderland are fancied to get their first win of the season at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats did well to contain Chelsea for the best part of an hour last week, and look over-priced at 11/8 to beat a struggling West Brom side. With Arsenal looking home bankers against Everton, a £25 acca on all four selections this weekend pays out £356.61 for a £25 stake - that includes a bet365 bonus of 5% (up to 60% on offer every weekend in the Premiership).
Weekend Premiership Picks:
United to bt Liverpool @ 8/5; United to win 1-0 @ 13/2
Chelsea to bt Charlton @ Half Time or In-Play price; Draw / Chelsea @ 3/1; Chelsea to win to nil @ 6/4 Sunderland to bt West Brom @ 11/8 4-fold on United (8/5), Chelsea (4/7), Arsenal (2/5), Sunderland (11/8)
Get in the game and be lucky!
Nigel
NIGEL RIDGWAY, an experienced punter and betting shop owner of many years, believes that "The key to successful gambling is getting value for money."
Nigel was once forced by local bookmakers, to stop writing a tipping column in a UK newspaper, because he was costing them a fortune. Find out what offers and lines are hot at bet365.com
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Battle of the Reds
LIVERPOOL V MANCHESTER UNITED
Champions League title holders Liverpool face arch rivals Manchester United at Anfield this Sunday and VC Bet’s Nick Blezard believes it could be a very tight game.
“Liverpool will have been buoyed up after their tremendous win against Real Betis in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Rafael Benitez showed yet again that he is the boss by leaving Steven Gerrard out of the line-up and his side did not let their manager down. There seems to be a new belief at Anfield this season and I expect them to press United all the way”.
commented Blezard.
Liverpool are rated at 9-5 to beat Manchester United who are priced at 7-5 with the draw available at 11-5 with VC Bet.
United have a 100% record so far this season and Ruud Van Nistelrooy has scored in all four games. It could be close between the two teams and VC Bet offer the 0-0 score line at 17-2 and 1-1 at 11-2. A draw at half-time/full time is offered at 4-1 with VC Bet.
Champions League title holders Liverpool face arch rivals Manchester United at Anfield this Sunday and VC Bet’s Nick Blezard believes it could be a very tight game.
“Liverpool will have been buoyed up after their tremendous win against Real Betis in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Rafael Benitez showed yet again that he is the boss by leaving Steven Gerrard out of the line-up and his side did not let their manager down. There seems to be a new belief at Anfield this season and I expect them to press United all the way”.
commented Blezard.
Liverpool are rated at 9-5 to beat Manchester United who are priced at 7-5 with the draw available at 11-5 with VC Bet.
United have a 100% record so far this season and Ruud Van Nistelrooy has scored in all four games. It could be close between the two teams and VC Bet offer the 0-0 score line at 17-2 and 1-1 at 11-2. A draw at half-time/full time is offered at 4-1 with VC Bet.
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
MASSIVE ENTRIES FOR AYR GOLD CUP
Sprint king David Nicholls who has won the Ayr Gold Cup four times in the past five years has set punters a major headache when declaring 19 of the 112 acceptors at the five day stage for Europe’s most valuable sprint handicap.
His multiple entries include Continent – winner in 2001 and an eye-catching third in the Portland Handicap at Doncaster last week – Ice Planet, Pieter Brueghel, Funfair Wane, successful in 2002 and 2004, Merlin’s Dancer and Native Title. Clive Cox’s Out After Dark who was an impressive scorer in the Portland lines up with a 5lb penalty which will be negated by rider Adam Kirby’s claim.
VC Bet’s odds compiler Richard Monahan commented “As usual David Nicholls holds the key to a major sprint prize but the going at Ayr and possible eliminations through balloting of high profile runners make this Saturday’s race harder than most to fathom”.
VC Bet
9-1 Ice Planet
9-1 Intrepid Jack
10-1 Continent
10-1 Out After Dark
10-1 Fonthill Road
12-1 Fantasy Believer
12-1 Traytonic
16-1 Presto Shinko
16-1 Texas Gold
20-1 and upwards others
His multiple entries include Continent – winner in 2001 and an eye-catching third in the Portland Handicap at Doncaster last week – Ice Planet, Pieter Brueghel, Funfair Wane, successful in 2002 and 2004, Merlin’s Dancer and Native Title. Clive Cox’s Out After Dark who was an impressive scorer in the Portland lines up with a 5lb penalty which will be negated by rider Adam Kirby’s claim.
