May 2012 - Betting Tips and opinion

NRL Betting: Go the Multis!

Matt Adamson / 31 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Looking over the fixture, Matt Adamson likes the prospect of getting into some Multis Betting in this weekend's NRL.Read more »

Golf Betting: Rory's swing all wrong?

Paul Bugeja / 31 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Romilly Evans wonders whether critics of Rory McIlroy are justified in their recent commentary...Read more »

AFL Betting: Bombers more than flying

David Murdoch / 31 May 2012 / Leave a comment

It's either evidence of Essendon's meteoric rise or Melbourne's sharp decline, but going into their AFL match this weekend, David Murdoch reminds you that this time last year Melbourne were able to spank the Bombers by more than five goals. Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Who will be Top Scorer?

Michael Lintorn / 31 May 2012 / Leave a comment

On the basis of Germany scoring 16 goals in their seven World Cup, Michael Lintorn has a feeling they might roll Spain to take top-scorer status in Euro 2012.Read more »

Athletics Betting: Not such a Bolt out of the blue

Paul Bugeja / 31 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Jack Houghton believes the fastest man in the world will have to be better than he was in Ostrava to beat Rome field.Read more »

Horse Betting: Anubus each-way chance

Timeform / 31 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe will be interested to see the outcome of the popular Randwick trainer partnership of Pat and Wayne Webster returning to one of their favourite tracks, Wyong, this afternoon with honest gelding Anubas. Read more »

Tennis Betting: Time is ripe for Gajdosova

Brad Thompson / 31 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Jarmila Gajdosova reversed her recent poor form to score an impressive win in the first round of the French Open, and Brad Thompson suggests she could go on tonight to test former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki.Read more »

Tennis Betting: Can Tomic master the clay?

Brad Thompson / 31 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Brad Thompson sees Bernard Tomic continuing his improvement on clay and beating Santiago Giraldo in their second round match of the French Open tonight.Read more »

Tennis Betting: Russian roulette at Roland

Sean Calvert / 31 May 2012 / Leave a comment

After an up and down day in Paris, where one bet was a blowout and the other a pretty comfortable winner, Sean Calvert looks ahead to Day Five of the French Open.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Who dares wins

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 31 May 2012 / Leave a comment

James Pacheco runs over the sides in Euro 2012 and offers up a little betting wisdom about choosing from the sides most likely, with his money on one of the dark horses.Read more »

Horse Betting: Thimaar on course for Ascot Gold

Paul Bugeja / 30 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Victorious in a Kempton handicap earlier this year, and despite being forced to miss Thursday's Betfair Henry II Stakes at Sandown, Thimaar remains on course for the Ascot Gold Cup (UK) next month.Read more »

Tennis Betting: King to win in hard fought series

Sean Calvert / 30 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Sean Calvert brings you his best bets for Day Four of the French Open.Read more »

NHL Betting: Stanley Cup finals

Ed Wyatt / 30 May 2012 / Leave a comment

After a crazy post-season in the National Hockey League, US Sports InFormer Ed Wyatt has a feeling for who will be 'King' and take out the Stanley Cup.Read more »

Cricket Betting: England rests bowlers

Richard O’Hagan / 30 May 2012 / Leave a comment

England has preserved its number one status in Test Cricket rankings after it's second Test win against the West Indies, something Richard O'Hagan ponders over as he previews the third and final test. Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Can Carroll carry England?

Lee Dixon / 30 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Who else but Lee Dixon would bring you the Euro 2012 Expert View on England for Euro 2012...Read more »

Horse Betting: Earnest run ahead

Timeform / 30 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe focuses his daily preview on honest sprinter Earnest Ernest in today's Egroup Events Handicap.Read more »

Golf Betting: Fowler wont fall foul after Fargo

Paul Bugeja / 30 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Steve Rawlings brings you his insightful analysis and all the market leaders for the Memorial Tournament.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Russia need Kerzhakov

Paul Bugeja / 30 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Andrei Kanchelskis offers his Expert Team Guide for Russia in the Euro 2012.Read more »

NRL Betting: Sweeney's Round 13 Tips

James Sweeney / 30 May 2012 / Leave a comment

James Sweeney sees the potential for a 'Titan'-ic' upset in this weekend's round of the NRL.Read more »

Horse Betting: Coolmore team key to Camelot Triple

Timeform / 29 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Jamie Lynch considers the lure of the Triple Crown, or rather lack of it, in both North America and the UK.Read more »

Horse Betting: Vote for Lust's big day at Mildura

Mathew Thompson / 29 May 2012 / Leave a comment

We would hate you to have missed the big day when Glen Boss took the reins of Australia's worst racehorse, Vote for Lust, so Betfair has the full video coverage of the day and the momentous ride.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Denmark is all about the team

Paul Bugeja / 29 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Former Denmark star Martin Laursen brings you his Expert Team Guide for Denmark for Euro 2012.Read more »

NBA Betting: Conference Finals

Ed Wyatt / 29 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Globe-trotting Betfair US Sports InFormer Ed Wyatt proclaims 'the king is dead' as he delivers his round up of the NBA Conference Finals.Read more »

Golf Betting: All the way with Day at Memorial

Mark Allen / 29 May 2012 / Leave a comment

It's coming into a time in the golfing year that Betfair InFormer Mark Allen loves, and here's why...Read more »

Cricket Betting: IPL deserves a future

Frank Gregan / 29 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Frank Gregan puts forward the case as to why the Indian Premier League benefits cricket more generally and looks ahead to the upcoming T20 World Cup.Read more »

Horse Betting: Strato knocking on door

Timeform / 29 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe likes the chances of consistent galloper Strato Mostro breaking through for an overdue win in today's Thirsty Camel Bottleshops Handicap on the all-weather course at Geelong.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Holland between generations

Paul Bugeja / 29 May 2012 / Leave a comment

The Expert Team Guide to the Netherlands for Euro 2012 from Onno Hansum.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: France yet still to peak

James Eastham / 29 May 2012 / Leave a comment

James Eastham provides his Expert Team Guide for France in Euro 2012.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: A good start or not?

