July 2007

India a good bet for one-dayers

Editor / 21 July 2007 / Leave a comment

England take on India in seven one-day internationals, and those betting on the hosts, will want to see a reverse of recent results in the 50-over game. Those who have bet on the England Test side in recent times have...Read more »

CRICKET PREVIEW - FOCUS ON INDIA

Editor / 05 July 2007 / Leave a comment

India arrive for a full tour of England for the first time since 2002. They will play three Tests and seven one-day internationals in a schedule which will suit the tourists more than the hosts. India have won 8.9 percent...Read more »

Darwin weighted to outscore rivals

Editor / 04 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Charles Darwin has evolved into a tough sprinter and the colt looks to have been given a real chance by the handicapper as he bids to return to winning ways at Warwick (19:35). Michael Blanshard's charge has failed to score...Read more »

Lucarno latest Eclipse doubt

Editor / 04 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Lucarno could be latest casualty from Saturday's Eclipse after trainer John Gosden revealed the colt may take in a race in France as his next assignment. The three-year-old who has put in two creditable performances this season in the Epsom...Read more »

Twenty20 preview

Editor / 04 July 2007 / Leave a comment

The group stage of the Twenty20 Cup comes to an end on Friday when all 18 counties are in action in their final game, with a number of games likely to have a marked effect on who takes their place...Read more »

Brittain confident of Kandidate's credentials

Editor / 04 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Clive Brittain believes Kandidate is worth his place in Saturday's Eclipse and that the globetrotting five-year-old is in the best form of his life. Although Authorized is a strong odds-on chance for success in the 1m 2f contest, the Newmarket...Read more »

Donald wants permanent post

Editor / 04 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Allan Donald is keen to continue what he has started as a member of England's coaching staff, believing there is "massive potential" among the current crop of pacemen. The former South Africa quick bowler initially joined the England backroom team...Read more »

Maddy targets WC

Editor / 04 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Warwickshire skipper Darren Maddy is targeting a place in the England squad for the Twenty20 World Cup. After recently drawing the two-game Twenty20 series with the touring West Indies, England are available to back at 8.6 to win the World...Read more »

Unbeaten Bears reach Twenty20 quarters

Editor / 03 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Warwickshire maintained their unbeaten Twenty20 campaign to become first side into the quarter-finals after a late finish in Cardiff. The match against Glamorgan began, with each side expecting to bat for 15 overs, but rain struck with the Bears 73-2...Read more »

Buick bids for quick-fire double aboard Sendinpost

Editor / 03 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Star apprentice William Buick, who gave Sendinpost a peach of a ride when winning at Kempton last week, bids to mete out more of the same over course and distance in the 2m Handicap at 20.20. Trainer Stuart Williams is...Read more »

Ace Owais confident after England shuffle pack

Editor / 02 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Owais Shah feels England's successive wins against the West Indies can help himself and the team put their one-day record on track. England have a new coach in Peter Moores, new captain in Paul Collingwood and a new-look one-day international...Read more »

Boo set to surprise

Editor / 02 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Alan Berry's fortunes have taken a definite turn for the better of late and he looks set to strike again with Katie Boo in Hamilton's Daily Record Handicap (16:15). The mare was successful over course and distance last month and...Read more »

England v West Indies preview

Editor / 02 July 2007 / Leave a comment

England v West Indies preview, Edgbaston, Wednesday, Live on Sky Sports Paul Collingwood's England will be looking to wrap up their three-game one-day international series with the West Indies on Wednesday when the two sides meet for the penultimate time...Read more »

Colly's selection poser

Editor / 02 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Paul Collingwood was full of praise for his bowlers after England beat West Indies by 79 runs at Lord's on Sunday. And the new one-day skipper admitted there is now a selection dilemma ahead of the game at Edgbaston on...Read more »

Godolphin's Ramonti looks set for Sussex bid

Editor / 02 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Ramonti, a game winner of the Group1 Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot last month, looks set to make his next racecourse appearance at Glorious Goodwood, when he will most likely contest the premier mid-summer mile event, the BGC Sussex...Read more »

Soldier may next do battle in King George

Editor / 02 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Following his scintillating nine-length victory in Sunday's Budweiser Irish Derby, Aidan O' Brien's Soldier of Fortune is a possible contender for the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot on July 28. The son of Galileo led...Read more »

Moores would welcome Harmison back

Editor / 01 July 2007 / Leave a comment

England coach Peter Moores is hoping fast bowler Steve Harmison will reconsider his decision to retire from one-day international cricket. But the new national chief has insisted he will not go cap in hand to the Durham man. Harmison retired...Read more »

Moores reveals Flintoff target

Editor / 01 July 2007 / Leave a comment

England coach Peter Moores does not expect Andrew Flintoff to return to the international stage until the one-day international series against India. The Lancashire all-rounder is currently recovering from ankle surgery and will not be in the frame for the...Read more »

Sanders still confident

Editor / 01 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Seb Sanders, currently leading the way for the jockey's championship, has insisted that the recent spate of suspensions will not damage his chances of lifting the crown. With 77 winners already this term, Sanders will have to wait until Thursday...Read more »

Connections pleased with Notnowcato

Editor / 01 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Sir Michael Stoute's Notnowcato worked well in a Racecourse side gallop on Saturday, news which will please Betfair backers ahead of the mouth-watering Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown. The tough and resolute son of Inchinor will be looking to bounce back...Read more »