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WHAT a day it was for Milesey – a 44-1 winner at Southwell and three points for Stevenage. Don't know what was the biggest surprise.
Milesey is at Fontwell on Wednesday and here are all his racing selections.
4.20 Catterick
CARA COURT 1.84
Had a great run-out last time at Sedgefield on Sunday and is raised in the weights for that win, going for the hat-trick today and can’t see this penalty stopping Cara Court from doing so.
8.00 Kempton
LILY EDGE 2.26
Was as high as 66-1 on debut at Lingers and was second there. Opens today off a mark of 69 and that is a really nice mark for this horse. In my view this isn’t enough and the filly has been treated generously and will take all the beating in this race. Think the handicappers have given this horse a golden opportunity to get off to a win on handicap debut.
3.40 Fontwell
SPEEDY BRUERE 2.06
Under a penalty but won with plenty in hand last time out so would expect it to defy that handicap.
4.10 Fontwell
KAUTO D’ALOES 3.7
Been back to this one a few times, wanted to leave it out and just couldn’t do so, for performed well last for the Nicholls yard. With Daryl Jacob on board will again give this a good run, not as yet on a handicap mark, and has every chance.
5.10 Fontwell
HAWAII FIVE NIL 1.95
Has a penalty to defy and never easy to do so in these NH Flat races, over 2m 2f though shouldn’t be a problem and has a great chance with AP on board, should be able to drive it out at the end.
OUTSIDER OF THE DAY
2.10 Fontwell
LOWER HOPE DANDY
Well worth going against Heronry 1.71 is this race and maybe worth a lay on what I expect to be a short-priced favourite. Definitely worth a gamble taking this one on under penalty. I’ll be taking it with the in-form Venetia Williams runner Lower Hope Dandy. It has showed it is a capable horse, can put a line through its last run-out and I expect it to go well.
7.00 KEMPTON – RACE IN FOCUS
Robin Hoods Bay is a strong traveller who is well suited to this surface and went in again at Lingfield last time, staying on strongly. Could well defy 3 lb rise.
George Guru has won 4 times over 1m on polytrack, latest here in December. Good second at Lingfield last time but steps up in trip now and no guarantee to stay.
Tinshu was better than ever when winning Lingfield handicap in November over this trip. Stiff task in listed race last time and will find this easier. C&D winner.
Super Say is back to winning ways when cosily landing 1¼m Lingfield claimer for Jamie Osborne in December. Fine second in handicap after for new yard and respected back in trip following a break.
Spifer has not had much racing for his age and has bounced right back to form in polytrack handicaps with headgear fitted, winning 11f event here last time from Greylami. Should go well again 6 weeks on.
Shamir is a polytrack specialist who gained fifth career success over 1m here in September. Proved stamina for this trip with emphasis on speed at Lingfield last time and been given break since.
Greylami continued good record here on second start for Clive Cox when going down by short head to Spifer (11f) last time. Should go well again.
Kaafel landed a gamble on first start since leaving Charles Hills when taking competitive Lingfield handicap over this trip in December. Poor effort following month but too soon to write off now in headgear.
1. Spifer
2. Greylami
3. Robin Hoods Bay
Verdict: Spifer and Greylami were first and second in a similar event here in January and can dominate proceedings again. The likeable Robin Hoods Bay won again at Lingfield last time and could be capable of defying a 3 lb rise.
WORTH A PUNT
Tuscan Gold in the 16.10 at Fontwell. Currently trading at 8.8 on the exchange.
GET ON IT
Ring ring, ” HELLO ”
” Alright it's Gordon, Barneys Honour 4.15 Downpatrick ”
” Cheers Gordon, Catch up next week ”
Was on it Saturday and will be on it again today.
