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IT was another good day for Milesey who put several winners.
Here are his thoughts for Wednesday's race card and his nap and outsider of the day have now been added.
MILESEY'S NAP
A winning hurdler who got off the mark at second time of asking over fences in a three-mile maiden in January, Zaru (2.10 Haydock), was in the process of dotting up in a handicap over that C&D earlier this month before victory was snatched away with a last-fence fall when at least 15 lengths clear. Although raised 5lbs for that effort.
Back Zaru @ 1.68 in the 2.10 at Haydock
OUTSIDER OF THE DAY
OUR JOEY in the 4.50 at Haydock. This gelding beat Tikkandemickey at Kelso in January. He shot clear three flights from home and kept on strongly to win with plenty in hand.
I think he has more to offer and could run well at a big price. At present he is trading at 14.0 on the exchange.
OTHER TIPS
Haydock 2.40
THUNDERSTORM 2.32
Two in-form runners meet today in this four-horse race, Seymour Eric going for the five-timer and THUNDERSTORM going for the six-timer. And based on previous runs and how Thunderstorm has yet to really be shaken up by AP, then it's THUNDERSTORM I'll be on to win.
Haydock 3.45
ROBBIE 4.4
Top-rated and top weight in this race and up another 9lb today after three wins on the bounce. But over this two-mile trip that weight rise shouldn't effect ROBBIE.
Warwick 5.05
SPEEDY BRUERE 2.8
Being hit with the same 6lb penalty as Denali Highway in this race and seeing as though last time out SPEEDY won by some distance and Denali only won by a length then SPEEDY has more appeal with the weight rise today.
Patent/Trixie
THUNDERSTORM
ROBBIE
SPEEDY BRUERE
Kempton Double
6.15 SPELLMAKER 3.4
A nice draw coming out of stall one over this 6f distance and should be able to put the defeat last time out firmly behind it, even though last time out had an awful run and found trouble all the way, and the handicapper has still hit it with a penalty for defeat that day.
8.15 MYSTICAL SAPPHIRE 2.7
Is two out of two at Kempton and can make it three out of three, travels powerfully and is a horse in form.
Milesey
GambleAware
Thunderstorm for me 2moro…backed him 4 out of his 5 wins now on Milesey’s advice over the last few months…be surprised if he doesn’t win/looks to me like he’s got a fair bit in reserve. 6/5 at the mo….WADE IN!! :-)
Went for a Seymour Eric and Robbie, simply because Eric has longer odds and in with a chance as much as Thunderstorm.
Double pays 13/1
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A winning hurdler who got off mark at second time of asking over fences in a three mile maiden in January, Zaru (14:10 Haydock) was in the process of dotting up in a handicap over that C&D earlier this month before victory was snatched away with a last-fence fall when at least 15 lengths clear. Although raised 5 lbs for that effort.
Back Zaru @ 1.68 in the 14:10 at Haydock
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You got an outsider for today milesy.anything in double figure odds would be good lol.basicly on my knees at the mo.down to my last couple quid and this is my only option.cheers in advance
OUTSIDER OF THE DAY
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WIN and PLACE
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OUR JOEY in the 16.50 at Haydock. This gelding beat Tikkandemickey at Kelso in January. He shot clear three flights from home and kept on strongly to win with plenty in hand.
I think he has more to offer and could run well at a big price. At present he is trading at 14.0 on the exchange.
Milesey ( BETFAIR )
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A winning hurdler who got off mark at second time of asking over fences in a three mile maiden in January, Zaru (14:10 Haydock) was in the process of dotting up in a handicap over that C&D earlier this month before victory was snatched away with a last-fence fall when at least 15 lengths clear. Although raised 5 lbs for that effort.
