Wednesday, December 28, 2005
UNITED CARLING CUP FAVOURITES
VC BET ON CARLING CUP
VC Bet make Manchester United their 11-10 favourites to win the Carling Cup with FA Cup holders Arsenal second best at 7-4. United will play their two-legged semi-final tie against Blackburn Rovers while Arsenal face Premiership overachievers Wigan in the other semi-final.
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “A final between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium for supposedly the final time would be a sponsor’s and bookmakers’ dream in terms of coverage and turnover. It will be interesting to see which sides Monsieur Wenger and Sir Alex field for their semi-final matches.”
VC BET
CARLING CUP
Man Utd 11/10
Arsenal 7/4
Wigan Athletic 5/1
Blackburn 7/1
Win only.
VC Bet make Manchester United their 11-10 favourites to win the Carling Cup with FA Cup holders Arsenal second best at 7-4. United will play their two-legged semi-final tie against Blackburn Rovers while Arsenal face Premiership overachievers Wigan in the other semi-final.
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “A final between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Millennium Stadium for supposedly the final time would be a sponsor’s and bookmakers’ dream in terms of coverage and turnover. It will be interesting to see which sides Monsieur Wenger and Sir Alex field for their semi-final matches.”
VC BET
CARLING CUP
Man Utd 11/10
Arsenal 7/4
Wigan Athletic 5/1
Blackburn 7/1
Win only.
Mister on target for the Victor Chandler Chase
Impressive Wetherby scorer Mister McGoldrick forced his way into the betting for the Victor Chandler Chase at Cheltenham next month and was slashed from 20-1 to 8-1 by the sponsors VC Bet.
VC BET
Victor Chandler Chase
3 Kauto Star
6 Cerium
7 Cloone River
8 Saintsaire
8 Mister Mcgoldrick
10 Tysou
12 Albuhera
12 Foreman
14 Tikram
16 Isio
16 Town Crier
16 Claymore
16 Ground Ball
16 Locksmith
16 Made In Japan
20 Kelrev
20 Dempsey
20 Armaturk
20 Bambi De L’Orme
20 Kadount
20 Le Volfoni
25 Flying Spirit
25 Le Seychellois
25 Bleu Superbe
25 Limerick Boy
25 Say Again
33 Tribal Dispute
50 Dangerousdanmagru
Each Way 1/4 odds 1-2-3-4 others on request
VC BET
Victor Chandler Chase
3 Kauto Star
6 Cerium
7 Cloone River
8 Saintsaire
8 Mister Mcgoldrick
10 Tysou
12 Albuhera
12 Foreman
14 Tikram
16 Isio
16 Town Crier
16 Claymore
16 Ground Ball
16 Locksmith
16 Made In Japan
20 Kelrev
20 Dempsey
20 Armaturk
20 Bambi De L’Orme
20 Kadount
20 Le Volfoni
25 Flying Spirit
25 Le Seychellois
25 Bleu Superbe
25 Limerick Boy
25 Say Again
33 Tribal Dispute
50 Dangerousdanmagru
Each Way 1/4 odds 1-2-3-4 others on request
King retains King George Title
Kicking King retained his King George VI Chase crown at Sandown Park on Boxing Day and was cut from 5-2 to 6-4 with VC Bet.
Neal Wilkins of VC Bet commented “Kicking King dug deep after jumping the last and saw the race out well to retain his King George title. He will not reappear before the Gold Cup so it is up to his rivals to stake their claims in the coming weeks.”
VC BET
CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP
6/4 Kicking King
7 Kingscliff
10 Beef Or Salmon
12 War Of Attrition
14 Monkerhostin
16 Hedgehunter
25 Ollie Magern
25 Celestial Gold
25 Impek
25 Take The Stand
33 Royal Auclair
33 L’Ami
Each Way ¼ 1-2-3 others on request
Neal Wilkins of VC Bet commented “Kicking King dug deep after jumping the last and saw the race out well to retain his King George title. He will not reappear before the Gold Cup so it is up to his rivals to stake their claims in the coming weeks.”
VC BET
CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP
6/4 Kicking King
7 Kingscliff
10 Beef Or Salmon
12 War Of Attrition
14 Monkerhostin
16 Hedgehunter
25 Ollie Magern
25 Celestial Gold
25 Impek
25 Take The Stand
33 Royal Auclair
33 L’Ami
Each Way ¼ 1-2-3 others on request
MOSCOW FLYER DISAPPOINTS AGAIN
Queen Mother Champion Chase winner Moscow Flyer again proved a disappointment in the Paddy Power Dial-a-Bet Chase at the Christmas Festival coming in fourth behind shock scorer Hi Cloy.
He was pushed out from 5-2 to 5-1 for the Champion Chase by VC Bet whose PR Manager commented “Moscow Flyer made a number of jumping errors and it was clear that he was in trouble coming off the last bend. He has now been beaten three times since his Cheltenham success and perhaps age is finally catching up with this particular sporting icon.”
VC BET
QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION CHASE
7/4 Kauto Star
5 Moscow Flyer
7 Ashley Brook
10 Watson Lake
10 Central House
12 Cloone River
12 Fota Island
14 Rathgar Beau
20 Contraband
33 Sporazene
33 River City
Each Way ¼ 1-2-3 Others On Request
He was pushed out from 5-2 to 5-1 for the Champion Chase by VC Bet whose PR Manager commented “Moscow Flyer made a number of jumping errors and it was clear that he was in trouble coming off the last bend. He has now been beaten three times since his Cheltenham success and perhaps age is finally catching up with this particular sporting icon.”
VC BET
QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION CHASE
7/4 Kauto Star
5 Moscow Flyer
7 Ashley Brook
10 Watson Lake
10 Central House
12 Cloone River
12 Fota Island
14 Rathgar Beau
20 Contraband
33 Sporazene
33 River City
Each Way ¼ 1-2-3 Others On Request
DARKNESS THROWS LIGHT ON SUNALLIANCE
Charlie Egerton’s Darkness ran out a gutsy winner of the Feltham Novices’ Chase at Sandown Park on Boxing Day and jumped to the head of the market for the Royal & SunAlliance Chase with VC Bet being cut from 8-1 to 5-1.
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “Clearly Darkness is a quirky character who needs some knowing but has an ideal partner in Tony McCoy and possesses plenty of ability. He has set a standard for the others and would appear to be better going left-handed.”
VC BET
ROYAL & SUNALLIANCE CHASE
5 Darkness
8 Monet’s Garden
8 The Listener
12 Bewleys Berry
12 Missed That
14 Kill Devil Hill
16 Exotic Dancer
20 Church Island
20 Our Ben
25 Brewster
25 Basilea Star
33 Tumbling Dice
33 Gold Medallist
Each Way ¼ odds 1-2-3 Others On Request
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “Clearly Darkness is a quirky character who needs some knowing but has an ideal partner in Tony McCoy and possesses plenty of ability. He has set a standard for the others and would appear to be better going left-handed.”
VC BET
ROYAL & SUNALLIANCE CHASE
5 Darkness
8 Monet’s Garden
8 The Listener
12 Bewleys Berry
12 Missed That
14 Kill Devil Hill
16 Exotic Dancer
20 Church Island
20 Our Ben
25 Brewster
25 Basilea Star
33 Tumbling Dice
33 Gold Medallist
Each Way ¼ odds 1-2-3 Others On Request
Saturday, December 24, 2005
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Friday, December 23, 2005
HORSE RACING - CHANNEL 4 OFFER IS NO TURKEY…
Boxing Day is all about sitting down in front of the TV with a plate of cold turkey sandwiches, a few beers and (if you’re a racing fan) watching the King George. This year will be no different (apart from the fact the race is being run at Sandown instead of Kempton), and anyone suffering ‘cold turkey’ due to being deprived of racing for three days, is in for a televisual feast with five live Channel 4 races. And, we can make it even more exciting with our perennial 4/1 Offer, which is not just for Christmas but applies every single time there’s live racing on Channel 4. We’ve been banging on about this all year, but it’s worth it! Just back a winner at 4/1 or bigger to get a free bet to the same stake (up to £25) on the next live race.
MAKE L’AMI YOUR FRIEND AT 6/1…
Of course, backing a winner is easier said than done, but we might be able to help there too. The big race is all about whether Kicking King can come back to the sort of form that saw him win the Gold Cup so emphatically last March. There were genuine excuses for both his defeats this season (lack of fitness, lost a shoe), and it seems many bet365 customers are ready to give him another chance. He’s been by far the best-backed horse all week (13/8 from 15/8), but he’s no good thing to finish in front, of Kingscliff, who beat him last time out at Haydock. The latter has been described as “absolutely flying” by his trainer, and last years’ KG runner-up will be even more suited by the stiffer Sandown circuit. However, at 2/1, he doesn’t represent any value and, a better bet looks to be L’Ami at the current 9/1. This one has been backed at bigger prices, but could still represent some value, considering his trainer’s amazing record in the race (victorious five times). Admittedly, the selection was beaten by Trabolgan in the Hennessy, but, for me, that horse would have won this race, and will win the Gold Cup if he can recover from injury. I would have fancied Impek if the race had been at Kempton, as he’s not guaranteed to see out the trip up the stamina-sapping Sandown hill.