Mike Norman / 28 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Starting his new job with a win will bring with it much expectation of Roy Hodgson, so Mike Norman sees the England boss as having to make some decisive moves in the build up to Euro 2012.Read more »

Cricket Betting: Fightback undermined by top order

Andrew Hughes / 28 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes details the latest of the Test match between England and the West Indies, with England looking more likely by the moment to take the Series. Read more »

Horse Betting: It will take some Sass to win

Timeform / 28 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Today's Betfair daily preview from Gary Crispe focuses on handy mare Sassy Bay in the Telstra Business Centre Handicap at Wodonga. Read more »

Grand Prix Betting: Webber delighted with Monaco win

James Frankland / 28 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Tackling the trickiest of GP circuits, Mark Webber does Australia proud and triumphs to take out the Monaco GP. James Frankland wonder where this leaves the championship betting?Read more »

Golf Betting: PGA Glory for Luke

Paul Bugeja / 28 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Steve Rawlings didn't have a great week with his Golf betting, and is man enough to admit it!Read more »

Tennis Betting: Women's first round French Open

Gary Boswell / 27 May 2012 / Leave a comment

It's the potential for upsets that has Gary Boswell most excited about the first round in the women's draw of the French Open. Read more »

Cricket Betting: England looking for big total

Andrew Hughes / 27 May 2012 / Leave a comment

As 'normal service' resumed on Day Two of the second Test between England and the West Indies thanks to an untroubled Andrew Strauss, Andrew Hughes does a round-up and looks ahead to Sunday.Read more »

GP Betting: Webber for Monaco win

James Frankland / 27 May 2012 / Leave a comment

James Frankland selects the best bets for the Monaco Grand Prix, with Webber looking the man most likely to take the prize.Read more »

Horse Betting: 'Lion in the run

Timeform / 27 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe focuses his daily racing preview on honest galloper Zedlion in today's feature Kinghorn Motor Group Nowra Cup.Read more »

Tennis Betting: Battle of the big guns

Sean Calvert / 27 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Now that the draw has been made up for the 2012 French Open, Sean Calvert is backing a Nadal/Djokovic final as one of his top bets.Read more »

Euro 2012: Trouble for Poles?

Paul Bugeja / 27 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Jan Tomaszewski offers his Expert (and very honest) Guide to the Polish side for Euro 2012.Read more »

Horse Betting: Temple Stakes (UK)

Timeform / 26 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's runner-by-runner guide to the Temple Stakes at Haydock (UK).Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Luck o' the Irish

Paul Bugeja / 26 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Ireland legend Niall Quinn isn't giving up on Trapattoni's boys at Euro 2012, even if they are the Group C outsiders to qualify.Read more »

Euro 2012: Sweden with home advantage

Paul Bugeja / 26 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Niclas Sandberg's Expert Guide to Sweden's Euro 2012 chances.Read more »

Cricket Betting: West Indies batting revival

Andrew Hughes / 26 May 2012 / Leave a comment

With Day One of the second Test over after a solid middle order batting partnership, Andrew Hughes feels the West Indies revival makes them a tempting proposition.Read more »

Horse Betting: Camelot should rule Epsom

Paul Bugeja / 26 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Adam Brookes analyses the contenders for this year's UK Epsom Derby on 2 June. Read more »

EPL Betting: Martinez to Liverpool?

Michael Symons / 26 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Although Roberto Martinez may be clear favourite to land the Liverpool job, Michael Symons wonders how prepared he might be to work under a sporting director... Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Key to Greeks is defence

Paul Bugeja / 26 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Another Betfair Expert Team Guide for Euro 2012: Vassiliki Papantonopoulou on Greece.Read more »

GP Betting: Hamilton must live up to favoritism

Ralph Ellis / 26 May 2012 / Leave a comment

For all of Lewis Hamilton's short odds in this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, Ralph Ellis wants some results from the man who sits favourite at the top of the 2012 Driver's Championship table. Read more »

Golf Betting: Tough Friday ahead

Paul Krishnamurty / 25 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Ahead of Day Two of the BMW PGA Championship, taking into account tougher weather conditions expected, Paul Krishnamurty picks out some tempting three-ball bets.Read more »

IPL Betting: Kingly hopes for Finals

Paul Bugeja / 25 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Ed Hawkins previews the decider Indian Premier League match between Delhi and Chennai, with the winner going on to meet Kolkata in the IPL final. Read more »

NRL Betting: Origin review and NRL Round 12 Tips

Matt Adamson / 25 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Although Matt Adamson thought New South Wales displayed admirable commitment on Wednesday night, the fact remains that if they're to beat Queensland, the Blues need everything to go their way.Read more »

Greyhound Betting: Razza will bale up the field

The Form Hound / 25 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Betfair's The Formhound has his eye on Graeme Bate's Razza Bale at Geelong on Friday night.Read more »

Horse Betting: No more Blues for galloper

The Trotman / 25 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe sees the return to his home track as the possible catalyst for honest galloper Shoot Thru Blu to return to winning form in today's Game Farm Handicap at Canberra.Read more »

Harness Betting: The Trotman Cometh

Paul Bugeja / 25 May 2012 / Leave a comment

It's Friday, which means it's time for The Trotman, and today he brings you his analysis of tonight's meet at Melton.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Germany to move on from Champions

Paul Bugeja / 25 May 2012 / Leave a comment

The defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League may have thrown the Germans a little, but Markus Theil is sure Yogi Löw and his backroom staff will be working hard for Euro 2012 glory.Read more »

Horse Betting: Figures Point To Buffering

Timeform / 25 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe has little doubt that top Queensland sprinter Buffering can repel a strong interstate invasion and record his first Group 1 success in Saturday's Carlton Mid Doomben 10,000.Read more »

Euro 2012: Spaniards must step up in defence

Paul Bugeja / 25 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Maldini offers up his Euro 2012 Expert Team Guide to Spain.Read more »

Tennis Betting: Outsiders could bring it home

Gary Boswell / 25 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Gary Boswell urges tennis fans to look for the value and to consider steering clear of the big guns in his detailed analysis of the women's draw of the French Open.Read more »

AFL Betting: Hawks too strong for rising Tigers

Mark Ricciuto / 25 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Eight rounds in we're starting to get a feel for how the rest of the year will play out, and Mark Ricciuto senses that the form of some sides in this weekend's round of the AFL will require punters to bring their A-game. Read more »

Eurovision Betting: Semi-final showdown

Paul Bugeja / 24 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Eliot Pollak likes the look of the second favourite in the second Eurovision semi-final on Thursday because, it would seem, pop is IN!Read more »

NBA Betting: Fans to give Pacers lift

Matthew Reid / 24 May 2012 / Leave a comment

The Indiana Pacers return home, with Matt Reid seeing their NBA play-off hopes hanging by a thread after a disastrous six quarters of basketball against the Miami Heat.Read more »

Greyhound Betting: Sandown Cup Final

The Form Hound / 24 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Betfair greyhound InFormer, The Form Hound, predicts that if all the dogs that qualified for the Final of Thursday night's Group 1 RSN Sandown Cup run the same as they did in their heats, Miata will win by a country mile...Read more »

AFL Betting: Doggies showing some bite

David Murdoch / 24 May 2012 / Leave a comment

David Murdoch gives the Bulldogs a fighting chance in their Friday night AFL match-up against Geelong.Read more »

Horse Betting: Back the Boy to win

Timeform / 24 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Gary Crispe focuses his daily Timeform preview on handy galloper Barigan Boy in today's the Sports Sunday Handicap.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Can Modric produce best?

