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England Women's vs Scotland Women's - Match Preview

England Women’s vs Scotland Women’s – Match Preview – England will face Scotland in their opening match of their 2017 Women’s Euros campaign as the two nations fierce sporting rivalry continues.

England are entering the tournament as one of the favourites to go the distance, bringing plenty of talent and quality in their 23-woman squad. Scotland are participating in their first major tournament in the nation’s history- a big achievement for these women. England are the favourites to win on Wednesday however any contest involving England and Scotland often provides drama and entertainment.

England Women's vs Scotland Women's - Match Preview

Ellen White can provide a huge threat to the Scotland defence Photo Credit: skysports.com

Mark Sampson’s ladies most recently took to the field in some international friendlies against Switzerland and Denmark. The ‘Lionesses’ easily dispatched of the Swiss before defeating the Danes, 2-1, in a close encounter. A brace from Birmingham City FC striker, Ellen White, was enough for the English to continue their winning momentum and will also give the striker confidence ahead of Wednesday’s opener. White is arguably England’s biggest threat going forward but is in good company with Toni Duggan, Fran Kirby and Jodie Taylor, just to name a few of England’s attackers. Can White and company kickstart their campaign with an expected three points against rivals?

Skybet Correct Score Group Betting – England to Win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 11/8

England Women's vs Scotland Women's - Match Preview

Jane Ross will come up against many team mates when taking on England Photo Credit: skysports.com

Scotland will be looking to begin their first ever major tournament with a victory over tough opposition. Their very first major tournament will prove to be an uphill battle from the beginning, as they are joined by Portugal and Spain in Group D, however they feel confident they will prove people wrong. Striker, Jane Ross, has had a fantastic season at Manchester City and will be facing off against many of her team-mates, who will understand the threat Ross can cause. Scotland most recently took to the field in an international friendly against Ireland. A late 85th minute winner against Christie Murray grabbed the Scots the win they deserved; after failing to convert many chances. Can Scotland cause an upset on their debut at the Euros?

Skybet Match Result – Scotland to Win – 11/1

Both nations attacks have had no problem finding the back of the net this season. Will this translate into this tournament?

Skybet Under/Over Goals – Over 2.5 Goals in 90 mins – 4/6

 

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Today’s horse racing preview comes from two meetings, with selections coming from Bath and Beverley.

 

14.00 Bath – Dribuild Group Handicap (11.7f). (0-70)

These are races that Richard Hannon tends to mop up as the season roles into the summer months. Today’s representative here is Pete So High who returns quickly after finishing fourth of eight on the all-weather last week.

He is still looking for his first turf success, however his run here at Bath two runs back over 13.6f looks a plan for today’s return over two furlongs less and his young jockey Tom Marquand is booked.

Best of the rest look to come from both Pondering and Plato’s Code who both are coming off the back of wins at Lingfield over course and distance.

Pete So High : 2pt win (BOG)

14.45 Beverley – Racing UK Novice Auction Stakes (5f)

I would like to think Nigel Tinkler’s Roundhay Park can come on from his second over course and distance two weeks ago. Even though he has been high odds on both occasions, he is open to more improvement under today’s pilot Tom Eaves.

Nearest rivals look to come from Leaderofthepack who finished behind the selection last time here and will surely be thereabouts this time around.

Roundhay Park : 1pt each way (BOG) 

15.00 Bath – Above and Beyond  Nursery Handicap (5.1f)

Richard Hannon has found a good opportunity for June Dog to try and get that second career win. The lightly raced son of Helmet was beaten I thought convincingly last time at Haydock over 6f.

His Windsor Castle run was not that convincing nor is his current form. Haydock run has been damaged after Jim Rockford ran last the weekend just gone at York. The very eye-catching booking of Atzeni on Mick Channon’s Handicap debutante Aquadabra for me is given the nod.

Consistency in maidens and novice company gives Aquadabra a strong possibility of getting off the mark at the seventh attempt.

