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News articles from May-01-2007 to May-31-2007

2007 Vodafone Oaks
30-May-2007

Two years ago, Henry Cecil probably wouldn't have believed you if you had told him he would be going into the 2007 Vodafone Oaks with two of the first three in the antepost betting. However, the Newmarket-based handler has steadily rebuilt his string at his Warren Place yard and does indeed go into Friday's Classic at Epsom with two live chances of landing this Group 1 fillies' contest for an unprecedented eighth time.

Beckham recalled for England vs Brazil
30-May-2007

Coach Steve McClaren has performed a u-turn of seismic proportions by recalling David Beckham, whom he dropped pretty much as soon as he took over from Sven, to the squad for the Three Lions' friendly with Brazil at Wembley on Friday.

Big Brother 8 Odds
29-May-2007

Big Brother 8 kicks off on Wednesday night so expect a summer full of tears, tantrums and titillation. have chalked up a range of bets to celebrate/mourn the start of another new series.

£100,000 Riding On The Draw – As Punters Say Neither Attack Has 20 Wickets!
25-May-2007

The vast majority of bets placed with

1000 Guineas at Newmarket
25-May-2007

Finsceal Beo looked a cut-above her rivals when lading the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket at the beginning of the month, but she’s subsequently tasted defeat in the French equivalent and I reckon she’ll be vulnerable to the filly that chased her home at Newmarket, Arch Swing, when they renew rivalry in the boylesports.com Irish 1000 Guineas at The Curragh on Sunday.

Totesport Silver Bowl Betting Preview
25-May-2007

Mark Johnston, who sent out the winner of the competitive ten-furlong handicap at Goodwood on Friday with Record Breaker, can land another valuable three-year-old handicap with the unbeaten Regal Parade in the totesport.com Silver Bowl at Haydock on Saturday, for which he is a best-priced 13/2 with Paddy Power.

America’s Cup- Louis Vuitton Cup Latest Odds
23-May-2007

Emirates Team New Zealand are the 4/6 favourites with bookies

Greek Tragedy for reds
23-May-2007

Milan are 8/1 to defend their Champions League crown next season, according to

Champions League Final betting tips
22-May-2007

Two clubs synonymous with success on the European stage go head to head in a Champions League Final for the second time in the last three seasons when Liverpool and AC Milan clash at the Olympic Stadium in Athens on Wednesday evening, and the latter side are favourites at a best-priced 7/5.

Champions League Final Money Back special from Paddypower
22-May-2007

Win tickets to the Ocean's 13 premiere with Pokerstars
21-May-2007

Vodafone Derby at Epsom Betting Preview (June 2)
21-May-2007

Paul Cole can capture the Vodafone Derby at Epsom on June 2 with Strategic Prince.

Free bets on the FA Cup final
19-May-2007

Several bookies are keen to offer you free bets on the 2007 FA Cup Final. Our top recommendations for a free bet on the ChampionsLeague Final are

FA Cup Final Betting Tips
18-May-2007

Deposed champions Chelsea face newly crowned Premiership title holders Manchester United in a match which promises to be electrifying when the two sides go head to head in the first FA Cup Final at the all new Wembley Stadium. The fixture is a truly fitting finale to a season which has seen the two sides fight out an enthralling two-horse Premiership race.

FA Cup Final ... Too close to call?
16-May-2007

Is the FA Cup Final too close to call? If you think so, there is a hugely generous offer at

Totesport.com Dante Stakes Preview
16-May-2007

Frankie Dettori has yet to ride a Derby winner, a race which is proving as elusive to him as the Grand National is to champion jump jockey Tony McCoy. But with his paymasters Godolphin unlikely to field a credible challenger in this year's renewal of Flat racing's blue riband, the Italian jockey will no doubt have been elated to have been handed the ride on current antepost favourite Authorized.

Vodafone Derby Betting Tips
16-May-2007

Paul Cole was a trainer in his pomp in the late 80s and early 90s - the days when the late Fahd Salman's popular dark green silks were carried to victory by Cole-trained equine athletes with great regularity. But while things aren't so buoyant in terms of firepower at the Whatcombe handler's yard nowadays, he is still as adept at training horses as anyone on the circuit. And he can underline this point by capturing the Vodafone Derby at Epsom on June 2 with Strategic Prince.

All Spanish Uefa Cup Final at Hampden Park
15-May-2007

Defending champions Sevilla clash with Espanyol in the first ever all-Spanish Uefa Cup Final at Hampden Park on Wednesday, and Juande Ramos’ side are favourites across the board. Bet Chroncile and Expekt being the most generous by going even money.

FA Cup Final
14-May-2007

The FA Cup Final finally returns to its spiritual home at Wembley Stadium this Saturday and punters will be hoping that Chelsea and Manchester United serve up something better than the cold porridge that was on offer in the Premiership clash between the two teams at Stamford Bridge. last week.

