I note from the release below that Australia is $101. If you're that keen on the Socceroos, you'll get up to $175 on an Aussie victory.
"What's the difference?" you might ask. After all, they're both good odds on a long shot. A friend told me the other day he had been given $67 at the local TAB.
The answer to that is easy. You're only having a bet if you think they are a legitimate chance, in which case, the winnings will be your money. For a simple $10 bet, the difference in return from the two bookmakers is $750. The TAB odds are more than $1100 behind the pace!
That should be reason enough to shop around.
In the meantime, here's the latest from Sportingbet:
PUNTERS KEEN ON SPAIN'S ODDS FOR WORLD CUP WIN
Spain are the clear favourites for the 2010 World Cup with good bets at Sportingbet Australia bringing their odds in from $5.50 to $4.75.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said bets including one of $10,000 and another of $5000 had arrived over the past week.
“Spain is the only side the punters want prior to the tournament kicking off,” said Sullivan.
“We’ve taken bets including one of $10,000, another of $5000 and plenty of other four figure sums over the past week.
“The return of star front man Fernando Torres from injury has convinced punters and they’re expected to cruise past Switzerland and Honduras with only Chile providing any opposition in the group stages.”
Spain are ranked second in the World and are current European Champions but the best they have done in previous World Cups is a fourth place in 1950. They must also overcome the hoodoo that no European side has ever won a World Cup held outside of Europe.
2010 FIFA World Cup
Sportingbet Australia Market
Spain 4.75
Brazil 5.50
Argentina 7.50
England 8.50
Netherlands 11.00
Germany 13.00
Italy 15.00
France 21.00
Portugal 29.00
Ivory Coast 41.00
Paraguay 67.00
Ghana 67.00
Serbia 67.00
Mexico 67.00
Chile 67.00
USA 67.00
Australia 101.00
Uruguay 101.00
Nigeria 101.00
Cameroon 101.00
Denmark 101.00
Others 151.00 Plus
Friday, June 11, 2010
Latin News into Stradbroke Handicap field
SWIFT ALLIANCE SCRATCHING GOOD NEWS FOR LATIN NEWS BACKERS
Punters who’ve backed Latin News to win the Stradbroke will be buoyed by the news that Swift Alliance has been scratched giving the Bart Cummings trained colt a start in the race.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michal Sullivan said Latin News was well supported yesterday.
“He was backed in from $11 to $8.50 before the scratching with bets including one of $5000,” said Sullivan.
“He is now into $7.00 second favouritism and we’re expecting more support following his luckless run last week.”
STRABROKE HANDICAP
Sportingbet Australia Market
Whobegotyou 3.20
Latin News 7.00
Melito 7.50
Catapulted 9.00
Black Piranha 12.00
Ortensia 12.00
Graceful Anna 12.00
Beaded 17.00
Albert The Fat 21.00
Mic Mac 21.00
Swift Alliance 23.00
Phelan Ready 26.00
Mr Baritone 31.00
Russeting 31.00
Stryker 31.00
Ghetto Blaster 31.00
Others 41.00 Plus
Punters who’ve backed Latin News to win the Stradbroke will be buoyed by the news that Swift Alliance has been scratched giving the Bart Cummings trained colt a start in the race.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michal Sullivan said Latin News was well supported yesterday.
“He was backed in from $11 to $8.50 before the scratching with bets including one of $5000,” said Sullivan.
“He is now into $7.00 second favouritism and we’re expecting more support following his luckless run last week.”
STRABROKE HANDICAP
Sportingbet Australia Market
Whobegotyou 3.20
Latin News 7.00
Melito 7.50
Catapulted 9.00
Black Piranha 12.00
Ortensia 12.00
Graceful Anna 12.00
Beaded 17.00
Albert The Fat 21.00
Mic Mac 21.00
Swift Alliance 23.00
Phelan Ready 26.00
Mr Baritone 31.00
Russeting 31.00
Stryker 31.00
Ghetto Blaster 31.00
Others 41.00 Plus
Stradbroke Handicap update
PUNTERS KEEN ON KAVANAGH'S SECOND STRADBROKE STRING
QTC Cup winner Catapulted has been heavily backed for the Stradbroke shortening from $11 to $9.00 in the past 24 hours at Sportingbet Australia.
The Mark Kavanagh trained gelding was already a bad result for bookies after he was heavily backed at big odds before he even arrived in Queensland.
“Whobegotyou might be a dominant favourite but it is Kav’s other runner that punters have settled on this week,” said Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan.
“We took two bets to take out $20,000 and that was the start of an avalanche of money for him.
“He was already a bad result for us after we took some big bets at $26 following his big win at Flemington in mid May.”
Sullivan said there had been money for a number of horses at big odds in what was a very open Stradbroke away from Whobegotyou.
“Latin News has shortened from $11 to $8.50 and he looks a real chance if he can get a run,” Sullivan said.
“There has also been good money for roughies with bets to win $30,000 and $20,000 struck on Shellscrape at $41 and good money for Black Piranha and Mic Mac also.”
Catapulted must defy history to win the Stradbroke as no QTC Cup winner has backed up to win the race the following week.
STRABROKE HANDICAP
Sportingbet Australia Market
Whobegotyou 3.00
Melito 7.50
Latin News 8.50
Catapulted 9.00
Black Piranha 12.00
Ortensia 12.00
Graceful Anna 12.00
Beaded 17.00
Albert The Fat 21.00
Mic Mac 21.00
Swift Alliance 23.00
Phelan Ready 26.00
Mr Baritone 31.00
Russeting 31.00
Stryker 31.00
Ghetto Blaster 31.00
Others 41.00 Plus
QTC Cup winner Catapulted has been heavily backed for the Stradbroke shortening from $11 to $9.00 in the past 24 hours at Sportingbet Australia.
The Mark Kavanagh trained gelding was already a bad result for bookies after he was heavily backed at big odds before he even arrived in Queensland.
“Whobegotyou might be a dominant favourite but it is Kav’s other runner that punters have settled on this week,” said Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan.
“We took two bets to take out $20,000 and that was the start of an avalanche of money for him.
“He was already a bad result for us after we took some big bets at $26 following his big win at Flemington in mid May.”
Sullivan said there had been money for a number of horses at big odds in what was a very open Stradbroke away from Whobegotyou.
“Latin News has shortened from $11 to $8.50 and he looks a real chance if he can get a run,” Sullivan said.
“There has also been good money for roughies with bets to win $30,000 and $20,000 struck on Shellscrape at $41 and good money for Black Piranha and Mic Mac also.”
Catapulted must defy history to win the Stradbroke as no QTC Cup winner has backed up to win the race the following week.
