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Wimbledon Final - Women's Singles

Wimbledon Final – Women’s Singles – The final of the 2017 Wimbledon Women’s singles is here! Both players know they are potentially two sets away from claiming the title, with every shot the most important they have ever played. Who will handle the pressure? Who will become Wimbledon Champion 2017 and take home the title?

Here’s all you need to know ahead of the final.

Williams comes in to the match on the back of her straight sets win over Britain’s Johanna Konta. Knowing she was facing the success story of the competition, it would have been easy for Williams to buckle under the pressure, but there was no such case. The world number 11 showed her true class, and blew away Konta 6-4, 6-2, showing how determined she was to not fall at the same hurdle as last year.

Williams celebrates after defeating Johanna Konta in the Semi Final Photo Credit: express.co.uk

The American looks set to fly the Williams’ flag to glory, with the absence of her sister Serena, who is expecting her first child around August. Venus has seized her opportunity, and is now within touching distance of her first Wimbledon title since 2008, one that is long overdue.

In fact, not only would this be her first London title since 2008, but also her first grand slam victory since then too. This is only her third final since that time, which really underlines how poorly she has performed previously, given her undoubted ability.

Garbine Muguruza was runner up in the 2015 Wimbledon Final to Serena Williams Photo Credit: skysports.com

Her opponent Muguruza by contrast picked up her one and only grand slam two years ago. She won the Roland Garros in 2016, and is now in to her second Wimbledon final, having finished runner up in 2015, where she lost to her current opponent’s sister, Serena.

On the back of that disappointment, Muguruza struggled to maintain her impressive form, and struggled until her victory in the French Open. Since then she has reached the quarter finals of the Australian Open, and now a second Wimbledon final.

She has dropped only one set in this competition, back in the third round, when she dumped out world number one Angelique Kerber. She came through her semi-final in just 65 minutes, making light work of Magdalena Rybariova, beating her 6-1, 6-1. This competition has showed her ruthless streak against inferior opponents, as well as her ability to play the plucky underdog.

In what should be a gripping, tightly contested affair, the smallest margin will dictate this game. With both players so even in ability, it will come down to who can replicate the form that has got them to this stage, and who will buckle under the pressure.

 

SKYBET: WILLIAMS TO WIN- 1/1

SKYBET: MUGURUZA TO WIN- 4/5

SKYBET: WILLIAMS 2-1(SET BETTING)- 100/30

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

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Netherlands Women's vs Norway Women's - Match Preview

Netherlands Women’s vs Norway Women’s – Match Preview – After much anticipation and build-up, the 2017 UEFA Women’s European Championships kick off with the hosts, Netherlands, facing two-time winners of the tournament, Norway. The streets of Utrecht will be filled with orange and red as both sets of fans will be hoping their sides can begin their campaigns with a victory. Record breaking attendances are to be expected throughout the tournament as the 12th official UEFA Women’s Euros kicks off this Sunday.

Vivianne Miedema plays her club football for Arsenal Ladies Photo Credit: fifa.com

Netherlands have been preparing for their opener with some friendly matches against Japan, Austria and Wales. The tournament hosts most recently dispatched of the Welsh in a 5-0 thrashing that saw Arsenal Ladies striker, Vivianne Miedema, score two second half goals to silence the Welsh Women. The friendlies left the Dutch in good spirits heading into the tournament with a 3-0 win over Austria prior to the Wales match; proving they are having no problem finding the back of the net. Dutch manager and legend, Sarina Weigman, appears to be in a motivated mood ahead of their curtain raiser; believing she can lead her side all the way to lifting the trophy for the first time in history.  It’s very common at the Women’s Euros for the hosts to win their opener, can Netherlands continue the trend?

Skybet Match Result – Netherlands to Win – 6/5

Norway Women are the second most successful nation in the history of the UEFA Women’s Euros behind the ever-dominant, Germany. Norway beat the Netherlands when they met in the group stage at the last Euros, 1-0, and went on to top the group whilst Netherlands finished bottom. Norway most recently took to the field for a friendly against France where they drew 1-1 thanks to a late equaliser by Maren Mjelde. Norway have a great history against the Dutch; having won 11 of their 14 competitive meetings. All these factors will give the Norwegians a mental boost heading into the tournament opener where the bookmakers have them as outsiders.

Skybet Match Result – Norway to Win – 21/10

Netherlands and Norway are in Group A with Belgium and Denmark who will be kicking off their campaigns after this match on Sunday.

