Paul Hanagan and Richard Fahey have chalked off one achievement after another over the past 12 months, but a first Classic success proved beyond them here on Sunday as Wootton Bassett, who was unbeaten in his five starts in 2010, could finish only fifth behind Tin Horse in the Poule dEssai des Poulains, the French 2,000 Guineas.
MLB Picks: Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays MLB betting takes a look at the Boston Red Sox facing the Tampa Bay Rays as the AL East division rivals open a three-game series on Tuesday at Tropicana Field (7:10 pm ET, FOX, NESN). The Red Sox (39-26 SU) are officially the hottest team in Major League Baseball, winning nine straight and going 9-1 SU in their past 10 games. They lead the division by two games over the second-place New York Yankees, and by four over the Rays. Tampa Bay (35-30 SU) has been decent in recent games, going 6-4 SU in its past 10 and winning two in a row. Boston will start righthander Tim Wakefield, who is 3-1 with a 4.89 ERA this season.
As the U21 European Championships reaches its climax, it seems fitting that the two group winners Spain and Switzerland determine the outcome of a tournament sparked with debate. Spain survived a scare from Belarus to win 3-1 in extra time to secure their place and bookmakers make them hot favourites at 1/4 to win the competition.Online bookmakers offer free bets and offers as part of their introductory offers which may be used to bet on football, including the Under 21 European Championships Final between Spain and Switzerland.Spain’s under 21s have impressed throughout the 2011 U21 European Championships, following the mould set by the Spanish senior team and European Cup winners Barcelona.
Steve Cauthen was 18 years old when he won the American Triple Crown on Affirmed, and Lester Piggott was the same age when he rode his first Derby winner at Epsom in 1954. But even now that Saturdays post-race adrenalin rush has started to subside, it is possible to argue that in terms of its impact and the manner in which it was achieved, Mickaël Barzalonas victory on Pour Moi has no obvious precedent, in living memory at least.
Cauthen and Piggott were both teenaged sensations of some standing when they made their breakthroughs, Piggott having ridden his first winner at the age of 12.
Arizona Diamondbacks +160 @ Detroit Tigers -170 (Total: 7.5)
Justin Verlander has made a strong early season case for being the AL Starting Pitcher in the soon-approaching All-Star game. No-hitter aside, Verlander has been overpowering and dominant when at his best, sporting a microscopic WHIP of just 0.85. His personal record is 9-3, but on occasion the Tigers haven’t held up their end of the bargain, going just 10-6 in his 16 starts in 2011.
For Arizona, Joshua Collmentor isn’t a household name, but could be soon if he continues pitching the way he has early this season. I’m sure I’m not the only one who was taken a little aback glancing at tonight’s line and seeing Collmentor’s ERA nearly half a run lower than Verlander.
