Ben Coley

  • Last Updated: February 27 2013, 13:56 GMT

Name: Ben Coley

Matt Kuchar: One of a number of big-priced golf winners
Matt Kuchar: One of a number of big-priced golf winners

Specialist sports: Golf, racing and football

Notable success: Matt Kuchar to win the World Match Play at 40/1, Richie Ramsay to win the Omega European Masters at 100/1, Merrick Bremner to lead the SA Open after round one at 175/1.

Twitter: @BenColeyGolf

Profile: Ben joined the sportinglife.com team on a permament basis in September 2011, having previously provided golf previews while working for Sportslive Radio. A former employee of one of the UK's largest independent bookmakers, Ben has experienced both sides of the fence and spends much of his spare time pouring over golf videos, articles and stats in a bid to uncover value.

  • A case for the defence

    Our Ben Coley fancies Zach Johnson to put up a stout defence of his Crowne Plaza Invitational title at Colonial Country Club.

    Tuesday May 21 2013, 11:36 BST
    Zach Johnson: Could be peaking at the right time

  • Walcott can be final-day hero

    Our tipsters bring you their game-by-game preview of the Premier League's final day, with focus firmly on the top-four race.

    Sunday May 19 2013, 18:02 BST
    Theo Walcott: Made Newcastle pay in the reverse fixture and in scoring form

  • Racing tip of the day

    Ben Coley fancies Robot Boy to win at York and makes him the sportinglife.com racing team's tip of the day.

    Wednesday May 15 2013, 17:53 BST
    Jamie Spencer: Takes the ride on Robot Boy

  • Take Nicolas to defend title

    Nicolas Colsaerts can win the Volvo World Match Play Championship for a second year running says Ben Coley.

    Thursday May 16 2013, 10:06 BST
    Nicolas Colsaerts: Proven in the format and at defending titles

  • Another Day for Jason

    Ben Coley previews the HP Byron Nelson Championship and fancies Jason Day to win the title for a second time.

    Thursday May 16 2013, 13:39 BST
    Jason Day: The most likely winner in Texas

  • Wigan set for Emirates heartbreak

    Arsenal can condemn FA Cup heroes Wigan to life in the npower Championship on Tuesday according to Ben Coley.

    Tuesday May 14 2013, 19:07 BST
    Arsenal: Can relegate Wigan and move back into fourth

  • Racing tip of the day

    Ben Coley fancies Representingceltic to make the most of a feather weight in the Arthur Walding Handicap Chase at Kempton.

    Sunday May 12 2013, 17:13 BST
    Kempton's card is the focus of our tip of the day column

  • Fitting send-off set for Moyes

    Everton can give David Moyes a fitting send-off by beating West Ham in Sunday's Premier League games.

    Sunday May 12 2013, 16:15 BST
    David Moyes: Can guide his side to one more home win to nil

  • City far too strong for tired Wigan

    Manchester City can land our ante-post FA Cup wager in fine style with a resounding victory over Wigan in Saturday's final.

    Saturday May 11 2013, 17:14 BST
    Carlos Tevez: Can help fire City to a simple victory

  • Haas begging to be backed

    Our golf expert Ben Coley previews this week's big tournament on the PGA Tour, the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.

    Thursday May 9 2013, 12:17 BST
    Bill Haas: Looks well overpriced to win at Sawgrass

  • Whitlock resurgence to continue

    Ben Coley previews this week's Premier League darts action and fancies Simon Whitlock to beat James Wade.

    Thursday May 2 2013, 20:19 BST
    Simon Whitlock: Can take care of James Wade

  • Lucas looks a likely type

    Ben Coley is backing Lucas Glover to build on last week's fourth and win the Wells Fargo Championship for a second time.

    Tuesday April 30 2013, 10:12 BST
    Lucas Glover: Former winner set for a big week

  • Chance Quiros in China Open

    Ben Coley previews this week's Volvo China Open and thinks Alvaro Quiros could return to form and win at a big price.

    Monday April 29 2013, 18:49 BST
    Alvaro Quiros: Worth chancing on ideal course

  • Unheralded Villa the value call

    Aston Villa can secure a vital three points by beating Sunderland on Monday night according to Ben Coley.

    Monday April 29 2013, 20:05 BST
    Christian Benteke: Crucial to Villa's chances of survival

  • Draw profits in Switzerland

    Thursday's Europa League semi-final ties look likely to be close and we're taking Basel and Chelsea to play out a draw.

    Thursday April 25 2013, 20:19 BST
    The Europa League draw may live up to the billing

  • The Long Game: 2014 Masters

    The Long Game this week takes an ante-post view ahead of the 2014 Masters and picks out two selections.

    Wednesday April 24 2013, 10:25 BST
    Bill Haas: Looks a likely type for next year's Green Jacket

  • Too soon to write off Swans

    Swansea and Andy Carroll are both worth getting on side for Saturday's round of Premier League matches.

    Thursday April 18 2013, 14:41 BST
    Swansea: Defeats to Arsenal and Spurs are far from a disgrace

  • Bank on Bill at Harbour Town

    Bill Haas heads Ben Coley's picks for the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town while KJ Choi also makes the staking plan.

    Thursday April 18 2013, 12:58 BST
    Bill Haas: In great form and looks good value

  • Manassero the man in Spain

    Ben Coley fancies Matteo Manassero to win the Open de Espana but has three big outsiders in his staking plan too.

    Thursday April 18 2013, 08:42 BST
    Matteo Manassero: Conditions to suit this week

  • Racing tip of the day

    Ben Coley fancies Sea Saffron to win Exeter's Higos Insurance Services Marathon Handicap Chase for the second year running.

    Tuesday April 16 2013, 15:52 BST
    Exeter plays host to an eight-race card today