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Next Permanent Leeds Manager Odds (ladbrokes)
John Carver 7/4 fav
Brian Kerr 2/1
Claudio Ranieri 3/1
Alan Curbishley 6/1
Gary McAllister 6/1
Ruud Gullit 6/1
Dennis Wise 8/1
Glenn Hoddle 8/1
Alex McLeish 14/1
Graeme Souness 20/1
Mike Newell 20/1
Steve Cotterill 20/1
Dave Jones 25/1
Dave Penney 25/1
David O'Leary 25/1
Gary Megson 25/1
Kevin Keegan 25/1
Paul Hart 25/1
Lawrie Sanchez 33/1
Micky Adams 33/1
Brian Kidd 40/1
David Platt 50/1
George Graham 66/1
Peter Reid 66/1

# No each way betting.
# Managerial odds subject to rapid price changes.

UK Horseracing Results - Thu 28 Sept, 2006

Newmarket , 28 September 2006
GOING : Good

NEWMARKET 5:45 Full Results >>
1st 1 All The Good (IRE) 11/1 Winning jockey F Johansson
Trainer G A Butler
Owner Future In Mind Partnership

2nd 3 Quantum (IRE) 3/1 JtFav
3rd 8 Aphorism 12/1
9 Ran
TOTE: Win:�12.40 Place:�3.70,�1.50,�3.60 Exacta:�55.60
CSF: �44.30 TRICAST: �411.97
Favourite: Gee Dee Nen 3/1


NEWMARKET 5:15 Full Results >>
1st 7 Cape Evs Fav Winning jockey J P Spencer
Trainer J R Fanshawe
Owner Wyck Hall Stud

2nd 9 Misphire 15/2
3rd 3 Leopoldine 12/1
10 Ran
TOTE: Win:�1.80 Place:�1.20,�2.00,�3.90 Exacta:�7.90 Trifecta:�114.90
CSF: �8.22 TRICAST: �56.41



NEWMARKET 4:40 Full Results >>
1st 4 Fantasy Believer 12/1 Winning jockey J Quinn
Trainer J J Quinn
Owner The Fantasy Fellowship B

2nd 9 Prince Tamino 4/1 Fav
3rd 11 Pivotal's Princess (IRE) 8/1
13 Ran
NR: Tax Free (IRE)

TOTE: Win:�14.00 Place:�4.20,�1.60,�3.10 Exacta:�91.20
CSF: �56.11



NEWMARKET 4:05 Full Results >>
1st 7 Novellara 11/2 Winning jockey R Hughes
Trainer H R A Cecil
Owner Mr K Abdulla

2nd 4 Zurbaran (IRE) 4/1
7 Ran
TOTE: Win:�6.10 Place:�2.60,�2.00 Exacta:�19.10
CSF: �25.17
Favourite: Cresta Gold 10/3, Classic Punch (IRE) 10/3


NEWMARKET 3:30 Full Results >>
1st 5 Asperity (USA) 8/11 Fav Winning jockey J Fortune
Trainer J H M Gosden
Owner Mr George Strawbridge

2nd 8 Life (IRE) 9/2
3rd 11 Palamoun 8/1
15 Ran
NR: Motarjm (USA)

TOTE: Win:�1.80 Place:�1.10,�1.70,�2.40 Exacta:�5.00
CSF: �3.19



NEWMARKET 2:55 Full Results >>
1st 5 Plum Pudding (IRE) 8/1 Winning jockey R L Moore
Trainer R Hannon
Owner Hyde Sporting Promotions Limited

2nd 16 Rain Stops Play (IRE) 33/1
3rd 12 Fajr (IRE) 16/1
4th 14 Motaraqeb 16/1
17 Ran
NR: Pintle

TOTE: Win:�9.20 Place:�2.20,�7.00,�4.40,�4.20 Exacta:�233.50
CSF: �263.95 TRICAST: �4204.40
Favourite: Leningrad (IRE) 11/2


NEWMARKET 2:20 Full Results >>
1st 5 Dream Scheme 3/1 JtFav Winning jockey J P Spencer
Trainer E A L Dunlop
Owner Gainsborough Stud

2nd 2 Awwal Malika (USA) 15/2
3rd 3 Barley Moon 50/1
10 Ran
NR: Rainbow Promises (USA)

TOTE: Win:�4.00 Place:�1.40,�3.50,�6.30 Exacta:�33.80
CSF: �24.87
Favourite: Arabian Treasure (USA) 3/1

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Hereford , 28 September 2006
GOING : Good to Firm

HEREFORD 5:35 Full Results >>
1st 1 Bouncy Castle (IRE) 7/2 Winning jockey A P McCoy
Trainer Jonjo O'Neill
Owner Mrs Gay Smith

2nd 6 My Condor (IRE) 4/7 Fav
3rd 10 Neatandsweet 66/1
10 Ran
NR: Brinkmanship (USA), Private Note

TOTE: Win:�4.80 Place:�1.10,�1.10,�14.90 Exacta:�9.70
CSF: �6.07



HEREFORD 5:05 Full Results >>
1st 5 Terrible Tenant 11/4 JtFav Winning jockey R Young
Trainer J W Mullins
Owner Mr D I Bare

2nd 3 Wages 11/4 JtFav
3rd 2 Jarro (FR) 13/2
9 Ran
TOTE: Win:�3.10 Place:�1.30,�1.30,�2.10 Exacta:�9.30
CSF: �11.33 TRICAST: �43.90



HEREFORD 4:30 Full Results >>
1st 9 Proprioception (IRE) 9/1 Winning jockey T J Murphy
Trainer W K Goldsworthy
Owner C Johnson M Murphy B Higgins B McKeown

2nd 1 Magical Legend 9/2
3rd 4 Musally 12/1
8 Ran
NR: Business Traveller (IRE), Nawow, Friendly Request

TOTE: Win:�12.60 Place:�3.00,�1.80,�3.20 Exacta:�55.70
CSF: �48.41 TRICAST: �488.35
Favourite: Looks The Business (IRE) 5/2


HEREFORD 3:55 Full Results >>
1st 3 Ericas Charm 5/2 Fav Winning jockey T J O'brien
Trainer P Bowen
Owner Mr N Elliott

2nd 8 Major Blade (GER) 20/1
3rd 2 Secret's Out 20/1
13 Ran
TOTE: Win:�3.40 Place:�1.40,�8.30,�5.00 Exacta:�50.90
CSF: �54.63 TRICAST: �835.98



HEREFORD 3:20 Full Results >>
1st 6 Wise Choice 9/4 JtFav Winning jockey Paul Moloney
Trainer N P Littmoden
Owner Mr A A Goodman

2nd 2 Accumulate 66/1
3rd 1 Archimboldo (USA) 9/4 JtFav
10 Ran
TOTE: Win:�3.50 Place:�1.30,�7.30,�1.20 Exacta:�177.70
CSF: �155.82



HEREFORD 2:45 Full Results >>
1st 2 Moss Bawn (IRE) 3/1 Fav Winning jockey Paul Moloney
Trainer Evan Williams
Owner Mr L Skelton

2nd 5 Sunshan 11/1
3rd 14 Lojo 9/2
13 Ran
NR: Saddler's Quest, Little Word

TOTE: Win:�4.10 Place:�1.40,�2.30,�2.20 Exacta:�25.70
CSF: �31.15 TRICAST: �146.49



HEREFORD 2:10 Full Results >>
1st 1 Absolutelythebest (IRE) 8/11 Fav Winning jockey A P McCoy
Trainer J G M O'Shea
Owner Mr K W Bell

2nd 3 Tyup Pompey (IRE) 80/1
3rd 2 L'Eau Du Nil (FR) 7/4
8 Ran
NR: Dawn At Sea

TOTE: Win:�2.10 Place:�1.02,�7.80,�1.10 Exacta:�36.90
CSF: �59.48

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Ayr , 28 September 2006
GOING : Soft

AYR 5:55 Full Results >>
1st 1 Apache Nation (IRE) 9/2 JtFav Winning jockey R Ffrench
Trainer M Dods
Owner Mr Doug Graham

2nd 5 Petross 7/1
3rd 2 Beautiful Summer (IRE) 33/1
14 Ran
TOTE: Win:�4.10 Place:�2.00,�2.70,�14.50 Exacta:�42.70
CSF: �31.06 TRICAST: �684.59
Favourite: Taranis 9/2


AYR 5:25 Full Results >>
1st 1 Scotland The Brave 11/2 Winning jockey S Sanders
Trainer J D Bethell
Owner Mr Robert Gibbons

2nd 11 Hansomelle (IRE) 6/1
3rd 6 Queen's Echo 6/1
14 Ran
TOTE: Win:�6.90 Place:�2.50,�2.90,�2.40 Exacta:�53.70
CSF: �35.38 TRICAST: �206.79
Favourite: Mystical Ayr (IRE) 5/1


AYR 4:55 Full Results >>
1st 14 Word Perfect 16/1 Winning jockey Dale Gibson
Trainer M W Easterby
Owner Mrs Jean Turpin

2nd 11 Viewforth 25/1
3rd 9 Dispol Katie 20/1
4th 5 Brigadore 17/2
17 Ran
NR: Turkish Sultan (IRE)

TOTE: Win:�21.40 Place:�3.40,�5.20,�4.10,�3.80 Exacta:�494.50
CSF: �383.33 TRICAST: �8014.65
Favourite: Dorn Dancer (IRE) 6/1


AYR 4:20 Full Results >>
1st 3 Heart Of Svetlana (IRE) 5/2 Winning jockey J Fanning
Trainer M Johnston
Owner Mr Steve Macdonald

4 Ran
NR: Swordsman (GER)

TOTE: Win:�3.80 Exacta:�8.60
CSF: �10.70
Favourite: Velvet Heights (IRE) 7/4


AYR 3:45 Full Results >>
1st 5 Foxxy 16/1 Winning jockey N Callan
Trainer K A Ryan
Owner The C H F Partnership

2nd 4 Lemon Silk (IRE) 15/2
7 Ran
TOTE: Win:�12.90 Place:�4.50,�3.30 Exacta:�116.00
CSF: �117.72
Favourite: Princeton (IRE) 2/1


