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News articles from May-01-2006 to May-31-2006

Hurricane Run - update from Curragh
30-May-2006

Brilliant Arc winner Hurricane Run made a thoroughly pleasing seasonal reappearance when making all to easily beat Alexander Goldrun by seven lengths in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at The Curragh on Sunday.

Group C Betting Preview - the group of death
30-May-2006

Every World Cup must have one, and Group C is 2006’s ‘Group of Death’ as it’s been labelled since being drawn. This has put four quality sides together, which could culminate in the tightest matches of the opening phase and with it the first major casualty of this years tournament.

Vodafone Oaks Betting Preview - Gobble up 9/2 About Galatee
30-May-2006

Irish trainer Jim Bolger sent out Jet Ski Lady to absolutely dot up in the 1991 Epsom Oaks and the Coolcullen handler can strike in this year's renewal of the Vodafone-sponsored fillies' Classic with 9/2 shot Galatee.

World Cup Golden Boot Preview
30-May-2006

Admittedly it is a little risky with the World Cup still a few days away, but now might be an opportune time to back Michael Owen to be the top scorer at a very attractive 19/1. Even one goal in the next couple of Internationals might be enough to see those odds come tumbling down.

England vs Hungary Betting Preview
29-May-2006

It's time for a bit of fine-tuning, as Sven's men stretch their legs in a friendly against Hungary at Old Trafford on Tuesday and there will be glum faces emanating from the Theatre of Dreams if England don't deliver a performance that instils confidence ahead of next month's World Cup Finals in Germany.

World Cup Betting - Group G Betting Preview
27-May-2006

The French squad had its hands full making it to Germany. A 4-0 win over Cyprus put "Les Bleus" in the tournament, but the 1998 World Cup champions drew twice against Israel and Switzerland and once against Ireland in qualifying.

Sky’s the Limit for Rooney Market at Betfair
26-May-2006

Victoria Cup Betting Preview
25-May-2006

There is no better jockey in the land the Frankie Dettori when it comes to dictating the pace and he can do just that with success aboard Notability in the totesport Victoria Cup at Ascot on Saturday.

Sealine Stakes this afternoon
25-May-2006

A stiff nine furlongs on good to soft ground looks absolutely ideal for the Ed Dunlop-trained High Command, and the son of Galileo is a very strong fancy to land the opener at Goodwood this afternoon, the Sealine Stakes (2.10), for which he is 2/1 with Stan James.

Irish 200 Guineas Preview
24-May-2006

I was left with egg on my face when George Washington readily outpointed his rivals in the Stan James 2000 Guineas at Newmarket at the beginning of this month and the son of Danehill is bidding to give Aidan O'Brien his fifth win in the Boylesport-sponsored Irish equivalent at The Curragh on Saturday, for which

World Cup Group H betting preview
23-May-2006

What Spain need most is for their experienced stars, such as skipper Raul, to stand up and be counted. The Golden Boy of Spanish football, who plies his trade with Real Madrid, has indicated that he is going into this tournament in better shape than he has been in ahead of any other such competition, despite missing three months of action in La Liga after incurring a serious knee injury in a match against Barcelona last November.

World Cup Betting Predictions - Group D
22-May-2006

One of the weakest-looking Groups in the World Cup Finals is Group D, in which Portugal are deservedly odds-on favourite and Luiz Felipe Scolari's charges are bound to fancy their chances.

Paddy Power Gold Cup this afternoon
20-May-2006

The London Paddy Power Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday (3.20) is one of those typically competitive three-year-old handicaps which features any number of improving types that could go onto make their mark in Pattern-race company later in the season.

Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup Betting Preview
19-May-2006

Godolphin have a fantastic in the Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup - the Boys in Blue have won five of the last ten renewals of this Group 2 event - and The Geezer, who was trained by David Elsworth last season, is an intriguing contender on his first start for new connections.

Vodafone Derby Betting Update (4th June)
19-May-2006

Since the mid-90s, four winners of the Dante Stakes have gone onto win the Derby, including the last two, Motivator and North Light respectively.

Vodafone Oaks Betting Preview (June 2nd)
19-May-2006

Sir Michael Stoute added yet another string to his bow for the forthcoming fillies' Classic, the Vodafone Oaks on June 2, when the lightly-raced Short Skirt produced a power-packed finish to overhaul odds-on favourite Alexandrova in the Group 3 Musidora Stakes at York's Dante meeting.

