<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Betting Directory  News</title><link>http://www.betting-directory.com</link><description>Sports betting news from Betting Directory</description><item><title><![CDATA[Sandringham Handicap Betting Woodland Aria heads the Ascot odds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sandringham Handicap brings the second day of Royal Ascot to a close on Wednesday and the fillies listed race looks set to be another competitive contest (Channel 4, 5.35pm). The one mile race has attracted some interesting contenders and John Gosden boasts a strong hand as he bids to add to his sterling record in handicap races at the Royal meeting.]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/horse-racing/18062013/sandringham-handicap-betting-woodland-aria-heads-the-ascot-odds.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-18 17:04:49</pubDate><category>horse racing</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil v Mexico Odds Hosts looking to secure semi final spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil face Mexico in Fortaleza&#39;s Estadio Castelao on Wednesday night in the second Group A match of the 2013 Confederations Cup. Hosts Brazil will be looking for another comprehensive victory following their 3-0 thumping of Japan in the opening match, while Mexico will be hoping to register their first points of the tournament having lost narrowly to Italy.]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/football/18062013/brazil-v-mexico-odds-hosts-looking-to-secure-semi-final-spot.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-18 16:49:38</pubDate><category>football</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy v Japan Odds The Azzurri hot favourites in Recife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italy lock horns with Japan at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife on Wednesday evening for their second Group A game of the 2013 Confederations Cup. Italy triumphed over Mexico in their opening game and will now look to pick up another three points against the Japanese as they will want to avoid a nervy final group game against Brazil. Meanwhile Japan suffered a 3-0 defeat to the hosts and will be in danger of going out if they fail to come away with a point.]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/football/18062013/italy-v-japan-odds-the-azzurri-hot-favourites-in-recife.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-18 16:49:13</pubDate><category>football</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sergio Garcia set to start favourite in the BMW International Open betting]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the thrills and spills of the US Open attention turns to the European Tour this week and the latest action comes from Germany with the BMW International Open. The tournament is back at the Golfclub Munchen Eichenreid, where it was held from 1997 to 2011, after a brief spell in Cologne last year and some top names are bidding for the title.]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/golf/18062013/sergio-garcia-set-to-start-favourite-in-the-bmw-international-open-betting.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-18 12:41:00</pubDate><category>golf</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travelers Championship Odds US Open champion Justin Rose heads betting]]></title><description><![CDATA[You&#39;d be forgiven to thinking there&#39;d be a hangover for the Travelers Championshipon the PGA Tour this week following the US Open at Merion Golf Club, but there&#39;s a really strong line up for this stalwart event played at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut. The cast include last week&#39;s maiden major winner Justin Rose who has been installed as the 14/1 joint favourite by Paddy Power who are offering each-way terms to six places for this event. Although Rose is the ultimate pro, it&#39;d be a huge effort to get himself up for this event and he&#39;s sure to have spent a couple of days celebrating. His record is decent at the course, with a top ten finish in 2010 but he&#39;s easy to leave out of our shortlist this week.]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/golf/18062013/travelers-championship-odds-us-open-champion-justin-rose-heads-betting.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-18 12:04:04</pubDate><category>golf</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke Of Cambridge Stakes Odds Chigun Could Start Favourite For Lady Cecil]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newly named Duke Of Cambridge Stakes takes place at Royal Ascot on Wednesday afternoon and already it is shaping up to be a thrilling renewal. Formerly known as the Windsor Forest Stakes, the Duke of Cambridge is a Group 2 affair for fillies and mares run over the one mile trip. The latest show of betting for the race is looking extremely tight but there is no doubt that a win for one particular horse would bring the house down in Berkshire.]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/horse-racing/18062013/duke-of-cambridge-stakes-odds-chigun-could-start-favourite-for-lady-cecil.