There has also been nibbles in the ante post market for both Monkerhostin and national runner-up Royal Auclair and the latter in particular appeals as the best each-way shot in the race. His trainer, Paul Nicholls is flying, and he comes here on the back of a very impressive success under top weight at Cheltenham. What’s more, he’s run some of his best races on the track – ran away with a novice, and was just pipped in the old ‘Whitbread’ – and he’ll be staying on when others have had enough. And don’t worry if you lose the battle with the kids over the TV remote, as you can always watch the racing live here at bet365. Just bet £5 on the race and click on the live stream next to the race.
bet365 latest King George prices…Kicking King 13/8, Kingscliff 2/1, Impek 6/1, L’Ami 9/1, Ollie Magern 12/1, Cornish Rebel, Royal Auclair 14/1, others on bet365 website
King George Picks: L’Ami @ 9/1 / Royal Auclair @ 14/1 (Each-way)
5/1 KNIGHT TO DELIVER…
On Tuesday, the big betting race is the Welsh National at Chepstow, and we’re sticking with our original selection, One Knight, now a 5/1 shot after being recommended at 7/1 two weeks ago. Some will say that he can’t win a race of this nature on his seasonal debut, carrying so much weight (set to carry 11st 6lb), but he’s won all four starts at the track and, even more significantly, he has won first time out in every season that he’s raced. He was also 5/1 favourite for last year’s Welsh National, only to be pulled out on the eve of the race due to injury, and can race off an 11lb lower handicap mark this time. His trainer, Philip Hobbs, has laid him out for this, and that’s good enough for me.
Welsh National Pick: One Knight @ 5/1 (already recommended at 7/1)
Hope you have a prosperous Christmas and New Year!
MAKE L’AMI YOUR FRIEND AT 6/1…
Of course, backing a winner is easier said than done, but we might be able to help there too. The big race is all about whether Kicking King can come back to the sort of form that saw him win the Gold Cup so emphatically last March. There were genuine excuses for both his defeats this season (lack of fitness, lost a shoe), and it seems many bet365 customers are ready to give him another chance. He’s been by far the best-backed horse all week (13/8 from 15/8), but he’s no good thing to finish in front, of Kingscliff, who beat him last time out at Haydock. The latter has been described as “absolutely flying” by his trainer, and last years’ KG runner-up will be even more suited by the stiffer Sandown circuit. However, at 2/1, he doesn’t represent any value and, a better bet looks to be L’Ami at the current 9/1. This one has been backed at bigger prices, but could still represent some value, considering his trainer’s amazing record in the race (victorious five times). Admittedly, the selection was beaten by Trabolgan in the Hennessy, but, for me, that horse would have won this race, and will win the Gold Cup if he can recover from injury. I would have fancied Impek if the race had been at Kempton, as he’s not guaranteed to see out the trip up the stamina-sapping Sandown hill.
There has also been nibbles in the ante post market for both Monkerhostin and national runner-up Royal Auclair and the latter in particular appeals as the best each-way shot in the race. His trainer, Paul Nicholls is flying, and he comes here on the back of a very impressive success under top weight at Cheltenham. What’s more, he’s run some of his best races on the track – ran away with a novice, and was just pipped in the old ‘Whitbread’ – and he’ll be staying on when others have had enough. And don’t worry if you lose the battle with the kids over the TV remote, as you can always watch the racing live here at bet365. Just bet £5 on the race and click on the live stream next to the race.
bet365 latest King George prices…Kicking King 13/8, Kingscliff 2/1, Impek 6/1, L’Ami 9/1, Ollie Magern 12/1, Cornish Rebel, Royal Auclair 14/1, others on bet365 website
King George Picks: L’Ami @ 9/1 / Royal Auclair @ 14/1 (Each-way)
5/1 KNIGHT TO DELIVER…
On Tuesday, the big betting race is the Welsh National at Chepstow, and we’re sticking with our original selection, One Knight, now a 5/1 shot after being recommended at 7/1 two weeks ago. Some will say that he can’t win a race of this nature on his seasonal debut, carrying so much weight (set to carry 11st 6lb), but he’s won all four starts at the track and, even more significantly, he has won first time out in every season that he’s raced. He was also 5/1 favourite for last year’s Welsh National, only to be pulled out on the eve of the race due to injury, and can race off an 11lb lower handicap mark this time. His trainer, Philip Hobbs, has laid him out for this, and that’s good enough for me.
Welsh National Pick: One Knight @ 5/1 (already recommended at 7/1)
Hope you have a prosperous Christmas and New Year!
FOOTBALL - FEAST YOUR EYES ON THIS LOT…
A buffet-style Boxing Day feast awaits us with a full league programme guaranteed to tempt even the most jaded palettes. Of course, with so many games to choose from, it would be easy to get carried way on a tide of port and brandy, so we need to be selective. And, like a box of chocolates, the Premiership has something for everyone, with several home ‘bankers’, and a few games that require a little more chewing over.
A lazy punt would be to combine the likes of Chelsea (1/5), Man United (2/9), Tottenham (1/2) and Arsenal (8/11) in accumulators and, with our Premiership Accumulator Bonus, you can at least be assured of getting some additional value (up to 60% more). A £50 four-fold on the big three will return you just under £200 at the current prices, and that includes a bet365 bonus of 5%. If you’re happy to place singles, you might even beat those prices when the games go In-Play, especially on the likes of Chelsea, who’ve made a habit of winning their games late on. All but Spurs are live on TV, which means we’ll be offering up to 14 Live markets.
BACK CHELSEA AT EVENS!...
However, at the short prices on offer, you’re just as likely to collect by backing them to win by a couple of goals or more on our Asian Handicap. This form of betting consistently throws up some excellent value, particularly as we bet to just 102%, and you’re going to get more back than by having just a straight win bet. Taking United as an example, a bet on them at 1.90 (10/11) will cop if they win the game by three goals or more. If they win by only two clear goals, you’re still going to win (half your stake times the price, with the other half returned). The same applies to Chelsea (Evens), and you’ve got to fancy them to score well against Fulham. This might be a local derby, but the Blues are on a different planet.
Asian Handicap Picks: United (-1 ¾) @ 1.90 / Chelsea (-1 ¾) @ 2.00
LIVERPOOL V NEWCASTLE – 4/6 REDS TO SPOIL OWEN’S RETURN…
Boxing Day, 3.00 ko, live on Sky Prem Plus…
As far as entertainment goes, the game at Anfield looks the pick of the programme and, with the all the hype surrounding the return of Michael Owen, we’re serving up a host of specials to mark the occasion. The Reds are favourites to win the game at 4/6, but the best bet could be on the ‘Total Goals’ instead. The Liverpool defence is proving to be impenetrable right now while, despite their strike force of Owen and Shearer, the Newcastle attack is producing only average results (Newcastle 9/2, Draw 12/5).
Live Game Pick: ‘Under’ 2.5 Goals @ 4/6 – Bet Live In-Play
CROUCH TO OUTSCORE OWEN @ 5/2…
That also makes our 5/2 on Crouch to outscore Owen look attractive, which would have been unthinkable a couple weeks ago. The pair are 5/1 and 13/2 respectively to score the first goal in the game and, remember, if they don’t score first, but go on to score the last goal in the game instead, we’ll give you your money back. Of course, the rumour about Owen returning to Anfield for good next summer refuses to go away and, if you believe he’ll be pulling on a red shirt at the beginning of next season, you’ll be accommodated at 6/1 here at bet365.
Michael Owen Specials (Must start for bets to stand):
1st goal 13/2
Score anytime 7/4
Score 2 or more 9
Hat trick 50
Booked 10
Sent off 66
Goal Match Bet
Owen 10/3
Tie 4/6
Crouch 5/2
WOLVES TO DRAW COMFORT AT 21/10…
In the Championship, the top two teams both face potentially tricky Boxing Day ties, and we can cash in by backing the draw in each instance. Reading are romping away from the pack, but they could come unstuck against draw specialists Wolves, who are a hard side to score against. Only Sheffield United have conceded fewer goals at home this season. The Blades are short of strikers due to injuries, and could be kept in check by a resurgent Norwich side who’ve won back-to-back games and look to be on the upgrade. A double on the two draws pays out £102.30 for a tenner.
Boxing Day Championship Picks: Wolves & Sheffield United to Draw @ 21/10 & 23/10 respectively
A lazy punt would be to combine the likes of Chelsea (1/5), Man United (2/9), Tottenham (1/2) and Arsenal (8/11) in accumulators and, with our Premiership Accumulator Bonus, you can at least be assured of getting some additional value (up to 60% more). A £50 four-fold on the big three will return you just under £200 at the current prices, and that includes a bet365 bonus of 5%. If you’re happy to place singles, you might even beat those prices when the games go In-Play, especially on the likes of Chelsea, who’ve made a habit of winning their games late on. All but Spurs are live on TV, which means we’ll be offering up to 14 Live markets.
BACK CHELSEA AT EVENS!...
However, at the short prices on offer, you’re just as likely to collect by backing them to win by a couple of goals or more on our Asian Handicap. This form of betting consistently throws up some excellent value, particularly as we bet to just 102%, and you’re going to get more back than by having just a straight win bet. Taking United as an example, a bet on them at 1.90 (10/11) will cop if they win the game by three goals or more. If they win by only two clear goals, you’re still going to win (half your stake times the price, with the other half returned). The same applies to Chelsea (Evens), and you’ve got to fancy them to score well against Fulham. This might be a local derby, but the Blues are on a different planet.
Asian Handicap Picks: United (-1 ¾) @ 1.90 / Chelsea (-1 ¾) @ 2.00
LIVERPOOL V NEWCASTLE – 4/6 REDS TO SPOIL OWEN’S RETURN…
Boxing Day, 3.00 ko, live on Sky Prem Plus…
As far as entertainment goes, the game at Anfield looks the pick of the programme and, with the all the hype surrounding the return of Michael Owen, we’re serving up a host of specials to mark the occasion. The Reds are favourites to win the game at 4/6, but the best bet could be on the ‘Total Goals’ instead. The Liverpool defence is proving to be impenetrable right now while, despite their strike force of Owen and Shearer, the Newcastle attack is producing only average results (Newcastle 9/2, Draw 12/5).