Leeds United vs Watford Betting Analysis
19-May-2006

For fans of Leeds United and Watford, their dreams of a return to the ‘big time’ could soon become reality on Sunday when their two clubs run out in front of a jam-packed Millennium stadium to fight for a place in the Premiership.

Leeds United vs Watford Betting Analysis
19-May-2006

Cub Double for BettingChoice
18-May-2006

El Tel at Boro?
18-May-2006

Terry Venables is odds-on to succeed newly appointed England coach Steve McClaren by returning to the Riverside - about which

El Tel at Boro?
18-May-2006

Terry Venables is odds-on to succeed newly appointed England coach Steve McClaren by returning to the Riverside - about which

Duke of York Stakes Preview
17-May-2006

Dandy Nicholls hasn't had much joy in the Duke of York Hearthstead Homes Stakes, run at York today (3.15), since Venture Capitalist obliged in 1996, but he can redress the balance with Gift Horse, a 6/1 chance with

Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes
16-May-2006

There has been a degree of uncertainty as to whether Soviet Song will be going to post for the Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday, but this hasn't deterred

Rugby Super League Update
15-May-2006

Runaway Rugby Super League leaders St Helens bounced back from their defeat at the hands of Huddersfield by beating Warrington last Friday, leaving them six points in advance of second-placed Leeds, who are in turn a point ahead of last year's champions, Bradford.

Vodafone Derby at Epsom Betting Preview (June 3rd)
13-May-2006

Presently, the ante-post market for the Vodafone Derby at Epsom on June 3 makes for a rather muddled composition.

Champions League final betting preview
13-May-2006

Wednesday's Champions League final between Barcelona and Arsenal in Paris has all the requisite ingredients to be an absolute classic, and I can't envisage it failing to deliver.

Warwick International Handicap
12-May-2006

A high draw isn't ideal over virtually any trip at Chester when there's at least ten runners, so the fact that Dabbers Ridge is drawn ten of ten in the Warwick International Handicap at Chester on Friday (3.20) will put some people off.

Betfred Handicap Betting Preview
10-May-2006

At this time of year it pays dividends to follow in-form sprinters on an upward curve and Judd Street, who looks overpriced to my mind at 6/1 with

UEFA Cup final Betting Preview
09-May-2006

What a match we have in prospect for the UEFA Cup final on Wednesday evening when Middlesbrough, who have performed miracles to overcome Basle and Steaua Bucharest in the last two rounds, face a Sevilla side that lave lost just one of their last thirteen matches in all competitions, and are currently fifth in the Primera Liga.

Totesport Chester Cup Betting Preview
09-May-2006

FA Cup Final Betting Preview
09-May-2006

Liverpool and West Ham both expect to have no injury absentees in their clash in Saturday's FA Cup final at the Millennium Stadium. The Reds' Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso picked up an ankle injury during his side's 3-1 win at Portsmouth but an x-ray revealed that no lasting damage was done, while the Hammers' duo, Dean Ashton and Matt Etherington, are recovering rapidly from a hamstring and ankle injury respectively.

Vodafone Oaks at Epsom Betting Preview
09-May-2006

Looking ahead to the Vodafone Oaks at Epsom on Friday 2nd June, it's hard to build up a strong statistical profile which might lead us to the winner of this year's contest.

Championship Playoffs
03-May-2006

While the majority of Championship players are busy booking their summer jollies, those associated with Watford, Preston, Leeds and Crystal Palace still have plenty to play for with the prize of top-flight football and a place in the Premiership alongside the illustrious likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal just three games a way.

Rovers v Chelsea Betting Preview
02-May-2006

Chelsea winning the title last weekend was quite possibly the best news for Blackburn Rovers in their quest for UEFA Cup football next term. Now confirmed as the champions for a second season running, there is little reason for their array of International superstars to risk injury in pursuit of meaningless points.

Stan James 2000 Guineas Betting Preview
02-May-2006

Ballydoyle maestro Aidan O'Brien has sent out the winner of the first colts' Classic of the season three times in the last decade, including with Footstepsinthesand last year, and George Washington is a top-priced 2/1 to enhance that record by landing Saturday's