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Di Matteo has taken Chelsea to FA Cup victory and sixth place in the Premier League since taking over at Stamford Bridge after the departure of Andre Villas-Boas, and will be looking for European glory when they take on Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. But it seems Champions League betting has the German giants as favourites to succeed.
He said: "I don't think either team will open up straight away. Bayern are playing at home, so they
Dundalk hosts an eight race card at the county Louth venue this evening with fist race due of to post at 5:50.
Only five runners will go to post in the open www.dundalkstadium.com Maiden and slight preference is for the Tommy Stack trained Almanack who finished a close third despite a poor draw last time out. Inform Wayne Lordan is booked to ride and the main danger looks to be the Aidan O’Brien trained newcomer Gale Force Ten who may need the run.
Dermot Weld’s stable is in great form lately and he can register another
Irish racing moves to county Kilkenny on Thursday evening with Gowran Park hosting a seven race flat card with the first due off to post at 5:40.
The opening maiden has attracted eight runners and it looks a very competitive affair. Aidan O’Brien saddles newcomer Master Speaker rand he looks to head the betting market whilst the inform Tommy Stack saddles Mister Aviation and no doubt he will be well schooled with inform Wayne Lordan booked to ride. Another to consider may be the Dermot Weld trained Imperial Concorde but slight preference is for the Tommy Stack Montjeu colt.
Ger Lyon’s That Boy David was just unfortunate to meet a better horse last time out at Dundalk and he looks the one to beat in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund maiden over seven furlongs but the
Some nice comments from Ulster boss Brian McLaughlin about Brian O'Driscoll's participation in the Heineken Cup Final.
O'Driscoll is carrying an injury and was doubtful for the match earlier this week, his absence something that would have benefited Ulster immensely.
Rather than state he hopes O'Driscoll is out, McLaughlin said "You would not want anyone to miss an occasion like this. Hopefully Brian will be ready to go on the day."
Too right, and too many times in the past, in all sports, big-name players have missed out because of injury or suspension, lessening the spectacle for the viewers as a result.
They don't come much bigger than BOD, so I think I speak for every rugby fan when I say I'm with McLaughlin on this one.
If you're going to claim the biggest prizes in sport, it's best to do it beating your rivals when they're at full strength, surely.
Irish racing moves to Naas this evening with an eight race flat card due off to post at 5:20 at the county Kildare track.
The opening Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden has attracted twelve runners and it is likely that the Aidan O’Brien daughter of Danehill Dancer Delight will head the betting market. Lottie Do will be hoping to improve from her second last time out at Navan but an interesting newcomer may be the well bred Paul Deegan trained Flawless Fily.
Six runners will take their chance in the Fishery Lane Race and recent Tipperary winner Canary Row holds a strong chance for trainer Patrick Prendergast. Jim Bolger’s Dawn Approach was an impressive winner at the
Munich will have a home advantage as they face the Blues in the Alianz Arena on
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