Water polo – Top teams battle for glory

There have been very few surprises in the men’s water polo World Championships since the opening day in Melbourne, when Canada shocked Romania.
The tournament has gone according to many, including Sport Investor’s, expectations, with the final four comprising Hungary, Serbia, Spain and Croatia.  Spain made the most work of their quarter-final, coming from behind in [...]

French Elections – Race Tightens As Bayrou Drops Away

With less than a month to go before the first ballot of the French Presidential Election on April 22nd, the race is beginning to tighten with the newsworthy rise of Francois Bayrou in the polls also looking to be faltering.
So, after the rude awakening of a first round socialist eviction last time round it looks [...]

Water Polo World Championships – Canada spring shock on opening day

On the opening day of the men’s water polo World Championhip, Canada sprung a major shock when they defeated Romania, ranked 6th in the world, 9-8 in a nail-biter.
The major powers in men’s water polo these days are of course Serbia & Montenegro, the defending World Champions, and Hungary, the defending Olympic Champions.
Serbia beat Hungary [...]

Cricket World Cup – Underrated Teams Clash

Two of Sport Investor’s bets to win the Cricket World Cup go head to head today in the Group A clash between New Zealand and Kenya.
Both these teams, whilst not without their weaknesses, are vastly overrated in a field without a standout team.  Australia and South Africa look like the teams to beat but neither [...]

Cricket World Cup – Sunday of shocks

Pakistan crashed out of the Cricket World Cup after just 6 days yesterday.  In a huge shock, fittingly on St Patrick’s weekend, Ireland prevailed by 3 wickets in a tense finish that put Trent Johnston’s men on the brink of qualification for the Super Eight.
Rankin took 3 wickets and the supremely intelligent Botha grabbed an [...]

Cheltenham Festival 2007 – Cheltenham Gold Cup Day Preview

The biggest day of the racing year is upon us.  The blue riband is once again up for grabs and, once again, we see whether a potential superstar can live up to his immense potential.  The Gold Cup revolves around Kauto Star.  Undoubtedly the best horse in the race but will his jumping hold out?  [...]

Patriots already looking tasty at 10/1

A few weeks ago, we discussed the early market for next year’s Superbowl champion in the NFL.  Our conclusion was that, with the possible exception of the Bills (now dependent on a quality solution to their running back situation), there wasn’t any value in risking any money so far in advance.
I know think that has [...]