Live Game Pick: ‘Under’ 2.5 Goals @ 4/6 – Bet Live In-Play
CROUCH TO OUTSCORE OWEN @ 5/2…
That also makes our 5/2 on Crouch to outscore Owen look attractive, which would have been unthinkable a couple weeks ago. The pair are 5/1 and 13/2 respectively to score the first goal in the game and, remember, if they don’t score first, but go on to score the last goal in the game instead, we’ll give you your money back. Of course, the rumour about Owen returning to Anfield for good next summer refuses to go away and, if you believe he’ll be pulling on a red shirt at the beginning of next season, you’ll be accommodated at 6/1 here at bet365.
Michael Owen Specials (Must start for bets to stand):
1st goal 13/2
Score anytime 7/4
Score 2 or more 9
Hat trick 50
Booked 10
Sent off 66
Goal Match Bet
Owen 10/3
Tie 4/6
Crouch 5/2
WOLVES TO DRAW COMFORT AT 21/10…
In the Championship, the top two teams both face potentially tricky Boxing Day ties, and we can cash in by backing the draw in each instance. Reading are romping away from the pack, but they could come unstuck against draw specialists Wolves, who are a hard side to score against. Only Sheffield United have conceded fewer goals at home this season. The Blades are short of strikers due to injuries, and could be kept in check by a resurgent Norwich side who’ve won back-to-back games and look to be on the upgrade. A double on the two draws pays out £102.30 for a tenner.
Boxing Day Championship Picks: Wolves & Sheffield United to Draw @ 21/10 & 23/10 respectively
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Boxing Day Bonanza..
All English Premiership Matches (on 26th Dec)
MONEY FOR NOTHING: Have a bet on the Correct Score and if the match finishes 0-0 we'll refund all losing correct scores.
AND
TREBLE YOUR WINNINGS: Have a bet on the First Goalscorer and if your player scores twice we'll DOUBLE YOUR WINNINGS, three times and we'll TREBLE YOUR WINNINGS.
Applies to internet telephone & betting shops, singles only. Max refund £200 per person per match. Max bonus £500 per person per match. Refunds/Bonuses within 48 hours.
MONEY FOR NOTHING: Have a bet on the Correct Score and if the match finishes 0-0 we'll refund all losing correct scores.
AND
TREBLE YOUR WINNINGS: Have a bet on the First Goalscorer and if your player scores twice we'll DOUBLE YOUR WINNINGS, three times and we'll TREBLE YOUR WINNINGS.
Applies to internet telephone & betting shops, singles only. Max refund £200 per person per match. Max bonus £500 per person per match. Refunds/Bonuses within 48 hours.
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
THE WORLD'S MOST EXCITING FREEROLL!
FIVE CARDS HAVE NEVER BEEN WORTH MORE
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The $100,000,000 Jackpot Prize is re-insured by National Indemnity Company, which is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRKA) – one of the world's biggest insurance companies. With such a secure backing for this unprecedented prize, you can rest assured that payment will be paid if any player holds the qualifying five cards.
One amazing tournament + one final table in a secret location + one Royal Flush of Spades = $100,000,000!
And you can get a chance to play this amazing tournament – ABSOLUTELY FREE.
Noble Poker will host two Daily Freeroll Qualifiers awarding five seats each at our upcoming $500,000 Online Final Freeroll, which will be staged on Saturday, April 30, 2006. When the Online Final Freeroll narrows down to ten final players, the action will be suspended. The Final Table will be held in a secret location in May, 2006, and it will be at this amazing Final Table that one player will have the chance to win the $100,000,000 Hand.
Noble Poker is staging THE WORLD'S MOST EXCITING FREEROLL. In addition to the $500,000 in Guaranteed Prizes at this tournament, one player has the chance of going home with the largest prize ever awarded in any sport - $100,000,000! And it all depends on the five cards that player is holding.
The $100,000,000 Jackpot Prize is re-insured by National Indemnity Company, which is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRKA) – one of the world's biggest insurance companies. With such a secure backing for this unprecedented prize, you can rest assured that payment will be paid if any player holds the qualifying five cards.
One amazing tournament + one final table in a secret location + one Royal Flush of Spades = $100,000,000!
And you can get a chance to play this amazing tournament – ABSOLUTELY FREE.
Noble Poker will host two Daily Freeroll Qualifiers awarding five seats each at our upcoming $500,000 Online Final Freeroll, which will be staged on Saturday, April 30, 2006. When the Online Final Freeroll narrows down to ten final players, the action will be suspended. The Final Table will be held in a secret location in May, 2006, and it will be at this amazing Final Table that one player will have the chance to win the $100,000,000 Hand.
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Monday, December 19, 2005
VC BET ON CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFIERS
Following the draw for the knock out stage in the Champions League VC Bet have issued prices on which sides will qualify for the quarter final stage.
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “Obviously a lot can happen form wise between now and February but there are some very intriguing clashes, notably Barcelona against Chelsea and Arsenal versus Real Madrid, and it will be interesting to see where the money goes in the next couple of weeks."
UEFA Champions League Matches
AC Milan To Qualify 8/11
Bayern Munich To Qualify 1/1
Barcelona To Qualify 8/11
Chelsea To Qualify 1/1
Milan To Qualify 1/3
Ajax To Qualify 9/4
Juventus To Qualify 1/4
Werder Bremen To Qualify 11/4
Liverpool To Qualify 1/3
Benfica To Qualify 9/4
Lyon To Qualify 4/11
PSV Eindhoven To Qualify 2/1
Real Madrid To Qualify 5/6
Arsenal To Qualify 5/6
Villareal To Qualify 2/5
Rangers To Qualify 7/4
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “Obviously a lot can happen form wise between now and February but there are some very intriguing clashes, notably Barcelona against Chelsea and Arsenal versus Real Madrid, and it will be interesting to see where the money goes in the next couple of weeks."
UEFA Champions League Matches
AC Milan To Qualify 8/11
Bayern Munich To Qualify 1/1
Barcelona To Qualify 8/11
Chelsea To Qualify 1/1
Milan To Qualify 1/3
Ajax To Qualify 9/4
Juventus To Qualify 1/4
Werder Bremen To Qualify 11/4
Liverpool To Qualify 1/3
Benfica To Qualify 9/4
Lyon To Qualify 4/11
PSV Eindhoven To Qualify 2/1
Real Madrid To Qualify 5/6
Arsenal To Qualify 5/6
Villareal To Qualify 2/5
Rangers To Qualify 7/4
TRAVINO THROWS HIS HAT INTO THE RING
Mags Mullins’ Travino galloped his way into the Cheltenham Festival reckoning with a gutsy performance at Navan and was cut from 25-1 to 16-1 for the Royal & SunAlliance Hurdle by VC Bet after making all the running in the Grade 1 Barry & Sarah Kelly Memorial Novices’ Hurdle.
The son of Roselier was the first runner in a Grade 1 race for the trainer Mag Mullins the former partner of Gowran trainer Tony Mullins. VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “Travino showed plenty of resolution when tackled by the favourite Nicanor and he rallied well after idling in front. He clearly is a chasing type but showed enough to suggest he could figure in the Royal & SunAlliance Hurdle next March.”
VC BET
ROYAL & SUNALLIANCE NOVICES’ HURDLE
5 Black Jack Ketchum
14 Neptune Collonges
16 Travino
20 Oscar Park
20 Rasharrow
20 The Cool Guy
20 Denman
20 Nicanor
25 Forty Licks
25 Mossbank
25 Powerstation
25 Two Miles West
25 Mr Nosie
25 The Mick Weston
25 Alexander Taipan
33 Massini’s Maguire
33 Red Damson
Each way ¼ odds 1-2-3 Others On Request
The son of Roselier was the first runner in a Grade 1 race for the trainer Mag Mullins the former partner of Gowran trainer Tony Mullins. VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “Travino showed plenty of resolution when tackled by the favourite Nicanor and he rallied well after idling in front. He clearly is a chasing type but showed enough to suggest he could figure in the Royal & SunAlliance Hurdle next March.”
VC BET
ROYAL & SUNALLIANCE NOVICES’ HURDLE
5 Black Jack Ketchum
14 Neptune Collonges
16 Travino
20 Oscar Park
20 Rasharrow
20 The Cool Guy
20 Denman
20 Nicanor
25 Forty Licks
25 Mossbank
25 Powerstation
25 Two Miles West
25 Mr Nosie
25 The Mick Weston
25 Alexander Taipan
33 Massini’s Maguire
33 Red Damson
Each way ¼ odds 1-2-3 Others On Request
VICTOR IN THE MONEY AGAIN
VICTOR DOES IT AGAIN
Victor Chandler was again in the money when highlighting Chelsea’s chance of victory against Arsenal at Highbury on Sunday in his weekly On The Rails article in the Daily Star’s StarBets supplement.
Victor wrote “There was little in it between the two sides in their Community Shield and Premiership matches early in August but since then Chelsea’s star has been in the ascendancy while Arsenal appear to be on a downward curve and have failed to score in their last three matches. Hardly the form to be in when facing a machine as mean as Chelsea’s defence. I confidently expect Mourinho’s men to win and fancy a 2-0 scoreline.”
A 2-0 Chelsea victory was on offer with VC Bet at 9-1 and continued the run of successful selections by Victor for Daily Star readers.
Victor Chandler was again in the money when highlighting Chelsea’s chance of victory against Arsenal at Highbury on Sunday in his weekly On The Rails article in the Daily Star’s StarBets supplement.
Victor wrote “There was little in it between the two sides in their Community Shield and Premiership matches early in August but since then Chelsea’s star has been in the ascendancy while Arsenal appear to be on a downward curve and have failed to score in their last three matches. Hardly the form to be in when facing a machine as mean as Chelsea’s defence. I confidently expect Mourinho’s men to win and fancy a 2-0 scoreline.”