Paddypower Free Bet on Man Utd v West Ham
13-May-2007

England 7/2 to beat WIndies 4-0
13-May-2007

England are red hot favourites to win the Test series against the W Indies with

French 2000 Guineas, the Poule d'Essai des Poulains
12-May-2007

Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien has made two successful raids on the French 2000 Guineas, the Poule d'Essai des Poulains, twice in the last five years, and the Ballydoyle maestro can repeat the dose on Sunday with Honoured Guest, a 5/1 chance with

Manchester United vs West Ham Betting tips
12-May-2007

Sir Alex Ferguson has intimated that his recently crowned champions will take to the field at Old Trafford on Sunday very much with the intention of beating the visiting West Ham, which won't come as music to the ears of the Hammers boss Alan Curbishley.

Free Bet from ladborkes
12-May-2007

Dee Stakes Betting
11-May-2007

It’s the final day of the three-day May Meeting on the Roodee today and punters can bolster their weekend coffers by getting stuck into Barry Hills’ Desert Dew in the Aktiv Kapital UK Ltd Dee Stakes, for which he is an 11/4 chance with

Sheffield United vs Wigan betting tips
11-May-2007

Sheffield United and Wigan will both be feeling a good deal more positive about things going into their head to head on Sunday if West Ham fail to get anything from their game at Old Trafford the day before.

Eurovision betting on betfair
11-May-2007

Following the semi-finals of this year’s Eurovision song contest it is clearer than ever that, in this game at least, it’s a case of show-friends and not show-business.

Halifax Handicap Betting Tips
10-May-2007

The first day of the Chester May Meeting was most forgettable for yours truly following a disappointing display from Galient, my selection in the Chester Cup won eventually by Greenwich Meantime.

Manchester United vs Chelsea Betting Tips
09-May-2007

There is simply no point in being too overly analytical when assessing the best betting opportunities in Wednesday's evenings clash between newly crowned Premiership champions Manchester United and the side that deposed, Chelsea, given that it's an inconsequential fixture.

WSOP 2007 Prize Package
09-May-2007

Roman Empire about to expand?
09-May-2007

Chelsea are 8/13 to spend the most of the ‘big four’ clubs during the close season, according to

The Players Championship TPC at Sawgrass Offer
09-May-2007

If your player birdies the 18th hole on the final round of the tournament

Win tickets to the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury!
09-May-2007

Bingo Gold £57,329 winner
09-May-2007

Eurovision Song Contest betting update
09-May-2007

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Tottenham vs Blackburn
09-May-2007

In contrast to Wednesday night's meeting between Chelsea and Man Utd in south west London, there's still plenty to play for in north London on Thursday night when Tottenham entertain Blackburn.

Totesport Chester Cup betting tips
08-May-2007

Chester's May meeting gets under way on Wednesday and the centrepiece of the three-day bonanza, the

I Wanna Be Andor-ed!
08-May-2007

If there was a prize for rubbish names at Eurovision 2007, and there probably is, ANONYMOUS must have it in the bag. So why would anyone choose this faux post-modern, unimaginative name?

Ladbrokes Poker 5th Year Birthday Celebration
07-May-2007

The month of May

Be a Poker Pro for a Year Competition
07-May-2007

Charlton vs Tottenham betting tips
07-May-2007

Charlton haven't been dealt the fairest hand in trying to secure Premiership survival in the final furlong of the season, as their two remaining fixtures are at home to a Tottenham side pursuing a European place for next term, and a trip to Anfield to tackle Champions League finalists Liverpool.

Allardyce 1-7 on Betfair to be next Newcastle manager
07-May-2007

Baggies May Struggle to Keep Wolves From the Door
07-May-2007

Wolves look a cracking bet at 6/4 (

Saints Can March Back to Premiership
07-May-2007

Southampton look a great shout at 11/4 (

Blackpool to Rollercoaster Into Championship
07-May-2007

An amazing 6-3 win at Swansea has given Blackpool a real head of steam heading into the League 1 play-offs and they can be backed with confidence at 9/4 (

Breeders Cup Classic
06-May-2007

Street Sense has been cut to 3/1 favourite from 10/1 by

Charlton to stay up?
06-May-2007

Charlton are now 10/1 to stay up this season say bookmakers

Arsenal vs Chelsea Betting Tips
06-May-2007

Following United's victory in the Manchester derby yesterday, Chelsea simply have to beat Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday, and even then their hopes of winning the title for the third successive season largely depend on whether relegation-threatened West Ham can beat the Red Devils next weekend.

AC MILAN V MANCHESTER UNITED
03-May-2007

The Champions League semi-final first leg between Manchester United and AC Milan was a truly epic match, in which the Red Devils came from behind to prevail 3-2. Another high-octane encounter is in the offing when they square up to do battle again in the second chapter of this tie at the San Siro on Wednesday evening when the small matter of a place in the final is at stake.

Stan James 2000 Guineas Betting tips
03-May-2007

Teofilo, the winter favourite for the Stan James 2000 Guineas and champion two-year-old of last season, will miss the first colts' Classic of the season after suffering a setback.