April 2012 - Betting Tips and opinion

Champions League Betting: New Bayern Munich fans aplenty

Richard Aikman / 30 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Richard Aikman fills you in as to why Arsenal, Newcastle and Tottenham will be cheering on Bayern in the Champions League showdown with Chelsea. Read more »

Tennis Betting: Munich BMW Open

Sean Calvert / 30 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With Marin Cilic starting to enjoy life on the clay, and Sean Calvert not liking the price on tournament favourite Jo Wilfried-Tsonga one bit, it's the big Croatian who gets the nod in the Munich BMW Open. Read more »

Horse Betting: Head for the Abbey at Kilmore

Timeform / 30 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe focuses today's preview on lightly-raced galloper Glenstal Abbey in the Eyes For You Handicap at Kilmore.Read more »

EPL Betting: Derby will go to wire

Lee Dixon / 30 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Lee Dixon isn't expecting anything other than a low-scoring draw when the two Manchesters meet in their monday night Premier League match-up. Read more »

IPL Betting: Riders looking the part

Andrew Hughes / 30 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes thinks the Knight Riders are the value bet to overcome the Super Kings in Monday's Indian Premier League clash.Read more »

IPL Betting: Battle at the bottom

Paul Bugeja / 29 April 2012 / Leave a comment

When it's second-bottom of the ladder against the bottom in the IPL, and Tobias Gourlay likes the chances of the bottom Charging it's way from the bottom up.Read more »

La Liga Betting: Real close to the big one

Paul Bugeja / 29 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Tobias Gourlay assesses where the two bug guns of La Liga stand as the season comes to a close.Read more »

EPL Betting: Hail the home-coming heroes

Lee Dixon / 29 April 2012 / Leave a comment

When the Blues play embattled QPR at Stamford Bridge in their Premier League match-up on Sunday, Lee Dixon can already hear the crowds welcoming home the conquering heroes. Read more »

NBA Betting: Spurs strong as ever

Nick Shiambouros / 29 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Nick Shiambouros previews some of the upcoming NBA Western Conference, and puts his case as to why the Spurs should win with the stated handicap.Read more »

EPL Betting: Blackburn handed lifeline

Lee Dixon / 29 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Whether the Spurs season will be deemed a success or failure is in the balance, so Lee Dixon looks over their Premier League game against Blackburn to help assess which way it will go.Read more »

EPL Betting: Pressure on Dalglish

Lee Dixon / 28 April 2012 / Leave a comment

After a miserable defeat last week, Lee Dixon wonders whether Kenny's Liverpool boys can get up for an away victory at Norwich. Read more »

Horse Betting: Sandown Gold Cup Chase

Timeform / 28 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With the last major staying chase of the jumps racing season on this weekend at Sandown, Timeform run the ruler over the field. Read more »

IPL Betting: Cracker when Kolkata meet Bangalore

Paul Bugeja / 28 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Ed Hawkins, SJA Betting Writer of the Year, previews the Eden Gardens showdown between Kolkata and Bangalore. Read more »

NBA Betting: Western Conference Playoffs

Matthew Reid / 28 April 2012 / Leave a comment

In the second part of his NBA Playoffs series, Matt Reid's value bet is San Antonio, who he believes go into the Western Conference playoffs ready and raring to have a real crack at winning the title.Read more »

Horse Betting: Timeform weekend race-card

Timeform / 28 April 2012 / Leave a comment

In a big weekend of racing in the UK, Timeform take a look at the National Hunt finale at Sandown, head to Ripon and Punchestown and can't help but have their say about a certain top-tier horse racing at Morphettville...Read more »

Horse Betting: Sydney Cup

Timeform / 28 April 2012 / Leave a comment

This afternoon's G1 Sydney Cup over the metric two miles will bring together an array of talented current and former top stayers, headed in the weights by 2007 Melbourne Cup winner Efficient. Gary Crispe of Timeform analyses the field.Read more »

Horse Betting: More Joy for Waterhouse

Timeform / 28 April 2012 / Leave a comment

To boost her already impressive haul of group one winners, Gai Waterhouse takes More Joyous to the final day of the BMW Sydney Autumn Carnival at Randwick. Read more »

Horse Betting: Timeform UK previews

Timeform / 28 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Paul Jacobs hosts two Timeform radio shows covering a range of horse-meets in the UK and around the world.Read more »

Horse Betting: History lesson from Caviar

Timeform / 28 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe expects champion sprinter Black Caviar to re-write the record books with a 20th consecutive win on an Australian metropolitan racetrack when she contests this afternoon's Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes at Morphettville.Read more »

NBA Betting: Eastern Conference Playoffs

Matthew Reid / 28 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The NBA Playoffs commence on Sunday (AEST), with the Bulls, Heat and Thunder kicking off what Matt Reid sees as an exciting and unpredictable two months of sensational basketball. Read more »

Horse Betting: Too fast, too good

Ben Asgari / 28 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Gifted three-year-old sprinter Zamorar is a horse Ben Asgari feels can improve on his already impressive record by taking out the third race at Caulfield on Saturday. Read more »

Champions League Betting: Who to select?

Paul Bugeja / 27 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Michael Symons imagines Roberto Di Matteo will be shuffling his player pack deftly to ensure he selects the best squad possible as Chelsea prepares for two Cup finals.Read more »

F1 Betting: Hard working Hamilton

Ralph Ellis / 27 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis likes McLaren's main man mucking in with the mechanics and doing some in-season testing as part of his ongoing 2012 F1 preparation.Read more »

EPL Betting: Chelsea will run over QPR

Paul Bugeja / 27 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Being short in defense won't trouble Chelsea too much when they meet poor travellers QPR in the EPL match-up on Sunday. Read more »

Harness Betting: The Trotman Cometh to Menangle

Paul Bugeja / 27 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With three Group One races at Menangle tomorrow night, The Trotman is back with a full preview for harness punters. Read more »

AFL Betting: Giants still a few kicks away from win

Cliff Bingham / 27 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The newest addition to the AFL Franchise are slowly gaining some form and a little momentum, but not enough for Cliff Bingham to see the Giants having a win any time in the near future.Read more »

