Ok – we’re probably half way through or so, so let me review my antepost bets – not that they’re particulary impressive..
Suzanne Shaw to win Dancing on Ice - 10 pt stake @ 5/1 (PaddyPower)
Well, after placing this bet she did touch favouritism, but since that sporadic moment she has drifted out again to a best priced 6/1
Obvious Chris is already champion-elect. I’m trying to guage his actual following and I’m not quite sure what it is? Obviously the judges should keep him in until the Final and he is the obvious winner at this stage. This isnt to say that Suzanne isnt without a sniff, and she is definitely the best female, although I have a slight worry now for latecomer Zaraah. I am not convinced that Suzanne is universally liked either, and I read somewhere that she seems to be trying to hard to be liked (almost Gabby Logan-esqu – and we know what happened to her..) So this could be off-putting, a sentiment I tend to agree with.. Still I reckon she should get to the Final and then I would assume it’s down to audience vote, so I’ve not totally give up
Steve Backley (5/6) v Greg Rusedski - 12 pt stake
God knows about this. Steve is saved every week, and I get the feeling that for once he might avoid the skate off this Sunday. If he does I can see a Greg Linda skate off and..
it’s bye bye Greg.. However people are still voting for him cos he aint been in the bottom 2 yet...
Who knows…
Suzanne Shaw (11/8) v Gareth Gates - 8 pt stake
Jeeez – all these bets are in the air. Gareth had a poor week last week, although I think he probably has the biggest core following to begin with.. I am still confident that if we get to a Gareth/Suzanne skate off the judges would side with Suzanne…
Suzanne - Top Female - 22 pt stake @ 8/15
Bugger you can now get 4/7 for her…Probably due to Zaraah’s recent performances.. Latecomers don’t tend to win, but she is a good elegant skater and with the Coronation backing she could go far...I guess Top Female isnt the stroll in the Park I assumed a week ago..it isnt a stroll in the park. I still am confident mind….Erm..well kind of…