Date & Time
of entry |
Sport |
Event |
Selection |
Comments |
Bet |
Result |
Balance |
| 14.11.06 |
17.01 |
Golf |
European Tour Order of Merit |
Marc Warren |
Warren has been impressive over the last few months and really could be one of the better young golfers on the European circuit this year |
1/4 pt ew 150/1 Betdirect Bet365 1/4 4 |
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| 14.11.06 |
17.01 |
Golf |
European Tour Order of Merit |
Yong-Eun Yang |
We just had to invest a little of our winnings on our favourite Korean! With his win in China he actually leads the OOM as he took automatic membership if the Euro tour.He also now gets to play wherever he likes and in all the big events - we are not sure Betdirect realise this! |
1/5 pt ew 200/1 Betdirect 1/4 4 |
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| 29.11.06 |
10.48 |
Alpine Skiing |
Womens Super G
Lake Louise |
Kelly Vanderbeek |
The Canadian skiing team are on a high after last weeks excellent performances on their home slopes.Kelly was 2nd in the first training run for the Downhill but we think Super G is her best event |
1/4 pt win 35/1 1/2 pt top 3 7/1 Bet365 |
3rd |
+109.56 |
| 28.11.06 |
20.17 |
Golf |
PGA Tour Q School |
John Mallinger |
There are two reasons to support Mallinger this week - firstly the local Californian loves playing in his home state and secondly he does well in qualifying events.He was medalist at the Canadian Q school,Monday qualified for the Buick Inv and made the cut,he won his Stage 1 event and was 3rd in Stage 2 all in California (he even qualified for the US Open this year) |
1/4 pt ew 125/1 Betdirect 1/4 6 |
Lost |
+106.31 |
| 27.11.06 |
17.25 |
Golf |
NZ Open |
Jarrod Moseley |
The Aussie has become a bit of a wanderer over the last few years but does still throw in the odd good performance as he did here when 7th in 05.He does however have a habit of playing certain courses well and we think he is still capable of winning. |
1/2 pt ew 66/1 Betfred 1/5 6 |
t2nd |
+106.81 |
| 28.11.06 |
14.31 |
Golf |
NZ Open |
Wade Ormsby |
Another of those players who has threatened to perform better than he actually does but his record in NZ is very good with finishes of c/5/7/c/4.He has lost his tour card and this event will give him his best chance of regaining it |
1/4 pt ew 80/1 Generally Available 1/4 5 |
t2nd |
+101.9 |
| 28.11.06 |
20.17 |
Golf |
PGA Tour Q School |
Prayad Marksaeng |
We have all seen what Far East golfers Singh and Yang have achieved in the last month and there is no reason why Marksaeng cannot continue the trait.
In his last 11 starts on the Asian/Japan tours he has had 5 top 5 finishes and he is bound to be inspired by feloow Thai golfer Ruangkit winning the Champions version. |
1/4 pt ew 66/1 Betdirect 1/4 6 |
Lost |
+98.9 |
| 28.11.06 |
14.31 |
Golf |
NZ Open |
Jarmo Sandelin |
The likeable Swede had been in the doldrums for some tine til he went to Q school last year regained his card and then secured his card with 2 runner-up slots this spring.Like the winner here in 05 Fasth Sandelin has also won on the tricky cliff top course of Madeira |
1/2 pt ew 66/1 Generally Available 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+99.4 |
| 28.11.06 |
14.31 |
Golf |
NZ Open |
Simon Wakefield |
When Wakefield won in South Africa 2 years ago we thought he would "train on" but sadly he really hasn't.On the plus side he does have really good weeks and this weeks course will play to his strengths and there really is no-one playing here to fear |
1/5 pt ew 125/1 Generally Available 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+100.4 |
| 28.11.06 |
14.31 |
Golf |
NZ Open |
David Griffiths |
Griffiths did us a big favour at the same price earlier this year in Spain when 3rd.He is certainly a talented player but really does only seem to be able to play a particular type of course - hopefully he will reward our investment again. |