Back Zaru @ 1.68 in the 14:10 at Haydock
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Aye, seems like he has a habit of falling, stupid mare
I just looked at Our Joey as my wee cat is called Joey haha ill be on that sir ;)
Today’s lucky 15
Robbie Haydock 3.45
Saffran De Cotte Haydock 4.20
Our Joey Haydock 4.50
Awbeg Massini Warwick 2.25
GOLF
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Arnold Palmer Invitational: Each way tips for the battle at Bay Hill
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Back Jason Dufner @ 41.0
Like most of the field, last week at the Tampa Bay Championship Jason Dufner struggled on the greens. However, ‘Duffman’ looks to be swinging well and we are approaching the time of year that he caught fire last season. The ‘waggling’ American was 15th here in 2012 after a disappointing weekend but his form has been nothing short of breathtaking since then. The presence of a reinvigorated Eldrick Woods means we are getting a nice each way price.
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Back Jim Furyk @ 36.0
You can set your watch by Jim Furyk. The super reliable veteran of the PGA Tour has for the last few years played a light early-season schedule that really gets going in March with the Transitions Championship followed by the Arnold Palmer and he usually performs very well in both. Since missing the cut at Bay Hill in 2009 Jim has finished 11th, ninth and 11th so we only need to see marginal improvement to land an each-way winner. Last week’s tied-seventh shows the 42-year-old is in good nick.
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Back Lee Westwood @ 34.0
Lee Westwood has yet to demonstrate his major-challenger credentials this year but the demands of Bay Hill could help build momentum ahead of the Masters. This tough track is principally about long-game excellence, rather than the putting contest of his last effort at Doral, therefore playing to Lee’s strengths rather than weaknesses. His course record is fair, with five top-20s including fifth in 2006, but may be better than those bare numbers as early in his career, Westwood repeatedly ruined his card by making a mess of the tough finish here.
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Back Bubba Watson @ 29.0
At first glance, Bubba Watson’s form figures at Bay Hill, reading 34-MC-8-MC-MC-24-4, don’t look fantastic but if you look a little deeper, there is definitely room for optimism about his chances this week. With a round to go in the 2008 renewal, he was tied for the lead before plummeting down the leaderboard on day four to finish eighth. He was badly out of form when he missed the cut the following year and his weekend off in 2010 came one week after the disappointment of not converting a great chance to win his maiden title at Copperhead. He was in third with a round to go in 2011, but again fell like a stone on day four, this time with a final round 78! And then last year, despite competing soundly all week, he was always chasing Tiger’s tail and eventually finished fourth. This course clearly plays to Bubba’s strengths and he looks a fair each way bet.
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Back Ernie Els @ 71.0
The Big Easy won’t be swinging it easy this week if rumours of a sore hip are to be believed. Sure, he might be in some discomfort along the way but this is probably the challenge that Ernie needs these days – a big tournament, a course that he loves, and playing with a resurgent Tiger Woods for the first two days. Els didn’t perform too badly at Doral recently, and the fact that he won here in 2010 (as well as way back in 1998), and finished in a tie for fourth last year is extremely encouraging.
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The Arnold Palmer Invitational
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one of the most prestigious tournaments on the PGA Tour calendar, attracting a world-class line-up. Not for the first time at this venue, however, all the talk is about one man…
It’s almost like the old days. Having become used to ever tighter golf betting markets, with double-figure priced favourites almost the norm, punters are suddenly faced with a dilemma that was frequent before 2009. Is there any realistic point or hope in taking on Tiger Woods and if not, is it better to take short pre-tournament odds or wait for something better in-running?
The case in favour is so obvious it barely warrants repeating. Tiger has won at Bay Hill seven times, by an aggregate of 27 strokes. He’s won twice, easily, in the past couple of months at other happy hunting grounds Torrey Pines and Doral. At the latter, his game looked closer to his best than arguably any moment since his career nosedived. While world number one Rory McIlroy is in poor form and other rivals struggle for consistency, Tiger’s return to the top of golf’s tree looks inevitable.
The next step should be an eighth Bay Hill title, providing the perfect warm-up for a fifth US Masters crown next month.
Since last week’s recommendation to back him at 6.4 for the Masters in expectation of punters making the link with Bay Hill and Augusta momentum, Tiger’s odds have shortened to 6.0. Another win this week and those odds will tumble, probably below 5.0. Narrow defeat and they’ll barely move at worst. Only a highly improbable poor performance on one of his favourite tracks would produce the opposite market reaction.