IPL Betting: Detail in the Devils

Jaymes Monte / 27 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Delhi cruised home to a one-sided win when they met Mumbai in their last IPL match, and Jaymes Monte expects a similar outcome again.Read more »

Horse Betting: Beirne's Australasian Oaks preview

Dominic Beirne / 27 April 2012 / Leave a comment

After a week off, our horse-racing In-Former Dominic Beirne is back with a vengeance as he previews the Australasian Oaks, the Robert Sangster Stakes and the Chairman's Stakes.Read more »

NRL Betting: Toss of a coin when North meets South

Matt Adamson / 27 April 2012 / Leave a comment

After a classic Anzac Day game, Matt Adamson is up for another thriller when the Cowboys meet the Rabbitohs in their weekend NRL match-up.Read more »

Horse Betting: Duffy's day at Flemington

Brad Thompson / 27 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Brad Thompson predicts class will prevail when Zamorar returns to the races at Caulfield on Saturday.Read more »

AFL Betting: Blow out for the Suns

Mark Ricciuto / 27 April 2012 / Leave a comment

As he digests another cracking ANZAC Day contest, Roo is finding the rest of round five tough to predict, with no real stand outs.Read more »

Horse Betting: Black Caviar V Atlantic Jewel

Timeform / 27 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Australian racing has been enjoying a renaissance on the international stage in recent years with its top thoroughbreds making headline news around the globe, and Timeform's Gary Crispe lines up two of the best. Read more »

Super Rugby Betting: A win, just a win, Red or Blue

Matthew Burke / 27 April 2012 / Leave a comment

It's been a tough Super Rugby season for both the Blues and the Reds so far, but Matt Burke thinks home-ground advantage will be that little bit extra that gets the Blues over the line when they meet in tonight's match.Read more »

EPL Betting: Monday Manchester Marvel

Paul Bugeja / 26 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Sergio Aguero's good record against United is something Andrew Atherley has taken into account as he looks at recent results and form-lines between Manchesters City and United in a bid to uncover the best bets ahead of Monday's Premier League showdownRead more »

NRL Betting: Storm to redress balance

James Sweeney / 26 April 2012 / Leave a comment

As the money comes in for the Storm, James Sweeney thinks they should get over the edge the Warriors have had over them in recent times and win in front of a home crowd.Read more »

NRL Betting: Time for the hit

David Murdoch / 26 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Des Hasler may not find a horse-head on his pillow, but David Murdoch thinks his old club has a vendetta it is eager to fulfil when they meet him in this weekend's NRL match-up between the Bulldogs and Sea Eagles.Read more »

Horse Betting: Eravana to amp up form

Timeform / 26 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe focuses his daily preview on progressive galloper Eravana in today's Steven Griffith Handicap.Read more »

IPL Betting: Why aren't Deccan Charging in 2012?

Richard O’Hagan / 26 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With just one solitary point from their matches so far, and that only due to the misfortunes of a washed-out game, Richard O'Hagan wonders why it is the Deccan Chargers haven't clicked during their 2012 IPL season.Read more »

EPL Betting: McLeish on borrowed time

Paul Bugeja / 26 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Even taking in to account Aston Villa's horror run with injuries, Hannah Duncan lays their poor EPL season firmly at the feet of one of the most unpopular managerial appointments of the season.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Penalties get Munich through

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 26 April 2012 / Leave a comment

After Cristiano Ronaldo missed one in the penalty shoot-out, having scored two goals during regular time, Jose Mourinho was left with the prospect of at least another year's wait before winning the Champions League with three different clubs. Read more »

Golf Betting: Zurich Classic back to back

Paul Bugeja / 25 April 2012 / Leave a comment

As he takes a close look at this week's US PGA Tour event, the Zurich Classic in Louisiana, Steve Rawlings is hoping for a season lift from Ben Crane.Read more »

EPL Betting: Rooney to get the Boot

Ralph Ellis / 25 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Wayne Rooney has been in terrific form for Manchester United this season, and despite Robin van Persie being the PFA's Player of the Year, Ralph Ellis thinks the Man U star is deserving of the highest praise. Read more »

Golf Betting: Ballantine's Championship

Paul Bugeja / 25 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The draw will be pivotal at this week's Race to Dubai event in Korea, the Ballantine's Championship, which leads Steve Rawlings in the direction of Bernd Wiesberger as a possible punter's value selection. Read more »

Horse Betting: Punchestown Gold Cup

Timeform / 25 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's runner-by-runner guide to the Punchestown Gold Cup (Ireland).Read more »

IPL Betting: Right royal battle

Paul Bugeja / 25 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Tobias Gourlay expects in-form Bangalore and reigning champions Chennai to battle it out big time in their next IPL match. Read more »

Politics Betting: Slip sliding away...?

Paul Bugeja / 25 April 2012 / Leave a comment

As much as Tony Abbott may be humming 'Slip sliding away' under his breath, Paul Bugeja can't see recent events concerning Peter Slipper as bringing on the early election the Opposition so devoutly desires. Read more »

Champions League Betting: Madrid to deny Bayern

Paul Bugeja / 25 April 2012 / Leave a comment

A confident Real Madrid effectively have La Liga in the bag, and so it's another piece of silverware of the Champions pedigree they are now eyeing off.Read more »

Horse Betting: Backbone to the front at Flemington

Timeform / 25 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe has little doubt exciting stayer Backbone can win his second stakes race on end in today's Listed VRC St Leger (race 6) at Flemington.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Barca knock out shock

Paul Bugeja / 25 April 2012 / Leave a comment

In a semi-final that had it all for Max Liu, Chelsea knocked out Barcelona to progress to the Champions League finals.Read more »

NRL Betting: Anzac battle up forward

Matt Adamson / 24 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The NRL isn't renowned for its ability to self-promote through major events, but for Matt Adamson and many other NRL supporters, the annual Anzac Day match is always a special moment of the season.Read more »

AFL Betting: Be a hero Zaharakis

Mark Ricciuto / 24 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Generally the biggest home and away game of the year, the traditional ANZAC Day blockbuster is a game that Mark Ricciuto, along with many AFL supporters, looks forward to seeing unfold.Read more »

