Horse Racing
Windhoek out to Book Derby Place with Dante Win
It’s been a while since leading trainer, Mark Johnston, had a genuine classic contender, and, although his Windhoek isn’t even entered in the Investec Derby, he could persuade his owner to supplement him for the great race if putting up a bold display at York on May 15 in the Group 2 Betfred Dante Stakes. [...]
Cockney seems ‘Chipper’ ahead of Scottish National Run
The QTS Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr on April 20 looks the likely next outing for the John Quinn-trained filly Cockney Sparrow who put up a fine performance to score recently over timber at the Aintree Festival. Twice a winner on the Flat season when trained by Peter Chapple-Hyam, the daughter of Irish 2000 Guineas [...]
Testosterone proves too powerful for Further Flight rivals
Ed Dunlop appears to have the smart ex-French-trained filly, Testosterone, back somewhere close to the best of her form after the five-year-old made an impressive winning start to the 2013 campaign with an eyecatching victory at Nottingham in the listed EBF Barry Hills ‘Further Flight’ Stakes. Two seasons ago, Testosterone was not far off the [...]
Walsh out to be crowned Queen
Katie Walsh will be attempting to make history this year in the Grand National if she gets the ride of Seabass once again at Aintree in April. No female jockey has ever won the Grand National but the sister of the reigning Irish Champion Jockey rode the horse in the 4m4f contest over the bigger [...]
McCain Looks to Old Boys
Donald McCain will be hoping Weird Al can get his career back on track if he goes for the Grand National at Aintree next month. The 10-year old fell in the race won by Neptune Collognes 12 months ago. After winning the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby in his opening run for McCain, he looked [...]
Online Gambling
The Value of Position
One of the most common mistakes that beginning poker players make is to call too frequently when out of position. Even players who know how difficult it is to play out of position will still look at their two cards, convince themselves that they are playable, and call. Being in position throughout a hand gives [...]
Dealers Choice in Poker
The game of Dealers Choice (DC) is fast becoming the most popular form of poker in the live cash game scene, and it could very well be the next big thing to hit the online poker world. You do not currently see DC games operating on the internet and one assumes it is because of [...]
Spurs Release Veteran Jackson
The San Antonio Spurs have ended Stephen Jackson’s second spell with the team by releasing the 35-year-old small forward. The 13-year NBA veteran averaged 6.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 19.5 minutes in 55 games for the Spurs this season but it has not been a happy reunion. Jackson, who was a member of [...]
Table Dynamics in Poker
The beauty of a game of poker is the variety of both skill level and characters, especially in the live game. The online game is somewhat different as the games get tougher and personality struggles to shine through with mere chat box discussion. If you are in the game to have fun, then selecting the [...]
Pick the Right Game
“I’ll only play in the game if it’s good.” When you hear a poker player saying that sentence, you know they are at the very least semi-professional. Game selection ranks alongside bankroll management as the two key principles for an aspiring WSOP poker player. But what is the definition of ‘good?” The answer, as is [...]
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American key man
Tiger Woods’ record at the Ryder Cup jumps out as the big disappointment on his career CV. He has been on the winning team just once in six appearances, his individual record of 13 wins, 14 defeats and two halves a poor reflection of his talents that leads many to assume he is not suited [...]
Poker
The Value of Position
May 17, 2013 By JordanG
One of the most common mistakes that beginning poker players make is to call too frequently when out of position. Even players who know how difficult it is to play out of position will still look at their two cards, convince themselves that they are playable, and call. Being in position throughout a hand gives [...]