***UPDATE***
NON RUNNERS
- Catterick 4.20 CARA COURT N/R
- Fontwell 2.10 LOWER HOPE DANDY N/R
- Kempton 7.00 GREYLAMI N/R
GET ON
- BARNEYS HONOUR (1.6) 4.15 Downpatrick NAP
- COOLKING (12.5) E/W 4.15 Downpatrick
- SANNIBEL (6.4) 3.00 Lingers
- OWNER OCCUPIER (6.8) 2.40 Fontwell
PATENT / TRIXIE
- FONTWELL 3.40 SPEEDY BRUERE 2.0
- FONTWELL 4.10 LIENOSUS 1.66
- DOWNPATRICK 4.15 BARNEYS HONOUR 1.6 NAP
Milesey
GambleAware
mr fix it pretty sure milesy didnt pick that horse…if you read exactly what he wrote he was simply pointing out how open and unpredictable the racing was today and to be looking out for big priced winners….that post came after mucky molly won as i was looking for his tips. Milesy knows his horses and i won later with dubai hills but he didnt pick that one im sorry…wish he had as i would have been on..
Conor, it’s a bit of banter really. If you like back at the comments I backed after Milesey mentioned it so I’m giving him the credit.
I didn’t pick the 44-1 shot ;) ;)
My big bet was DUBAI H ILLS today…. what i tipped up big time.
Milesey
and also CLUBLAND in the 2.40, my big let down though was GOLDMADCHEN in the 3.10. But never mind got all back and profit on my 0-0 man utd h/t, Ronaldo to score, wins for nottm for, crystal pal, and dortmund -1 tonight ;) ;)
Milesey
Milesey, you picked as far as I’m concerned. You mentioned it anyway, good enough for me.
oh and my tip of the day came in again ” TIP OF THE DAY
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In South Africa 15 of Mamelodi Sundowns’ last 19 PSL home games have produced Under 2.5 Goals and so have 5/7 Moroka Swallows away matches.
**Back Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.6 in Mamelodi Sundowns v Moroka Swallows** ”
ANYWAY……….. won’t be around tomorrow for busy at FONTWELL alday, got a betfair media day, meal, speakers etc…. plus a days racing ;) ;), hopefully a nice winning day ;). Tips for the football are on the champions league thread…. Goodluck to everyone. Your going to have to do the work tomorrow and find some nice winners, NAP and an OUTSIDER of the day. Get your posts in….. i’ll check in tomorrow night and see how you all went.
Best of luck.
Milesey
Looking for some good tips for ayr boss on sat If you can help us out buddy boy.
Too far off to be able to know whats running at the moment, alot of entries, and won’t all be taken up, Coverholder 2.15 AYR is going for a 6 timer. 2.50 little glenshee, two that have stuck in my mind for this coming weekend, but as i say too early, some trainers have 7 runners in each race, so the final entries haven’t been sorted of yet…. Nearer to saturday i’ll have more idea who’s lining up for what race.
Milesey
Any good early anti-post tips for The Cheltenham Festival mate?
Ew Lucky 15 today is TCHANG GOON 2.40 FONT UTOPIAN 3.10 FONT KAUTO D’ALOES 4.10 FONT EL LIBERTADOR 4.00 LING.
Good luck with your bets folks.
Hi Mr F.,
I’m genuinely impressed with all the tipping ability, particularly Milesey in whatever event is chosen, which I know comes from: in depth study, knowledge and obviously a lot of natural ability.
Now don’t get too ‘big headed’ but with this knowledge on the horses could you sort out a new topic: ‘Lay-A-Day’ (no sexual connotations please) on a short priced horse (<2.0) you consider is not deserving of his price.
Regards,
Allen
Allen, Milesey quite often advises a lay. It’s just a matter of watching the comments because it’s something he may spot happening with te markets throughout the day.
Look forward to your tips fir sat at Ayr boss-you going mr F
Gazza, Ayr on Saturday? Not for me. I’ll be at Bankies-Beith then a sportman’s dinner at night.
4.20 Catterick
CARA COURT is a Non Runner today mate
Barneys Honour is a NR as well
is richard hughes the greatest i wack £300 on is double GO ON MY SON GET IN soooooo happy thank you richard best jokey on planet and THE CHAMPION :)
your grammar is a jokey!
