Sex toys are switching from hedonism to health
No longer merely concerned with pleasures of the flesh, sex tech is now all about wellnessContinue Reading
2021-05-11
Another ‘Beauty’ lined up for Godolphin in the North!
Bolshoi Ballet looked impressive when winning a prestigious ‘Derby Trial’ unchallenged in Ireland Sunday and as a consequence has been backed into 7/4 favouritism for the Epsom feature next month; is this another typical reaction to an Aidan O’Brien-trained ‘superstar’ or panic by the bookmaking profession which seems scared stiffContinue Reading
2021-05-11
Government and Nphet divided on antigen testing as the country reopens
Significant differences have emerged between Ministers and public health officials over the use of antigen testing during the reopening of business and social life. As The Irish Times report, senior members of the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet), including chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan and modelling chief ProfContinue Reading
2021-05-11
‘Golden’ opportunity for punters to enjoy the ‘Rainbow!’
Golden Rainbow is a fascinating declaration for the £2862 Novice Stakes over five furlongs of Lingfield polytrack today; last month Archie Watson’s charge attempted what turned out to be an impossible debut mission at Brighton where Navello, arguably the best juvenile we’ve seen this season, defeated the Havana Gold coltContinue Reading
2021-05-10
Dame Julie Walters Letter to Editor for Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
Mental Health Awareness Week is taking place from Monday 10th May, and I am writing to encourage your readers to take part and get involved. This Mental Health Awareness Week we are inviting everyone to #ConnectWithNature to support their mental health. Spending quality time in and around nature can helpContinue Reading
2021-05-09
‘Olympic’ all set to conquer and take gold!
Olympic Conqueror looks a solid betting proposition for the seven-runner Novices’ Hurdle over two miles of ‘good’ Ludlow this afternoon but plenty of focus will be on his only serious time-handicap rival, Byzantine Empire, a somewhat controversial ‘eye-catcher’ last time out. Following two useful efforts Olympic Conqueror made no mistakeContinue Reading
2021-05-09
EU agreement on vaccine certificates for international travel expected by mid-June
EU member states are aiming to agree on a system for digital vaccine certificates for international travel by June 21st, Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte said. Some member states will begin using the system to ease restrictions surrounding non-essential travel, according to The Irish Times, however, others may wait untilContinue Reading
2021-05-09
Always the ‘Dreamer’ and ready for the unexpected!
Desert Dreamer, so impressive when making a winning debut under Hollie Doyle at Newmarket last month, in a fast-run race which has yielded several subsequent winners, is an exciting declaration for the seven-runner Novice Stakes over five furlongs of ‘good to soft’ Ascot ground this afternoon; on my time-handicap thisContinue Reading
2021-05-08
Nphet asks public not to rely on supermarket antigen tests
Chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan has said people should not buy Covid-19 antigen tests sold in supermarkets due to the risk of false results. The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) is “genuinely concerned” about the sale of the testing kits and their use in uncontrolled circumstances, the chiefContinue Reading
2021-05-07
Let’s ‘Kick-Off’ with a ‘Sensational’ winner!
El Hadeeyah represents another time-handicap ‘special’ for juvenile aficionados in a Maiden Fillies’ Stakes over five furlongs of ‘good to firm’ Ascot today; earlier this week we nominated Navello as a ‘headline’ choice and George Boughey’s charge romped home under Nicola Currie around Chester to land a gamble and justifyContinue Reading
2021-05-07