LATEST COLUMNS
First Published 10/03/2010
The first race on Thursday's card for spread bettors to get stuck into is the Jewson Novices' Chase, which has only been going for the past five years.
First Published 10/03/2010
The format for the second day of the Cheltenham Festival changed last year when the National Hunt Chase was moved to the first race of the day, but the first really big spread betting heat will be the Neptune Investment Novices' Hurdle.
First Published 05/03/2010
The roar of the tapes going up at the start of the Supreme Novices' is enough to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end, but it is exactly the same for spread bettors sat at home on their laptops.
First Published 02/03/2010
If spread bettors were asked to pick the last eight of the FA Cup in August, I doubt there would have been many to select the teams that will do battle at the weekend.
First Published 23/01/2010
England's decisions off the field will have been the talking point for many spread bettors ahead of the tour of Bangladesh.
First Published 23/02/2010
Chelsea extended their lead at the top, after Manchester United slipped up at Everton and the Carlo Ancelotti's side made the most of their chances at Molineux.
First Published 17/02/2010
After the success of last year's Friday evening kick-off, Wales and France fans are treated to a repeat at the Millennium Stadium this year.
First Published 16/02/2010
Spread bettors will be debating whether this weekend has the potential to provide a few upsets, after some of the top sides return from their European trips.
First Published 10/02/2010
After what always feels like an eternity, the Champions League break is almost over and spread bettors can start preparing for one of the most eagerly anticipated knockout stages in several years.
First Published 09/02/2010
At this late stage in the Cup, it is surprising to see so few all-Premier League ties.
First Published 08/02/2010
The weather has claimed many National Hunt cards this winter, but horse racing spread bettors will be praying that Newbury gets the go ahead for Totesport Trophy day.
First Published 02/02/2010
The next installment of Premier League fixtures has been dubbed the 'Derby Weekend' which sees two of the country's biggest matches starting with Liverpool v Everton on Saturday lunchtime.
First Published 02/02/2010
The 44th installment of America's greatest sporting spectacle will take place on February 7th at Miami's Sun Life Stadium.
First Published 26/01/2010
The Autumn Tests must seem like a fair time ago but rugby union spread punters need not wait too much longer for the resumption of international action as the Six Nations Championship kicks off on 6th February.
First Published 25/01/2010
Only one Premier League match was played last weekend due to FA commitments so regular spread bettors on top flight matches will be relieved that there's a full fixture list this weekend.
First Published 25/01/2010
Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham promises to throw up plenty of clues for spread bettors ahead of the Prestbury Park showpiece in March.
First Published 22/01/2010
Whether Premier League clubs are planning for life without the FA Cup or with it - spread bettors will be gearing up for the next installment of league games.
First Published 19/01/2010
After a pretty uneventful opening afternoon of the FA Cup third round, two results caught spread bettors by surprise and rekindled the oft-mentioned romance of the FA Cup.
First Published 13/01/2010
Much to the disappointment of spread bettors, the adverse weather conditions had their wicked way again last week.
First Published 12/01/2010
After only two Premier League matches were given the go-ahead last weekend, spread bettors will be desperate for more football action this time around.
First Published 12/01/2010
Having dominated men's tennis through most of the Noughties, Roger Federer was a reliable choice for many spread punters who got with him along the way, and he shows little sign of slowing-up as the ATP Tour moves into a new decade.
First Published 07/01/2010
There is a golden opportunity for spread punters to not only start thinking about the football World Cup but also get a glimpse at some of the sides that will be present for the June tournament, as the African Cup of Nations kicks-off on 10th January.
First Published 06/01/2010
So the fourth and final Test is upon us and there is still plenty for spread bettors to get excited about.
First Published 05/01/2010
As always the festive fixtures provided much entertainment for spread bettors over a bitterly cold Christmas period.
First Published 23/12/2009
After ten years of ups and downs - and some fascinating matches for Sporting Index's spread punters to follow along the way - English cricket exited the noughties in rude health.
When Mondays become Saturdays!
First Published 23/12/2009
During football's crazy Christmas period Mondays become Saturdays with a full afternoon programme for spread bettors not only on Boxing Day, but also two days later.
Boxing Day Football - Priceless!