Trading a longer-term market like the Masters, however, is a very different proposition to taking a risk at just 4.2 pre-tournament for this week’s event. It is here that Tiger layers can present their own strong case. Very, very few tournaments are won without the favourite trading considerably bigger than this at some stage in-running. Even when Tiger was winning everything going, it was perfectly possible with good timing to successfully employ a ‘lay-to-back’ strategy.
Naturally, the likelihood of an in-running drift increases with stiffer opposition. As the recent series of shock winners on the PGA Tour illustrates, the opposition gets stiffer with every year. There are certainly no pushovers in a Bay Hill field that includes, among others, Phil Mickelson, Justin Rose and Brandt Snedeker. Even if you don’t fancy laying Tiger, there are no shortage of attractively-priced trading alternatives.
Without wishing to sound like a fence-sitter, I really can see both sides of the debate. I fancy Tiger to win this week and have backed him for the Masters accordingly, in expectation of a price-plunge. However, I’ve always erred towards the lay-to-back strategy and generally laying short-priced favourites early on.
Moreover, while it was impossible to not be bowled over by his Doral performance, is the Tiger we’ve come to know as a mere mortal really returning to his old-self, when just about any odds were acceptable? I just can’t believe that genius can be so easily tossed away and picked up again. He’s proved us all wrong at some stage during his remarkable career and it will be no surprise to see him win this in a canter. The value-seeker in me, however, just has to look elsewhere for now and hope he trades bigger in-running.
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Find Me a 100 Winner: Two big-priced trades for the Maybank Malaysian Open
The headline grabbing names of Luke Donald and Charl Schwartzel may give this week’s Maybank Malaysian Open a world-class feel, but previous Kuala Lumpur results suggest there aren’t many obvious candidates to consider. As Steve Rawlings explains in detail, the cream invariably rise to the top here, as opposed to the Asian Tour regulars or Euro Tour also-rans that make up the bulk of this field.
While that trend offers a pointer for favourite backers, it also makes triple-figure odds about a major champion in reasonable form catch the eye. This column has already made a small profit from Michael Campbell’s mini-revival, when he led through 54 holes at the Hong Kong Open last November, and this looks the ideal situation to start following him again.
Of course all bets on a player like Campbell carry a health warning. One of the most erratic golfers of his generation, Cambo is always prone to throwing in an 80 or turning up at an event rusty or unprepared. Hence the odds. Nevertheless, he has come back from the Doldrums three times before during his career and at 44, hasn’t reached the age where decline becomes inevitable.
That isn’t to say he’ll win another US Open or World Matchplay, but this sort of prize is within reach as we saw before Christmas. He started 2013 well too, with consecutive top-20s in Abu Dhabi and Qatar – two events where he had no past form and wouldn’t have been ideal tests even at his peak. Alternatively this short layout, where the premium is on accurate iron play rather than long driving, in a region where he’s previously thrived, is perfect.
It may also suit Pablo Larrazabal, who hit an impressive greens in regulation percentage over the final three rounds en route to a top-20 last week in India. He’s made the top-30 on both visits to Kuala Lumpur and was in contention for a place through 54 holes last year. Again, we are backing a streaky player here, who pops up in close contention relatively often but is hard to predict from one day to next. As with Campbell, the key is probably to get onside only when Larrazabal offers signs of a good streak.
Back Michael Campbell @ 110.0
Back Pablo Larrazabal @ 110.0
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The Maybank Malaysian Open: Schwartzel can dominate once again
Charl Schwartzel @ 7.4
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Milesey ( BETFAIR )
Milesey, talking about golf I’m off to hit a few balls. It’s 1-2 I top it off the first tee and evens I fire one on to the road. I see your man Graham DeLaet has been tipped in a few places. Might have a little ew at 100-1.
The maybank starts tonight think about 11.30pm uk time, so got my bets on for that already ;) thought there was alot of snow around your area, or you got your yellow balls out again ;) ;)
Milesey
Milesey, it snowed much of yesterday but didn’t really lie, think it’s worse in the east. And yes I have my yellow balls. Right, I’m off. Try to check in later but taking some kids to laser planet or something so might be struggling till later.
