LIBERATE OUT AGAIN TODAY

Tip 1 : LIBERATE 3.40 WINCANTON (3 £20 SINGLES AND £10 TREBLE)

I Tipped this horse on his first trip over hurdles two weeks ago, he won impressively and will follow up today under the in form Richard Johnson.

Tip 2 : NOBELIX 2.30 LEICESTER

Another ex flat recruit to hurdling, James Fanshawe's charge was equally as impressive as Liberate last time out, and with AP Mcoy booked to ride, there will be only one winner.

Tip 3 : TASHKANDI 3.30 LEICESTER

A nice way to finish the afternoon, this horse has looked good so far on it's last two outings. In what on paper looks a weak race and again with AP booked to ride a hatrick of wins is on the cards.

Tip 4 : AJAX vs ESPANYOL

Espanyol currently top the group, and with Ajax undefeated this looks an ideal opportunity for the team from Amsterdam to gain some ground on their main group rivals.

WHAT A SLOW FEW DAYS

Not a lot of action this week to be honest, hence the lack of selections.
Noticed a few Bookmakers doing specials on tonight's Premiership football.

Tip 1 : ARSENAL, MANCHESTER UNITED, CHELSEA and LIVERPOOL

Nothing original I know but most of the bookmakers are offering 5/1+ for the four selections to come in tonight. I suppose the tougher games to predict are the Chelsea and Arsenal games as they are away from home, however I think it's worth taking a chance tonight for what will be a very healthy return.

SEATTLE TO SEND GREEN BAY PACKING

Tip 1 : NFL SEATTLE vs Green Bay

Green Bay are a struggling team at the moment, and i expect Seattle not only to win the game tonight but also cover the handicap. the bookmakers have the handicap betwwen 7-11, so i would take totesport's price offer.

SUPER SUPER SUNDAY

Great day on the box today, so sit back and enjoy!!

Tip 1 : Atl Bilbao vs SEVILLA

Value price out of the two Spanish games tonight, Sevilla are set up for counter attack football and with the home side desperate for points and form they can take advantage.

Tip 2 : MANCHESTER UNITED vs Chelsea

United have to be backed today against the champions at Old Trafford. Chelsea enjoy their trips North but Manchester United have had some great performances this season and they know what an edge it will give them if they can pull six points clear.

Tip 3 : NFL (£5 win trixie) Handicap betting

CAROLINA (-4) vs Washington
NEW ENGLAND (-3.5) vs Chicago
NEW ORLEANS (+3) vs Atlanta

BIG SAM TO COME OUT ON TOP AGAIN

Tip 1 : BOLTON vs ARSENAL

Bolton have got to be backed today at the price. Arsenal haven't impressed recently and with injuries and their record at the Reebok, take it on board and take the 2/1+ on offer.

Tip 2 : ASTON VILLA, NORWICH and NOTTINGHAM FOREST (treble)

This will be my other interest today, all obvious chances at home against poor teams especially on the road.

3 GOOD THINGS TODAY??

Three horses to follow today, all stand out on the form book and should go close.
Advised bet £5 win trixie.(£20 total stake)

Tip 1 : FREEZE THE FLAME 1.00 NEWBURY

Tip 2 : AUREATE 1.10 WOLVERHAMPTON

Tip 3 : KINGS QUAY 2.30 MUSSELBURGH

BLYTHE TO BE KNIGHT IN SHINNING ARMOUR

Tip : 1 BLYTHE NIGHT 1235 UTTOXETER

This horse won easily on his hurdles debut last time out at Bangor. A P Mcoy again takes the ride and this looks a two horse race with Here's Johnny the only danger to the selection.

Tip : 2 NFL MIAMI vs Detroit

After three consecutive victories under the belts The Dolphins should be to strong for Detroit this evening. Detroit have lost their last two games and with a 2-8 record this season, Miami have to be backed on the match prices.

Tip :3 NFL DALLAS vs Tampa Bay

After a fantastic win at the weekend the Cowboys will be brimming with confidence for tonight's game. Two wins on the bounce for the Dallas Cowboys up against a inconsistent team from Tampa, I like the look of the HANDICAP on this one.

WELL DONE INCEY!!

