Jet-setting Brits ready for summer but it’s oil prices that could really take off May 2, 2023 Resurgent demand in the world’s most developed economies could prove to be a major tailwind for oil prices.
EasyJet profits expected to fly past £260m as demand and ticket prices soar April 18, 2023 Easyjet announced a £120m improvement in its first half performance year on year, as the low-cost airline continued to turnaround its business. Headline losses before tax for the first half are expected to be between £405m and £425m, in spite of economic challenges including inflation, rising fuel costs and preparation costs for summer. The airline [...]
Zanahiyr to chase home superstar Constitution Hill April 12, 2023 YOU DON’T need me to tell you that the star of the show on Thursday is Constitution Hill, and barring one of the biggest shocks in living memory, he will win the William Hill Aintree Hurdle (3.30pm) with ease. His price of 1/8 suggests just that and the fact firms are betting on how far [...]
Easter getaway: 17m car journeys, rail disruption, London Euston shut, strikes and queues – here’s all you need to know April 4, 2023 As millions of Brits look to make a short getaway for the Easter holiday, many will find out what it’s like to be sitting in queues or waiting for delayed trains. While rail union RMT called off strikes that had been planned for 30 March and 1 April after receiving a fresh offer from the [...]
Shishkin’s Road to victory might not be straightforward March 15, 2023 THERE is no getting away from the fact that if the real SHISHKIN turns up for this afternoon’s Ryanair Chase (2.50pm), he should make light work of his eight rivals. They say that one swallow doesn’t make a summer and that’s the dilemma facing punters as to whether his blistering return to form at Ascot last time [...]
EP: 188 Cheltenham Festival – Thursday March 14, 2023 The Stayers’ Hurdle is the Thursday feature at Cheltenham. We can also look forward to seeing Shishkin in the Ryanair Chase after his convincing Ascot victory last month. Today we hear from Chris Giles, co-owner of Il Ridoto who will be looking for a big run from the six year old in the Magners Plate. [...]
Marie’s looks Rock solid in bid for Mares’ Hurdle repeat success March 14, 2023 MANY are billing this year’s renewal of the Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle (4.10pm) as the race of the meeting. Last year’s first and second home are joined by two previous Champion Hurdle winners in Honeysuckle and Epatante, not to mention Grade One winners Brandy Love and Echoes In Rain. Throw in last year’s Mares Novices’ [...]
Barry Geraghty: ‘Sir Gerhard is the best value bet of the week’ March 13, 2023 UNDER the lights at Wetherby Racecourse and in front of a 250-strong audience, William Hill assembled an impressive stable for their 2023 Cheltenham Festival preview. Hosted by Ross Brierly, the panel consisted of jump racing royalty in the shape of Sir AP McCoy and Barry Geraghty, while former Gold-Cup winning pilot Andrew Thornton was also in [...]
Nico de value to topple Townend in top jockey market March 13, 2023 WILLIE Mullins has completely changed the face of National Hunt racing. After last year’s record-breaking haul of 10 winners at the Festival, the Master of Closutton sits atop the all-time list on 88 winners with 16 back to his nearest rival Nicky Henderson. He is only 7/2 with William Hill to bring up the century [...]
So you want to go to… Six Nations Super Saturday? Here’s how March 9, 2023 This time next week millions of Brits will be preparing to tune in to Super Saturday, the final round of Six Nations action involving three games back-to-back. This year’s finale sees Scotland host Italy before Wales travel to France, with Ireland’s match against England on St Patrick’s weekend closing the show. Here’s how to be [...]