First Published 22/12/2009
So far, this season has been anything but predictable for spread bettors - and last weekend was no different with a number of bizarre results.
First Published 21/12/2009
The way the weather has been recently means we may be looking at a postponed Welsh National, but fingers crossed the temperatures begin to rise for what is one of the best handicaps of the season for spread bettors.
First Published 17/12/2009
As the four match Test series moves to Durban for the second instalment, those supporting England on the spreads will take heart that the side have only ever lost once in their 14 matches at Kingsmead.
First Published 16/12/2009
Spread bettors will have been surprised by last weekend's bizarre results, seeing as only one home side managed to claim three points – even with the likes of Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool on home turf.
First Published 16/12/2009
For many, Boxing Day is about terrible hangovers, turkey sandwiches and a sea of wrapping paper. For spread bettors, it is about Premier League football and the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park.
First Published 14/12/2009
After England's historic victory in the one dayers, spread punters can now turn their attention to the Test series starting on Wednesday 16th December at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.
First Published 01/12/2009
The monetary fortunes of Roman Abramovich and Sheikh Mansour, billionaire owners of Chelsea FC and Manchester City FC respectively, attract much speculation.
First Published 30/11/2009
The absence of Master Minded from the 30th renewal of the Tingle Creek Chase does not reduce the allure of the Sandown Park feature for spread bettors.
First Published 25/11/2009
Spread punters will hope that England's magnificent Ashes victory in the summer can be the catalyst for a great Test run.
A Great Footie Weekend? Defoe!
First Published 24/11/2009
It was another memorable Premier League weekend in what has already been a fascinating season for spread punters last time out.
First Published 20/11/2009
The National Hunt season is now in full flow and week after week there is top quality action for spread bettors to get stuck into, as the days rattle down to the Cheltenham Festival in March.
First Published 17/11/2009
Following a disappointing weekend for English sport, spread bettors will be glad that Premier League action returns on Saturday.
First Published 13/11/2009
While the two-game Twenty20 series serves well to whet the appetite of spread bettors, many of them will be delighted that England's tour of South Africa is edging closer towards the main event with the onset of the one day series.
First Published 10/11/2009
Fabio Capello has named his England squad for Saturday's glamour friendly against Brazil in Qatar, and the Italian maestro has recalled some old faces, including Darren Bent and Jermaine Jenas, but spread bettors must be careful as the squad is still missing some key players.
First Published 09/11/2009
As well as feasting their eyes on the likes of Denman, Kauto Star and Master Minded, jump racing fans can also look forward to the Paddy Power Gold Cup this month.
First Published 05/11/2009
After a summer of mixed fortunes across the different forms of the game, England's three-month tour of South Africa is sure to be a spectacle and send pulses into overdrive for spread bettors and TV viewers alike.
First Published 03/11/2009
Super Sunday's late kick-off sees Chelsea face Manchester United in a fixture that's bound to have spread bettors licking their lips.
First Published 03/11/09
Rugby Union's autumn tests kick off this weekend with an absolute cracker for spread betting fans as England take on old adversaries Australia at Twickenham.
First Published 27/10/2009
Goal machine Fernando Torres has scored nine league goals already this season, and looked superb last weekend, reportedly at only 80% fitness. Should he be any closer to peak condition, he is sure to scare the wits out of Fulham's centre-back pairing
First Published 27/10/2009
It will be a late night for the Sporting Index racing traders on Saturday 7th November, as the curtain closes on the 2009 flat season with the Breeders' Cup from Santa Anita.
First Published 25/09/2009
The curtain is beginning to close on the flat season, but the big autumn Derby trial that is the Racing Post Trophy will keep the spread betting public fully ensconced in flat racing for a few more days.
First Published 13/10/2009
Attention can now return to the Premier League after the international break. One of the most exciting games of the weekend looks to be Chelsea's trip to Villa Park for the Saturday lunch time kick off.
First Published 09/10/2009
The curtain comes down on England's World Cup qualification campaign and, no matter the result on Wednesday 14th November against Belarus; Fabio Capello will be looking ahead to the World Cup with confidence.
First Published 29/09/2009
Fabio Capello is expected to field a full strength side against Ukraine giving spread bettors and armchair fans - not to mention Croatia manager Slaven Bilic - the hope of seeing a competitive game in England's penultimate World Cup Qualifier.