STRABROKE HANDICAP
Sportingbet Australia Market
Whobegotyou 3.00
Melito 7.50
Latin News 8.50
Catapulted 9.00
Black Piranha 12.00
Ortensia 12.00
Graceful Anna 12.00
Beaded 17.00
Albert The Fat 21.00
Mic Mac 21.00
Swift Alliance 23.00
Phelan Ready 26.00
Mr Baritone 31.00
Russeting 31.00
Stryker 31.00
Ghetto Blaster 31.00
Others 41.00 Plus
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
World Cup red cards
There are likely to be many novelty bets for the World Cup over the next couple of weeks. We'll try to keep you up to date with them as we hear.
CARD SHARKS?
Victor Chandler report that they have seen money for a few of their World Cup card markets. In a market involving the Time of the Fastest Red Card in the finals, the firm report that all the money has been for it being over 15 minutes.
“We were 11/8 about the earliest red card being after 15 minutes and we had a lot of money for it.” said VC spokesman Neal Wilkins. “It looks like we got that one wrong, although we are still hopeful that someone has a rush of blood early on.”
The fastest World Cup sending off was in 1986 when Uruguayian axeman Jose Batista had an early bath after just 56 seconds against Scotland. The firm also say that they have taken money for there not to be a booking in the 1st minute of any World Cup match in the finals.
“It doesn’t happen often so we dangled a bit of a carrot with the initial price of 10/1.” added Wilkins. “We have had to cut it to 5/1. It still sounds tempting, but the stats tell us that it is still unlikely.”
What time will the fastest red card be shown?
Under 10 minutes 12/5
10 – 15 minutes 3/1
Over 15 minutes 8/11
Will there be a booking in the 1st minute in the Finals?
Yes 5/1
No 1/10
SEEING RED?
Victor Chandler make it an even money chance that England go through the World Cup finals without getting a player sent off.
The firm make it a 13/8 that there is just one red card, 9/2 that there are two flashed and 10/1 that there are 3 or more shown. VC spokesman Neal Wilkins explains that the stats suggest the England lads will behave themselves this time around.
“In 1986 one was shown, in 1990 no red cards were shown. The next finals were in 1998and there was just one when Becks got his marching orders against Argentina.
In 2002 there were none, but in 2006 Wayne Rooney got a red, so in the scheme of things we should see no reds for our boys this time around. But as we know the stats can make us look rather stupid at times.”
How many England players will get sent off in the World Cup Finals?
None Evs
One 13/8
Two 9/2
Three or more 10/1
CARD SHARKS?
Victor Chandler report that they have seen money for a few of their World Cup card markets. In a market involving the Time of the Fastest Red Card in the finals, the firm report that all the money has been for it being over 15 minutes.
“We were 11/8 about the earliest red card being after 15 minutes and we had a lot of money for it.” said VC spokesman Neal Wilkins. “It looks like we got that one wrong, although we are still hopeful that someone has a rush of blood early on.”
The fastest World Cup sending off was in 1986 when Uruguayian axeman Jose Batista had an early bath after just 56 seconds against Scotland. The firm also say that they have taken money for there not to be a booking in the 1st minute of any World Cup match in the finals.
“It doesn’t happen often so we dangled a bit of a carrot with the initial price of 10/1.” added Wilkins. “We have had to cut it to 5/1. It still sounds tempting, but the stats tell us that it is still unlikely.”
What time will the fastest red card be shown?
Under 10 minutes 12/5
10 – 15 minutes 3/1
Over 15 minutes 8/11
Will there be a booking in the 1st minute in the Finals?
Yes 5/1
No 1/10
SEEING RED?
Victor Chandler make it an even money chance that England go through the World Cup finals without getting a player sent off.
The firm make it a 13/8 that there is just one red card, 9/2 that there are two flashed and 10/1 that there are 3 or more shown. VC spokesman Neal Wilkins explains that the stats suggest the England lads will behave themselves this time around.
“In 1986 one was shown, in 1990 no red cards were shown. The next finals were in 1998and there was just one when Becks got his marching orders against Argentina.
In 2002 there were none, but in 2006 Wayne Rooney got a red, so in the scheme of things we should see no reds for our boys this time around. But as we know the stats can make us look rather stupid at times.”
How many England players will get sent off in the World Cup Finals?
None Evs
One 13/8
Two 9/2
Three or more 10/1
England well backed for World Cup
ANYONE BUT ENGLAND OR BRAZIL FOR VICTOR CHANDLER
Victor Chandler report that England are now by far and away the worst result for the firm after laying them heavily at 8/1 for the World Cup. They have already laid Brazil heavily and these two are now big losers in the outright book.
“We have had a lot of money for England and they are already a half a million loser for us. It wouldn’t surprise us now if they will be a seven figure loser for us at some point.” said VC spokesman Neal Wilkins.
“We have stuck our neck out at 8s and the punters have really come out of the woodwork. We’ve laid several decent five figure bets, and a multitude of four figure bets. At this moment it’s anyone but England and Brazil for us.”
Victor Chandler report that England are now by far and away the worst result for the firm after laying them heavily at 8/1 for the World Cup. They have already laid Brazil heavily and these two are now big losers in the outright book.
“We have had a lot of money for England and they are already a half a million loser for us. It wouldn’t surprise us now if they will be a seven figure loser for us at some point.” said VC spokesman Neal Wilkins.
“We have stuck our neck out at 8s and the punters have really come out of the woodwork. We’ve laid several decent five figure bets, and a multitude of four figure bets. At this moment it’s anyone but England and Brazil for us.”
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Will Hayne defect from NRL to AFL?
It's no secret certain circles of the AFL have their eye on Jarryd Hayne, but would he go? And how many other big budgets are available. The price bar has been set fairly high.
This is a great market for the bookies, because chances are high that some no-name rugby league hack who played a little bit of AFL at school will be picked up on the cheap. After all, if the AFL can double the salary of someone with limited future in the NRL, why wouldn't they go? And the bookie cleans up!
WHO WILL DEFECT NEXT?
Greg Inglis is the $3.00 favourite in a Sportingbet Australia market to be the next NRL player to follow Karmichael Hunt and Israel Folau to AFL.
Inglis’ Storm teammate Billy Slater is on the second line of betting at $3.50 and Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said the Storm salary cap woes made them the two most obvious targets.
“Inglis and Slater are both freaks and would be brilliant at any sport so they are two obvious targets for AFL,” Sullivan said.
“The fact the Storm need to wipe around $1m off next season wages means they could very well be open to offers for one of their stars.”
Other players in Sportingbet market include, Jamal Idris, Jarryd Hayne, Josh Dugan and the Morris brothers, Brett and Josh.
