April 2009

Snooker World Championship 2009: Thanks to Ron, it's all over to John

Jack Houghton / 30 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Jack Houghton's played the Crucible odds all wrong and only John Higgins can save him now......Read more »

World Championship Snooker Bets: Day 13 tips

Paul Krishnamurty / 30 April 2009 / Leave a comment

The 2005 World Champion is in stellar form and should sink the Aussie who's in uncharted waters....Read more »

BBC Sports Personality of the Year Betting 2009: Back boxing boys for the big one

Dave Farrar / 29 April 2009 / Leave a comment

As the sporting year gets into swing, Dave Farrar finds few reasons to get excited by the favourites in the early SPOTY odds....Read more »

World Championship Snooker Bets: Day 12 tips

Paul Krishnamurty / 29 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Back Maguire to overhaul his favourite opponent today....Read more »

World Championship Snooker Betting: Day 11 tips

Paul Krishnamurty / 27 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty believes that Stephen Hendry's fine run is about to come to an end......Read more »

World Championship Snooker Betting: Day 10 tips

Paul Krishnamurty / 27 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Back Carter to make a comeback in this volatile match, says Paul Krishnamurty....Read more »

Formula One Drivers' Championship Odds: Button clear favourite for title

Joe Dyer / 26 April 2009 / Leave a comment

It's three wins from four races for the surprise package of the 2009 F1 season....Read more »

Hatton v Pacquaio Odds: Size matters when the boys get down to business

Richard Douglas / 26 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Richard Douglas looks back at each fighter's last six bouts for what could happen when the two get it on next Saturday......Read more »

Bahrain GP Betting: Improving Hamilton can make top three

Scott Ferguson / 25 April 2009 / Leave a comment

The F1 picture is changing rapidly but Scott Ferguson thinks he's found a couple of angles ahead of the Bahrain GP....Read more »

World Championship Snooker Bets: Day nine tips

Paul Krishnamurty / 25 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Back confident Maguire to cement favouritism in style, says Paul Krishnamurty....Read more »

Rocket crashes out of the Crucible

Joe Dyer / 25 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Mark Allen produces the first big upset of the tournament....Read more »

Crucible Odds: Maguire remains the man to beat

David Hendon / 25 April 2009 / Leave a comment

David Hendon surveys the scene following the first week of action at the World Championships where, though plenty of the top seeds remain in contention, the Scottish hot-shot stays as his choice to lift the trophy....Read more »

World Championship Snooker Betting: Day eight tips

Paul Krishnamurty / 24 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Higgins has previously struggled at the last-16 stage, says Paul Krishnamurty, and Jamie Cope is a high-quality opponent....Read more »

Bahrain Grand Prix Betting: Brawn bullish amid desert frenzy

David Croft / 24 April 2009 / Leave a comment

With teams working around the clock to improve their cars, will an outsider gatecrash Sunday's Grand Prix or will we see another duel between the Brawns and the Bulls? David Croft reports from Bahrain....Read more »

London Marathon Betting: Find your favourite with the help of Woody, Jena-Paul, the Dalai Lama and Marie Curie

Jack Houghton / 24 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Jack Houghton has been keeping exalted company recently and - would you believe it?! - they've got some strident opinions on this year's London Marathon odds. Read on for bets on both races......Read more »

Japanese MotoGP Betting: Rossi facing fight to catch flying Stoner

Trent Burton / 24 April 2009 / Leave a comment

This weekend we're in Japan for Round two of the 2009 MotoGP season. Trent Burton looks forward to round 2 of Stoner v Rossi....Read more »

World Championship Snooker Betting: Day seven tips

Paul Krishnamurty / 23 April 2009 / Leave a comment

At even money Marco Fu is a solid bet to send Shaun Murphy on his way as the second round of Crucible action continues, says Paul Krishnamurty....Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Ricky Hatton will beat Manny Pacquiao

The Betfair Contrarian / 23 April 2009 / 2 Comments

The Betfair Contrarian explains why he is backing the Hitman at [3.2] to overcome Manny Pacquiao in their May 2nd bout......Read more »

Boxing Betting: Hungry Taylor makes Froch fight tough to call

Ralph Ellis / 23 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Carl Froch puts his belt on the line for the first time on Saturday night but his opponent will be fighting for his career, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

Betfair Big Interview - Andy Priaulx

Ralph Ellis / 23 April 2009 / Leave a comment

While Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button do battle, Betfair met Britain's other world motor sport star Andy Priaulx to hear how he's trying to get back his World Touring Car Championship crown now the circuit is moving to Europe....Read more »

Bahrain Grand Prix Betting: Leaders target more moments in the sun

Thomas Cowie / 22 April 2009 / Leave a comment

The F1 circus stops in the Middle East this weekend for round four of this compelling championship. Tom Cowie tells you everything you need to know about the Bahrain Grand Prix....Read more »

World Championship Snooker Betting: Day six tips

Paul Krishnamurty / 22 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty believes that Mark Allen will be no pushover for the world number one......Read more »