Paul Bugeja / 24 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Croatian football journalist Tine Zupan previews his countries chances of progressing from a tough group in Euro 2012 that includes Spain and Italy, with their the defence being the key issue.Read more »

Golf Betting: Wentworth glory for Rory?

Paul Bugeja / 24 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Romilly Evans looks at the race for top spot among the world's three brightest golfing stars and feels Rory McIlroy will be hoping he shines brightest at the BMW PGA Championship.Read more »

Horse Betting: Epsom Oaks (UK)

Timeform / 24 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Adam Brookes is flirting with the idea of backing Coquet and The Fugue as he previews the second fillies' classic of the season, the Epsom Oaks, on 1 June.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Joint hosts could be in strife

Paul Bugeja / 24 May 2012 / Leave a comment

With problems in front of goal, no in-form strikers and a poor record in Donetsk, about the only person Ashley Gray can find who fancies Ukraine's chances is Anatoliy Tymoshchuk...Read more »

Golf Betting: Vets to take Crowne

Ralph Ellis / 23 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Steve Rawlings encourages you to bet for the vets in his round up of this week's PGA Tour event, the Crowne Plaza Invitational, where his pre-event picks are plentiful and not far off being pensionable!Read more »

EPL Betting: Will West Ham avoid relegation?

Paul Bugeja / 23 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Michael Symons wonders why and how West Ham are currently fourth in the betting when it comes to relegation in the Premier League. Read more »

Tennis Betting: Not so Open for Nadal

The Betfair Contrarian / 23 May 2012 / Leave a comment

The Betfair Contrarian isn't convinced about Rafael Nadal and is advising a lay of him heading into the French Open.Read more »

EPL Betting: Drogba on the move

Paul Bugeja / 23 May 2012 / Leave a comment

With Chelsea confirming Didier Drogba is to leave the club, Michael Symons asks, what next for this Stamford Bridge legend? Read more »

Tennis Betting: Next stop, Paris.

Ralph Ellis / 23 May 2012 / Leave a comment

After Maria Sharapova's win at Rome last week, Ralph Ellis feels she may have finally mastered the clay and could be the sneaky outsider at the French Open.Read more »

Rugby Betting: State of Origin Game One

Matt Adamson / 23 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Matt Adamson would like to make it quite clear that Queensland deserves to be favourites for game one and the State of Origin series overall, but still wants to plead the case for the Blues.Read more »

Golf Betting: At last a win for Els

Paul Bugeja / 23 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Steve Rawlings analyses the European Tour's flagship event, and he's found ten players to back before the off!Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Danes to be tested

Paul Bugeja / 23 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Nicklas Bendtner has scored 17 goals in international football, but after a less than compelling season at Sunderland, will have to do that and more if the Danes are to progress in the Euro 2012 Read more »

Horse Betting: Coming around the Bender

Timeform / 23 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe likes leading trainer Darren Weir chances at Sandown Hillside, including the impressive fresh-up winner and former French galloper Puissance De Lune, but has his eye on a few other of Weir's runners today.Read more »

IPL Betting: Chennai have big game in hand

Andrew Hughes / 23 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes points out that the losing team in the Indian Premier League eliminator between the Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will be going home, and he doesn't think it will be the defending champions. Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: France's best

Paul Bugeja / 23 May 2012 / Leave a comment

There are five Ligue 1 stars who will make all the difference for France's tilt at the Euro 2012.Read more »

NRL Betting: Bunny slaughter ahead

James Sweeney / 23 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Previewing the next round of the NRL, James Sweeney sees Souths as being too strong for the Raiders and the hapless Eels continuing their terrible run of losses.Read more »

The Voice Betting: Popularity vs Talent

Paul Bugeja / 22 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Going into the second week of the next round of The Voice, Paul Bugeja can't deny he had some trepidations about committing to another episode... Read more »

Golf Betting: This week's PGA events

Mike Norman / 22 May 2012 / Leave a comment

It is a solid putter at Wentworth, and a Colonial expert who have caught Mike Norman's eye as he pours over the golfing form guide going into this week's tournaments. Read more »

EPL Betting: What next for Chelsea?

Ralph Ellis / 22 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Roman Abramovich has fulfilled his dream of winning the Champions League, and yet with an ageing team and no permanent manager at the helm, Ralph Ellis wonders where the Chelsea might go from here? Read more »

Horse Betting: Doctor on the track

Timeform / 22 May 2012 / Leave a comment

It's budding stayer Doctor Hush that Timeform's Gary Crispe believes will appreciate the big drop in class in today's Chifley Hotel & Apartments Geelong Handicap.Read more »

IPL Betting: Spinners to make difference

Paul Bugeja / 22 May 2012 / Leave a comment

In an Indian Premier League match in which the winner moves forward to the final, Tobias Gourlay thinks Kolkata's spinners are the key to predicting who will take out the match.Read more »

Tennis Betting: Nice Open

Sean Calvert / 22 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Gilles Simon is a tough man to beat on any surface and Sean Calvert expects the consistent Frenchman to have a good crack at taking out the Nice Open. Read more »

Politics Betting: Yes Obama Can

Paul Krishnamurty / 22 May 2012 / Leave a comment

With what looks ostensibly to be a weak opponent in Mitt Romney, Paul Krishnamurty can see Barack Obama exploiting this as the battle for the Presidency begins. Read more »

Eurovision Betting: Kitch dark horse

Paul Bugeja / 21 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Eliot Pollak has found a minnow in the 2012 Eurovision Contest that he feels is the value bet ahead of the friendly hostilities.Read more »

Hockey Betting: LA all the way?

Paul Bugeja / 21 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Although Betfair punters are backing LA to go all the way and take out the National Hockey League Stanley Cup, New York or New Jersey might have other ideas...Read more »

Cricket Betting: Roach roars in

Andrew Hughes / 21 May 2012 / Leave a comment

In his wrap up of day four, Andrew Hughes still feels that, despite the West Indies holding out better than expected, England will wrap up the game sometime during the final day.Read more »

Horse Betting: A Star anywhere

Timeform / 21 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe believes lightly-raced galloper Star Of Dubai looks set to continue his good form in today's Tamworth City Toyota Handicap (race 7) at Tamworth.Read more »

Grand Prix Betting: Can Lotus do it again?

