Date & Time
of entry |
Sport |
Event |
Selection |
Comments |
Bet |
Result |
Balance |
| 19.1.06 |
13.03 |
Freestyle Skiing |
Winter Olympics Mens Aerials |
Kyle Nissen & Dmitri Dashinski |
We make these 2 the 1st and 2nd favourites for the event - Dashinski has been particularly impressive going 2/1/3/1 in his 4 World Cup events this year. |
1/4 pt 14/1 Nissen and 1/2 pt 8/1 Dashinski Betandwin |
Lost |
-24.2 |
| 5.1.06 |
15.53 |
Womens Curling |
Winter Olympics |
Switzerland |
Switzerland were runners-up in 02 and played well in the recent Euro Champs - the price is simply too big (anything over 10/1 is worth a bet) |
1/2 pt 18/1 Pinnacle |
Lost |
-23.45 |
| 5.1.06 |
15.53 |
Mens Curling |
Winter Olympics |
Norway and Sweden |
Norway have a great Olympic pedigree and are defending champions.They recently beat Sewden in the Euro Champs final and the price on Canada is too short. |
1/2 pt on each 9/1 Pinnacle |
Lost |
-22.95 |
| 30.1.06 |
22.23 |
Freestyle Skiing |
Olympics - Mens Moguls |
Dale Begg-Smith |
The young Australian is has been almost unbeatable in World Cup events of late and he really should be a lot shorter.The bet would be bigger but the max is not great. |
1/2 pt 4/1 Bet365 |
1st |
-21.95 |
| 21.1.06 |
17.25 |
Entertainment |
BAFTAS Best Actress |
Rachel Weisz |
We have a theory about the BAFTAS which has heavily influenced our selections - |
1/2 pt 11/2 Paddy Power |
Lost |
-23.95 |
| 21.1.06 |
17.25 |
Entertainment |
BAFTAS Best Actor |
Ralph Fiennes |
- If you look at the prices issued by Paddy Power they are simply copying the Oscars prices where there are many short priced favourites - |
1/4 pt 12/1 Paddy Power |
Lost |
-23.45 |
| 21.1.06 |
17.25 |
Entertainment |
BAFTAS Best Director |
Fernando Meirelles |
- however past results show that the winners of Oscars and BAFTAS rarely correspond - |
1/2 pt 8/1 Paddy Power |
Lost |
-23.2 |
| 21.1.06 |
17.25 |
Entertainment |
BAFTAS Best Film |
The Constant Gardener |
- indeed they heavily favour films with a "British" angle and this film is the best British film of the year. |
1/2 pt 7/1 Paddy Power |
Lost |
-22.7 |
| 8.1.06 |
17.30 |
Skiing |
Winter Olympics - Womens Downhill |
Renate Goetschl |
Admittedly the Austrian has been poor this season as she has been struggling with new skis but she still has a while left and this price could prove to be massive. |
1/2 pt ew 20/1 Ladbrokes 1/4 3 |
Lost |
-22.2 |
| 31.1.06 |
08.30 |
Golf |
ANZ Ladies Masters |
Hee Young Park |
Too big a price for Korean rookie of the year who finished 3rd in Thailand and 4th in the LPGA Nine Bridges event |
1/2 pt win 80/1 1 pt top 5 20/1 Centrebet |
Lost |
-21.2 |
| 30.1.06 |
16.11 |
Golf |
FBR Open |
Jonathan Kaye |
Rather annoyed at dropping Kaye last week when he finished with a late rattle of 5 straight birdies to finish t4th.Hopefully that will give him a confidence boost coming into an event he won 2 years ago. |
1/2 pt ew 80/1 Ladbrokes 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-19.7 |
| 30.1.06 |
16.11 |
Golf |
FBR Open |
Mike Weir |
If his last showing of 5th at the Bob Hope is a true indication he is back to form then he will not be this price for some time to come |
1/2 pt ew 66/1 Blue Square 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-18.7 |
| 30.1.06 |
12.41 |
Golf |
Dubai Desert Classic |
Nick Dougherty |
Typically we left him out last week and he finished 4th so we were quite suprised to see such large odds this morning for the man who finished 6th here last year |