AYR 3:10 Full Results >>
1st 6 Doric Charm 6/4 Fav Winning jockey R Ffrench
Trainer B Smart
Owner Doric Charm Partnership

2nd 7 Morristown Music (IRE) 7/1
3rd 8 Snow Dancer (IRE) 50/1
8 Ran
NR: Inflagrantedelicto (USA)

TOTE: Win:�1.90 Place:�1.10,�1.60,�7.20 Exacta:�6.40
CSF: �9.39



AYR 2:35 Full Results >>
1st 11 Compton Classic 16/1 Winning jockey L Enstone
Trainer J S Goldie
Owner Mr J S Goldie

2nd 14 How's She Cuttin' (IRE) 5/1 Fav
3rd 15 Sharp Hat 33/1
4th 4 Newkeylets 17/2
17 Ran
NR: Blue Knight (IRE)

TOTE: Win:�20.80 Place:�4.80,�1.90,�8.30,�2.00 Exacta:�160.40
CSF: �84.88 TRICAST: �2632.53

The Bedding Zinger by Gerry Macdonnell

I'm not the sentimental type. The only time I've ever cried as an adult was when the wife threatened to leave me; I was absolutely devastated when she changed her mind at the last minute. Somewhat embarrassingly, I have to admit to being moved by the story of 'Beenie', the little furry horse that saved Stuart Pearce from the chop. I can only imagine how embarrassing it must have been to have a little animal beside you on the touchline, but Beenie coped with the situation remarkably well.

The only way that Man City will get a result at Goodison Park is if Beenie can persuade possible relation Ruud Van Nistelrooy to offer a helping hand; get involved with the Toffeemen at a beatific 5/6.

Paul Jewell's decision to spend the majority of his summer transfer budget on Emile Heskey is proving to be the most outrageous rick since 'The Young Ones' first aired. Blackburn have never lost to Wigan in a competitive match, the Rovers are a confident call at even money.

Robbie Savage stripped down to his pants in Blackburn's win over Boro last week; that type of behaviour should really be confined to the caravan. Savage's name has gone into the referee's book in exactly half of the Premiership matches he's played this season; the 6/4 on offer for another yellow is quite tempting.

Liverpool always struggle when they travel to Bolton, they've only taken three points on one of their last six visits. There's more chance of Sam Allardyce paying his license fee early than there is of the Scousers taking liberties at the Reebok. Bolton are worth a nibble at a perm-flattening 3/1.

It's an unwritten law in football that players always score against their former employers. I think El Hadji Diouf netted in this fixture last season, (I'm not 100% sure as my notes are in shorthand; I don't even know why i got Jeremy Beadle involved.) the Senegalese hitman is a 4/1 shot to repeat the feat.

With only one win under his belt in his managerial career, Gareth Southgate has taken to his new role like a duck to slaughter. Boro face a tricky looking trip to Sheffield to face the Blades; I like the draw at 9/4.

The last time these teams met in the league, Dean Saunders netted the winner for United. It's fair to say that in his prime, Deano would be a greater goal threat than Ade Akinbiyi. In fact, feel free to remove 'in his prime' from that sentence. This one has nil-nil written all over it; back no goalscorer in the match at a truly delightful 17/2.

One complaint often levelled against Arsenal is that they hate to win ugly, poor old Iain Dowie has literally no choice. Ashley Cole claimed that there was a lack of team spirit in the Arsenal dressing room, it appears to have improved dramatically now he's gone. The Gunners are the weekend nap at 4/7 to leave the Valley victorious.

It's widely believed that Isaac Newton was inspired to formulate the theory of universal gravitation as a result of an apple falling on his head. However, I prefer to believe that he saw a mediocre Watford team win last season's play-offs and declared, "Wat goes up, must come down.' Fulham struggle to win away as a rule, but that's only against Premiership teams. Back the Cottagers at 2/1.

With a three point deduction hanging over their heads after the Ashley Cole shenanigans, the Chelsea board must have been literally cowering throughout Panorama. (Even Seth Armstrong didn't poach this much, allegedly.) The Champions have only won two of their last six meetings against a David O'Leary led Villa; an unbeaten Martin O'Neill team should definitely be backed at 11/1 to pull off a shock.

It's all going wrong at the Lane. Spurs have only scored in one league match this season, their supporters are booing the players off the pitch and Jermaine Jenas missed the easiest opening since Helen Chamberlain. Portsmouth can leave North London with a point at 12/5.

Call me a mad conspiracy theorist, but is it simply coincidence that Wayne Rooney's dip in form has coincided with KFC introducing a new spicy chicken range? I fear not. Looking on the bright side, the big lad enjoys playing against Newcastle more than he enjoys socialising with antiquated ladies. (United have completed a double over Newcastle for the last two seasons, with Rooney netting in all four matches.) I fancy the round one to return to form as United romp in at 4/11.

The accumulator of the week:
This week's accer is so attractive; Pete Doherty is considering binning Kate Moss as a direct result. Pete may have quipped, "Sure, Kate's a looker; but this acc is absolutely gorgeous." Arsenal, Everton, Blackburn, Man Utd and Fulham are the pretty young things; the payout is a colossal 20/1.

The weekend specials:
"A little Scotch" - Paul Dickov to score with a header 7/1
"A Johnny Walker" - John Terry to be sent off 50/1
"Jim Beam please" - Beattie to score the last goal 11/2
"A large Bells" - Craig Bellamy to score with a header 6/1
"A double JD" - Jermain Defoe to score two or more goals 13/2
"A wild turkey" - Robbie Savage to be sent off 20/1

The quote of the week:
"I'm enjoying being at Arsenal, it's great to be in a side which plays such an attractive game."
Big Willy Gallas embraces subtlety.

The lay man:
There are exchange customers lining up to back Watford at 13/8. In the immortal words of Sammy Jackson, 'It's our duty, to snatch that booty'.

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Weekend Betting:

Bolton v Liverpool Saturday 30th September 12:45 Live on Sky
Bolton 3/1
Draw 9/4
Liverpool 11/10

Get on: Bolton

Match Special:
Kevin Nolan to score at any time 9/2

Charlton v Arsenal Saturday 30th September 15:00
Charlton 11/2
Draw 13/5
Arsenal 4/7

Get on: Arsenal

Match Special:
Thierry Henry to score a hat-trick 18/1

Chelsea v Aston Villa Saturday 30th September 15:00
Chelsea 3/10
Draw 4/1
Aston Villa 11/1

Get on: Aston Villa

Match Special:
Angel to score the only goal of the game 135/1

Everton v Man City Saturday 30th September 15:00
Everton 5/6
Draw 12/5
Man City 7/2

Get on: Everton

Match Special:
Everton to score a penalty 5/1

Sheff Utd v Middlesbrough Saturday 30th September 17:15 Live on Premiership Plus
Sheff Utd 13/8
Draw 9/4
Middlesbrough 13/8

Get on: Draw

Match Special:
Boateng to be booked 11/8

West Ham v Reading Sunday 1st October 14:00
West Ham Evs
Draw 9/4
Reading 3/1

Get on: Draw

Match Special:
Match to finish 1-1 11/2

Blackburn v Wigan Sunday 1st October 15:00
Blackburn Evs
Draw 9/4
Wigan 3/1

Get on: Blackburn

Match Special:
Blackburn to win and keep a clean sheet 2/1

Man Utd v Newcastle Sunday 1st October 15:00
Man Utd 4/11
Draw 7/2
Newcastle 10/1

Get on: Man Utd

Match Special:
Louis Saha to score the first goal 7/2

Tottenham v Portsmouth Sunday 1st October 16:00 Live on Sky
Tottenham 10/11
Draw 12/5
Portsmouth 3/1

Get on: Draw

Match Special:
Tottenham to score a goal 1/4

Watford v Fulham Monday 2nd October 20:00 Live on Sky
Watford 6/4
Draw 11/5
Fulham 2/1

Get on: Fulham

Match Special:
Fulham to score three or more goals 11/2

Televised Premiership Matches
Saturday 30 September

Bolton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Another lunch time kick off for Liverpool, their sixth of the campaign. This time there are up against Bolton Wanderers who forced Portsmouth to concede their first goal of the season and in turn suffer their first defeat. Following a stern test against Galatasaray in midweek, the Reds will not relish a trip to the Reebok Stadium as they have not won there since their 3-2 victory in September 2002. Liverpool could also face a former player in Nicolas Anelka in a match which has ended 2-2 in two of the last three played.
Walker's Word
1x2: Draw @ 9/4
AH: Bolton + � @ 33/40
OU: Over 2.5 goals @ 6/4

Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough
Two struggling teams meet and home advantage could be the key to success. Middlesbrough have won just once in the Premiership this season, ironically against Chelsea but have failed to win eight away trips stretching back to last season. The Blades are not without their troubles either, just two draws and as many goals in six Premiership matches, despite Neil Warnock having eight strikers on the books. It's a tough one to predict, but I'm going to side with the home team. Just.
Walker's Word
1x2: Sheffield United @ 8/5
AH: Sheffield United level ball @ 19/20
OU: Under 2.5 goals @ 6/10

Sunday 1 October

Tottenham Hotspur vs Portsmouth
Tottenham have played well in recent games but have had no reward while former table toppers Portsmouth suffered their first defeat of the season against Bolton on Monday. Former Spurs defender Sol Campbell will have his work cut out when he return to North London because in three Premiership meetings at White Hart Lane, Tottenham have won twice by a 3-1 margin and once in a 4-3 goalfest. It could prove profitable to back goals being scored in this match and the odds represent real value given past meetings.
Walker's Word
1x2: Tottenham Hotspur @ 10/11
AH: Tottenham - � @ 7/8
OU: Over 2.5 goals @ 5/4

Monday 2 October

Watford vs Fulham
As predicted, Watford are at the wrong end of the table early on but they have an opportunity to climb out of the bottom three with a win against London rivals Fulham. Chris Coleman's side were dire on the road last season and Hornet's manager Aidy Boothroyd will hope that form will show itself at Vicarage Road.
Walker's Word
1x2: Watford @ 6/4
AH: Watford level ball @ 4/5
OU: Over 2.5 goals @ 6/5