James Frankland / 20 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Lotus has amassed five winners so far in this Forumla 1 season,and James Frankland ponders whether the sixth Grand Prix of the year might come off for them at Monaco.Read more »

Cricket Betting: Back to lay Tourists at Lords

Andrew Hughes / 20 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes reviews Saturday's Lords' action as the English side creeps closer to victory in the first Test against the West Indies.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Everything Blue about win

Paul Bugeja / 20 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Following a brilliant European campaign, after 120 minutes the Blues are triumphant in the Champions League Final.Read more »

NRL Betting: Minor mauling ahead for Sharks

David Murdoch / 20 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Going into their Monday night NRL match against the Bulldgos, David Murdoch wonders whether the Sharks will be the same formidable force without Paul Gallen and Todd Carney...Read more »

Tennis Betting: French Open upsets

Paul Bugeja / 20 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Going into the 2012 French Open, we take you through some of the many magical moments over the years from the red dirt courts of Roland Garros.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Player juggling paramount

Michael Cox / 19 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Jupp Heynckes and Roberto Di Matteo will have no choice but to re-shape their sides given significant absences due to suspension, and Michael Cox has a few idea as to how they will go about it. Read more »

Horse Betting: Lockinge Stakes runner by runner

Timeform / 19 May 2012 / Leave a comment

This weekend sees the running of the Lockinge Stakes, a Group 1 race contested over a mile at Newbury, and Timeform have put together their usual runner by runner guide to help you choose a winner.Read more »

Cricket Betting: Test Day Three

Richard O’Hagan / 19 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Richard O'Hagan takes apart day two of the Test Match between England and the West Indies, and looks ahead to day three. Read more »

Champions League Betting: Go the Penalty bet

James Eastham / 19 May 2012 / Leave a comment

James Eastham feels that a depleted Chelsea will struggle to contain the likes of Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben when they take on Bayern Munich in the Champions League Final.Read more »

Horse Betting: The Odd Couple

Mathew Thompson / 19 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Triple Melbourne Cup winning jockey to partner Australia's worst racehorse tomorrow in Mildura. Read more »

IPL Betting: Kings hopes stay alive

Jaymes Monte / 19 May 2012 / Leave a comment

In a match where there is everything to play for, Jaymes Monte previews Delhi's match with Kings XI Punjab.Read more »

Horse Racing: Watch out for the Frankel explosion

Timeform / 19 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Not since the Prodigal Son has their been such an anticipated return of a favourite son, albeit in the racing world, and Timeform's Adam Brookes rates his chances as explosive in Saturday's Group 1 Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. Read more »

Champions League Betting: Value around favourites

Soccer Widow / 19 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Soccer Widow has assessed the markets for the Champion League Final and the stats have uncovered a couple of good value bets.Read more »

Horse Betting: You'd be Mental not to back him

Ben Asgari / 19 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Ben Asgari believes promising three year old Mental can improve on his rapidly growing reputation this Saturday when he lines up in the $126,000 G3 Fred Best Classic (1350m) at Doomben. Read more »

Horse Betting: Some Wealth from this Princess

Brad Thompson / 18 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Wealth Princess is no stranger to recording strong performances in Brisbane, and Brad Thompson believes she can repeat the dose on Saturday.Read more »

AFL Betting: Doggies positioning for top eight

David Murdoch / 18 May 2012 / Leave a comment

On last week's form, David Murdoch finds it hard to see the Suns getting within 10 goals of the Western Bulldogs in their Saturday AFL match-up.Read more »

NBA Betting: Boston to go 3-1 up

Matthew Reid / 18 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Game four of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals between Philadelphia and Boston is played tomorrow morning (AEST) and Matt Reid is surprised the betting market hasn't adjusted to Boston's rout in Game three.Read more »

Super Rugby Betting: Smith will whip up a win

Matthew Burke / 18 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Happy after picking them last weekend, Matt Burke is all over the Hurricanes again this week when they meet the Brumbies at home in their Super Rugby match.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Mikel card on the cards

Paul Bugeja / 18 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Going into the Champions League Final, with Paulo Proenca in charge there are likely to be a fair few cards dished out, and Jamie Sanderson has a hunch who might be in the line-up.Read more »

AFL Betting: Roos in a close one

David Murdoch / 18 May 2012 / Leave a comment

After a round full of upsets, David Murdoch expects the AFL ship to steady itself once more as he previews the Round 8 match between North Melbourne and Port Adelaide.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Scoring all around

Michael Lintorn / 18 May 2012 / Leave a comment

A look over the Opta stats reveals to Michael Lintorn that goals will be scored in the Champions League Final and that it will be Bayern Munich who will triumph. Read more »

Cricket Betting: Round up Day one

Richard O’Hagan / 18 May 2012 / Leave a comment

The West Indies collapsed in day one of the first Test against England, and Richard O'Hagan believes England's batsmen will show them up in their first innings. Read more »

Horse Betting: Light by day or nite

Timeform / 18 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe focuses his daily racing preview on promising galloper Lightinthenite in today's Listed Emirates Park Scone Cup (race 7) at Scone.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Why Chelsea will win

The Betfair Contrarian / 18 May 2012 / Leave a comment

The Contrarian is pouncing on the healthy odds on Chelsea being crowned champions of Europe via the Champions League Final , and here's why...Read more »

Horse Betting: Another Group One Looms For Moody

Timeform / 18 May 2012 / Leave a comment

The trifecta from the recent Hollindale Stakes clash again in Saturday's Group 1 Kirks Doomben Cup but Timeform's Gary Crispe has a feeling that trio may be no match for the very much in-form Manighar. Read more »

Horse Betting: Krypton a Krisflyer Factor

Timeform / 18 May 2012 / Leave a comment

It stands to reason to Timeform's Gary Crispe that with no Rocket Man to defend his Krisflyer throne due to injury, the horse that beat him at Meydan is now the 'superman' sprinter of the field.Read more »

Horse Betting: Thumbs Up not opposable in Cup

Timeform / 18 May 2012 / Leave a comment

The overseas challenge looks an imposing one for the feature S$3 million G1 Singapore International Cup over 2000m today and Gary Crispe has the Timeform figures to back that up.Read more »

AFL Betting: Pies to get revenge

Mark Ricciuto / 18 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Friday night's Grand Final rematch between Collingwood and Geelong at the MCG is the AFL match most grabbing Betfair InFormer Mark Ricciuto's attention this weekend in what shapes up to be an important game for both sides.Read more »

NRL Betting: Cash grab time in NRL

Matt Adamson / 18 May 2012 / Leave a comment

It's that time of year for smart Betfair NRL punters to take some time, give it some thought, and pick up some cash, and Betfair NRL InFormer Matt Adamson is here with some ideas as to how to do it.Read more »

AFL Betting: Who will roar at Aurora?

