Back Nickle to knuckle down and beat Allen at Newbury November 28, 2023 FRIDAY’s card at Newbury features two Grade Twos and in the first of those, the John Francombe Novices’ Chase (1.50pm), attention will be on Paul Nicholls’ Hermes Allen as he attempts to make a winning chase debut. Last season’s Challow Hurdle winner has already won a Point-to-Point and looks the type that should make into [...]
Cool runnings expected from Chill and Ruby November 28, 2023 RACEGOERS are in for a treat at Happy Valley today, when the inner-city track hosts an eight-race programme, featuring the six-furlong Class Two Eilean Handicap (2.50pm). ‘Horses for courses’ is an apt name for this contest, with seven of the 11 contenders having accumulated 28 course and distance victories between them. Top-weight Seasons Wit is [...]
Turtle Again to leave rivals shell-shocked with first win November 28, 2023 THE GODS of fortune have finally smiled on the Benno Yung-trained TURTLE AGAIN, who could record his first victory in the Crookston Castle Handicap (12.40pm) over nine furlongs. The New Zealand-bred gelding could be described as a slow-burner since making his first appearance in the territory over a year ago, but has always looked a [...]
England cricket chief says sport finally waking up to investment opportunities November 28, 2023 England cricket chief Richard Gould insists the domestic game is realising the huge “investment opportunity” that awaits the sport as private equity rumours circle The Hundred. Recent talks surrounding The Hundred, English cricket’s unique competition, have centred on expanding it from eight teams to 10 and welcome private investment from the likes of India and [...]
Could we see professional Premier League players sent to the sin bin? November 28, 2023 Sin bins will be trialled in professional football after a meeting of the International Football Association Board approved the measure. It is hoped that the introduction of the measure, alongside rules whereby only captains can talk to referees, will help to prevent abuse towards match officials. The decision was made at the IFAB’s annual business [...]
Former Citi banker to lead women’s football revolution in England November 28, 2023 Former Citi investment banker Nikki Doucet has been appointed as chief executive of NewCo, a new company which will be formed of the Women’s Super League and Championship. The deal will see the women’s professional game enter a new era. Doucet spent three years as vice president, investment banking, global consumer and retail group at [...]
Formula 1 boss hits back at sexism allegations: ‘Did I say men are smarter? No’ November 28, 2023 The former rally driver has personally addressed the claims for the first time.
Paris to DOUBLE price of Metro tickets for Olympic Games November 28, 2023 Residents have been urged to stockpile tickets before the price hike.
Who owns Manchester City now? How much did Sheikh Mansour pay Thaksin Shinawatra in 2008? November 28, 2023 All you need to know about the ownership of Manchester City.
Who owns Newcastle United now? How much did PIF pay Mike Ashley in 2021? November 28, 2023 All you need to know about who owns Newcastle United.