11/28/2008 - Shenzhen, China (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Spanish team of Miguel Angel Jimenez and Pablo Larrazabal fired an impressive, nine-under 63 in Friday's foursomes format to move atop the leaderboard after the second round of the World Cup.
Spain finished 36 holes at 17-under 127 and is four ahead at Mission Hills Golf Club.
Overnight leader Germany, with Martin Kaymer and Alex Cejka, only managed a three-under 69 on Friday. It fell into a tie for second place with the Australian tandem of Brendan Jones and Richard Green at minus-13. The Australian pair shot a 68 on Friday.
Sweden, perhaps the most talented team in the competition with sixth-ranked Robert Karlsson and 12th-ranked Henrik Stenson, posted a five-under 67 and is alone in fourth at 12-under 132.
"We hit some really good shots and made some really good putts," said Stenson. "There is still a long way to go but hopefully we can reel Spain in."
Good luck with that chore.
Spain birdied the par-three second hole, but really vaulted up the leaderboard when Larrazabal knocked the team's second to 15 feet at the par-five third. Jimenez drained the eagle putt and Spain was atop the leaderboard.
The Spanish duo birdied the fifth, seventh and ninth holes to continue its fine form. Another birdie at the 10th got Spain to 16-under par for the championship.
Spain birdied the 11th and was four ahead on the leaderboard.
After a miscue at the par-five 15th that led to a bogey, Larrazabal ran home a long birdie putt at the 16th. That birdie reclaimed a four-shot cushion for Spain in its attempt for a first victory in this tournament since 1984.
"We complemented very well today on the golf course," said Jimenez. "We didn't have any mistakes, except at hole number 15 where we made a bogey. Apart from that we played well. We enjoyed ourselves and that is very important."
The American team of Ben Curtis and Brandt Snedeker shot a three-under 69 and is tied with the Irish duo of Graeme McDowell and Paul McGinley, who teamed for 68 on Friday. Those two countries came in at 11-under 133.
Japan posted a 68 on Friday and is alone in seventh at minus-10, which is one shot better than Canada, which carded a one-under 71 in Friday's foursomes round.
Korea's two-under 70 got them into ninth place at minus-six.
India (72), Finland (70) and The Philippines (72) share 10th at five-under 139.
Scotland, last year's winning country, struggled to a one-over 73 on Friday and is 17th at minus-three.
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MySportsbook.com and Kentucky Derby Offer Bonuses
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According to MySportsbook.com, the favorites for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky are: Curlin (+250); Street Sense (+500); Scat Daddy (+700); Circular Quay (+750); and Nobiz Like Shobiz (+800).
Derby organizers announced this week that there will be a $1-million bonus at the 2007 Kentucky Derby odds if the first-place horse wins by more than 6 1/2 lengths – the margin of Barbaro's victory last year. The bonus would be divided Saturday among the winning trainer, jockey, owner and a charity, with each receiving 25 percent. The designated charity is the Barbaro Memorial Fund.
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Meanwhile, the Derby favorite – Curlin – is going against the odds this year. It's been 125 years since Apollo won after skipping his 2-year-old season, and not since Regret in 1915 has such a lightly seasoned horse worn the blanket of red roses.
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American Idol odds : Blake Lewis the Early Standout
An important American Idol betting lines recap from February 20 Guys episode. The 12 men came out flat overall with Blake Lewis appearing to have the early edge after the first hour and a half.
Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off. Randy was not impressed though. Paula thought he started off fantastic. "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either.
Brandon was a little pitchy according to Randy and Paula agreed. Simon said he was a good singer but the song was "too safe" and he needs to make an impact. He was listed at +1200 odds or $1200 paid out on a $100 bet should he win the competition.
Big favorite Sundance came in with a flat version of "Knights in White Satin" and the judges let him have it, including Paula. Randy claimed the song was out of pitch throughout.
Korean American - and a Jenny Woo favorite - Paul Kim was up next. Another pitchy flat one but Randy said he still liked his potential. Kim at +3000 odds was said to have sung a "third rate version of that (George Michael) song" according to Simon Cowell. He sang "Careless Whisper".
22 year old Chris Richardson was up next. He was listed with +1100 odds coming in. He got the best response from the judges though Simon did not believe the vocal was that great.
Nick was boring and pitchy. Simon didn't think he was that bad though and predicted he would be back next week. Nick Pedro was a big +3000 dog coming into this competition.
Beat boxer Blake Lewis was listed with early +1000 odds or $1000 payout on a $100 bet if he were to become the next American Idol winner odds . These of course were the early odds. He was considered original for picking an "odd song". He did not beat box and the judges felt it was the best vocal of the night.
Sanjaya came in as the second biggest favorite after Chris Sligh but his performance Tuesday night was not very good.
Chris Sleigh was the early favorite at +450 odds. Great voice and a great sense of humor. He's a real standout. Randy felt it was on point but maybe ahead of the chorus a little bit. Simon Cowell said he felt like he was in some "sort of weird student gig".
Jared Cotter followed. He was listed with +2000 odds early on to win the competition. The judges felt he needs to take more risks but looked good.
22-year old AJ Talbado, who has tried out for American Idol five times, was up next. "Kind of a theme park performance" said Simon. Though the judges felt he performed okay. Simon did feel AJ might be better than he originally thought.
Phil - this season's military favorite - came into this competition with +1200 odds to win the competition. He was the last to perform. He was certainly strong enough to get through this stage of the competition and perhaps the best one after a shaky start.
Tomorrow night, the ladies perform and I sure hope they do a better job than the boys. Check out all the American Idol betting odds here.
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