The Coca-Cola Championship 2006/2007 Season preview: The kick-off to the 2006/2007 season is imminent and while all eyes are understandably on the Premiership, the Coca-Cola Championship is shaping up well and should produce its fair share of fireworks. Heading the betting to win the league are those recently relegated from the Premiership -...
Galway Plate on August 2nd: The maxim 'horses for courses' is one which is exemplified by Ansar, who has won seven times at Galway under both codes, and is a best-priced 7/1 to capture the William Galway Plate for the third year in a row on August 2. The lightly-raced ten-year-old is 13lb higher compared to when prevailing in...
Craig Bellamy - Bellamy to be King of the Kop?: Rafa Benitez has made some inspired decisions during his tenure with Liverpool, and he has achieved so much in such little time. But, the Anfield boss has had very little luck in the striker department thus far, despite Peter Crouch eventually coming good last season.This, however, could be about...
King George - Heart's Cry (Saturday 29th July): The five-year-old's big-race jockey Cristophe Lemaire has reported the entire to be in fine fettle, and the Frenchman seems confident about his mounts chance, despite stiff competition presented by the like of the brilliant Arc winner Hurricane Run, and Godolphin's Dubai World Cup hero,...
Aston Villa - ONeill to take the reigns?: Solihull businessman Neville attempted to buy the club when current chairman Doug Ellis put it up for sale last season. But the bid, made by a consortium which included Neville and Irish property developers the Comer Brothers, fell through. However, Neville has cited that he has the necessary...
King George VI Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes: Heart's Cry, one of the equine stars of Japan, and the only horse to have taken the scalp of Deep Impact, is now a top-priced 7/2 for the King George VI Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot on Saturday following sustained recent support. The five-year-old's big-race jockey Cristophe Lemaire has...
Ladbrokes.com Stakes at Newbury on Saturday: Surprisingly for a race of its value, the Ladbrokes.com Stakes at Newbury on Saturday has attracted a relatively small field of thirteen, and a line-up which contains largely exposed types, most of which are handicapped up to their best at present. However, there are two exceptions - Capable Guest...
Goodwood Preview - Cantor Spreadfair Sussex Stakes: The Cantor Spreadfair Sussex Stakes, which takes place at Goodwood's Glorious meeting on August 2, is invariably a cracking race which brings together the cream of the milers from the Classic generation and the best of the older brigade. In the last ten runnings of this prestigious Group 1 contest...
Aston Villa - end of David O'Leary's reign: Following three years in charge, David O'Leary's tenure as Aston Villa boss has been brought to an abrupt end in what is reported to be a mutual decision following an inquiry into player unrest. There is seemingly no obvious replacement waiting in the wings. The fortune of O'Leary and Villa have...
Cricket - England Favourites for the 2nd Test: Following their draw at Lord's, both England and Pakistan will be keen to edge ahead when they meet in the 2nd Test at Old Trafford, which commences on July 27. England are rated a top-priced 7/4, Pakistan at 3s, and the draw is available at 11/8. Pakistan now boast three players in the top ten of...