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March 2, 2014

Today on the Betfair Sportsbook: Cup magic to ignite Super Sunday

Fed up of searching high and low for the day's best betting opportunities? We all need some guidance sometimes. Well, Lewis Jones is the man for the job. Here, he pinpoints what's likely to be hot on the Betfair Sportsbook today and where punters will be laying down their hard-earned...


No matter how many people tell me otherwise, there's always a tinge of excitement in the air for a Wembley cup final.

Managers can weaken teams, the authorities can change the kick-off time, but it's always a special day in the football calendar.

I just hope one day I get to experience one first hand with my team, but the way QPR are playing at the moment, I'm not getting my hopes up.

All these big club supporters don't know how good they've got it.

Hopefully, both Sunderland and Manchester City fans will ring out every moment of their Wembley day-out and us neutrals get a fantastic game to enjoy and punt on. Kick-off is at 14:00.

After a rampaging December and January, the last month wasn't so fruitful for City, who were beaten in two of their five games. Odds of 3/10 bring forward the dominant nature of Manuel Pellegrini's side in the market with Sunderland, who do love a cup match, available to back at a huge 9/1 to win in 90 minutes.

The Over 2.5 goal line is 8/15 and unders 29/20.

Remember, the game will also go in-play with a plethora of markets to feast on.

The Betfair traders are also running Cashback Extra promo on the big game.

If you're planning a First, Last or Anytime goalscorer bet - the returning Sergio Aguero looks solid at 5/2 - it really pays to get involved with the aforementioned offer, where you get to choose one of five stipulations in order to potentially get a refund on bets up to £25.

Of the five stipulations, over half Betfair Sportsbook customers taking advantage have decided that Man City winning either 2-0 or 3-0 is their chosen cashback weapon of choice. As usual, the shrewd Betfair customers look to have got that one spot on.

There are also three Premier League games on the bill this afternoon. The live game is Aston Villa (11/10) v Norwich (29/10) at 16:30 with Tottenham (4/11) v Cardiff (10/1) and Swansea (5/6) v Crystal Palace (4/1) on the undercard.

Don't worry if you despise all things football, betting options are plentiful this Sunday.
Ronnie O'Sullivan faces China's Ding Junhui in the Welsh Open final at 13:00, which you can watch live via Betfair's live streaming service.

Just 30 minutes later England's second ODI international with West Indies kick off while those looking for a late night punting fix can settle down to watch the Honda Classic unfold from PGA National.

Rory McIlroy moved to within touching distance of winning his first PGA tour title since 2012 last night by pulling two shots clear and is the 4/9 market leader with Keegan Bradley (20/1) and Luke Donald (33/1) in pursuit.

Enjoy your day, comrades.

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May 19, 2013

Timeform US SmartPlays: Sunday May 19

Timeform's US team highlight the best bets at Monmouth, Louisiana Downs and Woodbine...

Monmouth race 4 (19:23 BST) win back #5 MARINE PARK at 3.613/5 or longer   
Woodbine race 8 (21:25 BST) win back #3 SPRING VENTURE at 3.412/5 or longer
Louisiana Downs race 8 (22:41 BST) win back #4 HOLY SIMONE at 3.412/5 or longer   

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April 27, 2013

Timeform Daily: Sunday, 15:35 Wetherby

"Twirling Magnet beat Savant Bleu at Newbury early last month, and looks capable of confirming that form even if the latter bounces back from a poor run later that month..."

Timeform analyse a handicap chase on Sunday's card at Wetherby...


Time For Spring was all out to hold on off 4 lb lower at Sandown in November, and not repeated that form in 3 runs since. No sign of a revival after a break at Taunton early this month, and passed over again.

Twirling Magnet is a bumper/novice hurdle winner who confirmed promise of first 2 starts over fences when landing 2¾m Newbury handicap with a bit to spare last month. More to come if staying this longer trip.

Savant Bleu broke his chasing duck by beating Arbeo at Fakenham in December, and good second to Twirling Magnet at Newbury next time. Went as if amiss on latest start, but claims if bouncing back.

