Djokovic victory was career best, insists Wawrinka June 7, 2015 GIANT-KILLING Stan Wawrinka admitted that he scaled new heights in stunning world No1 Novak Djokovic and claiming his maiden French Open title yesterday. Eighth seed Wawrinka overpowered Djokovic to record a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 success in three hours and 12 minutes at Roland Garros, in the process wrecking the Serbian’s bid to net a [...]
Lingmerth nets maiden PGA title with play-off victory over Rose June 7, 2015 ENGLAND’S Justin Rose failed to secure the second Memorial Tournament title of his career after suffering a play-off defeat to Sweden’s David Lingmerth at Muirfield Village last night. Rose, who claimed his maiden PGA Tour title in this event in 2010, forced a play-off by sinking a putt on the 18th hole having initially found [...]
No mistakes for relieved Hamilton June 7, 2015 REIGNING world champion Lewis Hamilton acknowledged the importance of victory after fending off Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg and returning to winning ways at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal last night. Hamilton’s first win in three races saw him extend his lead over title rival Rosberg at the summit of the drivers’ championship to 17 [...]
Dettori’s back! June 5, 2015 Popular jockey backed to land second Derby win FRANKIE DETTORI will have his 20th ride in the 236th renewal of the Investec Derby this afternoon when he partners red-hot favourite Golden Horn. The popular Italian cost the bookmakers dear in 2007 when he rode Authorized to victory at his 15th attempt. And the layers were [...]
Gosden to walk Derby course ahead of big race June 5, 2015 YESTERDAY’s blazing sunshine was good news for fans of Golden Horn as the ground at Epsom dried out to ‘good’ after early morning showers. But it was less of a positive for his stablemate and chief market rival Jack Hobbs. Trainer John Gosden will walk the course this morning to ensure it has enough cut [...]
New stars set to shine in race they all want to win June 5, 2015 EPSOM MANAGING DIRECTOR The Investec Derby Festival is a legendary sporting occasion, with three world-class feature races, over two days at the unique and welcoming Epsom Downs Racecourse. The Investec Derby, founded in 1780 and won by many of the most famous horses to grace British turf, has always been a huge attraction and continues [...]
Derby Day Letter: A warm welcome to race-goers from London’s business paper June 5, 2015 Welcome to race day. Today’s special Saturday print edition celebrates one of the greatest and most exciting sporting events of the year. I’m delighted to continue our wonderful relationship with Epsom Downs and Investec again at this year’s event. Here at City A.M., we are truly passionate about the Investec Derby as well as horse-racing [...]
We’re proud to support Epsom June 5, 2015 HEAD OF GLOBAL MARKETING, INVESTEC On behalf of Investec, I am delighted to welcome City A.M’s readers to the 2015 Investec Derby Festival. This prestigious event embodies energy, determination and performance – the same qualities our team possess in specialist banking, asset management and wealth & investment. Now in our seveth year of sponsorship, we [...]
Hats off for Ladies Day at Epsom June 5, 2015 THE SUN came out for Ladies Day at Epsom Downs Racecourse yesterday as 100,000 descended onto the hallowed ground for the first day of this year’s Investec Derby Festival. Among the champers and picnic baskets, a hotly contested battle was taking place for this year’s best dressed lady. The annual prize, this year sponsored by [...]
Vodafone talks to Liberty Global over asset swap June 5, 2015 TELECOMS giant Vodafone yesterday confirmed it was in talks with Virgin Media owner Liberty Global about plans to swap parts of its businesses – but ruled out a full blown merger. The FTSE 100 giant said it was in early stage discussions with Liberty over a possible exchange of certain assets both companies own. It [...]
