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Richard Hannon sets Haatem the task of winning first Group One race in France at the Jacques Le Marois - as he insists the Wathnan Racing horse hasn't 'had the respect he deserves'
23/07/24 10:56
DOMINIC KING: Richard Hannon has set Haatem the challenge of winning his first Group One in France after Wathnan Racing decided to sidestep a showdown with Rosallion. Haatem has become a flagbearer for the Emir Of Qatar's rapidly expanding operation and paid back a chunk of the £3million that was spent on buying him when winning the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot last month. That success was the least Haatem deserved after finishing third in the 2000 Guineas then second in the Irish equivalent behind stablemate Rosallion, who has been targeted at next week's Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood since he won the St James's Palace Stakes at the Royal meeting....read
Xander Schauffele warns rivals he's ready to take his major-winning form to another level after Sunday's flawless Open victory at Royal Troon
22/07/24 09:31Xander Schauffele has warned his rivals he can take his major-winning form to another level after an epic display at Royal Troon.Sir Alex Ferguson breaks his own world record with £660,000 purchase of unbeaten horse Regent's Stroll
22/07/24 02:56Sir Alex Ferguson and his racing syndicate made history on Monday when they splashed out a record sum for a National Hunt horse sold at public auction.Shane Lowry left hurt and empty in his bid to win The Open for a second time as the Claret Jug slips from the grasp of the long-time leader
21/07/24 09:31DOMINIC KING AT ROYAL TROON: Lowry finished five shots behind Schauffele but he won't have to think too hard about where the deficit could have been bridged.Justin Thomas hails the Troon monsoon as Open rain check puts former world No 1 in reach of the Claret Jug
20/07/24 09:52DOMINIC KING AT ROYAL TROON: Honesty is the best policy but in sport honesty isn't always displayed when a competitor finds themselves in front of a microphone.Inside The Open: How plush hospitality packages, £1,500 whisky and £7 pints at Royal Troon's own pub help punters enjoy one of the UK's most lucrative golf tournaments
20/07/24 10:25All is relatively quiet behind the 18th green on Monday afternoon when Brian Harman arrives for the reign champion's press conference, the week's curtain raiser.Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods will have nightmares after exits from The Open... with game's giants cut down to size by torturous Troon
19/07/24 10:02DOMINIC KING AT ROYAL TROON: In the waves that rose and crashed on to the shores of South Beach, the local kite surfers were having the time of their lives.Tiger Woods is on the brink after rollercoaster round at The Open, but his aura shows no sign of fading as fans clamour to get a touch of greatness
18/07/24 09:30DOMINIC KING AT ROYAL TROON: It was 2.26pm when Tiger Woods strode onto the practice putting green and, immediately, a theme of Open week was back in your mind as fans clamoured to watch.ULTIMATE OPEN GUIDE: Mail Sport's experts name their best bets, dark horses to watch (with an Englishman picked by two)... and the seven holes where the major will be won and lost
18/07/24 12:09Royal Troon, a links course on the windswept west coast of Scotland, is our venue for a 10th time with the likes of Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau in action.Horse racing's answer to Drive to Survive hits the screens! 'Champions: Full Gallop' is a 'fully open book' about the sport, claims Paul Nicholls... so will YOU be watching?
