Record-breaking Big Bucks wins fourth World Hurdle March 15, 2012 RECORDS tumbled on day three of the Cheltenham Festival as Big Bucks claimed his fourth World Hurdle crown and equalled the mark for consecutive victories over jumps. The 8-11 favourite stayed on bravely to hold off mare Voler La Vedette and put Paul Nicholls back in the Trainers’ Championship lead. The horse’s triumph brought him [...]
Jose wants Chelsea in the final March 15, 2012 REAL MADRID manager Jose Mourinho admits it would be a dream to face Chelsea in the Champions League but hopes to avoid his old club until the final in May. The prospect of Mourinho, linked with a return to west London following the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas, facing his former employers could be realised at [...]
Hamilton plans fast start to new season March 15, 2012 MCLAREN’S Lewis Hamilton believes the first four grands prix of a crucial year in his Formula One career will not only shape his season but possibly his future in the sport. In the final year of his contract with McLaren, Hamilton vowed last month he would make a decision as to whether he stays or goes [...]
Warburton back for Wales March 15, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Wales Grand Slam hopes have been boosted by the return of captain Sam Warburton for Saturday’s match against France in Cardiff.
Panesar stars again for England March 15, 2012 CRICKET: Five wickets from Monty Panesar and four more from James Anderson ensured England enjoyed a fine start to their tour of Sri Lanka. The tourists bowled a Sri Lanka Board XI out for 169 on day one and were 6-0 at the close in response. Fast bowler Stuart Broad withdrew before the match started [...]
It may sound a bit Weird, but go with Al in the Gold Cup March 15, 2012 SOME of the greatest names in racing history have won the Cheltenham Gold Cup including the likes of Cottage Rake, Mill House and Arkle, not to mention Desert Orchid, and more recently the likes of Best Mate, Kauto Star and Denman. However, scattered in amongst these equine greats are a host of lesser lights who [...]
Burton Port is value in Gold Cup March 15, 2012 US bookies are often accused of being a cold-hearted bunch, but I promise you, even though it will cost the betting industry millions, if Kauto Star wins the Gold Cup today we’ll be cheering just as much as the punters. Best Mate was admired for his three Gold Cup wins a few years ago, but [...]
Citizenship can give Ireland another win in County Hurdle March 15, 2012 ONE of the first names I look for in big handicap hurdles is Jessica Harrington. She is an outstanding trainer, particularly of hurdlers, and CITIZENSHIP must have a huge chance of giving Ireland a third straight victory in the County Hurdle. Willie Mullins has landed this race for the past two years with Thousand Stars [...]
Ireland will find extra motivation for victory March 15, 2012 ENGLAND vs IRELAND Tomorrow – 5.00pm BBC One CAN this game avoid being an anti-climax to the final round of Six Nations games? Ireland at Twickenham on St. Patrick’s Day suggests that the atmosphere will rival that 150 miles away along the M4, in Cardiff. Let’s hope the match is a fitting finale to one [...]
Chelsea’s old guard seal Euro glory March 14, 2012 Terry, Lampard and Drogba on the scoresheet as Blues storm past Napoli and into the quarter-finals CHELSEA 4 vs NAPOLI 1 CHELSEA’S totemic captain John Terry hailed the barnstorming comeback that saw his side book their place in the last eight of the Champions League as his greatest night in Europe. Napoli arrived at Stamford [...]