Tennis Betting: Barcelona Open

Sean Calvert / 24 April 2012 / Leave a comment

In his hunt for value back-to-lay alternatives to Raf Nadal in the Barcelona Open, Sean Calvert has found one out of the pack he feels happy laying some dollars down on.Read more »

Horse Betting: Steely win ahead at Flemington

Brad Thompson / 24 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Brad Thompson believes backers can cash in early at Flemington on Wednesday with Adamantium in the first race. Read more »

Champions League Betting: Tale of two cities

Matthew Walton / 24 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Ahead of this week's second legs of the Champions League, Matthew Walton flips through the form-book to determine where the best bets lie.Read more »

NFL Betting: The 2012 draft

Richard O’Hagan / 24 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With rumours circulating around the upcoming NFL draft, before the action really kicks in Richard O'Hagan rounds up the betting opportunities.Read more »

NBA Betting: Milwaukee in the balance

Matthew Reid / 23 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With only four days remaining in the NBA regular season, Matt Reid found meaningful games hard to find, bar the Toronto Raptors - Milwaukee Bucks matchup, which has playoff implications, even if only over the course of a few hours.Read more »

EPL Betting: Can Harry sign off with four from four?

Richard Aikman / 23 April 2012 / Leave a comment

In a matter of weeks, Tottenham have gone from title contenders to Europa League candidates, and with Newcastle flying, Richard Aikman is fascinated to see who finishes in the top four.Read more »

Horse Betting: Have no doubts on mare

Timeform / 23 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Gary Crispe of Timeform focuses his daily racing preview on honest filly Never Doubt Me in today's J.R. Richards & Sons Handicap. Read more »

Horse Betting: Gai equals record

Timeform / 23 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Champion trainer Gai Waterhouse equalled her late father T J Smith's G1 Doncaster Handicap training record by winning the iconic Randwick mile last Saturday with classy mare More Joyous.Read more »

EPL Betting: Battle of the Mans

Paul Bugeja / 23 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Who would have predicted an eight-goal draw at Old Trafford and Liverpool being beaten at Anfield...?Read more »

Horse Betting: Frankel to Lock it in

Paul Bugeja / 22 April 2012 / Leave a comment

To the delight of horse racing lovers, after a recent setback, Frankel is back on course for his seasonal reappearance in next month's JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury....Read more »

La Liga Betting: Mourinho has all the moves

Paul Bugeja / 22 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Real Madrid's win at the Camp Nou for the first time since May 2008 means three years of consecutive defeats for Pep Guardiola's Barcelona.Read more »

Cricket Betting: Series win in sight for Aussies

Chris Cairns / 22 April 2012 / Leave a comment

After an ugly pitch in Trinidad, Chris Cairns is hoping for something markedly better when the Aussies meet the West Indies in the next Test in Dominica.Read more »

EPL Betting: Three for Man U

Lee Dixon / 22 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The hammer blow delivered to Everton in last week's FA Cup will be something Lee Dixon feels Manchester United will take advantage of when they meet the Toffees in their Sunday Premier League match-up. Read more »

Grand Prix Betting: Button can still win

James Frankland / 22 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Vettel might start the Bahrain GP in pole position, but James Frankland thinks beating the likes of Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton over one lap is a different thing to doing it over an entire race.Read more »

EPL Betting: Disappointing result for home-side

Paul Bugeja / 22 April 2012 / Leave a comment

An interesting mix of Premier League results this weekend mean different things to different clubs...Read more »

Horse Betting: Lead up to Churchill Downs

Timeform / 21 April 2012 / Leave a comment

In the build up to the Kentucky Derby, Timeform take a look at this weekend's horse racing in North America.Read more »

EPL Betting: Snoozefest but punter's delight

Paul Bugeja / 21 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The Aston Villa and Sunderland Premier League match-up might not be the most exciting game of the weekend, but Gareth Purnell sees money to be made for eager EPL punters.Read more »

Horse Betting: Can Doncaster keep a Secret?

Timeform / 21 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe believes classy mare Secret Admirer and leading trainer Grahame Begg are the team to beat in this afternoon's $2m BMW Doncaster Handicap. Read more »

Horse Betting: Win in the Bag at Morphetville

Brad Thompson / 21 April 2012 / Leave a comment

A slashing run by Bagman last start caught the eye of Brad Thompson, indicating he is a genuine chance to knock off the hot favourite at Morphettville on Saturday. Read more »

Horse Betting: Secret to flying win

Ben Asgari / 21 April 2012 / Leave a comment

It's the significant value at double figure odds of Secret Flyer that Ben Asgari likes as the grand old sprinter lines up in the final race on the card, the $70,000 Visvanathan Memorial Plate (1100m), at Caulfield on Saturday. Read more »

AFL Betting: Wounded Pies still the goods

Cliff Bingham / 21 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Even with a mounting injury tally to equal any other side in the league, Cliff Bingham still can't imagine Collingwood succumbing to a somewhat resurgent Port Adelaide when they meet them at Etihad Stadium this weekend in the AFL.Read more »

IPL Betting: Devil of a surprise

Andrew Hughes / 21 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes thinks the Warriors, who have lost two on the bounce, can surprise the table-topping Daredevils in Saturday's second IPL game. Read more »

EPL Betting: Take out of sorts Spurs

Lee Dixon / 20 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Emmanuel Adebayor is one of the players Lee Dixon feels hasn't quite been at the races for Spurs in recent weeks and who must stand up if they are to beat QPR in their next Premier League match-up.Read more »

AFL Betting: St Kilda to make it three

Mark Ricciuto / 20 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Mark 'Roo' Ricciuto is looking forward to a grudge match and good game of footy on Friday night with both St Kilda and Fremantle sitting on two wins and a loss.Read more »

Horse Betting: Some weekend specials

Paul Bugeja / 20 April 2012 / Leave a comment

There are meets across the country this weekend, and we have a couple of specials you should jump on now!Read more »

NRL Betting: Battle of the Anzacs

Matt Adamson / 20 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Matt Adamson remembers with pride the Anzac Day game he played, but poses the question: Are we ruining a great tradition?Read more »

Golf Betting: Worth Every cent at Valero

Paul Bugeja / 20 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Steve Rawlings is expecting windy tough conditions as he looks at this week's US PGA Tour event.Read more »