I say through gritted teeth, Macclesfield recorded their first victory of the season last night and thus costing me my treble!!

Tip 1 : VICIANA 3.10 WETHERBY

Looking forward to seeing this seven year old today at Wetherby. After finishing second at Towcester, Lucy Wadham's charge got the money next time out when last seen scoring at Market Rasen. Graham Lee takes over the mount today and providing this horse is fit and fully tuned up I expect it to make it two in a row.

Tip 2 : Werder Bremen vs Chelsea (OVER 2.5 Goals)

With a trip to Old Trafford in the back of Jose mind and this being a game Chelsea don't have to win, I would rather play the goals market in this one. Chelsea score in almost every game they play, Bremen score and concede goals for fun. So this points to one thing a goal feast!!

Tip 3 : SOUTH AFRICA vs INDIA

Ranked second in the world in one day cricket, SA have to be backed to take care of the Indians today. One thing you can guarantee with the South African's is they don't give up and you will definitely get your money's worth.

Tip 3 : LIVERPOOL vs PSV

Anfield, European night, The Kop, your never walk alone...........value price (and no IM a Coventry City fan)

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE IS BACK

Don't you just love these match nights, the top teams from Europe all trying there best to win football's ultimate prize.

Tip 1 : ARSENAL, BENFICA and WALSALL (treble)

Paying almost 2/1 for the treble, I fancy the above teams to come through.

Arsenal host Hamburg who currently sit second bottom of the Bundesliga where they have only managed one victory to date, and have lost all four Champions League games.

Benfica welcome FC Copenhagen in a game they have to win. Copenhagen have been the surprise team in the group but the Portuguese have to goto Old Trafford next so you would think they must take three points here.

Bottom of the Football League Macclesfield travel to the Bescot tonight looking for there first victory of the season against the top team in League two Walsall. I can't see anything other than a home win here.

Tip 2 : BIG ROB 3.10 KEMPTON

This horse was well touted at the beginning of last season. However after a shaky start to a hurdling campaign where he lost his jockey twice then managed three second places in succession, this horse returned this season over the larger obstacles with a nice victory.
With the assistance of Timmy Murphy in the saddle he can go in again.

BATTLE OF THE ROSES

Two out of four yesterday, and a small profit gained. Very impressed with Ireland yesterday in difficult playing conditions and I would expect them to be the bookies favorites for the upcoming Six nations.

As for the footie, arguably the results were right in both games, still can't believe Mido got away with that handball though!!

Just a couple of selections today,

Tip 1 : TRINITY ROSE 3.10 SOUTHWELL

This Mark Johnston trained three-year old crushed the opposition last time out. And although now carrying a six pound penalty I think this horse can come home in front of the other rose in the race, James Given's Virginia Rose.

Tip 2 : SPRING LOVER 1.20 LUDLOW

In form trainer V Williams sends one of my favorite horses in training Spring Lover to Ludlow this afternoon. It's a trappy race and a case could made for the other four runners, however after Spring Lover's re-appearance at Cheltenham I will side with the previous C/D winner.

IRELAND TO STRONG FOR AUSTRALIA

Tip 1 : RUGBY UNION IRELAND vs Australia

Looking forward to an exciting game of rugby this afternoon. I think Ireland will be to strong in most departments for the Aussies. They have a decent pack with a great second row and a bright half-back combination and backs who can score from anywhere.

I would bet on the match result and have a smaller bet on the Irish giving up 5 points on the handicap.

Tip 2 : FOOTBALL BLACKBURN vs Tottenham

I fancy Blackburn to take care of Spurs this afternoon. Martin Jol will be far from happy after last weeks showing against Reading, despite having loads of possession they failed to create many chances and were sloppy in defense to gift Reading at least two of their goals.
Blackburn aren't very entertaining but they have the ability to grind out results and are difficult to beat both home and away.

Tip 3 : DEPORTIVO vs Celta Vigo

After a couple of seasons in the wilderness, Depor are back on track. There opponents tonight are no mugs and have recorded some impressive wins this season.
However at The Riazor, I favour Depor to claim the victory after a disappointing draw last week.

Tip 4 : NFL : BALTIMORE vs Atlanta

With 7 wins and only 2 losses I like the look of The Ravens tonight. Last week they started badly and where 20 points down, but in the second half they came back strongly to win the game. Atlanta's record is hit and miss they are 5 and 4.

