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PDC World Matchplay 2017 – 1st Round – Darts Preview – The PDC returns with the BetVictor World Matchplay at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. The World Matchplay is one of the most highly coveted and prestigious trophies that is available on the PDC Circuit.

 

Michael van Gerwen returns after beating Dave Chisnall, 8-0, in the final of the Shanghai Masters to continue his rampant reign at the top of the PDC. Adrian Lewis also returns after an injury that has seen him out of PDC action for while.

The first-round draw is mouth-watering- nay, breath-taking for any darts fans with a Sky Sports subscription. The 32-man tournament will take place over 8 days with the final on 30th July 2017; so, stock up your fridge with plenty of beer.

Here are just some of the first-round fixtures that will take place from Saturday 22nd July (schedule of play still to be decided):

Michael van Gerwen vs Steven Bunting

Michael van Gerwen Photo Credit: skysports.com

The Dutch dartsman will climb off his darting throne to face Steven Bunting who will know he stands very little chance. The dominance of Michael van Gerwen in the darting world is almost inconceivable and yet he makes it look so simple every time the ‘Green Machine’ pops on our TV screens.  Bunting hasn’t been in the best of form during 2017 and has seen his gradual decline down the PDC Order of Merit continue its momentum. The current Matchplay Champion shouldn’t break a sweat.

Skybet Match Result – Michael van Gerwen to Win – 1/33

Simon Whitlock vs Kyle Anderson

Simon Whitlock Photo Credit: skysports.com

Facing each other for the first ever time at a televised event, it’s the battle of the Aussies in arguably the closest match of the first round. Having only joined forces last month at the World Cup of Darts, Anderson and Whitlock will know each other very well which makes the match ever more compelling. Whitlock is the higher ranked, however has struggled to get a rhythm as of late. Anderson is still yet to reach the shining lights we all know he is capable of but both will be massively up for this contest. Whitlock should just have the edge over his fellow countryman.

Skybet Match Result – Simon Whitlock to Win – 4/6

Phil Taylor vs Gerwyn Price

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Phil Taylor is undoubtedly the king of the World Matchplay, having lifted the trophy 15 times; with Michael van Gerwen currently 13 Matchplay titles behind. Taylor will be wanting to succeed in this tournament as his announced retirement at the end of the calendar year is drawing ever closer. Gerwyn Price has been enjoying his darts a lot lately and will be able to provide a shock if Taylor isn’t at his best; would be a good bet for the longshotters. ‘The Power’ will have the crowd behind him and that should be enough to beat the Welshman.

Skybet Match Result – Phil Taylor to Win – 2/7

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Today’s horse racing preview comes from the Moet & Chandon July Festival from Newmarket.

 

13.50 Newmarket – Bahrain Trophy Stakes (Group 3) (13f)

John Gosden has a prolific strike rate in this race scoring four of the past five renewals with his last success back in 2015 with Mr Singh. This year he is double represented here with Face The Facts and Crowned Eagle. The latter looks the one to concentrate on who finished nearer the tail end of the field in this year’s Epsom Derby. Prior to his Derby run he was seen winning a 0-85 handicap at Windsor which has seen the runner up Secret Advisor finish placed in the Queen Vase at Ascot.

This is probably a big ask stepping into pattern company for the first time against already proven types around this sphere. With only one double figure price winner since 2006, this race has been won from the top three in the market over the past decade and at the head of affairs is Roger Charlton’s impressive King George V Handicap winner Atty Persse who trained Arrive to land this race back in 2001.

He is sired by the mighty Frankel out of Pretty Polly stakes winning mare Dorcas Lane, so speed and stamina, but can he stay this extra furlong as despite winning well by three lengths at Ascot this is a lot tougher with the climbing finish, if this was 10f I would have no doubt he was a good thing, over this trip I am not so sure. Second and third in the market is Raheen House and Wolf County, the former represents Brian Meehan, who has turned out four winners this month from fourteen starts.

Raheen House has not run badly all season, finishing runner up in a conditions race at Newbury on seasons re-appearance, to go on to finish third in the Listed Cocked Hat Stakes before seeing him once more run a solid fourth behind Permian in the King Edward V11 Stakes. He ran above his odds of 25/1 that day under Jamie Spencer who stays loyal to the Sea The Stars Colt, as for being the winner there are more positive angles in the race for me.

Wolf Country is another of serious interest, a good win in France when taking the Listed De Havre at Saint Cloud, but was clearly beaten by Permian in the Dante Stakes. The form line through Permian you would have thought Raheen House would be the more likely to run better of the two.