EPL Betting: Persie for PFA player of year

Lee Dixon / 20 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With Chelsea's mind possibly on their midweek Champions League date with Barcelona, Lee Dixon believes Arsenal are the bet in this weekend's Premier League match-up. Read more »

NRL Betting: The season so far

David Murdoch / 19 April 2012 / Leave a comment

As the Representative Season takes centre stage, David Murdoch takes a breather to review the NRL season so far.Read more »

Europa League Betting: Bilbao weakness to be exposed

Kevin Hatchard / 19 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Kevin Hatchard suspects Athletic Bilbao's well-crafted plans to win the Europa League will fall short in the Portugese capital.Read more »

Horse Betting: Morphetville to spice up with Ginger

Paul Bugeja / 19 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe focuses his daily racing preview on handy galloper Grand Ginger in today's Morphett Arms Hotel Handicap.Read more »

Super Rugby Betting: Smarting Stormers to pip Reds

Matthew Burke / 18 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Matt Burke doesn't expect home ground advantage will be enough for either the Reds or the Bulls in their respective games in this weekend's Super Rugby.Read more »

Golf Betting: Stick with the Hoff

Mike Norman / 18 April 2012 / Leave a comment

While not particularly enamoured of either of this weeks main events, it's Hennie Otto and Charlie Hoffman who Mike Norman favours most at this week's PGA and European Tour events.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Chelsea to take it up to Barca

Lee Dixon / 18 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Chelsea's reward for eliminating Benfica in the Champions League is a showdown with Barcelona, something Lee Dixon knows is a difficult task at the best of times...Read more »

EPL Betting: Wigan play way out of danger

Richard / 18 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Skipper Gary Caldwell has been instrumental in Wigan's late surge, which has sent shockwaves through the Premier League.Read more »

Horse Betting: Music high on the Hill

Timeform / 18 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe likes in-form mare Music Shop in today's Le Pine Funerals Handicap at Sandown Hillside today. Read more »

Champions League Betting: Super Mario strikes

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 18 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Jose Mourinho was left fuming at the final whistle of the Champions League match that saw Bayern take the first leg lead in their defeat over Real. Read more »

Golf Betting: Dont underrate these four

Paul Krishnamurty / 18 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty has a quartet of under-rated golfers who he urges eager golfing punters to pledge their loyalty.Read more »

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Timeform / 17 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform highlight a trio of SmartPlays for Tuesday (17th April) afternoon, with the best bet coming at Southwell Racecourse.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Mourinho's men will rule

James Eastham / 17 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With Cristiano Ronaldo having an outstanding season, it's the Spanish visitors James Eastham believes are worth investing in when two European giants meet in Munich in Tuesday's Champions League match night.Read more »

Champions League Betting: League Slump good for Bayern

Richard / 17 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The Bundesliga hasn't held much luck for Bayern but the Champions League match up it has on tuesday night could be a different story.Read more »

Horse Betting: Fresh-leg win for Anklets

Timeform / 17 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe focuses his daily racing preview on talented mare Anklets on Race 7 at Kilmore. Read more »

Champions League Betting: Superpower battle

Matthew Walton / 17 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Matthew Walton thinks the numbers are good reading for fans of the German giants ahead of Madrid's midweek visit.Read more »

EPL Betting: Is Tevez the key to title?

Richard Aikman / 16 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Tevez's hat-trick at Norwich was sublime and brought smiles to the Man U faithful, but RIchard Aikman feels his dressing room antics may have been the difference between success and failure.Read more »

Tennis Betting: Back old boys

Sean Calvert / 16 April 2012 / Leave a comment

In day one at the Monte Carlo Masters, Sean Calvert's headline selection might surprise you...Read more »

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Timeform / 16 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Free Form Site brings you the hottest tips on UK horse racing (April 16).Read more »

Horse Betting: 86th time a charm?

Editor / 16 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Australia's worse racehorse is in Race Three today at Mildura.Read more »

Horse Betting: Gaze towards the finish line

Timeform / 16 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Gary Crispe of Timeform likes the look of in-form galloper Emperor Gaze as he tackles today's McDonalds Armidale Handicap at Armidale.Read more »

EPL Betting: Walcott to help Arsenal take Emirates

Lee Dixon / 16 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Lee Dixon is all over Theo Walcott being in such a rich vein of form, which means on Monday Arsenal can beat Wigan in their Premier League match-up at Emirates without concedingRead more »

EPL Betting: United go five points clear

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 16 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Manchester United beat Aston Villa convincingly but not without a little controversy.Read more »

EPL Betting: Man U to narrowly win

Lee Dixon / 15 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Some may be expecting a goal-fest when Manchester United meet Aston Villa in their Sunday Premier League match-up, but not Lee Dixon, who thinks the margin will be narrow at best.Read more »

Celebrity Betting: Ladies night at Logies

Mathew Thompson / 15 April 2012 / Leave a comment

It's Australia's chance to vote for their favourite television personality, and the punters are 'Projecting' it will be a lady we will be raising our glasses to when the Gold Logie is announced. Read more »

GP Betting: Brits worth backing in China

James Frankland / 15 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Nico Rosberg will start at the front of the China GP grid but there are good reasons to think he's unlikely to still be there come the chequered flag, which James Frankland thinks might be just he chance for the McLaren boys to secure a race win.Read more »

EPL Betting: Man U clean sheet no certainty

Soccer Widow / 15 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The pressure is on the Reds to stay on track to win the title, and the Soccer Widow would like to suggest a few best bets for when they meet Aston Villa in their Sunday Premier League game.Read more »

Soccer Betting: FA Cup and EPL results

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 15 April 2012 / Leave a comment

A come from behind win and a total romp were the two big stories in results in the FA Cup and Premier League this weekend so far. Read more »

FA Cup Betting: Sweet or sour for Spurs?