This match is the first #BetalystGameOfDay for the UEFA 2017 Women’s Euros and is sure to be a tight and tense affair. Expect goals from these two sides as their attackers are some of the most dangerous in the tournament.

Skybet Under/Over 2.5 Goals – Over 2.5 Goals in 90 mins – 10/11

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Canada vs Honduras - Match Preview

Canada vs Honduras – Match Preview – Group A concludes as Canada take on Honduras at the Toyota Stadium, Frisco, in the knowledge that just a draw will secure passage to the quarter-finals for the first time since 2009.

The Canucks have been the surprise package so far at this year’s Gold Cup, easily dispatching French Guiana 4-2 in the opening match and then battling to earn a well-deserved 1-1 draw against 2014 World Cup quarter-finalists Costa Rica.

A major part of Canada’s success is down to breakout star Alphonso Davies, the 16-year-old became the first player born in 2000 or later to feature in MLS and has continued his rise to stardom by becoming the first player to hit three goals in the opening two matches in the 2017 Gold Cup.

Alphonso Davies Photo Credit: goal.com

Octavio Zambrano’s side currently sit at the top of Group A on four points, level with Costa Rica but ahead on goal difference. The two-time winners of this tournament (1985 and 2000) will be hoping to proceed in this vein of form and become real outside contenders for the crown.

1981 Gold Cup victors Honduras, conversely, have been one of the competition’s biggest disappointments. The Catrachos haven’t even scored a goal so far after dismal performances in firstly the 1-0 defeat to Costa Rica and secondly the 0-0 draw with French Guiana. Fortunately, Jorge Luis Pinto’s side were handed a 3-0 win by CONCACAF after French Guiana fielded an ineligible player, captain Florent Malouda who has represented France on 80 occasions, so had a forfeit imposed.

This takes Honduras fortuitously to 3rd and within one point off both Canada and Costa Rica going in to the final game, allowing any combination of two from the three sides to go through. So, it is all to play for thanks to divine, or in this case regulatory body, intervention.

Team News
The abovementioned Alphonso Davies was substituted after 69 minutes in the draw with Costa Rica amid concerns of an ankle injury, so may not be 100% and consequentially might have to settle for a spot on the bench – a big blow for Canada.

Honduras have no new injury concerns and will have a full squad to choose from in this crucial match.

 

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Horse Racing Preview - Redcar - 7th November 2017

Today’s horse racing preview comes from York, Chepstow and Navan. Just the one winner yesterday with Cardsharp which won nicely in the end, advised at 12/1 and a bit of money came before the off to be backed into 8/1, as for the other two selections these were mighty disappointing indeed. I will be at York this afternoon so hoping the guide is successful for the winners.

 

15:15 York – Unibet Summer Stakes (Group 3) (6f)

Sixteen runners currently hold their ground, but sadly being a pattern race we are only offered the first three places. Now as I did yesterday, I think there are two cracking chances in the race which includes a double figure price. On to my first selection for the race which comes in the way of the continent contender Artistica who was impressive when landing the Group 3 Silberne Peitsche clocking a sub 69 run on good ground at Baden Baden back in May, if she brings that kind of timescale here they are going to see just her hide going on by.

The second selection is Mystic Dawn, I had her priced up around the 16/1 bracket so to see her at 25/1 is far too big in my opinion. She went on from her debut win at Brighton to just lose out in the Group 3 Dick Poole Fillies Stakes at Salisbury on her next start, but after that she went a miss and could not hold the form. Her final juvenile run saw her finish third in the Listed Bosra Sham Stakes at Newmarket, but failed to come close since coming into her transition at three.

She has plenty to find with Artistica from their Kilvington Stakes run at Nottingham and has not been seen since finishing mid division in the Listed Cecil Frail Stakes at Haydock. Potentially she could bounce back at any time, a good enough draw in stall eleven should not be a minus, if repeating her juvenile status, she has a place claim here under Stevie Donohoe.

ARTISITICA : 2pt Win @ 7/1 (BOG)

Mystic Dawn : 1pt each way @ 25/1 (BOG)

18.15 Chepstow – Feeder – The Homecoming Novice Stakes (5.1f)

This has been passed on by a good friend of mine in Simon Crisford’s Shaya who is apparently well respected at home. She is by Invincible Spirit out of the Listed winning mare Nidhaal, plenty of speed on both sides of the parents and let’s hope for a big run, the advisory was to take the 4/1 on offer as it’s going to dry up quickly.