Goal: Always Believe In Your Strikers
First Published 29/09/2009
Another 33 goals last weekend officially makes this top-flight campaign the highest scoring in over 40 years.
First Published 25/09/2009
The Premier League goal glut continued last weekend, much to the delight of the majority of buyers of total goals.
First Published 25/09/2009
"I'm not the greatest; I'm the double greatest. Not only do I knock ?em out, I pick the round." OK, so horses don't actually talk, but if they did you'd imagine Sea The Stars coming out with a quote like one of Muhammad Ali's gems.
First Published 15/09/2009
There will be plenty for punters to get their teeth into on the spread markets, headed by a mouth-watering Old Trafford Manchester derby at the top of the bill.
First Published 10/09/2009
The Sporting Index traders have priced up the outright Champions League win index and have installed the two big Spanish sides as the favourites.
First Published 08/09/2009
After an international induced Premier League hiatus, England's top tier returns with some standout games for spread punters to look forward to, featuring mouth-watering ties between North London and Manchester's finest.
First Published 08/09/2009
As the new NFL season approaches spread punters will be anticipating another fierce competition. Spread buyers looking for early value in Sporting Index's outright win index will be aware that plenty of sides are talking up their chances of making it to Miami on February 7th 2010 for Super Bowl XLIV.
First Published 01/09/2009
Head-to-head clashes between England and Croatia may be short on history, but they have provided spread bettors with fantastic action and enduring memories.
First Published 01/09/2009
When Sea The Stars powered clear of his rivals down the Epsom home straight, there were plenty of horse racing spread betting fans dreaming of seeing the Triple Crown won in the UK for the first time since Nijinsky in 1970.
First Published 25/08/2009
After the thrilling Test series win, England's second Ashes victory in a row on home soil, the rivalry moves on to the ODI format with the tourists looking for revenge.
First Published 24/08/2009
The Premier League has swung firmly back into action and spread bettors up and down the country have already enjoyed some tremendously exciting games.
First Published 24/08/2009
After England claimed The Ashes, Aussie now have the chance to seek revenge in the shortest most exciting form of the game.
First Published 19/08/2009
With the season only a few weeks old spread bettors will be looking forward to a battle between two of the country's biggest rivals at the end of August.
First Published 18/08/2009
Although they had waited a long summer for the big kick-off, football spread bettors were probably not expecting so much excitement on the Premier League's first weekend.
First Published 13/08/2009
England's humiliating defeat by an innings and 80 runs at Headingley, has left the Three Lions' Ashes dream hanging in the balance.
First Published 07/08/2009
England games against Holland always prompt a bitter-sweet trip down memory lane for Three Lions supporters and spread punters.
Ebor Meets Are A Little Bit Stronger
First Published 05/08/2009
The highlight of York's entire season - the famous Ebor Festival - was a complete washout last year and both racegoers and spread betting racing enthusiasts will be praying that the rain stays away this time.
First Published 27/07/2009
Those who have claimed that Test cricket is becoming boring are being forced to eat their words as the battle for the Ashes becomes ever more gripping.
First Published 28/07/2009
As the summer football drought draws to an end, spread bettors across the country will be excitedly anticipating the opening weekend's Premier League fixtures.
First Published 23/07/2009
Whether you are looking for some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere, or a mad horse racing spread bettor craving for top quality racing, Glorious Goodwood simply has it all.
First Published 22/07/2009
Now calculated in days and hours rather than months and weeks, the business end of pre-season is upon us as spread bettors countdown to the new Premier League season.
First Published 22/07/2009
The football season is fast approaching and serious soccer spread punters will already have begun to look beyond the big money transfers of the English top-flight to the Coca-Cola Championship, which this year, houses some of the biggest clubs since the League's inception.
First Published 15/07/2009
Those who have claimed that Test cricket is becoming boring are being forced to eat their words as the battle for the Ashes becomes ever more gripping.
First Published 15/07/2009
Some consider the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes to be the pinnacle of the UK flat racing season where the best three-year-olds take on their elders over the classic 1m4f trip.