Lee Dixon / 15 April 2012 / Leave a comment

When North London meets west London in north-west London, Lee Dixon expects a tight affair in the weekend's second FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.Read more »

Cricket Betting: Aussies still have the goods

Chris Cairns / 15 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The first Test between the West Indies and Australia was an excellent game but Chris Cairns feels the West Indies had the best of conditions and could not convert this advantage when it counted.Read more »

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Timeform / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

It's the third day of Aintree's Grand National meeting and Timeform's SmartPlays team bring you three best bets (April 14)....Read more »

Horse Betting: McCain's Grand National runners

Timeform / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Ballabriggs forms part of a two-pronged attack for Donald in the 2012 renewal of the Grand National at Aintree. Read more »

Horse Betting: Paul Nicholl's Aintree runners

Timeform / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Exclusive to Betfair, champion trainer Paul Nicholls gives you his verdict on all his Aintree runners on Grand National Day.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Real-Bayern over the years

Richard / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich two don't get on too well, so here's a look at how the animosity has festered over the decades......Read more »

Horse Betting: Making a buck at the Grand National

Timeform / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Vast amounts of money are wagered across the country in the Grand National, and it wouldn't be the same without the huge gambles and romance that surround the world's most famous chase... Read more »

FA Cup Betting: Jelavic can break deadlock

Lee Dixon / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Lee Dixon is preparing for Liverpool to suffer a bloody nose care of the Toffees when they meet them at Wembley in their weekend Premier League match-up. Read more »

Horse Betting: Grand National Facts and Figures

Timeform / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The facts and figures surrounding the World's Greatest Steeplechase, the Grand National at Aintree, brought to you by Timeform.Read more »

EPL Betting: City's hopes to be dashed by Norwich

Lee Dixon / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Lee Dixon warns Manchester City fans not to get too complacent about having a crack at the title and senses an upset when they meet Norwich in the early weekend Premier League kick-off.Read more »

Horse Betting: Timeform's Grand National form-guide

Timeform / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

In the build up to the most famous race in the world, the Grand National, Timeform has run the rule over the runners and come up with its 'one-two-three'. Read more »

Horse Betting: Can Gai take Derby?

Timeform / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe finds it hard to believe champion trainer Gai Waterhouse has never won the G1 Australian Derby on her home turf at Randwick, but has a feeling that could all change this afternoon.Read more »

Panther's lose attack

Mathew Thompson / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Former Panther and Betfair columnist Matt Adamson has launched a scathing attack on his old club, publicly rebuking coach Ivan Cleary, halfback Luke Walsh and the entire forward pack.Read more »

Horse Betting: Empress to rock out South

Brad Thompson / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Brad Thompson predicts Empress Rock can continue on her winning ways on her interstate jaunt to Adelaide on Saturday.Read more »

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Timeform / 13 April 2012 / Leave a comment

It's the second day of Aintree's Grand National meeting and Timeform's SmartPlays team bring you three best bets (April 13).Read more »

Tennis Betting: Monte Carlo Masters

Editor / 13 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Irrespective of what Match Point director Woody Allen may think, the best tennis players win time and time again, with luck having little to do with it, something Ed Smith considers essential to remember ahead of the Monte Carlo Masters.Read more »

AFL Betting: Tiger time...finally...

Cliff Bingham / 13 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With the Demons seeming to roll from one crisis to the next, Cliff Bingham expects the Tigers to take full advantage of this and snare a win in their AFL match-up this weekend.Read more »

Cricket Betting: Royal revenge for Riders

Andrew Hughes / 13 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Even with Owais in blistering form for Rajasthan, Andrew Hughes senses the Knight Riders have an excellent chance of exacting revenge when they meet the Rajastan Royals in their next IPL match this weekend.Read more »

EPL Betting: Dalglish next to go?

Richard / 13 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Liverpool's alarming slump has claimed its first victim and there's every chance this is the first of several...Read more »

Horse Betting: Beirne heads West

Dominic Beirne / 13 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Dominic Beirne turns his attention west to Perth this weekend where the WATC Derby highlights a great day of racing at Ascot.Read more »

Soccer Betting: Pellegrini back to Real

Jonno Turner / 13 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Jonno Turner has a couple of Soccer tips across different leagues this weekend.Read more »

GP Betting: Chinese GP and the f-word

Ralph Ellis / 13 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The Mercedes new 'F-Duct' offers blistering speed and Ralph Ellis asks: can that advantage be turned into points in this weekends Chinese Grand Prix?Read more »

Horse Betting: Best at Canberra

Timeform / 13 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe brings you his daily racing preview from Canberra where he focuses on Best As Zariz in today's Custom Security Services Handicap. Read more »

AFL Betting: Saints to win under the roof

Mark Ricciuto / 13 April 2012 / 2 Comments

Two rounds into the AFL 2012 season, and Mark Ricciuto is starting to get a feel for things, so it's time to bet with a bit more confidence.Read more »

NRL Betting: Top coaches to battle it out

Matt Adamson / 13 April 2012 / Leave a comment

While many rugby punters might focus on this weekend's big NRL tussle between the Storm and the Bulldogs, Matt Adamson urges Tigers fans not to give up on their beloved side and to get back on them nowRead more »

NRL Betting: Broncos in dominant form

James Sweeney / 12 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Even at such short odds, James Sweeney can't go past the bullish Broncos when they meet the Raiders in the NRL this weekend.Read more »

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Timeform / 12 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's SmartPlays Team bring you their three best bets for day one of Aintree's Grand National meeting (April 12)Read more »

AFL Betting: Clash of the midfield masters

David Murdoch / 12 April 2012 / Leave a comment

David Murdoch loves the age-old rivalry between Carlton and Collingwood and predicts another classic in their AFL Friday night match-up.Read more »

NRL Betting: It's all in the bounce back

David Murdoch / 12 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Despite Wayne Bennett's poor record against his former clubs, David Murdoch feels he'll fancy his chances against a Dragons side kept scoreless in its last outing against Cronulla.Read more »

Horse Betting: Beginners guide to Grand National

Timeform / 12 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With one of the most competitive events in the racing calendar, the Aintree Grand National, upon us, Timeform's Adam Brookes is on hand to provide a few pointers about how to choose a winner.Read more »

Golf Betting: RCB Heritage day one

Dan Geraghty / 12 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Dan Geraghty hopes that backing players who have performed well in the past at Hilton Head is the profitable road to take. Read more »

Horse Betting: B'Elle arat is Ready for win

Timeform / 12 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe focuses his daily racing preview on consistent filly Ready As Elle in today's Porter Plant Handicap at Ballarat. Read more »

