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Date & Time
of entry |
Sport |
Event |
Selection |
Comments |
Bet |
Result |
Balance |
| 29.1.07 |
17.15 |
Golf |
FBR Open |
Jeff Quinney |
A hugely promising player who might be just about to fulfill his immense potential with top 7 finsihes in his last 2 events.He is bound to get huge support this week as a graduate of the University of Arizona in an event which always has a raucous atmosphere. |
1/2 pt ew 100/1 Betdirect 1/4 5 |
3rd |
+16.54 |
| 29.1.07 |
18.58 |
Golf |
FBR Open |
Alejandro Canizares |
Some of you may remember the Spaniard who we tipped up at 400/1 the week before he won in Russia!Some of you may think what is he doing in the US this week - well like Quinney he is a graduate of the Arizona University.A bit of a tall order but never say never with this young player. |
1/10 pt win 249/1 1/4 pt top 5 49/1 Unibet |
Lost |
+4.54 |
| 30.1.07 |
10.15 |
Golf |
FBR Open |
Dean Wilson |
Wilson has had an indifferent start to the year - especially in his home events on Hawaii - but we have a feeling he struggles in the wind - as shown by his poor final round at the Bob Hope.However he does have a very solid record in these desert events including a 10th place finsih here last year. |
1/5 pt ew 150/1 Betfred 1/5 6 |
Lost |
+4.89 |
| 30.1.07 |
15.10 |
Golf |
FBR Open |
Steve Stricker |
We are going to stick with Strikcer once again - we did have our doubts last week as he had never performed that great at Torrey Pines in his prime but he only missed the cut on the mark.He has had some solid finishes here over the years including shooting 62 twice here before |
1/2 pt ew 66/1 Generally Available 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+5.29 |
| 30.1.07 |
21.03 |
Golf |
Colombian Masters |
Jesus Amaya |
The Colombian number 1 player has to be worth a small punt in his home event - he has won many times in his home country and many times on the Tour de las Americas.He is worth a small risk against an odd assortment of players from many tours! |
1/5 pt ew 66/1 Skybet 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+6.29 |
| 30.1.07 |
14.52 |
Golf |
Dubai Desert Classic without Woods |
Hideto Tanihara |
With the wins of Yang and Singh at the end of last season we think that some Japanese form needs to be re-evaluated.Tanihara is still young and a multiple winner in his homeland and was an impressive 5th in the Open. When you look at Dubai winners - Woods,Els,Bjorn and O'Meara you do get the impression that good links players go well here. |
1/4 pt ew 175/1 Skybet 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+6.69 |
| 30.1.07 |
13.57 |
Golf |
Womens Australian Open |
Amy Yang |
Very annoyed they are not offering a place market as this would be a much bigger bet.Thegreek obviously haven't done their homework on the youngster who burst onto the scene winning the Australian Masters last year and she later finished 4th in Dubai. |
1/4 pt win 85.5/1 Thegreek |
Lost |
+7.19 |
| 29.1.07 |
17.38 |
Golf |
FBR Open |
Mark Calcavechia |
The veteran has been playing really well this season with 8th and 4th place finishes since the tour hit California so he comes to one of his best events in top form - absolute madness to offer odds this big on a player whoknows how to win here. |
1/4 pt ew 80/1 Tote 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+7.44 |
| 29.1.07 |
15.52 |
Golf |
Dubai Desert Classic |
Andres Romero |
Suddenly appeared on the main golfing scene last summer with a 2nd at Loch Lomond followed by a top 10 in the Open and 4th in the Deutsche Bank- very impressive stuff.He has been preety quiet since but came back to life last week with a 7th place finish and obviously isn't scared to mix it with the big players. |
1/5 pt ew 150/1 BlueSquare 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+7.94 |
| 29.1.07 |
14.02 |
Golf |
Dubai Desert Classic |
Paul McGinley |
A solid enough start to his season last week with a top 20 finish in Qatar.H ecertainly has a brilliant record over the years in Dubai and even with Tiger in the field these odds are just too big - especially on the place part. |
1/4 pt ew 100/1 Sporting Odds 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+8.34 |
| 22.1.07 |
17.24 |
Golf |
Buick Invitational |
Troy Matteson |
Matteson enjoyed a stellar autumn on tour with 5 straight top 10's including a win and a runner-up slot.A 28th place finish here on his debut last season was one of his best early season performances showing he can play the courses |
1/4 pt ew 125/1 Blue Square 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+8.84 |
| 24.1.07 |
10.25 |
Golf |
Buick Invitational Without Woods |
Andrew Buckle |
Buckle like Stadler has won Junior World titles here at Torrey Pines - indeed twice.
