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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Legendary jockey Kieren Fallon tips ‘overlooked' superstar to stun them all in £1.5million King George
Victory would see the horse smash the £11million career earnings mark ROM COM Legendary jockey Kieren Fallon tips 'overlooked' superstar to stun them all in £1.5million King George Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEGENDARY jockey Kieren Fallon has tipped an 'overlooked' superstar to stun them all in Saturday's £1.5million King George. The blockbuster Ascot Group 1 is being billed as a mouthwatering rematch between Coronation Cup 1-2 Jan Brueghel and Calandagan. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Rebel's Romance ridden by William Buick on their way to winning the Hardwicke Stakes during day five of Royal Ascot Credit: PA Aidan O'Brien's runner got the better of the French raider that day but the market has Calandagan reversing the form this time. Nestled behind them in the betting is Andrew Balding's Kalpana, who will get 3lb from the big boys. But Fallon, who won the King George on Golan in 2002, is happy to bypass the market leaders and go for one at an each-way price, even if bookies are only paying two places. The six-time champion jockey is drawn to the chances of globetrotting sensation and 6-1 fancy Rebel's Romance. The Charlie Appleby-trained, Godolphin-owned hero has won more than £10m in his career and finished first in three of four races this year. Most recent of those was his Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes victory at Royal Ascot. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes odds Saturday's feature will pit the best of the best against each over 1m4f. Here's how the bookies currently have it... 13-8 Calandagan 7-4 Jan Brueghel 9-2 Kalpana 6-1 Rebel's Romance 12-1 Lambourn 16-1 Whirl 33-1 Green Impact 100-1 Continuous Not only did that salvage what was turning into a disastrous week for Appleby, but it confirmed he loves the Berkshire track in the summer. Fallon reckons everything points towards conditions suiting again on Saturday. And he thinks Rebel's Romance, despite being three years older than Jan Brueghel and Calandagan, has plenty of miles left in the tank. He said on Sky Sports Racing: "I would love to ride Rebel's Romance - he's a monster, a beautiful, big, genuine horse. "He's coming into the race strong after his Royal Ascot win. "His confidence will be very high." Former jockey Seb Sanders agreed that Rebel's Romance was 'overlooked' in the market. Fallon added: "Jan Brueghel is tough but I think Rebel's Romance, if he turns up, is going to be a hard horse to beat. "He looks amazing, is lightly raced and is doing everything right at home. "After his last run he will only improve, he didn't have a hard race and it was a confidence booster for him." FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS 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: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alison Sweeney Previews New Hallmark Movie with Heartfelt Behind-the-Scenes Post
Alison Sweeney Previews New Hallmark Movie with Heartfelt Behind-the-Scenes Post originally appeared on Parade. Alison Sweeney's latest Hallmark film, To Barcelona, Forever, premieres tonight, and in the hours leading up to its debut, the actress has taken to social media to share some behind-the-scenes moments from the making of the movie. Sweeney's shared a video montage on Instagram along with the following caption: 'A few behind the scenes moments filming #ToBarcelonaForever to share before tonight's premiere!! Can't wait to share it with you all! ❤️' The actress teased the movie's premiere on Instagram saying 'A few behind the scenes moments filming #ToBarcelonaForever to share before tonight's premiere!! Can't wait to share it with you all! ❤️' Sweeney announced on her Instagram account the launch of a brand new podcast 'Mi Amor, with Ali Sweeney + Ashley Williams', as the two share their experiences creating the upcoming Hallmark film. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Sweeney captioned the post, 'So, @ashleywilliamsandcompany & I had so much fun filming #ToBarcelona together that we wanted to share the process with all of you. The first two episodes of our podcast about our experience comes out tomorrow! I put the link to Apple in my bio but it's on all the major platforms. Like & subscribe!!' The podcast is described as, 'Join Alison Sweeney and Ashley Williams for unfiltered, laugh-out-loud conversations as they travel across the world to make two ROMCOM TV movies together. From on-set stories to off-screen antics, these leading ladies spill the behind-the-scenes tea on making movies, friendship and all the fun along the way.' Sweeney shared more behind-the-scenes looks at filming the To Barcelona series, sharing, 'As you all know from listening to our podcast, Mi Amor (Like&subscribe😚) @ashleywilliamsandcompany & I have had so much fun working together on To Barcelona, With Love - and it premieres this SATURDAY on @hallmarkchannel !! We were so lucky to have access to so many spectacular locations to film. 🎥 🌹📚' Sweeney's former TV mom Days of Our LivesDeidre Hall commented, 'What an amazing location! Looks like you're enjoying every frame. You Go Girl!!' To Barcelona Forever premieres on Hallmark at Saturday at 8/7c, and will stream the next day on Hallmark+. 'Mi Amor, with Ali Sweeney + Ashley Williams' is available now on all major podcasting platforms. Alison Sweeney Previews New Hallmark Movie with Heartfelt Behind-the-Scenes Post first appeared on Parade on Jun 14, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Age
