Welcome to the BettingChoice sports betting blog. Here you'll find tips and opinions on events and a matches, a look into the sports betting industry, the odd laugh and whatever else leaks out of the brains of our writers.
Read, enjoy, learn, share and respond. Our blog is a two-way-street, if you don't agree with a tip or opinion you read in here (or even if you do), drop a comment and let us know.
Shackleford (Forestry) was a real surprise on the day and wound up finishing a very respectable 4th after being in front for about 90% of the race. This guy looks like he could be a real threat once he matures a bit and can unleash a bit more tactical speed – he certainly has the conformation and ability. Shackleford looks to be a really nice purchase for his connections and his second to Dialed In back in Florida doesn't look a fluke at all anymore. He is getting more respect this time and you'll find him trading around 8/1.
A pair of new entrants to the Triple Crown Trail add a real element of spice to this contest as the enigma-like Dance City (City Zip) and Peachtree-owned Flashpoint (Pomeroy) both carry very plausible Preakness prices. You'll remember...
The ante post betting markets for the second jewel of the American Triple Crown has been released by several European bookmakers and it appears as though the bookies expect a significant amount of volume to pour in on Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom (Leroidesanimeaux). At the time of this writing, the Team Valor-owned colt is trading at a 6/4 price tag with popular UK bookmaker Ladbrokes and when one thinks about the fact that this guy came out of the gate on Derby day at 30/1, you have to wonder whether he's even playable at this point.
I have a lot of respect for Animal Kingdom and I'm glad he won the Derby, not as glad as I would have been if Midnight Interlude (War Chant) would have won, but chuffed for a pleasant colt with interesting connections. Regardless,...
“Kenny has lifted the place, the supporters, the players and everyone connected with the club and now we can all look forward to a bright future”
Steven Gerrard’s words will be echoed all around the red half of Liverpool this evening, fresh from the news that Kenny Dalglish has been signed as permanent club manager for the next three years.
Dalglish, who took over from the sacked Roy Hodgson, has won 11 of his 21 games back in charge of the Reds, a stat that perhaps doesn’t fully reflect the amazing turnaround the club has achieved since his appointment in January.
With wins over Chelsea, and both Manchester City and Manchester United in...
Simon Whitlock is on the brink of elimination from this year’s Premier League as he and Adrian Lewis battle it out for the one remaining semi-final spot.
Whitlock must defeat Phil Taylor and hope that Gary Anderson beats Lewis whilst also overturning an eight-leg difference if he is to achieve a top four finish. Had the Aussie not been playing the unrelenting force that is Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor then perhaps it could have been conceivable for him to win convincingly whilst Lewis also lost by a large margin. However, he is playing The Power and he won’t be going through to the next round.
One betting market where Taylor can be got at is the 180s column. When the pair last met in week six of the Premier League the 15-time World Champion scored...
As Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United prepare for this weekend, needing just one point against Blackburn to be crowned this year’s Premier League Champions, the odds on them retaining the trophy next year have been slashed down to 7/4 (bet365).
At the final whistle of his side’s emphatic 2-1 victory over Chelsea this past Sunday, the thunderous roar from the Stretford End of Old Trafford was enough signal that his team had done enough to fight off any last minute challenge from the current holders to this year’s crown.
Chelsea finished the 2010 Premier League season on 86 points, one ahead of United, and will be ultimately disappointed that they haven’t been able to retain the coveted...
I wouldn't be surprised to see any of the three main choices win it but I rate them World Domination, Carlton House and Seville in that order. I know World Domination would be bucking the trend as virtually all recent winners raced at two but I think he's got what it takes to make a really big statement this year and you simply can't ignore Carlton House's big maiden score last year.
There are a few other contenders in the mix for this one with Roderick O'Connor (Galileo) seeing his price rocket as he will likely be pointed elsewhere. You can still find him at 50.0 on the exchanges if you think he winds up in the Dante this weekend.
Yaseer (Dansili) is going to be looking to build off a credible third to...
The key annual prep for the Group 1 Epsom Derby is set to run at York this Saturday and it looks to be a bit of a dogfight amongst the top three contenders as they battle it out for the favourites position. The bookies don't seem to see a huge amount between them all but the exchange market shows a bit of a gulf with Carlton House (Street Cry) just a bit behind Seville (Galileo) and World Domination (Empire Maker).
Carlton House, owned by the Queen, seems to be getting the bulk of support as punters expect him to build heavily on his very likable performance in a Div II contest to close out his two-year-old campaign. He outran a field of 18 by a whopping nine length margin. Several from that race have gone on to win and it really looks to be a more...
Following on from today’s earlier games where the battle for fourth between Spurs and Man City was left undecided for another week, tomorrow sees some crucial matches in the battle for the Premier League crown, as the top three are in action in matches that could make or break a season.
Stoke play Arsenal in the second of three Sunday matches, with Gunners midfielder Aaron Ramsey due to start against the side where he suffered a double fracture in his lower right leg in a tackle with defender Ryan Shawcross. Ramsey will possibly be in a side set up by Arsene Wenger that will also include long-term injury victim Thomas Vermaelen, who has been absent since the first three games of the season.
It’s that stage of the season where things start to get a little tense, a tad nervy, but for those on the outside, very exciting. As Fergie once coined it, it is indeed squeaky bum time.
So here are a couple of games that could be worth keeping an eye on over the weekend.
Starting at the bottom of the Premier League, West Ham host Blackburn with just six points between them as the season draws to an end. West Ham have some class players in their ranks, but their overall performances have left a lot to be desired. They face a team in Blackburn who are in a real freefall since sacking manager Sam Allardyce. Their 1-0 victory over rivals Bolton last weekend could be the start of a fight to stay in the division, but they must tighten...
Phil Taylor and Gary Anderson have secured their places in the top four of the Premier League 2011 table, Mark Webster will be eating with the wooden spoon and Terry Jenkins needs a miracle. However, there is still plenty to play for in the penultimate week of the Premier League group stages.
Raymond van Barneveld, Adrian Lewis, James Wade and Simon Whitlock are still battling it out for a place in the semi finals of this year’s competition with just four points separating the quartet.
Barney is in prime position needing just one point from his remaining two matches to secure a top-four finish. However, he has a tough match against Gary Anderson this week and certainly wouldn’t want to let things go down to the last week where nerves could play a big part in...