He has made a very solid start to his PGA career the last 2 weeks and it is about time he started making up for lost time as he is a very talented player |
1/5 pt ew 100/1 Generally Available 1/4 5 |
t3rd |
+9.34 |
| 24.1.07 |
10.25 |
Golf |
Buick Invitational Without Woods |
Kevin Stadler |
We were waiting on the tee times for betting our outsider picks - wanting them to play the easier course first.I know we have been picking Stadler on a regular basis and this will probably be our last time on a course he has done well on in the past and where he won a Junior World Championship. |
1/5 pt ew 150/1 Stan James Victor Chandler 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+4.54 |
| 23.1.07 |
20.08 |
Golf |
Panama Championship |
Mario Tiziani |
We are very keen on Tiziani for a number of reasons. Last year he was 6th here on his seasonal debut and in 03 and 02 he was 8th and won the Panama Open on his first appearance.He certainly goes well fresh as in 04 he was 2nd on the Canadian Tour and his win in Ontario came after a 6 week break.Hopefully he will pick up some inspiration from Stricker - after all his sister is married to him and Tiziani Snr coaches them both. |
3/4 pt ew 66/1 Generally Available 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+4.94 |
| 22.1.07 |
17.22 |
Golf |
Buick Invitational |
Steve Stricker |
Whilst not on our original list this week we just cannot resist a bet at these odds.In his last 6 events he has not been out of the top 12 and even though when in his prime this was not his best event his odds should be no higher than 40/1 |
1/4 pt ew 80/1 Blue Square 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+6.44 |
| 23.1.07 |
17.08 |
Golf |
Dimension Data Pro-Am |
Tyrone van Aswegen |
The young South African has had quite a successful US college career and lost here last season in a play-off after posting a best score of the final day but then having to wait til the following day for the round to complete.Has to be worth a small bet at these inflated odds. |
1/5 pt ew 100/1 Bet365 1/4 5 |
t5th |
+6.94 |
| 22.1.07 |
13.02 |
Golf |
Qatar Masters |
Richard Green |
Green can be a frustrating character and doesn't win as often as he should.He is however something of a desert specialist with a Dubai win and 3rd and 8th place finishes here in the past |
1/2 pt ew 66/1 Stan James 1/4 5 |
t4th |
+4.74 |
| 22.1.07 |
18.04 |
Golf |
Qatar Masters |
Nick Dougherty |
A big price on the young Englishman who has managed 2 top 5 finshes here in 5 starts.It really is about time he won again and has shown of late he is getting there - 2nd in NZ with a 3rd rd 79 and 11th last week - he is close to success. |
1/4 pt win 64/1 1/2 pt place 14/1 Unibet |
Lost |
-0.09 |
| 25.1.07 |
12.23 |
Alpine Skiing |
Mens Slalom Kitzbuehel |
Mario Matt |
A big price for the Austrian who stormed through the field in the slalom section of the Super combined in Wengen to win.He was 3rd in his last slalom World Cup race and when in such good form 2 years ago he was 2nd here. |
1/5 pt win 28/1 Stan James |
Lost (2nd!) |
+0.41 |
| 23.1.07 |
11.44 |
Golf |
Qatar Masters |
Phillip Price |
The Welshman said himself the desire to play has returned and he played solidly last week in Abu Dhabi.He has certainly been in the doldrums for some time not wanting to spend time away from his family and having a poor stint in the US.However if he has put that behind him he should go well in an event where he has finsihed 2nd before. |
1/4 pt ew 125/1 Generally Available 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+0.61 |
| 23.1.07 |
11.44 |
Golf |
Qatar Masters |
Seve Benson |
Seve who? we here you ask! Well he is a young English amateur who got into the event by way of winning the Qatar Amateur Open a few weeks ago on this Doha course.Big deal maybe but last time he got into a similar event was in Russia by way of winning the Russian Amateur on the same course - and then he finished 10th. |
1/5 pt top 10 80/1 Sportstab |
Lost |
+1.11 |
| 22.1.07 |
13.55 |
Golf |
Qatar Masters |
Jose Manuel Lara |