“The AFL obviously have their sights set on the best young talent in the NRL, with Brad Scott the latest coach to target them and the list of players we came up with are the obvious targets,” Sullivan said.
“We are more than happy to quote prices on any other player and if no one defects by the end of 2011, we will refund all bets to punters.”
WHICH NRL PLAYER WILL BE NEXT TO DEFECT TO AFL
Sportingbet Australia Market
Greg Inglis 3.00
Billy Slater 3.50
Jamal Idris 8.00
Josh Morris 8.00
Brett Morris 8.00
Jarryd Hayne 9.00
Josh Dugan 11.00
Lachlan Coote 15.00
Darius Boyd 21.00
Michael Jennings 21.00
Todd Carney 26.00
Blake Ferguson 51.00
Manu Vatuvei 51.00
Fui Fui Moi Moi 101.00
This is a great market for the bookies, because chances are high that some no-name rugby league hack who played a little bit of AFL at school will be picked up on the cheap. After all, if the AFL can double the salary of someone with limited future in the NRL, why wouldn't they go? And the bookie cleans up!
WHO WILL DEFECT NEXT?
Greg Inglis is the $3.00 favourite in a Sportingbet Australia market to be the next NRL player to follow Karmichael Hunt and Israel Folau to AFL.
Inglis’ Storm teammate Billy Slater is on the second line of betting at $3.50 and Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said the Storm salary cap woes made them the two most obvious targets.
“Inglis and Slater are both freaks and would be brilliant at any sport so they are two obvious targets for AFL,” Sullivan said.
“The fact the Storm need to wipe around $1m off next season wages means they could very well be open to offers for one of their stars.”
Other players in Sportingbet market include, Jamal Idris, Jarryd Hayne, Josh Dugan and the Morris brothers, Brett and Josh.
“The AFL obviously have their sights set on the best young talent in the NRL, with Brad Scott the latest coach to target them and the list of players we came up with are the obvious targets,” Sullivan said.
“We are more than happy to quote prices on any other player and if no one defects by the end of 2011, we will refund all bets to punters.”
WHICH NRL PLAYER WILL BE NEXT TO DEFECT TO AFL
Sportingbet Australia Market
Greg Inglis 3.00
Billy Slater 3.50
Jamal Idris 8.00
Josh Morris 8.00
Brett Morris 8.00
Jarryd Hayne 9.00
Josh Dugan 11.00
Lachlan Coote 15.00
Darius Boyd 21.00
Michael Jennings 21.00
Todd Carney 26.00
Blake Ferguson 51.00
Manu Vatuvei 51.00
Fui Fui Moi Moi 101.00
Queensland Derby odds
There is at times comfort in knowing that somebody stands to lose more than we do if our pick crumbles. But Kutchinsky does look like a good thing.
RACING: $40,000 BET ON KUTCHINSKY
Derby favourite Kutchinsky has shortened again after some massive bets were struck on the Tony Noonan trained gelding at Sportingbet Australia.
The Grand Prix winner has shortened from $3.00 to $2.70 since Friday and Sportingbet CEO Michael Sullivan said he had been the only one punters had wanted to back.
“We took a bet of $40,000 at $3.00 and that started a rush of money with punters snapping up the $2.80 and $2.70 as well,” Sullivan said.
“He isn’t a horse that will be too adversely affected by a bad barrier either as he will get back anyway so I can only see him continuing to shorten until Saturday.”
Sullivan said some Sportingbet punters were sitting pretty after snapping up $16 about Kutchinsky early in May.
“We took one bet of $30,000 to $2000 and another to win $10,000 so those punters would be thrilled with the price they secured,” he said.
New Zealander The Hombre is on the second line of betting at Sportingbet at $5.00 ahead of the Bart Cummings trained Landlord at $5.50 and Fieldmaster at $6.00.
2010 Queensland Derby
Sportingbet Australia market
KUTCHINSKY 2.7
THE HOMBRE 5.00
LANDLORD 5.50
FIELDMASTER 6.00
SIR TIME KEEPER 10
DARIANA 10
MARHETA 12
MY KEEPSAKE 13
LET THEM HAVE IT 16
BLUEYS WAY 17
CABEZA 18
ROCKET TO RIO 19
SANDERSON 21
RACING: $40,000 BET ON KUTCHINSKY
Derby favourite Kutchinsky has shortened again after some massive bets were struck on the Tony Noonan trained gelding at Sportingbet Australia.
The Grand Prix winner has shortened from $3.00 to $2.70 since Friday and Sportingbet CEO Michael Sullivan said he had been the only one punters had wanted to back.
“We took a bet of $40,000 at $3.00 and that started a rush of money with punters snapping up the $2.80 and $2.70 as well,” Sullivan said.
“He isn’t a horse that will be too adversely affected by a bad barrier either as he will get back anyway so I can only see him continuing to shorten until Saturday.”
Sullivan said some Sportingbet punters were sitting pretty after snapping up $16 about Kutchinsky early in May.
“We took one bet of $30,000 to $2000 and another to win $10,000 so those punters would be thrilled with the price they secured,” he said.
New Zealander The Hombre is on the second line of betting at Sportingbet at $5.00 ahead of the Bart Cummings trained Landlord at $5.50 and Fieldmaster at $6.00.
2010 Queensland Derby
Sportingbet Australia market
KUTCHINSKY 2.7
THE HOMBRE 5.00
LANDLORD 5.50
FIELDMASTER 6.00
SIR TIME KEEPER 10
DARIANA 10
MARHETA 12
MY KEEPSAKE 13
LET THEM HAVE IT 16
BLUEYS WAY 17
CABEZA 18
ROCKET TO RIO 19
SANDERSON 21
Monday, June 7, 2010
Federal election odds against Rudd
Incumbency can never be under-estimated, but people are clearly trying to send a message to the current government. If their tune doesn't change, the $2.60 looks very sweet.
RUDD SLIDE CONTINUES AS ABBOTT SHORTENS FURTHER
The Coalition has shortened into the tightest odds to win the 2010 election they have been since Kevin Rudd took power; now paying $2.60 down from $2.85 in Sportingbet Australia’s market.
This follows yet another terrible poll for Kevin Rudd’s Labor today, with a Herald/Nielsen poll delivering a 3-point kicking to the Government, who have seen their odds of re-election blow out from $1.40 to $1.47.
The poll showed that Tony Abbott’s Opposition is now leading the Government 53-47, which is enough to easily win government if the results were to be repeated on election day.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said that punters have identified Kevin Rudd’s slumping personal vote as a problem for the government.
“Punters want no part of Rudd or Labor at the moment with 90% of the money in the last week being for the Coalition,” said Mr Sullivan.
