Snooker: German Masters

[kevshat]

The second new snooker event in the space of a week begins on Wednesday. Will be interesting to see how this pans out as it looks like a normal ranking event format but played out over 5 days as opposed to 7 so players will be playing more than once a day on occasions. As ever with these ranking events, Eurosport have it covered :ok.

[RussP]

Re: Snooker: German Masters I'm starting early:lol. Going to take a few outsiders here as I think there are doubts aplenty surrounding the market leaders. J.Trump to win German Masters, 0.5pts EW @ 66/1 Betfred (1/2 odds 1-2) J.Trump to win 2nd quarter, 1pt @ 9/1 Betfred I'll stick with Judd again after taking him in the shootout. He played some decent stuff this weekend before losing to finalist Rob Milkins who potted a brilliant red to nose in front. What appeals to me this week is his ability to start quick as well as a draw I really like the look of. Hendry first up and, in the form he's in, Judd should take that out comfortably before facing Selby most likely next. For me, the Jester looked out of sorts this weekend despite getting to the last 16, and that follows a first round defeat at the Masters. If I'm honest, I think Higginson is the biggest danger to him winning the quarter. He has form too overseas, winning one of the EPTC events earlier this season so at a price that's way too big for a lad with his ability, I'll take the young gun to prevail here. M.Williams to win German Masters, 1pt EW @ 14/1 Betfred (1/2 odds 1-2) Sticking with the left handers, I'll have a bit of Mark J at 14's. Part of this bet is based on the price, the standout value amongst the favourites and the fact that Ronnie is the biggest threat in his quarter, yet I'm not sure what frame of mind he'll be in. I'm pretty sure Ronnie thought he was nailed on for the shootout so losing in the semi to a guy ranked 33 will have been a shock. In the last 3 major events, Williams has lost to the eventual winner (Ding in the Masters, Higgins in the final of the UK and Robbo in the World Open). That proves to me he's still in cracking form. I'm not concerned he only played once at the Shootout, losing to Higgins is nothing to be ashamed of. Should have a comfortable opener against, most likely, Anthony McGill and then it's Ronnie. If, as I suspect, the Rocket turns up in his recent disinterested manner, then Williams' price will look huge. R.Day to win German Masters, 0.5pts EW @ 66/1 Betfred (1/2 odds 1-2) R.Day to win 4th quarter, 1pt @ 12/1 Boylesports I'm not sure whether I've gone mad or not but I like the look of Ryan Day for this event. Murphy, Allen, Higgins, Ronnie & Robbo are the most likely opponents in his quest for the crown but I'm convinced this event will be full of shocks. Day comes here in really good form and he looks as though he's regaining the form that took him to number 5 in the world not too long ago. Edged out 9-8 to slow starter Murphy in the UK, this shorter format will suit Day in the first round rematch, and qualified for this with a whitewash over the Nugget. Beat Mark Allen and Graeme Dott in the Shootout so definitely cueing well. Saves his best for events overseas too so this could just suit him and I'll hope we can get a run for our money this week.