Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Snooker Racing and Football

Well United went through, but who would have predicted just one goal in 180 minutes of football between those sides? And going into a big game, would you rather have Ronaldo or Messi on your side? But its the full English in Moscow, all remains is to see whether its USA v USA in the Directors Box, or a renewal of Cold War hostilities. And the snooker, aside from Hendry wiping the floor with Ryan Day, looks a mouthwatering proposition.
* Please note - in updating the profit for yesterday I have included the losses on Barnsley getting relegated, Sunderland getting relegated and Everton finishing fourth

10am Wen Bo +3.5 frames v O'Sullivan 5/6 (LOST +13.35 - Ronnie had a sparkling second session winning the first seven frames and while then won three out the next four, the result was a formality, 13-7)
I've been watching the young Chinese cueist since his first round appearance as you know, and I have been impressed with his clean potting and calmness. Yes he stumbled over the finish line in the 2nd round and he needs to convert a few more 50s into 100s (He's not yet into Ian Bell territory though), but he is learning with every match and being based in Sheffield is obviously helping him relax between sessions and keep focussed at The Crucible. He may falter towards the finish againi tonight, but I think he can stay on Ronnie's coat tails for this morning's session, and if the Rocket's demons get to him, who knows. At 4-4 currently, Liang needs to win 6 to Ronnie's 9 to cover the handicap and I think that's very doable.

7.45 Liverpool +0.25 Asian Handicap v Chelsea Evens (WON +13.85 - It didn't quite go to penalties and was a more entertaining game than expected, but we won the bet nonetheless)
Another tight game in store for viewers tonight, and I can't see being the exciting affair we saw from Old Trafford last night. There is a lot of recent history between these two, and recent form suggests Chelsea are stronger. However, Liverpool do just have something extra they call up in Europe, and Chelsea have been prone to giving up leads lately - something they just didn't do under the Special One. I would be surprised if Liverpool go to Stamford Bridge and win in it 90 minutes, but I can see the game going to extra time and penalties and then who knows. I still think Chelsea will creep through, but +0.25 asian handicap at Evens with Bet365 looks worth a go.

7.50 Great Leighs Zeloso e/w 8/1 (LOST +12.85 - finished 7th, travelled well, but having been held up, he never managed to get to the front four when they kicked on a couple of furlongs from home)
Our first bet at Britain's newest race course. It all seems to be going well over in Essex and tonight there is an each way fancy. Milton Harris owns and trains this 10 year old with a decent strike rate over hurdles and on the all weather. He has won or placed in exactly half of his appearances on the all weather and been placed in 4 out of his 5 runs on the flat over 2m+ , the last of those coming in his latest run over 2m1f at Wolverhampton two weeks ago, after 17 months off the track. With 15 runners, we'll get 1/4 odds first three, so dip in at 8/1.

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