Cliff Bingham / 17 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Cliff Bingham wonders whether Fremantle, like the Swans, can crack Fortress Aurora when they meet Hawthorn in this weekend's round eight of the AFL.Read more »

NRL Betting: Jekyll and Hyde sides to square off

David Murdoch / 17 May 2012 / Leave a comment

David Murdoch has found plenty at stake in Friday Night's NRL clash between the 8th-placed Warriors and the 9th-placed Tigers.Read more »

Champions League Betting: What the Opta Stats reveal

Paul Bugeja / 17 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Ahead of Saturday's massive match at the Allianz Arena when Bayern Munich take on Chelsea in the Champions League final, Opta provides all the facts and figures worth knowing. Read more »

Horse Betting: Electrifying run for Kranskje in Eels Handicap

Timeform / 17 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe daily preview highlights honest galloper Kanskje running in today's Parramatta Leagues Home Of The Eels Handicap.Read more »

Golf Betting: Volvo World Match Play Championship

Paul Bugeja / 17 May 2012 / Leave a comment

While Steve Rawlings may not be a fan of this week's match play tournament, he did back the winner last year so you might want to read his thoughts on the 2012 Volvo World Match Play Championship.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Win for Chelsea looks brighter

Michael Lintorn / 17 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Going into their Champions League final against Bayern Munich, Michael Lintorn sees a major upside for Chelsea with the return of David Luiz and Gary Cahill's return to training.Read more »

Cricket Betting: England Irresistible at home

Paul Bugeja / 17 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Michael Vaughan expects Jimmy Anderson to shine with the ball and Ian Bell to pile on the runs at Lord's throughout what could be, weather permitting, a 3-0 Test Series between England and the West Indies.Read more »

Golf Betting: HP Byron Nelson Championship

Paul Bugeja / 16 May 2012 / Leave a comment

With pre-event picks thin on the ground but in-play plans in place already, Steve Rawlings takes a good look at this week's PGA Tour action. Read more »

Cricket Betting: Bairstow batting boost

Ralph Ellis / 16 May 2012 / Leave a comment

It's a young Yorkshireman making his debut who Ralph Ellis is eager to watch when the first Test between the West Indies and England commences.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Game could go either way

Ralph Ellis / 16 May 2012 / Leave a comment

With four days to the Champions League final, who better to ask than Jan Aage Fjortoft, best known in England for his days at Middlesbrough and Sheffield United, and now Sky Germany's top football pundit, whether Bayern Munich really should be odds on favourites against Chelsea - even in their own stadium. Ralph Ellis poses the big questions.Read more »

Horse Betting: By Oath he'll win

Timeform / 16 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timform's Gary Crispe likes progressive galloper Take The Oath in today's Mitavite Handicap (race 5) at Canterbury Park.Read more »

Horse Betting: Siren blaring out wins

Timeform / 16 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Sea Siren continued her exciting rise through the grades by successfully taking on the older horses for an impressive win in the Group 1 BTC Cup at Doomben last Saturday.Read more »

NBA Betting: Conference Semi-Finals

Ed Wyatt / 16 May 2012 / Leave a comment

It's taken awhile but the NBA playoffs have finally reached the second round, and Betfair InFormer Ed Wyatt is fired up for how things will roll.Read more »

IPL Betting: Mumbai in form at right time

Richard O’Hagan / 16 May 2012 / Leave a comment

It has been some of the lesser names who have been getting Mumbai over the line of late, and Richard O'Hagan feels this winning-streak will continue when they meet Kolkata in their next Indian Premier League match-up.Read more »

Horse Betting: Boss to saddle up Lust

Mathew Thompson / 16 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Triple Melbourne Cup winner Glen Boss will pilot Australia's worst race-horse, 86-start maiden Vote for Lust, this Sunday in Mildura.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Tired Bayern at Chelsea's mercy

Michael Lintorn / 15 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Bayern Munich go into the Champions League following a heavy defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the German Cup, something Michael Lintorn sees as favouring outsiders Chelsea for what they can learn from the loss.Read more »

Horse Betting: World stage next for Caviar

Timeform / 15 May 2012 / Leave a comment

After the champion mare recorded the highest rated Goodwood victory of the past 20 years, Timeform's Gary Crispe sees nothing stopping Black Caviar when she moves onto her international challenge at Royal Ascot. Read more »

Golf Betting: Lessons learned

Paul Bugeja / 15 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Through the haze of joy at Man City's Premiership Title win, Steve Rawlings pulls his attention back to golf to take a look back at the weekend's action, where he came close to winning big at both events. Read more »

Horse Betting: Lockinge Stakes (UK)

Timeform / 15 May 2012 / Leave a comment

After his injury-scare of a month ago, star runner Frankel will return in the upcoming Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday.Read more »

Horse Betting: Winning's full of Heart

Timeform / 15 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe focuses his daily preview on former Sydney galloper Great Heart in today's BP Reliance Plantation Handicap.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Bayern can recover

Ben Lyttleton / 15 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Ben Lyttleton assesses Bayern Munich's chances of bouncing back in time for Saturday's Champions League showdown against Chelsea. Read more »

IPL Betting: Another big score ahead for Warner

Rowan Williams / 15 May 2012 / Leave a comment

If Punjab can take a couple of the Daredevil early wickets, even though Delhi are undoubtedly the form team, Rowan Williams believes it could end up a close contest.Read more »

Multiples winner takes £32,660!

Paul Bugeja / 15 May 2012 / Leave a comment

If one of our UK Betfair punters can turn £2 into £32,660 with 16,331/1 football Multiple, maybe you can win big on the Multis in Australia too?!Read more »

GP Betting: Maldonado victorious

James Frankland / 14 May 2012 / Leave a comment

With another surprise Formula One win, James Frankland assesses the betting markets and recommends some long term bets going further into the season. Read more »

Horse Betting: Reindeer by a horn

Timeform / 14 May 2012 / Leave a comment

The end of winter seems a long way away to Timeform's Gary Crispe, but Victoria is starting to play host to some of it's popular race series, including the Slickpix Silver Bowl series which kicks off at Kyneton today. Read more »

NRL Betting: Dragons easy winners

David Murdoch / 14 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Even though their record on the road isn't great, David Murdoch still can't go past the Dragons as giving the Panthers a walloping in their Monday night NRL match-up.Read more »

EPL Betting: Wenger - penny wise or foolish?