First Published 13/07/2009
After the most thrilling finale to the 1st Test. England and Australia do it all again at Lord's on Thursday
First Published 10/07/2009
From 16th July the world's top golfers will compete for the 138th Open Championship at one of Scotland's most stunning yet challenging courses, the Ailsa Course, Turnberry
Turnberry Is Open For Business
First Published 06/07/2009
England's nail-biting 2-1 win over Australia in 2005 is the only time they have beaten the Aussies in a series in 20 years
First Published 24/06/2009
As Wimbledon fans come to terms with the fact that this year's Championships will be only the fourth in history to take place without the men's champion, Wimbledon 2009 spread betting punters will be taking another look at the form book now that there will not be the expected Rafael Nadal-Roger Federer rematch.
All Or Nothing For Geech's Boys
First Published 23/06/2009
Saturday's 26-21 defeat to South Africa in Durban was the Lions' sixth successive Test defeat, and it has left them side with a huge mountain to climb.
First Published 19/06/2009
The pinnacle of every British and Irish rugby player's career has arrived
First Published 17/06/2009
Hot on the heels of the AEGON Queen's Club Championships, the grass court season's blue riband event begins on Monday
First Published 12/06/2009
The champagne is on ice, the hats are on the hat stands and purses and wallets are bursting with cash for the biggest flat racing betting bonanza of the year
First Published 10/06/2009
With the 'Super-Eights' of the World Twenty20 just around the corner, there will be plenty to get excited about for spread bettors up and down the country
First Published 08/06/2009
England are sitting pretty on top of group six with a 100% record after six qualifying matches and patriotic spread bettors are beginning to hope that the Three Lions have turned a corner and could end 44 years of hurt in South Africa next summer
Can The Lions Maul The Springboks?
First Published 01/06/2009
After a sub-par first outing the and Irish Lions Sporting Index traders have made South Africa even bigger outright spread favourites for the series over the British and Irish Lions
First Published 27/05/2009
An epic domestic season reaches its climax this Saturday with the FA Cup final between Everton and Chelsea.
First Published 22/05/2009
With both Manchester United and Barcelona clinching their domestic titles with a week to spare, all eyes can now focus on the Champions League final in Rome.
First Published 20/05/2009
The biggest event in domestic rugby takes place in Edinburgh this Saturday
First Published 13/05/2009
London Irish take on the might of the Leicester Tigers in the Guinness Premiership Final on Saturday at Twickenham
First Published 11/05/2009
England follow up their fantastic opening series win at the Riverside on Thursday
First Published 29/04/2009
The final of the 2009 World Championships brings the snooker season to a climax over the Bank Holiday Weekend
First Published 27/04/2009
One of the oldest rivalries in English football takes on a European direction on Wednesday
First Published 17/04/2009
The world's biggest soap opera comes to Shanghai this weekend
Semi Excitement For Fergie And Arsene
First Published 14/04/2009
Hope remains for United and Arsenal despite first leg draws
First Published 07/04/2009
It's the fifth successive year that Chelsea and Liverpool have met in the Champions League
First Published 03/04/2009
The first major of the year will be the most anticipated of the season
First Published 02/04/2009
Can the return of yet another Geordie legend revive the Newcastle fortunes?
First Published 31/03/2009
Capello's England will have one foot in South Africa if they beat Ukraine
First Published 19/03/2009
Spread bettors will once again be gearing themselves up for the weekend's Premier League fixtures
First Published 18/03/2009
The World's Most Glamorous Sport Returns To BBC This Season
First Published 18/03/2009
Will it be another series of torment for Andrew Strauss and the boys?
First Published 17/03/2009
The heat is on as the Six Nations championship is now between Ireland and Wales
First Published 16/03/2009
Punters can get stuck into football action from all divisions this week
First Published 13/03/2009
Kauto Star bids to become the first horse to ever regain his Gold Cup crown having lost it, when he takes on last year's winner Denman
First Published 13/03/2009
Twickenham sees action for the first time since the tournament began last month.
First Published 11/03/2009
All four English clubs have a decent chance of progressing following three wins and a draw from the opening four games.
First Published 11/03/2009
The two most successful clubs in English history meet at Old Trafford
First Published 05/03/2009
The show must go on, and England will be keen to impress in advance of the summer's Ashes series
First Published 04/03/2009
The best four days in the racing calendar are nearly upon us as punters from Kilmarnock to Kildare will shortly make their way in droves to Prestbury Park
First Published 27/02/2009
Can United add trophy number two to this season's collection?