Another POST RACE winner from the Gunner – well done top Jokey!! LOL
Waiting on PUNDITRY in the 1800 @ Kempton for a nice treble along with Linkable @ 5/1 & wild ground at 15/2. Had rano pano & spinning ridge in the multiple aswell, trebles & up
On the Trixie today Milesey…nice one…pity Barney never ran but worked out nice :-)
yes thankyou you welcome hehehehehe richard hughes is by far best jockey glad u lot agree :)
RICHARD HUGHES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Betfair Ambassador Wayne Mardle envisages easy victories for the big three – Barney, MVG, and The Power…
James Wade v Robert Thornton
It’s official, James Wade is back to form. Two weeks ago he demolished Adrian Lewis, and last week he ground out a draw with Phil Taylor, averaging 102 in the process, showing a gritty determination to win the last two legs.
Wade is a tough nut to crack when in the mood and I think he’s playing Robert Thornton at just the right time. Robert played his best game ever last week when beating Gary Anderson, and recording a Premier League-high average for this season of around 109. To follow that up would be a massive ask.
Recommended Bet
Back Wade to win @ 2.1
Raymond van Barneveld v Andy Hamilton
Barney cruised to a win against Simon Whitlock last week, that demonstrated to me that the big Dutchman will take some stopping not to reach the play-offs in May. It seems that compatriot Michael van Gerwen’s brilliance is bringing the best of Barney, and that can only be good for the game.
Hamilton is a true fighter, always value for money if you’ve punted on him but I wouldn’t be placing to much money on him to win this match, Barney is playing with confidence right now and should record a victory.
Recommended Bet
Back Van Barneveld to win @ 1.66
Adrian Lewis v Michael van Gerwen
Adrian Lewis hasn’t played well in the Premier League so far and why should that change against the man of the moment, the man winning tour events week in week out, the man who’s risen 29 places in the rankings to number three in the world in just nine months?
Lewis can really run riot when on his game, but to win this match he will have to be at his incredible best. And given his performance last week against Wes Newton, where he looked a shadow of the player that won back-to-back world titles, his incredible best looks a long way away.
MVG doesn’t seem to play bad these days, in fact he keeps on getting better and looking more comfortable on the big stage, and with all the pressure on Adrian I think Michael will win this with something in hand.
Recommended Bet
Back Van Gerwen to win @ 1.4
Phil Taylor v Gary Anderson
Phil Taylor will play well, because that’s just what he does. And while Gary Anderson can beat anyone on his day, he’s not running on all of his many engines at the moment. Yet last week the big Scot looked to be in for a good week on his doubles – he hit two out of two, but unfortunately they were the only chances he got given against a brilliant Robert Thornton.
If Anderson fails to score well he could be given a lesson by the Power. Taylor hasn’t missed many doubles and I think this could be a rout.
Recommended Bet
Back Taylor to win 7-2 and 7-3 @ 5.0 and 6.5
Wes Newton v Simon Whitlock
Wes Newton go his first win last week when beating Adrian Lewis in a poor game but I think he’ll start to settle down now.
Playing against Simon Whitlock will be a completely different game, the Aussie will not give Newton the chances Lewis did. Whitlock has also been in decent form the last two weeks, he’s just been unfortunate to run into Taylor and Barney close to their best.
For Wes to win this he will have to rely on Simon being slightly off, and given recent form I’m not convinced that will be the case.
Recommended Bet
Back Whitlock to win at around 1.9
2.10 FONTWELL
Heronry 1.71 LAY *LOST*
OWNER OCCUPIER (6.8) *3RD*
2.40 Fontwell
SANNIBEL (6.4) *2ND*
3.00 Lingers
3.40 FONTWELL
SPEEDY BRUERE 2.06 *WIN*
4.10 FONTWELL
LIENOSUS 1.66 *WIN*
Tuscan Gold *2ND*
KAUTO D’ALOES *3RD*
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BARNEYS HONOUR (1.6) NAP
4.15 Downpatrick *N/R*
COOLKING (12.5) E/W *FELL*
4.15 Downpatrick
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PATENT / TRIXIE
FONTWELL 3.40 SPEEDY BRUERE 2.0 *WIN*
FONTWELL 4.10 LIENOSUS 1.66 *WIN*
DOWNPATRICK 4.15 BARNEYS HONOUR 1.6 NAP *N/R*
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5.10 FONTWELL
HAWAII FIVE NIL 1.95 *2ND*
8.00 KEMPTON
LILY EDGE 2.26 *WIN*
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Milesey
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HORSE RACING TIPS
THURSDAY 7TH MARCH 2013
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WINCANTON 2.30
RUBEN COTTER 1.62
Was an eight length winner over this 3m1f trip last time out, and was outstanding that day, today has to defy a penalty if it’s going to take this race, what i fully expect this horse to do, it just looks too good for this field and has taken to fences really well.