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Lingfield , 27 September 2006
GOING : Standard

LINGFIELD 4:50 Full Results >>
1st 7 Sotik Star (IRE) 5/2 Fav Winning jockey J P Spencer
Trainer P J Makin
Owner D Ladhams M Holland J Ritchie G Marchant

2nd 5 Nawaadi 4/1
3rd 8 Chasing A Dream 12/1
11 Ran
NR: Enthralled

TOTE: Win:�3.50 Place:�1.50,�1.80,�2.90 Exacta:�17.10
CSF: �12.19



LINGFIELD 4:20 Full Results >>
1st 9 Dorelia (IRE) 4/1 Winning jockey J P Spencer
Trainer J H M Gosden
Owner Mr Faisal Salman

2nd 1 Calming Waters 20/1
3rd 3 Just Logic (IRE) 7/2 JtFav
12 Ran
TOTE: Win:�4.60 Place:�1.80,�4.20,�1.70 Exacta:�104.40
CSF: �83.66
Favourite: Mashaair (IRE) 7/2


LINGFIELD 3:50 Full Results >>
1st 12 Captain General 16/1 Winning jockey Martin Dwyer
Trainer J A R Toller
Owner Mr M E Wates

2nd 15 Moon On A Spoon 2/1 Fav
3rd 7 Linden Lime 15/2
15 Ran
NR: Sky Quest (IRE)

TOTE: Win:�26.80 Place:�6.00,�1.60,�2.50 Exacta:�121.90
CSF: �46.19 TRICAST: �276.22



LINGFIELD 3:20 Full Results >>
1st 5 Cetshwayo 14/1 Winning jockey T E Durcan
Trainer J M P Eustace
Owner Mrs Jan Wootton

2nd 1 Bishops Finger 5/1
3rd 10 Ronsard (IRE) 6/1
11 Ran
NR: Milk And Sultana, Coda Agency, Josh You Are

TOTE: Win:�15.40 Place:�3.10,�2.10,�1.60 Exacta:�118.50
CSF: �64.46
Favourite: At The Helm (IRE) 9/2


LINGFIELD 2:50 Full Results >>
1st 8 Murrin (IRE) 10/3 Winning jockey R Havlin
Trainer T G Mills
Owner London & Surrey Finance Ltd

2nd 6 Henry The Seventh 25/1
3rd 4 Gunner's View 5/2 Fav
11 Ran
NR: Adabi

TOTE: Win:�3.80 Place:�1.10,�5.20,�2.00 Exacta:�100.20
CSF: �89.06



LINGFIELD 2:20 Full Results >>
1st 8 Salient 100/1 Winning jockey P Doe
Trainer W J Knight
Owner Hesmonds Stud

2nd 9 Tredegar 11/2
3rd 12 Cleide da Silva (USA) 7/4 Fav
12 Ran
NR: Amazing King (IRE)

TOTE: Win:�110.00 Place:�18.50,�1.50,�1.70 Exacta:�903.60
CSF: �591.25



LINGFIELD 1:50 Full Results >>
1st 2 Fabuleux Millie (IRE) 15/2 Winning jockey J De Souza
Trainer R M Beckett
Owner Mrs Ralph Beckett

2nd 8 Vadinka 12/1
3rd 5 Jack Oliver 5/4 Fav
10 Ran
NR: Auction Oasis, Beautiful Madness (IRE)

TOTE: Win:�8.20 Place:�2.30,�3.20,�1.30 Exacta:�78.10
CSF: �93.13 TRICAST: �185.99



LINGFIELD 1:20 Full Results >>
1st 2 Duke Of Milan (IRE) 10/1 Winning jockey J Milczarek
Trainer G C Bravery
Owner Broken Reign Racing

2nd 9 Fateful Attraction 11/1
3rd 3 Young Bertie 9/4 Fav
12 Ran
TOTE: Win:�15.30 Place:�4.10,�3.70,�1.60 Exacta:�211.60
CSF: �107.37 TRICAST: �339.13

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Newcastle , 27 September 2006
GOING : Good to Firm

NEWCASTLE 5:10 Full Results >>
1st 15 Special Gold 16/1 Winning jockey D Allan
Trainer T D Easterby
Owner Frickley Holdings Ltd

2nd 6 Harrys House 33/1
3rd 11 Trick Cyclist 16/1
4th 4 Petite Mac 8/1
16 Ran
NR: Almaty Express

TOTE: Win:�17.30 Place:�3.70,�8.80,�4.10,�2.80 Exacta:�316.90
CSF: �479.90 TRICAST: �8598.62
Favourite: Paddywack (IRE) 9/2


NEWCASTLE 4:40 Full Results >>
1st 1 Passion Fruit 5/1 Fav Winning jockey Dean McKeown
Trainer C W Fairhurst
Owner G H & S Leggott

2nd 9 Smart Ass (IRE) 7/1
3rd 3 Neardown Beauty (IRE) 6/1
14 Ran
NR: Pay Time, Boreana, Bingo One (IRE)

TOTE: Win:�5.00 Place:�1.30,�3.00,�1.90 Exacta:�42.70 Trifecta:�80.40
CSF: �35.84 TRICAST: �182.43



NEWCASTLE 4:10 Full Results >>
1st 7 Sa Nau 9/4 Fav Winning jockey F Norton
Trainer T Keddy
Owner Mr Howard Fielding

2nd 3 Leo McGarry (IRE) 7/2
3rd 9 Golden Groom 11/2
15 Ran
NR: Osolomio (IRE)

TOTE: Win:�3.30 Place:�1.10,�1.90,�2.30 Exacta:�12.80 Trifecta:�38.10
CSF: �8.18 TRICAST: �38.80



NEWCASTLE 3:40 Full Results >>
1st 4 Orpen Wide (IRE) 5/1 Fav Winning jockey Greg Fairley
Trainer M C Chapman
Owner Andy & Bev Wright

2nd 16 Border Artist 14/1
3rd 17 Luckylover 7/1
14 Ran
NR: Mohawk Star (IRE), Just Lille (IRE), Fair Shake (IRE)

TOTE: Win:�5.70 Place:�1.30,�8.40,�2.50 Exacta:�81.40 Trifecta:�105.60
CSF: �70.27 TRICAST: �506.94



NEWCASTLE 3:10 Full Results >>
1st 1 Centenary (IRE) 9/1 Winning jockey R Winston
Trainer J S Wainwright
Owner Mr T H Heckingbottom

2nd 3 Macaroni Gin (IRE) 25/1
3rd 8 Sivota (IRE) 33/1
9 Ran
TOTE: Win:�11.00 Place:�3.00,�6.80,�7.50 Exacta:�150.60
CSF: �202.93
Favourite: Provost Evs


NEWCASTLE 2:40 Full Results >>
1st 3 Chief Operator (USA) 6/5 Fav Winning jockey L Dettori
Trainer Saeed bin Suroor
Owner Godolphin

2nd 12 Swift Cut (IRE) 4/1
3rd 6 Forzarzi (IRE) 100/1
15 Ran
NR: Acapulco Bay, Minnow

TOTE: Win:�1.90 Place:�1.10,�1.20,�16.50 Exacta:�6.60 Trifecta:�92.10
CSF: �4.93



NEWCASTLE 2:10 Full Results >>
1st 7 Ben Chorley 10/3 Winning jockey D Tudhope
Trainer P W Chapple-Hyam
Owner Diamond Racing Ltd

2nd 12 High Five Society 100/1
3rd 8 Hunting Call 20/1
15 Ran
NR: Lady Valentino

TOTE: Win:�4.20 Place:�1.60,�32.10,�5.50 Exacta:�507.30
CSF: �323.27
Favourite: Arena's Dream (USA) 11/4


NEWCASTLE 1:40 Full Results >>
1st 14 Milliegait 15/2 Winning jockey D Allan
Trainer T D Easterby
Owner Mrs E J Wills

2nd 16 World Spirit 10/1
3rd 11 Delta Shuttle (IRE) 4/1
16 Ran
TOTE: Win:�7.80 Place:�2.60,�3.80,�1.70 Exacta:�112.00 Trifecta:�84.20
CSF: �71.30
Favourite: Lusolly 3/1

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Salisbury , 27 September 2006
GOING : Good to Firm

SALISBURY 5:30 Full Results >>
1st 1 Spinning Coin 6/1 Winning jockey R L Moore
Trainer J G Portman
Owner Hockham Racing

2nd 5 Acknowledgement 6/1
3rd 4 Love Always 14/1
13 Ran
NR: Pleasant

TOTE: Win:�7.60 Place:�2.10,�1.80,�3.60 Exacta:�37.90
CSF: �41.40 TRICAST: �491.87
Favourite: Stolen Hours (USA) 9/2, Kentucky Warbler (IRE) 9/2


SALISBURY 5:00 Full Results >>
1st 9 Hoh Hoh Hoh 14/1 Winning jockey K McEvoy
Trainer R J Price
Owner Multi Lines 2

2nd 1 Greek Renaissance (IRE) 4/7 Fav
3rd 2 Gifted Gamble 25/1
15 Ran
NR: She's My Outsider

TOTE: Win:�19.40 Place:�3.30,�1.20,�5.20 Exacta:�49.20
CSF: �21.33 TRICAST: �249.01



SALISBURY 4:30 Full Results >>
1st 3 Dubai Builder 10/11 Fav Winning jockey J F Egan
Trainer J S Moore
Owner Uplands Acquisitions Limited

4 Ran
NR: Tivers Jewel (USA)

TOTE: Win:�1.90 Exacta:�3.90
CSF: �3.86



SALISBURY 4:00 Full Results >>
1st 12 Looker 6/1 Winning jockey J Doyle
Trainer R M Beckett
Owner Mr J H Richmond-Watson

2nd 1 South O'The Border 13/8 Fav
3rd 4 Incidentally (IRE) 13/2
13 Ran
TOTE: Win:�7.80 Place:�2.40,�1.40,�2.80 Exacta:�22.30
CSF: �15.16