17/07/24 09:30Episode one of Champions: Full Gallop will be broadcast at 9pm on Friday night on ITV1 - it was premiered at BAFTA with Nicholls's stable jockey Harry Cobden getting rave reviews.The green is inviting, the carry is minimal, so why is it so easy for the best players in the world to come unstuck on the Postage Stamp at Royal Troon, asks DOMINIC KING
17/07/24 09:30DOMINIC KING: For the breakdown on why something so apparently straightforward is actually so complex, who better to ask than the greatest of all-time?Champions: Full Gallop leaves you craving more. Racing isn't a sport of make believe but it is a place to see fantasy... its 'Drive To Survive' moment exposes that perfect blend
17/07/24 08:02DOMINIC KING: TV - and the way we view it - has changed because there is little appeal to enter the land of make believe anymore. We want reality; we want to be taken to new areas.Peter Crouch praises Champions: Full Gallop documentary series for offering 'a peek behind the curtain' of British jumps racing - as Darren Gough and Ed Chamberlin attend premiere
17/07/24 12:30DOMINIC KING: Champions: Full Gallop will debut on ITV1 at 9pm on Friday and the potential for it to draw in a new audience to racing from a prime time slot is huge.Tiger Woods' brutal response to Colin Montgomerie after Scot suggests 15-time major winner should RETIRE ahead of The Open
16/07/24 12:08DOMINIC KING AT ROYAL TROON: Woods, a three time winner of The Open Championship, is among the field at Royal Troon this week.Reigning champion Brian Harman claims he would play at The Open for free after tournament chiefs raise concerns about escalating prize pots
15/07/24 05:52DOMINIC KING AT ROYAL TROON: Harman has insisted he would play at The Open for free after tournament chiefs admitted they are concerned about escalating prize funds.He was the awkward kid with goofy teeth who showed courage and resolve to survive football's bearpit. Now, Gareth Southgate is on the brink of England's finest hour since 1966
14/07/24 01:00Some people don't like the cut of Gareth Southgate's jib. Too polite and respectful for what they perceive a strong leader to be. The noisy minority have been out in force during these Euro.Brilliant William Buick lands 909-1 four-timer on Mill Stream... as July Cup success proves the highlight at Newmarket
13/07/24 09:31DOMINIC KING: Super Saturday turned out to be something more for William Buick, as Mill Stream's July Cup success proved the highlight of a four-timer at Newmarket.Businessman David Howden eyes more celebrations after meeting The Queen at Royal Ascot as Running Lion lines up in the Falmouth Stakes
12/07/24 07:55Howden is the Chief Executive of the insurance company that bears his name - the little acorn he planted 30 years ago is a now a mighty oak that employs 18,000 people worldwide.Derby and Eclipse winner City Of Troy could be something out the ordinary... it would be a tragedy if sport fans start obsessing at things our champions didn't do, writes DOMINIC KING
10/07/24 07:52City Of Troy was sent-off the 1-4 favourite but 'only' had a length in hand at the line over 12-1 outsider Al Riffa. Immediately the scrutiny was cranked up like never before.Economics is being primed to make reappearance at York in SkyBet Stakes later this month after brilliant win on same track back in May
05/07/24 10:54Economics, the brilliant winner of York's Dante Stakes, is being prepared to make his eagerly-awaited reappearance at the same track this month.F1 star Pierre Gasly opens up on his love for PSG, reveals his surprise footballing hero and his dream Euro 2024 final which would 'force me to fly to Germany'
05/07/24 11:58DOMINIC KING: Such is Gasly's obsession with football, he became a co-owner of the semi-professional team FC Versailles in March.Aidan O'Brien horses Auguste Rodin and City Of Troy are set to race in Japan and the US before August is out as trainer plots remarkble Pan-Pacific programme
04/07/24 04:40Aidan O'Brien is planning a remarkable Pan-Pacific programme for star colts City Of Troy and Auguste Rodin to define their illustrious careers.Kieran Shoemark's struggles with the Gosdens is drawing parallels to Peter Crouch's start at Liverpool... Crouchy eventually turned the tide - why can't the same happen for Shoemark?
