It is hard to believe that the Spring Carnival is now over and we’re gearing up for the Autumn Carnival! It feels like yesterday that it finished, but now we must move our attention forward to the Sydney and Melbourne Autumn Carnivals and it should be thrilling.
Our Autumn Carnival Previews are now up, which you can find from the top menu. We’ve previewed both the Sydney Carnival and the Melbourne Carnival and included a race dates, information on each race and will be providing the latest odds for each race throughout the season. Be sure to check these pages regularly.
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2010 Lightning Stakes Betting
The Group 1 Lightning Stakes, the premier sprint race of the Melbourne autumn carnival will be run this Saturday and there is a great field. Some of the stars of the Spring are back in action for the 1000m race carrying $500,000 in prize money.
There are a number of strong chances, but we’ve narrowed the field down to a few who we fancy. Burdekin Blues is our tip, he should lead on the rail and will be hard to catch. He is a distance specialist winning 5 of 7 at the journey, including a second, plus knows how to win Flemington.
Favourite Starspangledbanner is resuming and has won 2 of 3 first up. This impressive colt was one of the success stories of the spring winning Group 1 Guineas, and has been in the money in every start at the journey. There isn’t much between Wanted and Headway from the Peter Moody stable with both expected to feature prominently. Shellscrape is a tough and underrated colt resuming from a solid spring campaign.
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EPL Weekday Matches
If you didn’t already know, there are a round of midweek matches this week in the English Premier League. As usual, our EPL expert has covered each game in detail and you can find his views and opinions by clicking the match links below. Or click the ‘Bet Now’ to place a bet with Sportsbet.
There are some cracking fixtures ahead. Aston Villa v Arsenal is a massive match. The Gunners are flying at the moment and have just snatched top spot on the table from Chelsea, they are $2.25 to continue their golden run, can they do it?
Chelsea host Birmingham in a tricky fixture at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are short, understandably, but we think Birmingham may just be able to get something out of this game and the $5.60 for the draw looks tempting.
Of the other games, Bolton at $1.77 are value, as is Everton at $1.66 against Sunderland. How about taking both for a double at the juicy odds of $2.94? Be sure to register an account with Sportsbet if you already haven’t and claim an exclusive $300 Signup Bonus by registering through our Blog!
Denman v Carrara
Two of the stars from the spring are racing head to head today in what should be a mouth watering affair. Denman, a winner of the Golden Rose will take on Stutt Stakes winner Carrara over 1200 metres. Kick off Australia Day in grand style on this race at Sportsbet!
Denman has been quoted outright favouritism at $1.68 at Sportsbet, with Carrara next best at $5.50 to win. The value could be with Carrara here who in fact ran second on this track in the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas, with Denman running a distant seventh in that same race.
That was Denman’s only start at this track, a track that Carrara performs well at. It is hard to split the two, but we think the value is with Carrara so will be placing some small stakes. Spacecraft ($31) may be value for the place, he beat Carrara in his last start, running second in the AAMI Vase.
Bet on the Zeditave Stakes at Sportsbet to get the best odds, or visit our detailed form guides for the race at this link. The race is at Caulfield, Race 5 at 3:24pm.
Todays Best NBA Bet
Welcome to our look at today’s NBA action. We have no cast our eyes over today’s matches, and while it looks to be a tough day, we have found a very good bet. Check out Cleveland into Philadelphia at $2.71.
The Cavs are flying at the minute, with a solid win against Western Conference champions LA Lakers reinforcing the fact they are clearly the best in the East. The LeBron/Shaq partnership is finally starting to bear some fruit and Anthony Parker has been on fire.
Today the Cavs are $1.91 as they take on Miami which in what is a tough ask, but history shows the Cavs have won 7 of the past 8 meetings between the two sides including 3 of the past 4 at this venue. Miami have been in some ok form themselves, but a 39 point loss against Charlotte three starts back proves they are vulnerable.
The 76ers are our other tip, they are taking on Indiana and are at home. The 76ers are at $1.42 which is real value, considering they won at Indiana only two days ago by 10 points. At home they will be even stronger, particularly given Indiana’s poor road record of 5-18.
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Lakers v Cavs
One of the most anticipated matches of the season is almost here, with the Lakers taking on Cleveland this Friday (Thursday in America). Everyone will be coming to watch what is basically ‘Kobe v LeBron’ and Aussies can catch all the action live on One HD at midday.
This match could be a warm up for what is likely to be The Finals this year with both sides in cruise control. Cleveland won the spoils when these two teams met on Christmas Day 102-87, with Mo Williams (28 pts) and LeBron James (26 pts) putting on a clinic.
In fact, looking at the history between these two sides, it is the Cavs who look dangerous having won 6 of the past 8 clashes, including 4 of the past 5 at this venue. From a betting perspective, the Cavs have covered the spread in 8 of their last 10 over the Lakers as well, and they look a nice prospect here. Interstingly, 7 of the last 8 clashes between the two have resulted in the spread ending Under the total.
Cleveland have been solid in their last few games on the back of a 50% shooting average from the field and 36% from the perimeter. They also possess one of the toughest defences in the league. The Lakers hit a skid last week and look to have recovered, but we can’t see them hitting back here.
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Australia Stakes Betting
We have a cracking night of racing coming up on Friday night at Moonee Valley, with the feature race being the Group 2 Australian Stakes. Friday night racing at the Valley is always thrilling in this will be a fantastic way to warm up for some big races coming our way over the next few months.
This years Australian Stakes field is tiny, consisting of only six horses. Black Caviar ($1.45) is the raging favourite and rightfully so, after 4 wins from 4 runs. This distance won trouble her, having won her 3 starts from the distance. She was in sensational form early in the Spring before injuries cruelly cut short her campaign. It will be interesting to see how she hits back here after being drawn wide.
Here De Angels ($4.00) looks the closest danger and his form during the Spring suggests he will be a very good shot. Has won four and run a second in ten starts at this distance and knows how to win at the Valley. Coming off a 2 length win on Boxing Day at Caulfield and is hard to knock.
Of the others, Heart Of Dreams ($7.00) was a Group 1 winenr back in the spring taking out the Underwood, beating qulity horses such as Whobegotyou and Predatory Pricer. Struggled in it’s last start (Cox Plate) and is a previous winner first up.
Royal Ida ($15.00) won the Standish a fortnight ago first up at Flemington and has master jockey Damien Oliver on board and may be a good place chance. LA Rocket ($41.00) and Ferocia ($201) can be forgotten about, they have no hope.
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