1/5 pt ew 200/1 Generally Available 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+100.8 |
| 27.11.06 |
16.53 |
Golf |
NZ Open |
Damien McGrane |
All our selections for New Zealand this week have the same theme that the course should in theory suit. Admittedly the Irishman often flatters to deceive and has often failed when the pressure is on but one day it will click and a course like this and in a weak field will offer his best chance. |
1/4 pt win 80/1 1/2 pt place 16/1 Sportstab |
Lost |
+101.2 |
| 26.11.06 |
13.33 |
Alpine Skiing |
Mens Super G
Lake Louise |
Johan Grugger |
Grugger returned to action after nearly a year out after a crashing fall - to finish 4th in yesterdays Downhill was a good performance.He did win a Super G last season and was 4th here 2 years ago |
1/2 pt win 16/1 Sportingodds 1/2 pt top 3 9/2 Bwin |
Lost |
+101.95 |
| 26.11.06 |
13.33 |
Alpine Skiing |
Mens Super G
Lake Louise |
Michael Walchhofer |
The Austrian was travelling really well in yesterdays Downhill until a big mistake near the end and whilst this is not his best discipline he was 3rd here in 04 and 2nd in 03 |
1/5 pt win 40/1 Stan James 1/5 pt top 3 33/5 Bet365 |
Lost |
+102.95 |
| 25.11.06 |
23.43 |
Alpine Skiing |
Womens Slalom Aspen |
Resi Stiegler |
A bit of a longshot but the young American has impressed us in her Slalom runs and has the ability to finish high up if she can post two strong runs rather than her usual one |
1/4 pt top 3 24/1 Bwin |
Lost |
+103.35 |
| 23.11.06 |
14.21 |
Alpine Skiing |
Mens Downhill
Lake Louise |
Marco Buechel |
Supposedly injured but has been going OK in training - if fully fit he would be 1/3 these odds so worth a speculative play |
1/4 pt win 24/1 1/2 pt top 3 5/1 Bwin |
Won |
+103.6 |
| 20.11.06 |
19.34 |
Golf |
Casio World Open |
Tomohiro Kondo |
Not the most consistent of players but this year he has certainly proved that he can win with two already in the bag - has to be worth a shot at a 3 figure price |
1/5 pt ew 125/1 William Hill 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+95.1 |
| 22.11.06 |
11.48 |
Golf |
Australian Mastercard Masters |
Steven Bowditch |
We have been pondering over Bowditch all week - he has had such a traumatic time in the US this year suffering from depression but he showed a glimmer ofwhat he can do last week on his return home.If he can play good golf he is easily capable of beating his 4th place finish here 2 years ago. |
1/4 pt win 79/1 1/2 pt top 5 14/1 Unibet |
Lost |
+95.5 |
| 25.11.06 |
15.33 |
Alpine Skiing |
Mens Downhill
Lake Louise |
Mario Scheiber |
Did very well in final practice and could be a force to reckon with as he gets quite a good starting bib |
1/4 pt place 14/1 Bwin |
Lost |
+96.25 |
| 25.11.06 |
11.00 |
Alpine Skiing |
Womens Giant Slalom Aspen |
Julia Mancuso |
In her "home" event the Olympic Champion at this discipline should simply not be this big a price. |
1/4 pt win 24/1 1/2 pt place 6/1 Unibet |
Lost |
+96.5 |
| 25.11.06 |
09.17 |
Alpine Skiing |
Mens Downhill
Lake Louise |
Andreas Buder |
Having put this bet up we have since discovered thta Buder will not start - despite finishing fastest in final training he will not start as there are too many Austrians! |
1/5 pt win 66/1 Eurobet |
Void |
+97.25 |
| 23.11.06 |
11.07 |
Alpine Skiing |
Mens Downhill
Lake Louise |
Christophe Gruber |
Whilst he has never won a World Cup Downhill he has come close and again is one going well in training unnoticed by the Irish firm! |
1/5 pt win 100/1 Paddy Power |
Lost |
+97.25 |
| 24.11.06 |
11.07 |
Alpine Skiing |
Mens Downhill
Lake Louise |
Didier Cuche |
Has won World Cup events before including a Downhill and has been going well in training - we don't think Paddy Power have been following |
1/5 pt win 50/1 Paddy Power |
Lost |
+97.45 |
| 21.11.06 |
09.08 |
Golf |
Australian Mastercard Masters |
Kevin Stadler |