BREAKING NEWS: Gary Smith leaves Stevenage
STEVENAGE have announced that they have parted company with manager Gary Smith.
The decision follows last night’s 2-0 defeat at relegation-threatened Bury, which has left Boro still flirting with danger themselves in League 1.
A run of 13 defeats in their last 18 games since December is believed to be the primary reason for the decision.
Club captain Mark Roberts has been placed in temporary charge until a new manager can be appointed.
Speaking to the club website, chairman Phil Wallace said: “It’s always difficult when you have to replace the man in charge. Gary has done his best but the performances and results over the past few months have been worrying in the extreme.
“After a very promising start with a new squad, we have slipped alarmingly and the board are concerned that the present management team may be unable to deliver the clubs vision of increasing attendances and developing players in a winning environment.
“We have waited longer than most others in similar circumstances, but we cannot in all good conscience continue to watch this downward spiral and do nothing.
“It’s time for a change and we’ll see who applies for the position. Meanwhile I’m indebted to skipper Mark Roberts who will, once again, step up and take charge whilst our search takes place.”
Boro find themselves in 15th spot on 49 points, 11 points clear of Scunthorpe United who occupy the final relegation spot.
Are you calling Mr F a chink now Milesey? :-)
Nah, still Rolaaaaaand Browning Muzza!! :-)
Nebody no nethin about Medam in the 645 at Kempton?have received a tip for it?
Damn damn damn, lost all my winnings from yesterday on Zaru :(
Didn’t want to go today, was unlucky last time 17 lengths clear and fell at the last, but today it didn’t turn up at all, was way off out the back of the 4 runners, then just fell, got back up and just stood there, didn’t even want to run.
Milesey
Goood NAP
f*ck mine you can say that now can’t you, now that it’s fallen, didn’t see your comments before the race on this one, so well done, stick your comments up your a*se, we can all make comments AFTER the race.
Your the one who said ” Miss V Williams had a great ride on The Mentalist ” so i’d listen to my 4 year old son before a nob like you, who don’t know a jockey from a trainer.
Milesey
Very Mature, Fresh Fish :D
Yes very mature by you wasn’t it to post stupid comments after the race, don’t see your tips, you related to GUNNER ? you pick the winners and make stupid comments after the race, but you know absolutely nothing about horse racing and think the trainer is the one who rides the horse ;) ;)
Milesey
Is the video of miss venus williams doing that on youtube? :)
hahahaha, no i think it’s on porn hub or spank wire ;) ;)
Milesey
It’s one of them days, THUNDERSTORM didn’t even pick up today, so the handicappers today killed it chances, AP just couldn’t get anything going today.
Milesey
I don’t know about you but I am ready for the flat season now …
After a small punt on the NATIONAL i’ll be all ready for the flat season, some good horses in the aintree line up for the meeting. Only a small bet on the national for me, never go silly, 40 horses, big a*se fences, it’s not one to be throwing alot of money on.
Milesey
The NATIONAL is just a bit of fun … I just pick horses based on my lucky numbers … Although my old dear has had the winner 3 times in a row so far the lucky mare
I left the nap out as dnt like skinny prices on the nags.did ur outsider with robbie.singles n double.fingers crossed
Wat price is your nxt runner now mate,robbie?
ROBBIE Was no where :(
It’s definetly one of them days.
Milesey
NAP
Back Zaru @ 1.68 in the 2.10 at Haydock * FELL *
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Haydock 2.40
THUNDERSTORM 2.32 * 4TH *
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Haydock 3.45
ROBBIE 4.4 * 6TH *
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It don’t get any better :( :(
Milesey
ZARU was already bleeding from the nose before going down in the 1st race at Haydock, and the horse shouldn’t have run from the start….. so there you go , official words from the course vet, so why didn’t they stop the damn horse from starting then ?
Milesey
There was a race in the summer in England and the horse (favourite at the time) threw himself backwards, landed on his back and should not have been allowed to run, but did and yes you guessed it it’s still running.
The day after same thing in Ireland and the horse this time correctly withdrawn.
No Consistency and unfair to punters!
