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The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
I've got a 15-2 each-way tip for Goodwood who can serve it up to red-hot favourite Field Of Gold in the Sussex Stakes
IF star colt Field Of Gold didn't enjoy quickening into the dip at Newmarket I wonder if he will like running downhill at Goodwood? It's just a thought. 1 The chances are Field Of Gold will bang in a third Group 1 on the trot in this afternoon's £1million Sussex Stakes, the feature of coverage on ITV. The Sussex has hosted some of the great horses. I'm talking Chief Singer, Zilzal, Giant's Causeway, Rock Of Gibraltar, Frankel, Kingman, Mohaather and Baaeed. Now that's a roll of honour. Field Of Gold was unlucky not to win the 2,000 Guineas, for all that he took an age to get going, but was brilliant in the Irish equivalent and the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot, where the re-opposing Henri Matisse was given a lot to do but ran on well. John & Thady Gosden's grey is probably just too good under William Buick, replacing owner Juddmonte's banned retained rider Colin Keane. But before the 48hr decs I told anyone who'd listen that with three places HENRI MATISSE (3.05) was a cracking each-way bet and I'm sticking with it even though we only get two positions now. Aidan O'Brien's French Guineas victor will be better placed here than he was at Ascot. The Sussex is no two-horse race. Waiting for the three-year-olds is Rosallion, last year's Irish 2,000 Guineas victor and also a St James's Palace Stakes hero. This season he was third in the Lockinge and second in the Queen Anne. He's a class act for Sean Levey and Richard Hannon. Day 2 starts with a handicap for three-year-olds over 1m4f. It's a small field for a race like this. SUDU (1.20) is progressing well and looks a strong stayer for Roger Varian. Silvestre De Sousa takes the mount on a horse who caught the eye when fourth at Newbury (looked unlucky in running) before heading to Epsom and scoring readily. A mark of 86 looks reasonable to me and the gelded son of Teofilo has a proper chance. We go up in class for the Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes next. BRIGHT THUNDER (1.55) is a solid each-way bet for Sam James and Karl Burke. The recent Deauville winner has the pace to handle 7f no problem at all, and her second to Spiritual at Epsom was pretty useful form. She's run well here before when third to Crimson Advocate in the Conqueror and that effort came after a bad stumble at the start. In the Group 3 Molecomb I like the look of MILITARY CODE (2.30) who got mugged by Staya at Sandown last time. The Wootton Bassett colt had looked very promising early this season when scoring at Newmarket and Ascot but didn't get home over 6f in the Coventry when fancied. Five furlongs is his trip for now and he should have solid credentials to pounce late. Finally OUR GOLDEN ONE (3.45) might just outrun long odds for Tom Ward. She was a staying on third at Chester last time and that came after dropping in trip. She had been tried in Listed company earlier in the season at this track. She could have a bit more about her than just being a handicapper. A few quid each-way. Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who:
Khaleej Times
22-07-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai Racing Club and France Galop announce strategic partnership
Dubai Racing Club announced a strategic partnership with France Galop, the governing body responsible for all Thoroughbred and flat horseracing in France. This collaboration marks a significant step in fostering international cooperation and promoting excellence within the global racing community. As part of the agreement, Dubai Racing Club will travel to Deauville on August 9 to lend its name to the Group 3 Prix de Reux – a prestigious staying contest run over 2,500 metres. In return, France Galop representatives will visit Meydan Racecourse for the running of the Group 3 Dubawi Stakes on January 2, 2026. The Dubawi Stakes serves as a key prep race for the Group 1 Dubai Golden Shaheen, one of the highlights of the Dubai World Cup card. 'We are honoured to partner with France Galop in this exciting new venture. Our upcoming visit to Deauville and their presence at Meydan during the Dubai Racing Carnival reflect our mutual commitment to the advancement of international racing. Our leadership encourages us to look ahead and engage globally, and this partnership is a proud reflection of that vision,' said Ali Al Ali, CEO & Board Member of Dubai Racing Club. Erwan Charpy, Head of Racing Operations & International Relations at Dubai Racing Club, added: 'Thoroughbred racing is inherently international, and this partnership with France Galop strengthens the ties between the UAE and France. We share common values centred on horse welfare, sporting integrity, and world-class entertainment. We've witnessed many French successes in Dubai in recent years and equally enjoy watching our runners compete on French soil during the summer.' Meanwhile, Henri Pouret, Deputy CEO of France Galop, said: 'This partnership between France Galop and the Dubai Racing Club reflects our mutual commitment to strengthening ties with major international racing institutions. 'By combining our expertise through two high-level events, in Deauville and Meydan, we jointly reaffirm our commitment to promoting the international influence of Thoroughbred racing. This collaboration allows us to share our values and helps showcase the French racing industry, renowned for its excellence on the global stage.' France Galop oversees a vibrant calendar of more than 6,800 races across 132 racecourses throughout France, underscoring the country's deep-rooted equestrian tradition.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Insiders Claim This Change Could Be ‘Daunting' for Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones' Marriage
