#Bank Holiday

Irish trainer John F. O'Neill owes the stalls handlers at Goodwood a good drink or two. In Ireland this season he has run just three horses - Tullyhogue Fort, Daily Pursuit and Pink Fire Lilly - in a total of 13 races at an average starting price of around 100-1. None has won. Last Saturday, Pink Fire Lilly, who had finished twelfth of 13 in an…

Dramatic scenes on the track on Arc day at Longchamp on Sunday were not confined to the track. The Captain witnessed an angry outburst from the Wertheimer brothers - owners of the brilliant Goldikova - towards the Racing Post's much respected veteran Paris man Desmond Stoneham. Flashpoint: Alain Wertheimer (in bowler hat), owner of Goldikova, was…

The Rose Bowl is billed as the'The Granddaddy Of Them All' being the oldest College Football bowl game and this year the match will be between Penn State and Utah on Bank Holiday Monday (2nd Jan 2023). The Rose Bowl Stadium will host the event as normal and you can place bets on the match with the best Rose Bowl Utah sports betting sites and also…

The Rose Bowl, is nicknamed'The Granddaddy Of Them All' and is the oldest College Football bowl game going. This year the match will be between Penn State and Utah on Bank Holiday Monday (2nd Jan 2023). Played at the Rose Bowl Stadium and you can place bets on the match with the best Rose Bowl Pennsylvania sports betting sites and also get up to…

The Rose Bowl, which is nicknamed'The Granddaddy Of Them All', is the oldest operating College Football bowl game and this year will be played between Penn State and Utah on Bank Holiday Monday (2nd Jan 2023). Staged at the Rose Bowl Stadium and you can bet on the match with the best Rose Bowl California sports betting sites and also claim up to…

There's Classic action to savour at Epsom on Friday and Saturday as Platinum Jubilee fever fills the air during an extra-long Bank Holiday Weekend. The main dish is Saturday afternoon's Cazoo Derby at 5.30pm, set to be run this year in honour of Lester Piggott, who rode nine Derby winners in his career and passed away peacefully last weekend. Aidan…

HITMAN has the King George in his sights. This speed track will be right up his street and he was impressive when scoring at Haydock last time. There's more to come and Paul Nicholls has a cracking record in this race. Stablemate Bravemansgame is right in the hunt but L'Homme Presse looks a bigger threat. He is a proven Grade 1 performer who gave…

PUNTERS were left absolutely floored after 200-1 and 100-1 winners landed within five minutes of each other on Bank Holiday Monday. Hopefully some of those watching celebrated a bumper payday too after the gargantuan 20300-1 double came in. Rank 100-1 outsider Katie's Kitten was the first of the incredibly unlikely runners to emerge…

Members of the Highclere Racing syndicate after Rockstar Ronnie's feature success Monday: Warwick A day after Highclere Thoroughbred Racing enjoyed their first British Classic win with Cachet in the 1000 Guineas, there was more cause for celebration when Rockstar Ronnie took the feature 2m4f handicap chase to provide the syndicate with a first…

For everything related to Goodwood races today, this is the place to be. As the host venue for one of biggest horse racing fixtures of the year, Goodwood Racecourse plays an important role in the sport's annual calendar. On this page, you will find the latest cards, tips and results for races at Goodwood today. Located on the Goodwood Estate, the…

From Thursday June 2 to Sunday June 5, the UK is enjoying a four-day bank holiday weekend to honour the Queen's 70 years on the throne. It commemorates her Platinum Jubilee and there will be parties and festivities lining the streets up and down the country. However, it isn't the only event happening this weekend, as the historic Epsom Derby is…

Nothing better than a Bank Holiday Monday on Epsom Downs watching the racing. Perhaps we can make your day even better with some winners. Here's a quick run through of our selections for Monday's races, you can view the results and the racecards by using the Planet Sport live centre. There's a bit more detail on our three main highlights below the…

