Home - Thursday, 17th May 2012
There's horse racing action on Thursday from Folkestone, Gowran Park, Ludlow, Newmarket, Perth, Salisbury and York. You can get live Horse Racing Odds when there is any action and this will be available from 9am each morning.
There were a host of Epsom Derby trials in Britain and Ireland last week and this week's Dante Stakes marks the final opportunity for Epsom hopefuls to get a run under their belt. Thursday's race is one of several Group contests during the three-day Dante Meeting at York.
The Premier League came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday afternoon, with Manchester City claiming the title from Manchester United on goal difference thanks to two late goals in their 3-2 win over QPR. Arsenal secured third place, while Bolton were relegated alongside Wolves and Blackburn.
Attention will now turn to the Champions League final at the Allianz-Arena on Saturday evening, where Bayern Munich are favourites to beat Chelsea and win Europe's premier competition on their own ground
Betting specials have become increasingly popular in recent years as punters take a keen interest in reality tv shows and celebrity game shows. We have dedicated pages and odds for a variety of specials, including X Factor, Strictly Come Dancing and the current live show The Voice.

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2.00pm - York - Middleton Stakes (Thu)
The Group 2 Middleton Stakes for fillies and mares is one of the highlights from York on day two of the Dante Meeting on Thursday. Run over a mile and a quarter on the Knavesmire, eleven runners are set to go to post in what looks like being a very competitive renewal. Battling for favourtism are the likes of Izzi Top, Sajjhaa and I'm A Dreamer.
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2.30pm - York - Dante Stakes (Thu)
Epsom Derby hopefuls will get a final chance to showcase their talents in the Dante Stakes at York on Thursday. The group two contest is the final Derby trial before the Classic on the Downs, with Andrew Balding's Bonfire currently favourite after impressing in France last season. Godolphin's unbeaten Mandaen is well fancied for a competitive looking race, with Noble Mission amongst the field.
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2.30pm - York - Yorkshire Cup (Thu)
The one mile, six furlong Yorkshire Cup is the highlight of Friday's card at York. This Group 2 contest has been won by the likes of Sergeant Cecil and Geordieland in previous years and the Melbourne Cup runner up Red Cadeaux looks like being sent off the bookmakers' favourite in Friday's race. The Willie Haggas trained Harris Tweed is also well fancied.
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3.40pm - Newbury - Lockinge Stakes (Sat)
Sir Henry Cecil's Frankel is set to make his long-awaited return in Saturday's Group One Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. The unbeaten colt will bid for a sixth career Group One win and starts as the bookies' odds on favourite. Excelebration, who moved to the stables of Aidan O'Brien since finishing second to Frankel in last year's Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, is second favourite after nine entries were declared on Monday.
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2012 Champions League Final Betting
The 2012 Champions League final will be between Bayern Munich and Chelsea on Saturday 19th May. Both sides defied the odds by beating the more fancied Spanish opposition in the semi-finals, Chelsea defeating favourites Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate whilst Bayern beat Real Madrid on penalties. The bookies make Bayern favourites with the final being played in their own Allianz Arena Stadium.
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Championship Play-Off Final Betting
West Ham and Blackpool meet in the Championship Play-off Final at Wembley on Saturday afternoon as both sides bid to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking. West Ham comfortably beat Cardiff in the semi-finals to get to this point and they are the bookies' favourites for this match with Blackpool, who edged out Birmingham in a thrilling match last week.
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Euro 2012 Betting
Spain remain favourites for Euro 2012 following the group stage draw. Germany and Holland are second and third favourites respectively after they were drawn together in the dreaded 'group of death'. England were clipped in after a relatively kind draw, while Rep Of Ireland drifted after drawing Spain. You can find the group stage draw at our dedicated mini-site, along with all the latest betting news and odds.
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Volvo World Match Play Championship Betting
The Volvo World Match Play Championship takes place at the Finca Cortesin Golf Club in Andalucia this week and the European players will be hoping to strengthen their claims for a place in the Ryder Cup team later this year. Defending champion Ian Poulter is near the head of the betting in Spain, while the likes of Martin Kaymer, Sergio Garcia and Justin Rose are expected to be in contention.
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HP Byron Nelson Championship Betting
The PGA Tour moves on to the TPC Four Seasons Resort in Irving, Texas, for its latest event and a strong field are set to compete for the HP Byron Nelson Championship. Last week's Players Championship winner Matt Kuchar is at the head of the betting alongside Phil Mickelson and Adam Scott, who won here in 2008. Defending champion Keegan Bradley is amongst the field, with play starting on Thursday.
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England v West Indies Betting
The Test summer officially gets underway at Lord's on Thursday as England take on the West Indies in the first of a three-match series. England start the match as odds on favourites with the bookies as they bid to return to winning form after a difficult winter on the sub-continent, while West Indies arrive on the back of a competitive series defeat to Australia.
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