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South African Airways Open
Outright plays (1 unit):
Justin Rose to win 20/1 e.w. @ SkyBet,
Bet365
and
Stan James
Born in Johannesburg, he loves playing in this country and competed
fully on the Southern African Tour in 2002 when he finished 2nd on the
Order of Merit, winning twice. He has finished 2nd in two starts in
these co-sanctioned events and similarly had two top-10 finishes in them
last year. Should be priced at no more than 14/1 IMO.
Hennie Otto to win 33/1 e.w. available generally
Didn't make too much of an impact on the European Challenge Tour last
year, but has a very good record in his home country, winning five times
on this Tour. He finished 2nd in his last start, the co-sanctioned Hong
Kong Open last month, so is in good enough form to contend on home soil
once again.
David Howell to win 40/1 e.w. @
BetDirect
2003 saw something of a renaissance in Howell's game and he even
qualified for his first WGC event last year as well. His previous form
in South Africa is respectable with top-20 finishes in both the
co-sanctioned events last year, including last year's Open on this
course, and he has maintained his confidence over the winter, he could
be a regular contender in these Southern Hemisphere events.
Final update: 0-3; -3.00 units
Rose 23rd
Otto 16th
Howell 38th
Not too close in the end. Otto had been 3rd after one round, but then
struggled until Sunday and while Rose did get as high as 7th early in
the last round, he was always going backwards thereafter. Ironic that
the clear leader in the ratings won the event.
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