03/07/24 11:47DOMINIC KING: Much has happened since that demanding, draining autumn 19 years ago but the character building events are never far from Peter Crouch's mind.Sergio Garcia fails to qualify for the 2024 Open Championship by TWO SHOTS... as the former Masters champion is involved in a row with tournament officials after 1,500 fans turn out to watch him play
02/07/24 08:36DOMINIC KING AT WEST LANCASHIRE GOLF CLUB: The Spaniard was involved in a heated discussion with tournament officials during his first round of the 36-hole competition.Los Angeles storms to victory in a blockbuster Irish Derby and gives trainer Aidan O'Brien a record-extending 16th triumph in the race
30/06/24 11:50Los Angeles came out on top in a thunderous finish thanks, in no small part to Moore working his magic, as he repelled two British challengers Sunway and Ambiente Friendly.Wathnan Racing celebrate success at Royal Ascot with Leovanni, Shareholder, English Oak and Haatem all winning as they now target further glory
29/06/24 03:30EXCLUSIVE BY DOMINIC KING: Wathnan Racing had enjoyed stellar results at Royal Ascot, their peacock blue and old gold silks carried to victory in four races.Kinross set for fresh start as he looks to prove there's life after Frankie Dettori when he returns to action at Newcastle
28/06/24 09:30DOMINIC KING: The seven-year-old gelding was a favourite of Dettori; he's raced 19 times since May 2021 and was partnered by the Italian on 15 of those occasions.British Horseracing Authority launch investigation into four horses dying at one meeting in Newton Abbot as 20 of 75 runners fail to finish
26/06/24 07:57DOMINIC KING: Newton Abbot is a popular course with owners, trainers and racegoers and even attracted a runner from Willie Mullins' yard in Ireland last season.Why Gareth Southgate will consider walking away: DOMINIC KING on the rise of England's oiks
26/06/24 04:00DOMINIC KING: No man deserves this but, even by England's standards, the opprobrium raining down on Southgate was disgraceful.The BBC are accused of 'snobbery' after axing their daily racing tips on Radio 4's Today programme, just one week after 280,000 fans flocked to Royal Ascot
24/06/24 04:54DOMINIC KING: It has been a tradition for more than 47 years for tips to be read out at the end of the morning bulletins at 6:30am, 7:30am and 8:30am to audience of 5.7million listeners.Victorious Callum Shepherd breaks down in tears after famous Royal Ascot victory as the Isle Of Jura winner recalls death of fellow jockey Stefano Cherchi in emotional scenes
22/06/24 09:30DOMINIC KING AT ROYAL ASCOT: Callum Shepherd had just embarked on the trot back to paradise when it all became too much for him as he began an emotional post-race media address.Inside the glitz and glamour of Royal Ascot: How high-end fashion, thrilling racing and dizzy prices help punters make memories of a lifetime, writes DOMINIC KING
22/06/24 10:18DOMINIC KING: Whether it is at an auction, where high-rollers bid to make their dreams come true, in the betting ring or even in the car park, Royal Ascot is a meeting like no other.Tom Marquand living the dream as he revels in royal reunion at Ascot after winning the Coronation Stakes with Porta Fortuna - and he could meet the King again this weekend!
21/06/24 09:30DOMINIC KING: Tom Marquand had been in this position before but still he could not quite believe it was happening: a compliment from the King, another trophy for the collectionKyprios comes back from the dead to beat Trawlerman and win second Gold Cup at Royal Ascot
20/06/24 09:31Even by his own miraculous standards, this was different. Kyprios had just won his second Ascot Gold Cup at odds of 11-10 but, for Aidan O'Brien, a million-to-one shot had obliged.ROYAL ASCOT 2024: Leovanni victory in Queen Mary Stakes gets Wathnan Racing off to a flier, while Auguste Rodin adds another highlight to astonishing CV with Prince of Wales's Stakes win
19/06/24 10:54DOMINIC KING AT ROYAL ASCOT: Leovanni storms to victory in the Queen Mary Stakes on the second day of Royal Ascot; Auguste Rodin wins the Prince of Wales's Stakes.18-year-old sensation Billy Loughnane produces the ride of his life on-board Rashabar to win the Coventry Stakes on day one at Royal Ascot
18/06/24 06:49DOMINIC KING AT ROYAL ASCOT: Royal Ascot exists to showcase brilliance and that characteristic was everywhere on day one of this historic meeting, with 18-year-old Billy Loughnane starring.Racehorse sells for £8.1m at exclusive Kensington Palace Gardens auction - with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis and Michael Owen in the crowd - before connections buy her back for £3m less!