A 2-0 Chelsea victory was on offer with VC Bet at 9-1 and continued the run of successful selections by Victor for Daily Star readers.
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Friday, December 16, 2005
Backgammon now at The Betting Directory!
The betting directory now has a dedicated Backgammon page with links to the two leading Backgammon sites plus a history of the game together with rules and strategies.
At present there are two major sites for players - Play65 and Gammon Empire
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HIGHBURY SUNDAY SHOWDOWN
All roads lead to Highbury on Sunday afternoon when Jose Mourinho’s title holders will be aiming to finally end any glimmering hopes that Arsenal have of retrieving their Premiership crown.
Arsenal’s 100% home record will be sorely tested by their London rivals who have already beaten the Gunners twice this season. Will “The Special One” again come out on top in his battle of words with Monsieur Wenger or will Arsenal pour more “Cole” on the fire that was lit with an illegal approach by Mourinho to Ashley Cole during last January’s transfer window.
The same fixture last season produced a 2-2 draw and Thierry Henry was on target for the Gunners after just two minutes. It could be a feisty encounter on Sunday.
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “There was little in it between the two sides in their Community Shield and Premiership matches early in August but since then Chelsea’s star has been in the ascendancy while Arsenal appear to be on a downward curve and have failed to score in their last three matches. Hardly the form to be in when facing a machine as mean as Chelsea’s defence.”
VC BET
15/8 Arsenal 11/5 Draw 11/8 Chelsea
Arsenal’s 100% home record will be sorely tested by their London rivals who have already beaten the Gunners twice this season. Will “The Special One” again come out on top in his battle of words with Monsieur Wenger or will Arsenal pour more “Cole” on the fire that was lit with an illegal approach by Mourinho to Ashley Cole during last January’s transfer window.
The same fixture last season produced a 2-2 draw and Thierry Henry was on target for the Gunners after just two minutes. It could be a feisty encounter on Sunday.
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “There was little in it between the two sides in their Community Shield and Premiership matches early in August but since then Chelsea’s star has been in the ascendancy while Arsenal appear to be on a downward curve and have failed to score in their last three matches. Hardly the form to be in when facing a machine as mean as Chelsea’s defence.”
VC BET
15/8 Arsenal 11/5 Draw 11/8 Chelsea
WHO WILL MANCHESTER UNITED SIGN
VC Bet have issued a set of prices on who will be the first player Manchester United sign in the January transfer window. Real Madrid’s gritty midfielder Thomas Gravesen is their favourite at 2-1 and Charlton’s international defender Luke Young is offered at 9-4.
VC Bet rather mischievously rate a David Beckham return to Old Trafford at 14-1 on the same mark as former centre back Jaap Stam.
Neal Wilkins of VC Bet commented "Sir Alex Ferguson will need to be active in the transfer market during the January shop window and the last two games against Benfica and Everton once again highlighted the problems at Old Trafford. There is little point in having two world class strikers in Wayne Rooney and Ruud van Nistelrooy if they are not getting the right service and the defence continues to concede sloppy goals."
VC BET
Gravesen 2/1
LukeYoung 9/4
Walcott 3/1
Ben Haim 7/2
Ballack 6/1
Diop 6/1
Southgate 12/1
Beckham 14/1
Stam 14/1
Larrson 20/1
OTHERS ON APPLICATION
VC Bet rather mischievously rate a David Beckham return to Old Trafford at 14-1 on the same mark as former centre back Jaap Stam.
Neal Wilkins of VC Bet commented "Sir Alex Ferguson will need to be active in the transfer market during the January shop window and the last two games against Benfica and Everton once again highlighted the problems at Old Trafford. There is little point in having two world class strikers in Wayne Rooney and Ruud van Nistelrooy if they are not getting the right service and the defence continues to concede sloppy goals."
VC BET
Gravesen 2/1
LukeYoung 9/4
Walcott 3/1
Ben Haim 7/2
Ballack 6/1
Diop 6/1
Southgate 12/1
Beckham 14/1
Stam 14/1
Larrson 20/1
OTHERS ON APPLICATION
HEN BULLISH ABOUT IMPEK
Gold Cup hero Kicking King defends his King George VI Chase title when the Boxing Day bonanza is staged at Sandown Park this year due to track improvements at Kempton. He faces some serious rivals including Kingscliff who returned to form with a gutsy display at Haydock last month and Impek from Henrietta Knight’s yard.
“Hen” is making bullish noises about Jim Lewis’s Impek who will be attempting to win a third King George in the space of four years for Knight and Lewis who enjoyed success with Best Mate in 2002 and Edredon Bleu in 2003. Success for Impek would be one of fairytale proportions following the recent deaths of Lewis’s wife Valerie and the triple Gold Cup hero.
STAN JAMES KING GEORGE VI CHASE
7/4 Kicking King
9/4 Kingscliff
6 Impek
10 Ollie Magern
10 L’Ami
12 Cornish Rebel
25 Thisthatandtother
20 Royal Auclair
33 Monkerhostin
33 Take The Stand
33 Keen Leader
50 It Takes Time
50 El Vaquero
66 Distant Thunder
Each Way 1/5 odds 1-2-3 Others On Request
“Hen” is making bullish noises about Jim Lewis’s Impek who will be attempting to win a third King George in the space of four years for Knight and Lewis who enjoyed success with Best Mate in 2002 and Edredon Bleu in 2003. Success for Impek would be one of fairytale proportions following the recent deaths of Lewis’s wife Valerie and the triple Gold Cup hero.
STAN JAMES KING GEORGE VI CHASE
7/4 Kicking King
9/4 Kingscliff
6 Impek
10 Ollie Magern
10 L’Ami
12 Cornish Rebel
25 Thisthatandtother
20 Royal Auclair
33 Monkerhostin
33 Take The Stand
33 Keen Leader
50 It Takes Time
50 El Vaquero
66 Distant Thunder
Each Way 1/5 odds 1-2-3 Others On Request
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Get In The Game - with Nigel Ridgway of bet365
HORSE RACING
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LADALKO IS THE PICK OF WEIGHTS…
Weather permitting, there's plenty of racing action this weekend, and some excellent betting opportunities to help recoup the money spent on Christmas presents. In the totepool Handicap Chase at Windsor (1.40), Ladalko is no gift, but he has to be worth a bet off what looks an attractive handicap mark. The Paul Nicholls-trained runner is set to run off 10st 6lb, and he's undoubtedly the pick of the weights judged on his easy win at Newbury last time out. They key to that win was the step up to three miles, and even more improvement can be expected on the softer ground he's likely to encounter here. His trainer can certainly do nothing wrong at the moment (in contrast to his main rival Martin Pipe), and it was no surprise to see him well-backed to be Top National Trainer this season this week.
Another trainer in blinding form is Venetia Williams (14 winners from her last 29 runners!), and the stable just has to be followed right now. And she looks to have found another winning opportunity for Indalo in the three-and-a-half mile handicap chase at Haydock on Saturday (2.05). This one won three of his last four races last season, including one over the tricky Haydock fences, and he still looks well-treated here. He's also entered at Exeter on Thursday, and would be hard to beat there too.
On the same card, Jazz d'Estruval can take advantage of a good mark in the handicap hurdle (2.35). Things did not go to plan over fences last season for the talented grey, and a return to the smaller obstacles can do the trick, especially as he has a good record first time out. Both races are live on Channel 4 which means that bet365 customers who back either (or
both!) of the winners, at 4/1 or bigger, can take advantage of a free bet to the same stake (up to £25) on the next live Channel 4 race.
DREVER IS DIFFERENT CLASS…
In the Long Walk Hurdle (Windsor, 2.10), Inglis Drever is a class apart from his rivals and should win, albeit at short odds. Since winning on his debut at Wetherby, the current favourite for the World Hurdle at Cheltenham (6/4), has since beaten his old rival Barcouda at Newbury, and he looks unstoppable right now. The third at Newbury, Crystal D'Ainay, ran well enough in defeat and looks the one for forecast backers. Remember, if you take a price on your Showcast (fixed price forecast) here at bet365, we'll pay you the computer straight forecast if it's bigger.
On the same card, Miko de Beauchene is fancied to bounce back from a disappointing effort at Sandown last time out. He was well-backed that day but never really got into contention in a race that wasn't run to suit and, with conditions in his favour this time; he'll be hard to beat in the novice hurdle (2.40). Unfortunately, the BBC are showing live snooker instead of the race, but don't worry as you can watch the race live here at bet365. Just bet £5 on the race and click on the live stream next to the race.
Weekend Horse Racing Picks
Windsor: Ladalko (1.40); Inglis Drever (2.10); Miko de Beauchene (2.40)
Haydock: Indalo (2.05); Jazz d'Estruval (2.35)
Get in the game and be lucky!
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LADALKO IS THE PICK OF WEIGHTS…
Weather permitting, there's plenty of racing action this weekend, and some excellent betting opportunities to help recoup the money spent on Christmas presents. In the totepool Handicap Chase at Windsor (1.40), Ladalko is no gift, but he has to be worth a bet off what looks an attractive handicap mark. The Paul Nicholls-trained runner is set to run off 10st 6lb, and he's undoubtedly the pick of the weights judged on his easy win at Newbury last time out. They key to that win was the step up to three miles, and even more improvement can be expected on the softer ground he's likely to encounter here. His trainer can certainly do nothing wrong at the moment (in contrast to his main rival Martin Pipe), and it was no surprise to see him well-backed to be Top National Trainer this season this week.
Another trainer in blinding form is Venetia Williams (14 winners from her last 29 runners!), and the stable just has to be followed right now. And she looks to have found another winning opportunity for Indalo in the three-and-a-half mile handicap chase at Haydock on Saturday (2.05). This one won three of his last four races last season, including one over the tricky Haydock fences, and he still looks well-treated here. He's also entered at Exeter on Thursday, and would be hard to beat there too.