“We shortened the Coalition from $2.85 to $2.70 on the back of the polls this morning but were immediately claimed with bets of $5000 and $3000 arriving for them,” he said.
“Labor’s odds have blown from $1.20 to $1.47 in recent months and I can’t see punters wanting to back them until Rudd’s appeal with the electorate improves.”
AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL ELECTION
Sportingbet Australia Market
Labor $1.47
Coalition $2.60
RUDD SLIDE CONTINUES AS ABBOTT SHORTENS FURTHER
The Coalition has shortened into the tightest odds to win the 2010 election they have been since Kevin Rudd took power; now paying $2.60 down from $2.85 in Sportingbet Australia’s market.
This follows yet another terrible poll for Kevin Rudd’s Labor today, with a Herald/Nielsen poll delivering a 3-point kicking to the Government, who have seen their odds of re-election blow out from $1.40 to $1.47.
The poll showed that Tony Abbott’s Opposition is now leading the Government 53-47, which is enough to easily win government if the results were to be repeated on election day.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said that punters have identified Kevin Rudd’s slumping personal vote as a problem for the government.
“Punters want no part of Rudd or Labor at the moment with 90% of the money in the last week being for the Coalition,” said Mr Sullivan.
“We shortened the Coalition from $2.85 to $2.70 on the back of the polls this morning but were immediately claimed with bets of $5000 and $3000 arriving for them,” he said.
“Labor’s odds have blown from $1.20 to $1.47 in recent months and I can’t see punters wanting to back them until Rudd’s appeal with the electorate improves.”
AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL ELECTION
Sportingbet Australia Market
Labor $1.47
Coalition $2.60
Friday, May 28, 2010
Racing tips from the TAB
Harness Gallops Greyhounds
Friday 28th May
Harold Park Race 3 - 7:30pm
No.2 - MY HIGH EXPECTATIONS USA
Saturday 29th May
Doomben Race 7 - 4:00pm
No.10 - HOT DANISH
Saturday 29th May
Wentworth Park Race 5 - 8:50pm
No.1 - DID I ENTERTAIN
Friday 28th May
Harold Park Race 3 - 7:30pm
No.2 - MY HIGH EXPECTATIONS USA
Saturday 29th May
Doomben Race 7 - 4:00pm
No.10 - HOT DANISH
Saturday 29th May
Wentworth Park Race 5 - 8:50pm
No.1 - DID I ENTERTAIN
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
State of Origin odds
How about Israel Folau or Willie Tonga for first try scorer? Here are a few more prices to consider:
MAROON INJURY CONCERNS SEES MONEY COME FOR THE BLUES IN ORIGIN OPENER
Cameron Smith’s withdrawal as well as an injury cloud over Queensland’s Greg Inglis has seen New South Wales backed to win tomorrow night’s Origin opener with online bookmaker Sportsbet.com.au.
Queensland were $1.72 favourites while New South Wales were $2.12 outsiders when betting opened last week. A constant stream of bets for the Blues now sees each side paying $1.92.
“We haven’t taken any huge bets yet, the big punters will wait and see if there is any more news out of the camps before making a decision,” said Sportsbet.com.au’s Haydn Lane.
“It’s more the weight of small to mid-range bets since the weekend that has forced the change in odds.
“We’re currently taking two bets on the Blues for each bet written on the Maroons.”
The Blues’ Kurt Gidley and Jarryd Hayne have been the best-backed to date for the Man of the Match award.
Queensland remains the $1.80 favourite to win the series.
Markets courtesy of Sportsbet.com.au
STATE OF ORIGIN GAME 1 – Wednesday, 26 May
$1.92 New South Wales (in from $2.12)
$1.92 Queensland (out from $1.72)
GAME 1 MAN OF THE MATCH
$7 Jonathan Thurston
$8 Billy Slater
$10 Darren Lockyer
$10 Greg Inglis
$11 Brett Kimmorley
$13 Jarryd Hayne
$13 Jamie Lyon
$15 Kurt Gidley
Others quoted
SERIES WINNER
$1.80 Queensland
$2.00 New South Wales
SERIES RESULT
$2.85 Queensland 2-1
$2.85 New South Wales 2-1
$4 Queensland 3-0
$5.75 New South Wales 3-0
MAROON INJURY CONCERNS SEES MONEY COME FOR THE BLUES IN ORIGIN OPENER
Cameron Smith’s withdrawal as well as an injury cloud over Queensland’s Greg Inglis has seen New South Wales backed to win tomorrow night’s Origin opener with online bookmaker Sportsbet.com.au.
Queensland were $1.72 favourites while New South Wales were $2.12 outsiders when betting opened last week. A constant stream of bets for the Blues now sees each side paying $1.92.
“We haven’t taken any huge bets yet, the big punters will wait and see if there is any more news out of the camps before making a decision,” said Sportsbet.com.au’s Haydn Lane.
“It’s more the weight of small to mid-range bets since the weekend that has forced the change in odds.
“We’re currently taking two bets on the Blues for each bet written on the Maroons.”
The Blues’ Kurt Gidley and Jarryd Hayne have been the best-backed to date for the Man of the Match award.
Queensland remains the $1.80 favourite to win the series.
Markets courtesy of Sportsbet.com.au
STATE OF ORIGIN GAME 1 – Wednesday, 26 May
$1.92 New South Wales (in from $2.12)
$1.92 Queensland (out from $1.72)
GAME 1 MAN OF THE MATCH
$7 Jonathan Thurston
$8 Billy Slater
$10 Darren Lockyer
$10 Greg Inglis
$11 Brett Kimmorley
$13 Jarryd Hayne
$13 Jamie Lyon
$15 Kurt Gidley
Others quoted
SERIES WINNER
$1.80 Queensland
$2.00 New South Wales
SERIES RESULT
$2.85 Queensland 2-1
$2.85 New South Wales 2-1
$4 Queensland 3-0
$5.75 New South Wales 3-0
How can Blues be favourites?
I'm finding it very hard to understand how the Blues can be favourites to win the first game of State of Origin, yet underdogs to win the series. Anyone got any answers?
BLUES FAVOURITES FOLLOWING HEAVY BACKING
Sportingbet Australia punters have backed NSW in from $2.08 to $1.87 to take Game One of the state of Origin Series as Queensland continue to struggle with injury to key players.
Sportingbet Australia Michael Sullivan said punters had rallied for the Blues since Queensland confirmed Cameron Smith would miss the game.
“Cameron Smith is a huge out and the market has swung around since his absence was confirmed,” said Sullivan.
“We’ve taken bets on NSW including one of $15,000 at $1.91 and $10,000 at the plus two points and they’re all the rage with punters at the moment.”