Shaya : 3pt Win @ 4/1 (BOG)

19.30 Navan – Foran Equine Irish European Breeders Fund Auction Stakes (5f)

Some of the main market principles in this race look very average and could be vulnerable to a newcomer here in I Am Power, the trainer and jockey reaped success in the first running of this race last year with Giselle’s Charm, and could hold the aces once more.

He is the son of prolific juvenile winner Power who only lost twice as a two-year-old which came in Group 1 company, runner up in the Dewhurst and Phoenix Stakes there is a lot to like about the pedigree the dam was retired early when trained by Jeremy Noseda and has produced only two off springs in her time, however he is bred for speed and at 5/1 looks an each way bet to nothing.

Verhoyen is looking exposed and has had a few chances now to get off the mark, so the main danger looks to come from Johnny Murtagh’s filly Sankari Royale who improved last week to finish runner up at Fairyhouse, the front pair were easily clear, on paper she is the one they all have to beat.

I Am Power : 2pts each way @ 5/1 (BOG)

 

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Wimbledon Semi-Finals - Men's Singles

Wimbledon Semi-Finals – Women’s Singles – The quarter finals of the men’s singles threw up two huge upsets, with both Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic losing their place in the competition. With such fine margins separating the final four from a place in the final, every point is crucial on what is bound to be an enthralling day at Wimbledon.

 

Roger Federer V Tomas Berdych

Federer produced a dominant quarter final display against Milos Raonic to book himself his 11th Wimbledon semi-final. The seven-time champion is looking for his eighth title, and made light work of the world number seven, winning in straight sets 6-4, 6-4, 7-6. Raonic beat Federer in the semi-final of last year’s competition, and so this victory will be a welcome relief to the Swiss. Federer has been the favourites with the bookies all tournament, but following the exit of Rafael Nadal, Murray and Djokovic, he looks odds on to add another Wimbledon trophy to his cabinet.

World number 15 Berdych is in to his first ever Wimbledon semi-final. The Czech took the first set against Djokovic on a tie break, 7-6 and was leading 2-0 in the second before his opponent retired through injury. Although some would say he has made this stage through fortunate circumstances, Berdych has proved he is no mug, beating Dominic Thiem and David Ferrer on his way to the last four.

 

SKYBET: FEDERER TO WIN AND UNDER 34.5 GAMES- 6/5

SKYBET: BERDYCH TO WIN- 5/1

SKYBET: FEDERER TO WIN 3-0(SET BETTING)- 5/6

SKYBET: BERDYCH TO WIN AND BOTH PLAYERS TO WIN A SET- 13/2

 

Sam Querrey V Marin Cilic

Querrey produced one of the performances of the tournament to defeat reigning champion Murray in five sets. The American fought back from 2-1 to come out 3-6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-1, 6-1 winner. Many will point to Murray’s long-standing hip injury, which clearly restricted him during the game, but take nothing away from Querrey, he produced the match of his life. Had the world number one been fully fit, there’s no assumptions he would have won, Querrey was playing great tennis even before Murray’s injury took its toll. Having now beaten both last year’s reigning champion Djokovic and this year Murray, the world number 28 has proven he is a force to be reckoned with.

Like his opponent Querrey, Cilic was forced to an epic five set thriller, eventually beating Giles Muller 3-6, 7-6, 7-5, 5-7, 6-1. Having beaten Nadal in five sets, Cilic proved to be step too far for Muller, and the Croat sealed his place in the final four. Querrey finds himself in his first ever grand slam semi-final, compared to Cilic, who finds himself in his third, having already won the US Open in 2015. The world number six’s overriding experience of these big occasions makes him favourite, but this won’t phase Querrey, who has become accustomed to the ‘underdog’ tag.

 

SKYBET: QUERREY TO WIN- 5/2

SKYBET: CILIC TO WIN AND OVER 38.5 GAMES- 6/4

SKYBET: NUMBER OF SETS(FIVE)- 12/5

SKYBET: TIE-BREAK IN THE MATCH(YES)- 1/5

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Costa Rica vs French Guiana - Match Preview

Costa Rica vs French Guiana – Match Preview – Costa Rica face French Guiana in the last round of group fixtures at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. The favourites, Costa Rica, drew in their last outing against the Group A leaders, Canada. An equaliser on the stroke of half time by Francisco Calvo was all the Central American outfit could conjure up from their 20 total shots. French Guiana’s second match against Honduras ended in a bore draw and a very evenly contested match; with nothing to spilt on possession. All is still possible for French Guiana who are currently at the foot of Group A but this tough Costa Rican opposition will be looking to secure their place in the next round.

