Nick Shiambouros updates us on the NBA scene ahead of an intriguing weekend of b-ball action “Things could not be more competitive in both Conferences. There are a host of teams that have a legitimate chance of winning the title but only two dominate the betting. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers are both currently trading at 3.45 for the NBA championship.
Nick believes today’s 80/20 can triumph in a big field… Today’s 80/20 is Devil Water in the 14:10 at Ayr . This gelding put up an improved effort last time out when finishing third to Last Of The Bunch at Mussleburgh. Today he faces a big field but only a few horses have a realistic chance of winning. He could run well at a decent price. At present he is trading at 8.2 on the exchange.
Nick’s thoughts are at Carlisle today where his money is on a certain horse running in the 14:40. Today’s 80/20 is Mcmurrough in the 14.40 at Carlisle.This gelding finished a solid sixth to Boston Angel in January
Double figure odds available on today’s selection Today’s 80/20 is Gwyre in the 15.50 at Catterick . This four-year-old filly put in a creditable effort last time out when finishing second to Diklers Oscar at Newcastle. She has finished second in her last three starts but I do not believe her attitude is in question and she could run well at a decent price. At present she is trading at 11.0 on the exchange.
Nick Shiambouros heads to the North East for today’s 80/20… Today’s 80/20 is Pegasus Prince in the 16:20 at Newcastle. This gelding is slowly getting the hang of things and put up an improved effort last time out when finishing second to Bishops Heir at Kelso last month. I think he has more to offer and should be involved in the finish. At present he is trading at 6.2 on the exchange.
Stratford runner gets the 80/20 week under way… Today’s 80/20 is Slam in the 14.30 at Stratford . This Beat Hollow-gelding was a talented performer on the Flat and has some decent efforts to his name. Today this lightly raced individual makes his hurdles debut and is sure to have been well prepared by his conditioner.
Nick Shiambouros shares his secret with you… Today’s 80/20 is Secret Stash in the 14:15 at Kempton . This gelding put up a respectable effort last time out when finishing second to Fahrisee at Hereford. He looked the likely winner two hurdles from home but still finished a mile ahead of the third placed horse. I think he has more to offer and should run well. At present he is trading at 3.05 on the exchange.
Nick Shiambouros rounds up the latest news from the NBA before hunting down a pair of tips “In my opinion Durant should win the MVP award this year after his incredible season. This young man is averaging nearly 30 points per game and is one of the most explosive players in the game.” The Los Angeles Lakers were beaten 114-111 by a resilient Miami Heat team on Thursday evening. There were 31 lead changes in this very entertaining affair that was decided in overtime. As usual Dwyane Wade led the way for Miami with 27 points which delighted the home crowd. Kobe Bryant scored 39 points for Los Angeles but the rest of the team were not very productive on offense.
Could well-regarded hurdler do the business today? Today’s 80/20 is Ballyegan in the 14:45 at Newbury . This Sadlers’ Hall gelding won a point in Ireland last year in good style. He is held in some regard at home and holds a Cheltenham entry. I think he could be ready to do himself justice today and should run very well.At present he is trading at 6.0 on the exchange.
