Aussie raider Scenic the banker to Blast his way into the history books July 9, 2009 AUSTRALIAN sprint sensation SCENIC BLAST arrived at Royal Ascot last month with a big reputation and certainly didn’t disappoint. The five-year-old overcame a terrible draw to bolt up in the King’s Stand where he had two of today’s opponents Fleeting Spirit and Equiano in behind. He was held up throughout the early stages of that [...]
the INSIDER July 9, 2009 LAST NINE days have definitely swelled the betting bank. As I write I’m looking to grow the balance even more. Some of the monies will be placed each way on the Australian superstar. No not that one, the other one, TAKEOVER TARGET. I will forgive him his below par effort in Japan last time out [...]
Sirvino and Nanton the best bets in John Smith’s July 9, 2009 THERE have been some fantastic handicaps over the past few weeks, but the 50th running of the John Smith’s Cup at York tomorrow promises to be something special. The Queen’s Kingdom of Fife is likely to start favourite and will have plenty of supporters after his comfortable win in the Zetland Cup at the end [...]
Falling Mayfair prices attracting students and the fashionable set July 9, 2009 LONDON’S playground of the super-rich has always been a place that ordinary mortals – even high-earning ones – would rarely consider within their reach. But times have changed, and with them, Mayfair’s rental prices, which have dropped 15-20 per cent since their peak in 2007. Charity Delves, lettings manager at Mayfair estate agent Wetherell, says: [...]
FOCUS ON: ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE July 9, 2009 87,LANCASTER ROAD, ST ALBANS, AL1 4ERPrice: £685,000This smart four-bedroom property is just a mile from the city centre and the railway station, which is 20 minutes away from St Pancras. The master bedroom has an en suite while the downstairs includes a large reception room, separate dining room and kitchen/breakfast room. A driveway at the [...]
UBS FACES CRISIS IN US TAX ROW July 9, 2009 A MIAMI judge has asked the US authorities if they would be prepared to shut down UBS operations in America entirely, if the Swiss bank does not agree to hand over details of 52,000 of its US clients accused of evading tax. In the latest chapter of an ongoing diplomatic row, Alan Gold – the [...]
It’s big, but it’s just not funny or a bit clever July 9, 2009 FilmBRUNOCert: 18I LIKED Borat, I did. I laughed out loud, enthusiastically, throughout. I like Ali G too. I get Sacha Baron Cohen’s shtick and I see his genius. At least I did until I sat through Bruno. It was the slowest 80 minutes of my life (rivalled only by the removal of my top left [...]
Parker to be Anglo chairman July 9, 2009 MINER Anglo American will name City heavyweight Sir John Parker as its new chairman today, as the group attempts to calm investors after it rejected a bid from rival Xstrata. Parker, the 67-year old chairman of utilities giant National Grid, is one of the most respected boardroom figures in the UK . He served on [...]
NOW SHOWING FOUR OF THE BEST July 9, 2009 JEFF KOONS AT THE SERPENTINE – One of the most influential American artists of recent times is on great form at this absorbing show. A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC AT THE GARRICK – A spectacular revival of Stephen Sondheim’s 1973 musical. THE FOURTH PLINTH – Don’t miss the human volunteers that make up Antony Gormley’s installation [...]
Hopes up for Iberia deal July 9, 2009 SPANISH flag carrier Iberia appointed Antonio Vazquez as its new chairman and CEO yesterday, boosting hopes of a tie-up with British Airways (BA). Hard-nosed dealmaker Vazquez, who was already involved in the merger talks due to his role as director at Iberia, will kick-start discussions which have become bound up in red tape a year [...]