Rich Lord finished placed for fourth time since 21f Carlisle handicap win when a keeping-on second at Ayr (2½m) in January, but disappointing both outings since, and let down by jumping at Newcastle last time.

Acrai Rua put up a gritty performance from the front to resume winning ways at Carlisle (3¼m) recently, but needs to scale greater heights to defy subsequent 9 lb rise. Pulled-up at Perth on Friday.

Everaard is a Musselburgh specialist who gained first win away from that venue in 25f handicap hurdle at Catterick in February. Ran a stinker last time, however, and looks high in the weights back over fences.

Frank The Slink took well to chasing initially, winning 21f handicap at Carlisle in March 2012. Has run poorly on either side of an 10 month break since, though, and needs to prove his well-being now.

Blazing Bull was a winning pointer who has picked up progressive thread in handicap chases this spring, and in control some way out when completing hat-trick over C&D earlier this month. Not reached his limit yet.

Western Gale cashed in off reduced mark over C&D in April 2011, but showed little in race won by Blazing Bull here on return from lengthy absence recently (struggling when unseating). Left alone now.

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Twirling Magnet
2. Blazing Bull
3. Savant Bleu

Timeform Verdict: Twirling Magnet beat Savant Bleu at Newbury early last month, and looks capable of confirming that form even if the latter bounces back from a poor run later that month. A bigger danger will come from Blazing Bull, who had a ton in hand when winning over C&D last time, and hasn't stopped improving. 

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Paul Nicholls: The views on my four runners on Sunday afternoon

Paul Nicholls on Mcllhatton;

"But my horse is lightly-raced and improving, and ran a good third to African Gold over 2m4f in the soft at Doncaster last time. Today’s expected better ground will suit him just as well."

Incredibly the new national hunt season is upon us which signals a few months of summer jumping, and here Betfair Ambassador Paul Nicholls talks about his four runners on Sunday afternoon...


14:40 Ludlow - Oscargo

The new season came around bloody quick! And we are all back to zero again! It was only a weak race and he was the 4-9 favourite but he did it well at Chepstow last time and hopefully he can build on that here. But he will need to with the likes of Spirit River and Bold Chief against him, and this looks a much tougher race than Chepstow. Because of his breathing issues, we keep him to good ground.


15:25 Huntingdon - Mcllhatton

This looks quite a competitive little race and Shernando looks the one to beat. But my horse is lightly-raced and improving, and ran a good third to African Gold over 2m4f in the soft at Doncaster last time. Today's expected better ground will suit him just as well. We deliberately kept him as a novice until this season.


15:45 Ludlow - Spock

Won well over this trip on good ground at Worcester in May. Fell next time out when in with every race at Market Rasen, before finding 2m1f too sharp last time. I don't think he is especially well handicapped, but he is a good/fast ground horse, and this is his trip and his time of year. Goes well when fresh.


17:05 Huntingdon - No Loose Change

Bounced back to form with an impressive five length win at Kempton last time but the handicapper certainly was watching, as he has put him up 11lb. That obviously makes life much tougher today but 3m on good ground are his conditions, so let's hope that he hasn't been handicapped out of it.

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April 9, 2013

QPR V Wigan: Sunday six-pointer for these relegation candidates

"A bet on Both Teams To Score would've paid out in five of QPR's last half a dozen outings, and five of Wigan's last seven Premier League away games."

Jonno Turner previews the action down at Loftus Road, as both of these sides aim to improve their chances of Premier League survival with a win in this Sunday afternoon kick off...


We're off to West London to check out the best bets as QPR host Wigan Athletic - in what is a huge clash for both sides.

As far as relegation six-pointers go, they don't come much bigger than this - with the hosts looking increasingly likely to be kicking off next season in the second tier.

Harry Redknapp's side have suffered unforgivable defeats at the hands of Aston Villa and Fulham in their last two games, and are now a whopping seven points from safety with just seven left to play.

The home side will be without winger Shaun Wright-Phillips, who has undergone ankle surgery this week, but other than that it appears that 'Arry has a full complement to choose from.

Todays opponents Wigan Athletic are the side that Redknapp's charges will need to catch - which suggests that anything other than a win here will all but condemn the R's to the drop.

