http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-itrsquos-too-bad-if-you-lose-out-on-tote-14565519.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-itrsquos-too-bad-if-you-lose-out-on-tote-14565519.html?r=RSS <p> Many punters like betting on the Tote, especially when it comes to big priced runners, but it pays to take note of the particular meeting in question as it can backfire big time. </p> The Punter Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:54 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-french-have-the-trap-set-for-irish-exit-14565521.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-french-have-the-trap-set-for-irish-exit-14565521.html?r=RSS <p> Giovanni Trapattoni and Robbie Keane may be full of optimism about the Republic of Ireland qualifying for the World Cup finals in South Africa. But talking the talk and walking the walk are two different things and in reality, it looks curtains for the boys in green. </p> The Punter Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:11 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-kauto-star-has-grounds-to-be-fancied-for-chase-victory-14565520.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-kauto-star-has-grounds-to-be-fancied-for-chase-victory-14565520.html?r=RSS <p> Gold Cup king Kauto Star makes his seasonal debut in Saturday's Betfair Chase at Haydock and has been given an early-bird price of 11-10 to win win the race for a third successive time. </p> The Punter Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-orsquogradyrsquos-tranquil-to-leave-nicholls-all-at-sea-14557906.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-orsquogradyrsquos-tranquil-to-leave-nicholls-all-at-sea-14557906.html?r=RSS <p> Cheltenham's Open meeting on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, heralds the effective start of the jumps season. </p> The Punter Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:51 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-x-factor-has-twin-agenda-to-boost-figures-14557908.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-x-factor-has-twin-agenda-to-boost-figures-14557908.html?r=RSS <p> If anyone had any doubts about the goings-on within X Factor, surely those were removed at the weekend when Simon Cowell decided to save the Dublin terrible twosome John and Edward in the showdown against one-time favourite to win outright Lucie Jones. </p> The Punter Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:34 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-david-can-make-haye-in-glamour-division-14557890.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-david-can-make-haye-in-glamour-division-14557890.html?r=RSS <p> It was not a fight for pugnacious pugilists but new WBA heavyweight champion David Haye gave an exquisite example of the sweet science in defeating Russian giant Nikolay Valuev. </p> The Punter Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:08 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-europeans-set-for-breeders-cup-success-14548700.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-europeans-set-for-breeders-cup-success-14548700.html?r=RSS <p> The Breeders&rsquo; Cup meeting is racing&rsquo;s equivalent to golf&rsquo;s Ryder Cup. </p> The Punter Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:37:20 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-orsquobrien-waking-up-to-rip-van-winklersquos-potential-14548699.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-orsquobrien-waking-up-to-rip-van-winklersquos-potential-14548699.html?r=RSS The Punter Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:36:11 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-rooneys-new-baby-all-set-to-go-places-14548696.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-rooneys-new-baby-all-set-to-go-places-14548696.html?r=RSS <p> Kai is a unisex Hawaiian name meaning &lsquo;ocean&rsquo; so it&rsquo;s hard to guess the thinking of Coleen and Wayne Rooney in selecting this name for their new baby boy. </p> The Punter Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:31:27 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-saints-alive-the-new-kid-on-the-block-14544057.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-saints-alive-the-new-kid-on-the-block-14544057.html?r=RSS <p> As one star passes over the horizon into legendary status, another potential great shoots across racing&rsquo;s firmament. </p> The Punter Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:56 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-smithrsquos-punt-for-elusive-million-14544059.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-smithrsquos-punt-for-elusive-million-14544059.html?r=RSS <p> One person won&rsquo;t have been too happy at the performance of St Nicholas Abbey last Saturday. </p> The Punter Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:47 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-bank-on-vidic-seeing-red-again-14544060.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/the-punter/the-punter-bank-on-vidic-seeing-red-again-14544060.html?r=RSS <p> On paper Liverpool are not out of the Premier League title race after Sunday&rsquo;s crucial 2-0 win over Man United. </p> The Punter Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:03 +0000