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Daily Mirror
12 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
John Gosden gives the lowdown on his Glorious Goodwood runners including Field Of Gold
Star miler Field Of Gold is one of six horses declared for the £1 million Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes on Wednesday in which he will meet older horses for the first time including Rosallion John Gosden says Field Of Gold is 'in great order' ahead of his first big race showdown against older horses. The three-year-old has emerged as the top miler of his generation after sparkling wins in the Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh and St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot. Next he must prove himself against his elders who he meets for the first time in Wednesday's £1 million Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes, one of the highlights of five-day Glorious Goodwood Festival.. The Group 1 race has attracted a six-strong line-up including top older milers Docklands and Rosallion, first and second in the Queen Anne Stakes, and the Aidan O'Brien-trained Henri Matisse. Field Of Gold will be the stand out horse of a strong team which will represent father and son training duo John and Thady Gosden. Gosden Snr has shared his thoughts on his leading challengers over the first two days. TUESDAY 2.30 HKJC World Pool Lennox Stakes - Audience 'He hasn't quite repeated last year's winning form yet. We sent him down to Dubai, which might not have been the smartest move in the world, running him over six [furlongs]. He's well in himself and happy. He enjoys the track, and if he gets a reasonable draw, I think he'll run a big race again.' 3.05 Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup - Sweet William 'He's been in very good form. He broke well; he was up in what was a tough race [Group 1 Ascot Gold Cup]. In the end, it was a little too far for him [2m 4f]. He's a two-mile to two-and-a-quarter-mile horse, the two and a half was just a little bit too far for him, but he ran a brave race. He's in very good form. Rab Havlin rides him every day, he's very pleased with him. And obviously, he knows Goodwood well, so back we go again. We hope he'll run a huge race; I assume Illinois is the favourite if he comes, but the idiosyncrasies of the track amuse Sweet William, he rather likes it.' French Master 'I think the step up in trip will be within his range. The two miles of Goodwood is a little up and down, with twists and turns. I think he's a horse who will rise to the occasion. He won in good style, but he's going from a handicap in a rating band to a completely open Group 1. We're hopeful he'll run a good race. He did a little breeze with Sweet William. There wasn't much between them, nicely on the bridle, looking after each other. Sweet William was a neck up, actually. We're very much looking forward to running him and seeing the jump in class. The great thing is, if he doesn't handle it, we can regroup on it.' WEDNESDAY 3.05 Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes - Field Of Gold 'He's been a grand horse to train; he's done nothing but thrive this year. We've been pleased with his progress all the way through. The Sussex is a different test of a horse. If you've ever walked the track, it's quite a surprise, it runs down into a dip, swings up and around. You don't want too big a field and get a high draw because you are literally down the hill looking at the horses getting the shortest run round up the hill, so the draw is a big factor there if you get a large field. The horse is athletic, he's got great balance, and hopefully he'll handle the track well. It's very different to the round mile of Ascot or the Curragh, that's for sure. He's in great order, and we're looking forward to running him. It's very much the obvious race to go to for him. He does have that great turn of foot, and let's hope we get a clear run, and he can produce it on the day.'
