Weekly Previews

Ryanair Chase Preview

The introduction of the Ryanair Chase has been a welcome addition to the festival. The race is only five years old but we have seen some decent horses win the Thursday race. Thisthatandtother was the premier winner in 2005, while Our Vic won the 2008 running. Cheltenham Gold Cup contender Imperial Commander won last years renewal beating Schindlers Hunt, who entered again. Dessie Hughes’ horse will do well to finish in the frame this year though, the 2010 running looks quite competitive. (more…)

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A Betting Guide to this weeks Main Sporting Events

Football Betting

The FA Cup reaches the quarter final stage this weekend with Chelsea 11/10 favourites to retain the trophy they won in May. The Blues face Stoke City at Stamford Bridge whilst two of their London rivals - Fulham and Tottenham - meet at Craven Cottage. In the other ties, Reading host Aston Villa and Portsmouth face Birmingham.

In the Premier League, Manchester United can continue their title challenge with a win over Wolves at Molineux. (more…)

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Welcome to our weekly column where we try and seek good value in some longer odds bets.
Review

A frustrating week this week. Stoke did the business for us against Portsmouth before Mallorca cost us a nice profit by losing their first home match of the 2009/10 season. Stacey Slater (not Ian Beale) killed Archie in Eastenders and Ross Fisher had a terrible WGC World Matchplay, losing in the first round to Thongchai Jaidee.

1pt Ireland to beat England in the Six Nations by 6-10 points at 11/2

It’s a tough match to call at Twickenham as England try to continue their 100% Six Nations record in 2010 against a bruised Ireland team, soundly beaten in Paris last time out. (more…)

Posted in Carling Cup Betting, Football Betting, Golf Betting, Horse Racing Betting, Scottish Premier Betting, Six Nations Betting, Weekly Previews

Online Betting Odds – Weekly Sports Preview

Football Betting

The first major trophy of the season will be decided this Sunday as Aston Villa play Manchester United in the Carling Cup Final. United are the 5/6 favourites to retain the trophy but Villa look terrific value at 7/2 to win their first silverware under Martin O’Neill.

In the Premier League, the battle for a Champions League spot continues as Manchester City travel to Chelsea and Spurs host Everton. Stoke City continue to impress and can put another dent in Arsenal’s title ambitions with a win at the Brittania at 4/1. (more…)

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United should Warrant Away Support

Manchester United, and Wayne Rooney in particular, appear to be in irrepressible form at the moment and look a decent bet to outscore Everton at Goodison Park this weekend.

Everton v Man Utd

Two goals from Rooney propelled United to a valuable Champions League win over Milan in the San Siro on Tuesday and the England striker has been in equally devastating form in the Premier League of late, netting nine times in their last seven games with 21 goals in total. Undoubtedly, the 24-year-old is much more the finished article nowadays, his manager and team-mate Patrice Evra both described him as ‘world class’ following his brace in Milan, and he seems to be thriving in his role as a lone striker this season. (more…)

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