VC Bet’s odds compiler Richard Monahan commented “As usual David Nicholls holds the key to a major sprint prize but the going at Ayr and possible eliminations through balloting of high profile runners make this Saturday’s race harder than most to fathom”.
VC Bet
9-1 Ice Planet
9-1 Intrepid Jack
10-1 Continent
10-1 Out After Dark
10-1 Fonthill Road
12-1 Fantasy Believer
12-1 Traytonic
16-1 Presto Shinko
16-1 Texas Gold
20-1 and upwards others
Monday, September 12, 2005
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – GROUP STAGE
This week sees the commencement of the group stage of the Champions League and the British clubs will all be looking to start with convincing wins in their matches this week.
Chelsea are rated at 1/6 with VC Bet to overpower Anderlecht (11-1) at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday with the draw offered at 9/2 and Rangers (6/5) will be looking to get over the disappointment of dropping points in the SPL last Saturday with a win over Porto (7/4) at Ibrox on the same night.
Holders Liverpool have a tough task when travelling to Spain to take on Real Betis also on Tuesday evening and will do well to take something from that away tie. They are offered at 17/10 with VC Bet with Betis at 11/8 and the draw is priced at 2/1. Manchester United are also Iberian visitors and will be looking to get a result against Villarreal on Wednesday. VC Bet rate them a 11/8 chance with the home side at 13/8 and the draw at 21/10.
On the same night Arsenal play hosts at Highbury to the Swiss runners-up Thun and will be anxious to get over Saturday’s defeat against Middlesborough and the injury setback over Thierry Henry. They are 1/5 with VC Bet to start their European campaign on the right note. The Swiss minnows are available at 11-1 and the draw is rated a 4/1 chance.
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “Both Chelsea and Arsenal look virtual penalty kicks in their ties although the opposition will no doubt throw ten men behind the ball. Rangers were unimpressive in their 1-1 draw with Falkirk at the week-end and will be looking to improve on that performance. You would imagine that both Liverpool and Manchester United would be happy to settle for a draw in their respective away ties”.
VC Bet Champions League
5/1 Chelsea
11/2 Barcelona
7/1 Real Madrid
7/1 AC Milan
9/1 Juventus
10/1 Manchester United
10/1 Arsenal
12/1 Inter Milan
14/1 Bayern Munich
25/1 Liverpool
25/1 Lyon
33/1 Villarreal
50/1 Schalke
50/1 Udinese
50/1 Real Betis
50/1 Werder Bremen
50/1 Ajax
66/1 PSV Eindhoven
Chelsea are rated at 1/6 with VC Bet to overpower Anderlecht (11-1) at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday with the draw offered at 9/2 and Rangers (6/5) will be looking to get over the disappointment of dropping points in the SPL last Saturday with a win over Porto (7/4) at Ibrox on the same night.
Holders Liverpool have a tough task when travelling to Spain to take on Real Betis also on Tuesday evening and will do well to take something from that away tie. They are offered at 17/10 with VC Bet with Betis at 11/8 and the draw is priced at 2/1. Manchester United are also Iberian visitors and will be looking to get a result against Villarreal on Wednesday. VC Bet rate them a 11/8 chance with the home side at 13/8 and the draw at 21/10.
On the same night Arsenal play hosts at Highbury to the Swiss runners-up Thun and will be anxious to get over Saturday’s defeat against Middlesborough and the injury setback over Thierry Henry. They are 1/5 with VC Bet to start their European campaign on the right note. The Swiss minnows are available at 11-1 and the draw is rated a 4/1 chance.
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “Both Chelsea and Arsenal look virtual penalty kicks in their ties although the opposition will no doubt throw ten men behind the ball. Rangers were unimpressive in their 1-1 draw with Falkirk at the week-end and will be looking to improve on that performance. You would imagine that both Liverpool and Manchester United would be happy to settle for a draw in their respective away ties”.