WINCANTON 3.00
IF IN DOUBT 3.1
Looks very well treated on it’s Handicap mark, won very well last time out with AP on board. AP McCOY, Champion Jokey as “GUNNER” would say ;) ;)
WINCANTON 4.40
LITTLE JIMMY 1.8
Off a very good mark, so i’m in favour of this horse today rather then going with Sawpit Supreme. Little Jimmy has a penalty for last weeks win, going for the treble today, the 2m trip will help him out to defy the rise today… It’s a risk but it’s LITTLE JIMMY for me.
CARLISLE 4.20
COVERHOLDER 3.2
Going for a 6 TIMER today, i don’t see any horse in this field stopping COVERHOLDER today from another win, is up in weights again after it’s win 8 days ago, but it’s not going to be enough to stop him today from taking the win.
SOUTHWELL 5.30
DEWALA 2.3
Trainer Michael Appleby has an outstanding strike rate here at SOUTHWELL on the fibre sand, won last time out at the same distance of 1m3f, scored over C&D last month and was 12 lengths clear that day, so given a hefty rise for that performance today.
WOLVERHAMPTON 7.10
HILLBILLY BOY 1.71
Was second last time out to HIDDON COIN, but was a clear second place that day when going for the hat-trick, the return to the polytrack today will help this horse and i believe will bounce back from second last time out.
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Others at WOLVERHAMPTON i like the look off…..
5.40 TOP BOY 2.18, 7.40 TRAVELLING 2.44, 8.10 KING GEORGE RIVER 2.14.
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Milesey
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WINCANTON 2.30
RUBEN COTTER 1.62
WINCANTON 3.00
IF IN DOUBT 3.1
WINCANTON 4.40
LITTLE JIMMY 1.8
CARLISLE 4.20
COVERHOLDER 3.2
SOUTHWELL 5.30
DEWALA 2.3
WOLVERHAMPTON 7.10
HILLBILLY BOY 1.71
WOLVERHAMPTON
5.40 TOP BOY 2.18
7.40 TRAVELLING 2.44
8.10 KING GEORGE RIVER 2.14.
Milesey ( BETFAIR )
THURSDAY FOOTBALL
Anzhi Makhachkala vs Newcastle United, Thu 17:00 BST, Live on ITV4
Match Odds: Anzhi 1.71, Newcastle 5.8, the draw 4.0
Back Anzhi -1.0 on the Asian Handicap at 2.06
Back Anzhi to keep a clean sheet at 2.34
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Steaua Bucharest vs Chelsea, Thu 18:00 BST, Live on ESPN
Match Odds: Steaua 3.9, Chelsea 2.16, the draw 3.5
Back Under 2.5 Goals at 1.8
Back the draw at Half Time at 2.14
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Levante vs Rubin Kazan, Thu 20:05 BST
Match Odds: Levante 2.38, Rubin 3.5, the draw 3.35
Back No in the Both Teams to Score market at 1.95
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Viktoria Plzen vs Fenerbahce, Thu 18:00 BST
Match Odds: Plzen 2.2, Fener 3.75, the draw 3.5
Back No in the Both Teams to Score market at 1.98
Back the draw at Half Time at 2.16
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Stuttgart vs Lazio, Thu 18:00 BST
Match Odds: Stuttgart 2.24, Lazio 3.6, the draw 3.5
Back Lazio Draw No Bet at 2.46
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Milesey
Milesey, don’t want to disagree with your man but I’ll be on Thornton to win and maintain his unbeaten run.
BARNEY, MVG, AND THE POWER , TREBLE for me tomorrow ;) ;)
Milesey
Straight treble on the darts Milesey?
A big treble and see no problem here for all three, BARNEY, MVG AND THE POWER should win, The power done me last week with his draw against wade, when he had the throw to win the match, so hopefully be safe with this treble tomorrow night ;) ;)
Milesey
Those 23 have been the best all round perfomers so will have a bash on the treble
Lily Edge 7/4 nice one Milesey…on double n treble with Valencia
Lily Edge n Valencia..SINGLE n DOUBLE I mean.