18/06/24 08:42On the eve of Royal Ascot, in secluded area behind Kensington Palace, staggering sums of money are invested by owners who want to buy a ready made runner for a meeting like no other.The inside story of how England let Jamal Musiala slip through their fingers and represent Germany instead of the Three Lions
16/06/24 01:00DOMINIC KING: Musiala, with his pace and his sorcery and a right foot that cracks a ball like a cannon, had the kind of opening night at Euro 2024 where a reputation is moved to a different realm.From Swaziland to Royal Ascot: Sean Levey on how he survived 'bucking bronco' trauma to become a track trailblazer
15/06/24 09:47EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DOMINIC KING: Levey is one of the best Flat jockeys in the business. He heads to Royal Ascot this week with a fine book of rides, none better than Rosallion.John and Thady Gosden plot new course for Inspiral with surprise Prince of Wales Stakes showdown against last year's Derby winner Auguste Rodin
14/06/24 11:41DOMINIC KING: Trained by John and Thady Gosden for owners Cheveley Park Stud, Inspiral had been ante-post favourite for the Queen Anne Stakes.Oisin Murphy set to ride Ramatuelle at the Royal Ascot... as he looks to bring success home for NBA legend Tony Parker
13/06/24 08:29DOMINIC KING IN CHANTILLY: Ramatuelle is owned by a consortium that is headed by basketball legend Tony Parker.HORSE POWER: French Invasion on it's way to the Royal Ascot as strong challenge from across The Channel attempts to end five-year drought
13/06/24 07:58DOMINIC KING IN CHANTILLY: Ahead of the Royal meeting, Horse Power spent a morning on the gallops in Chantilly picking up the latest intelligence.HORSE POWER: Magical Epsom is the birthplace of champions so give it the billing it deserves... work needs to be done to make occasion magnificent
05/06/24 07:43DOMINIC KING: City Of Troy's mesmerising and dominating performance in the Betfred Derby at the weekend showed emphatically that these two historic contests are the pinnacle in flat racing.Aidan O'Brien to wait up to 10 days before deciding where next to unleash 'unbelievable' City of Troy, who gave the legendary trainer his 10th and best Epsom Derby win
02/06/24 09:30DOMINIC KING IN IN CHANTILLY: It has been a whirlwind weekend for O'Brien, who flew back to his Ballydoyle base on Saturday night after watching City Of Troy's Derby win.Favourite City of Troy WINS the Epsom Derby with jockey Ryan Moore... while legendary trainer Aidan O'Brien triumphs for the 10th time and hails three-year-old as 'no doubt' his best winner of the historic race
01/06/24 03:36DOMINIC KING AT EPSOM DOWNS: The bare facts will simply say City Of Troy won the 245th Betfred Derby, justifying 3/1 favouritism, but there was so much more to it.My day with the great Betfred Derby hope who's ready for the run of his life: Fanshawe's laid-back star Ambiente Friendly in top shape ahead of biggest test
31/05/24 09:57DOMINIC KING: Ambiente Friendly, trained by James Fanshawe and one of the favourites for Saturday's Betfred Derby, is certainly good. Time may show he is exceptional.Ezeliya ends Dermot Weld's 43-year wait for a second Epsom Oaks triumph after an emphatic performance
31/05/24 09:48DOMINIC KING AT EPSOM: There was an irony to it all. While Princess Zahra Aga Khan found her plane grounded in France, her father's fabulous filly Ezeliya took flight in Epsom to make history.Ryan Moore can make Aidan O'Brien merry in the Betfred Oaks as he bids for fifth triumph on Ylang Ylang
30/05/24 09:34It's the speedometer that catches your eye. At Ballydoyle, the training centre that sets its store on producing Classic winners, the little details and fine margins can make massive gains.HORSE POWER: Nothing matches the Epsom Derby for its ability to make legends
28/05/24 09:30Outside the Champions League final, there is no bigger sporting event this weekend in Britain than at Epsom. No contest on the Flat can rival the Derby's legend-making potential.Rachael Blackmore breaks new ground with stunning Bronte Cup success at York for her first Group race win on the flat as Term of Endearment storms home
26/05/24 07:12DOMINIC KING: What a demonstration of her talents this was, forcing Term Of Endearment past 16/1 shot Night Sparkle in the closing stages.Rab Havlin leans on Frankie Dettori for Derby guidance as he prepares for biggest race of his career after replacing Callum Shepherd on Ambiente Friendly
24/05/24 09:30Rab Halvin has turned to Frankie Dettori for advice as he prepares for the biggest ride of his career in next week's Betfred Derby.Why Plymouth might be the right fit for Wayne Rooney - with former Man United striker lined up for shock return to management at Championship side
