Five things to look out for in the Premier League this weekend: A top of the table clash, Mourinho under pressure, and Cardiff scoring off set-pieces September 13, 2018 Can Liverpool prove their title credentials at Wembley? Last season Liverpool were outplayed at Tottenham’s temporary home, losing 4-1 after Mauricio Pochettino’s side put on a vibrant, attacking display which highlighted clear deficiencies in Liverpool's backline. Things have changed since then and Jurgen Klopp’s side have breezed through their opening four games, collecting a maximum [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Balding runner no Flash in the pan on Sunday September 13, 2018 DONCASTER stages the world’s oldest Classic tomorrow afternoon, but if it’s superstar thoroughbreds you’re looking for the only place to head to is Leopardstown. Roaring Lion has proven to be the best 10-furlong horse around after wins in the Coral-Eclipse and Juddmonte International on his previous two starts. He’s a hot favourite to give John [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Balding runner no Flash in the pan on Sunday September 13, 2018 DONCASTER stages the world’s oldest Classic tomorrow afternoon, but if it’s superstar thoroughbreds you’re looking for the only place to head to is Leopardstown. Roaring Lion has proven to be the best 10-furlong horse around after wins in the Coral-Eclipse and Juddmonte International on his previous two starts. He’s a hot favourite to give John [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Lah Ti Dar primed to hit the high notes for Lloyd-Webber September 13, 2018 WHAT a season it has been for John Gosden. Even though the master of Clarehaven is yet to win a Classic this term, he has bounded into an unassailable lead in the trainers’ championship after a plethora of Group Ones, including Stradivarius’ historic £1million bonus. It could be a huge day for the stable, with [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Lah Ti Dar primed to hit the high notes for Lloyd-Webber September 13, 2018 WHAT a season it has been for John Gosden. Even though the master of Clarehaven is yet to win a Classic this term, he has bounded into an unassailable lead in the trainers’ championship after a plethora of Group Ones, including Stradivarius’ historic £1million bonus. It could be a huge day for the stable, with [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Oh This Is Us to continue his fine record at Donny September 13, 2018 TOMORROW’S Group Two Champagne Stakes promises to be one of the most fascinating contests of the afternoon. Victory for Too Darn Hot would be the perfect appetiser for the connections of Lah Ti Dar ahead of the St Leger, as he is her full brother. Remarkably, John Gosden has never won this prize, but he [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Oh This Is Us to continue his fine record at Donny September 13, 2018 TOMORROW’S Group Two Champagne Stakes promises to be one of the most fascinating contests of the afternoon. Victory for Too Darn Hot would be the perfect appetiser for the connections of Lah Ti Dar ahead of the St Leger, as he is her full brother. Remarkably, John Gosden has never won this prize, but he [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Aeolus can get back to winning ways for Walker September 13, 2018 AS THE days begin to get shorter and the nights start to draw in, it’s important to remember that many of the current Flat racing crop will struggle to hold their form. For that very reason, I tend to tread carefully at this stage of the season and am a little wary of getting sucked [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Aeolus can get back to winning ways for Walker September 13, 2018 AS THE days begin to get shorter and the nights start to draw in, it’s important to remember that many of the current Flat racing crop will struggle to hold their form. For that very reason, I tend to tread carefully at this stage of the season and am a little wary of getting sucked [...]
Premier League broadcasting: What is the future of the 3pm kick-off and the TV blackout? September 13, 2018 Bob Lord, Burnley chairman between 1955 and 1981, was an outspoken voice in the national game and, among many things, a staunch critic of televised football. Fearing that a future of sports coverage being broadcast across England’s living rooms would drive down attendances and match-day revenue, he banned the BBC’s Match of the Day cameras [...]