Trying to cast a sporting analogy that could characterize the semi-final encounter between the Stormers and the Sharks, one is drawn to the great tennis rivalry of Borg and McEnroe. The cool and icily efficient Borg is embodied in the organized yet mechanical Stormers, while the Sharks seem to spark with the enthusiasm and unpredictability of the American. This clash of styles has been reflected in two very close encounters this season. That old adage of rugby, “the battle has to be won up front”, seems to always have particular resonance in the context of a South African derby and this weekends clash should be no different.
Thursday, 26 July 2012
Super Rugby Semi-Final 2: Stormers vs Sharks Preview
Stormers vs Sharks | 28 July | Newlands, Cape Town | 17:05
Trying to cast a sporting analogy that could characterize the semi-final encounter between the Stormers and the Sharks, one is drawn to the great tennis rivalry of Borg and McEnroe. The cool and icily efficient Borg is embodied in the organized yet mechanical Stormers, while the Sharks seem to spark with the enthusiasm and unpredictability of the American. This clash of styles has been reflected in two very close encounters this season. That old adage of rugby, “the battle has to be won up front”, seems to always have particular resonance in the context of a South African derby and this weekends clash should be no different.
Trying to cast a sporting analogy that could characterize the semi-final encounter between the Stormers and the Sharks, one is drawn to the great tennis rivalry of Borg and McEnroe. The cool and icily efficient Borg is embodied in the organized yet mechanical Stormers, while the Sharks seem to spark with the enthusiasm and unpredictability of the American. This clash of styles has been reflected in two very close encounters this season. That old adage of rugby, “the battle has to be won up front”, seems to always have particular resonance in the context of a South African derby and this weekends clash should be no different.
Sri Lanka vs India - 3rd ODI Preview
Sri Lanka vs India | 28 July | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 10:45
If anyone was under the misguided assumption that the pitch a match is played on does not make a difference, they would only need to take a look at the two previous ODI's played in Hambantota. The first was a good paced and flat wicket, one on which the Indians breezed past the 300-mark, which they have so regularly done in recent times. The second was played on an adjacent pitch on the same ground, which was much slower, and India faltered, allowing the Sri Lankans to get their noses back into the series. The third ODI, has all the tension of a sexually frustrated teenager.
If anyone was under the misguided assumption that the pitch a match is played on does not make a difference, they would only need to take a look at the two previous ODI's played in Hambantota. The first was a good paced and flat wicket, one on which the Indians breezed past the 300-mark, which they have so regularly done in recent times. The second was played on an adjacent pitch on the same ground, which was much slower, and India faltered, allowing the Sri Lankans to get their noses back into the series. The third ODI, has all the tension of a sexually frustrated teenager. Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Carling Black Label Cup 2012 Preview
Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates – Saturday 28th July – Soccer City (15:00)
The first major piece of silverware for the new season in South African football will be up for grabs this weekend as the Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates lock horns in the Carling Black Label Cup. This cup gives the fans the opportunity to “Be The Coach” where they get to choose the players to start in the team by voting. Pirates beat Chiefs 4-3 on penalties in the first Black Label Cup last season after the teams couldn’t be separated in normal time and drew 0-0.
The first major piece of silverware for the new season in South African football will be up for grabs this weekend as the Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates lock horns in the Carling Black Label Cup. This cup gives the fans the opportunity to “Be The Coach” where they get to choose the players to start in the team by voting. Pirates beat Chiefs 4-3 on penalties in the first Black Label Cup last season after the teams couldn’t be separated in normal time and drew 0-0.Super Rugby Semi Final 1: Chiefs vs Crusaders Preview
Friday sees the dynamic Chiefs look to usurp the most devastating force in Super Rugby history, the Crusaders. The Chiefs beat the Crusaders in Napier before losing somewhat controversially in Hamilton a few weeks back. However, it is playoff rugby time and the boys from Canterbury are the perennial masters of taking that thing called log play and rendering it obsolete; just ask the Stormers after what was a comprehensive semi-final defeat at Newlands last year. Ladbrokes Gold Cup 2012 Trainer Comments
Ladbrokes Gold Cup 2012 - Trainer Comments
The Winning Form team caught up with the trainers who have runners in this weekend's Ladbrokes Gold Cup. They gladly shared their comments with us, giving us a good indication of their horse's chances in this 3200m Grade 1 race - the final feature of the 2011/2012 South African horse racing season. Just a reminder that with Hollywood you have the option of 3, 4, 5 or 6 fixed odds places for this year's Gold Cup! Let's see what the trainers have to say.
The Winning Form team caught up with the trainers who have runners in this weekend's Ladbrokes Gold Cup. They gladly shared their comments with us, giving us a good indication of their horse's chances in this 3200m Grade 1 race - the final feature of the 2011/2012 South African horse racing season. Just a reminder that with Hollywood you have the option of 3, 4, 5 or 6 fixed odds places for this year's Gold Cup! Let's see what the trainers have to say.Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Canadian Open Preview
Canadian Open | US PGA Tour | 26th - 29th July | 13:00 | Hamilton Golf & Country Club
After the excitement of last weekend the PGA Tour heads back across to Canada where an exhausted field will tee off for the Canadian Open. The last time a tournament was played here was in 2006 and it was then that Jim Furyk claimed a narrow victory. The par 70 layout is made up of fast fairways and long rough, so much like last week accuracy off the tee is a must. Small greens make for interesting approaches where a solid GIR% will be rewarded. This isn’t the end of it though as the greens themselves are said to be extremely difficult. Overall, whoever wins this will have to be the whole package. Who will that be? Let’s try find out.
