Tips for Tikay

[TightEnd]

Daily Report

Loss on Month £135-00

Outstanding Bets £2559.20

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aia1Hxq-NDNWdFk3UmlTSXMzTjRBTVNfOWRndVFsZHc&usp=drive_web#gid=27

A loss of £20 yesterday, Djinni unplaced at Newbury


In cricket, Glamorgan chased down 185 to beat Middlesex at the small out-ground in Old Deer Park, helped by a century from captain Jim Allenby

 

Glamorgan move back into a top 4, qualifying for the quarter-finals, position with 5 group games to go

Tonight is a very big night for our various T20 bets

in the South Group leaders Essex play 2nd placed Surrey at Chelmsford. Should be a very high scoring game.

in the North our two teams meet, with Worcestershire hosting Yorkshire. Worcestershire then play 2nd placed Lancashire on Sunday

A reminder that we're on Worcs at 40-1 e/w, the bunny of the 18 county field in the ante-post market.

This article refers to some of the challenges ahead  http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/28143721


In the MLB Baltimore beat the Rangers 5-1 last night, and the Yankees broke their slide by winning 7-4 too



if you look at the AL East standings, drum-roll, there is a new leader. At 12-1

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/standings/?tcid=mm_mlb_standings


elsewhere the Junior Wimbledon winner two years ago Eugenie Bouchard reached her first grand slam final in only her 6th slam. Se now plays Kvitova, a powerful grass court player who will be favourite to lift the title. Wide open these women's slams at the moment

Click to see full-size image.

Ahead of the MCC v ROW game tomorrow, possibly the most talented cricket selfie you'll see



 Tyson Gay lost on his return to action after a drugs ban as he came second to Justin Gatlin in the 100m at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne.

Gatlin, the 2004 Olympic champion, won in 9.80 seconds from fellow American Gay, 31, who ran 9.93secs on his comeback from a 12-month suspension.

A third American, Mike Rodgers, came third in 9.98secs, meaning the 100m podium in Switzerland was filled by men who have served drugs bans.

Click to see full-size image.

no doubt someone will put them up for overseas sports personality of the year soon


today, Federer and Dimitrov in the mens semis

Brazil v Colombia and France v Germany in the World Cup quarters

Practice for the British grand Prix

and this man is not in action. He's currently co-ordinating a voting campaign from a beach near Cannes



quiz question. not sport, but as we can bet on politics and its under a year to the general election

who is this, photographed in 1983..?

[edgascoigne]

Why is Carlton from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air front-left of that cricket group shot?

[tikay]

in the North our two teams meet, with Worcestershire hosting Yorkshire. Worcestershire then play 2nd placed Lancashire on Sunday

A reminder that we're on Worcs at 40-1 e/w,


Go Worcs!

[Doobs]

That is the famous leader of a non racist comedy party, Nigel Farage.  He doesn't like that photo allegedly.

[tikay]

In cricket, Glamorgan chased down 185 to beat Middlesex at the small out-ground in Old Deer Park

Why do Middlesex play at home - in Surrey?

Whatever happened to Uxbridge, which used to be a Middlesex out-ground? Uxbridge even has a Brunel Uni.

[tikay]

That is the famous leader of a non racist comedy party, Nigel Farage.  He doesn't like that photo allegedly.

Oh my, so it is.

Guess it's about right.

[TightEnd]

In cricket, Glamorgan chased down 185 to beat Middlesex at the small out-ground in Old Deer Park

Why do Middlesex play at home - in Surrey?

Whatever happened to Uxbridge, which used to be a Middlesex out-ground? Uxbridge even has a Brunel Uni.

Old Deer Park , 187 Kew Road, Richmond, Middlesex, TW9 2AZ

http://www.richmondcricketclub.com


they still play at Uxbridge. right by the A40. which is apt, as the pitch is an absolute road

[tikay]

In cricket, Glamorgan chased down 185 to beat Middlesex at the small out-ground in Old Deer Park

Why do Middlesex play at home - in Surrey?

Whatever happened to Uxbridge, which used to be a Middlesex out-ground? Uxbridge even has a Brunel Uni.

Old Deer Park , 187 Kew Road, Richmond, Middlesex, TW9 2AZ

http://www.richmondcricketclub.com


they still play at Uxbridge. right by the A40. which is apt, as the pitch is an absolute road

Richmond is now in Middlesex? Good Lord.

Interesting you mention the A40, a most interesting road, very unusual, & with a rich history, perhaps in my Top 5 Favourite UK Trunk Roads. London to Fishguard, of all places.

Here, have a read.....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A40_road

[Tal]

Nurse! He's out of bed again!