World Championship Snooker Betting: Day five tips

Paul Krishnamurty / 21 April 2009 / Leave a comment

John Higgins begins his Crucible challenge on Wednesday and Paul Krishnamurty sees no reason why he will not sweep past Michael Holt....Read more »

Snooker Betting Day Four: Taking out Bond should be a simple mission for Ebdon

Paul Krishnamurty / 20 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamuty previews this battle of the Crucible veterans but can only see one winner......Read more »

World Championship Snooker Betting: Day three tips

Paul Krishnamurty / 19 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty believes that the under-rated Marco Fu is in a different class to Joe Swail......Read more »

Formula 1 Betting: Vettel rules in the rain to end Button run

Maxliu / 19 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Flawless drive brings first race win for Red Bull but encouraging signs for McLaren mean Hamilton isn't out of it......Read more »

What the bloody hell is... The Volvo Open Race?

Richard Douglas / 18 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Richard Douglas steps into his deck shoes, slings a salmon coloured crewneck over his shoulders and dons a Helly Hansen as he navigates the treacherous waters of an event conceived in a Portsmouth pub....Read more »

World Championship Snooker Betting: Day two tips

Paul Krishnamurty / 18 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty is conifdent that the 'Jester from Leicester' can scrape through a tough opener on day two at the Crucible....Read more »

Chinese Grand Prix Betting: Vettel takes pole with tyre saving drive

Scott Ferguson / 18 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Scott Ferguson reports on the final round of qualifying in Shanghai where Red Bull have ended Brawn GP's run of consecutive poles......Read more »

World Championship Snooker Betting: Day one tips

Paul Krishnamurty / 17 April 2009 / Leave a comment

The defending champion's progress may not be in doubt but Paul Krishnamurty believes that the correct score markets offer a value way of backing Ronnie....Read more »

Chinese Grand Prix Betting: Red Bull pose biggest threat to Brawn supremacy

David Croft / 17 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Lewis Hamilton has given McLaren a welcome boost but Sunday's race could come down to who protects their rubber and Brawn GP have the cars for a third consecutive victory. David Croft reports from Shanghai....Read more »

Boxing Betting: Can Haye back up his big words?

Ralph Ellis / 17 April 2009 / Leave a comment

David Haye has been using bold tactics in the build-up to his June heavyweight title bout against Wladimir Klitschko, says Ralph Ellis. But can the man who bids to be Britain's next world champions deliver the goods in the ring?...Read more »

World Championship Snooker Betting: Round one preview

Paul Krishnamurty / 16 April 2009 / Leave a comment

As the tournament gets under way on Saturday, Paul Krishnamurty makes his picks from the first round of matches....Read more »

Betfair Big Interview: Gail Emms

Ralph Ellis / 16 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Betfair loves the London marathon and couldn't resist an invitation to join Olympic silver medallist and badminton star Gail Emms on her last training run before next week's big event. (Well, alright, we waited in McDonalds to talk to her...Read more »

O'Sullivan's Crucible Odds: Ignore the temperament, Ronnie's the master so pile in

Jack Houghton / 16 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Jack Houghton grew up playing snooker at Cromer Snooker Hall so he knows genius when he sees it - and there's only one at the Crucible....Read more »

World Championship Snooker Betting: Which player will score the highest break?

Paul Krishnamurty / 16 April 2009 / Leave a comment

A pair of fancied Scots offer better value than crowd favourite Ronnie, says Paul Krishnamurty....Read more »

World Championship Snooker Betting: Winning nationality market

Paul Krishnamurty / 16 April 2009 / Leave a comment

It's highly likely that the Crucible winner will come from England, Scotland or Wales, so why not back a nationality to win rather than a player?...Read more »

World Championship Snooker Betting: Will there be a 147?

Paul Krishnamurty / 16 April 2009 / Leave a comment

There were two maximum breaks at last year's World Championships and that has ensured the layers are offering little value with the current price of [2.02]. But Paul Krishnamurty may have a system to land a profit......Read more »

F1 Betting: Toyota surprise in China?

Thomas Cowie / 15 April 2009 / Leave a comment

This weekend F1 2009 continues its tour of the Far East, arriving in Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix. Tom Cowie sets the scene for the third installment of a remarkable season....Read more »

World Championship Snooker Betting: Quarter Winners

Tareq Quiroz / 15 April 2009 / Leave a comment

In trying to pick the winner of this great tournament it is common to come unstuck at the final four. Fortunately, the Quarter Winner markets mean you don't have to go beyond that stage, says Tareq Quiroz....Read more »

World Championship Snooker Betting: Big 4 v the Field

Tareq Quiroz / 15 April 2009 / Leave a comment

The Field need fear only the Rocket, says Tareq Quiroz as he takes a close look at one of the most intriguing World Championships markets....Read more »

O'Sullivan's Crucible Odds: Tough draw makes defending champ Ronnie a must lay

Paul Krishnamurty / 15 April 2009 / 1 Comments

Paul Krishnamurty sees no value in backing O'Sullivan from the outset at the Crucible. But if you're determined to get behind the champ there is another way of doing it......Read more »