Sullivan said he was still keen to take NSW on.
“"Queensland is still a better side on paper and look more dangerous across the park," Sullivan.
"The Maroons have won four series in a row and I am happy to be on them as outsiders as they always relish the underdog tag."
Despite losing the favourite tag for Game One, Queensland are still Series favourites at $1.80 with NSW $2.00 outsiders.
STATE OF ORIGIN – GAME ONE
Sportingbet Australia Market
NSW 1.87
Queensland 1.95
STATE OF ORIGIN – SERIES WINNER
Sportingbet Australia Market
Queensland 1.80
NSW 2.00
BLUES FAVOURITES FOLLOWING HEAVY BACKING
Sportingbet Australia punters have backed NSW in from $2.08 to $1.87 to take Game One of the state of Origin Series as Queensland continue to struggle with injury to key players.
Sportingbet Australia Michael Sullivan said punters had rallied for the Blues since Queensland confirmed Cameron Smith would miss the game.
“Cameron Smith is a huge out and the market has swung around since his absence was confirmed,” said Sullivan.
“We’ve taken bets on NSW including one of $15,000 at $1.91 and $10,000 at the plus two points and they’re all the rage with punters at the moment.”
Sullivan said he was still keen to take NSW on.
“"Queensland is still a better side on paper and look more dangerous across the park," Sullivan.
"The Maroons have won four series in a row and I am happy to be on them as outsiders as they always relish the underdog tag."
Despite losing the favourite tag for Game One, Queensland are still Series favourites at $1.80 with NSW $2.00 outsiders.
STATE OF ORIGIN – GAME ONE
Sportingbet Australia Market
NSW 1.87
Queensland 1.95
STATE OF ORIGIN – SERIES WINNER
Sportingbet Australia Market
Queensland 1.80
NSW 2.00
Friday, May 21, 2010
Unusual bet on soccer World Cup ref
This is an unusual market from Victor Chandler. Someone must have the inside running on this one ... SURELY!
WORLD CUP FINAL REF!
The news that Howard Webb has been given the nod to referee the Champions League Final on Saturday has prompted Victor Chandler to quote him at 10/1 to be in charge of the World Cup Final as well. The favourite to adjudicate in the main event in South Africa is Swiss referee Massimo Busacca at 9/4, closely followed by Jorge Larrionda from Uruguay at 11/4 and Frank de Bleeckere from Belgium at 10/3. Martin Hansson the Swedish ref who allowed the infamous Thierry Henry handball in Paris is in at 12/1.
“Webb is highly thought of, and it’s no surprise to see him getting the big games.” said VC spokesman Neal Wilkins. “The fact that he has got the Champions League Final though might work against him in South Africa, but if he has a blinder on Saturday it’ll probably boost his chances. What he doesn’t want is a nightmare.”
South African referee Jerome Damon is a 20/1 shot with another well thought of African ref, Koman Coulibaly from Mali in at 22/1. There are many referees in the list who’ll be hindered by their home nations performance. Carlos Simon is a highly regarded Brazilian referee but of course if Brazil get to the final he will be excluded. Webb’s chances are also relative to England’s performance as are Wolfgang Stark’s of Germany and Roberto Rossi’s of Italy.
Who will referee the World Cup Final
Massimo Busacca (Switzerla nd) 9/4
Jorge Larrionda (Uruguay) 11/4
Frank de Bleeckere (Belgium) 10/3
Roberto Rosetti (Italy) 7/1
Wolfgang Stark (Germany) 8/1
Howard Webb (England) 10/1
Martin Hansson (Sweden) 12/1
Carlos Simon (Brazil) 12/1
Oscar Ruiz (Colombia) 14/1
Alberto Undiano Mallenco (Spain) 16/1
Koman Coulibaly (Mali) 16/1
Hector Baldassi (Argentini a) 18/1
Jerome Damon (South Africa) 20/1
Benito Archundia (Mexico) 28/1
Marco Antonio Rodriguez (Mexico) 28/1
Viktor Kassai (Hungary) 33/1
Eddy Maillet (Seychelle s) 33/1
Mohamed Benouza (Algeria) 33/1
Stephane Lannoy (France) 33/1
Olegario Benquerenc a (Portugal) 40/1
Peter O'Leary (New Zealand) 50/1
Carlos Amarilla (Paraguay) 50/1
Pablo Pozo (Chile) 50/1
Yuichi Nishimura (Japan) 66/1
Khalil Al Ghamdi (Saudi Arabia) 66/1
Joel Aguilar (San Salvador) 66/1
Carlos Batres (Guatemala ) 66/1
Michael Hester (New Zealand) 80/1
Ravshan Irmatov (Uzbekista n) 80/1
WORLD CUP FINAL REF!
The news that Howard Webb has been given the nod to referee the Champions League Final on Saturday has prompted Victor Chandler to quote him at 10/1 to be in charge of the World Cup Final as well. The favourite to adjudicate in the main event in South Africa is Swiss referee Massimo Busacca at 9/4, closely followed by Jorge Larrionda from Uruguay at 11/4 and Frank de Bleeckere from Belgium at 10/3. Martin Hansson the Swedish ref who allowed the infamous Thierry Henry handball in Paris is in at 12/1.
“Webb is highly thought of, and it’s no surprise to see him getting the big games.” said VC spokesman Neal Wilkins. “The fact that he has got the Champions League Final though might work against him in South Africa, but if he has a blinder on Saturday it’ll probably boost his chances. What he doesn’t want is a nightmare.”
South African referee Jerome Damon is a 20/1 shot with another well thought of African ref, Koman Coulibaly from Mali in at 22/1. There are many referees in the list who’ll be hindered by their home nations performance. Carlos Simon is a highly regarded Brazilian referee but of course if Brazil get to the final he will be excluded. Webb’s chances are also relative to England’s performance as are Wolfgang Stark’s of Germany and Roberto Rossi’s of Italy.