OUCH WHAT A DAY!!

Good god, Friday was a tough day.

From a betting point of view as you can see it was very harsh, but on the flipside that game between Davydenko and Nadal was great to watch. Wow what a game and well played both players, I had a feeling the longer it went on the stronger Rafa would get and in fairness to him he really took his chances well. Hats off to Davydenko though, baring in mind he had played 40+ games in the second half of the season, he showed great courage and is definitely one to keep on-side next season.

Unfortunately for us Blake backers he never really turned up and obviously today's semi-final was to much of a distraction for him.

Cardiff was also a great shock, I thought overall a draw was a fair result it truly was a game of two halves.

Onto today then,

Tip 1 : ARSENAL, CHELSEA, MANCHESTER UNITED AND REALMADRID

Obviously all short prices but well worth a bet, try 3 trebles and an accumulator.

Tip 2 : ROTHERHAM vs NOTTINGHAM FOREST

I think Forest have to be backed at the price, top of the table and unbeaten away from home with 11 goals scored and only 2 conceded, that will do for me.

MONEY FOR THE WEEKEND?

Disappointed myself with yesterday's tennis. What was Andy Roddick doing? He took a set to get into the game, then blew the tie-break in the second set. But fair play to Nalbandian, under extreme difficulties, he showed what a class player he can be.

As for Liberate, I suggest you keep your eye on him, not a vintage race but should come on for the run and can only improve.

Tip 1 : FOOTBALL CARDIFF vs Q.P.R

I can't believe the price on Cardiff to win this game, thought they would be a lot shorter. No one likes to play at Ninan Park and Q.P.R won't relish this. Great opportunity to swell the betting coffa's for the weekend.....GET ON

Tip 2 : TENNIS JAMES BLAKE vs TOMMY ROBREDO

Yes it's that man again!!!...Blake against Robredo which is effectively a dead rubber. However Blake who in my opinion is underrated is most certainly a confidence player and I would expect him to come out all guns blazing, to get this one over quickly and conserve some energy for the semi-finals.

Tip 3 : TENNIS DAVYDENKO vs NADAL

If I was pricing this game up I would have Davydenko as favorite but you will see he is not. Up against the world number two in Nadal you can see where the bookmakers are coming from. However as long as Davydenko's injury is not to serious I expect him to do a job on Rafa who in fairness has struggled since Wimbeldon.

STAND OUT SELECTION TODAY

Hope some of you placed a bet on Mr Blake yesterday. Really enjoyed the game thought he did brilliantly well to come back..... Almost from the dead!!! He now goes through to the semi-finals and will be a match for anyone.

Tip : ROGER FEDERER and ANDY RODDICK (DOUBLE)

As for today's matches I would expect Federer and Roddick to come through. Federer has a great head to head record against Ljubicic, however a lot of the recent meetings have involved tie-breaks so it could be closer than you might expect.
Roddick against Nalbandian might just be a bit easier to predict, Nalbandian has nothing to play for and also with the sad loss of a family member in the last few days , it won't be easy for him mentally. Roddick has played well in his last two games and he should have beat Federer, he is serving well and his game has improved under new coach Jimmy Connors.

Tip 2 : LIBERATE 13.20 Hereford

Top trainer P Hobbs sends his useful flat recruit Liberate to Hereford today and providing this horse handles the obstacles i would expect this to be a steering job for R Johnson. Liberate had a higher flat rating than any of today's opposition and most of the field have already disappointed over hurdles.

IST TIPS 15/11/2006

I have two tips for today people:

Tip 1: RACING BEST WORLD 1445 DOWN PATRICK

This horse his making his second appearance of the season having won 18 days ago at Naas, as long as this horse doesn't bounce i expect it to go in again for trainer AJ Martin and top jockey Ruby Walsh.

Tip 2: TENNIS JAMES BLAKE v Davydenko SHANGHAI MASTERS

Davydenko stands in Blake's way today but i think the American will to come through in the first of today's matches. He has argubly produced the best tennis this week in defeating Nadal in straight sets he has a good head to head record with his opponent and his indoor record is up there with the best.