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-18 11:42:25</pubDate><category>horse racing</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[2013 Prince of Waless Stakes Odds Al Kazeem and Camelot set for Group One clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Al Kazeem produced a career best when beating Camelot with aplomb in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh last month and the classy duo will lock horns again on the second day of Royal Ascot in what is a mouth-watering renewal of the Prince Of Wales&rsquo;s Stakes, which will take place live on Channel Four at 3:45pm on Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/horse-racing/18062013/2013-prince-of-waless-stakes-odds-al-kazeem-and-camelot-set-for-group-one-clash.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-18 11:41:49</pubDate><category>horse racing</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[2013 Royal Hunt Cup Betting Prince of Johanne aims to retain handicap crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Balding&rsquo;s Stirring Ballad has been attracting tremendous support over the last couple of weeks and the four-year-old Compton Place filly will be aiming to land a big prize for her connections on the second day of Royal Ascot, as she bids for glory in the Royal Hunt Cup, which is one of the star attractions during Channel Four&rsquo;s coverage that will see a bumper field of 30 runners battle it out over the straight mile course at 4:25pm on Wednesday.]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/horse-racing/18062013/2013-royal-hunt-cup-betting-prince-of-johanne-aims-to-retain-handicap-crown.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-18 10:56:12</pubDate><category>horse racing</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jersey Stakes Odds Gale Force Ten The Likely Royal Ascot Favourite]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second day of Royal Ascot is always a cracking one and it is the Jersey Stakes which kicks action off on Wednesday afternoon. The race is a Group 3 affair for three-year-old horses who fall just below Group 1 level at this stage of their racing career&#39;s. The Jersey is always one of the more popular races of the week for punters and that is certainly the case this year, with a number of horses fighting for favouritism at the head of a competitive looking betting market.]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/horse-racing/18062013/jersey-stakes-odds-gale-force-ten-the-likely-royal-ascot-favourite.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-18 10:15:34</pubDate><category>horse racing</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v South Africa Odds Hosts marginal favourites for semi final clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Champions Trophy is heading towards the business end of proceedings this week and the first semi-final clash sees tournament hosts England take on South Africa on Wednesday (Sky Sports 1, 10.30am). Neither side has been at their fluent best in reaching the last-four of the competition and the betting for the match at the Kennington Oval in London is tight.]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/cricket/18062013/england-v-south-africa-odds-hosts-marginal-favourites-for-semi-final-clash.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-18 10:06:38</pubDate><category>cricket</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen Mary Stakes Odds Beldale Memory heads the betting for fillies sprint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday&#39;s penultimate race at Royal Ascot is the Queen Mary Stakes and the five furlong dash gives a perfect opportunity to take a look at some exciting juvenile filly prospects (Channel 4, 5pm). There is sure to plenty of interest in the female speedsters as the Group Two could offer some insight into who to follow during next year&#39;s Classic campaign, with Attraction using victory in the 2003 Queen Mary as a springboard to success in the 1,000 Guineas the following season.]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/horse-racing/18062013/queen-mary-stakes-odds-beldale-memory-heads-the-betting-for-fillies-sprint.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-18 08:03:31</pubDate><category>horse racing</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[2013 Royal Ascot Top Jockey Trainer Odds OBriens dominate exciting sideshow]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/horse-racing/17062013/2013-royal-ascot-top-jockey-trainer-odds-obriens-dominate-exciting-sideshow.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-17 17:01:17</pubDate><category>horse racing</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windsor Castle Stakes Odds Supplicant could provide each way value in the Ascot betting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Windsor Castle Stakes brings the opening day of Royal Ascot to a close on Tuesday and 27 runners look set to go to post (Channel 4, 5.35pm). The five furlong dash is a notoriously tricky betting proposition as only one favourite has justified ante-post backing in the last nine years, although Richard Hannon goes mob-handed as he bids to win this Listed contest for the first time in his career.]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/horse-racing/17062013/windsor-castle-stakes-odds-supplicant-could-provide-each-way-value-in-the-ascot-betting.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-17 16:32:24</pubDate><category>horse racing</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ascot Stakes Odds Well Sharp can enjoy a stern test of stamina]]></title><description><![CDATA[It can often be difficult to see the wood for the trees when it comes to the Ascot Stakes and Tuesday&#39;s renewal looks like a typically competitive renewal (Channel 4, 5pm). The 20-runner handicap offers a real test of stamina on the second day of Royal Ascot as it involves a 2 mile, 4 furlong trip and Tiger Cliff looks set to go off favourite with the bookmakers.]