******Damn was in front to the second last fence, Looks like 3RD PLACE ******
OUTSIDER OF THE DAY
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WIN and PLACE
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OUR JOEY in the 16.50 at Haydock. This gelding beat Tikkandemickey at Kelso in January. He shot clear three flights from home and kept on strongly to win with plenty in hand.
I think he has more to offer and could run well at a big price. At present he is trading at 14.0 on the exchange.
Milesey
RESULT –
16:50 Haydock Park (GB)
1st Annacotty (IRE)
2nd Nowdoro BETFAIR SP 710
3rd Our Joey (IRE)
Milesey
HORSE RACING RESULTS
NAP
Back Zaru @ 1.68 in the 2.10 at Haydock * FELL *
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OUTSIDER OF THE DAY
OUR JOEY in the 4.50 at Haydock * 3RD *
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Haydock 2.40
THUNDERSTORM 2.32 * 4TH *
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Haydock 3.45
ROBBIE 4.4 * 6TH *
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Warwick 5.05
SPEEDY BRUERE 2.8 * 3RD *
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Patent/Trixie
THUNDERSTORM
ROBBIE
SPEEDY BRUERE
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Kempton Double
6.15 SPELLMAKER 3.4
8.15 MYSTICAL SAPPHIRE 2.7
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FOOTBALL
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HOME and AWAY DOUBLE
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Ferencvaros (AWAY) @ 1.8
Sint-Niklaas (HOME) @ 2.3
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Treble
Varese V Novara ( AWAY WIN )
Westerlo – Dessel Sport ( HOME WIN )
Boussu Dour Borinage – FC Brussels ( HOME WIN )
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Multiple
Back Tubize @ 2.0 (1/1)
Back Solihull @ 2.7 (17/10)
Back Over 2.5 Goals in Varese v Novara @ 2.2 (6/5)
Back Under 2.5 Goals in RBD Borinage v FC Brussels @ 1.75 (3/4)
The Multiple pays approximately 20.79 (20/1)
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Westerlo V Dessel / WESTERLO WIN @ 2/5
WESTERLO by 2 goals @ 3/1
correct score of 2-0 @ 11/2 and 3-1 11/1
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Back Sint Truiden @ 1.52 to beat Eendracht Aalst
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PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS
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Wes Newton is hoping to inflict a hat-trick of defeats on Phil Taylor in this week’s Premier League darts in Cardiff – but he will be more focused on avoiding impending relegation which will also be on the agenda.
All of a sudden it’s week seven as the darts goes to Cardiff, and players have just three more matches before the bottom two and dropped from the Premier League and the rest go on in search of the title.
Reigning champion Phil Taylor faces as big a crisis as he’s faced in the tournament he’s dominated with West Newton able to make it three defeats on the bounce for the first time on The Power.
Taylor did lose three of his first four games in the 2008 Premier League before responding to win the title, so he is not losing any sleep over his form just yet.
“I’ve had tough spells in the Premier League before and come through them and there’s no reason why I can’t do that again,” said Taylor.
“Gary and Andy have played superbly in the last couple of weeks against me and deserved to win, and I know Wes will be on top of his game this week too. Every week’s massive now and I’ll be doing everything I can to get back winning again.”
The game in Cardiff is also a crucial one for Newton, who knows that a defeat could prove a hammer blow to his hopes of escaping relegation after week nine.
Newton sits alongside Adrian Lewis on three points at the foot of the table with three games remaining before the bottom two are eliminated, but said: “I’ll approach it with no pressure.
“I am where I am in the league table, and everyone expects Phil to win. Everybody wants to beat Phil – he’s the best player there’s ever been so hopefully I can do something.
“Every week I’m putting myself under pressure to get a result because I don’t want to be where I am, but the standard in darts at the minute is unbelievable and the best ten players are here in the Premier League.
“I’m playing well and I’m just not getting the results, but I’ll keep coming every week and trying my heart out.”
Andy Hamilton v Simon Whitlock
This promises to be an extremely tight affair that in all likelihood will end up in a draw. Both are reliable, both steady, and both don’t give up many chances too often. I just can’t split them and I’ve never been so certain of a game going to the final leg.
