Henderson’s perfect day is capped by Finian’s Rainbow March 14, 2012 FINIAN’S Rainbow capped a day to remember for record-breaking trainer Nicky Henderson by winning a dramatic and eventful renewal of the Queen Mother Champion Chase on day two of the Cheltenham Festival. On the afternoon when Henderson became the most successful Cheltenham Festival trainer of all time after Simonsig won the Novices’ Hurdle, Finian’s Rainbow [...]
Lewis can forget Red Bull March 14, 2012 FORMER world champion Lewis Hamilton has been told he can forget about joining Red Bull next season by their team principal Christian Horner. The new Formula One season gets underway in Melbourne this weekend with speculation already rife as to where Hamilton will begin the 2013 campaign with his contract at McLaren due to expire [...]
Chisora loses his licence March 14, 2012 DISGRACED British heavyweight Dereck Chisora has had his boxing licence withdrawn by the British Boxing Board of Control for his actions before and after his defeat by Vitali Klitschko in Munich last month. Chisora slapped Vitali at the weigh-in, spat water at his opponent’s brother Wladimir before the bout and brawled with David Haye after [...]
Tevez could be back for Chelsea March 14, 2012 FOOTBALL: Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed controversial striker Carlos Tevez could return after a five-month absence in next week’s clash against Chelsea. City are in action at Etihad Stadium tonight looking to overturn a 1-0 first leg deficit against Sporting Lisbon.
Real ease into quarter-finals March 14, 2012 FOOTBALL: Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 42nd goal of the season as Real Madrid moved into to the last eight of the Champions League with a 4-1 win over CSKA Moscow.
ATP tennis sees its world stars sign up to return for 02 event March 14, 2012 Most tennis fans would relish the chance to see the world’s top players slug it out in a setting such as the 02. The 2012 Barclays ATP tournament in London in November follows last year’s massive success. The VIP Suites, which are both spacious and beautifully furnished, offer an exceptional and unrestricted view of the [...]
Peddlers to silence doubters in Jewson March 14, 2012 SOMETIMES the market can overreact to negative vibes about a particular horse and I’m hoping that will be the case with in-form Donald McCain’s PEDDLERS CROSS in this afternoon’s Jewson Novices’ Chase. Last season’s Champion Hurdle runner-up had been seen as the only realistic threat to Sprinter Sacre in Tuesday’s Arkle, before connections opted last [...]
Captain Chris has to be of interest at a massive 14/1 March 14, 2012 THERE have only been seven runnings of the Ryanair Chase and sponsor Michael O’Leary won’t be happy that no horse from his native Ireland has won this yet. They arguably have their strongest hand this time with last year’s Jewson winner NOBLE PRINCE and the third home in this race 12 months ago, Rubi Light. [...]
Big Buck’s set for real test in pursuit of fourth crown March 14, 2012 THERE won’t be a dry eye in the house if the unbelievable Big Buck’s can become the first horse ever to land the World Hurdle for four consecutive years. If he does win, it will be his sixteenth victory on the bounce and he’ll equal Sir Ken’s record that has stood since the 1950s. So, [...]
A pot of gold at the end of the Rainbow awaits for Finian’s March 14, 2012 THE Sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase is always one of the most thrilling races of the National Hunt season, but this year’s renewal has already been written off as a poor contest. That is unfair on reigning champion Sizing Europe who slaughtered his rivals from the front in this race last year, following up his [...]