Richard Aikman / 14 May 2012 / Leave a comment

With Arsenal in desperate need of leadership and more talented players, Richard Aikman asks the question: why is Arsene Wenger so reluctant to do something about it? Read more »

IPL Betting: Hussey gives Chennai boost

Andrew Hughes / 14 May 2012 / Leave a comment

When they travel to Kolkata, Andrew Hughes thinks the in-form Super Kings will have what it takes to take out their IPL game against the Knight Riders. Read more »

EPL Betting: City take the Title

Paul Bugeja / 14 May 2012 / Leave a comment

In what Max Liu can only describe as an astonishing day of football, Man City reign supreme and Bolton find themselves relegated, amongst other fascinating football moments.Read more »

EPL Betting: Not quite enough for Title

Lee Dixon / 13 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Although Wayne Rooney has been amazing, he probably won't win the title, however, Lee Dixon feels Sir Alex Ferguson's men are still a good bet to beat Sunderland in their Sunday Premier League match-up. Read more »

GP Betting: Spanish Grand Prix

James Frankland / 13 May 2012 / Leave a comment

James Frankland is backing Lewis Hamilton to win for the first time this season at the Spanish Grand Prix. Read more »

EPL Betting: Final day lay

Paul Bugeja / 13 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Gareth Purnell explains why he's laying Aston Villa on Sunday when they meet Norwich at Carrow Road. Read more »

Horse Betting: Make some Wealth from this Lad

Timeform / 13 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe focuses his daily preview on honest galloper Wealthy Lad as the Winter Championship series kicks off at Cranbourne today.Read more »

EPL Betting: Newcastle position in danger

Feizal Rahman / 12 May 2012 / Leave a comment

In previewing four of Sunday's Premier League matches, Feizal Rahman sees Everton an excellent price to beat Newcastle without conceding.Read more »

Horse Betting: Longchamp, France

Timeform / 12 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Chris Williams ponders whether Dabirsim resume winning ways at Longchamp on in Sunday's French 2000 Guineas.Read more »

EPL Betting: Cisse the difference

Michael Lintorn / 12 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Papiss Cisse, Djibril Cisse, Ivan Klasnic and Clint Dempsey will all fire in their Premier League matches this weekend if the Opta stats live up to their name. Read more »

IPL Betting: Ride all over Mumbai

Paul Bugeja / 12 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Gautam Gambhir has the Knight Riders in cruise control and Tobias Gourlay expects him to be the driving force behind another strong performance against Mumbai.Read more »

Eurovision Betting: It's all in the draw and your allies

Paul Bugeja / 12 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Dan Betteridge and any die-hard fan of Eurovision knows full well that talent is just one of the deciding factors contributing to Eurovision glory, and sometimes it factors less than more...Read more »

EPL Betting: Sunderland v Manchester United

Soccer Widow / 12 May 2012 / Leave a comment

The Soccer Widow believes Sir Alex Ferguson can only hope for good news elsewhere on Sunday when his side meets Sunderland in the Premier League match-up.Read more »

Horse Betting: UK weekend racing preview

Timeform / 12 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform covers a weekend of UK horse racing, featuring the Victoria Cup at Ascot on Saturday.Read more »

Horse Betting: Timeform Star Ratings & Verdicts

Timeform / 12 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Against the backdrop of Black Caviar attempting to break yet another record, Timeform brings you its Star Ratings and Verdicts on the full cards at both Morphetville and Doomben.Read more »

Horse Betting: Buffering dodges Caviar

Timeform / 12 May 2012 / Leave a comment

There is no more honest a sprinter racing in Australia than Buffering, and Gary Crispe of Timeform looks forward to the gelding getting the opportunity this afternoon to record his maiden G1 win when he contests the BTC Cup at Doomben with Nash Rawiller aboard.Read more »

EPL Betting: Win to hold onto third

Michael Lintorn / 11 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Arsenal must beat West Brom in the Premier League weekend match to seal third spot, and luckily for them, Michael Lintorn has found the Opta stats seem to indicate they will.Read more »

IPL Betting: Pressure's on the men in red

Andrew Hughes / 11 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes thinks that lowly Pune can expose the Royal Challengers' weakness in their upcoming IPL clash.Read more »

AFL Betting: Blues must lift or face defeat

David Murdoch / 11 May 2012 / Leave a comment

The Blues may have beaten GWS last week by a respectable margin, but David Murdoch predicts the same kind of game played against the Saints in their Monday night AFL match-up could be dangerous.Read more »

EPL Betting: Sweet blue Sunday

Lee Dixon / 11 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Feeling confident ahead of Sunday's Premier League match between QPR and Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, Lee Dixon explains why there's a blue moon rising...Read more »

Horse Betting: The greatest certainty barring uncertainty

Timeform / 11 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Gary Crispe of Timeform is confident that only the great uncertainty of horse racing itself can come between world sprint champion, the unbeaten Black Caviar, and the great mare stretching her unbeaten run to 21 at Morphettville in the G1 Goodwood.Read more »

Horse Betting: Salander first in the last

Timeform / 11 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe focuses his daily preview on Salander in today's final race at Canberra - the Elrington Lawyers Handicap.Read more »

Golf Betting: Madeira Islands Open

Paul Bugeja / 11 May 2012 / Leave a comment

The Players Championship is clearly taking centre stage in the golfing world this week, but Steve Rawlings may have found you a winner in the Madeira Islands Open.Read more »

AFL Betting: Giant win for either side

Mark Ricciuto / 11 May 2012 / Leave a comment

The battle between new kids on the block, GWS and Gold Coast, at Manuka Oval in Canberra is a match in this round of the AFL that Roo believes should be a terrific contest.Read more »

NRL Betting: Warriors coming good

Matt Adamson / 11 May 2012 / Leave a comment

As this weekend's NRL matches approach, Matt Adamson is sensing a Manly boilover brewing in Brisbane and is watching the Warriors find their mojo again.Read more »

AFL Betting: Twin threats to test Demons

David Murdoch / 10 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Following the drubbing at the hands of the Swans, the Hawks stood tall against St Kilda, something David Murdoch can see happening again this weekend when they meet the Demons in their AFL match-up.Read more »

EPL Betting: Man City all the way

Paul Bugeja / 10 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Rounding up the stats for the last time this Premier League season, Andrew Atherley finds the best news is for Man City, Bolton and Wigan. Read more »

EPL Betting: Multiples the way to go in final round

Michael Lintorn / 10 May 2012 / Leave a comment

With Newcastle needing three results to go their way to claim third, Michael Lintorn will try to tempt you with some long-shot combinations for the Premier League's finale.Read more »

Horse Betting: Hadron for hard run

Timeform / 10 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe believes progressive colt Hadron can bring up his second win in today's Tanya Daniels Good Guys Handicap at Ballarat.Read more »

Golf Betting: TPC Sawgrass

Paul Krishnamurty / 10 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Profit isn't always about winning, and Paul Krishnamurty has five golfers this week at Sawgrass who by just getting into contention or finishing high on the leaderboard will rake in some dollars. Read more »

IPL Betting: Warner up the order for Delhi

Paul Bugeja / 10 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Ed Hawkins previews the contest between the Deccan Chargers and Delhi Daredevils in Hyderabad.Read more »

EPL Betting: Man U for title

The Betfair Contrarian / 10 May 2012 / Leave a comment

The odds may be against them, but the Betfair Contrarian just can't bet against Manchester United in the Premier League Title match, and here's why.... Read more »

Horse Betting: Chester, UK

Paul Bugeja / 09 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Ryan Moore analyses five horses he will ride at Chester on Wednesday afternoon (UK Time).Read more »

NRL Betting: Broncos to face up to bogey

David Murdoch / 09 May 2012 / Leave a comment

David Murdoch is going with a tight win for the Broncos at Fortress Suncorp when they face their bogey team in the Sea Eagles during their Friday night NRL match-up.Read more »

