Saturday is for Sport.....

Well I think it's fair to say that the sponsors of the League Cup got their moneys worth this week, goals, extra time and more goals. An enjoyable watch, whilst also getting the change to see some of the youngsters getting a game. mind you I don't think I would like to be sat next to the young Man Utd centre back by the time Fergie had finished his debrief.

A cracking day's sport ahead, with plenty for all tastes. In Abu Dhabi McLaren appear to be struggling to get the right set up for their tyres, Vettel is in a good place, but Alonso and Ferrari seem to be keeping tight lipped about some improvements they are introducing   They seemed to have out foxed all last week with the tweak they made on their gearing. If I was to wager a pound then it would likely be Alonso/Vettel 1-2, that could change come qualifying.

Some cracking races around today. The top trainers seem to have spread their charges far and wide, when Paul Nichols has a runner at Down Royal its worth a second glance, same when Donald McCain send s one to Ayr. interesting little race in the 3.50 at Ayr, with the Lucinda Russell Horse up against the McCain horse, on paper a tight affair and should be worth a couple of minutes out to watch. The Charlie Hall Chase throws up some old favourites, my money is on Time for Rupert to come good. Look out for Trustan Times at Wetherby, nothing solid, but fancy him to run well at a decent price.  McCoy reckons he will be back after his incident yesterday, after all what is a few stitches and broken teeth between friends!!!! I'd be off for weeks!

A few people moaning about the call off of the New York marathon. Are they stupid, any sane and sensible individual could see that it was going to have to be cancelled. The locals have a few bigger things to think about at the moment.  How long before some runner files a law suit for adverse stress due to al the training they had completed, aaarrrgggghhhhh!!!

Man Utd v Arsenal the lunchtime game, sound be  a decent match, with both teams having a bit to prove, and some obvious weaknesses at the moment. I'd like to say I fancy some goals at Swansea v Chelsea, but my recent record on this has been rubbish!! Bayern seem a little big in tonight's game at Hamburg, same as Hearts at lowly Dundee. My  local side Dunfermline, like to do things the hard way, they have a young team playing well, sat top of the league, and then the board goes and splits, with admission of a cash flow issue, and rumours are rife about administration, but has the chairman says, we've been here before so lets move on!!

Back
3.00 Down Royal- Cristal Bonus
4.05 Down Royal - Directors Forum
4,15 Ascot - Puffin Billy

EW
1250 Ascot - Ivor's King
3.05 Newmarket - Hajras
3.10 Ascot - Baile Anrai
3.40 Newmarket - Entangle

Lay
2.10 Ayr - Daasij (be careful of market support)
3.40 Newmarket - Dance & Dance

Home Wins
Malaga
Valenciennes
MK Dons

Away Wins
Utrecht
Crawley

Back to Lay
3.10 Ascot - Nataani
3.45 Ascot - Doctor David

O2.5
Fulham
Bolton
West Ham

Footy Trade
West Ham v Man City
U2.5 Back £20
2-2 £5
1-3 £5
U4.5 Lay £40