Russian Open 24-27 july

gecko6 · At Stud Read My Blog! Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 3817

off to Moscow this wk and a relatively low-key event - decent course and a nice prize fund nonetheless

Le Meridien course is under 7,200 yards and par 72, tree-lined, water on a few holes and generally requires accuracy with tee-shots... winner last yr was Per-Ulrik Johansson who resurrected his career with an impressive -23 over the 4 rounds

briefly, not an event for dabbling in really as you could pick any one of 50 or 100 to win I guess... very open indeed... however, a few that appeal to me >

robert-jan DERKSEN > odds are skinny to say the least...missed last 3 cuts but was 6th in BMW before that - had a 2nd in Asian Open so may appreciate being in a low-quality field - 2nd here last yr so presumably likes the course... 22/1 though just looks too tight for someone who isn't in prime form

maartin LAFEBER > appeared on leaderboards a bit recently then faded into top 50...has been top 50 in last 6 events with a top 15 at European Open - could be a reasonable shout at 28/1

danny WILLETT > odds are horribly low as he's just 28/1 with one firm, 43 on Betfair... mentioning him as I think he could be a great prospect but still early days for him playing in his first few events... if he clicks he could shoot very low but can't believe his odds... if he was 100/1 then I would be backing him for sure - has v good stats and could start well but one for the future probably

robert DINWIDDIE > missed a couple of cuts but then had a decent 6th in Scottish Open - was 3rd in Asian Open earlier in season - odds again arent great as just 25/1 but a good chance

fredrik ANDERSSON HED > showed well in Scottish Open and was going nicely until final round 73 pushed him down the l/board... might be a bit wild for this course but if he clicks, could go very well at 46

* few others that caught my eye are Ed Molinari 150/1 (tot esport) Chowrasia 150/1 (various), top putter...and Fichardt 200/1 (tot esport)

but doubt I will do much on this event other than v small stakes on probably LAFEBER, DINWIDDIE & HED - may trade the others mentioned at longer odds

good luck all

lochinvar · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:24 pm Post subject:

Has anyone mentioned an injury scare Gecko? Not the Luke Donald type where you cannot play but .... Laughing

Am still licking my wounds from The Open / July so far, so will give you my thoughts /selections tomorrow which you can then Lay for probable profit. I wont be getting too involved, thats for sure.

gecko6 · At Stud Read My Blog! Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 3817

you old cynic... tend to agree though...

this aint a big betting event for sure...

stamina · Group 3 Class Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 76

after so many near misses, its time to win.
the russian open is a difficult one and would advise small stakes.
checking the past 5 yrs history i have decided mikael lundberg is the value bet at 40s. his course form in the past 3 yrs is 3rd 1st and 11th.
david drysdale has good course form to and also available at 40s.
christian nilsson is my other pick.

the man in form is marcus brier 14/1 fav but those odds are far to short.

others who i think would figure

tom whitehouse. hed anderson. gary murphy

des smyth 66s senior open.

jaw101 · Group 2 Class Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 181

Save your money this week and bet small.

Have backed,Derksen, dinwiddie,foster,lara and siem.

Will watch and back more after rnd 1

good luck all

gecko6 · At Stud Read My Blog! Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 3817

top stuff stamina...lundberg flying...joint leader currently halfway thru round 2

(i had thought about him and after you mentioned him i dabbled on Betfair, got him at 60 so laid him off a bit now as he's about 7.0 Very Happy

)

dinwiddie and andersson hed both tied 6th currently too... fichardt did well yesterday as he was 5th overnight

lara nilsson derksen drysdale all featuring too so more top OLBG tipping guys!

notice robert rock again appearing early on.. good for trading he is as recently he's got off to flyers then faded away...

gecko6 · At Stud Read My Blog! Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 3817

willett -4 after 6 so hopefully a good round from him today... although Betfair market has hardly any cash in it for this event.

lochinvar · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:47 pm Post subject:

Think I must have angered the golf tipping and poker gods somehow this month. Have Kako Roope who was joint leader after first round, shoots 73 second round doh. Echenique started yesterday with 3 birdies then shoots 7 on the 17th and may miss the cut. Got Romero in seniors who is letting his lead slip. Angela Park was T2 in Evian but is slipping (not as bad as Ochoa tho) and the one Canadian I don't pick is joint leader, just hope Kims class prevails.
And poker well, Rivered, rivered etc etc.

Great tipping with Lundberg and Rock guys, hope they come 2nd and 3rd to Roope but youv'e probably laid some off.

Gecko, are you starting that blog idea mentioned by Swash? How can we contribute and if so, am more than willing to help out if needed.

swashbuckler · Classic Winner Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 527

hi all
did not post any selections this week(or should that be Lay selections Cheeky

) as i still had a bad hangover from the open.garcia did a lot of damage to my pockets Mad

.have done perm bets in group and match bets this week so i will be glad just to have my bets still going on saturday morning Fingers Crossed

thats the way my luck has been going lately.
just looking at the russian open now and i see D.Willett is -8 for his round after 14 holes with two par 5s still to come. looking good for a Lay at least gecko Win

and stamina ,lundberg also doing very well Win

good tipping lads

stamina · Group 3 Class Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 76

nice scoring today from lundberg. think around 20 under will win this.long way to go still anyones. dissapointed with drysdale going so well then drop drops. i do expect a low score from nilsson tomorrow hopefully.
willet has a serious future in this game makes birdies for fun.

gecko6 · At Stud Read My Blog! Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 3817

gecko6 · At Stud Read My Blog! Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 3817

lara showing well in final round - well done JAW... good stuff... currently leading

great to see all the yougsters up there - the likes of willett, moul, barham all paint a positive future picture - I'm a bit fed up of the old guard to be honest - we need some new young guys who want to win and have a crack at it... Ive mentioned willett a few times and i think he will be a star but therea re others too... worth watching these guys