The Punter Podcast Episode 20: Newbury, Kelso, Grand National, Happy Valley and Hong Kong Derby March 19, 2025 Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile take an ante-post look at Saturday’s racing from Newbury and Kelso, and make early selections for the Grand National. Gavin Cromwell gives an update on Inothewayurthinkin, while Wally Pyrah has tips for Happy Valley and the Hong Kong Derby. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting [...]
Marshall Islands crowdfunding for first ever football international matches March 19, 2025 The Marshall Islands Soccer Federation is crowdfunding a bid to hold the country’s first ever 11-a-side international fixtures this summer. The tiny Micronesian territory is the last UN-recognised country on earth without a national team but – with the help of some British volunteers – is seeking Fifa recognition. To aid that ambition, the Marshall [...]
Premier Relocation: Removals service to sport stars eyes US expansion March 19, 2025 It’s not just footballers, clubs and their agents who cash in on transfers – it’s also boom time for Premier Relocation, the removals service to the stars. Pop quiz: what do Erling Haaland, Jurgen Klopp and Ronan Keating have in common? Aside from being multi-millionaire celebrities, the answer is they have all used the same [...]
Brentford owner Benham weighs up minority investment in Bees March 19, 2025 Brentford have received multiple offers of minority investment from American groups who value the club at around £400m. Owner Matthew Benham has been seeking additional investment for over a year. Rothschild was appointed to oversee the sales process but City AM understands that the merchant bank is no longer working on the Brentford deal. The [...]
Thailand steps up bid to host Formula 1 Grand Prix March 18, 2025 Thailand’s bid to host a Formula 1 race took a step forward this week after the sport’s chief executive Stefano Domenicali stopped off in Bangkok for a meeting with the country’s prime minister. The season began last weekend in Australia and will continue on Sunday in China, which provided Domenicali an opportunity to look at [...]
Sweet on Vanillier and Beauport in open Grand National March 18, 2025 THERE’S no doubt that the changes made to the Grand National have fundamentally altered the race as a spectacle, but they haven’t diminished the thrill of backing the winner of the race. With regards this year’s renewal, I think I’ve found a pair of fancies who could go well over the four-and-a-quarter-mile marathon trip and [...]
Beau Balko looks worth the Risk on good ground March 18, 2025 AFTER the drama of last week’s Cheltenham Festival, where the highs and lows of racing were so clearly demonstrated, this weekend has a low-key feel to it. That isn’t to say there isn’t some decent racing though and both Newbury and Kelso host premier cards. Perhaps the best betting race on Saturday is Newbury’s BetVictor [...]
Size’s Country to Dance to another Valley victory March 18, 2025 TRAINER John Size continues to churn out winners on a regular basis with the steady stream of winners showing no signs of abating. The ‘Master Trainer’ has gone four winners clear in the Trainers’ Championship table after another winning treble at Sha Tin last Sunday and has saddled nine winners from five meetings staged since [...]
Quick Spirits can go boom for Newnham March 18, 2025 HONG Kong racing enthusiasts can look forward to another all-action nine-race programme at Happy Valley on Wednesday, with the feature race on the card being the Class Two Sports Handicap (2.50pm) over six furlongs. Favourite backers in the city will be on good terms with themselves at present, with 10 market leaders obliging from 19 [...]
Tennis: Djokovic, Kyrgios and others sue ATP and WTA Tours March 18, 2025 Novak Djokovic, Nick Kyrgios and other tennis stars are suing the ATP and WTA Tours, as well as the International Tennis Federation, in multiple jurisdictions. The striking move comes as part of a wider claim from the Professional Tennis Players Association, the organisation set up by 24-time Grand Slam winner Djokovic in conjunction with former [...]