Monday, August 11, 2008

Football and Racing

7.45 Sandaza to score first goal e/w 11/2 (LOST -1.00 - The Accies flew out the blocks and were impressive, especially coming back from 1-0 down against the run of play)
Dundee United finished fifth last season despite falling away towards the end as injuries, suspensions and rearranged matches took their toll. And Craig Levein has made some shrewd signings to enhance that squad. The one he'll be hoping can really come up trumps is the 23 year old, 6ft 2in Spanish centre forward Fran Sandaza, signed from Valencia where he scored 23 goals for their reserves. Hamilton havn't been in the top flight since 1989 and, I therefore think the bookies are offering fair odds on Dundee United, but a bet on Sandaza to net in that victory should reap better rewards. He has cored three goals in pre-season including the only goal in last week's final warm-up away at Plymouth. Corals are offering 11/2 for him to get the first goal again and offer each way terms of 1/3 odds on first five scorers.


8.20 Windsor Compton Charlie 4/1 (5th -2.00 - Went off 11/4 fav but couldn't go with the front two and ended up finishing alongside Mixing)
This gelding has been very consistent this season, with a win and two second places in his five runs, and each time looks better for the run. With the favourite now having pulled out and the topweight still carrying too much weight, Pat Cosgrave could steer this home for his second victory. Kirsty is the danger on Mixing - a reasonable each way shout at 7s.

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