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South Wales Argus
an hour ago
- South Wales Argus
Grace Harris continues fine form with two more winners
Harris' Flat horses have shone this year and Oasis Sunrise and Nakaaha took her tally in that code to 11, which is some going when her previous best of 15 came in the whole of 2024. In the hands of the experienced John Egan, Oasis Sunrise was keen early in a mile handicap at Bath, but made headway and kept on well to win by a length and three-quarters. At odds of 7-2, she was likely expected to be on the scene, but Nakaaha would have been a much bigger surprise given she returned at 33-1 when emerging on top at Newbury on Friday under Egan's son David. Formerly trained in Newmarket for a member of the all-powerful Maktoum family, Nakaaha is a relatively new arrival to Harris' yard in Shirenewton near Chepstow and was excused her first outing for the stable at Ffos Las when the starting stalls were not in use and there was a flag start. The trainer was particularly complimentary about her after Newbury, so perhaps the daughter of Bated Breath is one to follow. Those victories mean Harris, who has had five winners in July on the Flat and over jumps, is on course for her winningmost month, while her father Ron, who is based in the area as well, also got in on the act at Bath courtesy of Moe's Legacy. He has not been as prolific as his daughter and the four-year-old, successful in a 5½f handicap, was just his second winner in the last 12 months. A family feel was to the fore in the feature at Chepstow on Thursday, which was landed by Em Four, who is trained by former top jump jockey Jamie Osborne. His association with Em Four does not, however, end there as he owns and bred the gelding, while his daughter Saffie was on board. The course's 1m2f handicap, meanwhile, resulted in the sole Welsh success as it went to Spirit Of The Bay, who hails from the Bridgend yard of John and Rhys Flint, although local trainer Tom Faulkner came close with Sultan Of Oj, not beaten far when third in the 5f apprentice handicap. A dry and sunny forecast would be welcomed by Chepstow on Friday, when it stages its Rum & Reggae Caribbean Racenight. The first of seven races is due off at 5.15pm and the evening also features a DJ set from Levi Roots, probably best known for pitching his Reggae Reggae Sauce on BBC show Dragon's Den in 2007. He will host a Caribbean cooking demonstration before racing and those in attendance will also be able to get into the spirit of the night with an authentic steel drums set, a dedicated rum bar with tropical cocktails, and island-style street food, and other themed drinks.
BBC News
6 hours ago
- BBC News
Euro 2025: Recap Wiegman & Stanway news conference before England semi-final
Update: Date: 18:31 BST Title: England semi-final: Listen and follow on BBC Content: England v Italy (Tues, 20:00 BST) That's it from Geneva for now. Tomorrow, it's crunch time. England against Italy at the Stade de Geneve for a place in the Euro 2025 final. Remember, you can listen and follow on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app. Update: Date: 18:28 BST Title: 'Taking knee isn't doing what we want it to do' Content: England v Italy (Tues, 20:00 BST) England On the decision not to take the knee against Italy, Georgia Stanway adds: "It's to change it up. We felt like the knee was a little bit repetitive. We felt it had come to a point where the knee isn't doing what we wanted it to do. Our decision is to stand, hopefully that brings more conversation, more change and gets the topic talking. Update: Date: 18:26 BST Title: 'We are more powerful as a collective' Content: England v Italy (Tues, 20:00 BST) England More from Georgia Stanway about the Lionesses' support for team-mate Jess Carter in the wake of the social media abuse the defender received following the quarter-final win over Sweden: "The most important thing is Jess has the power to be able to do that - she doesn't have the power on her own, the power of the Lionesses, the staff, the FA. "It might sound like there's one person fighting this battle, but you never really know how many people are behind her and stand with her. "That's the beauty of football, if we want to make change we can do it as a collective, as a collective we are much more powerful." Update: Date: 18:23 BST Title: 'Italy can do different things' Content: England v Italy (Tuesday, 20:00 BST) England And finally from Sarina Wiegman, on tactical lessons learned from the Sweden game: "I think this is a different game. Sweden were a very physical counter-attacking team - Italy can do that too, they are creative in their shapes, they can do different things. "I wouldn't