History made as Wayne Rooney breaks England record against Switzerland September 9, 2015 An emotional Wayne Rooney basked in the glory of assuming the status of England’s all-time leading goalscorer after his side secured top spot in Group E with victory over Switzerland at Wembley last night. Skipper Rooney scored his 50th international goal – a 300th for club and country – to surpass Sir Bobby Charlton’s record, [...]
Sadiq Khan beats favourite Tessa Jowell to become Labour’s 2016 London mayoral nomination indicating potential landslide victory for Jeremy Corbyn in Labour’s leadership election September 11, 2015 Tooting MP Sadiq Khan has won the Labour mayoral candidate race, beating other contenders including favourite Tessa Jowell. Khan, who served in the shadow cabinet under Ed Miliband, beat Jowell in the fifth round with 58.9 per cent of votes against Jowell's 41.1 per cent. A total of 87,954 people voted. David Lammy and Dianne [...]
Legatissimo bidding for Classic history in the Investec Oaks May 26, 2015 KAZZIA was the last filly to complete the 1,000 Guineas/Oaks double back in 2002 and the first since 1990. However, at Breakfast with the Stars, David Wachman gave a bullish bulletin on Legatissimo, who won going away at Newmarket earlier this month and is generally 7/2 to follow up at Epsom on Friday week. Wachman [...]
New stars set to shine in race they all want to win June 5, 2015 EPSOM MANAGING DIRECTOR The Investec Derby Festival is a legendary sporting occasion, with three world-class feature races, over two days at the unique and welcoming Epsom Downs Racecourse. The Investec Derby, founded in 1780 and won by many of the most famous horses to grace British turf, has always been a huge attraction and continues [...]
Maximum excitement on Royal Ascot June 18, 2015 ROYAL Ascot is the pinnacle of the Flat season and punters have been getting the better of the argument over the first few days, thanks to Ryan Moore for the most part. The world’s best jockey has plenty of big chances again today and spread bettors can support him on the Ryan Moore jockey index. [...]
Gleneagles and Found absence dent O’Brien Investec Derby bid June 1, 2015 DUAL 2000 Guineas winner Gleneagles and stablemate Found will both miss this week’s Investec Derby meeting at Epsom and instead be aimed at Royal Ascot later this month. It means that trainer Aidan O’Brien, who has won the Derby for three successive years, will have a trio of runners the Saturday showpiece: Hans Holbein, Giovanni [...]
Queen’s 62nd anniversary to be marked with two multiple-gun salutes on June 2 May 29, 2015 Good news multiple-gun salute fans. Next week there will be not one but two such events, marking the 62nd year of Queen Elizabeth's reign. The first – a 41-gun-salute – will take place on June 2 in Green Park, near the King's Toop Royal Horse Artillery on the southern edge of the park. [...]
Falmouth Stakes betting tips: Amazing Maria at great price if back to her very best July 9, 2015 A field of nine fillies tackle Newmarket's 'Bunbury Mile' for this afternoon’s Falmouth Stakes (3.15pm), and it's recent Royal Ascot winner Amazing Maria that jumps out as the value bet. Read more: Astaire may be able to blitz July Cup rivals The grey daughter of Mastercraftsman was a pretty smart two-year-old when handled by [...]
Dolniya looks every inch an Arc filly June 5, 2015 RACE 3 3.10pm Investec Coronation Cup THE Investec Coronation Cup is a race that Aidan O’Brien has farmed over the past decade, winning it a record seven times. Just like last year, however, when Ballydoyle’s 2013 Derby winner Ruler Of The World suffered a setback, the yard’s Tapestry had to be scratched before the final [...]
High speed Eurostar line closed after person hit by train June 1, 2015 High speed trains that run between Ashford International and London St Pancras – including Eurostar – were suspended this morning after a person was hit by a train. The fatal incident occurred near Boxley in Kent. Police and ambulance crews were called towards the end of rush hour. A British Transport Police spokesman said: [...]