The Spaniard finally achieved his breakthrough win on the main tour in his final start of 2007 in Hong Kong.He certainly achieves plenty of top 6 finsihes -11 in his last 2 years Although he missed the cut last week his 2nd round was good and he did something similar when he played in Dubai in 04 and then finsihed 3rd here. |
1/4 pt ew 80/1 Betfred 1/5 6 |
Lost |
+1.31 |
| 21.1.07 |
14.40 |
Golf |
Bob Hope Classic |
Joe Durant |
OK he sits 5 shots off the lead going into the final round but there are a lot of "wobbly" players above him.He was in superb form in the autumn and has won here before so is worth a small risk at these odds |
1/4 pt win 40/1 The Greek |
Lost |
+1.81 |
| 17.1.07 |
12.47 |
Golf |
Bob Hope Classic |
John Mallinger |
Some of you might remember we picked the Californian native for the Q school where he did well to get his tour card and we vowed to follow him once the tour hit California.He has actually only just got in the field after a late withdrawal. |
1/10 pt win 500/1 1/5 pt top 5 125/1 Centrebet |
Lost |
+2.06 |
| 17.1.07 |
08.55 |
Golf |
Womens World Cup |
South Africa |
A small play at this price on the home team who have played together in the last 2 World Cups finishing 12th and then 7th.Asheligh Simon is still only 17 but is a huge prospect and the opposition is not that strong this year |
1/5 pt ew 100/1 Paddy Power 1/4 3 |
Lost |
+2.36 |
| 16.1.07 |
17.06 |
Golf |
Bob Hope Classic |
Mark Brooks |
Some people might say - Mark Brooks - are you mad!? Well we always look for a few reasons to back a player and we have come up with a few for Brooks this week.Firstly he is part of a group of players who haven't won since 1996 - also included are Pavin and Goydos - whose wins might inspire him.Secondly his 10 year exemption for winning the PGA has run out - he is no longer in the "comfort zone",and lastly he has won here before in 1996. |
1/10 pt win 600/1 Stan James 1/5 pt top 5 200/1 Centrebet |
Lost |
+2.76 |
| 16.1.07 |
09.26 |
Golf |
Bob Hope Classic |
Kevin Stadler |
We often try and find the X factor with players we back and Stadler certainly qualifies on that score this week.He certainly knows how to win and actually has a good record in pro-ams - the X factor - well dad Craig won this in 1980 - his first PGA tour win - and Kevin has proved before he can emulate his dad! |
1/5 pt ew 200/1 Stan James 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+3.06 |
| 15.1.07 |
20.21 |
Golf |
Bob Hope Classic |
Anthony Kim |
Kim has plenty of close associations with the local are and plenty of knowledge of the courses to be used this week.He surprised a lot of people when finishing 2nd in his debut on the PGA tour and we think he could well show up on the leaderboard this week. |
1/5 pt ew 125/1 Betfred 1/5 6 |
Lost |
+3.46 |
| 16.1.07 |
10.01 |
Golf |
Abu Dhabi |
Miguel Angel Jimenez |
A big price for a player with multiple wins on the European Tour.He finished last season well with a 6th in Hong Kong and when the sun is shining he can still compete with the best as shown by his 5th here and 4th in Dubai last season |
1/4 pt win 64/1 1/4 pt top 5 14/1 Unibet |
t2nd |
+3.86 |
| 16.1.07 |
09.26 |
Golf |
Abu Dhabi |
Notah Begay III |
|
Adding 1/5 pt win 300/1 & 1/5 pt top 5 60/1 Sportstab |
Lost |
+0.61 |
| 15.1.07 |
21.21 |
Golf |
Abu Dhabi |
Notah Begay III |
Begay came over to Europe and gained his tourcard by way of finishing 8th at the Q school.After undergoing years of pain with injuries we think that that move was certainly a statement of intent and he could be an interesting prospect on the European tour.If he really is over his troubles he could be a shock contender this week |
1/5 pt ew 175/1 Bet365 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+1.01 |
| 15.1.07 |
16.57 |
Golf |
Abu Dhabi |
Yasin Ali |
A small bet on a promising young English player who is based in the Gulf.He did meet with some success on the Asian tour towards the end of last season with 3 top 6 finsihes |
1/10 pt ew 400/1 1/4 5 & 1/4 pt top 10 28/1 Skybet |
Lost |
+1.41 |
| 15.1.07 |
15.37 |
Golf |
Abu Dhabi |
Jyoti Randhawa |
The Indian has always struggled a bit when the tour leaves the Far East although he proved when 6th here last season he can also play in the Middle East!
