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Bubba's Double Result

Zurich Classic defending champion Bubba Watson steps onto the greens of New Orleans sporting his in vogue Green Jacket following an outstanding victory at Augusta. BetPack.com are giving you double result insurance if he manages to maintain this remarkable run of form.

If your player finishes second to Bubba Watson in the Zurich Classic Of New Orleans we will pay you out as a winner!

England's Lee Westwood has dismissed the suggestion this year's US Masters is a two-horse race between Tiger Woods and Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy. With the emphasis at this year's event has been focussing on the McIlroy-Woods rivalry but Westwood feels that this is a mistake despite the performances of the two golfers over recent months.

World number three Westwood said: "Rory has never won here, Tiger's not won here since 2005. Phil Mickelson might have something to say about it being a two-horse race. Luke Donald (14/1 to win 2012 US Masters) might, I might."

World number two McIlroy (11/2 to win 2012 US Masters) looked like winning at Augusta last year until he crumbled to a closing 80, falling from four ahead to 10 behind winner Charl Schwartzel. However, two months later he won the US Open by

Louis Oosthuizen is intent on starting his 2012 with a successful defence of his Africa Open crown when the European Tour tees off on Thursday. Oosthuizen was a relatively unknown name in Europe before he demolished the field to win the Open Championship by seven shots at St. Andrews in 2010. Since then his stock has risen considerably and his win in this event last year proved he

Downpatrick Preview and Selections

Irish racing moves up north to Downpatrick where the first off a seven race card goes to post at 3:30.

The opening Tayto Maiden Hurdle looks a wide open contest and has attracted twelve runners. Colm Murphy’s Crazy Days made a nice hurdling debut at Down Royal last time out and looks set to run a big race whilst the Adrian Maguire trained Teak should not be ruled out, however following his recent flat win at Killarney, the Paul Flynn trained Rusty Halo looks a solid each way bet with Paddy Mangan booked to ride.

Claragh Native will try and defy top weight and win the Allied Bakeries Handicap Hurdle but the Arthur Moore trained six year old won’t have it his own way as View From The Top and Breeze With Ease look lively contenders.

The Philip Rothwell trained Fairwood Massini has been knocking on the door on his last few runs and Declan Bates claims a valuable seven pounds off the weight and this should make all the help and he should run a big race in the Proctor And Gamble Maiden Hurdle.

Gordon Elliott saddles Definite All Star looks set to run a big race in the Moy Park Beginners Steeplechase. Paul Carberry takes the ride and he surely looks set to improve from his third at Kilbeggan.

Andrew Lynch can get off the cold jockeys list if Shernaz takes the Linden Foods Handicap Steeplechase for trainer Jim Dreaper. One Fine Morning looks the main danger from the Ronald O’Leary stable.

Bridgets Pet can make amends to his unlucky Kilbeggan second in the concluding Unilever Flat Race under Mikey Fogarty.

 

Downpatrick Selections

3:30 Rusty Halo each way

4:00 Breeze With Ease each way

4:30 Fairwood Massini each way

5:05 Definite All Star

5:35 Page One Two Nine

6:05 Shernaz

6:35 Bridgets Pet

Happy Punting – Giddy Up

The final major of the Golf year has arrived as Atlanta plays hosts to this year’s USPGA.  The PGA was last held in Atlanta in 2001 where David Toms won that event on 15 under par with Phil Mickelson runner up. This time around the course is tougher with the bunkers moved to trap the longer hitters, and the water hazards have been expanded.

 

The conditions have been hot and humid meaning the course will play firm and fast. Accuracy will be vital as it will be important to attack the greens from the fairways as it will be difficult to stop the ball on the sloping greens from the long grass. The Americans look for their first major winner of 2011, while the Europeans look for a hat-trick. Ones to watch this week include the following:

 

No. 1                Luke Donald                  Win                  14/1

World number one, very consistent winning the World Match Play, BMW, and The Scottish open this year. In 2006, he was joint leader after 3 rounds so he can handle the course. His excellent short game and temperament can lead to another European victory.

 

No. 2                Zach Johnson                E/way               35/1

A major winner already, Zach looks ready to add to his collection and this course may well be up his alley. He has an excellent short game and patience to plot his way successfully around this track. Sixth last week at The WGC so form is solid with 3 top twenty finishes in his last 3 starts.

 

No. 3                Webb Simpson              E/way               66/1

Webb is in superb form week to week on The PGA tour and has also finished in the top 20 in both The US Open and The Open. He is long and accurate and leads the tour for all round stats. He may not have a winning track record but at 90/1 may be worth a E/W bet.

 

No. 4                Anthony Kim                 E/way               80/1

Kim has now fully recovered from his wrist and at the Open he stormed up the leader board, almost unnoticed as he was playing with Phil Mickelson, to finish tied for fifth. Since then he had a top 20 finish in The Greenbrier Classic and could be worth an big each way chance this week.

Fridays Sporting Headlines

• Robbie Keane faces a medical today ahead of Saturday’s game with Macedonia.
• Kieran Fallon’s ride on Recital in the Epsom Derby is in doubt.
• Rory McIlroy in joint first place in the Memorial Tournament in Ohio after Day One.
• Graham McDowell leads the Welsh Open at The Manor,
• Li Na knocks Sharapova out of the French Open to set up a final with Schiavone.
• In GAA, Cork manager Conor Counihan has made 6 changes to play Waterford at the weekend.
• Mark Hughes resigns as Fulham manager and could go to Aston Villa
• Nadal faces Murray in French Open Semi Final

Latest Sporting Headlines

• Andy Murray through to French Open Semi Final and will face Rafael Nadal.
• Sharapova eases through to French Open Women’s Semi final
• Gerard Houlier leaves Aston Villa due to health issues.
• Sepp Blatter retains FIFA president crown.
• Ex LA Lakers Basketball player Shaquille O Neal announces retirement.
• Gavin Henson set to return for Wales.
• Decision to be made on Friday regarding Carlton House’s participation in the Derby.
• Graeme McDowell leads the Wales Open at The Manor on Day 1.

Latest Sporting Headlines

• Michael Owen signs a new one year deal with Manchester United.
• Carlos Tevez has been named in the Argentina squad for Copa America despite rumours that his participation was unlikely.
• Sepp Blatter looks most likely to retain his presidential crown as FIFA president.
• 13 runners declared for Fridays Epsom Oaks.
• Irish player Shane Lowry qualifies for US Open
• Andy Murray is through to the French Open Quarter Finals.
• Usan Bolt wins the 100m Mens Final in Ostrava, Czech Republic but at a slower time.

 

The Bob Hope Classic tees off in Southern California later today and there is a number of top American players competing, alongside local celebrities. The event takes place across four golf courses in the Coachella Valley and has a prize fund of $5m.

 

Strongly fancied this year is Bubba Watson at 20/1. Watson was close to landing his maiden major victory at the USPGA last year, losing to Martin Kaymer in a playoff.

Matt Kuchar is the 10/1 favourite and finished joint second in last years Classic. Another player to watch is Tim Clark who finished joint second with Kuchar last year, and he is currently trading at 12/1.

 

An outside bet is Chad Campbell, who played well in Hawaii last week. Campbell is currently priced at 40/1 and could be a good outside bet.

 

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