NRL Betting: Low voltage Eels no competition

James Sweeney / 09 May 2012 / Leave a comment

James Sweeney is disgusted by the Eels showing this season, and sees them getting slammed again in their NRL match up this weekend against the Raiders.Read more »

EPL Betting: Ups and downs of relegation

Paul Bugeja / 09 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Michael Symons is fairly sure once the dust settles on relegation, some fans will have accepted it with defiant outbursts of song, while others be ready to pelt their manager with rotten fruit. Read more »

IPL Betting: All in the toss

Rowan Williams / 09 May 2012 / Leave a comment

When the Mumbai Indians meet the Royal Challengers Bangalore in their next IPL match, Rowan Williams advises waiting until after the toss before placing your bets. Read more »

Horse Betting: Parquetry to piece together win

Timeform / 09 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe focuses his daily racing preview on promising galloper Parquetry in today's Tom Brassel Memorial Handicap. Read more »

Who will be The Voice?

Paul Bugeja / 09 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Video may have killed the radio star, but TV is about to make someone famous again, and Paul Bugeja thinks it will be Nine's latest offering The Voice where this will happen.Read more »

NBA Betting: Nuggets lack star power

Matthew Reid / 08 May 2012 / Leave a comment

An impressive Lakers look the goods to Matt Reid to progress further in the NBA play-offs on Wednesday morning (AEDT) when they meet the Denver Nuggets.Read more »

Cricket Betting: Gayle must play

Frank Gregan / 08 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Frank Gregan feels it would be a travesty for Chris Gayle not to play in the Test Series against England, and that the game will be much better for it if he does.Read more »

Golf Betting: Falling Fowl of McIlroy

Paul Bugeja / 08 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Looking back over the last week, Steve Rawlings has a hunch the golfing world could be witnessing the start of one of it's great rivalries.Read more »

Horse Betting: Neona on the up

Timeform / 08 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Gary Crispe of Timeform heads to Bairnsdale today where he believes honest three-year-old Neona can bring up a fresh-up win in today's LV Express Handicap. Read more »

Tennis Betting: Fed the value on blue at Madrid

Sean Calvert / 08 May 2012 / Leave a comment

The blue clay of Madrid will be a defining feature of the Open, and Sean Calvert sees Rafa and the Fed benefitting most of all.Read more »

EPL Betting: And the report card reads...

Ralph Ellis / 08 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Looking back over the penultimate round of the Premier League, Ralph Ellis can only imagine what several managers might be filing in their end of season reports.Read more »

Tennis Betting: Primed for French Open

Paul Bugeja / 07 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Guy McCrea thinks the one Grand Slam that Maria Sharapova has been unable to snare, the French Open, is finally within her grasp.Read more »

EPL Betting: Season not over til it's over

Richard Aikman / 07 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Richard Aikman analyses what's been a strange Premier League season, and is still predicting a few twists ahead as it winds to a close. Read more »

IPL Betting: Delhi sitting pretty

Richard O’Hagan / 07 May 2012 / Leave a comment

In the IPL match-up of the Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, Richard O'Hagan has a few recommended tasty bets to sink your teeth into.Read more »

Horse Betting: Nothing Discreet about this filly

Timeform / 07 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe focuses his daily preview on promising filly Discreet as able to overcome a wide gate and take out today's $150,000 rich CFMEU Mining & Enery QTIS 600 Plate on a huge card at Ipswich. Read more »

EPL Betting: Man City two goals closer to title

Mike Norman / 07 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Manchester City are on the brink of Premier League title after showing how it's done in their defeat of Newcastle on the weekend. Read more »

Horse Betting: No Maybes about a win in Guineas

Paul Bugeja / 06 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Ryan Moore expects Maybe to be the horse to beat in the Newmarket (UK) 1000 Guineas.Read more »

MotoGP Betting: Stoner will fly despite flu

Paul Bugeja / 06 May 2012 / Leave a comment

The flu may have tried to lay Casey Stoner low this week, but Trent Burton still imagines the Aussie will be full of determination to record a Premier Class victory at the one track he has been unable to.Read more »

EPL Betting: A deadly partnership

Lee Dixon / 06 May 2012 / Leave a comment

In a match that means a huge amount to both sides, Lee Dixon still fancies Manchester City to pick up another win in pursuit of their first Premier League title. Read more »

FA Cup Betting: Win for Chelsea spells bigger loss for Arsenal

Mike Norman / 06 May 2012 / Leave a comment

With their loss in the FA Cup, Arsenal have thrown away a golden opportunity that would have guaranteed them a place in Champions League football next season. Read more »

NRL Betting: Inglis to rack up another?

David Murdoch / 06 May 2012 / Leave a comment

In a fairly tight game, David Murdoch thinks Greg Inglis might be the lucky charm who gets the Rabbitohs over the line when they meet the Sharks in their Monday night NRL match-up.Read more »

IPL Betting: Dravid to impress again?

Paul Bugeja / 05 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Ed Hawkins previews the King's XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals contest in Mohali.Read more »

Horse Betting: Deserving Guineas favourite

Paul Bugeja / 05 May 2012 / Leave a comment

In a classic weekend at Newmarket, Jamie Lynch and just about every other horse race commentator has eyes for one horse only...but will it come through?Read more »

FA Cup Betting: Drogba the key to Chelsea win

Paul Bugeja / 05 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Going by the Opta Stats, Chelsea's FA Cup record makes them the likely winner in this weekend's FA Cup final.Read more »

La Liga Betting: Ronaldo v Messi

Paul Bugeja / 05 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Tobias Gourlay believes Real, and especially their star man, will remain fully motivated against Granada in their La Liga match this weekend, even if they are the champions. Read more »

Horse Betting: Newmarket 2000 Guineas (UK)

Timeform / 05 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's ABC rundown of the first classic of the British season, the Newmarket 2000 Guineas.Read more »

FA Cup Betting: Suarez the danger man

Lee Dixon / 05 May 2012 / Leave a comment

With Chelsea looking the more tired of the two FA Cup finalists, Lee Dixon firmly believes Liverpool can strike first and take the game into extra time. Read more »

Horse Betting: Moody Lights up Hollindale

Timeform / 05 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe finds this afternoon's Hollindale Stakes a great way to start off the Brisbane winter carnival, answering some questions for connections about their runners and likely targets in the weeks ahead.Read more »

AFL Betting: Depleted Eagles to be challenged

David Murdoch / 05 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Going into their AFL match against the Kangaroos, David Murdoch poses the question: how many of the West Coast Eagles stars can they lose without their depth being severely tested?Read more »

Horse Betting: Hollindale Stakes preview

Brad Thompson / 05 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Brad Thompson sees Fruehling in the Hollindale Stakes as the best way to get in front early on in a program on Saturday at Gold Coast that has the potential to further enhance the staying credentials of a pair of Anthony Freedman-trained imports.Read more »

EPL Betting: Keep an eye on Vermalen

Lee Dixon / 04 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Lee Dixon believes Thoman Vermaelen is the man who will help Arsenal to pick up another three points when they meet Norwich in this weekend's Premier League.Read more »

FA Cup Betting: Can Chelsea ignore Torres?

