October 2009

Abu Dhabi GP Betting Preview: Champion Brits race for pride in stunning arena

David Croft / 30 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Abu Dhabi's race circuit lights up the sky but who will provide the spark in Sunday's race? David Croft reports from qualifying, on the final race of the 2009 season....Read more »

Formula 1 Betting: Abu Dhabi GP fact-file

Thomas Cowie / 29 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Despite the championships being done and dusted, there is still much to play for in Abu Dhabi from both a team and an individual perspective. This will be a weekend of eras - both beginning and ending, writes Tom Cowie....Read more »

Betfair Big Interview: Carl Froch

Ralph Ellis / 29 October 2009 / Leave a comment

David Haye could be world heavyweight champion next weekend - so Betfair headed off to Nottingham to meet one of Britain's other World Champions, Carl Froch, and find out what it's like before a big title fight . . ....Read more »

Formula 1 Betting: I'll be laying Button as soon as 2010 markets open!

Ralph Ellis / 28 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis salutes the 2009 World Champion but makes the case that, in the long run, this will be regarded as the season when the 2008 Champion came of age......Read more »

Malaysian MotoGP Betting: Resurgent Stoner can be no.1 in Sepang

Trent Burton / 24 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Though the championship belongs to Rossi Casey Stoner can win the penultimate race of the season, says Trent Burton...Read more »

Formula One Review: Jenson takes the headlines as Webber cruises to victory

David Croft / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

With one race to go and the World Championship decidied, David Croft reflects on a breathtaking weekend of drama in Interlagos....Read more »

Super Six Series Betting: Kessler aims to dominate in boxing's latest battle

Ralph Ellis / 22 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The super middleweight division is being unified and only one man can come out on top. britain's Carl Froch is third favourite but it's a Viking with an English mum who is fancied to go all the way. Ralph Ellis...Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Jenson Button won't win BBC Sports Personality of the Year

The Betfair Contrarian / 21 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Get busy laying Jenson Button in the Spoty odds says the Contrarian - he's no Mansell, in fact he's not even a Hill, and the public simply do not like him enough...Read more »

Everyone loves an underdog but does Jenson Button really fit that category?

Mike O’Donnell / 19 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Eighty-nine points, eight podium finishes, four pole positions and still one race to go. Not bad for a man who just three weeks before the beginning of the 2009 Formula 1 season was trading at [290.0] on Betfair....Read more »

Brazilian GP Latest Odds: Barrichello in pole as Button sinks at Interlagos lagoon

Scott Ferguson / 18 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A Brawn is in pole but it's not the one British F1 fans wanted. Meanwhile, tropical weather conditions could play havoc on a track famous for retirements, says Scott Ferguson....Read more »

Moto Gp Betting Preview: Stoner out to please fans in Oz

Trent Burton / 17 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The Australian GP is always a season highlight and, with the Championship entering end game, this year's race should be no exception. Trent Burton is Down Under to select the best bets......Read more »

Brazilian Grand-Prix Betting Preview: Button aims for glory on circuit of dreams

David Croft / 17 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Jenson Button has lead the Drivers' Championship all season so can he become the 13th British Champion at Interlagos on Sunday? David Croft selects the bets....Read more »

Betfair Big Interview: Michel Roux Junior

Ralph Ellis / 17 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Normally at Betfair we'd think the Michelin guide helps you choose your tyres, but this week we couldn't resist the invitation to talk to Masterchef The Professionals judge Michel Roux Junior in the kitchen of his award winning Mayfair restaurant...Read more »

Boxing Betting: Petrolhead Carl Froch can deliver a killer punch again

Ralph Ellis / 15 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Despite suffering serious injuries in the past playing tennis and mountain biking, one of Britsih boxing's hottest properties - Carl Froch - will be warming up for Saturday's fight against Andre Dirrell by roaring around his home city on a...Read more »

Boxing Odds Update: Valuez is massive - so how can Haye win?

Maxliu / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

David Haye is hot favourite to beat Nikolay Valuez but, when you look at the size difference between the two fighters, the giant Russian is surely worth a punt......Read more »

Formula 1 Betting: Brazilian GP Fact-file

Thomas Cowie / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Three drivers, two teams, and two races. That is effectively what the 2009 F1 World Championship has boiled down to. So will unrivalled experience, fearless youth or bloody mindedness be the deciding factor in who wins the Drivers' Championship?...Read more »

The Perfect Punter: Chapter Ten - Use Occam's razor to reach the most logical conclusion possible

Perfect Punter / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

In Chapter Ten the Perfect Punter dusts off the cobwebs from his fourteenth century books to find a character whose words are still very relevant to our betting in the 21st century....Read more »