Once more we will tip he junior Walrus who improved with every round last week to finish 14th.Although he has never played here before the course should suit the part of his game which is in fine form at the moment - hitting the green. We know he is a fine closer of a tournament and is well worth a bet in what is basically a weak event. |
1 pt win 50/1 1 pt top 5 12/1 Centrebet |
Lost |
+97.65 |
| 20.11.06 |
16.04 |
Golf |
Australian Mastercard Masters |
Matthew Zions |
It is difficult to find out quite as much about ZIons as Tampion but he also negotiated all 3 stages of the Q school and has had a fairly succesful collegiate carrer in the US - he certainly shouldn't be this big a price |
1/10 pt win 750/1 1/5 pt top 5 150/1 Sportstab |
Lost |
+99.65 |
| 20.11.06 |
16.04 |
Golf |
Australian Mastercard Masters |
Andrew Tampion |
A small play on the local boy with plenty of course knowledge who turned pro last month.He then came through all 3 stages of the Euro Q school - even winning Stage 2 - and makes his debut here on the co-sanctioned European Tour event |
1/10 pt win 400/1 1/4 pt top 5 80/1 Sportstab |
Lost |
+100.00 |
| 20.11.06 |
15.55 |
Golf |
Australian Mastercard Masters |
Gavin Coles |
Still kicking ourselves over last week and we will not make the same mistake twice although sadly he is half the odds.
He shared 2nd place 2 years ago with McKenzie and we know he can put together 2 good results back-to-back as witnessed on the Nationwide Tour this season when he followed up his win with a 2nd place finish. |
1/2 pt ew 50/1 Ladbrokes 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+100.35 |
| 20.11.06 |
15.41 |
Golf |
Australian Mastercard Masters |
David McKenzie |
McKenzie has not had a particularly brilliant year on the PGA tour - he managed to start a lot of tournaments well but never finished the job - ending up with only 2 top 10's.If he can get off to a fast start he can maybe improve on his runners up slot here 2 years ago. |
1/4 pt ew 150/1 Ladbrokes 1/4 5 also William Hill |
Lost |
+101.35 |
| 17.11.06 |
12.22 |
Golf |
Australian Open |
Gavin Coles |
Toyed with the idea of backing him before the off but he had quite a poor end to a successful season on the Nationwide Tour where he actually had a win.
His form over the last 4 years in Australia has been very good - in his last 15 starts he has had 2 wins and a 2nd.Worth a small bet considering his current t3rd position. |
1/4 pt ew 25/1 Coral 1/4 3 |
t3rd |
+101.85 |
| 14.11.06 |
13.50 |
Golf |
Australian Open |
Paul Sheehan |
Won in Australia in the Spring and was 2nd in last years Aus Open.Whilst he was a bit disappointing in China last week it was only a few weeks ago that he won in Japan and this field certainly lacks some strength in depth. |
1/4 pt ew 66/1 Coral 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+101.45 |
| 14.11.06 |
08.42 |
Golf |
Hong Kong Open |
Yasin Ali |
The young Englishman is quite a prospect according to Nick Faldo and he has been performing with some credit in Asia over the last few months including finishes of 3rd,4th and 6th. Whilst this is a big step up in class he is worth a small bet at such big odds. |
1/5 pt win 350/1 1/4 pt place 66/1 Sportstab |
Lost |
+101.95 |
| 13.11.06 |
22.56 |
Golf |
Hong Kong Open |
Mark Pilkington |
We are very keen on the chances of the Welshman this week after he topped the Challenge Tour rankings to regain his card.He was certainly in fine form towards the end of the season and was 1st for DD and DA last week in China - all his game needed was for a few putts to fall.He will have fond memories of Hong Kong having played here in 2001 shooting a 62 in round 3 surging through the field and in the end finished 6th. |
1/2 pt ew 150/1 Sportingodds Stan James 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+102.4 |
| 13.11.06 |
20.45 |
Golf |
LPGA ADT Championship |
Morgan Pressel |
The new format for the LPGA final event of the year includes what is basically an 18 hole shootout on the final day for a $1 million prize!
