Bonnard to finish with a flourish in the Derby June 2, 2026 AIDAN O’Brien’s grip on the world’s most famous Flat race, the Betfred Derby (4.00pm), shows no signs of loosening. The Master of Ballydoyle has won the last three renewals of the Classic with Auguste Rodin, City Of Troy and Lambourn and has 11 Derby wins in total, more than any other trainer. This year, O’Brien [...]
Sweet on Sugar to cause huge 50/1 upset in the Oaks June 2, 2026 CONDITIONS will play a major role on Oaks Day, and with a significant amount of rain forecast it looks the time to back those who will act on softer going. I’m taking a massive swing in the Betfred Oaks (4.00pm) given the likelihood of testing conditions, and that’s with SUGAR ISLAND for the Ballydoyle and [...]
Silvery can Breeze to success at the Valley June 2, 2026 RACING in Hong Kong returns to Happy Valley on Wednesday, with a nine-race programme featuring the valuable nine-furlong Class Two Tai Tam Gap Handicap (3.15pm). A field of 11 line up that have already won 26 races between them at the track. With that including 11 over this distance, there’s sure to be plenty of [...]
Good Vibes for Newnham’s bid for a first Championship June 2, 2026 WITH only six weeks of the season remaining, the race for the trainers’ championship title is starting to hot up after the results at Sha Tin last Sunday. A double for the Caspar Fownes yard has given the former four-time champion trainer a two-win buffer over his rivals, and with the stable continuing to churn [...]
World Cup won’t boost US or European economies, experts warn June 2, 2026 The upcoming Fifa World Cup is unlikely to deliver significant or lasting economic growth for its three hosts and the European market, experts have warned. The quadrennial tournament – being held across the United States, Canada and Mexico – is set to “generate excitement far more reliably than sustained economic transformation”. Natixis CIB’s report, Beyond [...]
Londonmaxxing: Queen’s start of top tennis year for capital June 2, 2026 The capital is going through a period of Londonmaxxing, where the much-loathed Gen Z social media tribe is, surprisingly, bigging up London amid online hatred for the city. They’re strutting with their coffees, diving into thousands of years of history and realising that London really is at the centre of much of the sporting universe. [...]
England chiefs lay bare Fifa World Cup logistics schedule June 2, 2026 The chief executive of the Football Association has laid bare the logistical complexities of England’s upcoming World Cup. The tournament is being held across the United States, Canada and Mexico with many European teams expecting to lose money, in part, because of travel issues. “These tournaments, you’re going to be away for a long time,” [...]
London Sports Festival Brings Panna Football to The Crescent June 2, 2026 London Sports Festival is set to introduce another exciting urban sport to the capital with the launch of a new panna football activation at The Crescent, opposite the award-winning Tower Suites hotel by Blue Orchid Hospitality. Known for its fast-paced style, close control and street football culture, panna football will transform The Crescent in Aldgate [...]
Two T20 franchises to merge as external investment nears June 2, 2026 The two Australian Big Bash franchises based in Melbourne are to merge as private equity interest in the T20 league intensifies. The eight Big Bash teams are ripe for overseas picking amid a global interest in cricket driven by the United States and India, though not all Australian states voted in favour of selling up [...]
What’s On In London In June June 2, 2026 June in London is all about soaking up the longer days and the vibrant energy of the city. Whether you’re looking to explore secret rooftop gardens, join an interactive cartooning workshop or check out a fresh West End production, this curated guide highlights the very best events and workshops for you and your friends and [...]