The gamble of the whole Calco Cup history last year,  50/1 into 5/1 at the off! Came unstuck after an average first day (30), a good final day (40) saw him rise to a creditable 8th place, would be interesting to find out if Mick has worked on his game a bit more since then. If he has he could be well handicapped though I doubt there will be any 50/1 this year!

Marks Handicap 20 …… Actual Handicap 19
Bells Bookies …15/1 …… to moose 40/1

2 top 10’s from four Calco’s is a sound effort so far and quietly fancied to go well again. Has no problem getting to the greens but like many needs the flat stick to be hot on these tough greens if he is to challenge for the title, but in form I hear?

Form Handicap 18 …Actual Handicap 17
Bells Bookies 30/1

A remarkable 6th last year when a serious arm injury looked likely to see him struggle. Certainly the best of his three Calco’s and could be a lively e.w outsider if returning in the same form and off a more lenient handicap.

Form Handicap 19 ….Actual Handicap 18
Bells Bookies 30/1

After some early promise it seems like these days he saves his best form for the night time! Shame lovely iron player and straight off the tee so might be good value for a top 5 finish on these tough courses. Should find his own sticker ‘must try harder’!

Form Handicap 17 .. Actual Handicap 16
Bells Bookies 40/1

More moose material than golden goose for the big man. Like his T.V. interviews talks a good game though! I’m sure everyone would like to see him do well and will be popular in the auction and not for winning!

Form Handicap 28 ..Actual Handicap 24
Bells Bookies 80/1

Brilliant and surprise champion in 2013 but struggled last year and Ben will be first to admit his form hasn’t been good this year. Will have to rediscover that magic touch around the greens to contend but tough course could bring the best out of him and discount at your peril.

Form Handicap 16 ..Actual Handicap 16
Bells Bookies 30/1

Two time winner and only twice out the top 10 in the last 12 years. Demolition job in 2012 on a tough course and good solid player, certainly one of the favourites again this year and along with Fozzy the best putters on tour.

Form Handicap 13 …Actual Handicap 12
Bells Bookies 10/1

Fought injury last couple of years to finish respectably but early promise hasn’t materialised. Has the game but unless the handicapper helps his chances of winning are as slim as Chris having an early night! easily discounted.

Form Handicap 18 ..actual Handicap 18
Bells Bookies 50/1

Decent midfield performance last year and possibly one to watch out for if his driver and putter are behaving. Won’t be last but difficult to see him beating the top players.

Form Handicap 21… Actual Handicap 20
Bells Bookies 40/1

Stunning record in this event and last four appearances see figures of 1/2/2/1 which says it all. How Al went off at 30/1 last year is still a mystery and I doubt whether there will be any double figure odds this year, get the feeling an expected big chop from the handicapper might be enough to see him outside top 3 this year.

Form Handicap 11 … Actual Handicap 12
Bells Bookies 10/1

Big hitting Tatts won on his debut in 2009 and has a good overall Calco record and is sure to be in the top 10 again. Accuracy off the tee is required here and that could be his Achilles heel, solid with the flat stick and likely to be popular in the auction, won’t be long before he wins this again, this year?

Form Handicap 10 .. Actual Handicap 11
Bells Bookies 15/1

Second behind runaway winner Rick Oakes in 2012 on debut and expected to win this sometime. This year the tough courses are right up his alley and there aren’t too many as accurate as Kev and bold showing expected. Loves the crack and comes alive at about 3 am after a few beers!

Form Handicap 13 ..Actual Handicap 12
Bells Bookies 15/1

Former moose his game has improved over the last two years to find midfield security, might struggle on these tight courses and will be looking over his shoulders during the two days competition.

Form Handicap 26 ..Actual Handicap 20
Bells Bookies 80/1

Very good runner up in 2013 but average overall in four Calco’s, certainly a better greyhound trainer than golfer! and needs help from the handicap committee to hold any chance. Another where tight and tough courses won’t suit as temperament and course management are suspect!

Form Handicap 19 .. Actual Handicap 17
Bells Bookies 40/1

Famously went from moose to golden goose a few years back and better than average in Calco’s since. No one tries harder and has the game to do well, would be a popular winner after his brilliant Ryder Cup captaincy this year, good e.w prospects.

Form Handicap 18 ..Actual Handicap 16
Bells Bookies 30/1

Replaces the unfortunate and injured Graham Copley and certainly adds some class to the Calco, he is a bit of a hybrid (Southerner living up North), one of our lower handicappers he will soon be dragged down by the likes of Calla and if he gets drawn with Kev (Ulla) remind him to bring some ear muffs!

Form Handicap 8 … Actual Handicap 7
Bells Bookies 25/2

Only one top 10 from six appearances but wouldn’t take too much encouragement to move up the leader board, another who won’t be last and could go well at fancy odds if starting well.

Form Handicap 20 ..Actual Handicap 17
Bells Bookies 80/1

Despite consuming vast amounts of alcohol last year he made a respectable Calco debut in 16th and will be looking to improve on that in this years renewal, sound all round game and certainly not dismissed, one for the value seekers.

Form Handicap 18 .. Actual Handicap 17
Bells Bookies 40/1