Although not a huge fan of motor racing (for that read Formula 1, NASCAR, touring, etc.), I did get a laugh out of this prank pulled by Jeff Gordon on an unsuspecting car salesman – and then increasing the ante by duping a person who called the first video a fake. By the time he was finished, Gordon proved it was no fake!
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Wednesday rant – MLB and buying wins
In what endeavour would you be responsible for spending in excess of $203 million, have little or nothing to show for it results wise and still be in a job? In baseball that’s where. How does Brian Cashman, General Manager and Senior Vice President of the New York Yankees retain his job? The Yankees, who have all but been eliminated from post season play, have currently won 81 games. When viewed against their payroll (second highest in MLB), they pay about $2.5 million per win. The concept of ‘buying wins’ was adopted by Billy Beane and brought to the public’s attention in the book and film, Moneyball. By comparison, the other New York team, the Mets get better value for money as they pay about $1.17 million per win spending less in payroll and winning nearly as many games as the Yankees.
Probably the best result in 2014 has been returned by the Pittsburgh Pirates, who 
have qualified for the post season winning 86 games spending $908,000 per win. As for the Oakland A’s, they spend a little more than the Pirates at $970,000 per win and are still in the wildcard chase. The bottom line is getting value for money and the Yankees haven’t whilst the Pirates and A’s have. Maybe Mr Cashman and the Yankees need to re-think the strategy.
Professor’s Tuesday rant – EPL managers on the hot seat
Who will be the first manager sacked in the Premier League this season? Louis van Gaal, head man at Manchester United must be a short priced favourite and we are only a few weeks into the campaign. After a 5-3 loss at Leicester City on the weekend (after Man U led 3-1) and sitting mid table with five points from five games, it is only a matter of time if results continue to go badly. How long before the Board bring back Sir Alex ?
Also on the hot seat must be Alan Pardew at Newcastle 
United. Lamenting at the foot of the table, things will need to change really quickly at St James’ Park for Pardew to hold his job! Hull City manager, Steve Bruce has already been tipped to slip into the Newcastle job with Alan Shearer as his off sider.
Whilst I think Van Gaal has the hotter seat given the expectations at Old Trafford, that Newcastle sources today said “the manager’s job was completely safe” must have Pardew feeling very uneasy.
The Gelding’s red hot selections for Caulfield on 20 September 2014
The Gelding’s attention is on his home track at Caulfield tomorrow and after last week’s stellar day on the punt he is primed and ready to go with some value bets that pack a punch!
As always the bets are on an each way and all up basis.
Caulfield
Race 5 Horse 8 – Spirit of Heaven
Race 6 Horse 1 – Spillway
Race 7 Horse 10 – Silent Achiever (for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 8 Horse 1 – Samaready (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 9 Horse 5 – Trust in a Gust
You can hear the Gelding discuss the results with the Professor and the panel this Sunday at 11.00am on Sportzfan Radio live from the Southern Football League Division 1 Grand Final at Springvale oval broadcasting on 88.3 Southern FM.
Good luck and good punting!
The Gelding
Gelding’s tips for 15 March 2014
The Gelding’s attention is out of State at Randwick today with his hunt for winners leaving no stone unturned. Last week’s selections were a mixed bag with some success with Solicit and Fiorente. He is looking for a better day today!
As always the bets are on an each way and all up basis.
Randwick
Race 3 Horse 7 – Junoob
Race 5 Horse 7 – Snitzerland
Race 7 Horse 2 – El Roca (for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 8 Horse 9 – Zoustar (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 9 Horse 12 – Cosmic Endeavour
The Gelding’s tips will be discussed by the Professor on Sportzfan Radio tomorrow at about 5.30pm.
Good luck and good punting!
The Gelding
Sportzfan Radio back on air this Sunday
The Professor will be back behind the microphone this Sunday from 5.00pm on 88.3 Southern FM with John O’Callaghan, Mordiboy (aka Fatman), Paul Dalligan and DC Coutta in the line up talking AFL, NRL, Paralympics, sports betting, the NRL Almanac and a whole lot more.
We’re back and better than ever!
Gelding’s tips for 15 February 2014
The Gelding’s attention is on Flemington tomorrow and he is certainly hoping for a change of form as, although he picked two winners, he was a bit wide of the mark with his other selections last week at Caulfield. He has put some extra work in this week and is sure these tips are ‘on the money’!
As always the bets are on an each way and all up basis.
Caulfield
Race 4 Horse 13 Mandela
Race 5 Horse 4 Scratchy Bottom (for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 6 Horse 4 Hucklebuck
Race 7 Horse 7 Samaready (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 9 Horse 8 Decircles
Good luck and good punting!
The Gelding
Gelding’s tips for 25 January 2014
The Gelding’s attention is on his home track at Caulfield today and with Australia Day just around the corner, he is urging punters to get out and have a wager* on some of his pre-Australia Day selections.
As always the bets are on an each way and all up basis.
Caulfield
Race 2 horse 5 – Iconic
Race 5 horse 5 – Whistle Baby
Race 6 horse 3 – Limes (for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 7 horse 8 – Quick Snitzel (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Good luck and good punting!
The Gelding
* always gamble responsibly!
Gelding’s tips for 18 January 2014
The Gelding’s attention is on Flemington today and after last week’s less than fruitful day at the track, he is looking to make amends with some value predictions for punters. He did have one success with Miss Promiscuity for the ladies at the Tennis club though.
As always, the bets are on an each way and all up basis.
Flemington
Race 2 horse 8 – Spellrocker
Race 4 horse 10 – Prince of Penzance (for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 6 horse 8 – Kaiser Sun (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 7 horse 3 – Index Linked
Race 8 horse 12 – Mandla
You can hear the Gelding talk matters racing with the Professor on Sportzfan Radio tomorrow from 4.00pm on 88.3 Southern FM.
Good luck and good punting!
The Gelding
Gelding’s tips for 11 January 2014
The Gelding’s attention is on Flemington and after shedding the New Year cobwebs last week, he is looking to start building the war chest with some astute selections today.
There seem to be some standouts in several races that demand attention.
As always the bets are on an each way and all up basis.
Flemington
Race 2 horse 5 – It’s One
Race 3 horse 3 – Reckless Assassin (for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 4 horse 8 – Averau
Race 6 horse 5 – The Peak
Race 8 horse 11 – Miss Promiscuity (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)
You can hear the Gelding discuss the results with the Professor tomorrow on Sportzfan Radio.
Good luck and good punting!
The Gelding