On the same card, Jazz d'Estruval can take advantage of a good mark in the handicap hurdle (2.35). Things did not go to plan over fences last season for the talented grey, and a return to the smaller obstacles can do the trick, especially as he has a good record first time out. Both races are live on Channel 4 which means that bet365 customers who back either (or
both!) of the winners, at 4/1 or bigger, can take advantage of a free bet to the same stake (up to £25) on the next live Channel 4 race.
DREVER IS DIFFERENT CLASS…
In the Long Walk Hurdle (Windsor, 2.10), Inglis Drever is a class apart from his rivals and should win, albeit at short odds. Since winning on his debut at Wetherby, the current favourite for the World Hurdle at Cheltenham (6/4), has since beaten his old rival Barcouda at Newbury, and he looks unstoppable right now. The third at Newbury, Crystal D'Ainay, ran well enough in defeat and looks the one for forecast backers. Remember, if you take a price on your Showcast (fixed price forecast) here at bet365, we'll pay you the computer straight forecast if it's bigger.
On the same card, Miko de Beauchene is fancied to bounce back from a disappointing effort at Sandown last time out. He was well-backed that day but never really got into contention in a race that wasn't run to suit and, with conditions in his favour this time; he'll be hard to beat in the novice hurdle (2.40). Unfortunately, the BBC are showing live snooker instead of the race, but don't worry as you can watch the race live here at bet365. Just bet £5 on the race and click on the live stream next to the race.
Weekend Horse Racing Picks
Windsor: Ladalko (1.40); Inglis Drever (2.10); Miko de Beauchene (2.40)
Haydock: Indalo (2.05); Jazz d'Estruval (2.35)
Get in the game and be lucky!
Get In The Game - with Nigel Ridgway of bet365
FOOTBALL
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IT'S THE CHELSEA LATE SHOW…
Sunday December 18th, 4.00 ko, live on Sky Sports 1…
Arsenal will have their backers based on their 100 percent home record, but that has to be seen in the context of their previous opponents, none of whom were from the current top seven in the table. Successive away defeats (without scoring) against Bolton and Newcastle don't exactly inspire confidence either, so does that mean we should be lumping on Chelsea at 6/4. They're certainly going to be hard to beat. Their only defeat of the season came at Man United on November 6th, since when they've not even conceded a goal, let alone dropped a point.
If you are going to back them, it might be worth backing the Draw / Chelsea double result instead at 9/2. This combination has already come up trumps nine times in the Premiership, while Chelsea have yet to concede in the second half this season. However, the best bet looks to be 'under' goals at 8/11. Mourinho's main priority will be to deny Arsenal any chance to grab the points and cut into the massive Chelsea lead, which means scoring opportunities could be at a premium. Once the game goes live, don't forget to check out our 14 exciting live 'In-Play' markets.
bet365 latest match prices… Arsenal 15/8, Draw 21/10, Chelsea 6/4
Arsenal v Chelsea Picks:
Draw / Chelsea @ 9/2
Under 2.5 Goals @ 8/11
TOFFEES TO NICK THE POINTS AT 2.10…
There won't be many goals in the Everton vs Bolton game either (currently 4/6 'under'). Nine of Bolton's last 11 games have been 'under', while Everton's home games average 1.33 goals, and a single goal for the home side could well be enough to nick the points. They've already beaten Bolton this season, and are playing much better now with three wins - plus a draw with Chelsea – from their last five games. They go into our Premiership acca this weekend along with Wigan, who are fancied to get back to winning ways against Charlton.
Charlton broke a losing run of their own last weekend, but that was against Sunderland and their defence still can't be trusted. Prior to last Saturday, the Addicks hadn't kept a clean sheet in 13 games, and the likes of Jason Roberts and Henri Camara should have no trouble finding a way through. Wigan certainly haven't been disgraced in their recent defeats, and this looks a great opportunity to get back to winning ways. Roberts is 11/2 to score first in the game, and that doesn't look bad value considering we'll give your money back if he scores the last goal in the game instead.
Fulham are not obvious acca material based on their lowly position in the table, but a glance at their home performances tells a different story. Chris Coleman's side have already accounted for Liverpool, Man City and Bolton at Craven Cottage this season, and Saturday's opponents, Blackburn, are no bigger threats than those teams. Besides, Blackburn's away form is one of the least impressive in the Premiership, which makes the case for including Fulham even stronger.
Remarkably, there are only two odds-on chances on the coupon this weekend. Man City (4/5) should batter a poor Birmingham side, but Man United (8/11) can't be trusted right now, and are potential 'banana skins' away at Aston Villa. Instead, we'll stick to Everton, Wigan, Fulham and Man City, safe in the knowledge that we're nicking a bit of extra value with our Premiership Accumulator Bonus (up to 60% extra every weekend). In fact, I wouldn't put anyone off backing Villa, getting a half-goal start on our Asian Handicap (currently 2.10). This form of betting consistently throws up some excellent value, particularly as we bet to just 102%.
Weekend Best Bets:
Everton to beat Bolton @ 11/10
Wigan to beat Charlton @ 5/4
Fulham to beat Blackburn @ 13/10
Aston Villa @ 2.10 (+1/2, Asian Handicap)
5-fold: Everton, Wigan, Fulham, Man City - pays out £513.49 (£25 stake), which includes a bet365 bonus of 5%
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IT'S THE CHELSEA LATE SHOW…
Sunday December 18th, 4.00 ko, live on Sky Sports 1…
Arsenal will have their backers based on their 100 percent home record, but that has to be seen in the context of their previous opponents, none of whom were from the current top seven in the table. Successive away defeats (without scoring) against Bolton and Newcastle don't exactly inspire confidence either, so does that mean we should be lumping on Chelsea at 6/4. They're certainly going to be hard to beat. Their only defeat of the season came at Man United on November 6th, since when they've not even conceded a goal, let alone dropped a point.
If you are going to back them, it might be worth backing the Draw / Chelsea double result instead at 9/2. This combination has already come up trumps nine times in the Premiership, while Chelsea have yet to concede in the second half this season. However, the best bet looks to be 'under' goals at 8/11. Mourinho's main priority will be to deny Arsenal any chance to grab the points and cut into the massive Chelsea lead, which means scoring opportunities could be at a premium. Once the game goes live, don't forget to check out our 14 exciting live 'In-Play' markets.
bet365 latest match prices… Arsenal 15/8, Draw 21/10, Chelsea 6/4
Arsenal v Chelsea Picks:
Draw / Chelsea @ 9/2
Under 2.5 Goals @ 8/11
TOFFEES TO NICK THE POINTS AT 2.10…
There won't be many goals in the Everton vs Bolton game either (currently 4/6 'under'). Nine of Bolton's last 11 games have been 'under', while Everton's home games average 1.33 goals, and a single goal for the home side could well be enough to nick the points. They've already beaten Bolton this season, and are playing much better now with three wins - plus a draw with Chelsea – from their last five games. They go into our Premiership acca this weekend along with Wigan, who are fancied to get back to winning ways against Charlton.
Charlton broke a losing run of their own last weekend, but that was against Sunderland and their defence still can't be trusted. Prior to last Saturday, the Addicks hadn't kept a clean sheet in 13 games, and the likes of Jason Roberts and Henri Camara should have no trouble finding a way through. Wigan certainly haven't been disgraced in their recent defeats, and this looks a great opportunity to get back to winning ways. Roberts is 11/2 to score first in the game, and that doesn't look bad value considering we'll give your money back if he scores the last goal in the game instead.
Fulham are not obvious acca material based on their lowly position in the table, but a glance at their home performances tells a different story. Chris Coleman's side have already accounted for Liverpool, Man City and Bolton at Craven Cottage this season, and Saturday's opponents, Blackburn, are no bigger threats than those teams. Besides, Blackburn's away form is one of the least impressive in the Premiership, which makes the case for including Fulham even stronger.
Remarkably, there are only two odds-on chances on the coupon this weekend. Man City (4/5) should batter a poor Birmingham side, but Man United (8/11) can't be trusted right now, and are potential 'banana skins' away at Aston Villa. Instead, we'll stick to Everton, Wigan, Fulham and Man City, safe in the knowledge that we're nicking a bit of extra value with our Premiership Accumulator Bonus (up to 60% extra every weekend). In fact, I wouldn't put anyone off backing Villa, getting a half-goal start on our Asian Handicap (currently 2.10). This form of betting consistently throws up some excellent value, particularly as we bet to just 102%.
Weekend Best Bets:
Everton to beat Bolton @ 11/10
Wigan to beat Charlton @ 5/4
Fulham to beat Blackburn @ 13/10
Aston Villa @ 2.10 (+1/2, Asian Handicap)
5-fold: Everton, Wigan, Fulham, Man City - pays out £513.49 (£25 stake), which includes a bet365 bonus of 5%
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Premiership Preview
It's been a tough fortnight for Arsenal and Man Utd. Is it about to get worse? There are some good games to punt on this weekend, including Villa v Man Utd and Arsenal v Chelsea. If you're thinking about having a punt on any of the action, check out the spread betting markets at bethilo. They're offering new clients £25 cash** and a refund on your first losing sports bet** (details below). Here are our thoughts on this weekend's big games:
Villa v Man Utd
Despite their recent troubles, United go into this game as favourites. bethilo is predicting a 0.7 to 0.9 goal victory for the Red Devils, and it's difficult to see O'Leary's side getting any kind of result. United put in a good performance against Wigan, and even though they still look weak at the back, Villa struggle to score goals without Phillips (injured). The loss of Mellberg is also a massive blow for the home team, particularly with Rooney in fine form. A comfortable away win could be on the cards.