Who will referee the World Cup Final
Massimo Busacca (Switzerla nd) 9/4
Jorge Larrionda (Uruguay) 11/4
Frank de Bleeckere (Belgium) 10/3
Roberto Rosetti (Italy) 7/1
Wolfgang Stark (Germany) 8/1
Howard Webb (England) 10/1
Martin Hansson (Sweden) 12/1
Carlos Simon (Brazil) 12/1
Oscar Ruiz (Colombia) 14/1
Alberto Undiano Mallenco (Spain) 16/1
Koman Coulibaly (Mali) 16/1
Hector Baldassi (Argentini a) 18/1
Jerome Damon (South Africa) 20/1
Benito Archundia (Mexico) 28/1
Marco Antonio Rodriguez (Mexico) 28/1
Viktor Kassai (Hungary) 33/1
Eddy Maillet (Seychelle s) 33/1
Mohamed Benouza (Algeria) 33/1
Stephane Lannoy (France) 33/1
Olegario Benquerenc a (Portugal) 40/1
Peter O'Leary (New Zealand) 50/1
Carlos Amarilla (Paraguay) 50/1
Pablo Pozo (Chile) 50/1
Yuichi Nishimura (Japan) 66/1
Khalil Al Ghamdi (Saudi Arabia) 66/1
Joel Aguilar (San Salvador) 66/1
Carlos Batres (Guatemala ) 66/1
Michael Hester (New Zealand) 80/1
Ravshan Irmatov (Uzbekista n) 80/1
Heads up on Champagne Classic
ADEBISI BACKED IN CHAMPAGNE CLASSIC
The Desleigh Foster trained Adebisi has been the subject of a plunge for tomorrow’s Champagne Classic, at Sportingbet Australia, with the Shovhog Colt backed in from $7.00 to $6.50 on the back of some good bets.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said bets on the local included one of $4000 each way at $7.00.
“There’s been a fair bit of money for Adebisi this afternoon,” said Sullivan.
“He’s fast becoming the best early backed runner for tomorrow’s big Doomben meeting.”
Smokin’ Joey retains $3.80 favouritism for the Champagne Classic ahead of Buffering at $4.00.
CHAMPAGNE CLASSIC
Sportingbet Australia Market
Smokin’ Joey 3.80
Buffering 4.00
Spirit Of Boom 6.00
Adebisi 6.50
Broadway Harmony 9.00
Startsmeup 10.00
Pressday 12.00
Secession 12.00
Jesses Girl 15.00
Demanding Miss 17.00
Fashion 19.00
Others 41.00
The Desleigh Foster trained Adebisi has been the subject of a plunge for tomorrow’s Champagne Classic, at Sportingbet Australia, with the Shovhog Colt backed in from $7.00 to $6.50 on the back of some good bets.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said bets on the local included one of $4000 each way at $7.00.
“There’s been a fair bit of money for Adebisi this afternoon,” said Sullivan.
“He’s fast becoming the best early backed runner for tomorrow’s big Doomben meeting.”
Smokin’ Joey retains $3.80 favouritism for the Champagne Classic ahead of Buffering at $4.00.
CHAMPAGNE CLASSIC
Sportingbet Australia Market
Smokin’ Joey 3.80
Buffering 4.00
Spirit Of Boom 6.00
Adebisi 6.50
Broadway Harmony 9.00
Startsmeup 10.00
Pressday 12.00
Secession 12.00
Jesses Girl 15.00
Demanding Miss 17.00
Fashion 19.00
Others 41.00
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
David Villa at Barcelona
Here's an interesting futures bet from Victor Chandler:
The news that David Villa has finally moved to Barcelona has prompted Victor Chandler to offer odds on how many La Liga goals he will bag next season. They make it a 13/8 shot that he scores over 24 goals or more, and also 13/8 that he is on targets 17 times or less. It is 15/8 that he scores anything in between.
“Villa is always going to score goals, but with the competition as fierce as it is in the Barca team, it’ll be interesting to see just how many he will get.” said VC spokesman Neal Wilkins. “They scored 98 last season, so in the scheme of things there’s plenty to go around.”
How many La Liga goals will David Villa score for Barcelona in 2010/11 season?
Under 18 13/8
18 – 23 15/8
Over 23 13/8
The news that David Villa has finally moved to Barcelona has prompted Victor Chandler to offer odds on how many La Liga goals he will bag next season. They make it a 13/8 shot that he scores over 24 goals or more, and also 13/8 that he is on targets 17 times or less. It is 15/8 that he scores anything in between.
“Villa is always going to score goals, but with the competition as fierce as it is in the Barca team, it’ll be interesting to see just how many he will get.” said VC spokesman Neal Wilkins. “They scored 98 last season, so in the scheme of things there’s plenty to go around.”
How many La Liga goals will David Villa score for Barcelona in 2010/11 season?
Under 18 13/8
18 – 23 15/8
Over 23 13/8
AFL grand final too early to predict
It is worth prefacing this media release from Sportingbet by saying that it is incredibly rare to see the best two teams after round 8 both reach the grand final.
AFL: $4.00 FOR FRIDAY NIGHT GRAND FINAL PREVIEW
Geelong are $1.70 favourites to cement their place as Flag favourites against Collingwood on Friday night and punters can also back this week’s clash to be a Grand Final preview.
Sportingbet Australia is offering $4.00 that Geelong and Collingwood will go on to play in the Grand Final after the Pies shortened up to outright second favourites for the Flag behind Geelong.
“They are the two form sides in the competition and while Geelong deserve to be favourites for the Flag and Friday night’s clash, the Pies look genuine threats for both,” said Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan.
“We are expecting this to be the biggest betting game of the regular season much the same way Geelong vs St Kilda was in round 14 last year before they ultimately played in the Grand Final.
“We are betting $4.00 for a Geelong/Collingwood Grand Final and I expect punters will certainly come for that ahead of the $1.24 for any other side to break their dominance and make the Final.”
Sullivan said he is keen to take the Pies on despite their form over the last month.
“Collingwood have been impressive but Geelong were awesome against Brisbane and I have no doubt they deserve to be a clear favourite,” he said.
“The Pies are $2.15 with us and I will be looking to lay them until they can prove they are up to the benchmark Geelong has set.”
Collingwood vs Geelong
Sportingbet Australia market
Geelong 1.70
Collingwood 2.15
Collingwood vs Geelong Grand Final?
Sportingbet Australia market
Yes - Collingwood Play Geelong In 2010 Grand Final 4.00
No - Any Other Combination Of Teams 1.24
2010 AFL Premiership
Sportingbet Australia market
Geelong 3.50
Collingwood 3.75
Western Bulldogs 5.00
St Kilda 8.00
Carlton 13.00
Fremantle 18.00
Sydney 21.00
Brisbane 34.00
Port Adelaide 41.00
Hawthorn 51.00
Essendon 67.00
North Melbourne 126.00
West Coast 201.00
Melbourne 201.00
Adelaide 501.00
AFL: $4.00 FOR FRIDAY NIGHT GRAND FINAL PREVIEW
Geelong are $1.70 favourites to cement their place as Flag favourites against Collingwood on Friday night and punters can also back this week’s clash to be a Grand Final preview.
Sportingbet Australia is offering $4.00 that Geelong and Collingwood will go on to play in the Grand Final after the Pies shortened up to outright second favourites for the Flag behind Geelong.
