July 2007

Woods drops Open hint

Editor / 29 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Tiger Woods is planning to return to action in early July following the recent birth of his first child, indicating he will take part in the Open Championship. The world number one became a dad last week following the arrival...Read more »

Surprise, surprise! US PGA Championship betting headed by Woods

Editor / 22 July 2007 / Leave a comment

You would have got good odds on Tiger Woods not winning a Major in 2007 at the start of the year but that is exactly what will happen if the world number one fails to deliver the goods at the...Read more »

Wyndham Championship betting preview

Editor / 21 July 2007 / Leave a comment

The stakes are sure to be high not just in the betting arena when the Wyndham Championship takes place in Greensboro, North Carolina, this month. The tournament is the final event of the regular season and the last chance that...Read more »

Swedes look a good bet in Scandinavian Masters

Editor / 21 July 2007 / Leave a comment

After occupying the runners-up for the last three years, it is a fair bet that a Swede will be challenging for honours when the Scandinavian Masters is staged in Stockholm later this month. Robert Karlsson was forced to settle for...Read more »

The Barclays Classic offers betting value

Editor / 21 July 2007 / Leave a comment

This year's Barclays Classic will see the launch of a new chapter in the history of the PGA Tour with the start of the first-ever FedExCup play-offs and there could be plenty betting value for both backers and layers. The...Read more »

Five share lead as Woods worst memories return

Editor / 06 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Tournament host Tiger Woods had his most frustrating day on the greens in years as five players took a share of the first-round lead at the AT&T National at Congressional. K.J. Choi, Jim Furyk, Vijay Singh, Joe Ogilvie and Stuart...Read more »

European Tour Order of Merit - HALFWAY STAGE

Editor / 05 July 2007 / Leave a comment

With some big prizes coming up over the next month, the European Tour Order of Merit race is sure to hot up, with plenty of golfers in with a chance of ending the season as Europe's top player, at least...Read more »

Harrington to lighten his load

Editor / 05 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Padraig Harrington has revealed he is desperate to cut down his playing schedule as part of his plan to "beat the best" in golf. However, the world number 10 has promised to stay committed to the European Tour. The 35-year-old...Read more »

Casey to defend Johnnie Walker title

Editor / 05 July 2007 / Leave a comment

England's Paul Casey has confirmed he will defend his Johnnie Walker Championship title in August at Gleneagles, starting on August 30. The world number 15 capped an impressive 2006 by winning the World Match Play Championship at Wentworth, beating Shaun...Read more »

Mahler in tune for Leger

Editor / 05 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Three horses dominate the Betfair ante-post lists for the St Leger (Doncaster, September 15) after a 40-strong entry was announced today. Soldier of Fortune (5.3) and Aqaleem (5.7) head the market, although Mahler (6.4) is perhaps a surprising frontrunner in...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 »

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 »

Howell bemoans injury lay-off

Editor / 04 July 2007 / Leave a comment

David Howell returns to action in the European Open in Ireland and is available at 60 to win the tournament after claiming a two-month wrist injury lay-off has hampered his career plans. The 32-year-old Englishman and Ryder Cup star has...Read more »

Foster denies Woods link up

Editor / 04 July 2007 / Leave a comment

World number one Tiger Woods could be considering a new caddie appointment as he bids to have the best bag-man by his side while continuing to push for the major honours. New Zealander Steve Williams has been on the bag...Read more »

Open purse tempts treble-chasing Tiger

Editor / 03 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Tiger Woods will be gunning for a bumper first prize of £750,000 as well as the 51-year-old record of Peter Thomson at this month's Open at Carnoustie. The prize-money is an increase of £30,000 on the amount Woods won last...Read more »

WOODS HOPING FOR CAPITAL GAINS

Editor / 03 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Tiger Woods will be hoping fatherhood can inspire him to victory in the inaugural AT&T National at the Congressional Country Club in Washington DC. The PGA Tour's newest invitational, which replaces The International on the schedule, is being officially hosted...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 »

HARRINGTON EYES IRISH DOUBLE

Editor / 03 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Padraig Harrington will be gunning for an unprecedented first when he tees up at this week's Smurfit Kappa European Open, roared on by enthusiastic home support at the K Club. The world number 10 is bidding to become the first...Read more »

Top trio take Carnoustie berths

Editor / 03 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell came out on top of the controversial 36-hole Open qualifying at Sunningdale, which also saw Nick Dougherty and Miguel Angel Jimenez through. McDowell carded 67, 64 over the Old and New course - heading the list...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 »

Storm eyeing bigger things

Editor / 02 July 2007 / Leave a comment

England's Graeme Storm is hoping his one-shot victory at the French Open, his maiden European Tour title, will lead to bigger and better things. The 29-year-old fired a final round of 66 to usurp a number of big names, including...Read more »

Paul McGinley profile

Editor / 02 July 2007 / Leave a comment

There can have been few prouder men in golf than when Paul McGinley famously rolled in his putt at The Belfry in 2002 to regain the Ryder Cup for Europe. Faced with a tricky ten-footer on his final hole to...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 »

Mickelson set for early comeback

Editor / 02 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Phil Mickelson has made a quicker-than-expected recovery from a wrist injury and will play at the PGA National event, starting on Thursday at the Congressional Country Club. It is a rapid return to the fray for the world number two...Read more »

Hansen holds narrow lead in France

Editor / 01 July 2007 / Leave a comment

Sore Hansen leads the French Open by one shot from England's Simon Khan after a third-round five-under 66 to reach seven under. Overnight leader Khan, who hails from Essex, kept alive his hopes of a title win at Le Golf...Read more »

Penrice Jr grabs his chance

Editor / 01 July 2007 / Leave a comment

American Tom Penrice Jr leads the Buick Open by one shot despite Swede Jesper Parnevik's stunning third round 64 in Michigan. Penrice Jr, who is available to back at 6.6 on Betfair's outright winner market, fired a 66 to go...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 »