Boro v Spurs
This is a big game for Boro. Confident of a UEFA Cup place at the beginning of the season, they currently lie 11 points behind visitors Spurs. The home side are woefully inconsistent and it's difficult to predict which Boro team will turn up (apologies for the cliché). The loss of in-form Riggott (suspended) is a blow, and after two defeats, Viduka and Yakubu need to re-discover their scoring form quickly. Spurs are full of confidence at the moment, with both Keane and Defoe back amongst the goals. They go into this one as slight underdogs, with bethilo predicting that Boro will edge it by 0.0 to 0.2 goals. However, with Davids in form, Spurs could have enough quality to grab at least a point.
Arsenal v Chelsea
It's been a long time since an away team were priced up as favourites to win at Highbury. However, bethilo have bestowed that honour upon Chelsea, predicting a 0.1 to 0.3 victory for Mourinho's side. The gulf in class between these two sides can be illustrated by their opposing midfields; with Silva injured, the Gunners must hope that Fabregas and Flamini can contain Lampard and Essien. Save for the brilliance of Henry and Van Persie, this is an ordinary Arsenal team. Lauren was run ragged as a makeshift right-back at Newcastle last week and it's difficult to see him, or Cygan, fairing any better against Duff and co.
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Villa v Man Utd
Despite their recent troubles, United go into this game as favourites. bethilo is predicting a 0.7 to 0.9 goal victory for the Red Devils, and it's difficult to see O'Leary's side getting any kind of result. United put in a good performance against Wigan, and even though they still look weak at the back, Villa struggle to score goals without Phillips (injured). The loss of Mellberg is also a massive blow for the home team, particularly with Rooney in fine form. A comfortable away win could be on the cards.
Boro v Spurs
This is a big game for Boro. Confident of a UEFA Cup place at the beginning of the season, they currently lie 11 points behind visitors Spurs. The home side are woefully inconsistent and it's difficult to predict which Boro team will turn up (apologies for the cliché). The loss of in-form Riggott (suspended) is a blow, and after two defeats, Viduka and Yakubu need to re-discover their scoring form quickly. Spurs are full of confidence at the moment, with both Keane and Defoe back amongst the goals. They go into this one as slight underdogs, with bethilo predicting that Boro will edge it by 0.0 to 0.2 goals. However, with Davids in form, Spurs could have enough quality to grab at least a point.
Arsenal v Chelsea
It's been a long time since an away team were priced up as favourites to win at Highbury. However, bethilo have bestowed that honour upon Chelsea, predicting a 0.1 to 0.3 victory for Mourinho's side. The gulf in class between these two sides can be illustrated by their opposing midfields; with Silva injured, the Gunners must hope that Fabregas and Flamini can contain Lampard and Essien. Save for the brilliance of Henry and Van Persie, this is an ordinary Arsenal team. Lauren was run ragged as a makeshift right-back at Newcastle last week and it's difficult to see him, or Cygan, fairing any better against Duff and co.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2005
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HARCHIBALD STAKES HIS CLAIM
HARCHIBALD LAYS THE GHOST
Nine months after failing to run up the hill in the Champion Hurdle Noel Meade’s Harchibald re-staked his claim for the hurdling crown when cruising to victory in the Bula Hurdle. He now shares favouritism with Arcalis and Hardy Eustace at 5-1 with VC Bet.
Neal Wilkins of VC Bet commented “The market told a story for the Bula when all available odds were snapped up about Harchibald from 5-4 to 10-11 and he did not let his backers down with a consummate victory. He has undoubted ability and on the evidence of this win the hurdlers’ crown could be his next spring.”
VC BET - SMURFIT CHAMPION HURDLE
Harchibald 5/1
Arcalis 5/1
Hardy Eustace 5/1
Brave Inca 7/1
Lingo 7/1
Faasel 14/1
Essex 14/1
Feathard Lady 20/1
Penzance 25/1
Golden Cross 25/1
Macs Joy 25/1
Al Eile 33/1
Back In Front 33/1
Others on request. EW 1/4 1,2,3.
Nine months after failing to run up the hill in the Champion Hurdle Noel Meade’s Harchibald re-staked his claim for the hurdling crown when cruising to victory in the Bula Hurdle. He now shares favouritism with Arcalis and Hardy Eustace at 5-1 with VC Bet.
Neal Wilkins of VC Bet commented “The market told a story for the Bula when all available odds were snapped up about Harchibald from 5-4 to 10-11 and he did not let his backers down with a consummate victory. He has undoubted ability and on the evidence of this win the hurdlers’ crown could be his next spring.”
VC BET - SMURFIT CHAMPION HURDLE
Harchibald 5/1
Arcalis 5/1
Hardy Eustace 5/1
Brave Inca 7/1
Lingo 7/1
Faasel 14/1
Essex 14/1
Feathard Lady 20/1
Penzance 25/1
Golden Cross 25/1
Macs Joy 25/1
Al Eile 33/1
Back In Front 33/1
Others on request. EW 1/4 1,2,3.
World Cup - England second favourites
ENGLAND SECOND FAVOURITES WITH VC BET
Following the World Cup draw in Leipzig England have been promoted to 6-1 second favourites behind Brazil for next year’s tournament with VC Bet.
Neal Wilkins of VC Bet commented “The group draw was certainly favourable to England and if things work out they way seedings say they should then England could meet Poland in the first knock-out stage. It should get tougher in the quarter-finals with Holland or Argentina likely opponents.”
VC BET - WORLD CUP 2006
Brazil 11/4
England 6/1
Germany 13/2
Argentina 15/2
France 9/1
Spain 11/1
Italy 11/1
Holland 12/1
Portugal 14/1
Czech Republic 33/1
Croatia 33/1
Mexico 33/1
Sweden 40/1
Ukraine 50/1
Switzerland 66/1
Paraguay 80/1
Ivory Coast 80/1
USA 100/1
Australia 100/1
Poland 125/1
Serbia and Montenegro 125/1
Japan 125/1
Ghana 150/1
South Korea 150/1
Ecuador 200/1
Angola 250/1
Tunisia 250/1
Iran 250/1
Costa Rica 250/1
Togo 250/1
Saudi Arabia 500/1
Trinidad and Tobago 1,500/1
EACH WAY 1/2 1,2
Following the World Cup draw in Leipzig England have been promoted to 6-1 second favourites behind Brazil for next year’s tournament with VC Bet.
Neal Wilkins of VC Bet commented “The group draw was certainly favourable to England and if things work out they way seedings say they should then England could meet Poland in the first knock-out stage. It should get tougher in the quarter-finals with Holland or Argentina likely opponents.”
VC BET - WORLD CUP 2006
Brazil 11/4
England 6/1
Germany 13/2
Argentina 15/2
France 9/1
Spain 11/1
Italy 11/1
Holland 12/1
Portugal 14/1
Czech Republic 33/1
Croatia 33/1
Mexico 33/1
Sweden 40/1
Ukraine 50/1
Switzerland 66/1
Paraguay 80/1
Ivory Coast 80/1
USA 100/1
Australia 100/1
Poland 125/1
Serbia and Montenegro 125/1
Japan 125/1
Ghana 150/1
South Korea 150/1
Ecuador 200/1
Angola 250/1
Tunisia 250/1
Iran 250/1
Costa Rica 250/1
Togo 250/1
Saudi Arabia 500/1
Trinidad and Tobago 1,500/1
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Friday, December 09, 2005
Cricket - Pakistan v England ODI
With the hugely disappointing final Test still fresh in the memory, England return to Lahore looking to restore some pride in the first ODI on Saturday. Thinking about having a punt? If so, take a look at the spread betting markets from Sporting Index. They're offering all new clients £100 cash** as well as a refund on your first losing sports bet** (details below). To get you thinking, here are our thoughts on the third Test:
Traditionally Pakistan are stronger at ODI's than Test matches, and not surprisingly Sporting Index have priced up the home side as favourites for the first game at Lahore. However England can draw some encouragement from the fact that Woolmer's side haven't played a One Day series since their victory against the West Indies in June. This will also be their first experience of the new Super Sub and Power Play rules.
England will obviously miss the leadership qualities of Vaughan, but it's fair to say that ODI's have never been his forte. On the flat, batsman-friendly pitch at the Gadaffi Stadium, the skills of Trescothick, Pietersen and Flintoff should more than make up for the skipper's absence. Sporting Index are predicting 140 to 150 runs for Flintoff during the Series, and if, as expected, he gets off to a good start at Lahore that total is well within his reach. Interestingly, losing the toss may be an advantage on Saturday because the Super Sub rule allows the second team to use an extra batsman. With the stronger batsmen, England could use this rule to great effect.
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Traditionally Pakistan are stronger at ODI's than Test matches, and not surprisingly Sporting Index have priced up the home side as favourites for the first game at Lahore. However England can draw some encouragement from the fact that Woolmer's side haven't played a One Day series since their victory against the West Indies in June. This will also be their first experience of the new Super Sub and Power Play rules.
England will obviously miss the leadership qualities of Vaughan, but it's fair to say that ODI's have never been his forte. On the flat, batsman-friendly pitch at the Gadaffi Stadium, the skills of Trescothick, Pietersen and Flintoff should more than make up for the skipper's absence. Sporting Index are predicting 140 to 150 runs for Flintoff during the Series, and if, as expected, he gets off to a good start at Lahore that total is well within his reach. Interestingly, losing the toss may be an advantage on Saturday because the Super Sub rule allows the second team to use an extra batsman. With the stronger batsmen, England could use this rule to great effect.