EPL Betting: Top of the Flops for 2012

Richard / 12 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With no dearth of candidates, it was fairly easy to compile this season's notable Premier League disappointments...Read more »

Cricket Betting: Bangalore have depth to Challenge

Rowan Williams / 12 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With both the Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore coming into this IPL match on the back of resounding losses, Rowan Williams wonders if Chris Gayle and company can travel to Chennai and smoke the Super Kings... Read more »

Golf Betting: Fraser the man in Malaysia

Paul Krishnamurty / 11 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty was so close to having a profitable Masters tournament, but is leaving it behind to turn his attention to the Malaysian Open in the hope of finding a magical triple figure winnerRead more »

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Timeform / 11 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's SmartPlays team have advised three winners from their last five selections. Read on for the hottest tip on UK horse racing (April 11).Read more »

EPL Betting: Zamora is lifeline for QPR

Lee Dixon / 11 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Lee Dixon feels Bobby Zamora can help Rangers pick up three points against an out-of-sorts Swansea side when they meet in their next Premier League match-up.Read more »

EPL Betting: Can Man City Bag three points?

Feizal Rahman / 11 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Feizal Rahman brings you the the stats, the insight and the tips for the big mid-week games in the Premier League.Read more »

Golf Betting: Davis deserves reward

Mike Norman / 11 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Mike Norman thinks even with Brian Davis returning to the scene of his incredible act of sportsmanship, beating Luke Donald this week might be a putt too far.Read more »

Horse Betting: One Warrior will win

Timeform / 11 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe likes progressive galloper Jamaican Warrior in today's final race at Bendigo. Read more »

Golf Betting: The Tiger learns he is human

Paul Krishnamurty / 11 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty learnt some valuable golf lessons during Augusta and would like to share them with you... Read more »

La Liga Betting: Madrid must stay Real

Ben Lyttleton / 10 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Ben Lyttleton isn't preparing to etch Real Madrid's name on the La Liga silverware just yet after a draw against Valencia and a tough tie with Bayern Munich to come. Read more »

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Timeform / 10 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform bring you the hottest tips on UK horse racing (April 10).Read more »

Cricket Betting: All forms have merit

Frank Gregan / 10 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Frank Gegan loves cricket in all its many forms but feels the ICC needs to find a way to ensure there is room in the game for each and every format. Read more »

EPL Betting: It's discipline that makes difference

Ralph Ellis / 10 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Given the willy-nilly way cards have been handed out this season, Ralph Ellis believes discipline will be a defining factor in the race for the Premier League title.Read more »

Tennis Betting: Houston clay court value outsiders

Sean Calvert / 10 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Sean Calvert has gone through the field and come up with two lively outsiders to consider for the start of the clay course season in Houston this week.Read more »

Horse Betting: All the pieces for a win

Timeform / 10 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe focuses his daily racing preview on honest galloper Jigsaws in today's Schweppes Handicap (race 5) at Grafton.Read more »

EPL Betting: A must win for either side

Lee Dixon / 10 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Lee Dixon expects a share of the spoils on Tuesday night when the Reds meet the Rovers in their next Premier League match-up.Read more »

Tennis Betting: Venus rising?

Guy McCrea / 09 April 2012 / Leave a comment

While Serena Williams still looks to have the goods with her return to tournament play, Guy McRea has to ask the question: Can sister Venus really make a successful return to regular tour action? Read more »

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Timeform / 09 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Get the very best UK horse racing tips (April 9) from Timeform's SmartPlays column.Read more »

Cricket Betting: Mumbai geared up to damage Deccan

Ed Hawkins / 09 April 2012 / Leave a comment

SJA Betting Writer of the Year, Ed Hawkins previews the IPL contest between Deccan and Mumbai.Read more »

EPL Betting: Goodison brings good game

Gareth Purnell / 09 April 2012 / Leave a comment

As two of the Premier League's grittiest sides meet on Merseyside, Gareth Purnell recommends erring on the side of less goals than more when it comes to goal-score betting.Read more »

EPL Betting: United favourite for a reason

Joe Dyer / 09 April 2012 / Leave a comment

After a much-expected Manchester United win over QPR , United go heavy odds-on to take out the Premier League title.Read more »

Horse Betting: Scotland to brave a win

Timeform / 09 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe believes in-form mare Rose Of Scotland will be hard to hold out in today's Myboycharlie @ Vinery Handicap at Randwick.Read more »

NRL Betting: Are we there yet?

David Murdoch / 09 April 2012 / Leave a comment

David Murdoch considers a Monday night match-up featuring a team on quite possibly the longest road trip in the history of the NRL...Read more »

AFL Betting: Time for some Brown and Gold magic

David Murdoch / 09 April 2012 / Leave a comment

If you believe in bogey teams, hexes or mumbo jumbo, David Murdoch predicts the Hawks will need all their sorcery and wizardry to break the spell the Cats have cast over them since the 2008 AFL Grand Final. Read more »

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Timeform / 08 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Get the very best UK horse racing tips (April 8) from Timeform's SmartPlays column......Read more »

EPL Betting: United to march right through QPR

Lee Dixon / 08 April 2012 / Leave a comment

United are favourites in their Premier League match against QPR, but that doesn't mean Lee Dixon is prepared to hail them winners-elect just yet...Read more »

Horse Betting: UK Flat season preview

Timeform / 08 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform chief correspondent Jamie Lynch gets 'back to the future' to hand out the big awards for the 2012 UK Flat season before it has really begun...Read more »

EPL Betting: What's wrong with City?

