Sky Sports Racing’s Mike Cattermole casts his expert eye over a tricky-looking renewal of the Listed Churchill Stakes at Lingfield on Saturday. The Bet UK Churchill Stakes (3.10) was first run in 2000 and has been won by many smart types, but last year’s winner, Pyledriver, is by far the most talented horse to have … Read more
There is a double dose of jumping action on Sky Sports Racing on Tuesday as Lingfield and Hereford host competitive cards, featuring the return of a Grand National runner. 3.30 Lingfield – Top Ville Ben shoulders top weight in big-field handicap A high-quality field has been assembled for the feature Sharon Knapp Memorial Cup Handicap … Read more
Rob ManfredPhoto: Getty Images The start of the World Series always means that whichever ghoul is the commissioner of MLB is going to emerge from the damp and dark dwelling in which he inhabits. That’s the rule for every league of course, so it’s not to single out baseball. A Super Bowl, a Stanley Cup … Read more
Newcastle hosts some more interesting Monday action alongside a Listed heat over at Marseille-Borely, both live on Sky Sports Racing. 5.15 Newcastle – Courage Mon Ami bids to remain unbeaten John & Thady Gosden’s Courage Mon Ami could hardly have looked more impressive when bolting up at Kempton in the famous Cracksman colours on debut. … Read more
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains details about the season one finale of House of the Dragon. HBO’s prequel to the Game of Thrones ended its 10-episode run Sunday. Here, showrunner Ryan Condal talks about the meaning behind Daemon’s (Matt Smith) aggressive behavior toward Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), why so many episodes looked so dark on our … Read more
Sky Sports Racing presenter Martin Kelly has his lowdown on all 20 runners in Sunday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and a big-race verdict. 1. Mishriff Jockey: W Buick, Trainer: J & T Gosden (Drawn 17) Brilliant globetrotter for connections having landed a Saudi Cup, a Sheema Classic and a Juddmonte International. Although winless in … Read more
King Charles III will have his first runner at Ascot in the Royal silks this afternoon with Perfect Alibi running in the Listed Noel Murless Stakes, live on Sky Sports Racing. 3.45 Ascot – Alibi goes for The King in Listed heat For the first time at Ascot since The Queen’s passing, the Royal silks … Read more
Trainer Francis-Henri Graffard has expressed his anger after confirming Verry Elleegant will miss Sunday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, live on Sky Sports Racing, following France Galop’s decision to limit the field to 20 runners. The winner of last year’s Melbourne Cup and victorious at the highest level on no less than 11 occasions in … Read more
The King will have his first runner in the famous royal silks as Educator lines up at Salisbury on Thursday. While His Majesty has previously had runners in the colours he shared with the Queen Consort when they were the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall respectively, it will be the first time the … Read more
Sept. 8, 2022 – There’s an old joke about running: Q: What’s the best way to make the Olympic team? A: Choose your parents wisely! It’s funny because it’s laced with scientific truth: No aspiring athlete was ever slowed down by good genetics. Consider a recent study out of Spain that explored the relationship between … Read more