Aquadabra : 1pt each way (BOG)

 

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France Women's vs Iceland Women's - Match Preview

France Women’s vs Iceland Women’s – Match Preview – France face Iceland in their opening fixture at the 2017 UEFA Women’s Euros. The two nations have a history in the tournament, having met eight years ago when Iceland kicked off their debut campaign at the European Championships; where France were victorious, 3-1. This was one of France’s seven victories over Iceland in a total of nine competitive encounters that has seen the small Scandinavian nation win once. With form, quality and history, it would suggest an easy three points for the French, however, Iceland will be looking to establish themselves amongst Europe’s elite by providing a monumental shock in their curtain raiser.

France recently took the field on two occasions for friendly internationals against Belgium and Norway. A dominant 2-0 victory over the Belgians showcased the class that the French women possessed, however, were held to a 1-1 draw with the Norwegians most recently after taking an early lead in the third minute. Defensive insecurities were capitalised on by Norway as they equalised late on to stop the French in their tracks. France’s world class attack is their best asset, however they will have to keep defensive mistakes to a minimum if they are to go all the way in this tournament; a milestone that manager, Olivier Echouafni, believes is a realistic achievement. Can the French kickstart their campaign with an expected victory?

Skybet Correct Score Group Betting – France to Win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 – 11/8

Margrét Lára Viðarsdóttir will spearhead the Iceland attack Photo Credit: visir.is

Iceland have failed to impress in their recent showings; their most recent match ending in a 1-0 loss to Brazil in an international friendly. The small, proud nation also drew with Ireland in a recent friendly and have failed to show much attacking prowess in their bouts. Manager, Freyr Alexandersson, will understand the mammoth task ahead of his rather inexperienced side and may play for a draw; a result that would be fantastic for Iceland and terrible for France. Going toe to toe with one of the world’s strongest nations should prove too difficult for the Icelandic outfit, however, with the magical feeling surrounding this tournament, anything could be possible. Icelandic legend, Margrét Lára Viðarsdóttir, will be her nation’s biggest threat, spearheading the Scandinavian attack. The striker is the women’s side all-time top scorer and will be looking to add to her already impressive career tally. Can Viðarsdóttir and company provide a huge shock?

Skybet Match Result – Iceland to Win – 18/1

 

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Horse Racing Preview

Here is our horse racing preview for Monday 17th July 2017 across UK and Ireland Horse Racing today, unit stakes advised upon each selection.

 

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 17th July 2017 – Ffos las 4.45pm  – totepool Betting On All UK Racing Handicap

Mowhoob – 6/1 (EW)

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 17th July 2017 – Wolverhampton 7.10pm – Fclgf.com Classified Claiming Stakes

Never Say – 8/1 (EW)

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 17th July 2017 – Windsor 8.20pm – Sky Bet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

Hollywood Road – 13/8

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Germany Women's vs Sweden Women's - Match Preview

Germany Women’s vs Sweden Women’s – Match Preview – The tournament’s most successful ever nation will kick off their campaign on Monday against a strong Swedish side. Both titans of the women’s game in Europe, this match promises to be one of the most entertaining matches of the group stages.

The German’s have won the last six European Championships in a row dating back to 1995; a rather astounding achievement from one of the World’s most dominant sporting nations. Unsurprisingly, the Germans are favourites to lift the trophy however face a tough first test against Sweden.

Sweden were the first ever nation to win the European Championships since UEFA’s ownership of the tournament in 1984. Since that historical campaign, the Swedes have fallen just short of lifting the trophy three times; losing in the 1987, 1995 and 2001 final, the two most recent at the hands of the Germans.

Germany captain Dzsenifer Marozsan Photo Credit: uefa.com

Germany will begin the defence of their title on Monday in good spirits; following a 3-1 win over Brazil in a recent friendly. Their World class players such as Anja Mittag, Sara Dabritz and captain Dzsenifer Marozsán is an indication that they are yet again the side to beat this tournament. Manager, Steffi Jones, has also given some of the young players a call-up in the German set-up with Lina Magull and Hasret Kayikci both earning their place after impressive seasons in the Frauen Bundesliga.