It will be interesting to see how it pans out but the young Floridian playing in her home state is worth a small bet at this price. |
1/4 pt ew 80/1 Sportingodds 1/5 4 |
Lost |
+103.4 |
| 13.11.06 |
16.12 |
Golf |
Hong Kong Open |
Soren Kjeldsen |
The Dane has been in solid form towards the end of the season with 3 top 10's and then 18th in the Volvo Masters.Whilst his overall record in Asia is poor his performances in Hong Kong have always been very good. |
1/2 pt ew 66/1 Betfred 1/4 5 |
Lost 6th! |
+103.9 |
| 13.11.06 |
16.05 |
Golf |
Hong Kong Open |
Andrew Buckle |
Ladbrokes seem to have missed the most recent Nationwide Tour result this season when Buckle finished 2nd at theri Tour Championship.He can also boast a win and 3 other top 4 finishes on that tour.He played well in Asia in the Spring with a couple of runner-up slots .Our one concern is that now he has his PGA card for next season will he really be "up for this" |
1/4 pt ew 100/1 Ladbrokes 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+104.9 |
| 13.11.06 |
15.30 |
Golf |
Hong Kong Open |
James Kingston |
Those of you who were with us last year will remember the agony of Kingston taking a one shot lead up the last only to double bogey it!That makes it 2 years running he has finished 2nd here and coming into the event in good solid form he really shouldn't be any bigger than 50/1 in our eyes. |
1/2 pt ew 80/1 Sportingodds 1/4 5 |
Lost |
+105.4 |
| 13.11.06 |
14.30 |
Golf |
Dunlop Phoenix |
Kaname Yokoo |
Japanese player who has also spent some time on the PGA tour who seems to come to life in this tournament with a win and four other top 10 finishes to his name.Not in brilliant form of late but has had a win in Japan this season. |
1/4 pt ew 80/1 Sportingodds 1/5 5 |
Lost |
+106.4 |
| 8.11.06 |
09.30 |
Golf |
HSBC Champions |
Yong-Eun Yang |
Simply have to have a top up at this price |
1/5 pt win 350/1 1/5 pt place 66/1 Sportstab |
Won |
+106.9 |
| 6.11.06 |
12.52 |
Golf |
HSBC Champions |
Yong-Eun Yang |
One of the better Korean players - he has been in superb form of late playing in the Far East with 2 wins and a runner-up position last week in his last 7 starts.Well worth a small bet at these big odds. |
1/5 pt ew 125/1 Stan James 1/5 5 |
Won |
+23.7 |
| 8.11.06 |
14.02 |
Golf |
European Qualifying School |
Lee S James |
We thought it best to give these bets joint comments to save us repeating ourselves as there is a common theme as to why they have all been selected.