“They are the two form sides in the competition and while Geelong deserve to be favourites for the Flag and Friday night’s clash, the Pies look genuine threats for both,” said Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan.
“We are expecting this to be the biggest betting game of the regular season much the same way Geelong vs St Kilda was in round 14 last year before they ultimately played in the Grand Final.
“We are betting $4.00 for a Geelong/Collingwood Grand Final and I expect punters will certainly come for that ahead of the $1.24 for any other side to break their dominance and make the Final.”
Sullivan said he is keen to take the Pies on despite their form over the last month.
“Collingwood have been impressive but Geelong were awesome against Brisbane and I have no doubt they deserve to be a clear favourite,” he said.
“The Pies are $2.15 with us and I will be looking to lay them until they can prove they are up to the benchmark Geelong has set.”
Collingwood vs Geelong
Sportingbet Australia market
Geelong 1.70
Collingwood 2.15
Collingwood vs Geelong Grand Final?
Sportingbet Australia market
Yes - Collingwood Play Geelong In 2010 Grand Final 4.00
No - Any Other Combination Of Teams 1.24
2010 AFL Premiership
Sportingbet Australia market
Geelong 3.50
Collingwood 3.75
Western Bulldogs 5.00
St Kilda 8.00
Carlton 13.00
Fremantle 18.00
Sydney 21.00
Brisbane 34.00
Port Adelaide 41.00
Hawthorn 51.00
Essendon 67.00
North Melbourne 126.00
West Coast 201.00
Melbourne 201.00
Adelaide 501.00
State of Origin early tips
Remember how Tahu was asked to mark Idris and failed miserably? Look for Queensland to pepper that flank, no matter how big the New South Wales backs are.
And one further comment: Anyone who thinks Queensland will be too much worse off without Cameron Smith is kidding themselves. Payne and Ballin are both worthy replacements and perhaps could even be considered the form players.
QUEENSLAND ORIGIN FAVOURITES DESPITE BLUES HOME GROUND ADVANTAGE
Queensland have been posted as favourites to take the State of Origin series and game one despite the Blues enjoying home ground advantage.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said Queensland’s star studded line up were $1.75 favourites for the series opener but with an injury concern over Cameron Smith, he was keen to take them on.
“On paper the Maroons have it all over them as New South Wales have made some strange selections that would have made the Queenslanders smile,” Sullivan said.
“However, I can’t see punters wanting to back the Maroons until Cameron Smith is cleared and while he is doubt, I will be taking Queensland on as he is enormously important to their side.”
Sullivan said it was unusual for a side to be favourite for the series when they had two away games but Queensland’s dominance in recent years would see them start as $1.70 favourites.
“The Blues have a big advantage with two games in Sydney but with the Maroons side going for five in a row, they have to be favourite,” he said.
“If NSW had of selected a different side, which included Jarryd Hayne at fullback, the prices may have been a lot closer together.”
STATE OF ORIGIN GAME ONE
Sportingbet Australia Market
Queensland $1.75
New South Wales $2.08
STATE OF ORIGIN SERIES
Sportingbet Australia Market
Queensland $1.70
New South Wales $2.10
And one further comment: Anyone who thinks Queensland will be too much worse off without Cameron Smith is kidding themselves. Payne and Ballin are both worthy replacements and perhaps could even be considered the form players.
QUEENSLAND ORIGIN FAVOURITES DESPITE BLUES HOME GROUND ADVANTAGE
Queensland have been posted as favourites to take the State of Origin series and game one despite the Blues enjoying home ground advantage.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said Queensland’s star studded line up were $1.75 favourites for the series opener but with an injury concern over Cameron Smith, he was keen to take them on.
“On paper the Maroons have it all over them as New South Wales have made some strange selections that would have made the Queenslanders smile,” Sullivan said.
“However, I can’t see punters wanting to back the Maroons until Cameron Smith is cleared and while he is doubt, I will be taking Queensland on as he is enormously important to their side.”
Sullivan said it was unusual for a side to be favourite for the series when they had two away games but Queensland’s dominance in recent years would see them start as $1.70 favourites.
“The Blues have a big advantage with two games in Sydney but with the Maroons side going for five in a row, they have to be favourite,” he said.
“If NSW had of selected a different side, which included Jarryd Hayne at fullback, the prices may have been a lot closer together.”
STATE OF ORIGIN GAME ONE
Sportingbet Australia Market
Queensland $1.75
New South Wales $2.08
STATE OF ORIGIN SERIES
Sportingbet Australia Market
Queensland $1.70
New South Wales $2.10
So you think you can dance list
Yes, everybody loves Esther. Who cares whether she can dance or not.
ESTHER ANDERSON EARLY DANCING FAVOURITE
Home and Away star Esther Anderson is a $5.50 favourite to win the next series of Dancing With The Stars.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said Home and Away actors had a tremendous record in the dancing series.
“Home and Away has produced one third of DWTS winners so it’s hard to underestimate any contestant from Australia’s most popular soap,” said Sullivan.
“Esther Anderson was popular enough to score a Gold Logie nomination and has to be a huge chance unless she has two totally left feet.”
Sullivan gave chances to several others including George Houvardas ($6.00), Tamara Jaber ($6.00) and former West Coast Eagle David Wirrpanda ($7.00).
“Houvardas is part of one of Australia’s most popular shows, Jaber has a strong dance background through her music video choreography and if Wirrpanda moves half as well as he did on the footy field he’d have to give this a big shake.”
DWTS - WINNER
Sportingbet Australia Market
Esther Anderson 5.50
George Houvardas 6.00
Tamara Jaber 6.00
David Wirrpanda 7.00
Melinda Schneider 7.00
Blair McDonough 8.00
Jo Beth Taylor 9.00
Alex Fevola 10.00
Rachel Finch 11.00
Rob Palmer 14.00
Jason Stevens 17.00
ESTHER ANDERSON EARLY DANCING FAVOURITE
Home and Away star Esther Anderson is a $5.50 favourite to win the next series of Dancing With The Stars.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said Home and Away actors had a tremendous record in the dancing series.
“Home and Away has produced one third of DWTS winners so it’s hard to underestimate any contestant from Australia’s most popular soap,” said Sullivan.
“Esther Anderson was popular enough to score a Gold Logie nomination and has to be a huge chance unless she has two totally left feet.”
Sullivan gave chances to several others including George Houvardas ($6.00), Tamara Jaber ($6.00) and former West Coast Eagle David Wirrpanda ($7.00).
“Houvardas is part of one of Australia’s most popular shows, Jaber has a strong dance background through her music video choreography and if Wirrpanda moves half as well as he did on the footy field he’d have to give this a big shake.”
