After yet another case of close but no cigar, we look to the Premier League, the Six Nations and the start of the Allianz Hurling League to make us a bit wealthier this week.
We’re still getting over last week’s near miss. Some would argue that Cue Card was going to beat Captain Chris anyway in the closing stages of the Ascot Chase last week but the matter was decided for sure when Captain Chris clattered the second last. That stopped his momentum, allowed Cue Card to romp home unhindered and, more importantly, killed off our treble.
Luis Suarez and Gunni Nelson kept up their end of the deal so this week we once again put our faith in humans and, unlike most frozen lasagne, avoid the horses altogether.
This treble takes in the Premier League, the Six Nations and the start of the League in hurling and should net you about 7/1.
Good luck!
Adam Le Fondre to score at anytime v Wigan, 9/5
The super sub of the year, Reading’s Adam Le Fondre has 12 goals this term and, per minute on the pitch, he is more lethal than even RVP. Brian McDermott messed with the formula in the FA Cup and started the striker against Manchester United, ensuring he didn’t score, so we hope that the Reading boss has learnt his lesson and starts him on the bench for the visit of struggling Wigan.
Even if he only plays the final 30 minutes, we fancy him to find the net.
Over 40.5 points, Ireland v Scotland, 5/6
That Ireland v England at Aviva would be a low-scoring affair was an easy call. The trip to Murrayfield is trickier to predict but we have reason to believe this could be a more open affair. For the first time in a long time Scotland have some skill, creativity and danger in their backs and the absence of Gordon D’Arcy may open us up a little.
At the other end we are more than capable of running a few in on them just as England did in Week 1 of the Championship. Add in decent weather and a host of players with a point to prove and we see this one topping the 40 mark.
Tipp to beat Cork, 8/13
We welcome back the hurling with a cracking Munster clash. We have high hopes for the Premier this term, and the team Eamon O’Shea has picked for his first real game looks very strong to us.
On the other hand, the Cork team looks a bit raw and could face a tough test, even on home soil. Tipp haven’t won the League since 2008 and if they want to end that drought, a good start is vital. We’re backing them to get it.
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