Yorkshire finished mid-table last year, with a record of W-D-L of 4-4-8, but just 27 pts behind the winners Sussex in a very competitive Divison One. For a long part of the season they were competitive for a top 3 finish.
Bowling - With the signing of Naved-Ul-Hasan they have strengthend their bowling - he played a signficant part in helping Sussex to the title win last year. He will join Hoggard, Gough and young leg-spinner Adil Rashid to make a potent bowling force. (Hoggard is likley to miss out on a Test place, to Yorshire's benefit).
Batting - The batting lineup was strong last year (they scored the most bonus points). The top scorer was Rudolph with 'just' 1,078 runs, indicating they have strength in depth. (Vaughan is not required for the One day team, again to Yorkshire's benefit).
It is difficult to see Yorksire finishing Outside the Top 3 - however, instead of going E/W (1/5 1,2,3) I'm backing them to win the Division. I thnk they should probably be an approx 5-1/6-1 chance.
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Dan Wheldon looks the bet at the Twin Ring tonight at 9-2 (Stan James). He has won there twice and the Gnassis cars look the fastest.
Also Rahal is a terrible favourite at Long Beach - Power and Wilson should be clear favs - I'd go for Wilson at a big looking 4-1.
The Legend
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