Last year’s winning trainer Aidan O’Brien has a very interesting contender here in Wisconsin, he has been competing over 14f on his last two starts and on paper has a bit to find behind Face The Facts and Desert Skyline who he meets once more from the Queen’s Vase. He was not beaten far in the Curragh Cup once more over 14f beaten a distance of five lengths. However, his last run over today’s index saw him win a maiden at Tipperary, the runner up has franked that form, how many times have we seen the genius of training drop one in off the radar, Housesofparliament was exactly that last year and again I think he has got it spot on again, 8/1 could be too big.

WINCONSIN : 1pt each way @ 8/1 (BOG)

14.25 Newmarket – Arqana July Stakes (Group 2)  (6f)

Two have really caught my eye to run well in this race, Sound and Silence and Card Sharp who make a lot of appeal at the odds. Firstly, Charlie Appleby’s Listed Windsor Castle Stakes winner Sound and Silence who was lit up in first time cheekpieces at Ascot when moving smoothly through the race under William Buick, once he hit the front with 100 yards to go he was going away from his field with ease. I think there is much more to come from this son of Exceed and Excel who could become one of the top sprinters this season.

On to the second I like very much and that is Mark Johnston’s CardSharp, his third in the Norfolk Stakes was a careers best, he had It Don’t Come Easy comfortably beaten back in fifth and again I would like to think there is more to come now stepping back up in trip to 6f which saw him runner up to De Bruyne Horse in the Woodcote Stakes at Epsom in a quick time. As for the Coventry winner Rajasinghe I am going to take him on as a Lay in the race. 9/4 far too short for a competitive race such as this, his Coventry win was not that fast compared to a few of these in the race that have run superior, probably will not get the firm ground required from Ascot.

SOUND AND SILENCE : 2pt Win @ 7/1 (BOG)

Cardsharp : 1pt each way @ 12/1 (BOG)

15.00 Newmarket – Bet365 Handicap (0-105) (6f)

It’s not been easy going through this big field, but with four places up for grabs once more we could afford to dutch a couple in this. My first selection is Richard Hughes’ inform Goodwood Crusader who is looking for the five timer. His last two runs which came at Leicester and over course and distance in fairly quick times especially his 0-85 win here at Newmarket. Fair enough he takes a huge hike at the weights, however has a good draw in stall 7 and should be in there pitching at the business end.

My second selection comes in Martyn Meade’s Cartographer, this well-bred filly was impressive when winning over course and distance in a 0-85 handicap last time out, but I was more taken with her Yarmouth win back in May when setting a sub 70s win and has recorded that time again since at Lingfield when finishing placed, she is definitely on my short list.

Another in with a shout is Roger Varian’s Victory Angel who ran as you expected when second in this year’s Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Ascot. Won over course and distance back in April in a 0-100 handicap in a fairly good time.

CARTOGRAPHER : 1.5pts each way @ 6/1 (BOG)

Goodwood Crusader : 1pt each way @ 11/1 (BOG)

 

 

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Wimbledon Semi-Finals – Women’s Singles – Thursday marks the start of the Wimbledon semi-finals, starting with the Women’s singles. Having made it in to the last four, every player will have one eye on making it one step further and securing their place in the final. One false move at this stage could ruin their chances at getting their hands on such a prestigious trophy.

Here’s a preview of both semi-finals on Wimbledon, day ten.

 

Venus Williams V Johanna Konta

Williams is in to her second consecutive semi-final, and has dropped only one set all competition. The American seems determined to secure her first Wimbledon title since 2008. She came through her quarter finals game against Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets, winning 6-3, 7-5. Given her experience in high-profile games, if she could beat Konta, there’s no doubt she’d be favourite to win the final.

Konta has been the stand-out story of this year’s competition. The Brit knocked out world number two Simona Halep in the last round, beating her 4-6, 7-5, 6-4. Featuring in only her second ever grand slam semi-final, Konta will have the whole of centre court behind her, and this could just be the advantage she needs to see her secure a place in the final. Having already made history by being the first British women since 1978 to make the Wimbledon semi-final, few would back against her to go one step further.

 

SKYBET: WILLIAMS TO WIN- 1/1

SKYBET: KONTA TO WIN- 4/5

SKYBET: TIE BREAK IN THE MATCH (YES)- 9/4

SKYBET: KONTA TO WIN 2-1(SET BETTING)- 3/1

 

Gabrine Muguruza V Magdalena Rybarikova

Following Halep’s elimination from Wimbledon, world number 15 Muguruza finds herself as the bookies’ favourite to win the competition. The Spaniard came out winner against world number eight Svetlana Kuznetsova in straight sets, beating her 6-3, 6-4. This is Muguruza’s second Wimbledon semi-final, having finished runner up in 2015. If she makes it to the final again this year, she will be hoping to avoid a repeat result, in order to win her first ever Wimbledon title, and second ever grand slam.

