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Sandown - Race 3 4:15pm AEDT No. 1 All Stardom There’s a case to be made for a few here, but I do think All Stardom is worth another look after running a narrow second to Universal Lady over the track and trip a fortnight ago.  The son of All Too Hard was slow to begin and did plenty wrong at the top of the straight, but drawn off the fence now, he should be settling a little closer to the speed this time around.  He should be hard fit now for two runs back, while the in-form Will Gordon, who rode him to a win first-up at Stony Creek, returns to the saddle.  Bet Now: Sandown Race 3 Sandown - Race 4 4:50pm AEDT No. 4 Crystal Chief Crystal Chief appears to have turned a corner if his two runs this time in are anything to go by.  The son of Written Tycoon stuck on well at the Lakeside track first-up before bolting in from midfield at Pakenham two weeks ago to win with plenty in hand.  There’s still scope for improvement third-up, especially if Dam...

Pre-season footy for the blokes gets underway officially this weekend with what is now known as the AAMI Community Series. It wasn’t that long ago that the old Ansett/Wizard/NAB Cup was a big deal and some teams would be proud to call themselves “Night premiers” and “day premiers” Footy has a long and interesting history when it tries to do something different. Some of the rules, fixturing and even team jumpers we see in the game played today were first tried in pre-season competitions and were seen as radical at the time. We’ve gone deep into the archives to bring you footy’s radical experiments and tournaments from years gone by… AFLX 2019 Prior to the 2019 AFL season, the league saw fit to give AFLX another try with a whos who of football participating in Team Bolts, Team Deadley, Team Flters and Team Rampage taking part. Zooper 10 point goals, rectangualr field and stupid team names – it was win win. For those who remembered, Jack Riewoldt’s team Rampage snapping a goal ju...

Eight races will be run and won at Ladbrokes Park Sandown on Wednesday, March 2 nd . The rail will be set out nine metres around the entire course and at publish, we’re faced with a track rated in the Good (4) range. Race 1 - 3:05pm AEDT Ladbroke It! Plate (1300m) There’s little form to study ahead of the first at Ladbrokes Park on Wednesday. I can’t find anything that I am particularly confident in, and I am going to stay out. No Bet Bet Now: Ladbrokes Park Race 1 Race 2 - 3:40pm AEDT Ladbrokes Switch Handicap (1000m) This is a drop in class for Va Via, and she can break her maiden. The daughter of Astern has made three appearances at the races since debuting, filling the minors in two contests at Flemington before finishing a credible sixth in the Group 2 Blue Diamond Prelude. She is the only horse in this field with raceday experience, and she is ready to win. 4 Units Va Via Bet Now: Ladbrokes Park Race 2 Race 3 - 4:15pm AEDT Be A Mate, Nominate Handica...

Bendigo - Race 5 3:30pm AEDT No. 8 Surin Beach Surin Beach placed over this track and trip two runs back and is capable of much better than his latest start over 1800m at Sandown. He had excuses that day racing wide in transit, and I’m not sure the trip suited him at all.  Back to the mile looks ideal, especially with Damien Thornton on board, who has ridden him to a pair of wins and a couple of placings in the past. Form from that Sandown run also reads well with Castereagh Kid going on to win the Autumn Classic at Caulfield on Saturday.  Bet Now: Bendigo Race 5 Bendigo - Race 6 4:00pm AEDT No. 7 Siren Rock Siren Rock was a clear winner two back at Benalla over further and was far from disgraced in his latest at Warrnambool.  He’s performed admirably in a few starts at this grade now, and should be plenty fit now with three runs under his belt.  The son of Lonhro gave a good chase over 1400m last time out, so back to 1300m should suit, while his pe...

Consider this to be a formal apology on behalf of the National Basketball Association’s voting committee from someone not that important.  Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers is the odds-on favorite to win the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, which would be his first, this season; next in line is last year’s award-winner, Nikola Jokic , then comes two-time MVP and reigning NBA champion, Giannis Antetokounmpo , followed by DeMar DeRozan , the rightful MVP of the league. DeRozan bettors, I do not understand how your nominee is being so undervalued in an award centered around “value,” or so the committee wants the public to believe.  DeMar DeRozan is the 2022 NBA MVP In his first season with the Chicago Bulls, DeMar DeRozan is averaging 28.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game for a team currently occupying the Eastern Conference’s number-two seed, just behind the Miami Heat. The former San Antonio Spur and longtime Toronto Raptor was viewed as a player past ...