Manchester United may have seen one trophy dream broken with defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League this week, but Sir Alex Ferguson’s side still have plenty left to play for this season.
And while another couple of medals for the likes of Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes will probably mean they need to build extensions to their trophy rooms at home, some of United’s most prominent stars have the opportunity to lift a certain piece of iconic silverware for the first time.
Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney may have plenty of Premier League titles and even a Champions League crown to their names, but neither player has yet won domestic football’s oldest competition – the FA Cup.
But, fuelled by their Champions League exit, they have a great chance to be victorious at Wembley in May and win their first FA Cup since 2004, despite facing holders Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Ferguson’s side are second favourites behind neighbours and 2011 winners Manchester City to lift the FA Cup at 3.3, while Chelsea are at 7.8 to retain their title.
Chelsea and Manchester United last met in the competition in the first final at the ‘new’ Wembley in 2007, where only a Didier Drogba goal in extra time separated the sides in what was a pretty drab encounter for the neutral.
Prior to that, the clubs had met in the FA Cup on 10 occasions – including one replay – with Manchester United enjoying far the better of the clashes, emerging as victors in eight of those matches including a 4-0 final win in 1994, with Chelsea coming out on top just once.
And given the Blues’ recent plight under Rafael Benitez (more on him later), the tie almost seems a foregone conclusion.
But Chelsea have a proud recent history in the competition to uphold. First winning the FA Cup in 1970, they have lifted the trophy six times in the past 15 years, including four victories at the new Wembley. Manchester United are still heavy favourites at 1.85 to progress past Chelsea on Sunday, with the Blues outsiders at 4.5.
But the one thing neither side will want is a draw 3.95, with both clubs already suffering from typically congested fixture lists as we reach the business end of the season.
A replay would be especially bad news for Chelsea, who have barely had a free week since the start of the season, with the Uefa Super Cup, Capital One Cup, FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League and Premier League matches – not to mention international fixtures – making this season one of (if not the most) fixture-laden of recent times.
But away from the action on the pitch, there will also be an interesting sideshow to keep an eye out for on the Old Trafford touchline.
Sunday will be the first time Sir Alex Ferguson and Benitez have met since the Spaniard’s departure from Liverpool in 2010 and the pair have a somewhat fiery history to rekindle.
In 2009, Benitez went on a ‘rant'(where have we heard that before?) at Fergie, listing ‘facts’ about the Scot’s alleged influence over referees and his persistent complaints about Manchester United’s fixture list.
Despite the passage of time, the interim Chelsea boss reignited the spark between the pair in January by bringing the subject up again, saying it is up to the FA to choose what they do about Ferguson’s comments towards officials.
But whatever goes on in the press room or the dugouts on Sunday will mean little to the likes of Ferdinand and Rooney who have one final winners’ medal to add to their sizeable collections, while John Terry, Frank Lampard and co. won’t want to let their title go without a fight.
Back Manchester United and Chelsea to take the game to a replay, with the draw at 3.95.
Norwich v Southampton
Back Norwich @ 2.45 (29/20)
Back Over 2.5 goals @ 1.83 (5/6)
Norwich welcome Southampton to Carrow Road on Saturday afternoon and with the honeymoon period over for Mauricio Pochettino, The Canaries look decent value to pick up the win at 2.45 (29/20).
Chris Hughton’s side are 13th in the league with 32 points, which is eight clear of the relegation zone. One of the early season favourites to go down, Norwich put a poor start behind them and went on a run of 10 without loss, and despite their form tailing off since, they seem to have done almost enough to ensure survival for another year.
A defeat at Old Trafford was to be expected and before that they were four without loss in the Premier League, including a home win over Everton. That victory over the Toffees was their first in front of their own fans since December, but they had held Newcastle, Spurs and Fulham prior to it, conceding just a single goal.
Southampton had started well under their new manager but back to back defeats have seen questions begin to be asked. The loss at Newcastle can possibly be excused, although the four goals conceded is a worry, but the 2-1 home defeat to QPR was a really poor result.