Ranked number 87 in the world, Rybarikova has defied all odds to reach this stage of the competition. Prior to this year, her highest ever finish in Wimbledon was being eliminated in the third round, and she had never made it past the third round in any grand slam in her entire career. She beat world number 25 Coco Vandeweghe in straight sets in the quarter finals, winning 6-3, 6-3. This further underlined her impressive form, taking another scalp on her way in to the last four. In the third round, she defeated Karolina Pliskova, who was many people’s favourite for the title.

 

SKYBET: MUGURUZA TO WIN- 2/5

SKYBET: RYBARIKOVA TO WIN- 2/1

SKYBET: MUGURUZA TO WIN 2-0(SET BETTING)- 1/1

SKYBET: TOTAL GAMES (OVER 9.5)- 1/1

by ·Comments Off on UK / Ireland Horse Racing Preview – 12th July 2017

Horse Racing Preview

Here is our horse racing preview for Wednesday 12th July 2017 across UK and Ireland Horse Racing today, unit stakes advised upon each selection.

 

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 12th July 2017 – Yarmouth 2.35pm  – Ticket Giveawaysat 188Bet Fillies’ Handicap

Katebird – 4/1 (EW)

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 12th July 2017 – Catterick 2.45pm – St Teresa’s Hospice Fillies’ Nursery

Mraseel – 11/4

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 12th July 2017 – Yarmouth 3.45pm – 188bet Handicap 

Dubara – 5/2

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 12th July 2017 – Kempton 6.25pm – Racing Uk Hd Handicap

Makfhar – 3/1

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Wimbledon Day 9 – Single’s Preview – Wednesday marks the beginning of the Men’s singles quarter-finals. After Rafael Nadal was sensationally beaten by Giles Muller in a five-set thriller, the competition is at boiling point. As a result of yesterday’s match on number one court, Novak Djokovic’s game against Adrian Mannarino was moved to Tuesday, and the Serb went through to the Quarter Finals with a straight sets win and will see him face Thomas Berdych in the last eight.

Here’s a look at all the action to come on day nine of Wimbledon.

 

Andy Murray V Sam Querrey

Murray continued the strong defence of his Wimbledon title by dispatching of Benoit Paire in straight sets. The world number one made sure of his place in the last eight, coming out 7-6, 6-4, 6-4 winner. The Scot has made it to the quarter finals every year since 2008, but will be hoping to reach his eighth semi-final in nine years.

Querrey has gained quite a reputation for himself as an underdog at Wimbledon. After sensationally beating then reigning champion Djokovic last year, the American reached the quarter-final, a feat he has again repeated this year. On his way to the last eight, he has beaten Joe Wilfried-Tsonga and Kevin Anderson, proving he is very capable of producing an upset.

 

SKYBET: MURRAY TO WIN- 1/6

SKYBET: QUERREY TO WIN- 4/1

SKYBET: MURRAY TO WIN 3-1(SET BETTING)- 13/5

SKYBET: QUERREY TO WIN 3-2(SET BETTING)- 12/1

 

Milos Raonic V Roger Federer

Having reached last year’s final, Raonic’s appearance in this year’s last eight was a minimum requirement. The Canadian has come on leaps and bounds in recent years, but was taken to five sets by Germany’s Alexander Zverev. The world number seven’s class eventually saw him through, winning 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1. Raonic is looking to secure what would be his third semi-final appearance in four years, but he could have hardly been handed a trickier rout in to the next round.

Federer unsurprisingly sealed his place in the quarter-finals with a straight set win over Grigor Dimitrov, 6-4, 6-2, 6-4. Barely breaking sweat, the Swiss took just 98 minutes to secure his place in the last eight, his 14th quarter final in the last 15 years. Raonic however is a different kettle of fish to all his previous opponents. Federer will know that he will have to be on top form to keep his Canadian opponent at bay, in order to seal his place in the semi-final.

 

SKYBET: RAONIC TO WIN- 7/2

SKYBET: FEDERER TO WIN- 1/5

SKYBET: FEDERER TO WIN 3-0(SET BETTING)- 5/4

SKYBET: TOTAL GAMES (UNDER OR OVER 39.5)- UNDER 39.5 – 10/11

 

Giles Muller V Marin Cilic

After producing the best performance of his tennis career, Muller now finds himself in the quarter finals of Wimbledon. In an encounter that lasted just under five hours, he eventually beat world number two Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 15-13. The final set lasted two hours and 15 minutes, the average length of a men’s match in this year’s tournament. Muller has never reached this stage of Wimbledon, and it’s his first grand slam quarter-final since 2008.