say there was one thing I could literally take over from the Sweden game to the Italy game." Update: Date: 18:21 BST Title: 'We have headaches all the time' Content: England v Italy (Tuesday, 20:00 BST) England England manager Sarina Wiegman on selection dilemmas after strong performances from the substitutes against Sweden: "We have headaches all the time, because a lot of players can start. "That's what makes the team strong. Before every game we take a lot of things into consideration, we will also do that tomorrow." She then clarifies that "everyone is fit" for the semi-final, including captain Leah Williamson, who went off against Sweden in the quarter-final after rolling her ankle. Update: Date: 18:19 BST Title: Have England practiced penalties? Content: England v Italy (Tuesday, 20:00 BST) England Have England been practicing penalties since last Thursday? "We practice for hours and hours!," jokes Sarina Wiegman before adding: "No we didn't." Wiegman says: "Over the last months players train for penalties all the time, also at their clubs, you want to be as prepared as possible. "Hopefully it's not necessary. We have practiced again." Update: Date: 18:15 BST Title: 'Kelly showed she is ready' Content: England v Italy (Tuesday, 20:00 BST) England Sarina Wiegman on Chloe Kelly's impact from the bench against Sweden: "In our squad we have different players in each position with different attributes, that's what she brought when she came on. "She showed she was ready, she crossed the ball from right and left, she was really sharp, as were all the subs, they did their job. It was a hard fight. "That's what we hope players bring when they come on the pitch." Update: Date: 18:13 BST Title: Post Content: England v Italy (Tuesday, 20:00 BST) England More from England's manager about how the women's game has changed in recent years: "The visibility of the women's game in recent years has had a lot of impact, that you can now have a profession as a player or a coach is positive, and fans getting involved. "The main negative is abuse and discrimination." Update: Date: 18:12 BST Title: 'We cannot think we are favourites' Content: England v Italy (Tuesday, 20:00 BST) England England manager Sarina Wiegman on England being labelled favourites against Italy: "I think it would be really disrespectful to Italy to think we are the favourites. They made the semi-final like we did, it's impressive for any team to make the semis. "Complacency is the biggest mistake any team could make. We've seen how they've played. I don't think there's any way we could think we are the favourite We have to be at our very best to win the game." Update: Date: 18:10 BST Title: 'Williamson really wants to play' Content: England v Italy (Tuesday, 20:00 BST) England England manager Sarina Wiegman on Leah Williamson's chances of playing: "She really wants to play, she did everything to recover as good as possible, and she has. She trained today, If she recovers well she can play tomorrow." On recovering from extra-time and penalties against Sweden: "We were really happy we had an extra day to recover compared to the other games we've had. Tomorrow when we have to play we will be ready." Update: Date: 18:10 BST Title: 'Fans have never let us down' Content: England v Italy (Tues, 20:00 BST) England Georgia Stanway on England fans in Geneva: "We know that they will turn up. The Lionesses fans never let us down. It's a closer stadium. The last few games we've had a running track around it." Update: Date: 18:07 BST Title: 'Faster, fitter, stronger' Content: England v Italy (Tues, 20:00 BST) England More from Georgia Stanway about the game tomorrow and her recent injury problems: "I still have to pinch myself. I feel I am super grateful to be here (after injury). "In that time you realise how much you really enjoy going to work every day. Now I am in this situation it feels like the time has gone fast. "It wasn't easy. I feel good, I feel faster, fitter and stronger than I have felt before." Update: Date: 18:04 BST Title: Post Content: England v Italy (Tuesday, 20:00 BST) England England manager Sarina Wiegman on who should be responsible for making football a safe space: "I think it starts with everyone taking responsibility, then you have the bodies responsible for all these [social media] platforms that should do something also." Update: Date: 18:02 BST Title: 'Some people do disgusting things' Content: England v Italy (Tuesday, 20:00 BST) England England manager Sarina Wiegman on whether she's fallen in love with England: "Yes, I have. But not the one Georgia was talking about. It's incredible, but there are some people that do disgusting things.' Update: Date: 18:01 BST Title: 'We've sent