Betting: Reliable Rose to prove a thorn in USA’s side once again September 29, 2016 There is no player going into this year’s Ryder Cup with more confidence than Rory McIlroy and the bookmakers certainly haven’t missed that. The Ulsterman is clear at the top of Sporting Index’s Top European index where 50 points are awarded for the best player, 30 for second, 20 for third and 10 for fourth. McIroy [...]
Betting: Goals galore expected as Spurs host Man City at White Hart Lane September 29, 2016 TOTTENHAM host Manchester City on Sunday in a match that could go a long way to deciding the direction of this season’s Premier League trophy. These two finished third and fourth last term but currently sit first and second in the table, and look to be among this year’s front-runners for the title. Unsurprisingly, both [...]
Betting tips: Value can be Found with the fillies in Arc de Triomphe September 29, 2016 THERE is quality racing action on both sides of the Channel this weekend with Sunday’s Qatar Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe (3.05pm) the undoubted highlight. Roger Varian’s Postponed is a worthy favourite on the back of an impressive win in the Juddmonte International at York last month. That success came on ground arguably too fast [...]
Ashadihan can stamp her authority on Rosemary rivals September 22, 2016 Friday's Listed Rosemary Stakes (1.55pm) isn't straight forward by any means, but ASHADIHAN is the classiest filly in the race and must have a massive chance. Kevin Ryan's three-year-old has been in top company this season – running respectable races in both the Group One Coronation and Falmouth Stakes. She's still lightly raced and was an excellent [...]
Newmarket betting tips: Sparks will fly for Brian Meehan in Cambridgeshire September 22, 2016 JOHN Gosden has won the historic Cambridgeshire Handicap (4.10pm) three times, but punters were dealt a bitter blow when his hot favourite Sacred Act was ruled out on Wednesday evening. The lightly-raced five-year-old won impressively at Sandown earlier this month and many were hoping he would turn out to be the next Pipedreamer or Halling. [...]
Plucky Foxes to settle for a draw against stuttering Manchester United September 22, 2016 LAST season’s champions travel to the FA Cup winners on Saturday lunchtime as Manchester United host Leicester. Having started his United career with a Community Shield win over the Foxes, things aren’t looking quite as positive for Jose Mourinho as it did on that sunny day at Wembley. Three successive wins were brought to a [...]
Chelsea can topple Arsenal in another fiery London derby September 22, 2016 PLENTY has happened at Chelsea since they were last beaten in the league by Arsenal. Since 29 October 2011, the Blues have been through five managers, won as many trophies, gone from champions to tenth, and even had time to sell David Luiz to PSG before buying him back. Change hasn’t been as quick at [...]
Teruntum Star can shine bright for Pat Smullen in Ayr Gold Cup September 15, 2016 FROM 5/1 favourite Growl to 33/1 shot G Force, a case can be made for almost every horse in Saturday's Ayr Gold Cup (3.45pm). The latter is a Group One winner who showed glimpses of a return to form at Navan on his most recent start and has the class to play a part. He’ll handle soft [...]
Betting: Boro have been sweet so far but Toffees should chew them up September 15, 2016 Everton have enjoyed an impressive opening to the season. They’re one of only four unbeaten teams in the league, sit just two points off the top of the table, and also smashed Yeovil in the cup. Tomorrow teatime they face Middlesbrough, who should be similarly pleased with their encouraging start. Draws against Stoke and West Brom, alongside a Tees-Wear derby victory against Sunderland, have [...]
Horse racing tips: Imperial Aviator can get back to winning ways at Newbury September 15, 2016 MARK Ronson will play a DJ set for the Newbury crowds on Saturday night, but I’m more interested in Kieran Shoemark getting a tune out of IMPERIAL AVIATOR in the Dubai Duty Free handicap (2.50pm). Roger Charlton’s son of Paco Boy got the better of Gordon Stakes winner Ulysses when losing his maiden tag at Leicester in April. [...]