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The Irish Sun
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Jamie Vardy joins new ‘dream team' on holiday with Tottenham and Man Utd stars
JAMIE Vardy has delighted fans after joining a new 'dream team' since becoming a free agent - after he was pictured partying with his Leicester City pals while on holiday. The striker , 38, who last month drew the curtains on his 13-year chapter at the club, was seen reunited with his former teammates and their families in Portugal. Advertisement 1 Jamie Vardy was spotted with pals on holiday including former Leicester City teammates James Maddison and Harry Maguire Credit: instagram/zoemaguirewilkinson Joined by wife Rebekah, 43, Jamie beamed for the camera at the beach alongside Maguire's sisters, Daisy and Zoe, his wife Fern and dad Alan were also in tow. Fans voiced their delight at the reunion, with one posting: 'Dream team!' Another said: 'Lovely to see former players still socialising together.' Advertisement READ MORE ON JAMIE VARDY In response, Rebekah commented: 'Always! Unbreakable bonds.' Another supporter described it as a 'heartwarming' picture. It's understood the reunion took place in the Algarve. It comes just weeks after Advertisement Most read in Football And last month we told how the Vardy's were The couple are hoping to fetch £9.7 million for the massive pad in Quinta do Lago, which boasts three pools, a gym and six bedrooms. Rebekah Vardy throws husband Jamie a surprise party as he leaves Leicester City A source denied they're trying to claw back cash and said the pair are looking for a new holiday home. In May, the Vardys enjoyed a trip to Turkey, staying at the Lujo Hotel in Bodrum, where rooms can cost up to £10,000 a night. Advertisement Despite his nine Premier League goals in 2024-25, he was The Foxes made an instant return to the Championship after a dismal campaign saw them finish 19th. He said: 'I'm always excited for what comes next .' Advertisement Rebekah threw Jamie a
The Irish Sun
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Top horse owner ‘facing complete business collapse' with duty free empire at risk of falling
A TOP horse owner is said to be facing 'total business collapse' - with his duty free empire at risk of falling completely. Sun Sport told you Leicester City chairman Aiyawatt "Top" Srivaddhanaprabha has Advertisement 2 Aiyawatt "Top" Srivaddhanaprabha heads up the famous King Power Racing ownership which is behind a load of Leicester-themed runners Credit: PA:Press Association 2 The Andrew Balding-trained Bellum Justum has been a revelation on the racecourse but his owner's business looks to be in a state of peril Credit: Getty Top, 39, is now "group executive chairman" with his role switching to "determining the direction and setting the policy frameworks for business operations". There are fears over what that means for 5000-1 Premier League winners Leicester City's future amid their current financial woes. The Foxes have been relegated from the Premier League and face a likely points deduction in the EFL next term. Top continues to have a large number of racehorses - including one called Straight Back Up - under the hugely successful King Power banner. Advertisement With names such as Fox Vardy, Fivethousandtoone, The Foxes and Dillydingdillydong, the horses have always paid homage to the Srivaddhanaprabhas and their King Power/Leicester association. And, thanks to top class trainers such as Andrew Balding, the thoroughbreds have picked up some top prizes too. King Power Racing Co Ltd has earned more than £5million over the past five years on the Flat. Their best year was 2019 - the year after Top's father Khun Vichai and four others were killed in a Advertisement Most read in Horse Racing The operation had earnings of £2.4m that season thanks in part to Donjuan Triumphant's Group 1 Champions Sprint Stakes win at Ascot. That was worth £330,000 and came on the back of other big-race successes including Shine So Bright's City Of York Stakes victory and Pivoine's £125,000 win in the John Smith's Cup. But the money has dried up somewhat in subsequent seasons. King Power horses THE horses owned by King Power all have Leicester themes. Here are some of the more memorable to have run over the years. Fox Vardy Dillydingdillydong Bielsa Fivethousandtoone The Foxes Fantastic Fox Fox Tal Foxes Tales Art Power Happy Power Teumessias Fox Proud To Be Fox Straight Back Up Good Luck