24/05/24 09:30DOMINIC KING: There is a reason Rooney is ready to move to the most southerly and westerly club on these isles and it has nothing to do with financial gain or an easy life.Dancing Gemini gets the green light to run in the Betfred Derby, as owner David Fish is ready to roll the dice on the colt after impressive gallop at Epsom
21/05/24 10:03DOMINIC KING: Trained by Roger Teal, the colt was last seen finishing second in the French 2,000 Guineas at Longchamp. It was felt he was an unlucky loser that day.Laura Woods on covering Saudis shocking Messi at the World Cup and watching Keane and Souness go at it live on air as she reveals she will miss Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk after a freak holiday accident
18/05/24 10:36EXCLUSIVE: Woods has missed televised duties recently and has been noticeably absent in the build-up to Tyson Fury's heavyweight unification bout set to take place in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.From Stamford Bridge to Munich via Wembley, DOMINIC KING compiles the 10 most significant games of Jurgen Klopp's nine-year reign at Liverpool
18/05/24 05:10DOMINIC KING had a ringside seat for the journey Klopp took Liverpool on, seeing the impact of results had on the evolution of the squad and the club.Charlie Appleby suffers new savage blow as Arabian Crown is ruled out of Betfred Derby at Epsom following an injury in training
17/05/24 10:28DOMINIC KING: Godolphin's trainer looked to have three strings to his bow 10 days ago. His season had started in the best fashion, when Notable Speech plundered the Qipco 2,000 Guineas.Trainer William Haggas unlikely to hedge Epsom Derby bets with Economics, after he ran away with The Al Basti Equiworld Dante Stakes by six lengths
17/05/24 11:34DOMINIC KING: Things are never straightforward when it comes to Economics and how that point was proven once again this time on the racecourse.Inside the Liverpool Jurgen Klopp called home: Reds' boss has had a pie and a pub named after him, loves beach walks and a pint of Peroni at his local as his magical Merseyside tour comes to an end
17/05/24 01:00LEWIS STEELE AND DOMINIC KING ON MERSEYSIDE: it is now impossible to be in the city without feeling Jurgen Klopp's impact, whether it is in hotels and bars, in bakeries or on beaches.Leeds 4-0 Norwich (4-0 agg): First-half onslaught powers Daniel Farke's side into the Championship play-off final and sinks sorry Canaries
16/05/24 08:55LEEDS UNITED 4-0 NORWICH CITY (agg 4-0) - DOMINIC KING AT ELLAND ROAD: Nights at this raucous old venue can often be fraught and filled with angst but how different this proved to be.Secret Satire storms to victory in in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes after a stunning performance in York... as bookmakers slash her odds for Epsom
16/05/24 08:10DOMINIC KING AT YORK: A day for summersaults and a day for pleasant surprises left one trainer thinking about Royal Ascot and another contemplating a shot at the big time.HORSE POWER: Racing will rejoice if Sir Michael Stoute can drive Passenger to glory... the 78-year-old Grand Master has lost none of his instinct or ability
15/05/24 07:43DOMINIC KING: If Stoute wasn't a trainer, you'd want him to manage your pension because his ability to keep make gains, year on year, is incredible.Aidan O'Brien is a relentless thinker who is cut from the same cloth as Pep Guardiola... watching him close up you can understand why there will be more glory days, writes DOMINIC KING
14/05/24 07:56DOMINIC KING AT BALLYDOYLE, TIPPERARY: O'Brien's wife, Anne-Marie, went to see Bruce Springsteen in Kilkenny on Sunday night and, clearly, a good time had been had by all.Aidan O'Brien's Derby tilt gets Los Angeles glitz as struggles finally end... as success at Leopardstown bodes well for Epsom
12/05/24 09:30DOMINIC KING AT LEOPARDSTOWN: O'Brien saw favourites beaten at Chester and Lingfield, but a relentless performance from Los Angeles prompted bookmakers to take action.Treasure to get Ascot title after returning to action at Lingfield but owner Ralph Beckett rules out going to Epsom for grey filly
11/05/24 09:31Treasure owned by The King and Queen, is likely to be aimed at Royal Ascot after a pleasing return to action at Lingfield.Ambiente Friendly fires into Derby reckoning after blistering Linfield Trial win and leaves young jockey Callum Shepherd daring to dream
11/05/24 09:30Callum Shepherd is daring to dream a potential first ride in the Derby could reap the ultimate reward after Ambiente Friendly's blistering Lingfield Trial win.Bike fanatic Richard Kingscote hits top gear by delivering a performance on Sir Michael Stoute's Passenger that drew gasps from the crowd at Chester
