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Freyabella looks a gilt-edged each-way opportunity, price-wise, to supplement recent course and distance gains in the Novice Stakes over five furlongs of Chelmsford polytrack this afternoon when there are also three turf-flat fixtures which should yield profit in set-weight races Experience is key for juveniles and Freyabella was successful, at the fourth attempt, in a nursery handicap under Robert Tart, riding this Kodiac filly for the first time; a young, hard-working lad who deserves to get a break. In simple language Freyabella bolted up five weeks ago for ‘new’ owner/trainer Jane Chapple-Hyam who has wrought tremendous improvement since acquiring what had seemed a lost cause in June. Progressive White Jasmine can’t be discounted and comes out similarly to penalised FreyabellaContinue Reading

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BEING one of the most well known sporting icons on the planet is tiring work. But rather than sleep all night, Cristiano Ronaldo instead takes FIVE naps a day while Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson snoozes for just four hours to keep himself going. 17 Cristiano Ronaldo takes FIVE naps-a-day Last year, it emerged Man Utd superstar Ronaldo, 36, grabs 40 winks five times each day and sleeps in the foetal position. And here SunSport can reveal the different sleep patterns of several other sporting icons from across the globe and how many hours of ‘Zzz’ time they get, according to Online Mattress Review. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson – 4 hours 17 The Rock survives on just four hours sleep everyContinue Reading

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BEING one of the most well known sporting icons on the planet is tiring work. But rather than sleep all night, Cristiano Ronaldo instead takes FIVE naps a day while Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson snoozes for just four hours to keep himself going. 17 Cristiano Ronaldo takes FIVE naps-a-day Last year, it emerged Man Utd superstar Ronaldo, 36, grabs 40 winks five times each day and sleeps in the foetal position. And here SunSport can reveal the different sleep patterns of several other sporting icons from across the globe and how many hours of ‘Zzz’ time they get, according to Online Mattress Review. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson – 4 hours 17 The Rock survives on just four hours sleep everyContinue Reading

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The Mediterranean, one of four Aidan O’Brien-trained ‘decs’ for the group one St Leger Stakes over an extended fourteen furlongs of ‘good to firm’ Doncaster this afternoon, has been on my short list for the fifth and final classic since finishing a creditable runner-up at York three weeks ago. This Galileo colt set a strong pace in the twelve furlongs ‘Great Voltigeur’ until paying a price for that over-zealous exercise close home where Wayne Lordan’s mount was collared and beaten just over a length by Godolphin-owned Yibir, stable-companion of Hurricane Lane! Charlie Appleby’s charge, odds on for this prestigious South Yorkshire showpiece, since narrowly winning the Irish Derby and Longchamp Grand Prix (by six lengths!), ticks all the boxes forContinue Reading

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Chipotle returns to the scene of his sensational course and distance debut triumph today; Eve Johnson Houghton’s charge contests the eleven-runner group two Flying Childers Stakes over five furlongs of ‘good to firm’ Doncaster under stable jockey Charles Bishop who partnered this somewhat ubiquitous Havana Gold colt back in March 27th, first day of the 2021 flat-racing season. Seems like yesterday! You couldn’t help but be impressed by Chipotle as he burst clear in the ‘Brocklesby’ and he confirmed my time-handicap assessment with two further victories at Ascot where, during the Royal meeting in June, he landed the ‘Windsor Castle’ beating twenty-six rivals at odds of 22/1! His odds were ultra-generous because of defeat on very soft Sandown ground threeContinue Reading

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Ever Given, third leg of our fabulous 300/1 trixie a fortnight ago at York, is napped again in the 22-runner Weatherbys 200,000 2-y-o Stakes over six and a half furlongs of ‘good to firm’ Doncaster today; seldom does one follow up a ‘star bet’ but this Tom Dascombe-trained Kodi Bear colt, again mount of Danny Tudhope, is rated 97 and also comes out clear best on the time-handicap, my rock! ‘Tuddy’ is pure gold for punters and has been for many seasons; such experience and dedication has enabled the ‘kick-boxer’ to reach and stay at the top of his profession. None better, pound for pound, and he’s really looking forward to renewing association with the rapidly-aspiring Cheshire-based flying machine, winnerContinue Reading

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Glentaneous has an urgent mission in the ‘aged’ seven-runner handicap over ten furlongs of ‘good to firm’ Doncaster this afternoon; trainer Brian Meehan has booked ex-champion jockey Ryan Moore and his instructions will be explicit! Ryan will be told ‘win as far you can’ because Glentaneous needs to be upgraded on BHA ratings to qualify for the 35-runner ‘Cambridgeshire’ over nine furlongs of the Newmarket Rowley Mile course later this month. On my time-handicap Glentaneous, bottom-weight, is ‘best-in’ and well worth a decent punt but, as mentioned, a convincing, clear-cut success is imperative to achieve our goal; I’m directly involved with the placing of this Gleneagles colt, winner on Lingfield polytrack back in May. For thirty years my TH wasContinue Reading

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MEMPHIS DEPAY moved level with Holland legend Johan Cruyff on 33 goals for his country in a sensational 6-1 thrashing of Turkey at the Amsterdam Arena. The Dutch made the perfect start to the game when Davy Klaassen opened the scoring inside the first minute. 4 It was a special night for Depay in the Dutch capitalCredit: AP 4 He rounded off his hat-trick with a close range headerCredit: AP Depay then made it two after a quarter of an hour, firing home home superbly following a wonderful team move. Seven minutes before half-time the Lyon forward doubled his tally for the evening from the penalty spot. Depay opted to go for an audacious Panenka penalty and it came offContinue Reading

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CATRIONA MATTHEW’S magnificent European stars retained the Solheim Cup in glorious style with a memorable 15-13 victory in Ohio. It was only the second time Europe had triumphed on US soil in ten attempts, but they led from the first morning to make a mockery of their underdog status. 4 European captain Catriona Matthew hoists the Solheim Cup aloftCredit: Getty 4 Matilda Castren celebrates with European captain Catriona MatthewCredit: Getty Matthew became the first European captain to win twice, and the Scot was flooded with messages of congratulations from Ryder Cup stars – including Ian Poulter and Jon Rahm – who will try to make it a double celebration at Whistling Straits later this month. Europe took a 9-7 lead intoContinue Reading

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PATRICK CANTLAY held off world No 1 Jon Rahm to claim the £10.8MILLION jackpot at the Tour Championship – and offer more proof he will be a force to reckon with when he makes his Ryder Cup debut. Cantlay withstood everything Rahm could throw at him to claim a one shot victory at East Lake, just as he did a week earlier when he outfought Bryson DeChambeau in a gripping six hole play-off at the BMW Championship. 3 Patrick Cantlay won the PGA Tour Championship to scoop a mega prizeCredit: Getty 3 Cantley celebrated scooping a massive £10.8m with girlfriend Nikki GuidishCredit: Reuters That play-off victory clinched Cantlay’s place on the USA team for Whistling Straits at the end of this month.Continue Reading