It’s been a very profitable month for all 3 of the Algorithm Betting Funds.  Especially pleasing is the performance of the Championship Fund which had a poor start but has returned to the excellent form it showed in backtesting.  The gains in the Fund prices for September are 59% for the Championship, 35% for the Premier League and 81% for the Trading Fund.

The Trading Fund flew through the hurdle of trebling its starting price with gains to date now standing at 266%.  The Premier Fund also now approaches its first hurdle of a doubling in price; the Fund is currently on gains of 94%.  Both of these funds have been operating for around half a season.  The Championship Fund is yet to pass 2 months old and currently stands on gains to date of 23%.

I have to praise Wigan’s peformance today against Man City.  In particular, the performance of Heskey and Zaki was outstanding.  Heskey’s strength and ability to play a team game coupled with Zaki’s work-rate, determination and skill was too much for the richest team in the Premier League.  Managers like Steve Bruce, Martin O’Neill and Harry Redknapp are worth their weight in gold - even at today’s prices!  These managers know how to communicate and develop their players.  Many other managers who’ve come and gone in the Premer League didn’t come close in this aspect of the game.

And finally on to today’s picks.  Great value on Blackburn at odds of 8 at home to Man Utd especially given Ince faces up to his old boss.  The algorithm throws up a bet of 4.2% backing Blackburn in this game.  Another interesting game is Man City v Liverpool.  The model loves the Reds whilst City have not proved themselves yet over enough games to warrant a better rating.  Hence, whilst not the largest bet of the day, we have a potential big win or loss on this game.  No large bets on the Championship today though Burnley beating Reading would be a nice earner.