Godolphin to mount Strong Challenge in Vintage Stakes July 27, 2015 Glorious Goodwood has been deprived of the Superlative Stakes rematch between Richard Fahey’s Birchwood and Aidan O’Brien’s Air Vice Marshal in this afternoon’s Qatar Vintage Stakes (2.35pm) as the latter was ruled out yesterday. However, a decent field of eight are still set to go to post for the Group Two where Fahey’s son [...]
Market leaders could be troubled by conditions in the Lennox Stakes July 27, 2015 Even though a field of nine are set to contest today’s Group Two Lennox Stakes (3.10pm) at Goodwood, the betting suggests that only two stand a chance of winning. Last year’s runner-up Toormore is the 7/4 favourite, with Dutch Connection just behind at 5/2, and he is expected to go close again after a solid [...]
Dunlop’s dreams of success for Oasis Fantasy can come true July 27, 2015 Racing fans have their favourite trainer and jockey combinations at all courses and Goodwood is no exception. So if the Ed Dunlop-trained and Richard Hughes-ridden OASIS FANTASY gets his nose in front in the Summer Stakes (3.45pm) this afternoon it is bound to be greeted by a cheer or two. Critics suggested Hughes [...]
Accenture RBS 6 Nations app: Supporters reaping the benefit from rugby’s expanding digital revolution July 26, 2015 Technology gurus driving innovation which presents fans with new levels of interaction The explosion of social media in recent years has transformed human behaviour and interaction. Notably, it has changed the way we watch television, and live events. For many, it is no longer enough to be somewhere, watching something. It must be shared [...]
Froome seals historic Tour de France win July 26, 2015 THE MENTAL fortitude and focus showcased by Britain’s Chris Froome throughout a turbulent and traumatic Tour de France makes him a “true champion”, according to Team Sky principal Sir Dave Brailsford. Froome, a winner in 2013, made history yesterday by becoming the first Briton to win the Tour twice after safely navigating the largely processional, [...]
Despondent Hamilton rubbishes performance despite boosting lead at championship helm July 26, 2015 Britain’s Lewis Hamilton was left wondering how he managed to extend his championship lead after an error-strewn performance saw him finish sixth at a dramatic Hungarian Grand Prix yesterday. Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel took the chequered flag to secure his second win of the season ahead of Red Bull’s Daniil Kvyat, who recorded the first podium [...]
Wenger: New Walcott contract getting closer July 26, 2015 ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger believes the Gunners are close to agreeing a contract extension with England forward Theo Walcott. Walcott, who has a year to run on his existing deal, bagged Arsenal’s second-half clincher as they defeated German side Wolfsburg 1-0 to lift the Emirates Cup yesterday. The north London club have been linked with [...]
Rogers remains a doubt despite training return July 26, 2015 AUSTRALIA opener Chris Rogers remains a doubt for the third Investec Ashes Test despite stepping up his recovery with an indoor net session yesterday. The 37-year-old was forced to retire from Australia’s second innings at Lord’s after suffering on-field dizziness. The episode has since been diagnosed as a delayed reaction to being struck on the [...]
Danny Willett hails his resilience after securing third Euro Tour success July 26, 2015 England’s Danny Willett insisted his resilience during a tempestuous third round was crucial to securing victory at the Omega European Masters in Switzerland yesterday. Willett, who tied sixth at last week’s Open, carded a five-under par final round of 65 to win by a solitary stroke from fellow Yorkshireman Matt Fitzpatrick and net his third [...]
Fifa sponsors Visa, McDonald’s and Coca-Cola come together to demand change at football’s governing body July 24, 2015 Fifa has admitted it has struggled to attract new sponsors amid allegations of widespread corruption within the organisation. Read more: Visa threatens to withdraw Fifa sponsorship General secretary Jerome Valcke said the uncertainty surrounding president Sepp Blatter's future and the arrests of top officials had put negotiations for future sponsorships on hold. Football's governing body has [...]