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Snooker Masters Bet Day Eight: Trust Ronnie to win a close final

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:44:32 +0000

The Masters is a tournament where the formbook stands up like few others, says Paul Krishnamurty as he anticipates a close fought final between the defending champion and the favourite.

Masters Snooker Final: Clash of styles has ingredients of a classic

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:46:54 +0000

Ronnie O'Sullivan made the game look easy as he coasted past Stephen Maguire. But Mark Selby is just the sort to spoil a party and can make today's final a scrappier affair than the Rocket would like, says Ian Hendon.

Snooker Masters Bet Day Seven: Maguire rates value after scintillating win

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 11:05:18 +0000

Once again, playing at Wembley in front of what is effectively a home crowd has brought the best out of Ronnie O'Sullivan. There was no arguing with his comprehensive destruction of Ali Carter in last night's quarter-final, but he isn't the only man in form, writes Paul Krishnamurty.

Masters Semi-Final Betting: Odds are it'll be tight if Selby is involved

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:04:28 +0000

He's a master in the clutch frames, so if it goes to the wire you know who your money should be on. Eurosport snooker commentator David Hendon looks at Mark Selby, who faces John Higgins at Wembley on Saturday...

Snooker Masters Bet Day Six: Maguire can make the most of lucky escape to reach semis

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:06:14 +0000

Scottish player has the voodoo over the Melbourne Machine and that can continue at Wembley.

Snooker Masters Bet Day Five: Allen's outstanding form points to another upset

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:31:37 +0000

Mark Allen has been in break-building form this week and Paul Krishnamurty believes he has what it takes to knock out Mark Selby and make a serious bid for the title.

Snooker Masters Bet Day Four: Trust the Captain to sink Ebdon again

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:09:04 +0000

Paul Krishnamurty believes Wednesday's key clash is a case of a man on the up against a man on the way down.

Snooker Masters Bet Day Three: Outsider Fu the value call in tight affair

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:49:00 +0000

Tuesday afternoon's second round match between John Higgins and Marco Fu looks too close to call, which must make Fu the value bet at [2.44], says Paul Krishamurty.

Snooker Masters Bet Day Two: Allen looks well ahead of fellow prospect Trump

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:13:25 +0000

Paul Krishnamurty sees only one winner in the battle between two of the game's most promising youngsters.

Masters Snooker Bet Day One: Maguire should offer easy early pickings for favourite backers

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:54:35 +0000

Struggling Dott unlikely to offer much resistance to world no.2, say Paul Krishnamurty.

Snooker Masters Betting: The stage is set for Selby

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:05:43 +0000

David Hendon previews snooker's premier invitational tournament - the Saga Insurance Masters.

Snooker Masters Betting Preview: Rejuvenated Ronnie should be too good on home turf

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:46:54 +0000

Ignore the blip in Telford, says snooker betting guru Paul Krishnamurty, O'Sullivan is ready to take back his Saga Insurance Masters crown.