After Michael Douglas announced his retirement from acting, many are wondering how his and Catherine Zeta-Jones' marriage is holding up, especially after their reported ups and downs in recent years. An insider recently told Heat World UK that the new life change has been a bit hard on the longtime couple. More from SheKnows Michael Douglas Hints at a Life-Altering Shift & It Has Everything To Do With Catherine Zeta-Jones 'It's a challenge for Catherine having Michael around so much. The marriage has worked best when they had space from each other between living as a bustling family with their children,' they said. 'She'd like more space but she's not going to get it and he'll be around needing her to take care of him, which has increasingly happened over time.' They added, 'She knew the day would come when the marriage would face such a time with their 25 year age gap, but now that it's here [and] it's daunting.' Now, before you go thinking they're going to split up: don't. The same insider said that while this is a challenge right now, these two are in it for life. 'Catherine understands it's the right decision and she knows how lucky they are to have this time together and is still incredibly devoted to Michael. It's just a matter of figuring out this new normal and learning how to enjoy the slower pace together,' they said to the outlet. For those who don't know, the pair met back at the Deauville American Film Festival held in France in Aug 1998, after being introduced to one another by Danny DeVito. Zeta-Jones and Douglas married two years later in Nov 2000, and welcomed two children named Dylan, born in Aug 2000, and Carys, born in April 2003. They did split up briefly in Aug 2013, with Douglas' reps confirming the news by saying, 'Michael and Catherine are taking some time apart to evaluate and work on their marriage.' They reconciled a few months later. But a divorce will probably never be in the cards for them, especially when you remember what Jones said via DailyMail: 'I find divorces repulsive. I will never get divorced, never.'Best of SheKnows 29 Times Gisele Bündchen's Red Carpet Fashion Proved She's the Ultimate Supermodel 68 Celebrities Who Share a Famous Ex 6 Sexy Celebrity-Owned Lingerie Lines, Made From Rihanna to Sofia Vergara Solve the daily Crossword
South Wales Argus
20-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Deauville repeat firmly on the radar for Lazzat
The gelded four-year-old, who is trained in France by Jerome Reynier and owned by Wathnan Racing, was an excellent winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes on his first start for new connections. His next port of call is likely to be the Deauville feature, a Group One he won by an impressive three lengths last season. 'We were delighted with him at Ascot, that was a very serious performance,' said Richard Brown, racing manager to Wathnan. 'He probably had a hard enough race, they always do at that level, so we said we'd give him a bit of a chance to give him a bit of a wind down and then wind him back up again. 'His next run will be in the Prix Maurice de Gheest and Jerome's delighted with him, he came out of the race very well. 'We could have brought him back quicker if we'd wanted to, but we just thought we'd give him the chance now to be a fresh horse going into the autumn. 'We want to look after him, he's a multiple Group One winner and he's clearly a very high-class animal. 'We'll race him with his long-term future in mind and hope he can be around for the next few years.'
Powys County Times
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Deauville repeat firmly on the radar for Lazzat
Royal Ascot sprint star Lazzat is pencilled in to make his next start on home turf, as the Prix Maurice de Gheest beckons again. The gelded four-year-old, who is trained in France by Jerome Reynier and owned by Wathnan Racing, was an excellent winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes on his first start for new connections. His next port of call is likely to be the Deauville feature, a Group One he won by an impressive three lengths last season. 'We were delighted with him at Ascot, that was a very serious performance,' said Richard Brown, racing manager to Wathnan. 'He probably had a hard enough race, they always do at that level, so we said we'd give him a bit of a chance to give him a bit of a wind down and then wind him back up again. 'His next run will be in the Prix Maurice de Gheest and Jerome's delighted with him, he came out of the race very well. 'We could have brought him back quicker if we'd wanted to, but we just thought we'd give him the chance now to be a fresh horse going into the autumn. 'We want to look after him, he's a multiple Group One winner and he's clearly a very high-class animal. 'We'll race him with his long-term future in mind and hope he can be around for the next few years.'
