Frustration (Part 37)

Maybe I’ve just got to get used to the fact that sports betting is frustrating, and as long as you’re in profit at the end of a week, it’s worth the effort. The source of my current frustration – a turnaround in my Tennis fortunes, brought about by a concerted effort to be decisive and remain confident in my selections. Great. And with typical timing, concurrently a crap run with the footy. Therefore ensuring that I plod ahead steadily, rather than storming into Manchester City-style riches.

I had a good week following the Cincinatti tournament – it helps when all the top guys are playing, and everyone’s giving a committed and genuine performance. I was away at the weekend when the big four went head-to-head, but I’d probably have kept my money in my pocket anyway. I backed this up with bets on Razzano and Wickmayer yesterday evening in New Haven, and Verdasco tonight in the same event ( er, New Haven, not the women's singles ).

I’ve been keeping my soccer bets limited to small stakes until the season settles down, and things were going ok until I developed a skill for laying winners over the weekend – a series of small bets just to test out my tipping skills, but when the majority go pear-shaped, it can quickly make a dent in your P&L.

Yesterday evening, I decided it was time to be decisive and confident with soccer betting – a lay of Villa as Fernando Torres scored to bring the score at Anfield back to 1-2. One Stephen Gerard cock-up later, and Ashley Young was able to ruin my night from the penalty spot. A rare odds-against bet for me, so I shouldn’t really expect to win. But I do!

My most profitable sport to date this month? Horse Racing! I'll leave any detailed analysis of my betting fortunes for my month-end roundup, but there will probably be a sense of frustration engrained into that post.