SALISBURY 3:30 Full Results >>
1st 4 Tembanee (IRE) 11/2 Winning jockey R Hughes
Trainer R Hannon
Owner Mr A J Ilsley

2nd 1 Aqmaar 11/8 Fav
6 Ran
TOTE: Win:�5.30 Place:�2.40,�1.70 Exacta:�11.70
CSF: �13.54



SALISBURY 3:00 Full Results >>
1st 8 Ladies Best 11/2 Winning jockey K McEvoy
Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
Owner Mr Saeed Suhail

2nd 1 Actodos (IRE) 8/1
3rd 10 Composing (IRE) 25/1
11 Ran
TOTE: Win:�8.10 Place:�2.50,�2.80,�6.30 Exacta:�51.00
CSF: �44.58
Favourite: El Dececy (USA) 5/2


SALISBURY 2:30 Full Results >>
1st 9 Spume (IRE) 9/2 Winning jockey K McEvoy
Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
Owner Ballymacoll Stud

2nd 3 Coeur de Lionne (IRE) 6/5 Fav
3rd 2 Bajan Pride 9/2
11 Ran
TOTE: Win:�5.60 Place:�1.80,�1.20,�1.80 Exacta:�14.60
CSF: �9.69



SALISBURY 2:00 Full Results >>
1st 11 Bank On Benny 8/1 Winning jockey William Buick
Trainer P W D'Arcy
Owner Mr Paul D'Arcy

2nd 6 Dixieland Boy (IRE) 10/1
3rd 4 Aastral Magic 18/1
4th 3 Scutch Mill (IRE) 33/1
16 Ran
TOTE: Win:�9.00 Place:�2.00,�3.00,�2.60,�7.70 Exacta:�116.90
CSF: �80.39 TRICAST: �1471.90
Favourite: Murrumbidgee (IRE) 5/1

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Downpatrick (ire) , 27 September 2006
Going: --

DOWNPATRICK 5:25 Full Results >>
1st 5 Martinstown (IRE) 5/2 Fav Winning jockey C O'Dwyer
Trainer C Roche
Owner John P McManus

2nd 11 Artic Plain (IRE) 13/2
3rd 3 Dosco (IRE) 14/1
15 Ran
NR: Mossdari (IRE), Ah Come On Tom (IRE), Icy Belle (IRE)

CSF: 23.07

Amended Result

DOWNPATRICK 4:55 Full Results >>
1st 15 Ballysheedy (IRE) 12/1 Winning jockey R J Molloy
Trainer A J McNamara
Owner P A Keogh

2nd 9 Lyn's Rashar (IRE) 9/2
3rd 14 Bridge Flight (IRE) 12/1
14 Ran
NR: Heartstopper (IRE), Akasian (IRE), Fingal Fox (IRE), Renepogel (IRE)

CSF: 88.62 TRICAST: 738.36
Favourite: Powers And Soda (IRE) 4/1


DOWNPATRICK 4:25 Full Results >>
1st 11 Sabina Park (IRE) 14/1 Winning jockey J R Barry
Trainer Mrs D A Love
Owner George S O'Malley

2nd 7 The Tricky Bricky (IRE) 8/1
3rd 12 Seagull Eile (IRE) 12/1
15 Ran
NR: Cranfield Bay (IRE), Minor Rumpus, Larry Triano (IRE)

CSF: 145.87
Favourite: Caimin's Caper (IRE) 5/2


DOWNPATRICK 3:55 Full Results >>
1st 9 Carmona 8/1 Winning jockey S M Gorey
Trainer P F Cashman
Owner Liam Cashman

2nd 7 Special Touch (IRE) 10/1
3rd 16 Da Pooch (IRE) 10/1
14 Ran
NR: What Price Love (USA), Aspirator (IRE), Bernard's Dream (IRE), Dicks Loch (IRE)

CSF: 107.87 TRICAST: 868.59
Favourite: Always On Top (IRE) 7/2


DOWNPATRICK 3:25 Full Results >>
1st 13 Orpen Princess (IRE) 10/1 Winning jockey R D Egan
Trainer J Crowley
Owner Robin Adair

2nd 5 Hearthstead Dream 5/2 Fav
3rd 4 She's Supersonic (IRE) 13/2
15 Ran
NR: Keeper's Lodge (IRE), Blueberry Tart (IRE), Little Larry (IRE)

CSF: 45.81 TRICAST: 204.51



DOWNPATRICK 2:55 Full Results >>
1st 14 Spa Wells (IRE) 10/1 Winning jockey D F Flannery
Trainer B Potts
Owner Mid Down Syndicate

2nd 5 Sangenesius (IRE) 5/1
3rd 3 Night Warrior (IRE) 5/1
14 Ran
NR: Cantyacomeround (IRE), Allineedisamiracle (IRE), Miss Vickie (IRE), Working Class (IRE)

CSF: 78.66 TRICAST: 308.85
Favourite: Desert Kite (IRE) 4/1, Craughwell Suas (IRE) 4/1, Grange Melody (IRE) 4/1


DOWNPATRICK 2:25 Full Results >>
1st 5 Lamiabren (IRE) 12/1 Winning jockey N P Madden
Trainer T J Taaffe
Owner Celtic Park Syndicate

2nd 7 Moody Lad (IRE) 6/1
3rd 10 Talkingtonbates (IRE) 9/4
15 Ran
NR: Tullyhappy Lad (IRE), Danny's Dream (IRE), Lateforbingo (IRE)

CSF: 107.34
Favourite: Eureka Stockade (IRE) 2/1

Will Hill's Cessation Of USA Gaming Business Anouncement
Pending clarification of the scope and enforceability of the Wire Act and applicability of State and Federal laws to online gambling by US citizens, William Hill has today taken steps to cease accepting casino and poker business from clients with a US address or US issued credit card.

Such steps are already in place to prevent internet sports betting by US domiciled individuals.

Hamilton , 25 September 2006
GOING : Good to Soft

HAMILTON 5:10 Full Results >>
1st 4 Montpellier (IRE) 4/6 Fav Winning jockey J P Spencer
Trainer E A L Dunlop
Owner Gainsborough Stud

2nd 6 Melpomene 15/8
3rd 2 Cross of Lorraine (IRE) 40/1
8 Ran
TOTE: Win:�1.80 Place:�1.10,�1.10,�3.50 Exacta:�2.40
CSF: �1.98



HAMILTON 4:40 Full Results >>
1st 6 Macorville (USA) 5/1 Winning jockey T Eaves
Trainer G M Moore
Owner Geoff & Sandra Turnbull

2nd 5 Cool Customer (USA) 7/2 Fav
7 Ran
TOTE: Win:�5.60 Place:�2.50,�2.40 Exacta:�16.00
CSF: �19.76



HAMILTON 4:10 Full Results >>
1st 2 Cleaver 6/1 Winning jockey A Elliott
Trainer Lady Herries
Owner Seymour Bloodstock (Uk) Ltd

2nd 15 Peas 'n Beans (IRE) 12/1
3rd 14 Gigs Magic (USA) 14/1
14 Ran
NR: Kyle of Lochalsh, Neil's Legacy (IRE)

TOTE: Win:�7.80 Place:�2.20,�5.30,�4.60 Exacta:�84.30
CSF: �71.78 TRICAST: �968.93
Favourite: Kylkenny 7/2


HAMILTON 3:40 Full Results >>
1st 3 Swiss Act 4/9 Fav Winning jockey J Fanning
Trainer M Johnston
Owner Mr Markus Graff

2nd 2 Hohlethelonely 7/2
5 Ran
TOTE: Win:�1.40 Place:�1.10,�1.50 Exacta:�2.50
CSF: �2.27



HAMILTON 3:10 Full Results >>
1st 8 Barbirolli 12/1 Winning jockey Luke Morris
Trainer W M Brisbourne
Owner Mr P Wright-Bevans

2nd 3 Paparaazi (IRE) 13/2
3rd 1 Wind Star 8/1
13 Ran
NR: Middlemarch (IRE)

TOTE: Win:�13.30 Place:�3.60,�2.90,�2.90 Exacta:�94.40
CSF: �82.26 TRICAST: �664.42
Favourite: Shy Glance (USA) 4/1


HAMILTON 2:40 Full Results >>
1st 3 Bygone Days 3/1 Winning jockey L Dettori
Trainer Saeed bin Suroor
Owner Godolphin

2nd 4 Fonthill Road (IRE) 2/1 Fav
3rd 1 Eisteddfod 5/2
9 Ran
NR: Sir Xaar (IRE), Vondova

TOTE: Win:�3.80 Place:�1.40,�1.30,�1.50 Exacta:�11.40
CSF: �8.70



HAMILTON 2:10 Full Results >>
1st 9 George The Best (IRE) 7/1 Winning jockey P Hanagan
Trainer M D Hammond
Owner Mr M D Hammond

2nd 5 Joyeaux 8/1
3rd 15 Newkeylets 18/1
15 Ran
NR: Bonne de Fleur

TOTE: Win:�8.60 Place:�2.50,�3.20,�2.90 Exacta:�66.00
CSF: �57.29 TRICAST: �987.22
Favourite: Brigadore 9/2

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Brighton , 25 September 2006
GOING : Good to Firm

BRIGHTON 5:30 Full Results >>
1st 9 Turibius 14/1 Winning jockey Jim Crowley
Trainer G L Moore
Owner Vogue Development Company (Kent) Ltd

2nd 15 Indian Lady (IRE) 9/1
3rd 10 Cree 11/2
15 Ran
NR: No Time (IRE)

TOTE: Win:�18.90 Place:�4.20,�5.00,�3.10 Exacta:�163.30
CSF: �138.39 TRICAST: �817.47
Favourite: Moon Forest (IRE) 3/1


BRIGHTON 5:00 Full Results >>
1st 8 Harrison's Flyer (IRE) 6/1 Winning jockey N Chalmers
Trainer J M Bradley
Owner Racingshares Co Uk

