Saturday's Sports Trades

A good days sport ahead, especially with the 6 Nations kicking off, coupled with the transfer window closing last night.
What of the big signings?  Well there's the obvious one of Mata to Man Utd, possible appeasement signing or the start of the rebuilding process? Cardiff trying to improve their squad with 6 signings with the hope of staying up. It would appear that Arsenal have done some good business, especially with Kim Kallstrom -he was great on Champ Manager!! I see also Berbatov has been changing the euro again, good luck to him. A decent summary of the winners & losers here http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25868807 So lets get down to business for the rest of the season.

Today's games include Newcastle v Sunderland, the Tyneside derby, this would have been a stick on for Newcastle 2 weeks ago, but they have been hit by suspensions and injuries, just as the Mackems have found some fight and form, personally I still fancy a home win but a bit tighter than some people are promoting. A local derby with a lot of pride at stake.

Birmingham host Derby in the Championship. Brum are having problems getting a result, and you can virtually guarentee Derby will score when on the road (cue 0-0). Birmingham have history on their side, but I do fancy an away win from the side brimming with confidence.

In the evening we cross the channel where St Etienne take on Valenciennes. the home side have yet to concede at home, so the odds are definitely in favour of a home win. High scores are not expected but i will take a little insurance. Make be a chance to do some scalping as well.

In the rugby, I am surprised to see Wales shorten up again for the outright winner, the main challenge should come from England and the unpredictable French. Today sees them kick off against Italy, a game which will be difficult from the reds, but should allow the to set the benchmark for the rest of the season. As usual i will have a couple of quid on the spreads at the welsh hotshots.

Starting Positions
Newcastle v Sunderland
0-2 £2
1-0 £3
1-1 £ 5
2-2 £4
3-1 £3
O2.5 £20

Birmingham v Derby
0-3 £2
1-2 £4
1-3 £4
Lay Derby £15
Lay U3.5 £15

St Etienne v Valenciennes
0-0 £3
0-1 £2
2-0 £6
O2.5 £20

Saturday 25th Jan - Sports Picks, Tips & Trades

It's a day where possibly a few broken hearts come along today. Cheltenham has a couple of cracking races and some reputations on the line, ground is presently heavy in most places, and you wonder how much that is going to throw plans/preparation out of the window.  The wonderful Big Bucks goes looks to continue with his great record, but i fancy something to make him work for it, so may look at a little lay/trade in running.

4th round of the FA Cup, where are the upsets going to come from; personally I see Birmingham and Wigan giving their premiership opponents a run for their money.A full round of games also returns in all the major European leagues, I've already posted my thoughts on the Stuttgart v Mainz game, but we'll keep an eye out for other opportunities.

Nice to see the cricket finally get a win under their belt, just a little too late!! Last week i mentioned my doubts on Wales chances in the 6 nations, and this week has seen their odds move from 3's out to 3.5, and fancy them to go even further.

Watch the weather today, rain, heavy ground and non runners soon upset your plans.

Football Trades - Starting positions

Leicester v Middlesbrough
0-1 £2
1-2 £4
Home Win £20

Lazio v Juventus
0-2 £6
1-3 £5
AUQ £5
Lay Juventus £15
Lay U4.5 £45

Small Double
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Villarreal

Small EW Double
12.15 Lingfield - Little Big Man
2.35 Lingfield - The Tichborne

Value Lays <6.5
1.15 Cheltenham - Ohio Gold
1.15 Cheltenham - The Italian Yob
4.20 Lingfield - Keene

Place Lay
1.30 Doncaster - Upsilon Bleu

Saturday Trades, Bets & Lays

Just rushed in, wife had me shopping, she just doesn't understand!!!  So here is a quick look at some options for today.

Win Bets
16:30 Catterick Ailsa Craig (IRE)
16:40 Newbury Exchequer (IRE)
17:15 Listowel Iamtoldiamgrand (IRE)

Value Lays <6.5

15:20 Catterick Duke Of Yorkshire

15:20 Catterick Jebulani

16:45 Listowel Roadtoabbeyfeale (IRE)

17:50 Wolverhampton Exkaliber

18:10 Catterick Dance For Georgie

Footy Trades - Starting Positions
Mainz v Leverkusen
0-1 £2
1-2 £4
1-3 £3
Lay Leverkusen £15

WBA v Sunderland
1-1 £5
2-1 £4
1-2 £2
2-2 £3
Lay U3.5 £35

West Ham v Everton
0-2 £3
1-2 £5
1-1 £5
2-0 £2
U1.5 £10

Good Luck

Sunday's Winning Trades and Picks

Not a bad day yesterday, with the horses coming in well, and the football proving to be successful, if not after a bit of hard work.

Today sees the 2 Welsh teams in action in the Premiership. Cardiff will relish the visit of Man City and will look to contain, I think anything less than a 2 goal win will be seen as disappointing by City fans, and Cardiff squad will look on this game as part of their learning curve. there are some decent handicap prices around on this game if looking for a punt. Swansea travel up the M4 to Spurs in the later game, and a lot of people will be looking to see how Spurs progress with their new look squad.  I fancy a tight game, between 2 decent footballing sides. Both managers tactically aware and some good ball players in both sides. The odds on Swansea seem a bit high, so i may look at a lay of Spurs, with a view to trading out as the game goes on.