Pochettino has started to tinker with the team and it’s not really worked thus far. The Saints were also dealt a blow with club captain Adam Lallana picking up another injury at the weekend and it wouldn’t surprise me if they were dragged back into the relegation battle that they looked to have almost escaped from.
The goal markets look to hold some value as well for this fixture as Southampton’s defence isn’t up to much at the moment, while Norwich can bang in a few goals on their day. Over 2.5 is available to back at 1.83 (5/6), which is a price that I will be taking.
Reading v Aston Villa
Back Aston Villa @ 3.0 (2/1)
Back Aston Villa to win 2-1 @ 10.0 (9/1)
There’s a huge six pointer happening at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday and I’m taking the Villans to get a massive result for themselves at a delicious 3.0 (2/1).
Reading come into this game on the back of four straight defeats in all competitions. The comeback kings have faltered in recent weeks and their slide back into the Championship looks almost inevitable to me. You can’t keep leaving yourself with that much to do going into the final 15-20 minutes of matches and in the last couple of games the players have looked a touch deflated.
Brian McDermott’s side were beaten at Goodison Park in convincing fashion and completely outplayed by Wigan in their last home fixture – a match they lost 3-0. Pavel Pogrebnyak is suspended so while Adam Le Fondre will get his chance from the start, it seems that he’s much more effective from the bench.
Aston Villa went down 1-0 to Man City on Monday night but they played some relatively decent stuff at times and the defence did at least look a bit more solid than it has done at times this year. Fabian Delph picked up his 10th yellow card of the campaign so he will serve a two game ban, but I wouldn’t say he’s a key player of the team at this stage.
Christian Benteke is of course the main man and if he Weimann, Agbonlahor and N’Zogbia can combine effectively, then they can add to Villa’s total of eight goals in their last four away Premier League games. Their form on the road hasn’t been too bad of late; one defeat in four, which was a narrow 2-1 loss at Arsenal, and they did beat Liverpool 3-1 at Anfield back in December.
Villa are most definitely the value here with a correct score of 1-2 being the stand out price from the secondary markets at 10.0 (9/1).
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Bolton v Brighton
Saturday, 3pm
Bolton manager Dougie Freedman will send his side out against Brighton looking for their fifth Championship win in a row.
The relegated Premier League outfit have finally found some form in an otherwise testing campaign, and currently sit ninth in the table after beating troubled Blackburn in midweek. Four successive league victories will give the Trotters late hope of grabbing a play-off spot, which they are now just five points off. Brighton occupy that crucial sixth position, and Bolton could do themselves a big hand by beating the Seagulls on home soil, having already gained a point at the Amex Stadium last November. On-loan West Brom defender Craig Dawson has caught the eye for the Lancashire club recently, scoring four goals in as many games.
Brighton are on a good run of form themselves, going unbeaten in six encounters in the division but have been hit by a striker crisis. An achilles injury to Craig Mackail-Smith and knee ligament damage to Will Hoskins leaves boss Gus Poyet with just two options in attack, as the Seagulls stuttered to a goalless draw last time out against bottom club Bristol City. Argentinian forward Leonardo Ulloa did score a hat-trick recently during a win over Huddersfield, but the January signing may struggle with the extra responsibility placed on his shoulders until loan cover is secured.
Bolton have won their last four home games and look good value at 2.2 for another Reebok success, but given Brighton’s stature and respectable form perhaps siding with the hosts in the Draw No Bet market would be wiser at 1.60.
Nottingham Forest v Wolves
Saturday, 3pm
Like Bolton, Forest are on a four-match winning streak and will hope to increase that run against lowly Wolves.
Fans favourite Billy Davies has had an instant impact at the City Ground since he replaced axed manager Alex McLeish, guiding the club to five matches unbeaten. Polish midfielder Radoslaw Majewski has arguably felt the boost of Davies’ return to Forest the most in the squad, contributing five goals in his last four games having not scored previously during the entire season. The Nottingham outfit are currently seventh, just two points behind the play-off places in the Championship.
Wolves ended a spell of 13 games in all competitions without victory by defeating Millwall 2-0 on Tuesday night, and boss Dean Saunders will have been mightily relieved to get off the mark and push away from the relegation places. A trip to Forest appears difficult given the hosts form however, and that triumph could prove a false dawn for the beleaguered West Midlands club.