Recommended Bet: Back The Draw
Gary Anderson v Michael van Gerwen
Michael has added something to his game that Gary has lost, namely consistency. Based on the fact that MVG is more likely to perform well then I think he will win.
Gary showed last week when playing Adrian Lewis that the 2011 champion can perform under the harshest of pressures. In the last leg – one that he had to win – he hit an incredible 10-darter to gain a draw. That’s how good the Scot can be on his day.
In fact, this game is all about Anderson, if he plays well he’s going to give MVG massive problems, but if he’s off just a little bit then the young Dutchman will put him to the sword.
Recommended Bet: Back Michael van Gerwen to win
Robert Thornton v Adrian Lewis
Robert is on fire, while the Lewis flame is just about still flickering.
Lewis had a horrible start to this year’s Premier League campaign but you just felt that with his ability the points would come. And they have, he looked fluent last week in drawing with Anderson, the performance wasn’t great but a point was well earned.
Thornton is having a ball, playing the best darts of his career. He won a tour event on Sunday, his fifth since joining the PDC in 2008. He’s proving a tough cookie and is a 100% trier, but like Anderson this game is all about Adrian because if he plays well he wins.
Recommended Bet: Back Adrian Lewis to win
Wes Newton v Phil Taylor
Taylor got well and truly battered last week by Hamilotn, making it two defeats in a row in the Premier League, something that’s not happened since 2008. Phil is using new darts and in my opinion he’s not as reliable on doubles as he was with his old faithfuls.
Wes will struggle to beat The Power as his double hitting has not been up to the standard we are used to seeing from him. The pressure is on Wes not to got eliminated after week nine, losing again may be a step too far in the wrong direction.
Recommended Bet: Back Taylor to win 7-4
James Wade v Raymond van Barneveld
Both players are at the top of their form so this game is likely to come down to one moment of brilliance.
Wade lost last week to Whitlock but there was no shame in that as the big Aussie hit three ton-plus finishes. In previous weeks Wade has been brilliant and there were no signs that I saw that his form had dropped last week.
Barney is playing like a man who knows he has what it takes to win, he’ll average around a ton again, that’s his modus operandai.
Picking a result in this one is a tough call so I’m wimping out.
Recommended Bet: Van Barneveld to average Over 97.5
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League leader Raymond van Barneveld faces a big battle with third-placed James Wade in week seven of the Premier League in Cardiff, where Adrian Lewis continues his fight against relegation.
Barney plays 2009 champion Wade, while Lewis plays UK Open champion Robert Thornton, after a win and a draw in the last two weeks help his battle against the drop.
Andy Hamilton faces Simon Whitlock with the two players both on six points and looking to secure survival when they clash, with the Australian chasing a third successive victory.
“After six weeks I’m still top of the group and everything’s good!” said van Barneveld. “At the moment I’m confident but it’s a very open Premier League.
“Every week’s tough, like a final, and you saw James lost last week to Simon Whitlock. It shows how well every player is playing.”
World number two Lewis is still propping up the table but is level on points with West Newton, who plays Phil Taylor, and Gary Anderson.
“It’s going to be a tough game,” said Lewis. “Robert’s obviously on form and it will be interesting because I’m feeling confident in my game.
“In the past few years I’ve tended to start slowly and get better as it gradually goes on, but this year you haven’t got that chance because of relegation, and you’ve got to punish players as soon as you have the chance.”
Thornton, who is fourth in the league table after an impressive start to his debut season, won a UK Open Qualifier in Wigan on Sunday and knows that he can ensure his survival in the event by taking a result in Cardiff.
“The bookies had me as one of the odds-on favourites to be eliminated and I think I’ve proved them wrong week after week,” said Thornton. “I’m going up there thinking I can win every game but I just want to enjoy each game and whatever happens will happen.”
Second-placed Michael van Gerwen is next up for second-bottom Anderson, but the Scot nailed a nine-darter over the weekend so could not be in better form.
“You take every point you can get, but you want to win every game and I’m excited about playing Michael,” said Anderson.
“We played a couple of weeks ago and I was 3-1 up before he came back to win, and I know I can out-score him so it’s just about when it comes down to the finishes, and if my doubles go in then I can walk away the winner.”
