18 h. ago Nico de Boinville 'surprised' by Old Park Star as hurdler rockets to head of Cheltenham betting

The Nicky Henderson trainee was pushed clear for an 18-length supremacy at Haydock and he is now clear favourite for the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival

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38 h. ago Oliver Glasner’s inevitable exit compounds one of Crystal Palace’s worst ever weeks | Ed Aarons

Manager’s decision is no surprise having fought to keep Marc Guéhi in the summer and amid doubts over futures of a host of Palace’s FA Cup-winning starsIt was the day Crystal Palace supporters had dreaded but feared was inevitable. Oliver Glasner, having confirmed that the captain Marc Guéhi’s move to Manchester City is poised to go ahead, had another bombshell prepared for his press conference to preview Saturday’s trip to Sunderland.Nearly eight months to the day since the Austrian led the club to their first major trophy by beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final, his announcement that he will leave Selhurst Park at the end of the season came as no surprise. It rounds off one of the worst weeks in the club’s history after the humiliating defeat by non-league Macclesfield that will be for ever an unwanted postscript to their victory. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Harry Cobden replaces Nico de Boinville on JP McManus star in Ascot big race

Cobden, whose role as the billionaire owner’s first jockey does not officially start until May, will ride Jonbon in the Clarence House Chase

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8 d. ago Skelton brothers have a sccret weapon at Kempton – Jason Heavey's Saturday tips

The Daily Star Chief Tipster believes a young hurdler with a big future can grab the glory in the big race at Kempton while a Scottish raider will take some beating in Warwick's Classic Chase

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2 w. ago Stormzy swaps Celtic for Rangers as he poses with Gers derby hero after Old Firm clash – despite VIP Parkhead treatment

MUSIC icon Stormzy was a surprise guest at Celtic Park for the first Old Firm clash of 2026. The UK rapper, 32, watched the derby from the Main Stand alongside Celtic superfan and fellow music legend Sir Rod Stewart as Rangers claimed a 3–1 victory. But despite appearing to be a guest of Celtic for...

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2 w. ago Cheltenham and Musselburgh racing tips and New Year's Day best bets for Windsor, Newcastle, Exeter, Southwell and Catterick

Our man Garry Owen has got you covered on a busy day of racing to kick off 2026

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2 w. ago Newsboy’s ITV selections for Cheltenham, Musselburgh and Windsor plus tips from Thursday’s other UK meetings

Newsboy is backing Glengouly to win the Betfair Exhange Chase at Cheltenham and he expects Kabral Du Mathan to deliver in the Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle on ITV

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