Virgin London Marathon 2018: Mo Farah to struggle against Kipchoge and Bekele
These are arguably the best marathon fields ever assembled, writes Jack Houghton, which is why Mo Farah stands little chance of being competitive in the men'...
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Virgin London Marathon 2019: It's a no, Mo
Despite media efforts to promote this as a head-to-head, writes Jack Houghton, the reality is that Mo Farah will be an onlooker in Kipchoge's one-man-show Read more
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World Championships 5,000m Betting: The threats to another magic Mo-ment
History maker Sir Mo Farah hasn't lost a major outdoor championship since 2011. Ralph Ellis assesses the 34-year-old's next challenge at the London Stadium.
World Athletics Champions Betting: Can Bolt and Farah sign off with gold medals?
As the World Athletics Championships begin in London, two legends of the track want to bid farewell with medals. Max Liu assesses the odds and weighs up Brit...
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London Marathon 2017: Back Bekele to run world record
The women's race is the most competitive ever-assembled, writes Jack Houghton, but Kenenisa Bekele should have the men's race at his mercy...
Rio Olympics 2016 Athletics Betting: Rudisha daily lay; Ayana daily play
Despite setting the world-leading time, Jack Houghton thinks David Rudisha will struggle to defend his Olympic title, but identifies Almaz Ayana as a near-ce...
London Marathon: Dibaba and Biwott to upset defending champions?
With returning winners and talent-packed fields, Jack Houghton identifies the value bets in this year's London Marathon and highlights some in-play pointers...
World Championships Athletics: Bolt odds-on to double up with second beating of Gatlin
After his stunning success in the 100m final the Betfair market says Usain Bolt is the man to beat going into Thursday's 200m showdown against Justin Gatlin
World Championships Athletics: Gatlin favourite to silence Bolt in 100m final
Justin Gatlin continued his strong form in the 100m heats and is odds-on to defeat Usain Bolt and win gold...
London Marathon: Kimetto and Keitany can claim the honours for Kenya
He's not happy about having to put up with yet more coverage of Paula Radcliffe, but Jack Houghton is nonetheless looking forward to London Marathon weekend,...
London Marathon 2013: Mo Farah the main draw; Geoffrey Mutai the value
A profitable event for followers of betting.betfair over the years, Jack Houghton thinks Geoffrey Mutai is the value ahead of race-favourite Wilson Kipsang. ...