Skybet Price Boost – Germany to Win 1-0 – 9/2

Linda Sembrant will try to stop the German attack from breaching the Swedish defence

Sweden most recently took to the field against Mexico in a friendly match where they were successful in getting a 1-0 win. A first half goal from defender, Linda Sembrant, gave the Swedes a well-deserved victory as they will look to carry the momentum into their curtain raiser against the most feared nation in the tournament. Going toe to toe with Europe’s most dominant force in the women’s game will be a challenge the Swedish team will rise to, understanding they will have to sit back and soak up the pressure from Germany’s all-star attack. The Swedes are SkyBet’s 5th favourites to win the tournament outright, proving this match should be a blockbuster. Can Sweden provide a huge shock in their opener?

Skybet Match Result – Sweden to Win – 5/1

These two nations met at the 2016 Olympics in Rio De Janiero where Germany came out victorious, 2-1. Will history repeat itself?

Skybet Correct Score – Germany to Win 2-1 – 15/2

 

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Curacao vs Mexico - Match Preview

Curacao vs Mexico – Match Preview – Curacao will face Mexico in the final round of the group fixtures at the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The Mexicans participated to a bore draw with Jamaica in their previous outing meaning that progression to the next round isn’t a certainty despite currently leading Group C. Curacao suffered a second successive 2-0 defeat, this time to El Salvador. Having conceded two goals in the first half hour, the Caribbean’s were unable to convert a 44th minute penalty; a coincidence that has summed up their Gold Cup campaign so far. That 2-0 defeat means Curacao will take the field for the final time at the tournament, whilst their opponents still have it all to play for with El Salvador and Jamaica breathing down their necks.

The Mexicans dominated their last match against the Jamaicans but were unable to convert their furiously superior possession into clear goal scoring chances. The Central Americans only managed three shots on target all match with a total of 73% possession; a statistic that reflects upon the inexperience of this fresh-faced Mexican side.

Manager, Juan Carlos Osario, will look to alter his sides tactics yet again in their bid for qualification to the knockout stages; after trialling an ineffective 4-4-2 that baffled a lot of supporters after Mexico’s previous success in a 4-3-3 formation in their curtain raiser. The bookmakers are expecting the Mexicans to come out victorious in this showdown, where a point will be enough to see them qualify through. Will Osario’s men come out on top?

Skybet Correct Score Betting – Mexico to Win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 – 11/4

Curacao will be bitterly disappointed with how their Gold Cup campaign has panned out. After a poor showing in their first match, things didn’t get any better for Ramko Bicentinni’s side who replicated their previous score line, proving unclinical in front of goal and unstable in their backline. With little to no expectations laid out for the Caribbean side before the tournament began, it’s safe to say that Curacao have not impressed and have been frustrating viewing for many impartial fans. With their qualification chances already out the window, Mexico should prove too much for the small island, however this tournament can provide shocks.

Skybet Match Result – Curacao to Win – 16/1

Team News

Neither side has any injuries or suspensions ahead of Monday’s fixture.

When these two met in 1970, Mexico won 7-0. Will another thrashing be on its way for Curacao?

 

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Horse Racing Preview

Here is our horse racing preview for Sunday 16th July 2017 across UK and Ireland Horse Racing today, unit stakes advised upon each selection.

 

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 16th July 2017 – Curragh 3.10pm  -Kilboy Estate Stakes (Fillies’ Group 2)

Laganore – 3/1

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 16th July 2017 – Curragh 3.45pm – Qatar Airways Minstrel Stakes (group 2)

Spirit Of Valor – 3/1

Horse Racing – UK / Ireland – 16th July 2017 – Perth 4.40pm -Edinburgh Gin Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Green Zone – 9/2 (EW)

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Wimbledon Final - Men's Singles

Wimbledon Final – Men’s Singles – Sunday marks the final day of Wimbledon 2017. In a competition that has been filled with enthralling matches, high profile upsets, and some fantastic tennis, we are down to the final two. Few would argue about the inclusion of these two, with both earning their way in to the final for a chance to lift the converted title. Whoever wins, one thing is for sure, there will be a new name on the Wimbledon trophy this year.

