Sonnky's Sports Betting Log

sonnky · 05-05-2014 8:54pm #1

I'm going to start a log, to try and get a bit of confidence back in my betting.
Most bets will be on Soccer, GAA and Horse Racing and there will be a few on other sports too.
I'll try to put rules in place to help me keep discipline, so I won't be putting on stupid bets.
I will start with a virtual balance of 100pts and will try to provide a bit of analysis with each selection.
It will mainly be singles but there will occasionally be multiples.
I will post the first selection as soon as I fancy something.

sonnky · 06-05-2014 10:33pm

Worcester 20:00- Whiskey Yankee 2pts @ 7/1

A competitive handicap hurdle but Whiskey Yankee trained by Jonjo O Neill and to be ridden by AP McCoy, could prove to be thrown in on his first run in a Class 4 handicap. On his first handicap run last May he was rated 132 and that run was in a class 2 race, where he wasn't disgraced. In his younger days he won 2 novice hurdles and a bumper, both on good ground. Now rated only 118 this is only the second time since those novice days that he runs on good ground and combined with a drop to Class 4 and returning from a break he ought to go very well for McCoy.

Old Bank: 100pts
In Play: 2pts
New Bank: 98pts

bumper234 · 06-05-2014 10:35pm

Good luck man

sonnky · 07-05-2014 10:15pm

bumper234 wrote: »

Good luck man

Cheers bumper!

sonnky · 12-05-2014 7:24pm

Towcester 19:30- The Musical Guy 1pt @ 14/1

Old Bank: 98pts
In Play: 1pt
New Bank: 97pts

sonnky · 12-05-2014 7:48pm

The Musical Guy (+15pts) won by 8 lengths staying on well from the last to give this thread a first winner. Apologies that it was put up so late and hope a few were on. Makes up for the disappointment of Whiskey Yankee (-2pts) who was backed into 6/4 before finishing 4th last Wednesday.

Old Bank: 97pts
New Bank: 112pts

sonnky · 13-05-2014 11:18pm

Worcester 14:30- Kyles Faith 1pt ew @ 10/1
Worcester 15:05- Minellaforlunch 2pts ew @ 8/1
Uttoxeter 16:00- Mohi Rahrere 1pt @ 18/1

Old Bank: 112pts
In Play: 7pts
New Bank: 105pts

sonnky · 14-05-2014 10:54pm

Good day today at Worcester, Kyles Faith (+14pts) won by 15 lengths in the Novices Handicap Chase and Minellaforlunch (+6pts) was 3rd in the following Handicap Chase. Mohi Rahrere (-1pt) was backed into 9/2 from 18/1 but finished a distant fifth at Uttoxeter. He may be worth keeping an eye on next time out.

Old Bank: 105pts
New Bank: 125pts
Profit/Loss: +25pts

sonnky · 23-05-2014 5:36pm

Towcester 19:20- Dropzone 2pts @ 6/1

Old Bank: 125pts
In Play: 2pts
New Bank: 123pts

sonnky · 29-05-2014 1:23pm

Dropzone (-2pts) was disappointing on Friday. Will be worth a look next time out.

Worcester 14:10- Getting Ready 2pts e/w @ 8/1
Haydock 16:20- Norway Cross 2pts @ 5/2

Old Bank: 123pts
In Play: 6pts
New Bank: 117pts

sonnky · 10-06-2014 3:25pm

Getting Ready(-4pts) finished just outside the placings in fourth last week. He's definitely going to go in soon. Norway Cross(-2pts) was disappointing finishing sixth and is worth watching on soft or heavy ground next time.