10/05/24 09:30DOMINIC KING: The 37-year-old is also a master at whizzing around the tight bends of Chester and he looked like he was on an equine motorbike on FridayBetter than scoring, Michael? Ex-Liverpool and England star Owen fist pumps and beams with joy as his horse, Zoffee, wins Chester Cup at 9/1 at a meeting which he treasures the most
10/05/24 05:57DOMINIC KING AT CHESTER: Owen, owner of Manor House Stables and a racing devotee, realised a lifetime ambition when Zoffee won the Chester Cup.Hidden Law dies just moments after victory in Chester Vase, with the highly-rated horse suffering a fatal broken leg following 'freak accident' as tributes pour in
08/05/24 05:17DOMINIC KING: Hidden Law was owned by Godolphin, the operation of Sheikh Mohammed, trained by Charlie Appleby and ridden by William Buick.HORSE POWER: City Of Troy's mega-flop in the 2000 Guineas keeps us aching for an all-conquering superstar like Sea The Stars and Frankel
07/05/24 11:22DOMINIC KING: Just 52 seconds into the most eagerly-awaited 2000 Guineas in a decade, the anxious change in Moore's body language made clear that history books would remain closed.Charlie Appleby eyes Epsom Derby tilt for Hidden Law if the well-bred son of Dubawi can take a step up in class in the Chester Vase
07/05/24 09:30DOMINIC KING: Charlie Appleby will look to strengthen his grip on the Epsom Derby when he steps Hidden Law up in class in Wednesday's Boodles Chester Vase.Aidan O'Brien despairs after 'too bad to be true' City of Troy flops and finishes ninth in the 2,000 Guineas... as Notable Speech marks his first race on turf with emphatic victory at Newmarket
04/05/24 09:30DOMINIC KING AT NEWMARKET: The accolades for a brilliant winner would arrive in good time, but the story of the Qipco 2,000 Guineas centred on the apology.Rob Edwards admits Luton 'HAD' to beat Everton for the upper hand in the relegation scrap - as goalscorer Elijah Adebayo reveals the Hatters' dressing room is 'flat'
03/05/24 10:26DOMINIC KING AT KENILWORTH ROAD: Luton have two games remaining and are level on points with Nottingham Forest, who face Sheffield United on Saturday.Karl Burke is more stressed by Liverpool's recent slump than his Guineas bid... as the trainer has high hopes of claiming a Classic double at Newmarket
03/05/24 10:00It would be common for a trainer to feel tense ahead of a weekend in which their dreams could come true, but Karl Burke's angst has nothing to do with horses.THE NOTEBOOK: Sean Dyche continues to 'juggle sand' ahead of Everton post-season departures, encouraging words from the pages of Luton's programme and how Ross Barkley should have been a Toffees hero
03/05/24 09:35DOMINIC KING AT KENILWORTH ROAD: Luton drew level on points with Nottingham Forest but remain the Premier League's bottom three after a 1-1 draw with EvertonThierry Henry sparks Newmarket fever as Arsenal legend set to join NBA great Tony Parker and cheer on French filly Ramatuelle in the 1000 Guineas
02/05/24 06:34One is the NBA legend who is on a mission to spread the word of racing; the other is a true footballing great, every inch a thoroughbred.Cheltenham festival winner Shishkin dies in tragic accident after fracturing hind leg as Nicky Henderson pays tribute to a 'great horse, friend and warrior'
28/04/24 09:56DOMINIC KING: Shishkin, a beautiful chaser who had won a clutch of jump racing's biggest prizes, was due to head to Ireland for the Punchestown festival on Monday.The real AP McCoy at 50! Legendary jockey shares tales of fortune tellers, broken bones and his love for Arsenal as he approaches his landmark birthday
28/04/24 01:01EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DOMINIC KING: The numbers and anecdotes that will boggle your mind will arrive in due course but first Sir Anthony McCoy wants to explain his apprehension.Willie Mullins becomes first Irishman to be crowned champion jump trainer in 70 YEARS - after El Fabiolo makes sure of his triumph by finishing second in the Celebration Chase
27/04/24 04:36It was always going to be a mighty task for Dan Skelton and Paul Nicholls to peg back the 67-year-old but they were left floundering after Mullins enjoyed two winners at Sandown.Planes (seven), train and automobiles! Jockey Patrick Mullins on his epic quest to help dad Willie be crowned Britain's Champion Trainer for the first time
26/04/24 09:30INTERVIEW BY DOMINIC KING: Once in a lifetime are the words Willie Mullins conjures to describe this historic week and his son, Patrick, sees no reason to disagree.Paul Nicholls says female jockey Bryony Frost has had to look for rides in France as 14-time champion trainer claims: 'The public like her more than some trainers do'
25/04/24 06:31Paul Nicholls is bemused by Bryony Frost's lack of outside opportunities and questioned why she is more popular with British racegoers than trainers.
