7 h. ago Aidan O'Brien's hiring of Christophe Soumillon leaves major St Leger fancy without a jockey

The ten-time French champion jockey had been booked to ride Lazy Griff since July but has informed trainer Charlie Johnston that he is likely to be needed at Leopardstown to fill in for the injured Ryan Moore

Sport

33 h. ago Woman humiliated after wearing beautiful dress to Chester Ladies Day

A woman was left sobbing at Chester Racecourse during Ladies Day when people mocked what she was wearing – even though the beautiful dress had sentimental meaning

Events

34 h. ago Woman in tears after being 'mocked' for empowering dress at Chester Ladies Day

A woman was in tears after being 'mocked' by fellow racegoers at Chester Racecourse's Ladies Day over what she was wearing - but her dress had a powerful meaning

Events

35 h. ago F1 world champion calls for ‘simple’ Ferrari change to help Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton crashed out of the Dutch GP, and was later hit with a grid penalty for the next race, with Charles Leclerc also retiring on a horror day for Ferrari

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39 h. ago Wayne Lordan lodges appeal against whip ban as Ryan Moore out for season

After Ryan Moore was sidelined by a broken leg, Wayne Lordan is challenging a ten day ban in order to be free for the St Leger Festival and Irish Champions Weekend

Politics

39 h. ago Man City won transfer race for £32.5m deadline day signing who ended up in prison

Manchester City made a major statement of intent on the day of their Abu Dhabi takeover in 2008 by signing Robinho from Real Madrid, right under their Premier League rivals' noses

Events

50 h. ago Arsenal slammed for 'ugly brand of football' as Man Utd icon makes unusual Liverpool claim

Arsenal were beaten at Liverpool on Sunday and Peter Schmeichel has called out their over reliance on set pieces as he took aim at their negative brand of football

Sport

50 h. ago Jesurun Rak Sakyi centre of Celtic and Rangers transfer battle as Crystal Palace tabled offers

The talented winger has emerged as a deadline day target for both Glasgow clubs, with Lyon also entering the race

Events

3 d. ago Why you can't drive your car to Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix

Organizers of Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix pride themselves on requiring almost all of the 110,000 fans expected each day of this race weekend to arrive by public transport or bicycle

Sport

9 d. ago US Open tennis day one: Raducanu and Shelton race through, Sabalenka wins – live

Briton beats qualifier Ena Shibahara 6-1, 6-2Email Taha with your thoughts on the actionShibahara’s double fault allows Raducanu to make it 15-all, and a forehand into the net gives Raducanu the next point. But Shibahara is finally on the board, a forehand down the line providing her some relief. Raducanu leads 5-1.Shibahara finds the net while trying to return a backhand slice and goes long moments later, allowing Raducanu to go 5-0 up. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago US Open tennis day one: Raducanu and Shelton race through, Sabalenka in action – live

Briton beats qualifier Ena Shibahara 6-1, 6-2Email Taha with your thoughts on the actionShibahara’s double fault allows Raducanu to make it 15-all, and a forehand into the net gives Raducanu the next point. But Shibahara is finally on the board, a forehand down the line providing her some relief. Raducanu leads 5-1.Shibahara finds the net while trying to return a backhand slice and goes long moments later, allowing Raducanu to go 5-0 up. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago US Open tennis day one: Raducanu races through, Shelton and Sabalenka in action – live

Briton beats qualifier Ena Shibahara 6-1, 6-2Email Taha with your thoughts on the actionShibahara’s double fault allows Raducanu to make it 15-all, and a forehand into the net gives Raducanu the next point. But Shibahara is finally on the board, a forehand down the line providing her some relief. Raducanu leads 5-1.Shibahara finds the net while trying to return a backhand slice and goes long moments later, allowing Raducanu to go 5-0 up. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Aidan O’Brien set to aim Derby winner Lambourn at St Leger after ‘day at the races’ defeat

The colt would become the first winner of the Epsom Classic to run in the Doncaster showpiece since Camelot was denied history in 2012

Politics

1 week ago Queen Camilla is stylish in blue as she steps out at the final day of the York races

Queen Camilla was pictured beaming on Saturday while attending the final day of the Ebor Festival in York.

Politics

1 week ago Aidan O’Brien puts Minnie Hauk near the top of Arc list after fourth Oaks win

The winner of the Cheshire Oaks, Oaks and Irish Oaks, added the Yorkshire Oaks to her haul at York on Thursday to improve her chances in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe

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1 week ago Queen Camilla slips away from Balmoral holiday for glitzy day out without Charles

Queen Camilla broke away from the royals' Balmoral holiday to make a special appearance at the Ebor Festival in York today where she and King Charles have two horses running in the day's big race

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1 week ago York racegoers flash the flesh in flirty frocks and backless dresses as they brave grey skies at Ladies' Day

The grey skies in York were no match for the colourful frocks, feathers and fascinators on display for Ladies Day at the race course this afternoon.

Events

1 week ago Aidan O’Brien Derby winner suffers shock defeat putting St Leger campaign in doubt

Lambourn, whose three victories at a mile and a half included the Derby and Irish Derby, could finish only fifth in the Great Voltigeur Stakes at York

Events

2 w. ago Apple fans race to grab iPad Air with next day delivery for £75

Brand new iPad models can easily run shoppers back over £300

Society

3 w. ago BBC ALBA goes ‘behind the scenes’ in epic ITERA adventure race

BBC ALBA is set to take viewers deep into the heart of one of the world’s toughest endurance events, as it follows The Blustering Gaels on their unforgettable journey through the ITERA challenge – a gruelling, multi-day, multi-sport race across Scotland’s stunning and storied landscapes.

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