Cilic’s route in to the last eight was slightly more straight forward than Muller’s. The Croat beat Roberto Bautista Agut in straight sets, coming out 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 winner. Cilic’s match lasted 101 minutes, compared to the 288 minutes of Muller’s, showing how much of a slog the tie was. Cillic has reached the quarter final of the competition every year for the last four years, but has never made it to the last four.

 

SKYBET: MULLER TO WIN- 7/2

SKYBET: CILIC TO WIN- 1/5

SKYBET: CILIC TO WIN AND BOTH PLAYERS TO WIN A SET- 5/4

SKYBET: MULLER TO WIN 3-2(SET BETTING)- 9/1

 

Tomas Berdych V Novak Djokovic

Djokovic only played yesterday, due to the Nadal/Muller match over running. Frenchman Mannarino did his best against the world no.4 but could not get past him, as he lost 6-2, 7-6. 6-4. Djokovic now has to face Berdych with less than 24 hours rest, something that could hinder the Serbs chances.

Berdych reached the quarter finals with a thrilling 5 set win over Dominic Thiem, defeating the Austrian 6-3, 6-7, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.

Berdych and Djokovic will be meeting for the 28th time, with the Serb winning 25 of those matches. Berdych, however, has beaten Djokovic at Wimbledon in the 2010 semi final, on his way to his only Grand Slam Final. Will Djokovic be able to keep up his record of not dropping a set this tournament?

SKYBET: BERDYCH TO WIN – 100/30

SKYBET: DJOKOVIC TO WIN – 2/9

SKYBET: FIRST SET WINNER – TOMAS BERDYCH – 9/4

SKYBET: DJOKOVIC TO WIN THE MATCH, MOST ACES AND LEAST NUMBER OF DOUBLE FAULTS – 8/1

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Costa Rica vs Canada – Match Preview – Costa Rica face Canada in the second group fixtures of their Confederations Gold Cup campaigns. Both nations were victorious in their curtain raisers which was expected when considering their opposition. The South Americans beat Honduras in a 1-0 win thanks to a first half goal from lone striker, Marco Urena. Whilst the Canadians had no issue finding the net in a thrilling 4-2 victory over French Guiana seeing them currently at the top of Group A.

Costa Rica will be looking to build on their win over Honduras and seem to be one of the tournament favourites on the outrights. With a strong squad consisting of Bryan Ruiz and Joel Campbell, they are also favourites to leapfrog Canada at top spot this Wednesday. It isn’t often that Costa Rica are in high scoring affairs, however, Canada’s attacking prowess will mean Costa Rica should throw the same amount of manpower at the Canadian defence. Often a very rigid, organised group with a ‘build from the back’ mentality installed by manager, Oscar Martinez, the South American outfit will expect to keep the Canadians quiet with Palermo’s, Giancarlo Gonzalez, at the heart of the defence.

Skybet Match Result – Costa Rica to Win – 4/6

Alphonso Davies could be Canada’s star man this tournament Photo Credit: usatoday.com

The Canadians will be looking to cause an upset with the bookmakers and hold their spot at the top of Group A this Wednesday. After bagging four goals in their previous outing, the North Americans will look to ride their goal-scoring momentum into this match against the tough Costa Rican side. Midfielder, Alphonso Davies, was in sublime form following a very impressive season at Vancouver Whitecaps after netting two goals in the second half that helped Canada create history; scoring four goals for the first time ever in a Gold Cup match. The Canadians will look to tighten up defensively however, as French Guiana provided a scare to the Canadian camp when scoring two goals in two minutes. Whilst the bookmakers fancy Costa Rica to come out victorious, this Canadian side will look to attack, attack, attack.

Skybet Match Result – Canada to Win – 5/1

Team News

Costa Rica are without forward, Johan Vanegas, whose match was cut short against Honduras with injury.

Canada have no fresh injury worries or suspensions to alter their team selection.

 

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Horse Racing Preview

Here is our horse racing preview for Tuesday 11th July 2017 across UK and Ireland Horse Racing today, unit stakes advised upon each selection.

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 11th July 2017 – Wolverhampton 1.55pm – Follow attheraces On Twitter Handicap

Tooty Fruitti – 9/2 (EW)

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 11th July 2017 – Wolverhampton 3.55pm – Wolverhampton – Voted Best Small Racecourse (Midlands) Handicap (Div 2)

Bruny Island – 6/4

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 11th July 2017 – Pontefract 4.40pm – Pontefract Squash & Leisure Club Handicap

Ching Ching Lor – 5/1 (EW)

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 11th July 2017 – Brighton 7.45pm – Cyril Leonard Ltd Handicap

Lawfilly – 11/2 (EW)

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