JUST FOUR-MIDABLE June 18, 2009 THE Aidan O’Brien-trained Yeats made history yesterday by claiming a fourth Gold Cup success at Royal Ascot. Ridden by Johnny Murtagh, the 6/4 favourite kicked away at the final bend to cruise to his record win – surpassing the achievement of Sagaro in the last 1970’s. Ryan Moore’s mount Patkai (9/2) was three lengths behind [...]
We’re ready to bash the ‘Boks, says coach Geech June 18, 2009 COACH Ian McGeechan leads his British and Irish Lions side into the crunch first Test with South Africa tomorrow insisting preparation could not have gone any better. Tuesday’s bruising 20-8 success over the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth ensured the Lions arrive in Durban with six provincial victories out of six under their belts – [...]
Positive jobs data boosts Wall Street June 18, 2009 US STOCKS gained yesterday after a recent small pullback as data on the jobs market and regional manufacturing revived hopes that the recession-hit economy is stabilising. Government data showed that while the amount of workers filing new claims for jobless benefits rose last week, the number of people collecting aid after the first week fell [...]
FOOTBALL IN BRIEF June 18, 2009 Vermaelen has Arsenal medicalARSENAL will wrap up the £10m signing of Ajax captain Thomas Vermaelen today, according to the player. Centre-back Vermaelen, 23, is set to become the Gunners’ first signing of what is expected to be a busy summer at the Emirates Stadium. “On Friday I will fly to London to undergo a medical. [...]
Vodafone saves the day as the high street struggles on June 18, 2009 STRENGTH in Vodafone and defensive tobacco stocks pushed the FTSE 100 into positive ground yesterday, but gains were muted and offset by sliding commodity stocks. The index closed 2.40 points lower at 4,280.86, having closed down 50.11 points, or 1.2 per cent the previous session. Heavyweight mobile phone operator Vodafone was the biggest positive impact [...]
Omitted Theo helps England earn semi place June 18, 2009 SPAIN U21 0-2 vs. ENGLAND U21 STUART PEARCE’S England Under-21 side cruised into the semi-finals of the European Championships after an impressive 2-0 victory over Spain. Pearce controversially left out Arsenal winger Theo Walcott but his second half introduction spurred England to victory. Just five minutes after he came on, Manchester United’s Fraizer Campbell netted [...]
Wilkins blasts Kaka and Villa over Chelsea snubs June 18, 2009 CHELSEA assistant manager Ray Wilkins has hit out at foreign stars who take “the soft option” after the Blues’ high-profile snubs from Kaka and David Villa. Brazil star Kaka rejected Chelsea’s overtures and a chance to link up with his manager at AC Milan, Carlo Ancelotti, in favour of a £56m switch to Real Madrid. [...]
Wallace gets nod to renew family affair June 18, 2009 IRELAND flanker David Wallace has spoken of his delight at following in the family footsteps and taking his place in the British and Irish Lions Test side. Wallace’s elder brother Paul played in all three Tests against the South Africa in 1997 – the Lions’ last series success. Now, 12 years on, it’s David’s turn [...]
O’Brien hails ‘amazing’ Yeats June 18, 2009 TRAINER Aidan O’Brien spoke of a dream come true after champion charge Yeats etched his name in racing folklore with a record fourth Gold Cup victory at Royal Ascot. The 6/4 favourite powered to a three-length victory over second-place Patkai to become the first time winner in the race’s 202-year history, surpassing the efforts of [...]
The INSIDER June 18, 2009 Day four and the liver and kidneys are in need of a good rest, but they will have to do with milk thistle and a good glug of olive oil and water. We’ve had a few winners but also some losers. It’s time to be prudent and consolidate the betting accounts. The first race on [...]