2nd 6 Summer Recluse (USA) 9/1
3rd 1 Who's Winning (IRE) 6/1
3rd 3 Chinalea (IRE) 7/2 Fav
10 Ran
NR: One Way Ticket, Multahab, Dancing Mystery

TOTE: Win:�4.30 Place:�1.80,�3.20,�1.20,�1.00 Exacta:�34.90
CSF: �58.99 TRICAST: �111.88



BRIGHTON 4:30 Full Results >>
1st 6 Hurry Up Helen (IRE) 13/2 Winning jockey R Fitzpatrick
Trainer Mrs L Stubbs
Owner Mr Des Thurlby

2nd 3 Kavachi (IRE) 13/2
3rd 4 Fratt'n Park (IRE) 22/1
14 Ran
NR: Monmouthshire, King's Fable (USA)

TOTE: Win:�6.40 Place:�2.80,�3.60,�4.80 Exacta:�48.60
CSF: �47.01 TRICAST: �894.96
Favourite: Accent (IRE) 5/2


BRIGHTON 4:00 Full Results >>
1st 10 Megalala (IRE) 40/1 Winning jockey M Halford
Trainer J J Bridger
Owner Mr Tommy Ware

2nd 7 Convince (USA) 8/1
3rd 5 Mountain Pass (USA) 7/2 Fav
15 Ran
NR: Whatatodo

TOTE: Win:�56.80 Place:�11.00,�3.20,�1.20 Exacta:�424.20
CSF: �329.90



BRIGHTON 3:30 Full Results >>
1st 4 My Princess (IRE) 6/1 Winning jockey J M O'Dwyer
Trainer N A Callaghan
Owner Mr T Mohan & Mr Allan McNamee

2nd 1 Landucci 9/4 Fav
3rd 5 Flint River 15/2
8 Ran
NR: Hey Presto

TOTE: Win:�3.70 Place:�1.80,�1.30,�2.50 Exacta:�14.10
CSF: �18.72 TRICAST: �98.27



BRIGHTON 3:00 Full Results >>
1st 2 Bachelor Party (USA) 15/8 Fav Winning jockey T P Queally
Trainer J Noseda
Owner Mr B J McElroy

2nd 7 Never Say Deya 6/1
3rd 4 Ektimaal 5/2
8 Ran
TOTE: Win:�2.90 Place:�1.10,�1.90,�2.00 Exacta:�12.80
CSF: �13.08



BRIGHTON 2:30 Full Results >>
1st 13 Shebang (IRE) 15/8 Fav Winning jockey T P Queally
Trainer M G Quinlan
Owner Mr Liam Mulryan

2nd 9 Straight Face (IRE) 4/1
3rd 12 Nashharry (IRE) 9/1
11 Ran
NR: Brenin Gwalia, Our Blessing (IRE)

TOTE: Win:�3.00 Place:�1.10,�2.00,�2.50 Exacta:�10.50
CSF: �9.30

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Bath , 25 September 2006
GOING : Good to Firm

BATH 5:20 Full Results >>
1st 1 Chatshow (USA) 9/2 Fav Winning jockey M Coumbe
Trainer A W Carroll
Owner One Under Par Racing

2nd 16 Davids Mark 9/1
3rd 10 Diamond Katie (IRE) 7/1
14 Ran
NR: Mullady Penelope, Arian's Lad

TOTE: Win:�4.50 Place:�1.90,�3.10,�2.80 Exacta:�50.10
CSF: �37.82 TRICAST: �279.42



BATH 4:50 Full Results >>
1st 6 Hassaad 20/1 Winning jockey R Hills
Trainer W J Haggas
Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum

2nd 12 Welsh Cake 5/1
3rd 10 Reeling N' Rocking (IRE) 25/1
15 Ran
NR: Right Ted (IRE)

TOTE: Win:�24.50 Place:�7.40,�2.50,�8.90 Exacta:�143.30 Trifecta:�219.40
CSF: �104.42 TRICAST: �2590.18
Favourite: Benbrook 7/2


BATH 4:20 Full Results >>
1st 9 Pentatonic 2/1 Winning jockey N Mackay
Trainer L M Cumani
Owner Helena Springfield Ltd

2nd 7 Moon Valley 3/1
3rd 8 Over Ice 40/1
12 Ran
NR: Valdemosa

TOTE: Win:�3.60 Place:�1.20,�1.10,�6.80 Exacta:�9.00 Trifecta:�53.90
CSF: �8.45
Favourite: Seeking Kali (IRE) 15/8


BATH 3:50 Full Results >>
1st 11 Regal Velvet 7/2 Winning jockey R Hughes
Trainer J H M Gosden
Owner Cheveley Park Stud

2nd 9 Mowazana (IRE) 7/4 JtFav
3rd 12 Shout (IRE) 7/4 JtFav
12 Ran
NR: Impulsive Madam

TOTE: Win:�4.40 Place:�1.60,�1.10,�1.10 Exacta:�9.40 Trifecta:�21.40
CSF: �9.69



BATH 3:20 Full Results >>
1st 6 Opera Crown (IRE) 2/5 Fav Winning jockey R L Moore
Trainer P F I Cole
Owner Axom (I)

2nd 5 Here Comes Buster (IRE) 9/2
7 Ran
NR: Fever

TOTE: Win:�1.50 Place:�1.10,�1.70 Exacta:�2.80 Trifecta:�12.90
CSF: �2.30



BATH 2:50 Full Results >>
1st 4 Maystock 12/1 Winning jockey M Hills
Trainer B G Powell
Owner Stock Hill Racing

2nd 11 Synonymy 10/1
3rd 1 Takafu (USA) 10/1
12 Ran
TOTE: Win:�13.70 Place:�3.60,�2.80,�2.10 Exacta:�169.50
CSF: �113.79 TRICAST: �1240.69
Favourite: Desert Storm (DEN) 7/4


BATH 2:20 Full Results >>
1st 5 Maker's Mark (IRE) 8/13 Fav Winning jockey Dane O'Neill
Trainer H Candy
Owner First Of Many Partnership

2nd 11 Izabela Hannah 12/1
3rd 15 Support Fund (IRE) 4/1
15 Ran
TOTE: Win:�1.70 Place:�1.10,�2.80,�1.50 Exacta:�12.80 Trifecta:�31.80
CSF: �8.67

Sale of the government's racehorse betting monopoly - the TOTE - cheap to a panel of racing interests would be a lucky windfall to wealthy owners but daylight robbery for the taxpayers who are supposed to own it, says Keith Boyfield.

This ASI report led to a European Commission decision to block the government's cosy deal with the racing industry.

Ladbrokes European Online Championship of Poker Official Blurb
We are proud to announce our 2006 LEOCOP - Europe's No.1 Online Poker Event.

♠ 7-day festival of Poker with $1,160,000 in Guaranteed Prize Money, taking place at  Ladbrokes Poker from 25th September - 1st October 2006.

♠ Appreciation Freeroll for participants in at least 4* LEOCOP final events - win Team Ladbrokes Off-line Tournament Packages worth $52,500

♠ Exclusive Gold bracelets for LEOCOP final winners
* 4 events must include the $2,500 + $150 main event

Over $2,000,000 was won online at Ladbrokes Poker during its series of seven LEOCOP tournaments, between 24th April - 1st May 2005. Over 2,000 participated in the finals themselves and over 10,000 entered online satellite qualifiers. Last year's highlights included:


♠ A popular victory of the opening event by Adam "Square7" Lee, who took the $38,475 first place prize-money.
♠ The Heads-Up event was won by alias "TheHood" from Sydney, Australia, winning $72,000.
♠ Well known Ladbrokes player, Paul Jackson, 'Actionjack', managed a credible 3rd in the 32 player heads-up event, collecting $27,200, less than a week after his £100,000 win at the Cavendish Club in Northern Ireland.
♠ The Main Event ($2,500 No Limit Holdem Freezeout) was won by 'ALI666' from Durham, England, taking $266,250. The prize pool for this event reached a huge $1,065,000, the biggest tournament ever held at  Ladbrokes Poker.

Tournament Schedule
Everyday from the 25th September - 1st October you can join the excitement and play in an online tournament for your chance to become a European Champion with  Ladbrokes Poker.

To make sure you get a piece of the action, we are running daily satellites for all 7 tournament finals from as little as $3.

You may enter as many events as you like, and remember participants in the Main Event plus 3 other events qualify for the Appreciation Freeroll tournament on 15th October with $52.5k worth of prizes.

Monday 25th September
$100,000 GUARANTEED $150+$15 No Limit Texas Holdem $75 rebuys (1hr)

Tuesday 26th September
$20,000 GTD $200 + $20 Pot Limit Hi Lo Omaha freezeout

Wednesday 27th September
$50,000 GTD $200 + $20 Pot Limit Omaha freezeout

Thursday 28th September
$60,000 GTD $300 + $30 Fixed Limit Texas Holdem freezeout

Friday 29th September
$80,000 GTD $200 + $20 Pot Limit Texas Holdem freezeout

Saturday 30th September
$100,000 GTD $500 + $50 Short Handed (6 seat) Texas Holdem freezeout

Sunday 1st October
$750,000 GTD $2,500 + $150 Championship Main Event No Limit Texas Holdem freezeout

Sunday 15th October - LEOCOP Appreciation Freeroll
This tournament will be open to all players who played in the LEOCOP main event plus 3 other LEOCOP finals during festival week.  Ladbrokes Poker is donating $52,500 worth of prizes as a thank you to LEOCOP participants, as follows -

♠ 1st Place - $30k Team Ladbrokes EPT package including the Copenhagen, Deauville and Monte Carlo Grand Final events
♠ 2nd Place - $15k Team Ladbrokes EPT package including either; i. Copenhagen and Deauville or ii. Monte Carlo Grand Final
♠ 3rd Place - $7.5k Team Ladbrokes EPT package to either Copenhagen or Deauville


Qualification
Satellites for each event take place as follows -

MONDAY - Every Monday play to qualify for the $100k GUARANTEED $150 + 15 No Limit Texas Holdem.