1/2 pt ew 80/1 Ladbrokes 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-17.7 |
| 30.1.06 |
12.41 |
Golf |
Dubai Desert Classic |
Graeme Storm |
Top 10 last week in Qatar in a strong field, his 2 top 5's last season came in big events and his Challenge Tour win was in the desert of Morocco |
1/4 pt ew 200/1 1/4 5 + 1/2 pt top 10 20/1 Stan James |
Lost |
-16.7 |
| 30.1.06 |
12.20 |
Golf |
British Open Qualifier Australia |
Martin Doyle |
Thre consecutive top 10's in Australian Opens is more than most of this field can boast + he has been 5th and 4th in the last 2 of these. |
1/2 pt ew 25/1 Skybet 1/4 4 |
Lost |
-15.7 |
| 30.1.06 |
12.00 |
Golf |
Dubai Desert Classic |
Ricardo Gonzalez |
OK - so Tiger Woods is playing this week but this does nt make the man who has finished 4th in each of the first 2 desert events a 100/1 shot |
1/2 pt ew 100/1 Sporting Odds 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-14.7 |
| 28.1.06 |
21.23 |
Skiing |
Mens Super G Garmisch |
K A Aamodt |
A play on the price - the double Olympic champion at this sdiscipline has been performing well and should be under 10/1 |
1/4 pt ew 20/1 Ladbrokes 1/5 3 |
3rd |
-13.7 |
| 27.1.06 |
10.49 |
Golf |
Buick Invitational |
Shigeki Maruyama |
Maruyama played the tough course well in level par yesterday - in fact he normally plays that course well - as 2 top 5's here in recent years demonstrate.If he can put in a low round on the easier course today then he will certainly be challenging. |
1/4 pt win 80/1 1/2 pt top 5 16/1 Centrebet |
Lost |
-14.45 |
| 24.1.06 |
21.16 |
Golf |
Qatar Masters |
Jean Francois Remesy |
The Frenchman often boasts some solid early season form (including a 2nd place here) and this quote is just too big to resist on a man who knows how to win. |
1/4 pt ew 150/1 Sporting Odds Stan James 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-13.7 |
| 24.1.06 |
21.16 |
Golf |
Qatar Masters |
John Bickerton |
Bickerton is a player who seems to play a few courses well and the rest poorly.With 3 top 10's from 6 visits this is one of the former and he actually played well in Abu Dhabi last week. |
1/2 pt top 10 18/1 Paddy Power |
Lost |
-13.2 |
| 24.1.06 |
18.44 |
Golf |
Turtle Bay Championship |
David Ishii |
The Hawaiian player gets an invite this week to play on the Seniors tour.It must be remembered he won the Hawaiin Open on the PGA tour - indeed 2 weeks ago he Monday qualified and only missed the cut by 1 in that event.. |
1/4 pt ew 125/1 Skybet 1/4 5 (150/1 Betfred but 4 places) |
Lost |
-12.7 |
| 24.1.06 |
17.43 |
Golf |
Buick Invitational |
Kevin Sutherland |
With his record in California in general and his course form in particular Sutherland is an automatic pick at these odds. |
1/4 pt ew 200/1 Sporting Odds 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-12.2 |
| 23.1.06 |
22.43 |
Golf |
Buick Invitational without Woods |
Bubba Watson |
Trying not to get over-excited about the player who finished 4th at the Sony but with his length and putting his game, in theory, should be taylormade for the Torrey Pines courses.With Woods' record here this seems the best option. |
1/2 pt ew 100/1 Stan James 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-11.7 |
| 23.1.06 |
18.02 |
Golf |
Qatar Masters |
Niclas Fasth |
Fasth always gives a rollercoaster ride for your money but he did win twice last year and was in 2nd going into the final round here before blowing up.He had a very poor 1st round last week but that was due to having a very rusty 35 putts! |