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Premiership Review
With speculation mounting about the futures of Souness and Ferguson, both managers need a win in front of the cameras this weekend. Can they do it? If you're tempted to have a punt on any of Sky's live Premiership games it's well worth having a look at the spread betting markets from Sporting Index. They're offering all new clients a free £150 per goal football bet**, and a refund of up to £50 if your first sports bet is a loser**:
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Here are our thoughts on this weekend's televised Premiership games:
Liverpool v Middlesbrough
Impressive displays against Wigan and Chelsea extended Liverpool's run of clean sheets to nine matches in all competitions, and it's difficult to see inconsistent Boro getting a result at Anfield. Not surprisingly Sporting Index has made the Reds favourites for Saturday's game, predicting a 0.9 to 1.1 goal victory. Boro play better with two strikers, but it's their midfield that's let them down this season. Without Mendieta and Downing the visitors lack creativity and could be overrun by the in-form Alonso and Gerrard. A comfortable home win could be on the cards for the Premiership's form team.
Newcastle v Arsenal
The Magpies chances of getting a result are linked to the availability of Owen, who is currently rated as doubtful. Although the team is desperately short of confidence, Souness won't be able to make significant changes to the side that drew with Villa last week. The key for the Magpies will be the performance of Parker – he'll need to keep the ball away from Henry and Van Persie, a job that Bramble and Boumsong simply aren't up to. Bolton showed the way to beat Arsenal, but few teams can replicate the Trotters physical approach. Sporting Index is predicting a 0.5 to 0.7 goal victory for Arsenal, and with defensive errors commonplace for Newcastle, it could be another tough day for Souness.
Man Utd v Everton
Much has been made of United's recent fall from grace, and there must be a reaction from the player's after their Champions League disaster. They face an Everton side that will probably be missing its three best players in Cahill, Arteta (both suspended) and Martyn (doubtful). Deputy keeper Wright has been in goal for a number of drubbings for the visitors in recent years, and there's always a chance it could happen again on Sunday. Sporting Index have priced up United to win by a comfortable 1.5 to 1.7 goals and end the Toffees mini revival. Alan Smith has plenty of critics, but he should find it easy going against the visitor's second string midfield.
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Thursday, December 08, 2005
WHO WILL ENGLAND DRAW IN WORLD CUP
VC BET OFFER WORLD CUP PAIRINGS PRICES
Following the announcement of the seedings for the thirty two qualifiers for the World Cup VC Bet have issued a set of prices about who England will draw in their group.
Who Will Be Drawn To Play England In The World Cup Group Stage??
5/1 COSTA RICA
40/1 HOLLAND & USA
5/1 IRAN
40/1 PORTUGAL & JAPAN
5/1 JAPAN
40/1 CZECH REP & IRAN
5/1 SAUDI ARABIA
40/1 SWEDEN & SOUTH KOREA
5/1 SOUTH KOREA
40/1 CROATIA & SAUDI ARABIA
5/1 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
40/1 SWITZERLAND & COSTA RICA
5/1 USA
40/1 POLAND & IRAN
6/1 ANGOLA
40/1 IVORY COAST & JAPAN
6/1 AUSTRALIA
40/1 AUSTRALIA & USA
6/1 CROATIA
40/1 GHANA & SOUTH KOREA
6/1 CZECH REP
50/1 HOLLAND & IVORY COAST
6/1 ECUADOR
50/1 PORTUGAL & GHANA
6/1 GHANA
50/1 CZECH REP. & TUNISIA
6/1 HOLLAND
50/1 UKRAINE & TOGO
6/1 IVORY COAST
50/1 SWEDEN & ANGOLA
6/1 PARAGUAY
50/1 CROATIA & ECUADOR
6/1 POLAND
50/1 SWITZERLAND & PARAGUAY
6/1 PORTUGAL
50/1 POLAND & AUSTRALIA
6/1 SWEDEN
50/1 PORTUGAL & IVORY COAST
6/1 SWITZERLAND
50/1 PORTUGAL & AUSTRALIA
6/1 TOGO
50/1 PORTUGAL & PARAGUAY
6/1 TUNISIA
50/1 UKRAINE & IVORY COAST
6/1 UKRAINE
50/1 UKRAINE & AUSTRALIA
Other Pairings Available on Application
Following the announcement of the seedings for the thirty two qualifiers for the World Cup VC Bet have issued a set of prices about who England will draw in their group.
Who Will Be Drawn To Play England In The World Cup Group Stage??
5/1 COSTA RICA
40/1 HOLLAND & USA
5/1 IRAN
40/1 PORTUGAL & JAPAN
5/1 JAPAN
40/1 CZECH REP & IRAN
5/1 SAUDI ARABIA
40/1 SWEDEN & SOUTH KOREA
5/1 SOUTH KOREA
40/1 CROATIA & SAUDI ARABIA
5/1 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
40/1 SWITZERLAND & COSTA RICA
5/1 USA
40/1 POLAND & IRAN
6/1 ANGOLA
40/1 IVORY COAST & JAPAN
6/1 AUSTRALIA
40/1 AUSTRALIA & USA
6/1 CROATIA
40/1 GHANA & SOUTH KOREA
6/1 CZECH REP
50/1 HOLLAND & IVORY COAST
6/1 ECUADOR
50/1 PORTUGAL & GHANA
6/1 GHANA
50/1 CZECH REP. & TUNISIA
6/1 HOLLAND
50/1 UKRAINE & TOGO
6/1 IVORY COAST
50/1 SWEDEN & ANGOLA
6/1 PARAGUAY
50/1 CROATIA & ECUADOR
6/1 POLAND
50/1 SWITZERLAND & PARAGUAY
6/1 PORTUGAL
50/1 POLAND & AUSTRALIA
6/1 SWEDEN
50/1 PORTUGAL & IVORY COAST
6/1 SWITZERLAND
50/1 PORTUGAL & AUSTRALIA
6/1 TOGO
50/1 PORTUGAL & PARAGUAY
6/1 TUNISIA
50/1 UKRAINE & IVORY COAST
6/1 UKRAINE
50/1 UKRAINE & AUSTRALIA
Other Pairings Available on Application
VC BET INTRODUCE CROZAN INTO GOLD CUP MARKET
Having fielded a number of enquires concerning Nick Henderson’s Crozan VC Bet have introduced the five-year-old into the Gold Cup market at 20-1.
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “Obviously someone believes that Trevor Hemmings may run both Trabolgan and the exciting young prospect Crozan in the Gold Cup and we have responded to those enquiries. Crozan is currently on offer at 10-1 joint second favourite for the Royal & SunAlliance Chase”.
VC BET
TOTESPORT CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP
7/2 Kicking King
9/2 Kingscliff
9/2 Trabolgan
10 War Of Attrition
14 Beef Or Salmon
20 Crozan
20 Ollie Magern
25 Celestial Gold
25 Our Vic
25 Hedgehunter
33 Fundamentalist
33 Cyrlight
33 Lord Transcend
40 Take The Stand
Each Way ¼ 1-2-3 others on request
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “Obviously someone believes that Trevor Hemmings may run both Trabolgan and the exciting young prospect Crozan in the Gold Cup and we have responded to those enquiries. Crozan is currently on offer at 10-1 joint second favourite for the Royal & SunAlliance Chase”.
VC BET
TOTESPORT CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP
7/2 Kicking King
9/2 Kingscliff
9/2 Trabolgan
10 War Of Attrition
14 Beef Or Salmon
20 Crozan
20 Ollie Magern
25 Celestial Gold
25 Our Vic
25 Hedgehunter
33 Fundamentalist
33 Cyrlight
33 Lord Transcend
40 Take The Stand
Each Way ¼ 1-2-3 others on request
QUALITY FIELD FOR ROBIN COOK CHASE
The feature race this week-end is the Robin Cook Memorial Chase in memory of the racing mad politician who died earlier this year and he would be delighted with the quality of the runners at Cheltenham.
Top weight will be carried by Our Vic who was the star turn at Prestbury Park four weeks ago when giving a gutsy display to land a gamble in the Paddy Power Chase. He will no doubt make a very bold bid to follow up and Paul Nicholls’ Thisthatandtother who chased home Well Chief in the Victor Chandler Chase at Cheltenham last January over two miles is sure to run a big race.
Lacdoudal carries a 6lb penalty for his bold showing at Sandown Park last Friday when he made most of the running over an extended three-mile trip. Fondmort who has solid form over course and distance will be attempting to give jockey Mick Fitzgerald his third Saturday bonanza in a row on the back big race successes on Trabolgan and Kauto Star.
VC BET
THE ROBIN COOK MEMORIAL GOLD CUP
11/4 Our Vic
7 Thisthatantother
8 Fondmort
10 Lacdoudal
12 Scots Grey
12 Our Armageddon
12 Redemption
16 Europa
20 Iris Royal
20 Le Passing
20 It Takes Time
20 Quazar
20 Brooklyn Breeze
20 Therealbandit
20 Risk Accessor
25 Made In Japan
25 Patricksnineteenth
25 Sir Oj
25 Tigers Lair
33 Armaturk
40 Halexy
40 Tango Royal
50 Mixsterthetrixster
Each Way ¼ 1-2-3-4 All Quoted
Top weight will be carried by Our Vic who was the star turn at Prestbury Park four weeks ago when giving a gutsy display to land a gamble in the Paddy Power Chase. He will no doubt make a very bold bid to follow up and Paul Nicholls’ Thisthatandtother who chased home Well Chief in the Victor Chandler Chase at Cheltenham last January over two miles is sure to run a big race.
Lacdoudal carries a 6lb penalty for his bold showing at Sandown Park last Friday when he made most of the running over an extended three-mile trip. Fondmort who has solid form over course and distance will be attempting to give jockey Mick Fitzgerald his third Saturday bonanza in a row on the back big race successes on Trabolgan and Kauto Star.
