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Why not open the ‘Gate’ and side with the ‘Enemy?’
Boomshalaa and Alphonse Karr are inseparable on my time-handicap for a fascinating five-runner Novice Stakes over six furlongs of Wolverhampton tapeta today but analysing actual time-figures reveals the former represents a ‘professional special’ judged on his four length romp on an all-weather surface five weeks ago; Kempton’s polytrack rides similarlyContinue Reading
Letters for the Editor: Wind Turbine Decommisioning
I write as Chairman of MABRAKE an environmental group based in West Devon and North Cornwall. We are very concerned about the decommissioning of Wind Turbines that reach end-of-life. There is a Wind Farm at Laneast (Nr. Launceston) which has now stood idle for at least 4 years. It consistsContinue Reading
This is why hardly anyone buys Google’s Pixel phones
For years now Google’s phones have been a critical success but a sales flop. What gives?Continue Reading
HSE cyber attack: Stolen patient data could be abused, Government says
The Government has said the cyber attacks on the State’s health services are “despicable crimes” and “no effort is being spared” to resume medical services and restore the HSE’s system. It also said any public release of stolen patient data by the criminals behind the attack would be “utterly contemptible”.Continue Reading
A ‘Queen’ followed by ‘Pearls’ and a shining ‘Knight’!
Prince Of Pearls will not be a major surprise if able to cause one in division one of the Maiden Stakes over seven furlongs of ‘good’ Carlisle today; this Kevin Ryan-trained Kingman gelding shaped well without being too conspicuous seventeen days ago when debuting on Newcastle tapeta. Mine is toContinue Reading
Torquay Museum Reopens its Doors to the Public with Discounts for Local People and Exciting New Exhibitions
Torquay Museum is delighted to announce its reopening on 17th May after almost five months of closure due to the Covid19 pandemic. Local people will get a 50% discount on admission price, and their ticket will entitle them to visit the Museum free of charge for a year. Visitors willContinue Reading
Mental health problems in Ireland have ‘gone from a crisis to an emergency’
Mental health professionals have warned that Ireland is on the cusp of a mental health “emergency” that could last for a decade post-Covid. Mental health services in the State are under constant pressure and these issues have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Anne Doherty, liaison psychiatrist at theContinue Reading
‘The Probe’ to turn on the ‘Magic!’
General Sago owes me one and I’m ready to accept his marker when the twice-raced Fascinating Rock gelding attempts to go one better in a thirteen-runner Novice Stakes over six furlongs of ‘good to soft’ Doncaster tonight; experienced Northern-based Donald Nolan takes over from Shane Gray and it represents aContinue Reading
Andrew has a ‘Tiger’ in his tank!
Zoom Tiger is marginally ‘best-in’ for an unbelievably competitive Maiden Stakes over ten furlongs of ‘good to soft’ Ripon today when Tom Marquand becomes the third jockey in as many outings to partner the Andrew Balding-trained Zoffany colt; ‘Kingsclere’ is enjoying a wonderful spell and stable-companion Nymphadora landed our 13/2Continue Reading
HSE facing ‘serious situation’ after ransomware attack disrupts services
The Health Service Executive has shut down all its IT systems to protect them from a “significant” ransomware attack, crippling diagnostic services, disrupting Covid-19 testing and forcing hospitals to cancel many appointments. The Covid-19 vaccination programme is not disrupted as it is on a different system, but the attack is affectingContinue Reading