Big Zeb to land another Champion for Murphy March 15, 2011 THERE is no better sight in racing than the best two mile chasers in the world running at full pelt around the unique contours of Prestbury Park. The sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase is a truly mouthwatering contest and many punters will be hoping Master Minded can replicate his astonishing performance in 2008. Then a [...]
2012 tickets: Ready, set, go March 14, 2011 THE ticket application process for the London 2012 Olympic Games finally opens today, and they are sure to be hot property so City A.M. has put together an easy guide designed to make the process as easy as possible. 1. it’s NOT FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED While the application process opens today, it lasts for six [...]
Fergie banks on Euro know how March 14, 2011 United boss insists his side can handle the pressure as the run-in begins to heat up MANCHESTER UTD vs MARSEILLE MANCHESTER UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits it’s “squeaky bum time” again as his side aim to step up their pursuit of the second treble of his reign this evening. United booked their place in [...]
Return of Almunia nemesis Lehmann March 14, 2011 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has risked dressing-room unrest by calling on the combustible veteran former Gunners goalkeeper Jens Lehmann to solve his injury crisis. Lehmann, 41, is set to come out of retirement and rejoin the north London club on a short-term deal as backup to Manuel Almunia, their only fit senior stopper, in one [...]
Hamilton latest star in Fuller stable March 14, 2011 BRITISH former world champion Lewis Hamilton has joined global superstars David Beckham, the Spice Girls and Sir Michael Caine in signing up to be managed by showbiz mogul and Pop Idol creator Simon Fuller. Hamilton, who is paid £10m a year by team McLaren, has agreed to be represented by Fuller’s company XIX Entertainment, which [...]
Tindall expected to be ruled out of Grand Slam decider March 14, 2011 ENGLAND captain Mike Tindall is today expected to be ruled of his side’s Grand Slam decider against Ireland on Saturday. Tindall has led Martin Johnson’s side to four consecutive victories in this year’s RBS 6 Nations in the absence of Lewis Moody, whose knee ligament injury paved the way for the World Cup winner to [...]
Vettel to stick with Red Bull March 14, 2011 FORMULA ONE: World champion Sebastian Vettel has extended his contract with Red Bull and will stay at the team until 2014. Vettel said: “The reason why I’ll stay until 2014 with Red Bull Racing is that I feel very comfortable.”
Pakistan through to last eight March 14, 2011 CRICKET: Pakistan secured their World Cup quarter-final berth with a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in a rain-affected Group A clash at Kandy.
Cheltenham’s commercial supremo outlines ambitions for UK racing Plc March 14, 2011 TODAY marks the start of the Cheltenham Festival – the jewel in the crown of the jump racing calendar and one of the biggest days of the year for Simon Bazalgette, chief executive of the Jockey Club, which owns and runs the sporting event. Over the four days until the festival reaches its climax with [...]
Recession Proof my tip to challenge Cue Card March 14, 2011 The first day of The Festival is my favourite day, when the tapes go up for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle the crowd erupts – and we’re off. Cue Card is the hot favourite and if he wins Paddy Power will be refunding losing bets on any other horse in the race. I also like Recession [...]