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

Federer has bounced back from last year’s semi-final exit, and looks like a man on a mission. Following last year’s exit in the last four to Milos Raonic, the Swiss took six months off to recuperate. In Tennis, it is commonly accepted if you take six months off, it will take you at least that amount of time to get back to the level you were at.

Federer is a sporting anomaly. The seven time Wimbledon champion came back from his break to romp the Australian Open, and after another break saw him miss the whole clay season, he is now in the final of Wimbledon. We are running out of superlatives to describe him. Federer is yet to drop a set throughout the whole of the competition, and has made light work of every opponent he has faced.

Roger Federer celebrates his victory in the Semi Final over Tomas Berdych Photo Credit: skysports.com

The world number five beat Tomas Berdych in the semi-final in straight sets. Despite Berdych fighting hard to take Federer to a tie break in the first two sets, he still found himself on the brink of a semi-final exit. Federer eventually sealed the win, winning 7-6, 7-6, 6-4.

Despite the ominous form of Federer, this match is far from a for gone conclusion. Cilic has finally reached his first Wimbledon final at the eleventh attempt and will be determined not to let this opportunity slip him by. This is only the Croat’s second ever grand slam final, the first he won in 2014, when he picked up the US Open title. That year he beat Roger Federer in the semi-final to reach the last two, and he will be hoping for another straight set win.

Can Marin Cilic win Wimbledon on his 11th attempt at the tournament? Photo Credit: skysports.com

The world number six claimed victory in America as world number 14. Now he is number seven in the world and this highlights his meteoric rise in status as he cements his place as a major force in the Tennis world. Cilic’s route to the final hasn’t been straight forward. Having played a combined nine sets in the quarter and semi-finals, it will be interesting to see how long he can maintain his best tennis out on centre court.

His four-set duel with Sam Querrey in the semi-final lasted just short of three hours. Cilic eventually came out victorious, beating the American 6-7, 6-4, 7-4, 7-5. Cilic recorded an impressive 25 aces throughout the game, and he’ll be relying on that serve if he is to try and beat Federer.

 

SKYBET: FEDERER TO WIN 3-0 (SET BETTING), SERVE MOST ACES AND LEAST NUMBER OF DOUBLE FAULTS – 7/1

SKYBET: CILIC TO WIN- 7/2

SKYBET: FEDERER TO WIN 3-1(SET BETTING)- 5/2

SKYBET: CILIC TO WIN, SERVE MOST ACES, AND LEAST NUMBER OF DOUBLE FAULTS- 10/1

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Today’s horse racing preview comes from two meetings, with selections coming from Newmarket and Chester.

 

Yesterday could not have gone better. It was super to see Mystic Dawn rekindle her juvenile form when over turning Richard Fahey’s Queen Kindly by the narrowest of margins; the selection was advised at 25/1, and to round the night off, I Am Power won nicely at Navan at 4/1 advised at 5s. Sadly, the info on Shaya was disappointing indeed, I could see she was losing the race from over three furlongs out when not settling and pulling far too freely, she will no doubt come on from the experience.

 

14.50 Newmarket – Bet365 Handicap (0-100) (8f)

There are a couple I like in this at very big prices, Hajaj represents Charlie Fellows who will relish returning to a mile this afternoon. His last run over a mile resulted in a win when landing a 0-85 Handicap at Ascot, back in third was Juanito Chico who was just denied once more behind a nice looking type in Addeybb of Willie Haggas’s. Hajaj has been competing over further distances this year with stability, however, he would have to produce a career best to land the spoils.