One for today:
Worcester 18:35- O Callaghan Strand 2pts @ 4/1

Old Bank: 117pts
In Play: 2pts
New Bank: 115pts

Edit: I see Getting Ready runs in the 18:05 at Worcester today, he's now down to a mark of 89. Would be shocked to see him win today as its over 2m 7f and I really don't think he stays that trip. Also this looks more competitive than the last 2 races he's contested so i think he won't win.

sonnky · 13-06-2014 6:00pm

One today:

Aintree 7:35- Maoi Chinn Tire 1pt @ 28/1

Old Bank: 115pts
In Play: 1pt
New Bank: 114pts

sonnky · 17-06-2014 7:23pm

Maoi Chinn Tire +1pts was a non runner on Friday and he scooted in at 3-1 on the flat yesterday, sickened as I've been following him for a while.

One for tomorrow at Royal Ascot, might add a few more later:

Royal Ascot 17:35- Lamar 1.5pts e/w @33/1

Old Bank: 115pts
In Play: 3pts
New Bank: 112pts

sonnky · 17-06-2014 7:42pm

Could be way off the mark here but Brazil were brutal last time.

1pt Brazil Vs Mexico to DRAW and BTTS @ 6/1

Old Bank: 112pts
In Play: 4pts
New Bank: 111pts

sonnky · 19-06-2014 7:29pm

Lamar -3pts finished 7th at Ascot, a place would have returned a nice profit. Not a bad run though and she could pop up at a big price off a 90's mark. I got greedy with the Brazil Vs Mexico bet however, going for BTTS & Draw -1pt because it was 1 and a 1/2 points bigger. Lesson learned how ever.

Whiskey Yankee is out tonight and should win, but he's a very short price at around evens and for that reason I won't touch it.

Current Bank: 111pts

sonnky · 20-06-2014 8:05am

Newton Abbot 16:45- Grandads Horse 2pts e/w @7/1

Old Bank:111pts
In Play: 4pts
New Bank:107pts

sonnky · 24-06-2014 6:06pm

Grandads Horse +5.50pts finished second so we get money back and a bit extra.

Todays bet: Greece Vs Ivory Coast Correct Score: Greece 1-0 1pt @11/1

Old Bank: 112.50pts
In Play: 1pt
New Bank 111pts

sonnky · 02-07-2014 2:32pm

Greece (-1pt) won by 2 goals to 1 against Ivory Coast, meaning that last bet is a loser. On a bad streak at the minute. Sorry for the late notice for this one.

Perth 14:40- Dotties Dilemma 1pt e/w @ 7/1

Old Bank: 111.5 pts
In Play: 2pts
New Bank: 109.5pts

sonnky · 07-07-2014 9:38am

Dotties Dilemma (-2pts) was beaten a neck into fourth.

Newton Abbot 15:45- Ballybough Gorta 1pt @ 9/1

Newton Abbot 15:45- Tempest River 1pt @ 11/1

Roscommon 18:00- Jack Naylor 2pts @4/1

Roscommon 18:30- Rightway 3pts @ 2/1

Old Bank: 109.5pts
In Play: 7pts
New Bank: 102.5pts

sonnky · 07-07-2014 6:56pm

Not a bad day.

Ballybough Gorta(-1pt) beaten into 3rd by two 33/1 shots, despite breaking a breast girth.
Tempest River(-1pt) was 5th in that race and might need a marathon trip to show her best.
Jack Naylor (+7.6pts) made all to win the opening maiden in Roscommon, there is a rule 4 included so I think that is the correct return? Could someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Rightway (+3pts) was a Non Runner so the 3pts staked are returned.

Old Bank: 102.5pts
Profit: 10.6pts
New Bank: 111.1pts

sonnky · 09-07-2014 6:54pm

Naas 19:00- Like Magic 1pt e/w @ 14/1

Old Bank: 111.1pts
In Play: 2pts
New Bank: 109.1pts

sonnky · 21-07-2014 1:33pm

Cartmel 16:45- Dunowen Point 4pts @ 6/1

Old Bank: 109.1pts
In Play: 4pts
New Bank: 105.1pts

sonnky · 22-07-2014 1:35pm

Southwell 14:15- Clondaw Hero 2pts @ 7/1

Old Bank: 105.1pts
In Play: 2pts
New Bank: 103.1pts

sonnky · 24-07-2014 9:27pm

sonnky wrote: »

