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May 2009

Italian Moto GP Betting: Rossi favourite for eight in four horse race

Trent Burton / 30 May 2009 / Leave a comment

This week Trent Burton is in Mugello for round five of the 2009 MotoGP season....Read more »

What the bloody hell is ... K-1?

Richard Douglas / 24 May 2009 / Leave a comment

'Battling beefcake' sums up the mixed martial arts sport of K-1 for Richard Douglas....Read more »

F1 Drivers' Championship Betting: Five wins from six races takes Button to 1.3 for title

Joe Dyer / 24 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Brit miles ahead in the F1 title betting after Monaco GP....Read more »

Monaco Grand Prix Betting Preview: Front-running Button can keep great season going

Scott Ferguson / 23 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Scott Ferguson marks your card for the glamour race of the year....Read more »

Monaco GP Betting: Hamilton is the dangerman on narrow streets

David Croft / 22 May 2009 / Leave a comment

The omens for a Button title win are good, says David Croft, but the defending champion is looking impressive and will relish the ultimate test of ability behind the wheel this weekend....Read more »

Sports Betting: Five British Isles stars to watch this summer

Alsy / 22 May 2009 / Leave a comment

As the likes of Andrew Strauss, Andy Murray and Brian O'Driscoll make all the headlines this summer, Alister Morgan considers five slighly lesser known sports stars from thes shores whose progress we should monitor....Read more »

Formula 1 Betting: Everything you need to know about the Monaco GP

Thomas Cowie / 20 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Formula One heads to Monte Carlo for the oldest, most prestigious and most glamorous race of the season this weekend. Jenson Button has a poor record at Monaco but, after his Spanish victory last week, he will be more than...Read more »

Premier League Darts Betting: 'Machine' has mentality for Wembley win

David Croft / 19 May 2009 / Leave a comment

David Croft believes that the Premier League has been a bit of a damp squib in recent weeks. Does he believe 'the Power' et al can help it go out with a bang at Wembley on Thursday night?...Read more »

What the bloody hell is... Netball?

Richard Douglas / 17 May 2009 / Leave a comment

There's no dribbling, a large number of its practioneers are little girls and the World Championship is dominated by Australia and New Zealand... Richard Walker undertakes the considerable task of explaining the appeal of netball......Read more »

Moto GP Betting Preview: Expect an open race at Le Mans

Trent Burton / 15 May 2009 / Leave a comment

This week we're in France for Round Four of the 2009 MotoGP season... Trent Burton reports......Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Jenson Button won't win the Formula One Drivers Championship

The Betfair Contrarian / 14 May 2009 / 2 Comments

He's leading the Formula One World Championship by 14 points but the Betfair Contrarian is convinced the Brit won't be top of the standings when the final chequered flag of the season is waved. Here's why......Read more »

Formula 1 Betting: Barrichelo tired of coming second

Ralph Ellis / 12 May 2009 / Leave a comment

It's been a dream start to the season for his team but Ross Brawn is about to learn that success brings its own problems, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

Formula One Bets: Spanish win sees Button go odds-on for the championship

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 10 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Button beats team-mate Rubens Barrichello in Spain to cement his position at the top of the standings.......Read more »

Spanish Grand Prix Betting: Button odds-on after securing pole and rightfully so

Scott Ferguson / 09 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Scott Ferguson looks at the stats, trends and form ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix and confirms that the man on pole should indeed be an odds-on shot. Plus the other good bets to look out for....Read more »

Spanish Grand Prix Betting: Barcelona expects

David Croft / 08 May 2009 / Leave a comment

A sense of anticipation pervades in Spain as Formula 1 comes to Europe. But does David Croft expect events on the track to take a different course?...Read more »

Spanish Grand Prix Betting: Hamilton's off-track charm offensive goes on but on-track woes continue

Ralph Ellis / 08 May 2009 / Leave a comment

A troubled season for McLaren's world champ shows few signs of improving, according to Ralph Ellis....Read more »

F1 Betting: Everything you need to know about the Spanish GP

Thomas Cowie / 07 May 2009 / Leave a comment

After four action packed races, Formula One descends on Europe as Spain plays host to Round Five of the Championship. Tom Cowie provides the lowdown on the Circuit de Catalunya......Read more »

UFC Betting: Could Manny's man help Hardy get a KO?

Ralph Ellis / 05 May 2009 / 1 Comments

England's Dan Hardy fights former boxer Marcus Davies next month and he's called in Freddie Roach for advice ahead of the big night. Ralph Ellis fills in the details......Read more »

World Championship Snooker Betting: Higgins can join greats with Crucible hat-trick

David Hendon / 03 May 2009 / Leave a comment

The Scot has trod a precarious path to his fourth world final but he has the class to finish the job and land a third Crucible title on Monday night, writes David Hendon....Read more »

World Championship Snooker Betting: PK's final tips

Paul Krishnamurty / 03 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Like his Betting.Betfair colleague David Hendon, Paul Krishnamurty believes that John Higgins can edge a tight classic......Read more »

Boxing Betting: Hatton and Pacquiao battle to be world's best

Alex Steedman / 02 May 2009 / 1 Comments

Alex Steedman believes that every time underdog Ricky Hatton lands, Manny Pacquiao will really feel it. The only question is, can the English man land often enough? Best Bet: Back Hatton @ [3.25]...Read more »

Moto GP Betting Preview: Rossi desperate to open winning account in Spain

Trent Burton / 01 May 2009 / Leave a comment

This weekend it's off to Spain for Round Three of the 2009 MotoGP season. Trent Burton picks the best bets....Read more »

Formula 1 Betting: The story so far...

David Croft / 01 May 2009 / Leave a comment

David Croft shares his views on McLaren's punishment and assesses the fortunes of each team as F1 arrives in Europe......Read more »

Formula One Betting 2009: Level playing field not wanted by all

Ralph Ellis / 01 May 2009 / Leave a comment

Max Mosley's proposed £40m spending cap would be welcomed by all but the marquee names - who is right?...Read more »