Formula One Title Betting: Barrichello a danger to Button as he backs away from Brawn

Ralph Ellis / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Faltering Englishman's chances of hoisting the Drivers' Championship will take a knock if rumours of team-mate's departure are true, says Ralph Ellis...Read more »

Boxing Betting: Carl Froch v Andre Dirrell

Editor / 11 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Alex Steedman tells us why Carl Froch can claim to be the British boxer with the most substance right now and what we can expect from him as he gets in the ring with Andre Dirrell....Read more »

Grand Prix Final Betting: Ding and Robertson to go the distance

Paul Krishnamurty / 11 October 2009 / Leave a comment

It's too close too call as two hugely talented young guns of snooker lock horns in the final of the Grand Prix. So this is how to approach the match on the betting front, says Paul Krishnamurty......Read more »

Grand Prix Snooker Betting Day 8: Home favourite Higgins can deliver again

Paul Krishnamurty / 10 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty picks the best bet from today's action in Scotland....Read more »

Grand Prix Snooker Bets Day Seven: Higgins no certainty against Allen

Paul Krishnamurty / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Last time these two met, John Higgins won the marathon. Could Mark Allen fare better in today's sprint? Paul Krishnamurty picks the best bets....Read more »

Darts Betting: Shocks can occur at the World Grand Prix

David Croft / 08 October 2009 / Leave a comment

With a double to start and a double to finish, there could be some real upsets the Grand Prix in Dublin. However, the winner without Taylor market may still be the best bet for value......Read more »

Grand Prix Snooker Bets Day Six: Limited Davis should hold no fears for Ebdon

Paul Krishnamurty / 08 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Journeyman opponent should hold no fears for Ebdon, says Paul Krishnamurty...Read more »

Betting drama at snooker Grand Prix as Ronnie blows 'certain' victory

Joe Dyer / 07 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The Rocket hits followers in the pocket with blue ball miss upsetting the [1.01] backers...Read more »

Jack Houghton's Betting Challenge Week Nine: Thoroughbred Taylor will show his class again

Jack Houghton / 07 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Our master bettor is trying his hand at darts betting this week and it's quite simple really, back Phil...Read more »

Grand Prix Snooker Bets Day Five: Doherty can land another upset

Paul Krishnamurty / 07 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Veteran Ken will wear down Neil Robertson is this one gets scrappy, says Paul Krishnamurty...Read more »

Grand Prix Snooker Bets Day Four: No worries for Ronnie against limited Burnett

Paul Krishnamurty / 05 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Taking very short odds about the world number one has generally proved a mug's game over the years, but the Rocket really does look nailed on for his first round match against Jamie Burnett, writes Paul Krishamurty....Read more »

What the bloody hell is... Aussie Rules?

Richard Douglas / 05 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Richard Douglas returns to demystify some of the globe's stranger sports. This week our man is on the case of bounce downs, ruckmen and the biggest crowd in domestic sport as he gets to grips with Aussie Rules......Read more »

Grand Prix Snooker Bets Day Three: Wenbo can confirm supremacy over Ebdon

Paul Krishnamurty / 04 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Slow starter Ebdon is no sort of bet against Wenbo...Read more »

Japanese GP Betting: Only front three can be trusted on high-speed battleground that is Suzuka

Scott Ferguson / 03 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Scott Ferguson has rooted through the Japanese GP odds to find the best bets for Sunday's action...Read more »

Grand Prix Snooker Bets Day Two: Carter's 'nappy factor' points towards a bet on match-fit Milkins

Paul Krishnamurty / 03 October 2009 / Leave a comment

New dad Carter may be vulnerable against a 'grooved' opponent in the shape of Robert Milkins...Read more »

Japanese Grand Prix Betting: Red Bulls are ones to watch in the rain

David Croft / 02 October 2009 / Leave a comment

He may be the favourite but at a rain soaked Suzuka, David Croft doesn't expect Lewis Hamilton to make the podium. And we shouldn't expect Jenson Button to be crowned champion this weekend either......Read more »

Portuguese MotoGP Preview: Stoner is back!

Trent Burton / 02 October 2009 / Leave a comment

After a month off, we're back on track for Round 14 of the MotoGP Championship in Portugal. Trent Burton selects the best bets......Read more »

F1 Betting: Japanese GP fact-file

Thomas Cowie / 01 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Championships have been settled at the all-action Suzuka track, says Tom Cowie. So can Jenson Button take a decisive step towards his own glory on Sunday?...Read more »

Japanese Grand Prix Betting: Does Button believe he can win?

Ralph Ellis / 01 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Former champion Villeneuve says it's all in the head but [1.2] title favourite lacks belief. Is Jenson going to fluff his chance of glory?...Read more »