Paul Bugeja / 04 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Going into the FA Cup Final, will Chelsea find a way to select both goal-scorers Didier Drogba and Fernando Torres in its effort to beat Liverpool?Read more »

IPL Betting: Super Kings need to win

Paul Bugeja / 04 May 2012 / Leave a comment

The Super Kings look to Tobias Gourlay as though they might be dethroned at home in their next IPL match-up against the Chargers. Read more »

Horse Betting: Strike it lucky with Beirne

Dominic Beirne / 04 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Dominic Beirne, our horse betting In-Former, brings you his Friday preview, focussing on some of the big weekend races at Morphetville and Gold Coast.Read more »

FA Cup Betting: Stats point to Chelsea champions

Matthew Walton / 04 May 2012 / Leave a comment

After pouring through a plethora of data ahead of the FA Cup final, Magic Matthew Walton fancies a Chelsea win in a low-scoring encounter. Read more »

Horse Betting: Leviosa heading to $100K

Timeform / 04 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe focuses his daily preview on talented filly Leviosa in today's Arrowfield Autumn Sprint.Read more »

Super Rugby Betting: High scorer in Melbourne

Matthew Burke / 04 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Matt Burke doesn't see home ground advantage as having much impact on the Super Rugby match-up between the Rebels and the Bulls.Read more »

AFL Betting: Bomber bounce

Mark Ricciuto / 04 May 2012 / Leave a comment

AFL In-Former Mark Ricciuto warns Brisbane Lions to prepare themselves for a hungry Bombers outfit looking to avenge their one-point Anzac Day loss when the sides meet in their AFL match-up this weekend.Read more »

FA Cup Betting: di Matteo doing fine

Paul Bugeja / 04 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Andrew Atherley has poured over 20 years of FA Cup Final stats and the head-to-heads between Chelsea and Liverpool, with the sad conclusion that Saturday's game will be a low scoring affair. Read more »

AFL Betting: Dees finding some spirit

Cliff Bingham / 04 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Cliff Bingham previews several games from this weekend's round of the AFL.Read more »

FA Cup Betting: Liverpool to lose momentum?

Paul Bugeja / 04 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Kenny Dalglish was furious with Liverpool's showing against Fulham and Michael Symons wonders just how damaging it might be to their FA Cup chances.Read more »

NBA Betting: Thunderous talent to move forward

Matthew Reid / 03 May 2012 / Leave a comment

After two incredibly close games in Oklahoma City to open the series, the Mavericks and Thunder head to Dallas where Matt Reid expects another tight one.Read more »

Cycling Betting: 2012 Giro d'Italia

Paul Bugeja / 03 May 2012 / Leave a comment

In his preview of the Giro d'Italia, the Tour Connoisseur looks over the field of a three-week race that will sorely try its competitors.Read more »

IPL Betting: Sourav to lead revival

Andrew Hughes / 03 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Andrew Hughes has watched Pune slide down the table, but has a feeling they can get their IPL campaign back on track against Mumbai in their next IPL match-up. Read more »

AFL Betting: Don't give up on Doggies yet

David Murdoch / 03 May 2012 / Leave a comment

With the Western Bulldogs finding a little form after back-to-back victories, David Murdoch urges you not to completely write them off even though they meet a Magpies team regaining some big guns in their Friday night AFL match-up.Read more »

Horse Betting: 2000 Guineas

Timeform / 03 May 2012 / Leave a comment

With the first classic of the UK season upon us, the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on May 5, Timeform's Matt Gardner takes a look at the field.Read more »

Horse Betting: Mister on track for biggest win

Timeform / 03 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe takes us to the final day of Warrnambool to focus on progressive galloper Mr O'Ceirin in race 8 on today's card. Read more »

NRL Betting: Broncos short but sweet

Matt Adamson / 03 May 2012 / Leave a comment

It could be 'upset weekend' in quite a few NRL games, and In-Former Matt Adamson is here to guide you in the right direction before laying down your dollar.Read more »

EPL Betting: Newcastle's stunning win

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 03 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Papiss Cisse scored two goals away at Stamford Bridge yesterday in the Premier League match against Chelsea, giving Newcastle a chance of making the Champions League next year. Read more »

NRL Betting: Cowboys hungry for home win

David Murdoch / 03 May 2012 / Leave a comment

The Dragons might have had the wood over the Cowboys in recent NRL match-ups, but David Murdoch senses it's time for the Queenslanders to rise for a home victory.Read more »

Golf Betting: Wells Fargo Championship

Paul Bugeja / 02 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Steve Rawlings believes Phil Mickelson's the pick for the punter once again at Quail Hollow, a course where only the best will survive the Wells Fargo Championship Read more »

NRL Betting: Big win across ditch for Broncos

James Sweeney / 02 May 2012 / Leave a comment

James Sweeney is predicting a couple of blow-outs and tight tussle in his preview of this weekend's NRL games.Read more »

Tennis Betting: Andy must change approach

Ralph Ellis / 02 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Andy Murray isn't developing a winning mentality by staying out of tournaments he should be playing, and Ralph Ellis thinks this is why he may well never win that elusive Grand Slam.Read more »

Cricket Betting: Conditions to favour England

Frank Gregan / 02 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Frank Gregan believes Darren Sammy and the West Indies are bound to struggle when English conditions weigh heavily in the home side's favour once the Test series starts.Read more »

Golf Betting: Haas the outside chance at Wells

Mark Allen / 02 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Betfair's golf In-Former Mark Allen gives you his rundown on the Wells Fargo Championship.Read more »

NBA Betting: Championship feel the Heat

Ed Wyatt / 02 May 2012 / Leave a comment

The shortened NBA season has finally come to an end, and with four best-of-seven series in each conference, Ed Wyatt, our US Sports In-former, has a range of options for who might come out on top.Read more »

Horse Betting: Second Effort first rate

Timeform / 02 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Timeform's Gary Crispe focuses his daily preview on talented galloper Second Effort in today's Midfield Group Wangoom Handicap at Warrnambool.Read more »

EPL Betting: Spurs must work hard to beat Bolton

Lee Dixon / 02 May 2012 / Leave a comment

Although full of praise for veteran Spurs keeper Brad Friedel and Emmanuel Adebayor, Lee Dixon still believes Bolton can grab at least a point to help ease their relegation fears when they meet Tottenham in their next Premier League match up. Read more »

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