VC Bet Champions League
5/1 Chelsea
11/2 Barcelona
7/1 Real Madrid
7/1 AC Milan
9/1 Juventus
10/1 Manchester United
10/1 Arsenal
12/1 Inter Milan
14/1 Bayern Munich
25/1 Liverpool
25/1 Lyon
33/1 Villarreal
50/1 Schalke
50/1 Udinese
50/1 Real Betis
50/1 Werder Bremen
50/1 Ajax
66/1 PSV Eindhoven
Next England Manager
The knives are out for Sven Goran Eriksson after England’s shambolic display in the 1-0 defeat against Northern Ireland in the World Cup qualifier in Belfast.
There have been calls for his resignation and VC Bet have issued prices on the “Next Permanent England Manager” market.
Eriksson’s present assistant Steve McClaren is a firm favourite at 6-4 and there has already been interest in the 4-1 offered about Charlton’s Alan Curbishley. Martin O’Neill who is presently out of management due to his wife’s illness is third best with VC Bet at 5-1 with Bolton’s Sam Allardyce available at 10-1.
Neal Wilkins of VC Bet commented “The pathetic performance in Belfast on the back of a very moderate one against Wales has led the media and supporters both to believe it is time for the cold Swede to go. Many people feel that a new broom is required and if that is the case then Alan Curbishley could prove a worthy successor to Eriksson. He may have gone as far as he can with Charlton and would relish the opportunity to operate on the biggest stage of them all”.
VC Bet Next Permanent England Manager
6-4 Steve McClaren
4-1 Alan Curbishley
5-1 Martin O`Neill 10-1 Sam Allardyce
12-1 Steve Bruce
12-1 Peter Taylor
20-1 Stuart Pearce
20/1 Bryan Robson
25-1 David Moyes
28-1 Glen Hoddle
33-1 Terry Venables
33-1 Fabio Capello
40-1 Alex Fergsuon
40-1 Jose Mourinho
50-1 Arsene Wenger
50-1 Bobby Robson
66-1 Roy Evans
100-1 Kevin Blackwell
100-1 Paul Jewell
100-1 Howard Wilkinson
100-1 Harry Redknapp
150-1 Tony Adams
150-1 David Platt
1000-1 Tim Lovejoy and Mike Bassett (Dream Ticket)
1000-1 Duncan Fletcher
Win only
There have been calls for his resignation and VC Bet have issued prices on the “Next Permanent England Manager” market.
Eriksson’s present assistant Steve McClaren is a firm favourite at 6-4 and there has already been interest in the 4-1 offered about Charlton’s Alan Curbishley. Martin O’Neill who is presently out of management due to his wife’s illness is third best with VC Bet at 5-1 with Bolton’s Sam Allardyce available at 10-1.
Neal Wilkins of VC Bet commented “The pathetic performance in Belfast on the back of a very moderate one against Wales has led the media and supporters both to believe it is time for the cold Swede to go. Many people feel that a new broom is required and if that is the case then Alan Curbishley could prove a worthy successor to Eriksson. He may have gone as far as he can with Charlton and would relish the opportunity to operate on the biggest stage of them all”.
VC Bet Next Permanent England Manager
6-4 Steve McClaren
4-1 Alan Curbishley
5-1 Martin O`Neill 10-1 Sam Allardyce
12-1 Steve Bruce
12-1 Peter Taylor
20-1 Stuart Pearce
20/1 Bryan Robson
25-1 David Moyes
28-1 Glen Hoddle
33-1 Terry Venables
33-1 Fabio Capello
40-1 Alex Fergsuon
40-1 Jose Mourinho
50-1 Arsene Wenger
50-1 Bobby Robson
66-1 Roy Evans
100-1 Kevin Blackwell
100-1 Paul Jewell
100-1 Howard Wilkinson
100-1 Harry Redknapp
150-1 Tony Adams
150-1 David Platt
1000-1 Tim Lovejoy and Mike Bassett (Dream Ticket)
1000-1 Duncan Fletcher
Win only
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