Sir Puntalot Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 1st & 2nd Round Draw (Friday) http://www.planetdarts.co.uk/article.asp?id=273352&Nv=1 3rd, 4th & 5th Round Draw (Saturday) http://www.planetdarts.co.uk/article.asp?id=283117&Nv=1 The UK Open starts tomorrow evening. This year they have decided to draw up to the 5th Round. Which has changed my main tip! Ronnie Baxter is playing probably the best darts of his career, and was someone who I would have said to back. However, he will play Phil Taylor in the 4th Round, turning the 33/1 into a very poor price. Should Taylor get through that, he will probably play Kevin Painter in Round 5. Therefore, this could be a good tournament to back a few outsiders knowing that Taylor could be gone early with the short format in the early rounds. Here are 10 who could be in the shake up on Sunday Mark Walsh - Has a tough 4th Round against Mark Dudbridge, but I fancy him to get through that and do very well this weekend. 100/1 Steve Beaton - Could have a good tournament. Between him and Burnett for a last 16 spot. 100/1 Lionel Sams - Is apparently playing well, and doesn't have the toughest draw in the world. 150/1 Mark Holden - Seems to have got over his dartitus, and again doesn't have a draw that will scare him. 200/1 Denis Ovens - This is the kind of tournament he likes. Should beat Alex Roy, and go on from there. 66/1 Colin Monk - Has a nice looking draw. Should be in last 16. 100/1 Peter Manley - Is playing very well, and if he can win his 4th Round match I fancy him to go very close. 25/1 Roland Scholten - Also playing well. The defending champion should get to the Sunday. 25/1 Erik Clarys - A very hard player to beat. Would suprise me if he didn't make the last 16. 200/1 Richie Burnett - Is supposed to be playing well again, and at this price is worth a look. 300/1 Eddie Lovely - I back him every time, because I know how good he is! Would play Peter Manley in Round 4, but Manley has made it well known that he doesn't like playing his 1st game against someone who has already played. Winner of that game will go very deep. 400/1 There's also a certain Gary Blades at 1000/1, who i'd avoid! :lol There are a few match bets i'd recommend, but i'd like to see a few more bookies put their odds up first. Will be back with those later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Puntalot Posted June 9, 2005 Author Share Posted June 9, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts Gaz Blades made the post above but is having a few probs at the mo, so I posted it for him. 1000/1 Gaz ? Are you good value ?;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB80 Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 (edited) . Edited February 19, 2020 by GB80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepBlueDevilFish Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts Unfortunately Gaz lost his first round match 4 - 3. Bad luck Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Andy Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts Never seen anything like it.. The Power, 7-1 down to John Part The Power comes back to win 11-10 :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereoman Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts John Part lost it. Very strange stuff these past two weeks. Roland Scholten let Phil off the hook and John Part did it just. Betting in-running punters must love Phil Taylor (I certainly don't). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Andy Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts He did stereo, the writing was on the wall well before the deciding leg, Part had his chances though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereoman Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts Well you couldn't have written it better. The quarter-final draw: * Alex Roy 7/4 vs Peter Manley 2/5 * Colin Osbourne 11/4 vs Roland Scholten 2/9 * Mark Walsh 4/6 vs Erik Clarys 11/10 * Chris Mason 2/1 vs Phil Taylor 1/3 I wouldn't be surprised if money went on Chris Mason to beat Phil Taylor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapdash Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts Four out of eleven of Gaz Blades' long priced each-way outright bets have made it to the last eight, including a 200/1 and a 100/1 shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapdash Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts I don't have Sky, and I can't find results on the web, so I just have Betfair's prices to go on. Have Manley and Scholten won their quarter-finals? In which case Gaz is guaranteed three in the last four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereoman Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts Wow. 1/3 was a gift for Phil as he thumps Chris 11-1! Semi-final draw: * Roland Scholten 11/2 vs. Phil Taylor 1/12 * Peter Manley 4/11 vs. Mark Walsh 15/8 Outright odds: * Phil Taylor 1/7 * Peter Manley 13/2 * Roland Scholten 10/1 * Mark Walsh 20/1 Yeah, very well done Gaz. If you put Manley or Walsh each-way, you're guaranteed some sort of payday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapdash Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts Yep, on sports-punter.com he tipped Manley, Walsh and Scholten each-way (two places, 1/2 the odds) at 25/1, 100/1 and 25/1 respectively. Most of the bookies don't accept big bets on these outright bets, and since Manley and Walsh were the only ones of his eleven tips that I managed to bet a decent amount on, I'm feeling pretty happy. Nice one, Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ell Ess Dee Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts Taylor yet again, another 9 darter,, Greatest sportsman ever lived, absolutely unbelievable.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abookiesworstnightmare Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts absolutely amazing :clap , indeed imo the greatest sportsman ever, no one has dominated their sport as much or for as long as he has. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abookiesworstnightmare Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts but he better not do it again i have scholten +7 legs :sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereoman Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts Jesus! I don't know what Gaz's outlay was (can't have been more than a few hundred quid surely?) but there you go, miracles do happen. If Walsh can somehow beat Taylor, you'll be well into profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Puntalot Posted June 12, 2005 Author Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts Here's hoping Gaz. :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapdash Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts I had enough each-way on Walsh (following Gaz's advice) that I'm dancing round the living room right now. Actually, every time I win a fiver I dance round the living room. Thanks, Gaz. I owe you one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Puntalot Posted June 12, 2005 Author Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts Gaz gets 50/1 for the each part of his bet anyway, which is 100pts - now for the other 200pts. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapdash Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts Yes. Now I wouldn't presume to give Gaz advice on darts tipping, but here's some advice on money management on sports-punter.com ... Don't! Betting in real life it makes sense to limit your stakes on long-shots, 'cos otherwise you could wipe out your betting bank while you're waiting for that winner. But on sports-punter.com you couldn't care less if you lose bucket-loads in the short term, so long as you win in the long term. So if it's worth tipping, it's worth tipping at maximum stakes. So what are these namby-pamby 2 point each-way bets for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereoman Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts LOL! From SKybet: 1st Dart of Match? * Fat 20 - 13/8 * Thin 20 - 5/2 * Treble 20 - 12/5 * Other - 5/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapdash Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts Have they priced up all the other darts of the match as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereoman Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts Nah, but they have priced up the finishing double of each leg: 20 or 10 - evens 16 or 8 - 5/2 Other - 21/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Puntalot Posted June 12, 2005 Author Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts Yes. Now I wouldn't presume to give Gaz advice on darts tipping, but here's some advice on money management on sports-punter.com ... Don't! Betting in real life it makes sense to limit your stakes on long-shots, 'cos otherwise you could wipe out your betting bank while you're waiting for that winner. But on sports-punter.com you couldn't care less if you lose bucket-loads in the short term, so long as you win in the long term. So if it's worth tipping, it's worth tipping at maximum stakes. So what are these namby-pamby 2 point each-way bets for? It's a good point slapdash, I suppose we're not always as brave as you, and you kind of feel obliged to reduce your stakes on a long shot, although that is the wrong attitude, but I do it also. :\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB80 Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 (edited) . Edited February 19, 2020 by GB80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapdash Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Re: UK Open Darts Gaz, I was half-joking about the sports-punter thing (although if you had tipped the maximum on all your selections so far you'd be in 5th place now). But I agree that if somebody is following your tips, it's helpful for them to have some indication of the level of confidence. In my own case I don't have the foggiest idea which of my tips I should be more confident of, so these moral considerations don't arise and I just put the maximum allowed 5 points E-W on all of them. Anyway, great tipping! I'm looking forward to the day you tip yourself for maximum stakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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