Betting: The Becher Chase looks like one for Arthur and Gordon December 2, 2016 For most racing fans there is no finer sight than seeing the best two mile chasers zip round Sandown Park’s tough and examining course. Sire De Grugy bids to make history in tomorrow’s Tingle Creek (3.00pm) by becoming only the second horse to win this great race three times. He seemed back to his very [...]
Betting: Nothing to split ‘super-managers’ Conte and Guardiola at the Etihad December 2, 2016 A pair of the Premier League’s top clubs, and top managers, go head-to-head on Saturday in a match that could go a long way to deciding the destination of the trophy in May. Chelsea visit the Etihad to take on Manchester City, leading the table, and their opponents, by a solitary point. The Blues have reeled [...]
Betting: Australia to provide England with stern test at Twickenham December 2, 2016 A record-equalling 14th consecutive victory is the prize for England as they host Australia at Twickenham on Saturday. A win at the home of rugby will complete an unbeaten calendar year for Eddie Jones’ side and a fourth successive victory over The Wallabies. Australia will be seeking revenge after The Red Rose completed an unprecedented 3-0 [...]
Betting: Chelsea to extend winning run over out-of-form Tottenham at Stamford Bridge November 24, 2016 The last time Tottenham won away at Chelsea, Dele Alli and last week’s goalscorer Harry Winks were still six years away from being born. Since Gary Lineker’s late winner in 1990, 26 years and 29 games have passed without Spurs tasting victory at Stamford Bridge. Mauricio Pochettino’s side travel to west London tomorrow knowing they [...]
Betting: Koeman would settle for a point on St Mary’s return November 24, 2016 All eyes will be on Ronald Koeman as he returns to Southampton for the first time this weekend, as his Everton side travel to St Mary’s on Sunday. The Dutch manager enjoyed two successful years with the Saints, guiding them to sixth place last year, their highest ever Premier League finish. However, he switched the south [...]
Horseracing betting tips: Fry’s hurdler won’t be Behind for long at Newbury November 24, 2016 PUNTERS heading to Newbury on Friday looking for Cheltenham Festival clues may not have to wait long as Nicky Henderson’s highly-regarded Jenkins is set to make his hurdling debut in the opener (12.30pm). He is unlikely to be much of a price today, so the more speculative amongst you could do a lot worse than take [...]
Horseracing betting tips: Back Blaklion and defending champ Smad in the Hennessy November 24, 2016 CHAMPION jockey Richard Johnson is yet to win a Hennessy Gold Cup (3.10pm), but he holds a great chance on Saturday with 11/2 market leader Native River. Speaking on his Betway blog, Johnson praised the seven-year-old’s “staying ability” and describes him as “a very good jumper”. Those are the fundamental traits you need to win [...]
Horseracing betting tips: King’s Yanworth will be a hard chestnut to crack at Ascot November 17, 2016 TRAINER Alan King is set to unleash stable star YANWORTH in Saturday's Coral Hurdle (2.40pm). This beautiful chestnut son of Norse Dancer was four from four going into the Cheltenham Festival, only to be denied by Willie Mullins' Yorkhill in the Neptune. Yanworth stayed all the way to the line and was even making ground [...]
Horseracing betting tips: Punters ready to feast on this Haydock Midnight treat November 17, 2016 ALTHOUGH many are billing Saturday’s Betfair Chase (3.00pm) at Haydock as a straight match between National Hunt heavyweights Cue Card and Coneygree, I’ve a sneaky feeling we may be for a surprise. The pair have won the biggest prizes in jump racing between them, but both have a little bit to prove this season and [...]
Betting: Mourinho curse to continue for Wenger with cagey Old Trafford draw November 17, 2016 It’s been 13 matches, over a period of 12 years, but Arsene Wenger has never beaten Jose Mourinho. Other than a Community Shield game last summer, the scalp of Mourinho is one he’s never claimed. Wenger’s record stands as drawn six, lost seven, and won none. He hasn’t even managed a goal against a Mourinho-managed [...]