The Latics travel south full of confidence having won five of their last six, and, incredibly, it appears that Roberto Martinez is likely to engineer another miraculous last-ditch survival.

A 1-0 win at home to Norwich last week was a huge result for the DW Stadium side, and, with an extra game to play compared to many of their rivals down the bottom, todays visitors will be desperate to leave Loftus Road with a positive result.

And the away boss will be boosted by the fitness of Callum McManaman, who was withdrawn at half time last weekend due to an ankle injury, but has been passed to play against QPR.


Over 2.5 goals

With both sides desperate for the points in this clash, I have a hunch that we'll see goals - and Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.875/6.

A flutter on that market would have paid out in five of QPR's last six outings, and with 11 goals notched in their last five games, it is clear that it is not a lack of quality in the final third which has been the home side's achilles heel of late.

'Arry is not the most cautious of managers at the best of times, but with this game being a case of 'do or die', I think we will see the R's come flying out of the traps on their own patch.

And though results have not been satisfactory in the last couple of games, Rangers have mustered a whopping 21 shots on goal, which suggests that they are capable of carving out chances.

A look at the visitors' recent results shows that the Latics faithful have also been getting their moneys worth of late.

Backing Over 2.5 goals would have sent you home with a smile on your face in eight of their last nine games, and that is also testament to the open nature of how Martinez likes his side to line up - especially at the DW Stadium.


Both Teams To Score

With an end to end clash in the pipeline, I reckon that, though short, the BTTS market is well worth a look pre-match.

It's no secret that QPR harbour some real quality in their squad - but even so, they are always likely to ship a goal or two, as shown in recent weeks.

Christopher Samba came in for a lot of stick last week following a disastrous performance against Fulham, and he will be looking to make amends in this clash, but I still think that the visitors have the attacking threat to put their hosts on the back foot.

A bet on this market would've paid out in five of QPR's last half a dozen outings, and five of Wigan's last seven Premier League away games.

The Latics have not been involved in a goalless draw since February 2012, and that is a telling statistic, especially as QPR have shipped a massive 14 goals in six outings of late.

It is 1.674/6 for these sides to notch at least one each, and that's well worth a back.


Wigan DRAW NO BET

QPR go into this game priced as favourites - and with just two wins from their last 10 outings, and one win from nine at Loftus Road, I am struggling to see the value in backing that.

Yes - Redknapp's side desperately need to take maximum points from this clash, but Wigan are not a side you'd want to play at this stage in the season, and with forward Arouna Koné in impressive form having notched his 10th goal of the season against Norwich, the Latics are always likely to pose a threat.

Wigan are a tempting 3.259/4 to take maximum points from this clash, and I think that there is real value in that bet - but for the more cautious amongst us, the 2.265/4 on Wigan DRAW NO BET, with added insurance should the game end in a stalemate, could tick a box.


Recommended Bets

Over 2.5 goals @ 1.875/6
Both Teams To Score @ 1.674/6
Wigan DRAW NO BET @ 2.285/4

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Market Movers: Sunday, March 7

Today's market movers come from Ascot, Curragh, Hexham, and Limerick...


Ascot

14:15
Village Vic 2.82 out to 3.45
Minella Theatre 2.8 out to 3.6

14:50
Molotof 1.81 out to 2.1
Well Regarded 5.4 in to 3.55

15:25
Calculated Risk 8.45 in to 6.0

16:00
Conquisto 9.85 in to 7.6

16:40
Tullamore Dew 9.0 in to 6.6
Hold On Julio 5.0 out to 8.8
Pentific 17.0 in to 9.6

17:10
Sin Bin 5.9 in to 4.1


Hexham

15:10
Stagecoach Jasper 4.3 in to 3.3

15:45
Isla Pearl Fisher 8.0 in to 5.2

17:30
King Rolfe 3.4 in to 2.68
Malaysian Boleh 11.5 in to 5.7


Curragh

14:45
Moth 2.2 out to 3.1

16:20
Montebell 10.5 in to 8.2

Limerick

15:05
Supreme Carolina 5.1 in to 4.0

15:35
Unika La Reconce 2.68 out to 3.45

16:35
Tofino Bay 1.82 out to 2.15

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