Odds and Ends: The betting.betfair.com sports podcast

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 14 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Jamie Pacheco sat down with Alan Dudman to nominate his hero, zero, sporting discussion and bet of the week. Eurosport commentator David Hendon joined them to discuss the Snooker World Championship....Read more »

Qatar MotoGP rearranged

Trent Burton / 13 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Downpours in Qatar mean Stoner, Rossi and co race on Monday night....Read more »

Snooker World Championship Betting: Attacking genius Maguire running out of time to fulfil Crucible dream

David Hendon / 13 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Scot has the game to land the World Championship but at 28 he's running out of time to achieve his aim of lifting the title before his 30th birthday....Read more »

Alcohol is a problem in British sport just as it is in British society

Paul Moon / 12 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Moon discusses the effect alcohol has had on the careers and lives of such stars as Paul McGrath, Ian Botham, Barry Ferguson and Andrew Flintoff and wonders why this problem only seems to plague Britain.......Read more »

Qatar Moto GP Betting: Rock solid opportunity for Stoner to triumph

Trent Burton / 11 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Trent Burton talks us through the first race of the Moto GP calendar where Casey Stoner looks to make it three in a row under floodlights......Read more »

Boxing Betting: Am I getting carried away with Haye and Hatton's chances?

David Croft / 11 April 2009 / Leave a comment

David Croft gives is his early views on the two of the most eagerly-awaited fights of the last few years, as British duo David Haye and Ricky Hatton take on Wladimir Klitchsko and Manny Pacquiao respectively......Read more »

Cheerleading and the remainder of the world's most dangerous sports

Alsy / 10 April 2009 / Leave a comment

If you think cheerleading is child's play compared to the american football that takes centre stage to it, think again. Or that cave diving is a relaxing weekend hobby, think yet again. Alister Morgan talks us through five sports that...Read more »

What the bloody hell is...pelota?

Richard Douglas / 10 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Richard Douglas finds little consolation in the fact he is the only Betting.betfair.com columnist to have permission to use a swear word in his weekly column as he goes about trying to work out what the sport of pelota entails....Read more »

Formula 1 Betting: Stewart warns Hamilton against quitting McLaren

Ralph Ellis / 09 April 2009 / 1 Comments

After a turbulent start to the season, Lewis Hamilton could be on the verge of quitting McLaren. However, Britain's most senior racing figure thinks that would be a bad idea, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

Betfair's Odds and Ends: Betting.betfair.com's weekly sports podcast

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 07 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Betting.betfair.com editor Jamie Pacheco joined Alan Dudman to nominate his hero, zero, bet and sporting event of the week....Read more »

Formula One Update: Button lands second GP to take charge of Drivers' Championship

Joe Dyer / 05 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Torrential rain forces abandonment of Malaysian Grand Prix with British driver in the lead....Read more »

Malaysian GP Betting: Button eyes the victory but can he survive the storms?

Scott Ferguson / 04 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Brawn were again fastest for Sunday's Grand Prix but the likely afternoon rainfall makes Button a risky bet at [2.08], says Scott Ferguson....Read more »

Malaysian Grand Prix Betting: Stormy clouds over Sepang

David Croft / 03 April 2009 / Leave a comment

After a tumultuous few days for Formula One, David Croft looks to the sky above Sepang and predicts that Brawn GP might not have everything their own way on Sunday....Read more »

What the bloody hell is... Handball?

Richard Douglas / 03 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Like federalism, David Hasselhoff and white socks with slip-on shoes, Europe seems to understand handball in a way that Britain does not, says Richard Douglas. But where does our man for all sports think the value is?...Read more »

Formula One Betting: Big boys cry foul

Ralph Ellis / 02 April 2009 / 1 Comments

It's not surprising that those who didn't have the imagination to come up with Brawn GP's clever and controversial piece of technology are complaining, says Ralph Ellis as he considers F1's latest coutroom sideshow....Read more »

F1 Betting: Price drifts as Hamilton loses Aussie points

Maxliu / 02 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Betfair Markets react to the news that F1 stewards have stripped Lewis Hamilton of the points he won in Melbourne....Read more »

Formula 1 Betting: Unpredictable weather makes Malaysia toughest race

Thomas Cowie / 01 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Hot on the heels of last weekend's spectacular season opener in Australia, F1 moves to Malaysia on Sunday. Tom Cowie provides the lowdown on the Sepang Track....Read more »

Premier League Darts Betting: Week nine preview

Editor / 01 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Week Nine of the Premier League of Darts- and the show moves on to Glasgow. It was tough going last week and Dart Vader lost a few quid. Rumour has it he vented his anger on two unlucky storm troopers,...Read more »

Listen to Odds and Ends: Betfair's sports podcast

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 01 April 2009 / Leave a comment

Betting.betfair.com co-editor Jamie Pacheco sat down with Dave Farrar to discuss his hero of the week, zero of the week and bet of the week amongst others. Kevin Pietersen, Tiger Woods and Ali Carter were amongst the names that cropped...Read more »