Category Archives: sport

horses

Won £46 on the Grand National yesterday (including getting bet back), for an each-way bet on Liberthine, that came in fifth. I didn’t realise that they pay for 1st – 5th positions, with an each-way bet, now. Flatmate’s girlfriend won … Continue reading

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golf

One of the best putts I’ve seen, from the Masters 2007, by Rory Sabbatini: Youtube.

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not the best place

Watched the rugby in a pub in Wales on Saturday. For an English fan (though most of family has Welsh links) – it wasn’t the best place to be, when they won! Light-hearted banter…. I have an idea for a … Continue reading

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promising

Looks like the England rugby team have the seeds of a good team, lots of options at number 10 now, so not quite the reliance on Wilkinson anymore. Mind you – France didn’t really turn up for the game, which … Continue reading

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dismal rugby

Pretty dismal performance from England at the weekend, though I was kind of expecting it – given the form of Ireland. I could not believe the Scotland Italy game – how exactly did Italy score three tries in the first … Continue reading

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Rugby 7s

Watched the highlights from New Zealand today. Can’t believe it’s two months since I was in Dubai watching the 7s there. Also two months since I fractured my arm (radial head); wish it would stop cracking (like when you crack … Continue reading

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Six Nations

Well, at last – a decent performance from the England team. Harry Ellis and Jonny Wilkinson both deserved the man of the match award, but I guess Jonny’s performance was more outstanding, considering all that he has gone through. In … Continue reading

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