1/2 pt ew 80/1 Ladbrokes 1/4 5 |
1/4 5
t4th |
-10.7 |
| 23.1.06 |
15.02 |
Golf |
Qatar Masters |
Raphael Jacquelin |
We will stick with the Frenchman again this week as he didn't play too badly last week.With finishes of 8th and 3rd in the last 2 seasons here he is clearly at home in Doha. |
1/2 pt ew 80/1 Sporting Odds 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-14.95 |
| 4.1.06 |
11.30 |
Tennis |
Womens Australian Open |
Martina Hingis |
If she is back to anywhere near her form of 3 years ago before injury took its toll then she will go off in single figures - she appeared in 6 straight Australian Open finals winning 3 of them. |
1/2 pt ew 33/1 Eurobet 1/2 1,2 |
Lost |
-13.95 |
| 19.1.06 |
13.36 |
Skiing |
Womens Downhill St Moritz |
The Field |
The actual play is on Nicole Hosp who just comfortably won the training run - as well she might - she was here last week for 2 Downhills at a lower level finishing 4th and 1st |
1/2 pt Admiral 14/1 |
Lost |
-12.95 |
| 17.1.06 |
11.03 |
Golf |
Abu Dhabi Classic |
Raphael Jacquelin |
The Frenchman finally got a win under his belt on the Euro tour and should be raring to go.A solid early season and desert performer he should give a good account of himself |
1/4 pt ew 80/1 Ladbrokes
Sporting Odds 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-12.45 |
| 17.1.06 |
11.03 |
Golf |
Abu Dhabi Classic |
Anders Hansen |
Hansen has some solid desert form over the years and although he rarely wins he is a sound ew bet at 3 figure odds |
1/4 pt ew 100/1 Sporting Odds 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-11.95 |
| 16.1.06 |
21.15 |
Golf |
Bob Hope Chrysler Classic |
Justin Rose |
Over the pond another young player catches our eye.He has played well in the US with numerous top 6 finishes including in a pro-am last season.He opened with a 65 last year but faded, however we expect more this time round |
1/2 pt ew 80/1 Betfred 1/5 6 |
Lost |
-11.45 |
| 16.1.06 |
21.15 |
Golf |
Abu Dhabi Classic |
Nick Dougherty |
The young Englishman started his season with a bang last year with a 4th place and then a win.The rest of his best results came in the bigger events including a 6th in Dubai and a 3rd in the Tournament of Champions in China.He has finally matured and odds like this will be unusual during the coming years |
1 pt ew 66/1 Ladbrokes 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-10.45 |
| 16.1.06 |
18.09 |
Golf |
Abu Dhabi Classic |
Gregory Havret |
The Frenchman played well in the 2 desert events last season finishing 5th and 8th, he was 5th in his last event before Christmas and was 2nd first time out last season |
1/4 pt ew 125/1 Sporting Odds 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-8.45 |
| 16.1.06 |
17.15 |
Golf |
Bob Hope Chrysler Classic |
Jonathan Kaye |
Sticking with Kaye who played well tee to green last week but seemed rusty around the green. He can boast some solid course form with an 8th and 4th here in the last 3 years. |
1/2 pt ew 100/1 Victor Chandler 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-7.95 |
| 16.1.06 |
16.08 |
Golf |
Bob Hope Chrysler Classic |
J L Lewis |
A simple play on the price - too big for a proven winner with a decent long term record in this event |
1/4 pt ew 150/1 Sporting Odds 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-6.95 |
| 9.1.06 |
15.25 |
Golf |
Sony Open |
Stewart Cink |