a message to the world' Content: England v Italy (Tuesday, 20:00 BST) England England manager Sarina Wiegman on what message she gave to the team about Jess Carter: "That didn't need a message, the team came really well together. We spoke about it, everyone wants to perform tomorrow but wanted to address this and send a message to the world. It says a lot about the team." Update: Date: 18:00 BST Title: 'We won't stand for it' Content: England v Italy (Tues, 20:00 BST) England "It's moments like this that we just don't stand for," adds Georgia Stanway. "I think we've had a few people who want to come off social media because they are fed up off it." Update: Date: 17:58 BST Title: 'I don't think about personal achievements' Content: England v Italy (Tuesday, 20:00 BST) England England manager Sarina Wiegman on if she thinks about personal achievements: "I don't - I'm just in the job now, working with the team. All that keeps me busy is the game tomorrow. We want to win, we are in full preparation. That's what keeps me busy. Maybe in 10 or 15 years I'll think about that." Update: Date: 17:57 BST Title: 'They are not fans' Content: England v Italy (Tues, 20:00 BST) England "They are not fans," adds Georgia Stanway when asked about the people who have posted social media abuse. "I believe people like that don't deserve to be called fans." On the decision not to take the knee: "Hopefully this will bring up more conversation and change. We want more action to be made. Our stance and our opinion stays the same." Update: Date: 17:54 BST Title: 'Jess is ready to play' Content: England v Italy (Tuesday, 20:00 BST) England England manager Sarina Wiegman on whether she would consider not playing Jess Carter against Italy: "Of course we have had a conversation. It's a hard situation but Jess is a very strong person, she wants to move on too, but she and we felt we had to address this, we can't let it go. So we did. "We want to perform in the match, she's ready to perform and compete. That says a lot about her and the team." Update: Date: 17:53 BST Title: 'Need to cut it out of society' Content: England v Italy (Tues, 20:00 BST) England England midfielder Georgia Stanway on the social media abuse: "I think if anything it has brought us together as a team. Some things we will never be able to understand and this is one of them. We need to cut it out of society. "If we want to make a change we can do it as a collective."
The Sun
8 hours ago
- The Sun
Derek Thompson to retire from commentary today after 60 years behind the mic
DEREK THOMPSON will be hanging up his mic after 60 years today – and if there is any justice in the world it will be a 'photo!' finish. The legendary broadcaster, 74, will call the first three races at Wolverhampton this evening before retiring from the commentary box. 1 He will continue to work in racing, he just won't be calling them home anymore. He said: 'I did my first call at a point-to-point when I was 15 and started on radio in 1970. It's the right time to hand over the binoculars. I've so many great memories.' Thommo was part of the Channel 4 Racing team for nearly 30 years and has one of the most recognisable voices in the sport, with his calls of 'photo!' and 'that's one for the judge' his trademark. His career has also included a spell with the BBC, when he commentated on the Grand National at the age of 22, while he also worked for Sheikh Mohammed in Dubai and defeated the future King Charles III in a charity race. Two races have been named in his honour at Wolverhampton, the 'It's A Photo – Big Fella EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes' (7.30) and the Thanks For Everything Tommo – Happy Retirement Handicap (9.00). After a tough day at Ayr in January, when he 'made a hash' of the finish in the concluding race, he received lots of abuse and soon after he decided to call it a day. He said: 'I shouldn't have gone to Ayr, I drove up there on the day and I was tired, I called the result right but made a hash of it. 'I was mortified and I got so much abuse when I was heading home. I put out a video message the next day saying I'd had a bad day and I got so much love and support, it was wonderful.' Of course, he gained widespread fame more recently when his 'it's a man actually, Derek' and 'are you well? I thought you were' clips went viral on social media. He added: 'I've had so much fun, Radio 1 DJ Greg James really helped drive it. I have a neon sign at home now which says, 'Are you well? I thought you were'. 'I'm a little nervous and sad it's coming to an end, but I'm hoping there will be five in a line at the finish so I can give it one last 'photo!'.' . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who:
