SIR AP MCCOY saw the inside of an ambulance nearly as often as the inside of the winners’ enclosure but still misses the thrill of raceriding. McCoy, 44, retired in 2015 at the top of his sport, having claimed a 20th successive champion jump jockey title. So far he has steered clear of a full-time […]
WE love horses. Sometimes, amid the drama of racing politics and a constant worry those in power are keen to destroy the game by continually tinkering with the whip rules, I think many forget that at the end of the day we all enjoy this great sport because of our love of the horse. And […]
ASCOT 1.50 BANK on some Paul Nicholls wizardry with MAGIC SAINT. This French import ran really well on his debut for the former champion trainer when runner-up in a graduation chase at Haydock on Betfair Chase day. He would have only been third if River Wylde had not fallen at the last but it was […]
TAKE a Park in the Walk at Ascot on Saturday. Emma Lavelle’s rapidly-improving PAISLEY PARK is the one to be with in the JLT Long Walk Hurdle (2.25). He defied top weight to win at Haydock last month, needing every yard of that extended three miles, only getting up to win close home. He will […]
FIZZ the season to be jolly that a brand new prosecco bar has launched in Mayfair hosting A-list celebrities including Samuel L. Jackson, Gino D’Acampo and Katie Piper. Based on the lower-ground floor of popular Heddon Street restaurant Piccolino, the sparkling new venue is welcoming guests for prosecco masterclasses. The plush restaurant is already a firm […]
RUTH JEFFERSON is in for an unusual Christmas Day. While most people are sleeping off too much turkey, looking for receipts from the fourth pair of socks and getting stuck into a drunken argument with the in-laws, the Yorkshire trainer will have the delights of the M1 to amuse her. Missing the festive trimmings won’t […]
BRITAIN faces a soggy Sunday with more showers pouring misery on those facing the Christmas getaway. Last night saw 50mph gales and torrential rainy weather with more forecast by the end of the weekend. Intense downpours caused chaos during the Friday rush hour as wet and windy weather pushed in from the south west. And […]
DONALD Trump has unveiled a steel, spiked design for his long mooted Mexico border wall. The President called it “effective” and “beautiful” as he revealed the plan on Twitter last night. It came hours after he effectively shut down US government in retaliation for congress refusing to budget for the infamous wall. White House negotiators […]
WHILE the turkey is the centrepiece of Christmas dinner, the best bit is always the trimmings. Whether it’s crispy pigs in blankets or creamy bread sauce, these added extras elevate the meal from a humble roast to a full-on festive feast. So where should you go to source your top-notch trimmings? The Sun’s GIULIA CROUCH […]
THE Transport Secretary was accused of shelving laws to curb the use of drones. Plans for regulation has been put on hold by Chris Grayling amid pressures in his department. The Government is yet to respond to a consultation, which finished in September. Sources said last night that draft legislation would not be brought in […]
YOU know that moment at the end of a film, when you think the good guys have won, when a creepy tendril curls out of nowhere, or the bunny boiler who you thought was dead rears up out of the bath? The real horror is that the battle may have been won — but the […]
CHRISTMAS is a time for families to get together to celebrate then end up sulking over who got the bigger portion of turkey and roast potatoes before fighting over the TV remote. It’s a time when new parents half kill themselves buying presents for their little ones then watch in dismay as they ignore the […]
I ALWAYS sneer at those wimps who wear ponchos on water rides. The log flume never offers the white-knuckle thrills of the rollercoaster next door, so why not get a bit wet? And there is never much of a splash anyway. With that theory in mind, I confidently boarded a raft on SeaWorld Orlando’s brand-new […]
IT’S as traditional as turkey sarnies and a brisk walk – the annual search for the summer holiday kicks off on Boxing Day. This year, with Brexit chaos continuing, travel firms are keener than ever to convince you to book early. With kids-go-free bargains, discounts and plenty of all-inclusive hotels, there is a lot to […]
PRINCESS Eugenie has spoken of her anger at having major spinal surgery as a child. She had a corrective operation for scoliosis curvature of the spine at the age of 12. Eugenie said it took her a long time to come to terms with being different and it “was a bombshell that left me reeling”. […]
POLICE have arrested two people for criminal use of drones after the chaos at Gatwick airport. It comes a day after drone attacks by suspected eco-warriors caused holiday carnage with a raft of cancellations. Sussex police took two suspects into custody after raids at 10pm last night. Police Superintendent James Collis said: “Our investigations are still on-going, […]
A NEW era dawns for Manchester United as they travel to take on Cardiff. Jose Mourinho received his marching orders earlier this week after a dreadful start to the season which sees the Red Devils 19 points off the Premier League pace. Former United star and 1999 Champions League hero Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been put […]
A better hand EVEN if by some miracle Theresa May’s Brexit deal finally gets the nod, what are our chances of then forging a beneficial trade agreement with the EU? Slim at best. Are we better off negotiating it after a clean break, with our £39billion and our leverage intact, with the power to cut […]
REAL MADRID are looking to make history as they face Al Ain in the Club World Cup final. The Spanish giants are chasing their third-straight title, a feat never before achieved since the first competition back in 2000. In their way are United Arab Emirates side Al Ain, who stunned River Plate in the semi-finals […]
AMBER Rudd has slammed European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker as “ghastly” – saying his “grotesque” behaviour towards women should have been subjected to an official complaint. The Work and Pensions Secretary said she “did not like” the way he was “holding the Prime Minister” in pictures of Mr Juncker and Theresa May clashing last week. […]
IT’S top vs bottom at Parkhead as Celtic welcome Dundee to the Scottish capital. Brendan Rodgers’ side saw off Motherwell last time out to go back to the summit, whilst the visitors were giving a 5-1 thumping by Aberdeen. What time is kick-off? THIS Scottish Premiership clash is set for Saturday, December 22. Kick-off at […]
LEICESTER travel to face a Chelsea side who are yet to lose on home soil so far this season. Claude Puel’s side haven’t won in four games on the road and last week humiliatingly became the first team since September 2016 to lose to Crystal Palace without Wilfried Zaha featuring. Despite their excellent home form, […]
AC MILAN will look to get their top-four challenge back on track when hosting Fiorentina at the San Siro. Gennaro Gattuso’s side have drawn their last two games 0-0 and have now won just seven of their first 16 top-flight games this season. What time is kick-off? THIS Serie A clash is all set for […]
UNAI EMERY’s Arsenal are looking to avoid three defeats in a week when Burnley visit the Emirates. After last weekend’s defeat to Southampton, the Gunners crashed out of the Carabao Cup to arch rivals Spurs in midweek. But in the Premier League they’re unbeaten on home soil since Manchester City visited right back in August. […]
YOU’D think that in these trying and difficult times, our leaders would be up for some serious debate. But no. This week, in the Commons, Mrs May decided that instead of presenting her thoughts on Brexit in a calm, dignified manner, she’d make some lame reference to pantomime season so she could crack a “behind […]