A quick word on Bale's transfer fee, for the same money Real Madrid are offering, they could provide over 21,500 bore holes in Africa, more than enough enough to supply one country with clean, fresh water. Some food for thought!!

Elsewhere the Italians get their season underway with a head of steam, one of the tighter games should be Lazio v Udinese, both sides fairly matched, Lazio have a great record on the opening day and hold the upper hand over their opponents on the head to Heads. Udinese though are on a run of 8 consecutive wins in Serie A, and have no trouble scoring against Lazio. One to watch and enjoy I reckon.

A quick word for my local team, Dunfermline Athletic, relegated last season due to a massive points deduction through going into administration, and currently under a transfer ban.  During the summer the club avoided liquidation through a fans buy out with the view of being turned into a community club. Due to the transfer ban they have squad of youngsters who are learning quickly. Yesterday was a great learning experience for them, down 4-2 with 15 minutes to go and fought back to win 4-5. Not good for the heart rate, but one of the joys f following a local club and understanding what it means to the local population who have fought so hard for its existence. I would be surprised to see them win the league, but they'll have a lot of fun trying.

Over in Belgium the F1 season resumes, the qualifying was hit by rain yesterday and showers are forecast again today. Ideally this should sit the Red Bull, but something appears not to be firing at the moment. Red Bull and Mercedes have locked out the front 2 rows, so I'm looking for some value elsewhere, and I believe Alonso and Raikkonen at 3s for a podium finish may be worth looking at, and may be a little £2 on Webber to win.  talk of Michelin coming in next season as the tyre provider is ding the rounds, but I would be surprised, the following season maybe.  too much testing and development has gone on by Pirelli and it would cost Bernie a fortune to swap providers this late in the season.

Anyway whichever way you go today, good luck.

Shorties Back
14:45 Goodwood Bee Jay Kay
16:30 Goodwood Penitent
17:35 Cork Martys Magic (IRE)

EW Doubles

16:05 Beverley Golden Future

17:00 Goodwood Bantam (IRE)

17:10 Beverley Amelia Jay

17:10 Beverley Chloes Dream (IRE)

Value Lays <6.5

15:05 Yarmouth Tevez

15:55 Goodwood Whinging Willie (IRE)

16:05 Beverley Bourbon (IRE)

17:30 Goodwood Beauty Pageant (IRE)

17:30 Goodwood Wooden King (IRE)

Footy Trades - Starting Positions

Utrecht v Alkmaar

lay U3.5 £25

0-3 £3

1-1 £5

1-2 £5

2-0 £2

Levante v Sevilla

Lay Sevilla £15

0-2 £3

1-2 £3.5

1-3 £2

Sunday's Sports Tips and Trades

Good morning and the decent weather continues, nice.  Yesterday was a nearly day, with all the horses finishing in the places, but most just struggled to get their necks over the line first, frustrating.  Not a bad game of football last night either, fancies Dortmund to win, but you've got to take your chances when you have them, and Bayern did. good advert for the game, with the exception of Ribery!!

Good day in the cricket for the Yorkshire boys, interesting to see how the first hour goes this morning, if England see it out, I fancy them to go on to win, but if not a draw could be a decent option.

Today sees a summer jumps card in this country and the bif flat meeting across the water. 2 to keep an eye over here will be Melon Labe, and Emerald Rose, both running at Uttoexeter and connections must be hopeful following their last runs.

Over on the continent sees the iconic Monaco Grand Prix, dogged by showers yesterday, today's race is forecast as good/sunny. I worry about this race being a procession but actually I'm going against both the Mercedes on the front row, and I will be keeping an eye to the Lotus of Raikkonen and the Red Bull of Webber, could be worth an outside £2.