First Published 25/02/2009
Bridgetown track looks a belter for batting
First Published 23/02/2009
Excitement mounts as Europe's big guns come face to face
First Published 20/02/2009
A week of dry weather means horse racing spread bettors can look forward to a Saturday afternoon of top quality jumps action
First Published 19/02/2009
The European Tour takes a trip down under for the Johnnie Walker Classic at The Vines resort in Perth
Johnnie Walker Classic Preview
First Published 18/02/2009
The UEFA Cup swings back into action this week
First Published 13/02/2009
Most will be looking to Saturday's highlight at Haydock
First Published 13/02/2009
Massive ties await for British quartet
First Published 13/02/2009
Britain's two brightest managers clash at Goodison
Six Nations more competitive than ever
First Published 28/01/2009
Anyone can spring a surprise in the tournament this year
Merseyside Rivals Set To Clash
First Published 02/01/2008
Merseyside Rivals Set To Clash
First Published 02/12/2008
The Reds haven't won in the league at Arsenal since 2000
First Published 02/12/2008
Liverpool & Everton meet twice in seven days
England & World Champions in Rematch
First Published 13/05/2008
England meet World Champions South Africa at Twickenham on 22nd November
US Presidential Election Special
First Published 03/10/2008
The elections are taking place on Tuesday, 4th November but for Obama and Senator John McCain, it is the final fence in a campaign that has been going on for nearly two years now.
United start defence of their European Crown
First Published 11/09/2008
United start defence of their European Crown but have one eye on showdown with Chelsea.
United hope for another win at biggest rivals
First Published 03/09/2008
Manchester United head to Anfield to face their biggest rivals Liverpool, in the first big clash of the new season.
England ready for Double Header
First Published 01/09/2008
England kick off their World Cup 2010 qualifying campaign with a double away header against minnows Andorra and Croatia, the team that eliminated them from qualifying for the 2008 European championship.
United Held As Rivals Draw First Blood
First Published 01/09/2008
Premiership and European Champions Manchester United once again struggled on Opening Day after been held 1-1 at home by a gutsy Newcastle.
First Published 21/08/2008
Total humiliation, something that England would have been hoping to inflict, but instead it's now something they are desperately trying to avoid.
South Africa Hammer England At Headingly
First Published 19/08/2008
Michael Vaughan's men were given a cricketing lesson in four painful days in Leeds.
England held to Frustrating draw by gutsy South Africans
First Published 12/08/2008
Despite a fantastic first three days at Lords, England couldn't get the job done against a resistant South African side in the first test.
First Published 08/08/2008
It's been a thrilling couple of weeks at SW19 and it culminated Sunday evening in what may go down as one of the greatest matches of all time.
Spain Triumph Over Germany To Win Euro 2008
First Published 04/08/2008
After 44 years, Spain finally has another major tournament Trophy to celebrate.
First Published 13/05/2008
Martin Johnson has named six uncapped players in his squad for England's two-Test tour of New Zealand.
First Published 13/05/2008
Chelsea have made their first big-money signing of the summer with the £16.2m capture of right back Jose Bosingwa
First Published 13/05/2008
Manchester United wrapped up the Premier League title with victory at Wigan whilst Chelsea fell at the final hurdle.
First Published 13/05/2008
Matthew Hoggard has been recalled to the England squad for the forthcoming Test series against New Zealand.
Fans Ready for Sunday Title Decider
First Published 13/05/2008
There's no doubting where the eyes of the football betting fans will be this week as the Premier League draws to a close.
First Published 13/05/2008
Andrew Flintoff's injury comeback took another blow as he was dismissed for a second duck in Lancashire's championship match with Durham.
First Published 13/05/2008
Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra has denied that the club have made a decision on the future of Sven-Goran Eriksson.
First Published 13/05/2008
Bradford Bulls and Leeds Rhinos have ended their dispute over the transfer of Rugby Union convert Iestyn Harris.
First Published 13/05/2008
Dwain Chambers has not been offered a contract by Rugby League club Castleford after completing a four week trial.
