Tuesday, January 17, 2012

The Joker back in business

Not a great week-end with only 4 punts winning out of 7, with 1 void and 2 losses. The big guns of Barcelona, Real, and Manchester teams won, but Juventus could only draw for a void, while Fiorentina and Valencia got shocking losses at home.

It's been a quiet last few days on the racing and football front. The news that So You Think is being considered for a Dubai World Cup bid is interesting. He'll be a deserving big favourite if he starts the race. I just cannot see a horse at this time that will have the class to challenge him. But this is more than 2 months away, so I'll get to that in due time.

Havre de Grace won the coveted Horse of the Year Eclipse award yesterday night. Truth be told, last year's racing form in the US was sketchy at best. There was no superstar or horse to be mentioned in the same breath as Zenyatta or Curlin. Havre de Grace is a deserving winner but she's no Zenyatta.

The Australian Open started this week and I cannot see past Djokovic here. He's just a step above the rest and his fans will be feel assured that he has kept last year's form after his first game yesterday. Chances are he will add another Major in a fortnight, and what looks certain is that he will at least reach the final. I cannot see Andy Murray blocking his way to get there. So that's the recommendation.

To Reach Final: Djokovic

2 comments:

  1. My only misgiving is the heat. There are forecasts of 40+ degrees once more, and whilst I accept that his regular defaulting days are probably past him, he does suffer in the heat more than Federer and Nadal.

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    1. Yes, I also cannot see Nole abandoning a Major match; he'll continue even on one leg. He's got the mental upperhand on Nadal, Fed and Murray which makes him that hard to beat. Possibly the heat could play a role, but it will make it hard on everyone else. Good point to consider though.

      JM

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