After the excitement of last weekend the PGA Tour heads back across to Canada where an exhausted field will tee off for the Canadian Open. The last time a tournament was played here was in 2006 and it was then that Jim Furyk claimed a narrow victory. The par 70 layout is made up of fast fairways and long rough, so much like last week accuracy off the tee is a must. Small greens make for interesting approaches where a solid GIR% will be rewarded. This isn’t the end of it though as the greens themselves are said to be extremely difficult. Overall, whoever wins this will have to be the whole package. Who will that be? Let’s try find out. Lyoness Open Preview
Lyoness Open | European Tour | 26th - 29th July | 07:00 | Diamond Cup
The Lyoness Open, previously known as the Austrian open, has the unenviable task of having to follow the Open Championship. No doubt a lot of weekend golfers are tired after spending hours in front of the TV watching the game as the past week’s activities made it tough to leave the couch. This one has therefore become one for the purists. The small prize purse and timing have also ensured the field is less than brilliant but don’t let this deter you. The weaker the field, the greater the value to be found! The course is a 7, 386 yard par 72 and there is water all over the show. Two island greens make for interesting viewing so be sure to watch at least a portion of this one. Despite the weak field let's see if there’s any value to be found.
The Lyoness Open, previously known as the Austrian open, has the unenviable task of having to follow the Open Championship. No doubt a lot of weekend golfers are tired after spending hours in front of the TV watching the game as the past week’s activities made it tough to leave the couch. This one has therefore become one for the purists. The small prize purse and timing have also ensured the field is less than brilliant but don’t let this deter you. The weaker the field, the greater the value to be found! The course is a 7, 386 yard par 72 and there is water all over the show. Two island greens make for interesting viewing so be sure to watch at least a portion of this one. Despite the weak field let's see if there’s any value to be found. Ladbrokes Gold Cup 2012 Betting & Facts
Ladbrokes Gold Cup - Saturday 28th July - Greyville - 16:20
As the 2011/2012 horse racing season draws to an exciting conclusion on the 31st of July, one final feature race day will provide us with a spectacle of horse racing! Dubbed Super Saturday by the organizers, four Grade 1 features and one Grade 2 feature, will see some of the best distance runners battle it for marathon glory at Greyville this Saturday. The ultimate test of course will be the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Gold Cup, a 3200m R1 million stakes race that sees an open field take to the Durban course. Dean Kannemeyer enters the fray with two top contenders in BLAKE and IN WRITING, but will Sean Tarry upset the party with KOLKATA and earn a well earned Durban July/Gold Cup double? We've provided some great facts to get you into the mood for South Africa's most prestigious marathon horse race!
As the 2011/2012 horse racing season draws to an exciting conclusion on the 31st of July, one final feature race day will provide us with a spectacle of horse racing! Dubbed Super Saturday by the organizers, four Grade 1 features and one Grade 2 feature, will see some of the best distance runners battle it for marathon glory at Greyville this Saturday. The ultimate test of course will be the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Gold Cup, a 3200m R1 million stakes race that sees an open field take to the Durban course. Dean Kannemeyer enters the fray with two top contenders in BLAKE and IN WRITING, but will Sean Tarry upset the party with KOLKATA and earn a well earned Durban July/Gold Cup double? We've provided some great facts to get you into the mood for South Africa's most prestigious marathon horse race!Monday, 23 July 2012
Best Bets South African Horse Racing Week 30
Winning Form's Tipster Top Bets - Week 30
There's just over a week left in the horse racing season until it comes to an end on the 31st of July. All focus on this week's racing will be the battle between Anton Marcus and Gavin Lerena for the jockey championship, and what better pinnacle for the title than the R1 Million Ladbrokes Gold Cup on Saturday at Greyville. After a disastrous day for punters on Vodacom Durban July day, everyone will be hoping they can find a few winners on this final feature day of the season. The current betting shows BLAKE as favorite, but Winning Form's resident tipster sees it differently, and predicts an upset in this race.
There's just over a week left in the horse racing season until it comes to an end on the 31st of July. All focus on this week's racing will be the battle between Anton Marcus and Gavin Lerena for the jockey championship, and what better pinnacle for the title than the R1 Million Ladbrokes Gold Cup on Saturday at Greyville. After a disastrous day for punters on Vodacom Durban July day, everyone will be hoping they can find a few winners on this final feature day of the season. The current betting shows BLAKE as favorite, but Winning Form's resident tipster sees it differently, and predicts an upset in this race.Sri Lanka vs India - 2nd ODI Preview
Sri Lanka vs India | 24 July | Hambantota, Sri Lanka | 10:45
With the Proteas battling it out in England for the number one position in test cricket, one can be forgiven for forgetting that on the other side of the world, two subcontinental giants are involved in their own struggle. India and Sri Lanka are embroiled in an ODI series, one that should offer some fun for the punters with large totals to be accumulated and potentially even contests. With such exciting players involved and two greats of the game facing off as opposing captains, it should be riveting.
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