DWTS - WINNER
Sportingbet Australia Market
Esther Anderson 5.50
George Houvardas 6.00
Tamara Jaber 6.00
David Wirrpanda 7.00
Melinda Schneider 7.00
Blair McDonough 8.00
Jo Beth Taylor 9.00
Alex Fevola 10.00
Rachel Finch 11.00
Rob Palmer 14.00
Jason Stevens 17.00
Friday, May 14, 2010
Vettel's turn to win?
So, is it Vettel's turn to win, or can Lewis Hamilton keep his car together this time?
WEBBER $5.50 CHANCE AT MONACO
Aussie Mark Webber is a $5.50 chance to win his second successive Formula One Grand Prix in Monaco this weekend with Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel the $3.00 Favourite.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said Webber was now considered a leading chance in any race he contests and Monaco should suit him perfectly.
“Red Bull now look to have this seasons car sorted and are once again the fastest on the racetrack,” said Sullivan.
“It’s been a long road for Webber but he’s now well and truly established himself in Formula One’s top echelon of drivers.
“The Red Bull cars have shown great qualifying speed and the Monaco track is notoriously hard to pass on which means grid positions will be critical.”
Webber currently sits in fourth place on the standings seventeen points adrift of leader Jensen Button and is a $5.50 chance with Sportingbet for the Championship.
MONACO FORMULA ONE GP
Sportingbet Australia Market
Sebastian Vettel [RED] 3.00
Fernando Alonso [FER] 4.50
Lewis Hamilton [McL] 5.50
Mark Webber [RED] 5.50
Jenson Button [McL] 13.00
Michael Schumacher [MER] 15.00
Felipe Massa [FER] 21.00
Nico Rosberg [MER] 23.00
Robert Kubica [REN] 26.00
Adrian Sutil [FIN] 81.00
Vitaly Petrov [REN] 126.00
Others 201.00 Plus
WEBBER $5.50 CHANCE AT MONACO
Aussie Mark Webber is a $5.50 chance to win his second successive Formula One Grand Prix in Monaco this weekend with Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel the $3.00 Favourite.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said Webber was now considered a leading chance in any race he contests and Monaco should suit him perfectly.
“Red Bull now look to have this seasons car sorted and are once again the fastest on the racetrack,” said Sullivan.
“It’s been a long road for Webber but he’s now well and truly established himself in Formula One’s top echelon of drivers.
“The Red Bull cars have shown great qualifying speed and the Monaco track is notoriously hard to pass on which means grid positions will be critical.”
Webber currently sits in fourth place on the standings seventeen points adrift of leader Jensen Button and is a $5.50 chance with Sportingbet for the Championship.
MONACO FORMULA ONE GP
Sportingbet Australia Market
Sebastian Vettel [RED] 3.00
Fernando Alonso [FER] 4.50
Lewis Hamilton [McL] 5.50
Mark Webber [RED] 5.50
Jenson Button [McL] 13.00
Michael Schumacher [MER] 15.00
Felipe Massa [FER] 21.00
Nico Rosberg [MER] 23.00
Robert Kubica [REN] 26.00
Adrian Sutil [FIN] 81.00
Vitaly Petrov [REN] 126.00
Others 201.00 Plus
Tips from the TAB
Harness Gallops Greyhounds
Friday 14th May
Harold Park Race 5 - 8:30pm
No.3 - ARTESIAN BOY NZ
Saturday 15th May
Doomben Race 7 - 3:50pm
No.10 - MELITO
Saturday 15th May
Wentworth Park Race 9 - 10:20pm
No.1 - MAGIC SPRITE
Friday 14th May
Harold Park Race 5 - 8:30pm
No.3 - ARTESIAN BOY NZ
Saturday 15th May
Doomben Race 7 - 3:50pm
No.10 - MELITO
Saturday 15th May
Wentworth Park Race 9 - 10:20pm
No.1 - MAGIC SPRITE
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Next West Ham manager odds
GRANT ODDS ON WITH CHANDLER FOR HAMMERS JOB
Victor Chandler make Portsmouth manager, Avram Grant the early favourite to take over as boss at West Ham Utd after Gianfranco Zola was sacked earlier today.
Grant is just 2/5 to take the Upton Park hot seat after impressing with his stint at Fratton Park – leading Pompey to this weekend’s FA Cup final despite the club’s financial turmoil.
“We’ve already seen money for Avram Grant and have now cut him to just 2/5 for the job. Most punters seem to think that the Cup final will be his final game at Pompey.
He probably doesn’t fancy a stint in the Championship,” said VC spokesman, Dave Jenkins.
Slaven Bilic is second favourite at 6/1, although the former Hammer would have to free himself from his contract with the Croatian national team. Two former West Ham managers, Alan Pardew (9/1) and Alan Curbishley (12/1) are also in the betting along with Zola’s assistant Steve Clarke (10/1) and former Man City manager, Mark Hughes (10/1).
One man Chandler’s don’t think will be going back to Upton Park, despite his availability is Paul Ince. An unpopular figure in East London ever since leaving for Man Utd some 21 years ago, Ince can be backed at 100/1 to take over at the Boleyn Ground.
Next Permanent West Ham Manager
Avram Grant 2/5
Slaven Bilic 6/1
Alan Pardew 9/1
Steve Clark 10/1
Alan Curbishley 12/1
Paul Ince 100/1
Victor Chandler make Portsmouth manager, Avram Grant the early favourite to take over as boss at West Ham Utd after Gianfranco Zola was sacked earlier today.
Grant is just 2/5 to take the Upton Park hot seat after impressing with his stint at Fratton Park – leading Pompey to this weekend’s FA Cup final despite the club’s financial turmoil.
“We’ve already seen money for Avram Grant and have now cut him to just 2/5 for the job. Most punters seem to think that the Cup final will be his final game at Pompey.
He probably doesn’t fancy a stint in the Championship,” said VC spokesman, Dave Jenkins.
Slaven Bilic is second favourite at 6/1, although the former Hammer would have to free himself from his contract with the Croatian national team. Two former West Ham managers, Alan Pardew (9/1) and Alan Curbishley (12/1) are also in the betting along with Zola’s assistant Steve Clarke (10/1) and former Man City manager, Mark Hughes (10/1).
One man Chandler’s don’t think will be going back to Upton Park, despite his availability is Paul Ince. An unpopular figure in East London ever since leaving for Man Utd some 21 years ago, Ince can be backed at 100/1 to take over at the Boleyn Ground.
Next Permanent West Ham Manager
Avram Grant 2/5
Slaven Bilic 6/1
Alan Pardew 9/1
Steve Clark 10/1
Alan Curbishley 12/1
Paul Ince 100/1
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