Lee Dixon / 08 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The wheels have come off at Manchester City in recent games and there's more misery to come at The Emirates on Sunday, says Lee Dixon...Read more »

EPL Betting: Top-four looking good for Chelsea

Joe Dyer / 08 April 2012 / Leave a comment

After a last-minute score by Chelsea kept their top-four hopes alive, Joe Dyer pours over the results from a big day in the Premier League and considers the latest odds.Read more »

Horse Betting: Aintree no place for fence sitters

Timeform / 08 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With a variety of obstacles in store for the 40 runners and riders who'll line up for the 2012 Aintree Grand National on April 14, Adam Brookes gives you a preview of what they are and how previous runners have fared against them.Read more »

EPL Betting: Easy win for Stoke at home

Lee Dixon / 07 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Wolves look lost at the moment, and Lee Dixon doesn't hold much hope for them finding their way again with a trip to Stoke in this weekend's Premier League match-up. Read more »

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Timeform / 07 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Get the very best UK horse racing tips (April 5) from Timeform's SmartPlays column...Read more »

Serie A Betting: When third meets fourth

Dave Farrar / 07 April 2012 / Leave a comment

When Lazio meets Napoli this weekend in Serie A, Dave Farrar believes it will be a chance to shine for Napoli's Miguel Britos and that the away team will come away with the points.Read more »

EPL Betting: Classic could end in a draw

Lee Dixon / 07 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With Stephane Sessegnon in great form since returning from suspension, Lee Dixon expects goals in classic Premier League match style when Sunderland meet Spurs.Read more »

Horse Betting: Kentucky Derby Update

Timeform / 07 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With Union Rags having been turned over at the weekend, it's time for a Timeform update on the leading contenders for the 5 May Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.Read more »

Cricket Betting: How to trade on day five

Ed Hawkins / 07 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Ed Hawkins wants to remind you of a few golden rules of trading going into Day Five of the test between Sri Lanka and England, especially in light of Mahela Jayawardene giving Sri Lanka a chance of saving this match.Read more »

Horse Betting: Foreigners to the fore in BMW

Timeform / 07 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Gary Crispe previews the BMW Stakes at Rosehill where he sees Americain as being back in top form.Read more »

Smart Plays: Rosehill

Timeform / 07 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Our SmartPlay team highlight a couple for Rosehill's Saturday card...Read more »

Horse Betting: She's more than 'Ready

Timeform / 07 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe loves the look of a crackerjack line up of youngsters that will take their place in the G1 Golden Slipper Stakes at Rosehill this afternoon in a contest befitting the richest two-year-old race in the world. Read more »

Horse Betting: Eiffel under the radar

Brad Thompson / 07 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Brad Thompson suggests Under The Eiffel as an each-way special in the Group Three Victoria Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Read more »

EPL Betting: Home wins look on the cards

Richard / 06 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Away-day misery await the Wolves and Spurs in their upcoming Premier League match-ups.Read more »

Cricket Betting: Windies will struggle at Test level

Chris Cairns / 06 April 2012 / Leave a comment

After a meaningless two match T20 series, Chris Cairns is looking forward to the three-Test series pitting a team that was sublime in the Australian summer against a team struggling to find itself.Read more »

EPL Betting: A draw is as Good as Friday gets

Lee Dixon / 06 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Gilfy Sigurdsson's six goals in just 11 appearances is an almost certain indicator to Lee Dixon that he will get on the score-sheet in what will be a fine Premier League match between Swansea and Newcastle. Read more »

Horse Betting: Price is Ready for the Testa

Ben Asgari / 06 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Mick Price looks the trainer most likely to Ben Asgari to train the feature winner at both Rosehill Gardens and Caulfield this Saturday. Read more »

Horse Betting: Beirne's Caulfield Specials

Dominic Beirne / 06 April 2012 / 3 Comments

Dominic Beirne downed his hot cross buns early this morning so he could put together his expert analysis of the Victoria Handicap and the Easter Handicap this Saturday at Caulfield.Read more »

AFL Betting: Swans in the Dock

Cliff Bingham / 06 April 2012 / Leave a comment

After a stirring win against the reigning Premiers last weekend, Cliff Bingham can't go past the Dockers when they meet Sydney in Round 2 of the 2012 AFL season.Read more »

Cricket Betting: Tourists to get there

Ed Hawkins / 06 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Kevin Pietersen hit one of the best centuries we've seen in a while, but with some stubborn Sri Lankan batsmen ahead, Ed Hawkins feels we're likely to have to wait to the final day to get a result.Read more »

Smart Plays: Easter Saturday @ Caulfield

Timeform / 06 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With the Victoria Handicap and the Easter Cup headlining the Caulfield card on Saturday, our Smart Play crew have found some great betting opportunities for Betfair punters.Read more »

FA Cup Betting: Legends of years gone by

Alex Lee / 05 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Alex Lee's list of nine FA Cup heroes of the past surprisingly contains one of the four rather than two-legged variety...Read more »

EPL Betting: Swans to be strong

Andrew Atherley / 05 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Andrew Atherley believes Danny Graham and Swansea can cause Newcastle plenty of problems in their Good Friday Premier League match up. Read more »

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Timeform / 05 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Get the very best UK horse racing tips (April 5) from Timeform's SmartPlays column...Read more »

Super Rugby Betting: Brumbies have the edge

Matthew Burke / 05 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Although many teams are in the same boat, Matt Burke can't see an injury-laden Reds finding it in them to muster a victory against the Brumbies in this weekend's Super Rugby.Read more »

Golf Betting: Day one Augusta Three-ball bets

Dan Geraghty / 05 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Dan Geraghty expects Louis to produce the goods, Rickie to have a chance and Charl to get his defense off to a good start on day one of the Augusta US Masters. Read more »

Greyhound Betting: Hound that chased the Golden Egg

Editor / 05 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The Formhound has done his usual sniffing around the tracks and put together his greyhound form-guide for this weekend's Golden Easter Egg and the 2012 Association Cup.Read more »

Horse Betting: Mikey's kinda Magic

Timeform / 05 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe focuses his daily racing preview on Mikeys Magic in tonight's Superior Building Group Handicap at Cranbourne.Read more »

Cricket Betting: Steady as she goes

Michael Vaughan / 05 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Regardless of the positive position England find themselves to level the Test series with Sri Lanka, Michael Vaughan encourages them to bowl extremely well to avoid chasing too many wickets.Read more »

Champions League: Chelsea semi-final underdogs

Joe Dyer / 05 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With a 'late-scare' win over Benefica, Chelsea move on to the semi-finals in the Champions League but remain an outside chance. Read more »

AFL Betting: Hawks to hang hoodoo out to dry

Mark Ricciuto / 05 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Mark Ricciuto had a profitable start to the AFL season, with its nail biters and upsets, even if Richmond did let him down again...Read more »