We think he is a player who could well be inspired by his compatriots' (Jeev Singh) exploits towards the end of last season. |
1/5 pt ew 100/1 William Hill 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+1.86 |
| 15.1.07 |
13.23 |
Golf |
Abu Dhabi |
Ricardo Gonzalez |
The Argentine shook off the rust by storming through the field on Sunday with a fine 65 in South Africa.Moving onto the desert swing he should be full of confidence as last season he was 4th here and then in Qatar |
1/4 pt ew 66/1 Betfred 1/5 6 |
Lost |
+2.26 |
| 08.01.07 |
15.45 |
Golf |
Sony Open |
Steve Stricker |
We have high hopes of Stricker this week.Last year he had no status on tour yet managed to eventually finish top 35 on the Money List with some excellent performances.He decided to start his campaign early this year and flew out to Hawaii a week early to practice.He hasn't played here for a while but can boast a 3rd and 7th place finish back in his prime |
1/2 pt ew 66/1 Betfred 1/5 6 |
t4th |
+2.76 |
| 08.01.07 |
15.45 |
Golf |
Sony Open |
Jerry Kelly |
We cannot leave out Kelly at this price who has 4 top 10 finishes round hee including a victory back in 02.Whilst not at his best last season he still managed to throw in 3 top 5 finishes and a 3 figure price has to be snapped up. |
1/4 pt ew 100/1 Betfred 1/5 6 |
Lost |
-1.59 |
| 08.01.07 |
22.00 |
Golf |
Sony Open |
Chris Couch |
Take away his poor 3rd round effort and Couch actually played very well on his Mercedes debut.We can neither confirm nor deny this fact but we believe Couch spent a lot of time in Hawaii in his younger days which could explain his 7th placed finish here on his PGA debut back in 1999. |
1/5 pt win 1/5 pt top 5 250/50 Sportstab |
Lost |
-1.09 |
| 08.01.07 |
15.45 |
Golf |
Sony Open |
Nathan Green |
Green enjoyed a fruitful "off season" campaign in Australia with finishes of 5/17/1/7 and should return to the PGA tour full of confidence.He had a brilliant season last year in the US (especially around par 70 courses) and its probably only a matter of time before he secures a win and why not here where he was 5th last year. |
1/4 pt ew 80/1 1/4 5 & 1/4 pt top 5 18/1 Betdirect |
Lost |
-0.69 |
| 08.01.07 |
15.45 |
Golf |
Sony Open |
Brett Quigley |
Bretts uncle Dana has always enjoyed early season success in Hawaii on the Seniors tour and twice his nephew has followed suit with top 5 finishes here in 98 and 05.After a poor start to last season he did eventually turn in 5 top 5 finishes and 80/1 is just too big a price. |
1/4 pt ew 80/1 Tote, Ladbrokes 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+0.06 |
| 13.1.07 |
20.10 |
Golf |
Joburg Open |
Maarten Lafeber |
In the clubhouse already sat on -8 Lafeber is not far off the lead or indeed the places.He has the advantage of only having to play 18 holes tomorrow and as we believe there is no re-rank after the 3rd round finishes he will be in the clubhouse again well before the current leaders.