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- Jake Paul KNOCKS OUT Mike Perry in sixth round of grueling battle to set up showdown with Mike Tyson After brave effort from ex-UFC star
- Injured Lionel Messi hobbles onto field in protective boot as Inter Miami celebrate his 45th major title After Copa America win with Argentina
- Team USA survives HUGE scare vs South Sudan as LeBron James and Co fight back from 14 POINT halftime deficit to beat world No 33 right at the death
- Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift compared to Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey 49ers star Kyle Juszczyk said they've 'all stayed so genuine and real'
- Caitlin Clark targeted by Angel Reese and Chennedy Carter in thinly-veiled shot on social media It came hours before the WNBA All-Star game
- Michael Jordan and Beyonce send messages of support to Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles revealed they sent words of encouragement to her
- Phil Mickelson reveals VERY awkward Tiger Woods chat at British Open The US rivals practiced next to each other on the range at Royal Troon
- Angel Reese says she lives a 'double life' as a 'girly girl' who also has 'that dog mentality' She made the admission before the WNBA All-Star game on Saturday
- Patrick and Brittany Mahomes throw gender reveal party as couple announce if they're having boy or girl With adorable Tic-Tac-Toe game
- Caitlin Clark reveals why she rejected offer to compete in WNBA All-Star 3-point contest Amid criticism of Indiana Fever rookie for not taking part
- Brittney Griner reveals wife has given birth to baby boy as couple welcome first child 19 months since WNBA star's release from Russian jail
- Jake Paul SHOVES Mike Perry and sparks on-stage brawl as weigh-in ahead of boxing showdown descends into chaos Tempers flare
- Angel Reese BEATS Caitlin Clark in shooting contest to win $100 prize Before rival blanks her as she celebrates with All-Star teammates
- Odell Beckham Jr. and Nike BOTH claim victory after $0 ruling in breach-of-contract suits The NFL star sued the apparel giant for $20m in 2022
- Kylie Kelce shuts down pregnancy rumors as she opens up on past miscarriage The wife of Jason Kelce shares three children with the retired Eagles legend
- Olivia Dunne shares message for Simone Biles before Olympics The LSU gymnast gushed over the seven-time Olympic medalist before she heads to Paris
- Angel Reese FINALLY arrives in Phoenix for WNBA All-Star weekend The rookie skipped the opening event to watch NBA summer league
- Caitlin Clark is slammed for refusing to participate in WNBA All-Star 3-point contest ESPN's Around the Horn host said 'there's really no excuse'
- Tennis legend Martina Navratilova hits out at Donald Trump As she brushes off the former American President's ear bandage as a 'PR stunt'
- Ryan Garcia CHARGED with vandalism and could face one year behind bars After alleged meltdown at five-star LA hotel
- Donald Trump's greatest WWE moments as Hulk Hogan prepares to speak before former President at RNC Famous cameo appearances
- Stephen A. Smith makes brutal prediction about Bronny James' Lakers playing time next season Expressed immediate impression on his game
- NFL legend Willie Anderson bizarrely blames The Blind Side movie for being continuously snubbed for Hall of Fame Astonishing claim
- Olivia Dunne shows off her baseball expertise on MLB All-Star red carpet Alongside pitching prodigy boyfriend Paul Skenes
- Antonio Brown gets VERY handsy with Lil Kim Before controversial ex-NFL star locks lips with the rapper at a wild yacht party
- Mary Lou Retton reveals fat-shaming abuse she suffered after her 1984 Olympic Gold Despite gymnastic legend weighing just 94 POUNDS
- Lionel Messi puts his feet up as Argentina captain relaxes in the sun with wife Antonela After damaging ankle ligaments in Copa America final
- LeBron James and Team USA thrash Serbia in Olympic warmup, despite claims of 'ego and other BS' threatening their gold medal chase
- Belichick blasted as a 'hypocrite' over NFL media U-turn The former Patriots coach was criticized for inking a deal with the CW network's Inside the NFL
- Bosa lists luxurious $1.75m Florida condo with a private beach The NFL player, who signed a $170m 49ers deal last fall, got his mom's real estate help
- 'Humiliated' former NFL star Terrell Davis opens up on being handcuffed on a flight He called for United Airlines to be held accountable
