The Punter Podcast Episode 28: Classics at HQ, Ascot’s Trials Day, Goodwood, Thirsk and Happy Valley April 30, 2025 Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the key races across the UK this week and are joined by trainer Mick Appleby. Hong Kong expert Wally Pyrah is on hand with fancies at Happy Valley. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a decade with a primary focus on [...]
Can London challenge Saudi Arabia and India for Olympic Games? April 30, 2025 Mayor Sadiq Khan wants the 2040 Olympic Games in London but up against Saudi Arabia, India and other new global powers, can Great Britain compete? Picture the scene: the year is 2040, the Olympic Games are back in London; Danny Boyle – at the age of 83 – has been persuaded out of retirement to [...]
Everton owners in talks to buy data firm to help manager Moyes April 30, 2025 In this week’s Ahead of the Game: Everton’s Friedkin Group looks to data, Hundred and World Cup latest, bookmakers and the EFL. Everton’s owners, The Friedkin Group, are in talks over buying a data company to assist David Moyes with player recruitment. Following an internal review conducted at Goodison Park since the multi-club owners bought [...]
The Debate: Should London bid for the 2040 Olympic Games? April 30, 2025 Should London really put in a bid for the 2040 Olympics? We get two experts to hash it out in this week's Debate.
Mick can get his Mojo back in Commonwealth Trial April 29, 2025 FORMER ‘King of the All-Weather’ Mick Appleby is now a man to take seriously as the Flat season kicks into gear on the turf. This time last year, Appleby had just pocketed his eighth all-weather champion trainer title, but 12 months on his CV boasts a host of impressive wins through the summer months as [...]
Scorthy can be crowned the Champ in 2000 Guineas April 29, 2025 IN THE blink of an eye the British Jumps season has concluded and we’re straight into the first Classics of the Flat season this weekend at Newmarket. The 2000 Guineas (3.35pm) comes up first on Saturday and this year’s renewal for the colts looks an open affair. The best horse doesn’t always win the first [...]
Everstar looks to hold Solid chance for Tsui at the Valley April 29, 2025 IT HAS not been easy for bettors at Happy Valley in the last couple of weeks, with only a couple of winning favourites obliging in 18 races. If favourite backers are looking for some respite on the midweek Valley card, they should be forewarned. Racing takes place on the tricky C+3 track, where the width [...]
Purton ready to Strike and complete The Azure Mission April 29, 2025 FOLLOWING the FWD Champions Day extravaganza at Sha Tin last Sunday it is back to some normality for Hong Kong racing fans today when Happy Valley hosts a nine-race card starting at 11.40am. While all the headlines were about superstar sprinter Ka Ying Rising, Japanese champion Tastiera and shock Champions Mile winner Red Lion on [...]
Downing Street denies lobbying for Trump Turnberry to host Open in 2028 April 29, 2025 Downing Street says the selection of hosts of the Open is a matter for the organisers amid claims US President Donald Trump has made repeated requests to Sir Keir Starmer for golf’s oldest major to be held at his Turnberry course in 2028. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman did not deny that Whitehall officials had [...]
FA chief Mark Bullingham becomes UK sport’s best paid boss on £1.3m April 29, 2025 FA chief executive Mark Bullingham received total pay of £1.32m last year, making him the highest paid boss of a UK sports governing body. Bullingham’s remuneration package for the period ending July 2024 was up 55 per cent on the previous year and included £450,000 as part of a long-term incentive plan. The total figure [...]