Basically in each of the last 3 seasons the winner of the Q school final has shown one common characteristic - that is they all finished the full season between 16th and 20th on the final Challenge Tour rankings. This position actually entitles them to a Euro tour card for the following season - however by coming here they have the chance to play for a better card that will give them more starts. The key however is that there is much less pressure on them to perform over the 6 gruelling rounds as they already have a position on the main tour for next season.We were going to leave James out as he has performed poorly here before - but sods law would mean he would win! |
1/5 pt ew 100/1 Victor Chandler 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-6.3 |
| 8.11.06 |
13.40 |
Golf |
European Qualifying School |
Mads Vibe-Hastrup |
1/4 pt ew 80/1 Victor Chandler Tote1/4 5 |
Lost |
-5.9 |
| 8.11.06 |
10.55 |
Golf |
European Qualifying School |
Adrien Mork |
1/4 pt ew 100/1 Victor Chandler 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-5.4 |
| 8.11.06 |
10.55 |
Golf |
European Qualifying School |
Jean-Baptiste Gonnet |
1/4 pt ew 100/1 Victor Chandler Paddy Power1/4 5 |
Lost |
-4.9 |
| 7.11.06 |
14.55 |
Golf |
European Qualifying School |
Alvaro Quiros |
1/4 pt ew 100/1 Victor Chandler 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-4.4 |
| 8.11.06 |
12.22 |
Alpine Skiing |
Levi - Womens Slalom |
Tanja Poutiainen |
We have been looking forward to the Alpine Skiing season getting underway and we will start off with the Finnish girl to win in her homeland.She has won a World Cup here before (+ several other smaller events) and has won 4 of her last 20 World Cup Slaloms. |
1/4 pt win 14/1 Bwin |
Lost |
-3.9 |
| 8.11.06 |
09.30 |
Golf |
HSBC Champions |
Kevin Stadler |
As below - crazy price in our opinion |
1/4 pt win 200/1 1/4 pt top 5 40/1 Sportstab |
Lost |
-3.65 |
| 6.11.06 |
17.26 |
Golf |
Taiheyo Masters |
Wayne Perske |
Very in and out performer but the Australian in 18 starts in Japan this year has a win and and a 4th place finish.He returns to the tour this week after his wife had a baby - we are hoping the nappy factor will bring another win!! |
1/5 pt ew 400/1 Tote 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-3.15 |
| 6.11.06 |
14.46 |
Golf |
HSBC Champions |
Wen Chong Lian |
A small investment on the Chinese player who has been playing with some credit in Japan this season with 5 top 5 finishes in his last 10 starts there.He is obviously well acclimatised to playing in China and won a minor event there last week by 12 shots. |
1/4 pt top 5 40/1 Betdirect |
Lost |
-2.75 |
| 6.11.06 |
14.32 |
Golf |
HSBC Champions Top European |
Gonzalo Fernandez Castano |
The Spaniard has been in pretty poor form since coming 1st and 2nd in China in the Spring - however he showed some promising signs in the Volvo Masters - closing with a pair of 69's. In this limited market where a few of the favourites might struggle to raise their game he is definitely worth a bet at this price |
1/4 pt ew 80/1 Skybet 1/5 4 |
Lost |
-2.5 |
| 6.11.06 |
13.42 |
Golf |
HSBC Champions |
Kevin Stadler |
We just cannot see why a talented young player who is not afraid to travel the world and has won 4 times in the last 12 months should be a 3 figure price.You can guarantee that should he hit the front he won't be afarid of winning. |
1/4 pt ew 150/1 Betdirect 1/4 5 |
Lost |
-2.0 |
| 3.11.06 |
23.10 |
Athletics |
Womens New York Marathon |
The Field |
We have been waiting to post reasons in the hope some other firms might price up - sadly to no avail.We feel there is some value in this price mainly due to Ndereba being in the field price - in her last 14 marathons she has 7 wins and 7 second places.Plus there is always a chance for one of the other outsiders could come through |
1 pt win 4/1 Pinnacle |
Lost |
-1.5 |
| 3.11.06 |
23.10 |
Athletics |
Mens New York Marathon |
Rodgers Rop |
Rop has a supern record in NY - although a couple of years ago he has finishes of 3rd.1st and 2nd. However he has been in the doldrums a little until this year when in London he rean his fastest ever time in finishing 6th. |
1/2 pt win 33/2 Pinnacle (take anything over 12/1) |
Lost |
-0.5 |