[Peter-27]

I never had the chance to look at the markets for the F1 this weekend yet, will do so after this FP1 session

[tikay]

I never had the chance to look at the markets for the F1 this weekend yet, will do so after this FP1 session

The Markets are here....


http://www.oddschecker.com/motorsport/formula-one/british-grand-prix/winner

[DungBeetle]

Can someone explain to me why Wilko will win SPOTY for the 2nd time just because he is retiring?  I just don't get it at all?

I think you are completely missing the point, or at least, my point.

It's not that I think he will win, or is necessarily more deserving than others.

It's because, when you look at this market....


http://www.oddschecker.com/awards/sports-personality-of-the-year/winner


....especially after taking out (imo) MardyArse who I believe is wayyyyy too short, & thus distorting the prices, it is really tough to see who CAN win it. There IS value somewhere in those prices. There has to be, logically. But who? 

Lets phrase it in a different way.

Forget Wilko, fine.

So, tell me where or who the value is.

I've read that list more times than enough, & I can't see where it is.

It's a thin year, an abnormally thin year, & won't take much winning.

I much respected the view of bobby, as to why it is hard for a golfer to win it. However, in a soft SPOTY, & if Europe were to steamroller USA, would Paul McGinley not be a consideration? (He's not even quoted).  

Interesting debate, even though it revolved around SPOTY, which I last watched the year Princess Anne won it. Must have been at least 10 years ago, maybe 12.

I certainly agree it is a weak renewal.  But the thing that flummoxes me is this.  You likened it to a poor sellers race in Yarmouth the other day.  My question is would we spend a day and a half discussing a Yarmouth sellers?  If not why have we done it with SPOTY when there is Wimbledon, World Cup and F1 upcoming!  

[tikay]

Can someone explain to me why Wilko will win SPOTY for the 2nd time just because he is retiring?  I just don't get it at all?

I think you are completely missing the point, or at least, my point.

It's not that I think he will win, or is necessarily more deserving than others.

It's because, when you look at this market....


http://www.oddschecker.com/awards/sports-personality-of-the-year/winner


....especially after taking out (imo) MardyArse who I believe is wayyyyy too short, & thus distorting the prices, it is really tough to see who CAN win it. There IS value somewhere in those prices. There has to be, logically. But who? 

Lets phrase it in a different way.

Forget Wilko, fine.

So, tell me where or who the value is.

I've read that list more times than enough, & I can't see where it is.

It's a thin year, an abnormally thin year, & won't take much winning.

I much respected the view of bobby, as to why it is hard for a golfer to win it. However, in a soft SPOTY, & if Europe were to steamroller USA, would Paul McGinley not be a consideration? (He's not even quoted).  

Interesting debate, even though it revolved around SPOTY, which I last watched the year Princess Anne won it. Must have been at least 10 years ago, maybe 12.

I certainly agree it is a weak renewal.  But the thing that flummoxes me is this.  You likened it to a poor sellers race in Yarmouth the other day.  My question is would we spend a day and a half discussing a Yarmouth sellers?  If not why have we done it with SPOTY when there is Wimbledon, World Cup and F1 upcoming!  

That's a good question actually, but there was a very good reason, as it happens......

The previous day, Fred was very quiet indeed, the quietest it has been for some time, & so, despite my utter loathing of SPOTY, & all these TV Nonsense things, (I call them "Chompys") I thought I would maybe sow a seed or two, to prompt a little debate.

So I put a daft left-field mention of SPOTY & Wilko up, & lo & behold, 10 pages of debate & discussion ensued.

There are occasions, I can think of one or two, where a little lubrication is helpful.

[Peter-27]

I never had the chance to look at the markets for the F1 this weekend yet, will do so after this FP1 session

The Markets are here....


http://www.oddschecker.com/motorsport/formula-one/british-grand-prix/winner

I know, but thanks

I was too busy this week at work, but I'll have a look in the next few hours and see if I can find any value

[ripple11]

In cricket, Glamorgan chased down 185 to beat Middlesex at the small out-ground in Old Deer Park

Why do Middlesex play at home - in Surrey?

Whatever happened to Uxbridge, which used to be a Middlesex out-ground? Uxbridge even has a Brunel Uni.

Old Deer Park , 187 Kew Road, Richmond, Middlesex, TW9 2AZ

http://www.richmondcricketclub.com


they still play at Uxbridge. right by the A40. which is apt, as the pitch is an absolute road

Richmond is now in Middlesex? Good Lord.

Interesting you mention the A40, a most interesting road, very unusual, & with a rich history, perhaps in my Top 5 Favourite UK Trunk Roads. London to Fishguard, of all places.

Here, have a read.....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A40_road

....and of course you can play poker whilst watching the road