- Serena Williams says being ghosted by her first boyfriend made her a better athlete 'He's gonna regret this,' the Grand Slam champ recalled saying
- WNBA inks media rights package worth more than $2billion It's worth roughly four times the value of the league's current media deals
- Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa hints at late husband's feud with his parents as she mourns death of father-in-law 'We hoped things would've been different'
- Ingrid Andress breaks silence after national anthem performance made her laughing stock at MLB Home Run Derby 'I was drunk'
- Usher FINALLY attends Las Vegas Aces game two years on from A'ja Wilson's hilarious plea As pair link up on court after defeat to Chicago
- Andress fans leap to her DEFENSE despite her disastrous national anthem performance at the MLB Home Run Derby Branded 'the worst ever'
- Kobe Bryant fans mourn father's death after ex-NBA star dies following a stroke ''I'm picturing Kobe playing his Dad one-on-one in heaven'
- Simone Biles addresses 'traumas and downfalls' after suffering the 'twisties' in Tokyo Ahead of return to Olympic Games for USA
- Patrick Mahomes insists he's 'DONE' having kids after wife Brittany announced they're expecting their third child last week In a heartwarming video
- Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes arrive at MLB All-Star game after gymnast flaunted their private jet to Texas 'First lady of baseball' stunned in gown
- Jaylen Brown lists his Boston penthouse for $4.75m amid star's Olympics snub and dig at Bronny James In the upscale Seaport neighborhood
- Phillies star Alec Bohm couldn't keep a straight face during Ingrid Andress' disastrous national anthem At MLB Home Run Derby
- Singer Ingrid Andress delivers 'the worst national anthem EVER' It's hard to turn Texans off to The Star-Spangled Banner, but one woman nearly did so on Monday
- Skip Bayless 'is OUT at FS1 and will host his final show later this summer' His departure comes one year after co-host Shannon Sharpe left
- Hard Rock Stadium suffered 'significant damage' Miami Dolphins are continuing to assess the damage caused on Sunday
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- Aussie swimming team suffer NIGHTMARE start to Olympic Games as Emma McKeon and Shayna Jack are crammed onto buses into Paris in 'chaotic' scenes
- Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar pulls out of Paris Olympics after being 'DISGUSTED' that his girlfriend wasn't selected... as he says it was one of the reasons for his decision to withdraw
- Shohei Ohtani praised for his 'perfect' answer when asked to pick his favorite female athlete
- USA basketball stars party with stunning women at luxury London hotel before making their way to Paris for the Olympics
- NFL star mysteriously RETIRES at just 28 and just three months after signing a $3million contract
- Texas football coach marries his stripper girlfriend named 'pole assassin' - whose pet monkey allegedly attacked a child on Halloween
- Horse welfare chief says the Charlotte Dujardin whipping scandal is a 'massive wake-up call' - after the six-time Olympic medalist was banned from the sport following shocking video
- Charlotte Dujardin has funding STRIPPED by UK Sport and is dropped by horse welfare charity after she was sensationally banned from the Olympics just days before it begins amid horse whipping scandal
- NFL star VOMITS 'a number of times' during brutally hot first day of his team's training camp
- Caitlin Clark stuns fans by swatting away autograph seeker during chaotic scene at All-Star weekend
- Teenage basketball player viciously STOMPS on opponent's head during game in California
- Argentina 2-2 Morocco - Olympic football RECAP: Live score, team news and updates as Cristian Medina scores 106TH-MINUTE equaliser to complete comeback for South Americans
- Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson, 23, stuns as she attends parties with a former Patriots cheerleader in Boston
- Former world's fastest man says 99 PER CENT of Olympic sprinters are dirty - and opens up on taking PEDs, dealing heroin and life in jail
- Lionel Messi breaks his silence on Argentina's chaotic Olympics soccer match against Morocco
- Fan struck by Travis Kelce's golf ball speaks out on her ordeal as she recalls trying not to black out: 'There was a lot of blood'
- Ugly scenes mar Argentina's 2-1 defeat by Morocco at Olympics as fans boo national anthem and throw FLARES, cups and bottles at South American players amid Enzo Fernandez racism storm
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