Forest’s last three games have been won with the bonus of a clean sheet, and despite Wolves’ recent victory Billy Davies’ side are worth backing at 2.87 to Win To Nil.
Crystal Palace v Leeds
Saturday, 3pm
Crystal Palace’s home form has become something for the Eagles fans to rely on, and another victory at Selhurst Park against Leeds looks in the offing.
Palace have suffered just one defeat on their own patch in 18 Championship outings, the least in the division. In midweek Hull became yet another victim to be dispatched from South London with nothing from 90 minutes against Ian Holloway’s hosts, after they produced a thrilling 4-2 victory. Veteran striker Kevin Phillips hit a hat-trick to take his tally to five goals in seven since his loan switch from Blackpool, while Manchester United bound Wilfried Zaha made sure of the win by grabbing the fourth. Palace haven lost just once in seven league games and look good for a promotion charge.
Leeds may be unbeaten in four outings, but have not won a game away from home in five attempts. In fact, the Whites have triumphed on just three trips on the road in 18 in the Championship this season, and it would be no surprise if they left Selhurst Park empty handed at the weekend. Manager Neil Warnock has admitted he is likely to lose his job if the team aren’t promoted, which although not impossible does appear unlikely. That pressure may not help against Palace, who are the hardest team in the league to beat on home soil.
While most of the time the Eagles win at home, they often do so despite conceding, having won their last four matches at Selhurst Park with both teams scoring. And as Leeds have notched in three of their last four outings, backing Both Teams To Score looks likely at 1.85.
Back Bolton to win at 2.20
Back Bolton in the Draw No Bet Market at 1.60
Back Nottingham Forest to win at 1.80
Back Nottingham Forest to Win To Nil at 2.87
Back Crystal Palace to win at 1.85
Back Both Teams To Score in Crystal Palace v Leeds at 1.85
Milesey ( BETFAIR )
Any poker this week Mr F? AC?
Muzza, he was going to do it tomorrow so I’ll put up a post lter.
It’s set up again for 2 moro night
Cheers 1plus2
Make sure you bring your 4 leaf clover!! ;-)
I could bring a shed load of 4 leaf clovers and a shed load of lucky rabbit feet still would’nt make a jot of difference wae your luck ;-)
HORSE RACING TIPS
THURSDAY 7TH MARCH 2013
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WINCANTON 2.30
RUBEN COTTER 1.62
Was an eight length winner over this 3m1f trip last time out, and was outstanding that day, today has to defy a penalty if it’s going to take this race, what i fully expect this horse to do, it just looks too good for this field and has taken to fences really well.
WINCANTON 3.00
IF IN DOUBT 3.1
Looks very well treated on it’s Handicap mark, won very well last time out with AP on board.
WINCANTON 4.40
LITTLE JIMMY 1.8
Off a very good mark, so i’m in favour of this horse today rather then going with Sawpit Supreme. Little Jimmy has a penalty for last weeks win, going for the treble today, the 2m trip will help him out to defy the rise today… It’s a risk but it’s LITTLE JIMMY for me.
CARLISLE 4.20
COVERHOLDER 3.2
Going for a 6 TIMER today, i don’t see any horse in this field stopping COVERHOLDER today from another win, is up in weights again after it’s win 8 days ago, but it’s not going to be enough to stop him today from taking the win.
SOUTHWELL 5.30
DEWALA 2.3
Trainer Michael Appleby has an outstanding strike rate here at SOUTHWELL on the fibre sand, won last time out at the same distance of 1m3f, scored over C&D last month and was 12 lengths clear that day, so given a hefty rise for that performance today.
WOLVERHAMPTON 7.10
HILLBILLY BOY 1.71
Was second last time out to HIDDON COIN, but was a clear second place that day when going for the hat-trick, the return to the polytrack today will help this horse and i believe will bounce back from second last time out.
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Others at WOLVERHAMPTON i like the look off…..
5.40 TOP BOY 2.18, 7.40 TRAVELLING 2.44, 8.10 KING GEORGE RIVER 2.14.
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Milesey