Tag: National
Betfred Derby: Epsom officials on alert for possible Animal Rising protests following Grand National disruption
The Jockey Club is taking every possible precaution to prevent the Betfred Derby at Epsom on June 3 being disrupted by protesters, saying it has “robust security measures” in place. The Grand National at Aintree was delayed a little over 10 minutes by animal rights group Animal Rising, with attempts to disrupt the Scottish National…
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Nuggets coach blasts ‘national narrative’ spotlighting Lakers – rezal404
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball between Dennis Schroder and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter in game one of the Western Conference Finals at Ball Arena on May 16, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Getty Images via AFP) LOS ANGELES — Denver coach Michael Malone thinks the…
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Bachmann vows more support for national athletes – rezal404
Carlos Yulo was the country’s best performer individually, with two gold medals to his name. —TEAM PHILIPPINES PHOTO PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA—For nearly two weeks, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chair Richard Bachmann celebrated the victories and feats of Filipino athletes and shared their agony in defeat in the just-concluded 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. By witnessing…
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National lifters set for double duty – rezal404
Vanessa Sarno says she will be competing in back-to-back tournaments with a short turnaround for the first time. FRANCIS TJ OCHOA Before heading to defend her title in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Vanessa Sarno will lead a crack crew of weightlifters to the 2023 Asian Championships in Jinju, South Korea. “The Asian [championships] is…
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Weekend Winners: Big-priced course specialist to shine in Scottish National, says Declan Rix
Take a swing at a price is the advice of At The Races expert Declan Rix on the latest Weekend Winners episode ahead of the Scottish Grand National. Recent winners of Scotland’s biggest race include Takingrisks at 25/1 in 2019 and Joe Farrell in 2018, although last year the well-fancied Win My Wings proved too…
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Punchestown Festival: Willie Mullins set to unleash star-studded squad after missing Grand National
Having been conspicuous in his absence at both Fairyhouse and Aintree, Willie Mullins is in line for a return to the spotlight at his beloved Punchestown Festival. The Closutton handler was forced to watch both the Irish and English Grand National Festivals from home as he recovers from a hip operation, but has declared himself…
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Grand National: Favorite Corach Rambler delivers for Derek Fox and Lucinda Russell in Aintree feature
Corach Rambler gave trainer Lucinda Russell and jockey Derek Fox a second victory in the Randox Grand National at Aintree. Previously successful with One For Arthur in 2017, Russell’s charge jumped the last in front for Derek Fox and came home in front of Vanillier. Gaillard Du Mesnil was third, in a race that was…
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Grand National: Animal Rising protesters say they’ll try to stop race from going ahead
An animal rights group says it will attempt to stop the Grand National from going ahead this afternoon. Animal Rising activists are planning to scale fences and storm the track – and it’s claimed up to 300 protesters will attend. Others will block traffic by performing a slow march along the main access route outside…
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Randox Grand National: Alex Hammond’s Aintree four to follow including duo for Gordon Elliott!
There is a strong Irish challenge for this year’s Grand National once again and my shortlist is made up of four horses trained over the Irish Sea. Gordon Elliott has won three Grand Nationals and has a strong hand this year. DELTA WORK has plenty of class and has been folding his trade largely in…
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