Scottish Sun
14 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Legendary horse trainer Edward O'Grady dies aged 75 just days after saddling his final runner
'ONE OF THE BEST' 'ONE OF THE BEST' Legendary horse trainer Edward O'Grady dies aged 75 just days after saddling his final runner Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEGENDARY horse trainer Edward O'Grady has died aged 75 - just days after saddling his final ever runner. The King of Cheltenham before Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott came on the scene, O'Grady is remembered as one of Ireland's greatest ever handlers. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Famed horse trainer Edward O'Grady, who made Cheltenham Festival his second home with a whole load of winners, has sadly died aged 75 Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd 3 O'Grady, right, stands with a much younger Willie Mullins, who he helped pave the way for Cheltenham Festival domination Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 3 Iconic James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan got one of his big acting breaks playing Edward O'Grady And he is also partly responsible for the rise of James Bond hero Pierce Brosnan - with one of the iconic actor's first big roles being to play O'Grady in the film 'Murphy's Stroke'. O'Grady himself hit the big time when he teamed up with iconic owner JP McManus to land a huge punt at the Festival in 1982. O'Grady trained the first of more than 80 McManus Cheltenham winners in the shape of Mister Donavan. A fearsome punter, McManus said he won more than £250,000 backing his horse over and over for what is now the Turners Novices' Hurdle. In today's money the victory would be worth more than £1.1million. O'Grady masterminded 18 Cheltenham Festival winners from his Tipperary base in all, his victories coming in the days when British trainers still dominated. His most famous horses included the likes of Golden Cygnet, who many said was the greatest hurdler of all time despite his only season over obstacles ending in tragedy. Dubbed 'the horse of the century', he won the 1978 Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham before suffering a fatal fall in the Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr. Gay Future, Native Upmanship, Ned Kelly, Back In Front and Tranquil Sea were other big O'Grady horses. O'Grady, who also enjoyed success as a Flat trainer having been forced to switch when farming troubles hit Ireand, was saddling horses right up until his death. His final ever runner was Sovereign Banter who ran at Cork last Friday night - mere weeks after his last winner, Our Soldier, earlier this month. Trainer Fergal O'Brien was among the first to pay tribute to a trailblazer in the sport, writing on X: "One of the very best. Sad news." This is the second death to hit racing in as many weeks, after a Grand National legend and 'amazing woman' passed away at home. Despite his success on the track, tragedy was never too far away from O'Grady's personal life. His first wife Judy passed away in 2010, seven years before second wife Maria was killed in a fall. O'Grady later remarried and leaves behind wife Kay and children Jonathan, Amber, Lucy, Mimi and Rosie Mae. More to follow.
Scottish Sun
14 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Man Utd ‘looking to HIJACK Newcastle's Benjamin Sesko transfer as they hold talks with £70m RB Leipzig striker'
Newcastle are anticipating the potential departure of their star striker, but their plans could be scuppered Devilish Man Utd 'looking to HIJACK Newcastle's Benjamin Sesko transfer as they hold talks with £70m RB Leipzig striker' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly swooping in on Newcastle's attempts to sign Benjamin Sesko. The £70million-rated RB Leipzig star has been in talks with the Magpies, with the parties looking to reach a verbal agreement. 4 Sesko was heavily linked with Arsenal before the Gunners signed Viktor Gyokeres - now Newcastle want him Credit: GETTY 4 But Amorim and co could swoop in Credit: Getty 4 Newcastle are readying potential replacements for Alexander Isak Credit: Getty 4 Sesko has been a stand out player in Germany Credit: Getty Now, according to Sky Sports Germany, Man United are also in discussions with Sesko's representatives. The report states the decision now lies between the Slovenian and his agents. Bundesliga outfit Leipzig want £70million for the 22-year-old who has already made 41 appearances for Slovenia. He signed from RB Salzburg in 2023 and has gone on to play 87 games for them, including in the Champions League. read more man utd HE'S THE GUEYE Man Utd hijack Brentford bid for wonderkid days after snaring £71m Mbeumo Man United have already invested in new attacking players, bringing in Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo for a combined £133.5million. And former Red Devils defender Rio Ferdinand doesn't think Ruben Amorim and co should go for Sesko. Newcastle are looking for potential replacements for striker Alexander Isak, who is understood to have told the Newcastle hierarchy that he wants to leave this summer. He is currently absent from the club's pre-season tour, with the Magpies highlighting a "minor thigh injury". BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Asked about Isak's links to Premier League champions Liverpool, his teammate Bruno Guimaraes said: "He is a top striker, his [record over the] last three seasons speaks by itself, he's a top player. "But as far as I know he just stayed there because of his injury, his treatment with the club." Last week, SunSport exclusively reported Isak had been offered a £32million-a-year deal from Saudi Arabia. However, his heart is set on Liverpool. Earlier this month, Newcastle knocked back the Reds' initial approach over a potential British-record £120million move. SunSport understands he could now submit a transfer request to push for a switch to the Premier League champions.
