AS has often been the case in this race it’s a National Hunt trainer who has the favourite with Willie Mullins’ Max Dynamite at the top of the betting. However, he faces strong opposition from the likes of Cleonte and Corelli and with this week’s conditions the trip will take some getting. Getty Images - […]
THIS year’s Hardwicke Stakes sees the return of Derby hero Masar who has not been seen since winning the Classic last year. He faces a tough enough field on his comeback with Coronation Cup winner Defoe out to continue his rise through the ranks. Full field for the 2019 Hardwicke Stakes: How can I watch […]
WE sound like a broken record once again but it’s Aidan O’Brien who has the favourite in the Chesham with Lope Y Fernandez. However, he might not have his own way with recent Epsom winner Pinatubo also in with a huge chance. Reuters Full field for the 2019 Chesham Stakes: How can I watch the […]
AFTER another top day at Ascot the action comes thick and fast once again on Saturday. Here’s all you need to know about the action on the final day of the Royal meeting. Getty Images - Getty Race 1: Chesham Stakes – 2.30pm How many runners are there in the race? A total of 17 […]
THE Hardwicke Stakes sees the return of Derby hero Masar, but who will our top tipsters be backing? With tips from our very own Templegate, Matt Chapman and the latest race trends, we’ve got the all-important views on each race right here. Reuters Who is running in the Hardwicke Stakes? What are the top tips […]
3.40 HARDWICKE STAKES Distance winners have a good record A Group 2 or Group 3 win is a plus Being placed last time is important Four-year-olds have won past 11 runnings Getty Images - Getty GIVEN they have won the past 11 renewals of this race, it makes sense to concentrate on four-year-olds in the […]
IN the battle with the bookies it is always good to have an Army on your side – and even better if it is one that cannot be beaten! INVINCIBLE ARMY is the best bet in the Group 1 Diamond Jubilee Stakes (4.20). James Tate’s four-year-old is much improved this season, following a good win at Doncaster […]
5.35 QUEEN ALEXANDRA STAKES Look for horses that haven’t won this season Rated higher than 90 in the Official Ratings Top six finish last time a good pointer A win over 2m or further helps Reuters A FEW of these are too low in the official ratings at south of 90 — Coeur Blimey, Paddy’s […]
THE Queen Alexandra Stakes is the final race of Royal Ascot, but who will our top tipsters be backing? With tips from our very own Templegate, Matt Chapman and the latest race trends, we’ve got the all-important views on each race right here. AFP or licensors Who is running in the Queen Alexandra Stakes? What […]
5.00 WOKINGHAM STAKES Must have won over 6f Four runs this season is the limit A recent run is a plus Four and five-year-olds do best Carrying less than 9st 3lb is important Finished in the first six last time out Single-figure draw usually struggles Getty Images - Getty WE can start by knocking out […]
2.30 CHESHAM STAKES Horses having their second career run do best Being placed last time is important, a win is better Running over 6f last time is a good pointer EPA THE Chesham Stakes is one of the quickest trends race to assess during Royal Ascot week — you basically want a horse that has […]
RECENT Epsom winner Space Blues heads the market for a classy renewal of the Jersey Stakes. A field of 18 go to post for the Group 3 contest and there are plenty of contenders in with a shout. Full field for the 2019 Jersey Stakes: How can I watch the race? The race will be […]
WE kick off Saturday’s Royal Ascot action with the Chesham Stakes, but who will our top tipsters be backing? With tips from our very own Templegate, Matt Chapman and the latest race trends, we’ve got the all-important views on each race right here. PA:Press Association Who is running in the Chesham Stakes? What are the […]
BLUE POINT bids to land the Royal Ascot sprint double after winning the King’s Stand Stakes on Tuesday. He faces a fascinating field including the up-and-coming Invincible Army and last year’s second City Light. Full field for the 2019 Diamond Jubilee Stakes: How can I watch the race? The race will be shown live on […]
HUGE foot-long rats have been discovered lurking in homeowners’ toilets by a pest controller. There have been several incidents of the rodents being discovered both drowned and alive in lavatory bowls after they managed to climb up the pipes. Pest control experts called out to deal with the threat say they have found petrified customers […]
ARSENAL face an historic match at Barcelona in their final warm-up for a Premier League opener away to Newcastle on August 11. The Gunners are contesting the Joan Gamper Trophy for the first time, an annual game honouring a Barca founder member, on August 4. The Nou Camp clash against Lionel Messi and Co is […]
LIGHTNING ALMOST struck twice at Royal Ascot. Most of the weighing room were still wearing Pampers when Frankie Dettori rode his `Magnificent Seven’ back in 1996. But Funtime Frankie has aged better than Benjamin Button and looked as if he might just skip through the card again after banging in the first four on Thursday. […]
LISA Armstrong wears a cute polka dot dress as she smokes a cigarette outside a Chiswick restaurant. THE 42-year-old was joined by a friend on the lunchtime break in west London yesterday. She showcased her fabulously tones legs in her blue and red mini dress with tan ankle boots, as she sheltered from the rain […]
HOLLYOAKS has revealed the first look at the village’s new super villain – Edward Hutchinson. Hollywood actor Joe McGann has joined the cast as the evil villain and long-lost dad of Tony Hutchinson for the soap’s 25th anniversary and beyond. A Hollyoaks spokesperson said: “Edward couldn’t be more different than loveable Tony. “He’s a highly […]
BAGHDAD battled bravely to land the Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes. In a thrilling finish, the 7-2 favourite pulled out all the stops to hold off Frankie Dettori and Ben Vrackie. PA:Press Association Result of the 5.35 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes: 1st Baghdad 7-2f 2nd Ben Vrackie 7-1 3rd Fujaira Prince 4-1 4th Corgi 7-1 TV […]
A DISTRAUGHT mum screamed “not another son” as she sobbed over the body of her third son murdered on the streets of Lawless London. David Bello-Monerville, 38, became the fifth person killed in just six days when he was stabbed to death in Barnet, North London, on Tuesday. As he lay bleeding to death on […]
HE IS one of Britain’s most prominent historians and has appeared on The One Show. But who is David Olusoga? Read on to find out more about the presenter and historian. Who is David Olusoga? David Olusoga is a British Nigerian historian, broadcaster and writer. He was born in Nigeria but arrived in the UK […]
IT’S the final day of Royal Ascot and the action is as classy as ever. With the Diamond Jubilee and Wokingham taking centre stage, we’ve put together an unmissable preview as the pomp and circumstance winds down for another year. Reuters Race 1 – 2.30 Chesham Stakes (Listed) A fascinating race to open proceedings with […]
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IRAN has released a bizarre child-like drawing complete with tipex erasing to explain what happened to the US drone it downed The Islamic Republic has claimed the RQ-4 Global Hawk, a US military drone, was blasted out the sky over Iranian territory. Iran Foreign Ministry The United States disputes the Iranian account and says the […]