The 2022 Flat season is in full swing after the first two Classics of the season, the 2000 Guineas and 1000 Guineas. Attention now turns towards Epsom with the Cazoo Derby and Oaks next month, and market movers come thick and fast as the key Classic trials continue to be run. Our Classic Clues series has you covered. Here's a recap of the recent…

JAPAN have stunned Germany to win 2-1 after a sensational fight back! Super subs Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano both scored as Japan pulled off an incredible victory. Before the game, German stars made a gesture to Fifa by all covering their mouths in a "silenced" protest at not be being allowed to wear the OneLove rainbow armband. Result: Germany 1…

The crowd were captivated by last year's Derby finish, won by Wings Of Eagles (near side), and we're in for another mouthwatering contest this week It's a week that is all about Epsom on Saturday and the race that every breeder, owner, trainer, stable staff and jockey dreams of winning - not forgetting the occasional punter! Here's the racing…

Premier League action takes no break this week with games across midweek including this afternoon's fixtures to cap off the Bank Holiday weekend. 888Sport have a huge new customer offer for the festive period if you bet £10 or more you'll get a £5 free bet on each Premier League game! There are some huge games to sink your teeth into this festive…

After the Easter bank holiday there's plenty more racing action on Tuesday with five meetings across England. Epsom (1.50-4.30pm) stages its first meeting of the new Flat season and is joined by Yarmouth (2.30-5.40) and an all-weather card at Wolverhampton (4.50-7.50). For National Hunt followers, the focus is on Sedgefield (1.05-4.55) and…

The League One season comes to a close on Saturday with nine of the 12 matches having something riding on them, with promotion, play-off and relegation places still to be confirmed AFC Bournemouth could take a big step towards automatic promotion this weekend This weekend marks the penultimate round of fixtures in the Championship and League Two,…

Epsom stages the third Classic of the season on bank holiday Friday as the girls take centre stage. A bumper crowd is expected and racegoers could witness one of Frankie Dettori's iconic flying dismounts as the Italian jockey rides hot favourite Emily Upjohn in the Epsom Oaks (4.30pm). John & Thady Goshen also saddle Nashwa, Aidan O'Brien's assault…

Ben Coen got the better of his brother Jake to win the handicap over the extended eight furlongs on the Tom Mullins-trained San Aer at Galway on Bank Holiday Monday. Owned by the trainer's wife Helen, the four-year-old left it late but led in the final strides to beat the Matthew Smith-trained Excuzio Joe by half a length, with Andrew…

Initially, I didn't need any race form for this project. Weights and measures count, like times and ratings, breeding, management and navigation. But racehorses appeal simply as individuals. Watching them run, walk, parade or simply stand is one of life's pleasures - and educations. Winston Churchill once said, "There is something about the outside…

The Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend has several events lined up and the Epsom Derby event is included in this. The bank holiday officially started on Thursday 2nd June and saw the beginning of celebrations of The Queen's 70 year reign. The Queen will be watching the flat horse race, Epsom Derby 2022 today (Saturday, June 4) from home, as part…

2022-04-17Bank Holiday Monday ITV Racing Tips: Best bets for Fairyhouse and Kempton Our eight picks, which include a value each-way shot for the big race, are listed below, while punters looking for further clues might want to visit Planet Sport's Racing Live Centre, as it's here you'll find the race cards…

Like a few teams, Hull KR have nothing left to play for in 2022 which gives them a sense of freedom which may be useful against the high flying Wigan Warriors. But can they upset the applecart against Wigan as they come to town this Bank Holiday Monday. The Warriors will be riding high after maintaining their unbeaten home record against the…

York-domiciled (for now) print journalist via employers in Whitehaven, Middlesbrough, Skipton, Exeter, Leeds and Howden. Latest posts by Andrew Gallon (see all) The sports ground'collector' is always on the lookout for something different. Playing inside a racecourse circuit - as do Thirsk Cricket Club - counts as unusual. Not unique, though, in my…