Scott Defends at Qatar but Karlsson has the Class!

Posted on January 22nd, 2009 by admin

Karlsson (12/1) after fine opening round of 68 (-4)

Adam Scott defends his title this week but the Australian has not got off to the greatest of starts after completing his first round in a one over par 73. He currently lies 7 shots off the pace held by trio Andrew Coltart, Miguel Angel Jimenez and Henrik Stenson (a week too flipping late for my bet there Henrik!!).

Going into this week, there were a few I fancied. Henrik Stenson, Robert Karlsson, Lee Westwood, Adam Scott and Sergio Garcia. I think the best value now lies with Robert Karlsson who is -4 and only 2 shots off the lead. At 12/1 he offers great each-way value at this early stage. The lengthy course suits Karlsson. Sergio at -2 and at odds of 16/1 looks tempting too. Im sticking with Karlsson this time though.

Elsewhere, in form and a good each way tip is Charl Schwartzel (33/1) who is -3 after round 1. Retief Goosen is great value at 22/1 and currently on -3 while Jarmo Sandelin (50/1) is at -4 and his length could make him a surprise challenger come Sunday.

In summary, I think Robert Karlsson will be vying for the lead come the back nine on Sunday and therefore recoomend him each way at 12/1. Smaller each-way bets on Retief Goosen (22/1) and Jarmo Sandelin (50/1) could also proove profitable.

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