VC BET
THE ROBIN COOK MEMORIAL GOLD CUP
11/4 Our Vic
7 Thisthatantother
8 Fondmort
10 Lacdoudal
12 Scots Grey
12 Our Armageddon
12 Redemption
16 Europa
20 Iris Royal
20 Le Passing
20 It Takes Time
20 Quazar
20 Brooklyn Breeze
20 Therealbandit
20 Risk Accessor
25 Made In Japan
25 Patricksnineteenth
25 Sir Oj
25 Tigers Lair
33 Armaturk
40 Halexy
40 Tango Royal
50 Mixsterthetrixster
Each Way ¼ 1-2-3-4 All Quoted
SOCCEROOS IN DEMAND WITH VC BET
A Surrey based client of VC Bet has struck a £1,000 wager at 150-1 about Australia winning next year’s World Cup.
VC Bet now offer the Socceroos at 100-1 and their PR Manager Neal Wilkins commented “Australia have done extremely well to qualify for the World Cup finals for the first time for many years and they do have some experienced players including Premiership strikers Mark Viduka and Harry Kewell. However it would be one of the biggest shocks ever in sport if they did triumph in the final next year”.
VC Bet now offer the Socceroos at 100-1 and their PR Manager Neal Wilkins commented “Australia have done extremely well to qualify for the World Cup finals for the first time for many years and they do have some experienced players including Premiership strikers Mark Viduka and Harry Kewell. However it would be one of the biggest shocks ever in sport if they did triumph in the final next year”.
WORLD CUP MONEY WITH VC BET
In advance of the draw which is being made on Friday VC Bet report some surprising activity in the market for the World Cup.
Mexico were the principal movers shortening up from 80-1 to 50-1 following a persistent punt and USA were also in demand hardening from 100-1 to 80-1. An even more inspired punt was reported on Trinidad and Tobago who were slashed from 2,000-1 to 1,000-1 by VC Bet.
Odds compiler Nick Blezard commented “We have been surprisingly busy today on our World Cup outright betting and obviously certain clients are looking to take an opinion before Friday’s draw”.
VC BET
World Cup 2006
Brazil 11/4
England 6/1
Germany 13/2
Argentina 13/2
Italy 9/1
Holland 10/1
France 11/1
Spain 12/1
Portugal 20/1
Czech Republic 25/1
Sweden 50/1
Mexico 50/1
Ivory Coast 66/1
Ukraine 66/1
Croatia 66/1
Serbia and Montenegro 80/1
USA 80/1
Switzerland 80/1
Paraguay 100/1
Australia 100/1
Poland 125/1
Japan 125/1
Ghana 150/1
Ecuador 150/1
Tunisia 200/1
South Korea 200/1
Costa Rica 250/1
Togo 300/1
Iran 500/1
Saudi Arabia 500/1
Angola 500/1
Trinidad and Tobago 1,000/1
Others on request. EW 1/2 1,2.
Mexico were the principal movers shortening up from 80-1 to 50-1 following a persistent punt and USA were also in demand hardening from 100-1 to 80-1. An even more inspired punt was reported on Trinidad and Tobago who were slashed from 2,000-1 to 1,000-1 by VC Bet.
Odds compiler Nick Blezard commented “We have been surprisingly busy today on our World Cup outright betting and obviously certain clients are looking to take an opinion before Friday’s draw”.
VC BET
World Cup 2006
Brazil 11/4
England 6/1
Germany 13/2
Argentina 13/2
Italy 9/1
Holland 10/1
France 11/1
Spain 12/1
Portugal 20/1
Czech Republic 25/1
Sweden 50/1
Mexico 50/1
Ivory Coast 66/1
Ukraine 66/1
Croatia 66/1
Serbia and Montenegro 80/1
USA 80/1
Switzerland 80/1
Paraguay 100/1
Australia 100/1
Poland 125/1
Japan 125/1
Ghana 150/1
Ecuador 150/1
Tunisia 200/1
South Korea 200/1
Costa Rica 250/1
Togo 300/1
Iran 500/1
Saudi Arabia 500/1
Angola 500/1
Trinidad and Tobago 1,000/1
Others on request. EW 1/2 1,2.
HISTORY TO REPEAT ITSELF
FA Cup holders Arsenal have been drawn against Cardiff City in the third round and VC Bet have delved into the history faults for the clash at Highbury in January. Seventy eight years ago in 1927 Cardiff beat Arsenal 1-0 at Wembley by a shot that squirmed under goal-keeper Dan Lewis’s body.
Lewis was a Welshman and it was the first and only time that the FA Cup left England. He threw his losers’ medal onto the turf after the presentations. History records that Lewis wore a new jumper that had not been washed for the final and subsequently Arsenal teams in the Herbert Chapman, George Allison and Tom Whittaker era wore old unwashed jerseys rather than a new one.
VC Bet offer 33-1 against an Arsenal own goal by a keeper in the Highbury tie and 25-1 against history repeating itself and Cardiff winning 1-0 in that tie.
VC BET
Specials Arsenal v Cardiff
33/1 own goal by Arsenal Keeper
25/1 Cardiff 1-0
Lewis was a Welshman and it was the first and only time that the FA Cup left England. He threw his losers’ medal onto the turf after the presentations. History records that Lewis wore a new jumper that had not been washed for the final and subsequently Arsenal teams in the Herbert Chapman, George Allison and Tom Whittaker era wore old unwashed jerseys rather than a new one.
VC Bet offer 33-1 against an Arsenal own goal by a keeper in the Highbury tie and 25-1 against history repeating itself and Cardiff winning 1-0 in that tie.
VC BET
Specials Arsenal v Cardiff
33/1 own goal by Arsenal Keeper
25/1 Cardiff 1-0
KAUTO COULD BE CHAMPION CHASE STAR
Paul Nicholls’ Kauto Star proved a game winner of the William Hill Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown and was cut from 4-1 to 9-4 favourite by VC Bet for the Queen Mother Champion Chase.
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “In view of the holding ground this was a game performance by Kauto Star who was running over fences for only the fourth time. He will only be six on January 1 and must have a huge chance of taking the title from Moscow Flyer who will be twelve next year”.
VC BET
QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION CHASE
9/4 Kauto Star
5/2 Moscow Flyer
7 Ashley Brook
10 Watson Lake
10 Rathgar Beau
12 Cloone River
20 Contraband
20 Oneway
20 Fota Island
20 Fundamentalist
25 Central House
33 Sporazene
33 River City
Each Way ¼ 1-2-3 Others On Request
VC Bet’s Neal Wilkins commented “In view of the holding ground this was a game performance by Kauto Star who was running over fences for only the fourth time. He will only be six on January 1 and must have a huge chance of taking the title from Moscow Flyer who will be twelve next year”.
VC BET
QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION CHASE
9/4 Kauto Star
5/2 Moscow Flyer
7 Ashley Brook
10 Watson Lake
10 Rathgar Beau
12 Cloone River
20 Contraband
20 Oneway
20 Fota Island
20 Fundamentalist
25 Central House
33 Sporazene
33 River City
Each Way ¼ 1-2-3 Others On Request
BOXING BETTING FROM VC BET
VC Bet have issued prices on this week-end's big fights including the eagerly awaited clash between Audley Harrison and Danny Williams.
VC Bet's Paul Moody commented "The fight between Harrison and Williams has caught the public's imagination and if the real Danny Williams turns up it could be a fight to remember."
LATEST ODDS FROM VC BET FOR THE WEEK-END'S BIG FIGHTS
Vacant Commonwealth Heavyweight Title Fight
Audley Harrison 4/11
Draw 25/1
Danny Williams 2/1
British Heavyweight Title Fight
Matt Skelton 1/12
Draw 33/1
John McDermott 11/2
IBF Middleweight Title Eliminator
Ronald Wright 1/14
Draw 25/1
Sam Soliman 13/2
VC Bet's Paul Moody commented "The fight between Harrison and Williams has caught the public's imagination and if the real Danny Williams turns up it could be a fight to remember."
LATEST ODDS FROM VC BET FOR THE WEEK-END'S BIG FIGHTS
Vacant Commonwealth Heavyweight Title Fight
Audley Harrison 4/11
Draw 25/1
Danny Williams 2/1
British Heavyweight Title Fight
Matt Skelton 1/12
Draw 33/1
John McDermott 11/2
IBF Middleweight Title Eliminator
Ronald Wright 1/14
Draw 25/1
Sam Soliman 13/2
CAN HARRY MAKE IT HAPPEN
VC Bet have reacted to Harry Redknapp returning to Portsmouth as manager this week by offering prices on whether or not he can keep the South Coast strugglers in the Premiership.
VC Bet’s Nick Blezard commented “Harry has got a real job on to keep Portsmouth in the Premiership following the terrible run under their previous manager Alain Perrin but no doubt he will be giving it his best shots!"
VC BET
PORTSMOUTH TO BE RELEGATED 8/15
PORTSMOUTH TO STAY UP 11/8
VC Bet’s Nick Blezard commented “Harry has got a real job on to keep Portsmouth in the Premiership following the terrible run under their previous manager Alain Perrin but no doubt he will be giving it his best shots!"
VC BET
PORTSMOUTH TO BE RELEGATED 8/15
PORTSMOUTH TO STAY UP 11/8
MIDDLESBROUGH SPECIALS WITH VC BET
VC Bet have issued a set of “Specials” about Middlesbrough who are through to the quarter finals of the Carling Cup, qualified for the next round of matches in the UEFA Cup and scheduled to meet the winners of the Nuneaton/Histon replay in the third round of the FA Cup.
Middlesbrough To Win UEFA Cup and Carling Cup 80/1
Middlesbrough To Win FA Cup and Carling Cup 150/1
Middlesbrough To Win UEFA Cup and FA Cup 250/1
Middlesbrough To Win UEFA Cup and Carling Cup 80/1
Middlesbrough To Win FA Cup and Carling Cup 150/1
Middlesbrough To Win UEFA Cup and FA Cup 250/1
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