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Sastre to power up the Alps? Tour de France betting

So Alberto Contador is now 4/11 to win the Tour de France, and he’s probably just about the right value at those odds. However, if you’re looking for an alternative bet, then Carlos Sastre is 33/1 and he loves the Alps - there’s every chance he’s been saving himself for the last week, which will really separate the wheat from the chaff.

published: 19th July 2009 in News / Blog full article / comment »

Paddy Power to refund bets on Lance Armstrong if he fails a drugs test

Good old Paddy Power - I like this one. They’ll refund any money placed on Lance Armstrong if he fails a drugs test in this year’s Tour de France. The betting is hotting up, and the sensible money is on Contador, who could dominate the Tour for many years to come, he’s that good. But can Armstrong beat him with one last hurrah?

published: 2nd July 2009 in News / Blog full article / comment »