Balding pinning Epsom dreams on Elm Park May 12, 2015 Bill Esdaile visited the Investec Derby hopeful’s trainer to discuss tomorrow’s Dante Stakes at York HAVING missed the 2000 Guineas because of the fast underfoot conditions, Elm Park will finally put his Investec Derby credentials on the line at York tomorrow when he faces seven rivals in the Dante Stakes. “I’m very happy with the [...]
Resilient Murray aiming to keep up winning run May 12, 2015 IN-FORM Andy Murray has shrugged off fears of burn-out in favour of attempting to capitalise on his new-found success on clay at this week’s Italian Open. Murray waited until yesterday before deciding whether to go for a third title in as many weeks but opted against a rest and is due to play Frenchman Jeremy [...]
Champions League: Barca remain on course for treble May 12, 2015 BAYERN MUNICH 3 BARCELONA 2 (BARCELONA WON 5-3 ON AGGREGATE) TREBLE-CHASING Barcelona boss Luis Enrique immediately set his sights on claiming the Champions League title after his side withstood a Bayern Munich fightback in the second leg of their semi final clash at the Allianz Arena last night. Despite trailing 3-0 from the first leg [...]
Villa starlet Grealish rejects O’Neill advances May 12, 2015 TEENAGE Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has kept alive his chances of England recognition by rejecting a first senior call-up from the Republic of Ireland. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder has been thrust into the Villa first-team picture since the appointment of manager Tim Sherwood, and produced a prominent display in the FA Cup semi-final victory [...]
Speedy Naadirr to leave his rivals for dust at York May 12, 2015 BILL ESDAILE PREVIEWS THE FIRST DAY OF YORK’S DANTE MEETING YORK’S DANTE meeting is one of the highlights of the early part of the season and tomorrow’s big race looks like an absolute cracker with all the key protagonists standing their ground. However, there are plenty of betting opportunities today and the Group Two Duke [...]
Star of Seville can shine again in the Musidora May 12, 2015 RECENT Newbury winner STAR OF SEVILLE lines up against a handful of talent in today’s Musidora Stakes at York (3.45pm) and she should take all the beating. The John Gosden-trained filly stretched away impressively in a conditions race at Newbury last time out and York’s flat track should suit perfectly. The going will also be [...]
David Cameron’s cabinet reshuffle heralds a new dawn for business May 11, 2015 Sajid Javid gets promotion to top job as business secretary Greg Hands becomes second-in-command at Treasury Sterling continues its climb since the shock election result Prime Minister David Cameron unveiled his first all-Tory government yesterday, with a slew of business-related and economic positions being handed to new faces. Former [...]
David Miliband criticises Ed’s election effort May 11, 2015 FORMER foreign secretary David Miliband criticised his younger brother Ed Miliband in a rare television interview yesterday. The elder Miliband, who lost the Labour party leadership contest to Ed in 2010, told the BBC that voters “did not want what was being offered” by the Labour party in last week’s General Election. David, who quit parliament and moved to [...]
David Cameron’s cabinet reshuffle sets new government up for BBC clash as John Whittingdale named secretary for culture, media and sport May 11, 2015 David Cameron set his government on a collision course with the BBC yesterday, appointing John Whittingdale as the new secretary of state for culture, media and sport. Whittingdale, who chaired the culture, media and sport committee in the last parliament, has previously been highly critical of the licence fee system used to fund the public [...]
Early bloom for Chelsea Flower Show as dress of delphiniums, hyacinths and roses hits London May 11, 2015 The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is always a big event for the City, with ex-Marks and Spencer boss Stuart Rose, new Credit Suisse chief exec Tidjane Thiam and Lord Browne just a few of the business heavyweights who have attended in the past. The 1930s-inspired dress features over 1,200 delphiniums, hyacinths and spray roses [...]
