#John Egan

TOP jockey John Egan could still be racing into his SIXTIES. John, who will be 53 in May, has signed a top agent to help him in his quest to become one of the oldest jockeys in the world. Even though he's ridden more than 2000 winners across 30 countries, he's still not satisfied. Successes have included the Irish 2000 Guineas, July Cup, Golden…

Middlesbrough vs Wigan Athletic Middlesbrough to win and both teams to score - 11/4 Bet £10 and get £37.50 in return Our recommended bet for Monday's clash at the Riverside Stadium comes in the form of a Middlesbrough win over Wigan Athletic, featuring goals from both sides. A £10 wager for such an outcome will secure you a return of £37.50 with…

Sheffield United vs Coventry City Sheffield United and Coventry City to end as a draw - 13/5 Bet £10 and get £36 in return Our recommended bet for Monday's clash at Bramall Lane comes in the form of a draw between Sheffield United and Coventry City. A £10 wager for such an outcome will secure you a return of £36 with Betway. Bramall Lane will act…

Wigan Athletic and Sheffield United square off in an EFL Championship game at the DW Stadium this Monday. Kolo Toure will be desperate for all three points in his first home game in charge of the Latics. United are the favorites in this one, though, and the in-form Sheffield side will be a tough nut to crack for the hosts. We always have the…

Kevin Frost: among the winners at Southwell on Tuesday Tuesday: Southwell Kevin Frost "wouldn't have known where to go" if Approach The City had not won on Tuesday - fortunately for him, he does not have to find out. His new recruit, a dual winner at Dundalk for James McAuley in Ireland last year, took advantage of the lowest mark of his career to…

Racegoers arrive in the rain at Epsom on Oaks day Persistent rain at Epsom has prompted a going change following the first race of the two-day Cazoo Derby festival, with conditions now described as good to soft (from good, good to firm in places). Up to 4.8mm of rain fell before midday and it continued to pour as the opening contest, won by the…

Lingfield hosts a busy eight-race card on the All-Weather on Wednesday, while there is jumping from Hexham, all live on Sky Sports Racing from 11.20am. The class three feature, the BetUK's Acca Club 5 Free Bet Handicap (1.25), has attracted nine runners, with bottom-weight Flying Secret looking of interest despite having yet to get his head in…

John Egan scored his first ever international goal to put Ireland in the driving seat until the 89th minute when Ronaldo equalised. He struck again in the 96th minute to break Irish hearts - and no doubt put a few smiles on Manchester United fans' face. Stephen Kenny knows that victory is essential here. Both teams in this one have now lost three…

The Queen will be without a runner at Epsom on Derby day after her final horse was not declared. Just Fine had been due to contest the World Pool Northern Dancer Handicap at the prestigious fixture. The gelding's trainer, Sir Michael Stoute, has the favourite for the feature Cazoo Derby (4.30pm). The big race is the only Flat Classic the Queen has…

Racing TV's Tom Bull provides his verdict on the 15 contenders in Saturday's QIPCO 2000 Guineas plus predicts the 1-2-3 for the first Classic of the season, live on Racing TV. By Tom Bull A winter of expectation and anticipation comes to an end with the arrival of the first Classic of the season on Saturday, the QIPCO 2000 Guineas. The pendulum of…

John Egan: did not hold back on his views on the state of British racing The best quotes from the racing world this week. . . It cost around £600 for a three-day trip all the way to Perth and your option was to withdraw our horse, what a terrible way to treat smaller owners who are the lifeblood of the sport Owner Dave Simpson blasts the lack of a…

Preston North End will host Sheffield United at Deepdale on Saturday afternoon in another round of EFL Championship football. The home side have had mixed results this season and have particularly struggled to score goals. They held on for a 1-1 draw against Vincent Kompany's Burnley on Wednesday, with Jordan Storey heading home his first goal of…