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Hamilton - Race 2 1:50pm AEDT No. 3 Gunaluva Gunaluva is three weeks between runs following a fair effort first-up at Colac over shorter.  The son of Reliable Man stuck on well for sixth in a similar race, a form line that reads well with the winner Peal Rain going on to run well in the Tasmanian Oaks last week.  The Symon Wilde-trained five-year-old has placed in two of his three starts second-up and will be racing with the blinkers off for the first time.  Bet Now: Hamilton Race 2 Hamilton - Race 2 3:30pm AEDT No. 3 Rose Tiara Rose Tiara is on the quick backup after holding ground for second last week over the same trip at Terang.  The Helmet mare won on the quick backup earlier in the year by a massive six-length margin under Jacob Opperman, and she only needs to hold her form to be a major threat.  Barrier 5 should see her box-seat and prove tough to hold out late.  Bet Now: Hamilton Race 5 Hamilton - Race 6 4:00pm AEDT No. 4 Sty...

Even though several measures have already been introduced in the Georgia House of Representatives, sports betting remains illegal. Sports betting is currently completely illegal in Georgia, but those participating in efforts to legalise it are optimistic that legislation will be passed later this year. It is one of just a few states without tribal or commercial casinos. Georgia’s sports betting effort began in 2017, the same year that the state attempted to pass legislation legalising daily fantasy sports services, but the Senate didn’t vote on it. After the US government dismantled PASPA, DFS sites were eventually approved into law in 2018. Despite this, Georgia residents had to wait until March 2021 to learn whether sports betting would be permitted in the state after the Georgia Senate approved SB142, which legalised sports betting. SB142 and HB93 were both introduced in the House over the last year, but none got past this stage and were signed into law. The actual legislative ses...

Going into the 2022 NFL draft , the number one pick seems more of a mystery than ever. Usually the first pick will be the best quarterback selected by a team desperate for one or a generational pass rush talent like Myles Garrett.  However, the Jaguars do not have a quarterback need, and there are a multitude of pass rushers and linemen in the running for the best prospect available. The odds for who will be selected first are as followed: Evan Neal (+165) Aidan Hutchinson (+175) Kayvon Thibodeaux (+425) Ikem Ekwonu (+800) Charles Cross (+3000) Malik Willis (+4000) Kenny Pickett (+5000) The Favorites Evan Neal (+165) The favorite to be the first overall selection, Evan Neal is a unique athlete at the tackle position and had nearly perfect 2021 game tape. Neal has been connected to Jacksonville at one due to a need to upgrade their offensive line for young quarterback Trevor Lawrence.  Aidan Hutchinson (+175) Many scouts’ pick for best overall player in the d...

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With the season coming to a close and march madness approaching, some teams are in desperation mode. This can create absolute chaos and stun those betting on NCAAB. Some teams are so desperate that they should be avoided in all betting situations because of the unpredictability. Wagner @ Bryant (1:00 PM ET) Wagner is at the top of the Northeast, and they’ve even received a vote in this week’s edition of the AP Poll. But Bryant is one of the other capable teams in this conference. Both teams are 9-1 in their last 10 games, and Bryant is 10-1 at home this year. Wagner is playing to separate themselves from the rest while Bryant is playing to reach the top of the conference as their chances run out. Stay away from this game when it comes to betting, but if you have the ability, try and catch a few minutes of this game because these two are the favorites to receive the automatic bid and possibly create an NCAA Tournament Cinderella moment. #20 Texas @ West Virginia (2:00 PM ET) Texa...

This upcoming Saturday in the Premier League does not consist of any top half of the table clashes; however, there are still areas to make some cash. I have also given my first goalscorer picks in each of these three games. Tottenham ML vs Leeds (-115) Tottenham continued their shockingly inconsistent run of form in a mid-week loss to Burnley, a team that is fighting for survival. The rollercoaster season continues, after going from beating Manchester City at the Etihad to losing at Turf Moore.  However, Leeds are a team that have struggled exponentially more, coming off a 6-0 loss to Liverpool. While Spurs struggled against Burnley, credit also needs to be given to the boys in claret and blue for inspiring defending.  Harry Kane is back in top form, and Spurs will attack this game with a true sense of urgency.  Manager Antonio Conte held a press conference today and his rhetoric will calm a lot of Spurs fans and the team. He reiterated that he is here to complet...

After a disappointing 2021 campaign, it’s been a statement offseason for the New York Mets’ front office. Newly appointed General Manager Billy Eppler along with 2nd year owner Steve Cohen have made some huge pickups. In this offseason alone, the Mets have acquired Cy Young winner Max Scherzer and solid position players in Starling Marte, Mark Canha and Eduardo Escobar. And they may not be done yet as there are rumors of management wanting to pursue MVP Kris Bryant or re-sign outfielder Michael Conforto. The Mets are currently tied for the 5th best odds to win the World Series at +1025, and they’re due for one. Why the Mets? It’s understandable that people are scared to trust the Mets for such a long term bet… because well… It’s the Mets. This squad has a different feel to it than in years past however. The Mets obviously came up short in 2021, but they spent a good chunk of the season in first place and showed that they can win ball games consistently. Last season, it was ultim...