Monday Final - $15 + $1.50 Rebuy - 21.30 BST

Monday Satellites to the Monday Final
- $3 + $0.30 2nd Chance Express Satellite, to take place at 20.55 and 20.25 BST
- $3 + $0.30 Turbo Rebuy Satellite, to take place at 19.10 and 17.40 BST
- $3 + $0.30 Rebuy Satellite to take place at 10.40 and 14.40 BST
- Sunday Freeroll - 20.05 BST - Feeds Monday Final


TUESDAY - Every Tuesday play to qualify for the $20,000 GUARANTEED $200 + $20 Pot Limit Hi Lo Omaha freezeout.

Tuesday Final - $22 + $2 Rebuy - 21.30 BST

Tuesday Satellites to the Tuesday Final
- $4 + $0.40 2nd Chance Express Satellite, to take place at 20.55 and 20.25 BST
- $4 + $0.40 Turbo Rebuy Satellite to take place at 19.10 and 17.40 BST
- $4 + $0.40 Rebuy Satellite to take place at 10.40 and 14.40 BST
- Monday Freeroll - 20.05 BST - Feeds Tuesday Final


WEDNESDAY - Every Wednesday play to qualify for the $50,000 GUARANTEED $200 + $20 Pot Limit Omaha freezeout.

Wednesday Final - $22 + $2 Rebuy - 21:30 BST

Wednesday Satellites to the Wednesday Final
- $4 + $0.40 2nd Chance Express Satellite to take place at 20.55 and 20.25 BST
- $4 + $0.40 Turbo Rebuy Satellite to take place at 19.10 and 17.40 BST
- $4 + $0.40 Rebuy Satellite to take place at 10.40 and 14.40 BST
- Tuesday Freeroll - 20.05 BST - Feeds Wednesday Final


THURSDAY - Every Thursday play to qualify for the $60,000 GUARANTEED $300 + $30 Fixed Limit Texas Holdem freezeout.

Thursday Final - $33 + $3 Rebuy - 21.30 BST

Thursday Satellites to the Thursday Final
- $5 + $0.50 2nd Chance Express Satellite to take place at 20.55 and 20.25 BST
- $5 + $0.50 Turbo Rebuy Satellite to take place at 19.10 and 17.40 BST
- $5 + $0.50 Rebuy Satellite to take place at 10.40 and 14.40 BST
- Wednesday Freeroll - 20.05 BST - Feeds Thursday Final


FRIDAY - Every Friday play to qualify for the $80,000 GUARANTEED $200 + $20 Pot Limit Texas Hold?em freezeout.

Friday Final - $22 + $2 - 21.30 BST

Friday Satellites to the Friday Final
- $4 + $0.40 2nd Chance Express Satellite to take place at 20.55 and 20.25 BST
- $4 + $0.40 Turbo Rebuy Satellite to take place at 19.10 and 17.40 BST
- $4 + $0.40 Rebuy Satellite to take place at 10.40 and 14.40 BST
- Thursday Freeroll - 20.05 BST - Feeds Friday Final


SATURDAY - Every Saturday play to qualify for the $100,000 GUARANTEED $500 + $50 Short Handed (6 seat) Texas Holdem freezeout.

Saturday Final - $55 + $5 - 21.30 BST

Saturday Satellites to the Saturday Final
- $5 + $0.50 2nd Chance Express Satellite to take place at 20.55 and 20.25 BST
- $5 + $0.50 Turbo Rebuy Satellite to take place at 19.10 and 17.40 BST
- $5 + $0.50 Rebuy Satellite to take place at 10.40 and 14.40 BST
- Friday Freeroll - 20.05 BST - Feeds Saturday Final


SUNDAY - Every Sunday play to qualify for the $750,000 GUARANTEED $2,500 + $150 Championship Main Event No Limit Texas Holdem freezeout.

Sunday Final - $265 + $25 - 21:30 BST

Sunday Satellites to the Sunday Final
- $25 + $2.50 2nd Chance Express Satellite to take place at 20.55 and 20.25 BST
- $25 + $2.50 Turbo Rebuy Satellite to take place at 19.10 and 17.40 BST
- $25 + $2.50 Rebuy Satellite to take place at 10.40 and 14.40 BST
- Saturday Freeroll - 20:05 BST - Feeds Sunday Final

Did I come into the Labour Party to regulate the gambling industry? The answer is no.

But do I feel comfortable with the legislation that has new stringent powers, arguably the most stringent in the world, to protect children and the vulnerable?

A Bung, Bung, Bungalow in Baghdad

I'm not the type of man who makes disparaging comments about a person's individual beliefs, but anyone who visits a psychic should be institutionalised. The wife is a prime example, when I questioned why she regularly throws her money away on such an obvious scam, she screamed, "It's not a con, Zelda doesn't even charge, she just asks for a voluntary £10 contribution." If she was any slower she'd stop.

I'm a huge cynic of all things 'supernatural', although I have to admit to being slightly nervous when I received a videotape that was accompanied with a warning: 'Watch this, and within 7 days you will die'. It turned out it was an entire episode of Soccer AM, and boredom related deaths were a genuine possibility.

There are a few people like the wife who believe that Arsenal's new home is cursed. Even if the Emirates stadium was built on an Indian burial ground, with a tribe of Indians actually visiting at the time, there's only one possible result when Sheff U roll into town. Back the Gunners at a spooky 1/5.

If anyone should be charging for psychic visions, it's Roy 'I see dead people' Keane. The former United hard-man announced before the Arsenal match that Rooney had done nothing in the game; Wayne's performance placed an exclamation mark at the end of his sentence. The tubster will be looking to regain his form when United travel to the Madejski stadium to face Reading; Man U will win at a knee-shattering 8/15.

Steve Coppell famously completed an economics degree while playing for United; a hugely impressive feat, most modern day footballers can't count to 21 without thinking of Maria Sharapova. (I get to 20 �.) Even the numerically gifted Reading manager could have a problem keeping score, United are a worth a nibble at 5/1 to score four or more goals.

Jose Mourinho's decision to play Ballack, Lampard, Essien and Makelele in the Chelsea midfield has even upset the wife, I overheard her on the phone to her mother complaining about a serious lack of width. Ballack's suspension for marching over Sissoko may be a blessing in disguise for Chelsea, I fancy the Champions at 4/9 to leave Fulham with three points.

After claiming the press were wrong to criticise Lampard, Mourinho then stripped him of his penalty taking duties. The last time a Lamp was rubbed up the wrong way in a similar fashion was when I had a small part in Aladdin. We'd both had a few. With Ballack out of the frame, Lampard is a 6/1 shot to score from the penalty spot.

You can't fancy Tottenham to leave Liverpool with anything but a beating. Spurs have only scored in one league match this season, yet Popeye look-alike Martin Jol refuses to start goal-getter extraordinaire Jermain Defoe. Tottenham haven't won a Premiership match at Anfield since '93, a bet on Spurs to reverse that trend would be the costliest mistake since Chris Tarrant offered a school teacher a 4th lifeline. If Tottenham win this, i'll give up betting and move to Iraq; the Pool are the weekend nap at 4/6.

It's a bit of a lottery for first goal scorer bettors, but the answer my friend, is blowing in the wind: Kuyt is a tasty 5/1 shot.

Blackburn played Boro three times last season, and won them all. (Two of those were at the Riverside.) Be warned though, much like with women, previous results should not be used as a reliable indicator for future prospects. I'm happy to make an exception with Blackburn at a huge 5/2.

McCarthy looks the call in the first goalscorer market. At the age of 29, you could say that Benny's at a crossroads in his career; you'll get a decent run for your money at 8/1.

Glenn Roeder had to apologise to West Ham fans this week, and surprisingly, it wasn't for relegating their team of superstars. Everton have conceded 18 goals on their last 6 visits to St James' Park; another Newcastle win appeals at 5/4.

I feel a little bit sorry for Harry Redknapp, he's been the subject of more enquiries than the 118-118 guys, but it hasn't affected Pompey's start to the season. Bolton have left Fratton Park with a point on their last two visits, another draw should be backed at 9/4.

It's confession time; I've backed the USA to regain the Ryder Cup. I'm not a great fan of the Yanks as a rule; their national sport is rounders, they call British Bulldogs 'football', and most annoyingly of all, their sportsmen have a tendency to thank Jesus 37 times whenever they put a ball in a hole or run 100 yards without falling over.

For all their faults, it's an undisputable fact that American golfers are superior to European golfers. Europe are favourites for the Ryder Cup thanks to recent history; but if school has taught us anything, it's that history is unimportant. The USA are still available at 11/8 - that's the actual definition of value.

The accumulator of the week:
The accer this week is so indisputable; Ian Paisley, Gerry Adams, George Galloway and George Bush are considering uniting to voice their support. Liverpool, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Blackburn and Man Utd are the chosen five, the payout is an eye-catching 20/1.

The quote of the week:
"To be 13 points behind United after 4 games would have been a disaster."
Lee Dixon shows off on MOTD2.

The lay man:
If you can't score, you can't win. The exchanges were invented so we could lay Tottenham at 5/1.


