RevidgeBlue Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Of the slightly more realistic contenders I can't really see past Garcia although the odds of 10/1 don't represent very good value. Other players I will be keeping half an eye on are Hunter Mahan, Martin Kaymer and Robert Karlsson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LDRover Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I'm staking a few quid on Betfair on Jean Van Der Velde at 1000-1. He had to come through prequalifying to get to Birkdale and I've found in the past that if a well known golfer has had to prequalify and has got in ,he's usually in good form. Had a nice result in similar circumstances on Brad Faxon at St. Andrews three years ago. He was 600/1 on Betfair before the off, and although he didn't win, I laid him off before round 4 for a decent profit on the whole field. I'd be delighted if Van de Velde could win it, I was gutted when he bottled it at the 18th at Carnoustie. Sadly I think his chance has come and gone, much like others such as Jesper Parnevik, Colin Montgomerie and (dare I say it) Sergio Garcia. Has Peter Lonard not qualified? Couldn't find his name in the betting lists and he's always worth a punt on a links course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizfoot Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Always worth a few quid on the golf with such good odds available you can usually back a number of golfers and still end up in profit. I'll probably end up sticking a few quid on Garcia, Karlsson & Casey E/W to win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manchester Blue Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 As others have said with such an open field there was plenty of opportunity to have a couple of bets and still make a bit. Paddypower were offering e/w to 7th so had a few quid e/w on McDowell and Fisher(Ross not Oliver) and they are doing ok. Also got money on Garcia and had a cheeky fiver on Poulter on betfair at 110 last night. Was banking on him having a couple of good rounds and then bottling it when in contention when i'll be laying him off with a bit of luck. He's down to 50 at the moment but another solid round tomorrow and it will be looking better for him. All adds to the fun either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevidgeBlue Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 After saying that I was going to back Van De Velde on Betfair, my internet crashed for 2 days and by the time I got back on line the odds were down to 300/1 and I considered most of the value had gone. Bloody Virgin! I have however backed him at the bookies e/w at 500/1 so I'm still hopeful. As for the winner, the weather is meant to kick up rough again over the weekend, so with such a tightly packed field absolutely anything could happen. I'll be looking probably for people a bit off the pace who get into the clubhouse early with a good score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevidgeBlue Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Had a shocker on the Open this year, didn't win a bean, the first time I've been out of pocket on the golf for ages. Never backed Harrington because of: a) Statistically people don't generally defend it successfully b ) His bad wrist Ho hum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manchester Blue Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Made a bit on Poulter but not as much as I should have done. Cashed in a bit early when he was struggling but was in a good position where i was winning wether he won or lost. 109 was always silly odds for him as he always seems to be steady at these events. Was a good tourney but tough to pick anyone really, would have taken a brave man to back Harrington injured but I suppose that's the gamble, you certainly could have got good odds on Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizfoot Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Van De Velde was going well the first couple of days as soon as Revidge got round to backing him he slipped down the leaderboard. Dissapointed with Garcia thought he was the main chance of any of my picks winning it. Karlsson & Casey did come joint 7th shame my E/W bet only covered them finishing in the top five, just seen that someone mentioned Paddy Power were offering E/W covering the top seven, ohh well. Did manage to lay Norman before the final days play to recoup some money though. Also put a sneaky couple of quid on England to draw the current test match at massive odds, probably not going to happen like but you never know. *prays for rain* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Crawford at 48/1. Very, very good odds even if everyone expects Bolt to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T4E Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Thats a complete waste of money Ed, even for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Always worth a punt. Obviously lost by miles and I wasn't counting on getting my money, but odds like that were crazy for a second favourite. You never know what could happen. 5 pounds lost, but they don't always lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandiway Blue Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I think my bet this year will be to put a £5 double on Hull and Stoke to lose every week. I did it on saturday and would have made £20 profit if it had come off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hoping for a good win on the international friendlies tonight. Been really close on some bets lately, so need a bit of a luck change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hoping for a good win on the international friendlies tonight. Been really close on some bets lately, so need a bit of a luck change. Came to the long hop sunday, around lunch, time to claim a free beer! Nobody home, so went to an Italian round the corner, maybe next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Even bartenders have to take vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Even bartenders have to take vacation. I'll be back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizfoot Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Some weekend bets for me firstly on number of goals: Blackburn Vs Hull Over 2.5 Liverpool Vs Middlesbrough Under 2.5 Newcastle Vs Bolton Over 2.5 Stoke Vs Aston Villa Over 2.5 West Brom Vs Everton Under 2.5 Fulham Vs Arsenal Over 2.5 Man City Vs West Ham Under 2.5 Portsmouth Vs Man Utd Under 2.5 --------------------- £0.10p x Five folds Total Stake: £5.60, Maximum Return: £110.09 --------------------- Accumulator Total Stake: £0.40, Return: £46.47 Next one is on outright results on some of this weekend's matches: Blackburn Vs Hull Liverpool Vs Middlesbrough Newcastle Vs Bolton Stoke Vs Aston Villa Tottenham Vs Sunderland Fulham Vs Arsenal Wigan Vs Chelsea Celtic Vs Falkirk Rotherham Vs Chester QPR Vs Doncaster --------------------- £0.05p x Six-folds Total Stake: £10.50, Maximum Return: £141.69 --------------------- Accumulator Total Stake: £1.50, Return: £111.63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasta Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I've laid Patkai for the St Leger at 9/4. I can't have a horse that got beat at Chester in a handicap off 90 two runs ago winning a classic. It runs at Goodwood in the first later today. Hope it gets beat then I can maybe lay a bit back off but I doubt it as the race looks fairly easy on paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasta Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I've laid Patkai for the St Leger at 9/4. I can't have a horse that got beat at Chester in a handicap off 90 two runs ago winning a classic. It runs at Goodwood in the first later today. Hope it gets beat then I can maybe lay a bit back off but I doubt it as the race looks fairly easy on paper. Came 4th of 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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