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Emily Henry's new romcom proves again she is a formulaic genius
ROMCOM Great Big Beautiful Life Emily Henry Viking Fiction, $34.99 EmHens – fans of the American cultural phenomenon Emily Henry – won't be disappointed to learn that her sixth novel, Great Big Beautiful Life, has all the comforting features of her previous books. We have a strong female character whose heart is bigger than her creative ambitions. We have warm, steamy chemistry between the romantic leads. And finally, we are pressed into an idyllic, water-adjacent location of some quaint, American township. Alice Scott is a thirty-something celebrity journalist who finds herself on a sunny island off Georgia (the US state) to pursue a job of a lifetime – ghostwriting a memoir by a once-infamous socialite. She's determined to seal the deal to win the approval of her mother, who she believes looks down on her daughter's job as a staff writer for The Scratch (think, The Cut). But Alice's grit is challenged when a competing writer, Hayden Anderson, enters the scene. Hayden is also on the island for the job. In fact, their subject, a recluse octogenarian named Margaret Ives, is offering them a month of access to her to 'audition' for the job. May the best writer win. Alice isn't intimidated by Hayden's status as a recent Pulitzer Prize winner or his 'large expanse of chest' and 'six foot seven and pure muscle' figure. This 'rigid behemoth of a man' better put in a good fight because Alice is one determined soul. But the unlikely pair keep having meet-cute run-ins at restaurants and cafes, and soon enough, their mutual attraction is as undeniable as the Georgia heat. There's plenty of sparkling dialogue to keep you flipping the pages. Both romantic leads are well drawn; earnest, fallible yet endearing characters who you could imagine sitting beside at a roadside diner on a Sunday afternoon. A dual timeline romance operates alongside their succulent, slow-burn flirtation; as Alice learns of Margaret's tabloid-rich love affair 60 years ago with The Boy Wonder of Rock'n'Roll, Cosmo Sinclair (aka, the 'poor man's Elvis') and the secret behind her sudden disappearance from the world after his tragic death. As the heiress of one of the wealthiest, most powerful American families, Margaret's life contained all the foibles and eccentricities that can come with exorbitant wealth. She danced with Rock Hudson and drank with Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe. She was papped on the back of James Dean's motorcycle. But behind the glamour, Margaret's beloved younger sister, Laura, a brilliant, compassionate yet stifled woman, was being pulled into a cult led by a pseudo-wellness guru.
Sydney Morning Herald
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Emily Henry's new romcom proves again she is a formulaic genius
ROMCOM Great Big Beautiful Life Emily Henry Viking Fiction, $34.99 EmHens – fans of the American cultural phenomenon Emily Henry – won't be disappointed to learn that her sixth novel, Great Big Beautiful Life, has all the comforting features of her previous books. We have a strong female character whose heart is bigger than her creative ambitions. We have warm, steamy chemistry between the romantic leads. And finally, we are pressed into an idyllic, water-adjacent location of some quaint, American township. Alice Scott is a thirty-something celebrity journalist who finds herself on a sunny island off Georgia (the US state) to pursue a job of a lifetime – ghostwriting a memoir by a once-infamous socialite. She's determined to seal the deal to win the approval of her mother, who she believes looks down on her daughter's job as a staff writer for The Scratch (think, The Cut). But Alice's grit is challenged when a competing writer, Hayden Anderson, enters the scene. Hayden is also on the island for the job. In fact, their subject, a recluse octogenarian named Margaret Ives, is offering them a month of access to her to 'audition' for the job. May the best writer win. Alice isn't intimidated by Hayden's status as a recent Pulitzer Prize winner or his 'large expanse of chest' and 'six foot seven and pure muscle' figure. This 'rigid behemoth of a man' better put in a good fight because Alice is one determined soul. But the unlikely pair keep having meet-cute run-ins at restaurants and cafes, and soon enough, their mutual attraction is as undeniable as the Georgia heat. There's plenty of sparkling dialogue to keep you flipping the pages. Both romantic leads are well drawn; earnest, fallible yet endearing characters who you could imagine sitting beside at a roadside diner on a Sunday afternoon. A dual timeline romance operates alongside their succulent, slow-burn flirtation; as Alice learns of Margaret's tabloid-rich love affair 60 years ago with The Boy Wonder of Rock'n'Roll, Cosmo Sinclair (aka, the 'poor man's Elvis') and the secret behind her sudden disappearance from the world after his tragic death. As the heiress of one of the wealthiest, most powerful American families, Margaret's life contained all the foibles and eccentricities that can come with exorbitant wealth. She danced with Rock Hudson and drank with Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe. She was papped on the back of James Dean's motorcycle. But behind the glamour, Margaret's beloved younger sister, Laura, a brilliant, compassionate yet stifled woman, was being pulled into a cult led by a pseudo-wellness guru.