Weekend Betting:

Liverpool v Tottenham Saturday 23rd September 12.45 Live on Sky
Liverpool 4/6
Draw 13/5
Tottenham 9/2

Get on: Liverpool

Match Special:
Liverpool to keep a clean sheet 6/5

Arsenal v Sheff Utd Saturday 23rd September 15.00
Arsenal 1/5
Draw 5/1
Sheff Utd 16/1

Get on: Arsenal

Match Special:
Fabregas to score at any time 10/3

Aston Villa v Charlton Saturday 23rd September 15.00
Aston Villa 4/5
Draw 5/2
Charlton 4/1

Get on: Aston Villa

Match Special:
Aston Villa to win 2-0 7/1

Fulham v Chelsea Saturday 23rd September 15.00
Fulham 15/2
Draw 10/3
Chelsea 4/9

Get on: Chelsea

Match Special:
John Terry to score with a header 8/1

Man City v West Ham Saturday 23rd September 15.00
Man City 5/4
Draw 9/4
West Ham 21/10

Get on: West Ham

Match Special:
West Ham to score three or more goals 13/2

Middlesbrough v Blackburn Saturday 23rd September 15.00
Middlesbrough 11/10
Draw 9/4
Blackburn 5/2

Get on: Blackburn

Match Special:
McCarthy to score the only goal of the game 50/1

Wigan v Watford Saturday 23rd September 15.00
Wigan 10/11
Draw 23/10
Watford 7/2

Get on: Draw

Match Special:
No goalscorer in the game 8/1

Reading v Man Utd Saturday 23rd September 17.15 Live on Premiership Plus
Reading 6/1
Draw 11/4
Man Utd 8/15

Get on: Man Utd

Match Special:
Rooney to score two or more goals 9/2

Newcastle v Everton Sunday 24th September 16.00 Live on Sky
Newcastle 5/4
Draw 9/4
Everton 9/4

Get on: Newcastle

Match Special:
Martins to score the first goal 13/2

Portsmouth v Bolton Monday 25th September 20.00 Live on Sky
Portsmouth Evs
Draw 9/4
Bolton 3/1

Get on: Draw

Match Special:
Match to finish 1-1 11/2

The Ryder Cup Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th September Live on Sky
Europe 8/11
Tie 11/1
USA 11/8

Get on: USA

Special:
Phil Mickelson to be the USA's top scorer 13/2

Professional Punters To Snap Up Roulette Wheel Bias Analysers (excerpt)

Professional gamblers are rushing to buy £1,000 devices that they believe will enable them to win millions of pounds in casinos when the gambling industry is deregulated next year.

Hundreds of the roulette-cheating machines - which consist of a small digital time recorder, a concealed computer and a hidden earpiece - were tested at a government laboratory in 2004 after a gang suspected of using them won £1.3m at the Ritz Casino in London.

After the research, which was never made public but has been seen by the Guardian, the government's gambling watchdog admitted to industry insiders that the technology can offer punters an edge when playing roulette in a casino, and the advantage can be "considerable".

But rather than ban the devices, which are outlawed in many jurisdictions across the world, the Gambling Commission will require casinos to police themselves. Phill Brear, the commission's director of operations, admits predictive softwares can work but suggested it might be possible to prosecute someone using them under a new Gambling Act offence of cheating.

However Mark Griffiths, Europe's only professor of gambling, said using computer devices would not constitute cheating."If someone's got a piece of equipment that calculates where a ball will land, then that is akin to card counting in blackjack. It's not cheating - it's using science to give yourself a better advantage."

No one from the world's leading manufacturer of roulette wheels, TCS John Huxley, was available for comment.

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How it works
# Clicker used to record the speed of the rotor and ball, the data acquisition clicker can be concealed in a pen, a watchstrap, a shoe or even clipped to a molar tooth. The device is clicked as the two entities pass reference points to gauge the deceleration speeds. The data is sent to a remote computer

# Computer Uses the timings to calculate which number the ball will strike based on an algorithm from data gathered and transmits the information to the earpiece. It is small enough to be hidden in a mobile phone, MP3 player, handbag or cigarette lighter.

# Earpiece Placed inside the ear canal, where it cannot be detected, the earpiece relays instructions to the player about where to place bets. It can be worn by many players to place simultaneous bets or one can be swapped between them to confuse casino management

Source - Guardian - Professional gamblers are rushing to buy £1,000 devices
by Paul Lewis - Saturday September 16, 2006

Audio: Listen To Paul Lewis's Roulette Podcast Direct - Press Here

Ladbrokes bet outright:
Europe at 4/5
America at 5/4
Drawn match 9/1

Ladbrokes correct score betting is as follows:
USA 14 1/2 - 13 1/2 8/1
USA 15 - 13 9/1
USA 15 1/2 - 12 1/2 10/1
USA 16 - 12 14/1
USA 16 1/2 - 11 1/2 20/1
USA 17 - 11 33/1
USA 17 1/2 - 10 1/2 50/1
USA 18 - 10 80/1
USA 18 1/2 - 9 1/2 100/1
USA 19 - 9 150/1
USA 19 1/2 - 8 1/2 200/1
USA 20 - 8 250/1

Europe 14 1/2 - 13 1/2 8/1
Europe 15 - 13 8/1
Europe 15 1/2 - 12 1/2 9/1
Europe 16 - 12 10/1
Europe 16 1/2 - 11 1/2 14/1
Europe 17 -11 16/1
Europe 17 1/2 - 10 1/2 25/1
Europe 18 - 10 33/1
Europe 18 1/2 - 9 1/2 66/1
Europe 19 - 9 80/1
Europe 19 1/2 - 8 1/2 100/1
Europe 20 - 8 125/1
Draw 14 - 14 9/1

Ladbrokes top European golfer/scorer odds are:
L Donald 5/1
S Garcia 5/1
C Montgomerie 6/1
P Harrington 7/1
D Clarke 8/1
P Casey 8/1
D Howell 9/1
L Westwood 10/1
H Stenson 12/1
J M Olazabal 14/1
R Karlsson 16/1
P McGinley 33/1

Ladbrokes top American golfer/scorer odds are:
T Woods 5/2
J Furyk 4/1
P Mickelson 5/1
C DiMarco 6/1
D Toms 8/1
S Cink 10/1
C Campbell 16/1
S Verplank 20/1
Z Johnson 25/1
J J Henry 33/1
V Taylor 33/1
B Wetterich 50/1

(golf betting odds & prices subject to change)

Rugby Bet Recommendation - 10 Pts Ospreys -6 at Sporting odds.com
(Friday, September 15 - Kick-off: 19:10 (18:10 GMT) Venue: Liberty Stadium)

update - 4.25 pm:
Friday Afternoon NEWSFLASH

William Hills are offering -5 on the Ospreys (10/11) WON!

A group representing 5,000 small banks is opposing a tool lawmakers hope to use to stop illegal online gambling, posing a challenge to what is widely seen as the government's best shot at cracking down on the activity.

It ain't over 'til the fat laddie swings.

To be successful in life, you have to be a positive thinker. Every night I say to myself, "You are Gerry McDonnell, and you can achieve anything." It's equally important to remain level-headed though, so I always add: "Yes, but you're still a tool."

Wayne Rooney also has confidence in abundance, but he's struggling to keep his feet on the ground. Luckily, he can't see the problem. The dark side of the Roon has led to simultaneous banning orders from domestic and international football, his return to Premiership action coincides with the visit of old foes Arsenal, talk about a recipe for disaster. A Rooney yellow at 7/4 is a tasty investment, a Rooney red should be eaten up at 12/1.

It had been reported that Rooney had kept himself in shape during his enforced sabbatical, unfortunately, that shape was a circle. Wayne's lack of sharpness on Wednesday night was evident; it looks like the only real exercise he'd undertaken during his layoff was when he floored Blackburn's Michael Gray for suggesting a threesome with Coleen, an offer which presumably enraged him as no money was set to change hands. The Gunners are a great bet at 9/4 to leave Old Trafford with a point.

I'm a huge fan of Cesc Fabregas. The young lad is still a teenager, yet he's shone in a World Cup, dazzled in a Champions League final, and perhaps most impressively of all, he's thrown pizza over Sir Alex Ferguson. It would be absolutely Fabregas if Cesc opens the scoring at 20/1.

Chelsea and Liverpool have gone to war more often than George Bush in recent years. The stats are quite deceiving though, the wife is backing Liverpool because Chelsea have only won two of their last eight meets, but on the other hand, Jose has a 100% record in the Premiership against his arch nemesis. For me, the other hand is always preferable to the wife; i'm tipping the Champions at 5/6.

There's probably more chance of Stevie Gerrard and Robbie Fowler singing 'We are family' with the Neville brothers than there is of Jose shaking hands with Rafa once the match is over. The hostility between the managers could well be matched on the field of play, a red card appeals at 11/4.

Jose has criticised the press for giving Lampard a raw deal after a series of poor performances. One theory raised is that he may have something on his mind; my guess would be 'dinner'. The Lamp is as short as 11/2 to net the opener, the way he's playing, I'd rather be a layer than a player.

You have to fancy Portsmouth to take three points at Charlton. Pompey are yet to concede a goal this season while Charlton's defences have been penetrated every 45 minutes, an average that would make the wife's eyes water. (She's a big Charlton fan.) Pompey can keep up their impressive start to the season; get stuck in at 2/1.

The Boro have made an excellent loan signing in Jonathan Woodgate, if anyone knows about the qualities needed to be a top notch centre-back it's Gareth Southgate, he played with Ugo Ehiogu for several years. Bolton v Middlesbrough bears all the hallmarks of a tight match; three of the last four meetings have been drawn, another deadlocked match appeals at 9/4.

Bobby Zamora could teach Michael Gray a thing or two when it comes to scoring; the underrated hitman has found the net in every game. It could go either way when the Hammers host Newcastle, it could either be a tight home win or West Ham could absolutely murder them. Take 11/10 about a stroll in the park for the Hammers.

Everton are the weekend nap at home to Wigan. Australian Tim Cahill is in criminally good form, AJ is falling over himself to get on the scoresheet and Phil Neville excels in doing the ugly stuff. The 8/11 is tastier than a banana wielding Maria Sharapova.

Aston Villa are the next best bet on the coupon at 13/8 to see off a mediocre Watford team at the Vicarage. It's often said that nobody goes down in September, and after two weeks of solid research, I can confirm that this is the case. Watford may prove to be the exception.

A new lightweight Mido can be the Spur for Tottenham when they host Fulham at the Lane. The Egyptian announced that he managed to lose 22 pounds of ugly fat; Coleen McLoughlin could do with his phone number. The team playing at home has won this fixture on the last five occasions; back Tottenham at 4/6 to make that six out of six.

When Blackburn host Man City, a black-eyed Michael Gray and a purple-forearmed Ben Thatcher will be watching on as Barton and Mills scrap it out with Savage and Neill. I fancy Blackburn to win the match at 11/10, but I won't be watching as I disagree with gratuitous violence. Call me an out of touch Guardian-reading pacifist, but I'd do anything for a little piece.