Van Gerwen, though, won the UK Open Qualifier on Saturday – his third ProTour triumph of the year so far – and has picked up three victories and two draws from his opening six Premier League games during a brilliant start to his debut season.
“I’ve put myself in a good position because I’m on eight points and the pressure is on Gary this week, not me,” said van Gerwen. “I want to win every game though and keep this going.
“I think I can do even better and I’ll be working hard to do better, but I’m doing well at the moment and I’ll be ready for Gary.”
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Andy Hamilton v Simon Whitlock
This is going to be a close game. You can put your mortgage on Andy Hamilton hitting the double 16 because he doesn’t miss it very often; I’d say he’s hitting it nine times out of 10 at the moment. The crucial thing with him is that he stays with people and he makes himself very tough to beat. The same can be said of Whitlock, who is also enjoying his game right now. Both of these players had big smiles on their faces when I saw them at the weekend (especially when I told them about the extra prize money coming into the game) and that is showing in their play. This is such a hard call, but if you put me on the spot I’d say Whitlock could nick it – but it’s a tough prediction because Hamilton has beaten Taylor twice in the last fortnight! There won’t be many mistakes and the sixth, seventh and eighth legs will define where this game goes.
Rod’s call: WHITLOCK TO NICK IT
Gary Anderson v Michael van Gerwen
This will be a high-scoring game with a lot of 180’s. Gary had a nine-darter in the Tour event at the weekend and played really well, but Van Gerwen won that tournament, so I’ve got to go for the Dutchman here. He’s playing exceptionally well at the moment and loves the game right now. Even if he throws a few bad darts he’s capable of hitting 180 with the next three because he doesn’t care what he’s hit previously. Other players think about the previous three darts, but you can’t turn back history and Van Gerwen is very good at forgetting about it and moving on. He just puts his foot on the oche and throws. Anderson worries about practising and doing the right things, but with his skill he shouldn’t think too much about things like that. If he gets in front he could do the job, but I’ve got to go for Van Gerwen.
Rod’s call: VAN GERWEN WIN
Robert Thornton v Adrian Lewis
Adrian is showing signs of coming back to form, but he still isn’t showing the consistency that made him a double world champion. There is negativity in his head, which is a contrast to Thornton who is enjoying the ride in this Premier League. He is scoring very well at the moment and he is extremely consistent leg on leg and will be tough to beat. If Lewis turns up, he has the talent to blitz anyone and that’s why I’m finding it quite difficult to call this one, but he really needs the two points and that extra pressure will be tough for him. I think it could be another draw and to be honest, I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw five draws this week. That could be worth a fun bet!
Rod’s call: DRAW or THORNTON WIN
Wes Newton v Phil Taylor
Newton had two 10-darters in his match with Van Gerwen last week and could have had a third. As I mentioned above, the only thing standing in his way of winning a major is a slight lack of consistency in a leg or two in a match. But let’s not forget that he is a newcomer and if he keeps on progressing as he has over the last five years then he will win a major and do some serious damage in the world of darts. Phil has not looked right in the last three weeks and this is the best time for Newton to play him. If he can get out of the gate quickly and get in front then you never know – and a win for Newton would be huge for him, not only in the Premier League but in darts for the rest of the year. But I’ve got to go for a Taylor win.
Rod’s call: TAYLOR WIN
James Wade v Raymond van Barneveld
I don’t think I’ve ever sat on the fence so much, but I’m struggling to split these two as well! Both players have been playing exceptionally well and I think it could come down to a mistake made by one of them between the fifth and seventh legs, something like that. If Wade can get in front and not miss the double tops like he did last week then Barney could be a little bit vulnerable. I could make cases for both players to win this and if I was to stick my neck out I’d say Barney will nick it.
Rod’s call: DRAW or BARNEY NICK
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HORSE RACING TIPS
THURSDAY 21ST MARCH 2013
HUNTINGDON IS *OFF* DUE TO A WATERLOGGED COURSE
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**NAP**
KEMPTON 6.30
**STORM**
Stepping up to a mile today after finding 7f last time out not enough for it’s blistering pace at the end when fast closing the leader down but the line coming too quick and finishing 2nd by a head that day.