Naas 19:00- Like Magic 1pt e/w @ 14/1

Old Bank: 111.1pts
In Play: 2pts
New Bank: 109.1pts

Only managed 7th. If she's in at Galway she might have a chance.

sonnky wrote: »

Cartmel 16:45- Dunowen Point 4pts @ 6/1

Old Bank: 109.1pts
In Play: 4pts
New Bank: 105.1pts

Strange one this was on the drift all day drifted to 9/2 and 6/1 in places before being backed before the off into 9/4. Ran poorly and probably needs a trip farther than 2 miles.

sonnky wrote: »

Southwell 14:15- Clondaw Hero 2pts @ 7/1

Old Bank: 105.1pts
In Play: 2pts
New Bank: 103.1pts

Very poor from Clondaw Hero. These McCain horses are hard to get right. Hard to know what to make of this effort.

(-8pts) from all these bets, on a terrible run of form at the minute. Holding on to profit by the skin of my teeth.

Starting Bank: 100pts
Current Bank: 103.1pts
Profit/Loss: +3.1pts

sonnky · 24-07-2014 9:33pm

Friday Selections:

Uttoxeter 14:20- Tennessee Bird 2pts e/w @ 8/1

For anyone looking to get on this one, I'd recommend waiting until the start of the race as this one has been reluctant to jump off a few times, including the last time. However with first time blinkers on I'm willing to take a chance on him.

sonnky · 26-07-2014 1:34pm

Saturday Selections:

Ascot 15:15- Dance And Dance 1pt e/w @ 40/1

GAA Player Points totals:

7pts Danny Cummins(Galway) over 1.5 points @ 4/7

6pts Connor Sweeney(Tipperary) over 4.5 points @ 4/6

4pts David Kelly(Sligo) over 1.5 points @ 5/6

3pts James Kavanagh(Galway) under 1.5 points @ 4/6

sonnky · 11-08-2014 4:20pm

Mondays Selection:

Ayr 16:30- Tango Sky 1pt e/w @ 8/1

sonnky · 11-08-2014 4:36pm

Updating the bank now for the previous few bets.

Tennessee Bird (-4pts) refused to race which is a pity as I get no run for my money there.
Dance And Dance (-2pts) trailed home 24th of 28 runners in an ultra competitve event but was too big a price to ignore.

Three out of four GAA bets were successful.
Danny Cummins (+4pts) hit 1-1 and missed plenty of chances so he covered the 1.5 points quite easily.
Connor Sweeney(+4pts) got 4 points from frees and a late penalty goal to just get over the line.
David Kelly (-4pts) failed to score for Sligo and was taken off, think he was half injured so it was poor research on my behalf.
James Kavangh (+2pts) failed to score and only really had one chance but he was pulled down and awarded a free.

Broke Exactly even.

Old Bank: 103.1pts
New Bank: 101.1pts
In Play: 2pts

sonnky · 06-09-2014 2:37pm

Galway Senior Football Championship:

Annaghdown Vs St Michaels 5pts @ 4/5
Annaghdown(-1) Vs St Michaels 5pts @1/1

sonnky · 07-09-2014 11:31pm

Perth 15.20- Majestic Mayhem 1pt e/w @ 25/1

Perth 15.50- Clondaw Knight 2pts @ 9/2

Perth 16.50- Dotties Dilemma 4pts @ 11/4

Newton Abbot 14.40- Barlow 1pt e/w @ 11/2

In Play: 10pts

sonnky · 21-09-2014 1:18pm

Plumpton 15:30- Green Bank 3pts @ 5/1

Uttoxeter 17:10- Diamond Gesture 2pts e/w @ 13/2

Uttoxeter 15:40- Fantasy King 1pt @ 15/2

Uttoxeter 15:40- Frontier Spirit 2pts @ 5/1

In Play: 10pts

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