The accumulator of the week:
The accer this week is so undeniable, that even an Ashley Cole autobiography would struggle to cast doubt upon its authenticity. Everton, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Blackburn and West Ham are the picks, the payout is a weekend changing 33/1.

The weekend specials celebrate Wayne Rooney's return, via the medium of song.
"Born tubby wild" - Wayne Rooney to be sent off 16/1
"Jumper round" - Wayne Rooney to score with a header 5/1
"Pork like an Egyptian" - Wayne Rooney and Mido both to score 5/1
"I gut two babe" - Wayne Rooney to score two or more goals 5/1
"Have I told you lately, 'fat' I love you" - Wayne Rooney to score a hat-trick 25/1
"I predict a diet" - Wayne Rooney not to score 8/15

The quote of the week
"I'll educate him."

Stuart Pearce, when asked how he'll handle 'the Micah Richards situation'; and I thought school was tough?

The lay man:
Watford must be layed at 2/1 on the exchanges. They're just not very good.


Weekend Betting Advice:

Charlton v Portsmouth Saturday 16th September 12.45 Live on Premiership Plus
Charlton 6/4
Draw 9/4
Portsmouth 2/1

Get on: Portsmouth

Match Special:
Benjani to score the only goal of the game 45/1

Bolton v Middlesbrough Saturday 16th September 15.00
Bolton 21/20
Draw 9/4
Middlesbrough 11/4

Get on: Draw

Match Special:
No goalscorer in the match 17/2

Everton v Wigan Saturday 16th September 15.00
Everton 8/11
Draw 5/2
Wigan 4/1

Get on: Everton

Match Special:
Everton to score a penalty 6/1

Sheff Utd v Reading Saturday 16th September 15.00
Sheff Utd 11/8
Draw 9/4
Reading 21/10

Get on: Reading

Match Special:
Sidwell to score at any time 9/2

Watford v Aston Villa Saturday 16th September 17.15 Live on Premiership Plus
Watford 7/4
Draw 9/4
Aston Villa 13/8

Get on: Aston Villa

Match Special:
Angel to score with a header 9/2

Chelsea v Liverpool Sunday 17th September 13.30 Live on Sky
Chelsea 5/6
Draw 9/4
Liverpool 4/1

Get on: Chelsea

Match Special:
Chelsea to win and keep a clean sheet 9/5

Blackburn v Man City Sunday 17th September 15.00
Blackburn 11/10
Draw 9/4
Man City 11/4

Get on: Blackburn

Match Special:
One or more players to be sent off 2/1

Tottenham v Fulham Sunday 17th September 15.00
Tottenham 4/6
Draw 5/2
Fulham 5/1

Get on: Tottenham

Match Special:
Tottenham to score three or more goals 5/2

West Ham v Newcastle Sunday 17th September 15.00
West Ham 11/10
Draw 9/4
Newcastle 5/2

Get on: West Ham

Match Special:
Tevez to score the last goal 13/2

Man Utd v Arsenal Sunday 17th September 16.00 Live on Sky
Man Utd 10/11
Draw 9/4
Arsenal 10/3

Get on: Draw

Match Special:
Match to finish 1-1 11/2

Sore Berries and Cream

Having been involved in the sports betting game since I was knee high to Paul Dickov, I've pretty much seen it all; I'm practically unshockable. Admittedly, when Frank Lampard was announced 'the 2nd best player in the world', I was slightly taken aback; when a 17 year old Maria Sharapova won Wimbledon, I raised more than an eyebrow, but when news broke that West Ham had signed Tevez and Mascherano, i actually collapsed like Pedro Mendes.

This is the most jaw-dropping transfer since Howard Wilkinson began the Manchester United era of dominance by selling Cantona for £1m. But while intellectuals pontificate about the rights and wrongs of the deal, the truly clever are profiting from the situation by backing West Ham at 12/1 in the 'betting without the big 4' market; that was a decent shout before two of the world's best players became bubble-blowers.

The Hammers can consider themselves lucky; the last time I managed to get my hands on a quality pair, the filth arrested me. On a related note, my cousin once wanted to be a police officer; you can imagine my sense of pride when he decided to clean car windows at traffic lights instead.

I was disappointed to hear that the old Bill were sniffing around the Ben Thatcher incident, there's a time and a place for the plod, it's normally three and a half hours after you've called them. Man City will be without Thatcher when they travel to Reading, it would be criminal to miss the Royals at an elbow-jerking 7/5.

Everton's preparations for the Merseyside derby have been rocked by Roongate. David Moyes was so incensed by Wayne's autobiography serialisation that he's started legal proceedings. I guess Rooney will soon be sporting a new t-shirt; 'Once a blue, always a blue - unless I feel the need to justify leaving for a bigger club by completely destabilising them'. Liverpool should be backed at 11/10 to leave Goodison Park with the Scouse bragging-rights.

Steven Gerrard came out with the most entertaining one-liner since Pete Doherty this week. He joked, "Peter Crouch is a great finisher; i hope he beats Bobby Charlton's record." Well, i hope to one day sleep with Maria Sharapova, but it ain't gonna happen?again. To be fair to Gerrard, the big man is on fire; even I'm considering backing him at 13/2 to net the opener.

The revelation that Gallas threatened to score an own goal if Chelsea picked him against his will has even got the wife upset. I overheard her in a conversation with her mother: "That's one small Willy" she complained, and she's right. The signing of Gallas and Baptista finally adds much needed steel to the Gunners armoury, Arsenal are available at 4/11 to see off Middlesbrough, please meet the weekend nap.

Thierry Henry loves facing the Boro, of the incredible 16 goals that Middlesbrough have conceded in their last three visits to Arsenal in the Premiership, Terrence has bagged 6 of them. They say form is temporary, but class is permanent, (If that's true, where's Pele now?) Henry is 14/1 to net a hat-trick.

Man U have started the season superbly, but their decision not to replace Van the man in the transfer window could leave Fergie red-faced. (Looking on the bright side, his nose will fit right in.) While Man U are lightweight up front, Spurs have more quality than Ben Thatcher could shake an elbow at. Defoe, Keane, Berbatov and Mido are all top-drawer operators, my value sensor has sniffed out the draw at 11/4.

Neil Warnock broke the bank on deadline day, bringing in Kazim-Richards for a fee believed to be in the region of £150,000, that's a pretty poor region. Blackburn have visited Bramall Lane twice in the Premiership, they left with all three points on both occasions. Chance may have no memory, but Sheffield United have no players; the Rovers are the call at 7/4.

Paul Jewell will be delighted that Emile Heskey has opened his account, although, if he really thought about it, it's probably a bad thing that 33% of his total goals for the season are in the bag already. Wigan travel to a revitalised Pompey, I can't see any other result than a home win, a juicy 5/6 is on offer.

While Chelsea's attack on Gallas did Willy little favours, it hardly promoted the Champions in a positive light. My favourite line from the press release was the accusation that he was 'hawking himself to the highest bidder', there's a kettle looking to tool a pot somewhere. Charlton will be demolished at the Bridge, take advantage at 1/5.

The accumulator of the week:
The accer this week is so assured; it would take a team of women working around the clock to even begin to demoralise it. Liverpool, Arsenal, Bolton, Portsmouth and Blackburn are the selections, the payout is a shade under 20/1.

The weekend specials:
"Nic is in a twist" - Anelka to be sent off 25/1
"Mido's touch" - Mido to score at any time 3/1
"Hey Mascherano" - Javier Mascherano to be booked 7/4
"Auf Wiedersehen, Pet" - Stilian Petrov to be sent off 40/1
"All mouth and no Scousers" - A player to be sent off in the Merseyside derby 2/1

The quote of the week
"At this stage, no proceedings have been issued against Wayne Rooney, for various reasons. The book has got to be fully read and David Moyes has to consider whether that is something he wants to do."

That's too much to ask of any one man.

The lay man:
People are lining up to back Man U at 8/15 on the exchanges. Spurs are unbeaten in their last two trips to Old Trafford, let's accommodate them.


Weekend Betting:

Everton v Liverpool Saturday 9th September 12.45 Live on Premiership Plus
Everton 3/1
Draw 9/4
Liverpool 11/10

Get on: Liverpool

Match Special:
Peter Crouch to score with a header 9/2

Arsenal v Middlesbrough Saturday 9th September 15.00
Arsenal 4/11
Draw 7/2
Middlesbrough 9/1

Get on: Arsenal

Match Special:
Arsenal to win 4-0 16/1

Bolton v Watford Saturday 9th September 15.00
Bolton 4/6
Draw 12/5
Watford 5/1

Get on: Bolton

Match Special:
Anelka to score two or more goals 9/2

Chelsea v Charlton Saturday 9th September 15.00
Chelsea 1/5
Draw 5/1
Charlton 16/1

Get on: Chelsea

Match Special:
Shevchenko to score a hat-trick 14/1

Newcastle v Fulham Saturday 9th September 15.00
Newcastle 4/5
Draw 12/5
Fulham 4/1

Get on: Draw

Match Special:
Match to finish 1-1 6/1

Portsmouth v Wigan Saturday 9th September 15.00
Portsmouth 5/6
Draw 9/4
Wigan 4/1

Get on: Portsmouth

Match Special:
Portsmouth to win and keep a clean sheet 2/1

Sheff Utd v Blackburn Saturday 9th September 15.00
Sheff Utd 13/8
Draw 9/4
Blackburn 7/4

Get on: Blackburn

Match Special:
McCarthy to score at any time 9/4

Man Utd v Tottenham Saturday 9th September 17.15 Live on Premiership Plus
Man Utd 1/2
Draw 11/4
Tottenham 13/2

Get on: Draw

Match Special:
Carrick to be booked 7/2

West Ham v Aston Villa Sunday 10th September 16.00 Live on Sky
West Ham 6/5
Draw 11/5
Aston Villa 5/2

Get on: West Ham

Match Special:
Tevez to score the first goal 13/2

Reading v Man City Monday 11th September 20.00 Live on Sky

Reading 7/5
Draw 9/4
Man City 21/10

Get on: Reading

Match Special:
Reading to score three or more goals 5/1

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