NRL Betting: Easter not hot or cross for Bunnies

David Murdoch / 04 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With both the Bulldogs and the Rabbitohs displaying Jekyll and Hyde qualities so far during the 2012 NRL Season, it will be the latter who end up getting the goods this Friday.Read more »

Golf Betting: Claws out for McIIroy

Romilly Evans / 04 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Even with a changing golfing landscape, Romilly Evans doesn't feel backing Tiger Woods at the US Masters is as odd as it may sound...Read more »

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Timeform / 04 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Get the hottest tips on UK horse racing (April 4) from Timeform's SmartPlays team....Read more »

AFL Betting: Blues up to interstate challenge

David Murdoch / 04 April 2012 / Leave a comment

David Murdoch can't but congratulate Brett Ratten for pulling of the convincing ruse that the Blues didn't exist during the NAB Cup.Read more »

NRL Betting: Soft bellied target for Broncos

Nick Tedeschi / 04 April 2012 / Leave a comment

It's looking like a terrible mismatch to James Sweeney when the Tigers meet the Broncos in this weekend's NRL match.Read more »

Golf Betting: Rory stalks the Tiger

Mark Allen / 04 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Direct from Augusta, Mark Allen's eye is not on the Tiger for the US Masters but rather on an emerging superstar...Read more »

Cricket Betting: It's all in the toss

Ed Hawkins / 04 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Given the respective strengths of Chennai and Mumbai, going into the first match of IPL 2012, Ed Hawkins sees the toss as the match-winning key.Read more »

EPL Betting: Valencia the key for Man U

Richard / 04 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Having featured 31 times for Manchester United this season, Antonio Valencia is fast becoming every bit as important as Wayne Rooney.Read more »

Horse Betting: Syncopated to make music at Warwick

Timeform / 04 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crisp tunes his daily racing preview in to honest filly Syncopated in today's Big Brown @ Vinery Handicap (race 3) at Warwick Farm. Read more »

Golf Betting: Half dozen for Masters Top 20

Paul Krishnamurty / 04 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty has found six players he likes to take a spot in the top 20 at the US Masters.Read more »

Champions League: Messi takes Barca through to semi

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 04 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The Champions League see Barcelona and Bayern Munich in semi-finals box seats after two-goal margin wins overnight. Read more »

Cricket Betting: Time for England to dig deep

Ed Hawkins / 04 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Ed Hawkins feels England will rue their failure to take the wicket of Mahela Jayawardene something that will limit their scoring ability when they eventually go in to bat.Read more »

Golf Betting: Scott top Aussie bet for Masters

Romilly Evans / 04 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Romily Evans is getting a feeling Adam Scott could be the Australian to break the US Masters glory hoodoo. Read more »

EPL Betting: Man City could be comeback kids

Richard / 04 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The Premier League archives reveal enough comebacks for Man City to not give up hope just yet..Read more »

Golf Betting: Trio bound for glory

Paul Krishnamurty / 04 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With his betting fomula in mind, laying as we go to build profit on either side so whether our outsiders win or lose we show a profit, Paul Krishnamurty has is a trio to back at the 2012 Masters...Read more »

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Timeform / 03 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The Timeform SmartPlays bring you the best bets at Southwell on Tuesday April 3.Read more »

Golf Betting: Cracker opener for Masters

Mike Norman / 03 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Going into the season's first golfing Major, there is a list of players Mike Norman has identified as worthy of serious consideration.Read more »

Champ League Betting: Home doesn't mean a win

Richard / 03 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Although the Opta stats are clearly in favour of home wins in several of tomorrow's Champion League matches, foregone conclusions are dangerous to make...Read more »

Horse Betting: Volcanic explosion at Gosford

Timeform / 03 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe takes us to Gosford for his daily racing preview, with a focus on Volcanic Warrior in today's De Bertoli Wines Handicap.Read more »

EPL Betting: Hot heads and conflict abound

Ralph Ellis / 03 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis ponders how a frenetic emotionally charged weekend in the Premier League has affected markets going into the pointy end of the season.Read more »

Golf Betting: Hole in one for US Masters?

Steven Rawlings / 03 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Steve Rawlings offers a little insightful analysis as to the possibility of a hole in one during the 76th US MastersRead more »

Moto GP Betting: Stoner to Rock on

Trent Burton / 02 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Trent Burton believes Jorge Lorenzo will do all in his power to rewrite the seemingly already written script of Casey Stoner winning the GP title. Read more »

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Timeform / 02 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Get the very best UK horse racing tips (April 2) from Timeform's SmartPlays columnRead more »

EPL Betting: Tough times at Ewood Park

Lee Dixon / 02 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Lee Dixon expects Blackburn to make life really tough for Manchester United when they meet them in their next Premier League match-up. Read more »

NRL Betting: Resurgent Raiders to roll on

David Murdoch / 02 April 2012 / Leave a comment

David Murdoch is liking the look of a 'surprise-packet' Raiders, and thinks they have the goods to roll a significantly weakened Cowboys in tonight's NRL match-up.Read more »

Horse Betting: Italian Stallion is a machine

Timeform / 02 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Gary Crispe of Timeform focuses his daily racing preview on honest galloper Italian Machine in today's Vic Hotel Handicap at Warrnambool.Read more »

Cricket Betting: Another tough wicket

Michael Vaughan / 02 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Michael Vaughan looks ahead to the next test between England and Sri Lanka wondering if Jonathon Trott can pull off another valiant century.Read more »

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Timeform / 01 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Get the hottest tips on UK horse racing (April 1) from Timeform's SmartPlays team.Read more »

EPL Betting: Speculation affecting Spurs

Lee Dixon / 01 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Even though they have been struggling, Lee Dixon believes the Spurs will return to winning ways this weekend in their Premier League match-up with Swansea. Read more »

EPL Betting: Man City title chance evaporating

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 01 April 2012 / Leave a comment

After dropping points to Sunderland in this weekend's Premier League match-up, Jamie Pacheco is beginning to question their title chances. Read more »

Horse Betting: Spirited run ahead for Banshee

Timeform / 01 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe sees handy mare Our Banshee as hard to beat in the Mondial Pink Diamond Handicap (race 5) at Randwick today. Read more »