Fox Come On Leicester Fox Shinji Earnings dropped by just shy of £350,000 from 2023 to 2024 despite the number of winners jumping from 27 to 29. Advertisement And though there is much of the Flat season still to go, King Power have had a 12 per cent strike rate this year - matching their lowest ever - with 13 winners at the time of writing. That adds up to earnings of £417,109 - but with plenty still to play for over the coming months and with loads of the King Power horses having lots of entries. King Power's flagbearers now look to be Group 2 hero Bellum Justum and The Foxes, both trained by Kingsclere handler Balding. Bellum Justum landed a monster £830,000 win when he claimed the Nashville Derby in Kentucky last August. Advertisement He then won the Group 2 Betfred Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket in May this year - bringing home another £70,000. While The Foxes' Group 2 Huxley Stakes win at Chester in May was worth just shy of £75,000. The money is significant on its own but nothing compared to the situation the King Power company finds itself in. King Power had a 30-year near-monopoly on duty free concessions in Thailand. Advertisement But, while aiming to renegotiate contracts at four of the country's major airports, want all rental fees to be waived. That is expected to lead to losses of £450m-plus for the state-run Airports of Thailand, which rejected the opening offer from King Power. Top's replacement Nitinai Sirismatthakarn said: "It's like a patient surviving on oxygen. "The company's intention was to ask AOT to remove the oxygen because we can't cope anymore. This was the signal we sent. Advertisement "We're in a position where we're saying we can't manage, and we're asking AOT for help. "We'll listen. If the conditions allow us to remain profitable, we'll stay. If not, and we can't make it work together, we'll accept that." 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: Read more on the Irish Sun 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. Advertisement
North Wales Chronicle
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Liberty Lane aiming for Listed honours at Goodwood
Karl Burke's charge followed up that big handicap success by chasing home recent Lockinge hero Lead Artist in Group Three company at Newmarket and should now strip fitter for two outings this term. After finishing fifth behind Dancing Gemini in the Doncaster Mile, the five-year-old was noted making late headway when third to The Foxes in the Group Two Huxley Stakes at Chester. Burke said: 'He came out of the race at Chester really well, any rain would be a bonus to him. 'He was a bit unlucky at Chester; he got a bit too far behind and you can't get in behind there, as we know. I don't see any reason why he wouldn't handle the track (at Goodwood) and see out the trip. I'm really looking forward to seeing him run – I think he can go close.' The well-travelled Silver Knott has been a nice money-spinner for Godolphin and Charlie Appleby, amassing more than £1.1million in prize-money thanks to victories in America and Dubai. He had his first outing in Britain for just over two years when second to Bellum Justum in Newmarket's Jockey Club Stakes at the start of the month. William Buick was in the saddle that day and said: 'He's in good shape, he obviously ran very well at Newmarket where the race possibly wasn't run to suit him, but equally, I thought there were reasons to suggest he would improve from that run. 'He carries a penalty on Friday, so gives a fair bit away to what looks a competitive field, but hopefully he can get back to winning ways.' Exoplanet, who was second in the 2023 Hampton Court Stakes at Royal Ascot for Roger Varian, had been on the sidelines for 669 days prior to an all-weather second behind Military Order on his stable debut for Archie Watson. The Lambourn-based handler said: 'He ran very well at Kempton in the Magnolia on his first start for us in what was a very strong Listed race. 'That was his first start in almost two years, so he is entitled to come on for it and I have been very happy with him at home. This race has been the plan and I hope he can be running another very good race.' David Simcock also expects Cash to step up on a Sandown sixth behind Dancing Gemini following seven months on the sidelines. Simcock said: 'Cash will have needed his first run back at Sandown – he has trained well since and we are hoping for a good run in what looks a competitive heat.'