Marco Urena Photo Credit: skysports.com

Costa Rica illustrated some much-improved defensive tactics against Canada in their previous match. Canada’s clear attacking threat was hushed to a minimum which allowed the Central American’s counter attacking potential to flourish. Oscar Ramirez’ team were unfortunate to not get all three points from the match with the Group leaders but can secure their place in the next round with a point against French Guiana. Striker, Marco Urena, was unable to convert numerous chances in the last match but was able to net in their opener against Honduras. The striker remains a big threat to the French Guiana defence and will have to be man-marked if they wish to keep him quiet. Can Oscar Ramirez’ men get the job done?

Skybet Match Result – Costa Rica to Win – 2/11

The bookmakers are not giving French Guiana much chance in this one. After defeat to Canada in a six-goal thriller, French Guiana went toe to toe with Honduras and will be frustrated they were unable to be more clinical. Striker, Sloan Privat, will be head coach, Jair Karam’s biggest threat. Privat scored in French Guiana’s first match against Canada; which was French Guiana’s first ever appearance at the Gold Cup. As aforementioned, French Guiana are huge outsiders for this match however impressed in that previous bore draw with Honduras. Can French Guiana pull of the biggest shock so far at the CONCACAF Gold Cup?

Skybet Match Result – French Guiana to Win – 14/1

Team News

Both left back, Bryan Oviedo, and winger, Joel Campbell, are doubtful ahead of this match due to minor injuries.

French Guiana have no fresh injury worries or suspensions to alter team selection.

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Mexico vs Jamaica - Match Preview

Mexico vs Jamaica – Match Preview – Mexico will face Jamaica in the second round of group fixtures at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Both nations earned three points in their openers and are occupying the top two spots in Group C. As we previously predicted, history did repeat itself for Mexico and El Salvador as the Mexicans once again were victorious 3-1 over their Central American opponents; three goals inside the first hour was enough to see them over the line. Jamaica were clinical in their 2-0 win over Curacao, with less shots and possession than their Caribbean opponents, however, two second half goals secured their first points of the campaign.

Elias Hernandez Photo Credit: espnfc.com

The Mexicans are favourites to lift the Gold Cup and showed exactly why in their previous outing; their young and uncapped fringe players took the initiative and were ruthless in attack. However, in typical Mexican fashion, weaknesses were exposed by El Salvador and will be manager, Juan Carlos Osario’s priority ahead of this showdown. Osario however will not be on the touchline for this match as he will continue to serve his six-match touchline ban following his misconduct during the Confederations Cup. Winger, Elias Hernandez, will be the Mexicans biggest threat after he turned plenty of heads with a stunning performance against El Salvador. The Morelia winger scored once and assisted twice; the pick of the bunch being a delightful set-piece delivery to Hedgardo Marin to score the games opener. Can Mexico secure their place in the next round?

Skybet Match Result – Mexico to Win – 2/5

Jamaica will be happy with their curtain raiser as they overcame their Caribbean rivals, Curacao, with a clinical, efficient performance that left manager, Winfried Schafer, a base to build on. However, a few rather alarming frailties were brought to the spotlight that would suggest they are going to struggle against the Mexicans. Although being victorious on the most important match statistic, the score line, the Jamaicans struggled to sync for much of the match and were lucky to not concede against a Curacao side that were frustrated with their lack of composure. Mexico will be able to expose these weaknesses with more finesse than Curacao did and could be a mountain too high for the Jamaicans to climb, but the bookmakers could be in for a surprise.

Skybet Match Result – Jamaica to Win – 7/1

Neither nation has any injuries or suspensions to worry about ahead of Friday’s match.

The last time these two met, Mexico won 2-0. After successfully tipping the score line for Mexico’s last match vs El Salvador, could history repeat itself yet again?

Skybet Correct Score – Mexico to Win 2-0 – 11/2

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PDC World Matchplay 2017 - 1st Round - Darts Preview

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

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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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Daily Horse Racing Pro Tips - 15th September 2017

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