He has played the tough East course exceptionally well and another round of -3 to -5 would give him an execellent chance. |
1/4 pt ew 66/1 Stan James 1/5 4 |
Lost |
+0.56 |
| 13.1.07 |
19.05 |
Alpine Skiing |
Mens Super Combined Wengen |
Peter Fill |
We are going to stick with the Italian who was 4th in Beaver Creek in the Super Combined and was 3rd in this event last season.We cannot understand why he is such a big price to place after todays effort. |
1/5 pt win 19/1 3/4 pt top 3 6/1 Bwin |
Lost |
+1.06 |
| 09.01.07 |
23.00 |
Golf |
Joburg Open |
Alastair Forsyth |
The one player we have kept coming back to is Forsyth in this poor event. He is very difficult to catch right but is a decent player on his day.He hasn't played in South Africa for a few years but on his seasonal debut in 04 he was 2nd in the SA Open and in 02 was 5th |
1/4 pt ew 80/1 Generally Available 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+2.01 |
| 09.01.07 |
16.00 |
Golf |
Joburg Open |
Patrik Sjoland |
Will take a small risk on the Swede who has re-dedicated himself to the game in the last few months.It has certainly paid dividends - regaining his card at Q school and the going a long way to keeping has card by finishing 3rd at the SOuth African Open.In his prime he would have been vying for favouritism in this weak field. |
1/5 pt ew 50/1 Coral 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+2.51 |
| 11.01.07 |
21.30 |
Alpine Skiing |
Mens Downhill Wengen |
Peter Fill |
In the 5 World Cup Downhills this season the young Italian has finished 3/4/15/15/2 and we are convinced it is only a matter of time before he wins one. Wengen could be the ideal spot for him as he has done really well here for the last 2 seasons |
1/4 pt win 19/1 1/2 pt top 3 5/1 Bwin |
3rd |
+2.91 |
| 11.01.07 |
11.07 |
Alpine Skiing |
Womens Downhill Altenmarkt-Zauchrnsee |
Andrea Fischbacher |
The young Austrian has been going well in DH races this season.She knows the hill very well having won or been placed in European Cup and National Championship races.She was 2nd in todays training run and worth a bet at these odds. |
1/5 pt win 40/1 Eurobet |
Lost |
+0.66 |
| 04.01.07 |
12.10 |
Golf |
Mercedes Championship |
Will Mackenzie |
One last bet for the week - looking at the courses he has performed well at - Summerlin and Reno would suggest the course could suit - add in the fact that although he has no course form but his caddie was a pro here and he is worth a small bet |
1/5 pt ew 150/1 Sporting Odds Stan James 1/4 4 |
t4th |
+0.86 |
| 02.01.07 |
14.45 |
Golf |
Mercedes Championship |
Brett Wetterich |
A play purely on the price - with 6 top 6 finishes last season including a win 80/1 in this field with Woods and Mickelson missing is simply crazy |
1/4 pt ew 80/1 Ladbrokes Sporting Odds 1/4 4 |
Lost |
-1.3 |
| 02.01.07 |
14.45 |
Golf |
Mercedes Championship |
Jeff Maggert |
Maggert seems to save his best for the big occasion mainly in Majors but could spring to life here if fit and raring to go.He has a fairly solid record in Hawaii and was midfield in 16th here in 2000 - however that was after shooting 80 in round 1 - his next 3 days were very solid and no player should really be 200/1 in this event |
1/5 pt ew 200/1 Skybet 1/4 4 |
Lost |
-0.8 |
| 02.01.07 |
14.45 |
Golf |
Mercedes Championship |
Corey Pavin |
People always say that Kapalua favours the big hitter - we would beg to differ in that the stats show Scrambling and PPR to be more important.Pavin is really short but is a very good putter and scrambler who has also won twice in Hawaii in his career |
1/5 pt ew 150/1 Skybet, Stan James 1/4 4 |
Lost |
-0.4 |