Rhyl Journal
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Liberty Lane aiming for Listed honours at Goodwood
Karl Burke's charge followed up that big handicap success by chasing home recent Lockinge hero Lead Artist in Group Three company at Newmarket and should now strip fitter for two outings this term. After finishing fifth behind Dancing Gemini in the Doncaster Mile, the five-year-old was noted making late headway when third to The Foxes in the Group Two Huxley Stakes at Chester. Burke said: 'He came out of the race at Chester really well, any rain would be a bonus to him. 'He was a bit unlucky at Chester; he got a bit too far behind and you can't get in behind there, as we know. I don't see any reason why he wouldn't handle the track (at Goodwood) and see out the trip. I'm really looking forward to seeing him run – I think he can go close.' The well-travelled Silver Knott has been a nice money-spinner for Godolphin and Charlie Appleby, amassing more than £1.1million in prize-money thanks to victories in America and Dubai. He had his first outing in Britain for just over two years when second to Bellum Justum in Newmarket's Jockey Club Stakes at the start of the month. William Buick was in the saddle that day and said: 'He's in good shape, he obviously ran very well at Newmarket where the race possibly wasn't run to suit him, but equally, I thought there were reasons to suggest he would improve from that run. 'He carries a penalty on Friday, so gives a fair bit away to what looks a competitive field, but hopefully he can get back to winning ways.' Exoplanet, who was second in the 2023 Hampton Court Stakes at Royal Ascot for Roger Varian, had been on the sidelines for 669 days prior to an all-weather second behind Military Order on his stable debut for Archie Watson. The Lambourn-based handler said: 'He ran very well at Kempton in the Magnolia on his first start for us in what was a very strong Listed race. 'That was his first start in almost two years, so he is entitled to come on for it and I have been very happy with him at home. This race has been the plan and I hope he can be running another very good race.' David Simcock also expects Cash to step up on a Sandown sixth behind Dancing Gemini following seven months on the sidelines. Simcock said: 'Cash will have needed his first run back at Sandown – he has trained well since and we are hoping for a good run in what looks a competitive heat.'
South Wales Guardian
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Liberty Lane aiming for Listed honours at Goodwood
Karl Burke's charge followed up that big handicap success by chasing home recent Lockinge hero Lead Artist in Group Three company at Newmarket and should now strip fitter for two outings this term. After finishing fifth behind Dancing Gemini in the Doncaster Mile, the five-year-old was noted making late headway when third to The Foxes in the Group Two Huxley Stakes at Chester. Burke said: 'He came out of the race at Chester really well, any rain would be a bonus to him. 'He was a bit unlucky at Chester; he got a bit too far behind and you can't get in behind there, as we know. I don't see any reason why he wouldn't handle the track (at Goodwood) and see out the trip. I'm really looking forward to seeing him run – I think he can go close.' The well-travelled Silver Knott has been a nice money-spinner for Godolphin and Charlie Appleby, amassing more than £1.1million in prize-money thanks to victories in America and Dubai. He had his first outing in Britain for just over two years when second to Bellum Justum in Newmarket's Jockey Club Stakes at the start of the month. William Buick was in the saddle that day and said: 'He's in good shape, he obviously ran very well at Newmarket where the race possibly wasn't run to suit him, but equally, I thought there were reasons to suggest he would improve from that run. 'He carries a penalty on Friday, so gives a fair bit away to what looks a competitive field, but hopefully he can get back to winning ways.' Exoplanet, who was second in the 2023 Hampton Court Stakes at Royal Ascot for Roger Varian, had been on the sidelines for 669 days prior to an all-weather second behind Military Order on his stable debut for Archie Watson. The Lambourn-based handler said: 'He ran very well at Kempton in the Magnolia on his first start for us in what was a very strong Listed race. 'That was his first start in almost two years, so he is entitled to come on for it and I have been very happy with him at home. This race has been the plan and I hope he can be running another very good race.' David Simcock also expects Cash to step up on a Sandown sixth behind Dancing Gemini following seven months on the sidelines. Simcock said: 'Cash will have needed his first run back at Sandown – he has trained well since and we are hoping for a good run in what looks a competitive heat.'