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/horse-racing/17062013/ascot-stakes-odds-well-sharp-can-enjoy-a-stern-test-of-stamina.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-17 15:05:58</pubDate><category>horse racing</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy U21 V Spain U21 Odds Spain clear favourites to retain crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best two teams in the European U21 Championships clash in Jerusalem&#39;s Teddy&#39;s Stadium for the grand Final on Tuesday evening. Defending champions Spain have won all four of their matches in Israel and will now be looking to make it five out of five in order to retain their crown. Meanwhile Italy will be determined to stun the all-conquering Spanish and win their first Euro U21 tournament since 2004.]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/football/17062013/italy-u21-v-spain-u21-odds-spain-clear-favourites-to-retain-crown.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-17 12:25:04</pubDate><category>football</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder could Strike for Richard Hannon in the Coventry Stakes odds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Coventry Stakes has been won by some very fine juveniles in the past and Tuesday&#39;s six furlong contest at Royal Ascot promises to be an intriguing battle (Channel 4, 4.25pm). Dawn Approach landed the spoils for Jim Bolger last year as he maintained the unusual trend of well-backed entries winning this Group Two race, which is something of an anomaly as juvenile contests are notoriously difficult locks for punters to unpick.]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/horse-racing/17062013/thunder-could-strike-for-richard-hannon-in-the-coventry-stakes-odds.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-17 11:48:39</pubDate><category>horse racing</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen Anne Stakes Betting Paddy Power keen to take on Animal Kingdom in Royal Ascot opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2013 Royal Ascot meeting gets underway under the watchful gaze of HRH The Queen and family on Tuesday afternoon in Berkshire. The Royals will be making the short carriage trip from Windsor Castle shortly after lunch on Tuesday and they could very well be seeing the first race go the way of America, with the H Graham Motion trained Animal Kingdom a hot favourite for the Queen Anne Stakes.]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/horse-racing/17062013/queen-anne-stakes-betting-paddy-power-keen-to-take-on-animal-kingdom-in-royal-ascot-opener.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-17 11:41:27</pubDate><category>horse racing</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Jamess Palace Stakes Odds Magician Backed To Conjure Up Royal Ascot Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal Ascot gets underway on Tuesday and we are in for a thrilling first day of action with no less than three Group 1 races set to kick the meeting off in fine style. The best of the sport is likely to come at 3.45pm with the St James&#39;s Palace Stakes set to take centre stage. There have been some thrilling winners of this race in recent years with Canford Cliffs and the legendary Frankel the stand-out names on the recent roll of honour. The race is exclusively for three-year-old horses and will be run over the mile trip at the Berkshire Track on Tuesday, with three market principles currently heading up the latest show of betting.]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/horse-racing/17062013/st-jamess-palace-stakes-odds-magician-backed-to-conjure-up-royal-ascot-win.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-17 10:55:29</pubDate><category>horse racing</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reckless Abandon could provide value in the Kings Stand Stakes betting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday&#39;s King Stand Stakes is the second race on the opening day of Royal Ascot and there is a cosmopolitan feel to a quality renewal of the Group One contest (Channel 4, 3.05pm). The betting for the five furlong dash is headed by highly rated South African raider Shea Shea, while Shamexpress makes the trip across from Australia after forging an impressive reputation &#39;Down Under&#39;.]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/horse-racing/17062013/reckless-abandon-could-provide-value-in-the-kings-stand-stakes-betting.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-17 10:38:10</pubDate><category>horse racing</category></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds v Widnes Betting Rhinos to venture into top four with win over Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian McDermott received mixed injury news over the weekend when he learned that he would be without talismanic captain Kevin Sinfield, who injured his thumb whilst on England duty and is expected to be out for six weeks, but the return of centre Ben Jones-Bishop will be a fillip for his Leeds Rhinos side on Monday night when they host lowly Widnes Vikings in a must-win Super League encounter in front of the Sky Sports cameras.]]></description><link>http://www.betting-directory.com/rugby-league/17062013/leeds-v-widnes-betting-rhinos-to-venture-into-top-four-with-win-over-vikings.php</link><pubDate>2013-06-17 08:30:45</pubDate><category>rugby league</category></item></channel></rss>