by Gary Emmerson Lewis Hamilton became the fifth driver this season to lead the world championship standings following his victory in Turkey and then in Canada two weeks ago and he has been installed favourite for the European Grand Prix in Valencia where he will be bidding for a third straight win of the season. [...]
by Neil Hubbard Portugal v Brazil A draw and they both go through, Brazil as group winners. Portugal come into the game on a high following their 7-0 thrashing of North Korea but this will be a different kettle of fish. Surprisingly, for a game featuring two teams renowned for flair and creativity, this could [...]
Finjaan to return in Lennox Stakes Finjaan, successful in the Group 2 Lennox Stakes last season, is likely to return from a break in same race on July 27. View full story at racingpost.com Trainer Tim Easterby’s Deauville Flyer heads market at 5-1 The loot continues to pour on to Deauville Flyer for the Northumberland Plate [...]
by Neil Hubbard Sadly for followers of James Cochrane’s expert golf advice there won’t be an update this week owing to James’ absence from bettrends HQ. However what this does allow is for us to take a brief look back on last week’s US Open from Pebble Beach. Graeme McDowell put his nerves to one [...]
by Neil Hubbard Paraguay v New Zealand New Zealand are really enjoying themselves at South Africa 2010 and can boast an unbeaten record thus far. However, progression into the second round should prove a bridge too far against what looks a useful Paraguay side. Gerardo Martino’s side enjoyed themselves in picking to pieces Slovakia last [...]
Monte added to Irish Derby Royal Ascot hero Monterosso has been supplemented for Sunday’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh. View full story at PA Sariska swerves Pretty Polly Michael Bell has ruled Sariska out of the Audi Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday because the ground is likely to be [...]
England v Slovenia I don’t really know what to say about England. The performance against Algeria was up there with some of the worst I have seen. I wasn’t even angry with the lack of effort, if anything I felt a little uncomfortable watching it. However, the anger crept back in after Rooney’s outburst towards [...]
by Katherine Fidler The last three days of Royal Ascot continued in much the same vein as the first two; a dream to watch, a nightmare for the bookies. As five days of the most prestigious racing in the world came to a close, Ryan Moore claimed the Leading Jockey title, Richard Hannon met Her [...]
Friday, June 25, 2010
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