Sea The Stars joins the elite with an impressive Arc win October 4, 2009 SEA THE STARS earned his place among racing’s immortals with a stunning victory in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp. The John Oxx-trained colt produced a remarkable finish to became the first horse ever to add Arc success to his 2,000 Guineas and Epsom Derby triumphs. Brilliantly ridden by veteran Mick Kinane, the [...]
Cesc leads rout and insists: ‘I’m staying’ October 4, 2009 ARSENAL captain Cesc Fabregas inspired his side to a comeback rout and then hit out at rumours he is ready to quit the trophy-shy Gunners. Fabregas scored one and set up four other goals, teeing up strikes for Thomas Vermaelen, Robin van Persie, Andrey Arshavin and substitute Theo Walcott. Nicklas Bedntner marked Arsene Wenger’s 13th [...]
Button issued title warning as Vettel reigns in Japan October 4, 2009 SEBASTIAN VETTEL fired a title warning to Jenson Button after claiming an impressive victory in the Japanese Grand Prix. The German Red Bull driver led from start to finish in Suzuka, while Button could only come home in eighth, one place behind his Brawn GP team-mate and closest title rival Rubens Barrichello. The result reduces [...]
Rafa expects Reds to rally after painful Blues defeat October 4, 2009 LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez insisted his side were still in the title race despite watching them slip to a third defeat of the season yesterday, at Stamford Bridge. It is more than 40 years since a team has gone onto win the title after losing three of their opening eight matches, but the Reds chief [...]
TIPS DRESSING TO IMPRESS October 4, 2009 If your budget is limited, choose key items from seasons past that can be brought up to date with simple alterations – a brilliant way to spend less on must-have pieces. “Add a pair of platform shoe-boots,” says Slader, “or lace-up platform heels to a suit – both styles achieve a studious glamorous look. A [...]
She came in as a scruffbag and left ready to conquer Goldman’s October 4, 2009 AT LAST, after a hideous year, firms are hiring again. But to stand out from the crowd stampeding back to the job market, you’ll need to do everything in your power to look the part. First impressions are the most powerful and can be near impossible to shift – so the interview is where you’ve [...]
TRAVEL NOTES October 4, 2009 Bora Bora’s island havenSofitel Luxury Hotels has launched an enticing new resort that should be a serious draw for those on the lookout for a secluded tropical island. Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach and Private Island has luxurious bungalows on the white sandy beaches of Marara beach in Bora Bora, French Polynesia, or on the [...]
Going on safari is even better when you do it by balloon October 4, 2009 E ARLY morning in Kenya, Kilimanjaro is on the horizon, and we were driving across the dusty plains past the red-robed herdsmen on our way to begin our dawn safari. But this was no ordinary game drive, as we’d swapped the safety of our safari truck for a wide wicker basket, and were about to [...]
Doubts about the pace of the recovery will soon surface October 4, 2009 After Friday’s weaker-than-expected US jobs data and ensuing sell-off in stock markets, doubts are creeping back in as to whether the global economic recovery can be sustained, and the risk of a double-dip recession, although low, is rising. There is a heavy dose of economic data and central bank policy announcements on the calendar this [...]
Supermarkets to dominate this week October 4, 2009 It’s off to the supermarket this week, with Tesco and J Sainsbury both due to give investors a taste of how the year is shaping up. Tesco reports its interims tomorrow, which will include Tesco Personal Finance (TPF) as a consolidated entity for the first time. UBS expects the chain to indicate that it is [...]