KEMPTON 6.00
ATLANTIS CROSSING
Is improving with every race on the poly and should again run a good race today, stepping up over 1 mile today all the wins previous have been over 7f, so could be a negative against this one, but in a 4 horse race, rated 87, clear of the next best by 13 points… so should be too good on his day.
WOLVERHAMPTON 5.50
BIG SYLV
Last run out at track and trip finished second behind Travelling, and therefore is given another chance today to score of it’s mark of 62, this 4 year old filly has scored before at wolver and should take plenty of beating at her best.
Wolverhampton 3:35
On the eve of the turf season’s opening meeting at Doncaster, class 6 handicap on the polytrack.
Hidden Link built on platform set in maidens when making a successful handicap debut here (9.5f) in January. Unable to build on that both runs since, but he’s still lightly raced and ought to stay 1½m.
Gabrial The Duke’s new yard have quickly found the key to him, winning twice over 1¼m at Lingfield last month and better form when judged touched off by a progressive rival in hat-trick bid. Up 6 lb but big player.
Moaning Butcher is a compact colt who only hinted at ability amidst inexperience in 3 juvenile outings in the autumn. In excellent hands, and the market may help in relation to stablemate Train Hard.
Tebee’s Oasis still looked to be learning when third of 6 in a Lingfield maiden over this trip last month. Clearly one of yard’s lesser lights, but allotted a modest opening mark.
Train Hard is stoutly bred and achieved just modest form in a trio of quick runs at 2 yrs in October at up to 9f. Gelded in the interim, and open to improvement now handicapping up in trip.
Annalova looks one of yard’s lesser lights, last of 6 on second handicap start upped to 1¼m last month. Not hard to look elsewhere.
1. Gabrial The Duke
2. Train Hard
3. Hidden Link
Train Hard looks the pick of the handicap debutants, but in Gabrial The Duke he meets an established rival in excellent heart, and he is the safest option. Hidden Link may also have more to offer.
This is it for now….. watch the thread tomorrow for i will be hitting a few in running as the day goes on, don’t worry there will be plenty of notice before the races to get on.
Milesey
HORSE RACING RESULTS
Kempton Double
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6.15 SPELLMAKER 3.4
8.15 MYSTICAL SAPPHIRE 2.7
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FOOTBALL
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HOME and AWAY DOUBLE
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Ferencvaros (AWAY) @ 1.8
Sint-Niklaas (HOME) @ 2.3
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Treble
Varese V Novara ( AWAY WIN )
Westerlo – Dessel Sport ( HOME WIN )
Boussu Dour Borinage – FC Brussels ( HOME WIN )
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Multiple
Back Tubize @ 2.0 (1/1)
Back Solihull @ 2.7 (17/10)
Back Over 2.5 Goals in Varese v Novara @ 2.2 (6/5)
Back Under 2.5 Goals in RBD Borinage v FC Brussels @ 1.75 (3/4)
The Multiple pays approximately 20.79 (20/1)
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Westerlo V Dessel / WESTERLO WIN @ 2/5
WESTERLO by 2 goals @ 3/1
correct score of 2-0 @ 11/2 and 3-1 11/1
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Back Sint Truiden @ 1.52 to beat Eendracht Aalst
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PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS
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Andy Hamilton v Simon Whitlock
Draw
Gary Anderson v Michael van Gerwen
Michael van Gerwen to win
Robert Thornton v Adrian Lewis
Adrian Lewis to win
Wes Newton v Phil Taylor
Taylor to win 7-4
TAYLOR WIN
James Wade v Raymond van Barneveld
Van Barneveld to average Over 97.5
DRAW
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HORSE RACING 21st MARCH
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**NAP**
KEMPTON 6.30
**STORM**
KEMPTON 6.00
ATLANTIS CROSSING
WOLVERHAMPTON 5.50
BIG SYLV
Wolverhampton 3:35
1. Gabrial The Duke
2. Train Hard
3. Hidden Link
Milesey ( BETFAIR )