Cink was largely disappointing last season but did finish 3rd in his last event.A dual winner of the MCI also played on the coast - he finally got to grips with the course here last year finishing 5th |
1/2 pt ew 50/1 Ladbrokes 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-6.45 |
| 9.1.06 |
13.15 |
Golf |
Sony Open |
Jerry Kelly |
With course form of 55/9/29/1/4/5 before he missed the cut last season we can safely say Kelly likes it here.We are willing to forgive him that blip because if it wasn't for that he would be half this price which we believe is more realistic |
1/2 pt ew 80/1 Sporting Odds 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-5.45 |
| 14.1.06 |
20.20 |
Skiing |
Womens Super G Bad Kleinkirchheim |
Fraenzi Aufdenblatten |
With a 3rd and a 5th in the 2 Downhills from this venue and a 4th in the last Super G this seems a price worth taking |
1/4 pt win 25/1 1/2 pt place 6/1 Bet365 |
Lost |
-4.45 |
| 12.1.06 |
15.35 |
Skiing |
Mens Downhill Wengen |
Marco Buechel |
In good form in the Downhill events this season including a win he has been excellent in the training runs. |
1 pt win 10/1 Pinnacle |
Lost |
-3.7 |
| 12.1.06 |
13.25 |
Skiing |
Womens Downhill Bad Kleinkirchheim |
Janica Kostelic |
We were toying with the idea of betting Berthod who has been very impressive in all 3 training runs but Kostelic was 2nd today and this seems a big price for her - even though it is not her strongest discipline she is World Champion! |
1/4 pt ew 20/1 Ladbrokes 1/5 3 |
Lost (4th!) |
-2.7 |
| 10.1.06 |
15.40 |
Skiing |
Womens Downhill Bad Kleinkirchheim |
Renate Goetschl |
In the first training run today she finished 3rd if this is the first sign of a return to form the price from Ladbrokes is huge |
1/2 pt ew 8/1 Ladbrokes 1/5 3 |
Lost |
-2.2 |
| 10.1.06 |
10.50 |
Golf |
Sony Open |
Jonathan Kaye |
Maybe a surprising pick but this 2 time tour winner has played some good rounds of golf round here and started last season with a 2nd place in the Mercedes |
1/2 pt ew 125/1 Generally available 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-1.2 |
| 10.1.06 |
10.50 |
Golf |
Sony Open |
Shigeki Maruyama |
He will certainly be keen to win for the Japanese sponsors and can boast good course form on a par 70 course which suits his game |
1/2 pt ew 40/1 Betfred 1/5 6 |
Lost |
-0.2 |
| 3.1.06 |
21.10 |
Golf |
Mercedes Championship top US |
Vaughan Taylor |
The young American has met with great success in the last few years winning in Reno 2 years running.Last year here he finished 8th (4th top US) and with the biggest challenge likely to come from overseas players that is the best market to bet him in. |
1/2 pt ew 33/1 Paddy Power 1/5 4 |
2nd |
+0.8 |
| 6.1.06 |
17.40 |
Skiing |
Mens Slalom Adelboden |
Thomas Grandi |
Here's hoping he really does hold his form as this price really is out of line for the man who went 4/2 in the 2 slalom runs before the Chritmas break |
1/4 pt ew 25/1 Ladbrokes 1/5 3 |
Lost |
-2.0 |
| 6.1.06 |
13.40 |
Skiing |
Mens Giant Slalom Adelboden |
Thomas Grandi |
If Grandi can maintain the form he showed before Christmas then this is a big price on the man who won 2 GS last season |
1/2 pt win 20/1 Sporting Odds 1/2 pt top 3 9/2 Betandwin |
Lost |
-1.5 |
| 5.1.06 |
11.55 |
Skiing |
Ladies Slalom Zagreb |
Sarah Schleper |
She hasn't done much this season but goes off 1st tonight, was 2nd fastest in the 1st run here last year and did win a slalom race in March.We will stick with the place option but couldn't but you off the win. |
1/2 pt top 3 19/1 Betandwin |
Lost |
-0.5 |
