Easysland has won the 4.10 Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase, holding off two-time Grand National winner Tiger Roll in a sprint to the finish. Ridden by French jockey Jonathan Plouganou, the 3/1 second-favourite beat the 8/11 favourite to first place, with 33/1 Out Sam finishing in third. Speaking on Easysland, Plouganou said “Today, this horse is […]
Cheltenham Festival: Politologue beats Defi Du Seuil to win Queen Mother Champion Chase
Politologue has won the 3.30 Queen Mother Champion Chase, beating heavy favourite Defi Du Seuil. The 6/1 second-favourite led from the start, with Dynamite Dollars and Bun Doran finishing in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Barry Geraghty was on for his third winner of the day, but 2/5 favourite Defi Du Seuil finished far back in […]
Spotted At The Races: Who visited Cheltenham Festival on Day 1
Cheltenham Festival draws stars from all over the world during the famous four-day event. Nick Knowles And despite attendances being down by 7000 on last year, it hasn’t stopped the crowds from turning out in their masses. Here’s who was spotted in Gloucestershire as the festival kicked off. The television presenter best known for presenting […]
PREVIEW: Mbappé could miss PSG Champions League tie vs Dortmund
PSG star-striker Kylian Mbappé is a doubt for their game against Borussia Dortmund, two days after it was announced their Champions League tie will be played behind closed doors. L’Équipe reported the French international had been tested for the virus, though results returned negative. The French champions will host the German side at Les Parc […]
PREVIEW: Liverpool need to be “exceptional” against Atlético, says Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side will need to be “exceptional” as they look to overturn a 1-0 deficit in their Champions League tie at home to Atlético Madrid. The Reds will be boosted by the return of captain Jordan Henderson, but goalkeeper Alisson will miss the last-16 second leg match with a hip […]
Cheltenham Festival: Dame De Compagnie triumphant in Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle
Dame De Compagnie has won the Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle after a fantastic final charge. The Nicky Henderson-trained horse, rode by Barry Geraghty, had a sprint at the last hurdle with Black Tears, but won by two lengths in the end. After yet another false start, the racing eventually got underway and it was Alfa […]
Cheltenham Festival: Champ wins the RSA Insurance Novices’ Steeple Chase
Champ was triumphant in a dramatic 2.10 Novices’ Steeple Chase victorious as he timed his charge to perfection. At 4/1 Champ astonishingly claimed victory as he overtook favourites Minella Indo and Allaho, who had both been ahead of him as he took the final fence. LIVE: Follow our liveblog to keep up with all of […]
Coronavirus Update: Roma will not travel to Spain for Europa League, whilst La Liga “could be stopped”
Italian side AS Roma will not travel to Sevilla for their Europa League tie on Thursday as their plane is not authorised to land in Spain. The Round of 16 tie was due to be played behind closed doors in an attempt to try and stop spreading coronavirus – with other games following suit. With […]
Cheltenham Festival: Envoi Allen wins the Ballymore Hurdle in a devastating finish
In the first race of the Ladies Day at Cheltenham festival, favourite Envoi Allen was victorious with a dominant home stretch in the 1.30 race. At 4-7, Envoi Allen was the leading contender by a long way, but he didn’t take the lead until the home stretch of the second circuit. LIVE: Follow our liveblog […]
SheBelieves Cup preview: England face Spain in final game; USA require point to win
England must beat Spain in tonight’s final round of SheBelieves Cup fixtures if they are to stand a chance of retaining the title they won last year. The Lionesses are currently three points behind leaders and hosts USA, who need just a point against Japan to win the competition. Phil Neville’s side will go into […]