Archive for August, 2013
EPL End of Transfer window predictions
August 31st, 2013 by G WaldorfWith just 3 days to go until the EPL and European Transfer window closes, we take a look at the likely and maybe unlikely transfers still to go through, along with our rating as to how likely it is to come off. With the latest EPL odds 2013 / 2014 largely reflecting the top club’s transfer dealings so far, some good prices are available that will undoubtedly change once the dealings are finalised … Read the rest of this entry »
Read more »Manchester United: Not the attraction they once were?
August 30th, 2013 by G WaldorfFor years soccer pundits have trotted out the line that Manchester United are one of the biggest, if not the biggest club in the world. “When United come calling, it is an easy decision” seemed to be the gist. Indeed former United hero Gordon McQueen once said “Ask all the players…which club they would like to play for and 99% would say ‘Manchester United’. The other 1% are liars”. Well it seems that this is no longer the case. Read the rest of this entry »
Read more »Melbourne Cup: Silent Achiever a Late Bloomer?
August 29th, 2013 by Pom de TurfSilent Achiever has been written out of the running for this weekend’s Memsie Stakes by her own trainer, Roger James – and assuming that he’s not just playing games with us, he’ll be looking for Silent Achiever to Read the rest of this entry »
Read more »Melbourne Cup: Aga Khan’s Verema To Run
August 28th, 2013 by Pom de TurfHe’s perhaps the most influential racehorse owner in the world, and the Aga Khan will have his first runner in the Melbourne Cup this year. In a piece of news that just adds to the excitement building before Read the rest of this entry »
Read more »Melbourne Cup: Admire Rakti Out
August 21st, 2013 by Pom de TurfThe news coming out of Japan this week is not good, and the Melbourne Cup is likely to miss out on a Japanese connection again this year. Admire Rakti won’t be making the trip to Australia, and there won’t be Read the rest of this entry »
Read more »Melbourne Cup: Keeping An Eye On The Europeans
August 21st, 2013 by Pom de TurfWith only a few weeks left before the quarantine deadline for horses making the trip to Australia for the Melbourne spring season, there have been Read the rest of this entry »
Read more »EPL: Transfer Rumour Roundup
August 16th, 2013 by G WaldorfWe start today’s EPL transfer rumour round up with the news that Manchester United have taken a break from not buying Cesc Fabregas and moaning about having a tough start to the season, to trying to buy either Mezut Ozil from Real Madrid or former Black Eyed Peas artist Willian from Anzhi Makhachkala. Read the rest of this entry »
Read more »Melbourne Cup: Trainers Eyeing Caulfied Cup
August 16th, 2013 by Pom de TurfAny horse that can win both the Caulfield Cup and the Melbourne Cup is on the fast track to immortal fame, and it’s a huge race in itself for the trainers to focus on. But it falls just before the Melbourne Cup, and will inevitably Read the rest of this entry »
Read more »Melbourne Cup: Fiorente In Action
August 15th, 2013 by Pom de TurfLast year’s Melbourne Cup runner-up, Fiorente, has been in action in an exhibition run-out, finishing second behind Carlton House over 2400m. Gai Waterhouse, who trains them, was happy with both horses, but Read the rest of this entry »
Read more »Melbourne Cup: Puissance De Lune’s Preparations Underway
August 9th, 2013 by Pom de TurfPuissance De Lune is the six-year-old who has caught the eye in the early build-up to the Melbourne Cup, and the weekend after next sees him return to racing after bone fragments were removed from his knee. Trainer Darren Weir will of course have one eye on the Melbourne Cup in November, and Read the rest of this entry »
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