The Willie Haggas yard are sending out winners hand over fist and Executive Force will be the selection that looks a very backable price. He is another who has a similar profile to Mystic Dawn who has lost his way this year from his promising juvenile status, a long way back in the Britannia at the royal meeting  he now gets the eye catching booking of William Buick who takes the ride for the first time and at a double figure price to boot for a yard that cant stop sending out winners gets my cash each way.

Others to consider are Roger Charlton’s Maths Prize who finished stone last in the Britannia could find this more to his liking with the ground coming in his favour, both Afaak and Mountain Angel are likely to be on the premises with the former more likely to go forward off the back of his Doncaster win over Mountain Angel when giving six pound to the runner up, an extra pound this afternoon might not seem enough to reverse the placings.

EXECUTIVE FORCE : 2pts each way @ 16/1 (BOG)

15.00 Chester – Sportingbet City Plate Stakes (Listed) (7f)

There is probably no better jockey that rides Chester as well as Franny Norton. He will partner Charlie Appleby’s Jungle Cat for the first time this afternoon. He looks a right monkey to win with, but he deserves to be rewarded for his consistency this year which saw a successful campaign out in Meydan when winning a valuable handicap and finished runner up on two other occasions.

Since returning from his overseas exploits, he has run creditably enough, finishing down the field in the Group 2 Duke of York Stakes but bounced back more recently when runner up in the Group 3 Criterion Stakes when behind the smart Home of the Brave. With this tight track to suit his style of running and the application of blinkers for the first time, I cant find anything in the race to overturn his short odds.

Best of the rest should come from the inform Richard Hannon’s yard in Kool Kompany. Fourth in this last year form a similar draw he should make his presence felt around here, but it’s all the way Jungle Cat for me to give Franny Norton another Chester success.

JUNGLE CAT : 4pt Win @ 13/8 (BOG)

 

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Nicaragua vs USA - Match Preview

Nicaragua vs USA – Match Preview – United States face Nicaragua in the FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, to conclude Group B knowing that if they better Panama’s result they will finish top and take them through to the quarter-finals.

Back in charge of USMNT for a second spell, Bruce Arena named a young and relatively untested squad for the 2017 Gold Cup, to raise the competitiveness for places in the World Cup next summer.

Hosts of this tournament, that inexperienced squad has four points from their opening two matches – level with Panama and with the same goal difference – but are top by virtue of goals scored.
A single point would guarantee USMNT’s passage to the last 8 – where they would meet the best third place team from Group A or C.

The second-favourites for the title, The Stars and Stripes have been unconvincing so far – a lethargic draw against Panama and an underwhelming 3-2 victory over Martinique has raised some questions for Arena and his side to answer.

However, it would take something remarkable for Nicaragua to surface from this match with a positive result so panic stations are not being called yet for the five-times champions.

Henry Duarte’s side were massive underdogs coming into this tournament, this year’s edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup is the first time The Pinoleros have qualified for the tournament since 2009. In fact, it is only the second appearance Nicaragua have made in the competition since 1967 where they had a best-ever finish of 6th.
To further illustrate the point, Nicaragua have only ever avoided defeat once (with a draw) at the Gold Cup in every game they played.

This year, Nicaragua have so far lost 2-0 to Martinique and 2-1 to Panama. As such it would take a miracle to get out of the group, needing to beat the U.S. by several goals to secure a best-placed 3rd finish.

So that underdog status is accentuated when playing a CONCACAF powerhouse like the United States – especially when a result is needed by the latter. Nicaragua have nothing to lose and legend status to gain in their homeland. The recipe for an intriguing football match.

Jordan Morris Photo Credit: espnfc.com

Player to Watch
Forward Jordan Morris is doing his best to cement a place in Arena’s World Cup squad at this tournament – saving United States’ blushes with a well-taken brace in the narrow 3-2 victory over Martinique last time out. Morris is definitely capable, his breakthrough season with Seattle Sounders in 2016 displayed that – scoring 12 goals in 41 appearances. The 22-year-old, remarkably, is one of the more experienced players in this squad with 18 caps and will be raring to justify his selection for both this tournament, and hopefully for the ones to come.

 

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