Fine time for the forties

The two most prolific winning numbers, 28 and 44, both came up again last week, making a remarkable 21 appearances each in 92 weeks. Number 44 has had an astonishing run, with three consecutive appearances, twice as the bonus, four in the last five and five in the last seven weeks, six out of the last nine. Not bad going when the average is one appearance every seven weeks.

The forties continue to dominate, although 48 and 49 have not won for 15 and 16 weeks respectively.

CLIFFORD GERMAN