Horse racing betting: Betfair Chase: It's odd to think of a horse race in 50-50 terms, particularly when there are more than two beasts in the contest in question, but surely at evens, wonder horse Kauto Star is a bargain to win the Betfair Chase at Huntingdon on Saturday. A lot of the bookmakers who had the temerity to go up with...
Football betting: Next England coach: With the news that Steve McClaren has been sacked as England Head coach the interest is now firmly on who will replace him and the markets are already indicating that the next boss will not be English. William Hill believe that the next England boss will be a foreigner and currently offer 2/...
Football betting: £10m patriotic punt on England: Patriotic punters are backing England to beat Croatia in their final Euro 2008 qualifying game and bookmakers are expecting the feelgood factor engendered by Israel's unexpected victory over Russia at the weekend to translate into a massive gamble on Steve McClaren's side. "There was doom...
Golf betting: World Cup of golf: With two of the world's most in-form golfers flying the flag for St George, England are justifiable favourites to win the WGC World Cup this weekend. Justin Rose is Europe's No 1 after ending the 2007 season in style by taking the Order of Merit title with success at the Volvo Masters in...
Cricket betting: Harmison fails to boost England: Fast bowler Steve Harmison may have been called up to the England squad with hopes of making the first Test but his inclusion has done little to stop punters piling on a Sri Lanka series win. Harmison has been playing cricket in South Africa under the watchful eye of new England bowling...
Horse racing betting: Betfair Chase (ante-post): Further evidence that the Betfair Chase has quickly established itself as the early-season focal point for the top stayers has been underlined this week, as the 14 entries for Saturday's renewal include the first four home from last season's Gold Cup and six of the first seven in the exchange's...
Football betting: England vs Croatia: After turning around a handsome profit from last week's recommendations it's all too easy to bask in the afterglow of success, but as England coach Steve McClaren will tell you, you're only as good as your last performance, which certainly doesn't bode too well for England fans this week....
Football betting: England Euro 2008 odds: Following Israel's last-gasp victory against Russia, England are 1/8 to qualify for the Euro 2008 finals, according to Ladbrokes, and 8/1 to win next summer's tournament. Israel rewarded patriotic punters in England who had backed the Israeli's to avoid defeat against Guus Hiddink's men in their...
Horse racing betting: Greatwood Hurdle: The Greatwood Hurdle has been won by many champion hurdle prospects in the last decade with Rooster Booster, Detroit City and Westender all taking this event in the last few years. A similar level of form will be needed again to take the Greatwood Hurdle once more, and the ante-post prices about...
Horse Racing Betting: Paddy Power Gold Cup: The Paddy Power Gold Cup is usually one of the best handicap chases of the season but this time around it has a below-par feel to it. Some of the best talent has skipped the contest at Prestbury Park for one reason or another, not least ante-post favourite Don't Push It, who was withdrawn on...