Win
2.00 Uttoexeter - Four Shuck Man
5.00 Kelso - Special Project

EW/Doubles
3.50 Kelso - Lone Foot Laddie
5.10 Fontwell - Chestnut Ben

SAAW Dutching Horses				Lays 6/1 Cap
				14:40	Kelso	Borolee (IRE)
13:45	Curragh	Bob Win		14:40	Kelso	Shooting Times
13:45	Curragh	Too Many Diamonds (IRE)		14:40	Kelso	Rebel Swing
				14:55	Fontwell	Princely Hero (IRE)
14:00	Uttoxeter	Four Shuck Men (IRE)		15:15	Kelso	Suprise Vendor (IRE)
14:00	Uttoxeter	Polarbrook (IRE)		15:15	Kelso	Endeavor
				15:15	Kelso	Beidh Tine Anseo (IRE)
14:10	Kelso	Damascus Steel (IRE)		16:05	Fontwell	Double Chocolate
14:10	Kelso	Croco Bay (IRE)		16:05	Fontwell	Themilanhorse (IRE)
				16:05	Fontwell	Bold Perk (IRE)
14:15	Curragh	Aladdins Cave		16:15	Uttoxeter	Molon Labe (IRE)
14:15	Curragh	Leah Claire (IRE)		16:15	Uttoxeter	My Lad Percy
				16:25	Kelso	Royale Knight
14:20	Fontwell	Somchine		16:40	Fontwell	Dark Energy
14:20	Fontwell	Backhomeinderry (IRE)		16:50	Uttoxeter	Dont Tell Sailor (IRE)
				17:10	Fontwell	Chestnut Ben (IRE)
14:30	Uttoxeter	Duneen Point (IRE)		17:10	Fontwell	Time Book (IRE)
14:30	Uttoxeter	Paddy The Hare (IRE)		17:10	Fontwell	Upton Mead (IRE)
14:40	Kelso	Rebel Swing		Value Lays
14:40	Kelso	Borolee (IRE)		15:05	Uttoxeter	Ghaabesh (IRE)
				16:50	Uttoxeter	Hodgson (IRE)
14:45	Curragh	Sruthan (IRE)		17:00	Kelso	Harry Flashman
14:45	Curragh	Leading Light (IRE)
				Place Lay
14:55	Fontwell	Princely Hero (IRE)		16:15	Uttoxeter	Trip The Light
14:55	Fontwell	Bolachoir (IRE)
15:05	Uttoxeter	Not Til Monday (IRE)		Horse of Interest
15:05	Uttoxeter	Juno The Muffinman (IRE)		1.45	Curragh	Sudirman (USA)
				2.00	Uttoxeter	Henri Parry Morgan
15:15	Kelso	Endeavor		2.10	Kelso	Abbey Garth (IRE)
15:15	Kelso	Suprise Vendor (IRE)		2.15	Curragh	Bob Le Beau (IRE)
				2.20	Fontwell	Somchine
15:20	Curragh	Camelot		2.30	Uttoxeter	Paddy The Hare (IRE)
15:20	Curragh	Al Kazeem		2.40	Kelso	Borolee (IRE)
				2.45	Curragh	Sruthan (IRE)
15:30	Fontwell	Occasionally Yours (IRE)		2.55	Fontwell	Princely Hero (IRE)
15:30	Fontwell	Grey Missile		3.05	Uttoxeter	Quarton (IRE)
				3.15	Kelso	Alba King (IRE)
15:40	Uttoxeter	Emerald Rose		3.20	Curragh	Camelot
15:40	Uttoxeter	My Lucky Flame (IRE)		3.30	Fontwell	Cinematique (IRE)
				3.40	Uttoxeter	Emerald Rose
15:50	Kelso	Life And Soul (IRE)		3.50	Kelso	Potomac (IRE)
15:50	Kelso	Potomac (IRE)		3.55	Curragh	Rehns Nest (IRE)
				4.05	Fontwell	Themilanhorse (IRE)
15:55	Curragh	Just The Judge (IRE)		4.15	Uttoxeter	Molon Labe (IRE)
15:55	Curragh	Viztoria (IRE)		4.25	Kelso	Everaard (USA)
				4.30	Curragh	Six Of Hearts
16:05	Fontwell	Themilanhorse (IRE)		4.40	Fontwell	Jaja De Jau
16:05	Fontwell	Bold Perk (IRE)		4.50	Uttoxeter	Wheres The Hare (IRE)
				5.00	Kelso	Back On The Road (IRE)
16:15	Uttoxeter	Molon Labe (IRE)		5.10	Fontwell	Upton Mead (IRE)
16:15	Uttoxeter	Molaise Lad (IRE)		5.20	Uttoxeter	Acapulco Bay
				5.30	Kelso	Dorset Dora
16:25	Kelso	Carrigdhoun (IRE)		5.35	Curragh	Lake Nova (IRE)
16:25	Kelso	Papa Caruso		5.40	Fontwell	Supersticion
				6.00	Kelso	Lagan Canal (IRE)
16:30	Curragh	Royal Empress (IRE)
16:30	Curragh	An Saighdiur (IRE)
16:40	Fontwell	Dark Energy
16:40	Fontwell	Dubai Glory
16:50	Uttoxeter	Dont Tell Sailor (IRE)
16:50	Uttoxeter	Hodgson (IRE)
17:00	Kelso	Digg Whitaker
17:00	Kelso	Harry Flashman
17:10	Fontwell	Chestnut Ben (IRE)
17:10	Fontwell	Upton Mead (IRE)
17:20	Uttoxeter	Acapulco Bay
17:20	Uttoxeter	Royal Opera
17:30	Kelso	Clondaw Draft (IRE)
17:30	Kelso	Proud Jack
17:35	Curragh	Manalapan (IRE)
17:35	Curragh	Orator (IRE)
17:40	Fontwell	Marie Deja La (FR)
17:40	Fontwell	Al Amaan
18:00	Kelso	Mysteree (IRE)
18:00	Kelso	Powderonthebonnet (IRE)