Galaxy gets Goodwood Eyecatcher honours
Swiftly hiked to Group Two company, Goodwood Galaxy was last approaching the final furlong but stayed on with real purpose to beaten just over two lengths by winner Zavateri, offering plenty of hope for the future at this seven-furlong trip and beyond.
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Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight tackles Birmingham City FC
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Thurles to close with immediate effect
The first ever recorded race meeting at the County Tipperary circuit took place in 1732 and has been in the hands of the Molony family since the early 1900s. The late Pierce Molony took over the running of Thurles from his father Doctor Paddy Molony in 1974, but Pierce's widow Riona released a statement confirming the family's decision to retire from racing. She said: 'It has been an honour and a privilege for our family to have run Thurles Racecourse, and I am officially announcing our retirement today. 'We are very proud of the immense contribution our family has made to racing and we are most grateful to our extended racecourse family, our dedicated staff, generous sponsors, loyal patrons and the wider racing community for all your support. 'Horse racing is part of the fabric of our family, and we have been very fortunate to have made so many great friends within the industry over the years. My family and I look forward to going racing with you again, as spectators.' Although Thurles is fully licenced to race until December 31 and is scheduled to stage 11 fixtures in the 2025/26 Irish racing calendar, the Molony family have no plans to continue racing. Riona Molony added: 'Since my beloved husband Pierce passed away in 2015, with the help of our four daughters Patricia, Helen, Ann Marie and Kate and our wonderful staff, we've managed to keep the show on the road and I know he would be very proud of us for that. 'The girls all have their own families, careers and lives to live. Ever increasing industry demands and the cost of doing business has also been a major factor. 'We're going to enjoy this time together and relax now the decision is made and the news is out before we consider our options.' Thurles, which is Ireland's only privately owned racecourse, stages a number of high-profile races including the Horse and Jockey Hotel Chase, formerly known as the Kinloch Brae. The Grade Two contest has an illustrious roll of honour, having been won by the likes of Native Upmanship, Queen Mother Champion Chase winner Newmill, Cheltenham Gold Cup heroes Don Cossack and Sizing John and the top-class Allaho.
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Lions star who was married to Chloe Madeley and had 'blind date' with Helen Skelton is now a DJ
One former British and Irish Lion will be DJing in Sydney after the team's third Test against Australia on Saturday, with his life undergoing plenty of changes since he toured The British and Irish Lions are set to conclude their tour against Australia and aim to make history, reminding fans of past stars who may have missed the mark. One such player is James Haskell, who was part of the 2017 Lions squad that ended their New Zealand series in a controversial draw. Andy Farrell's team have already clinched victory with a 2-0 lead Down Under, hoping to be the first Lions team to sweep a three-game series in Oz since 1904. The tour wraps up with a thrilling third Test at Stadium Australia on Saturday in Sydney, where anticipation remains high despite the series outcome being decided. Even though six years have passed since his retirement, former England flanker Haskell will be joining the celebrations. In fact, Wales Online reported he'll be partly in charge of post-match proceedings in Sydney's city centre as he continues to shine in his new career. Haskell, as he is known by his stage name, has announced he'll be DJing in the city centre after Saturday's finale. And there might just be a few familiar 110kg figures cutting shapes on the dance floor once the rugby action simmers. After retiring in 2019, Haskell, who also appeared on I'm A Me Out Of Here, transitioned into music not long after. Unlike his brief stint in mixed martial arts, his time behind the decks seems to be standing the test of time. The 40-year-old has been trailing the Lions around Australia during this summer's tour, eight years since he donned the famous red jersey himself. And the budding club entertainer seems to be carving out quite a niche for himself in this particular field. Ex-Northampton Saints and Wasps star Haskell was previously hitched to fitness guru and lifestyle blogger Chloe Madeley. It's hardly shocking Madeley built her own media empire given her parents are the legendary ITV double act Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan. The pair began their romance in 2014 and tied the knot four years later. They welcomed daughter Bodhi in August 2022 but called time on their marriage the following year. Both have spoken about their dedication to co-parenting their daughter despite the split. Yet Haskell has owned up to his boozing being a contributing factor in their break-up after Chloe branded the run-up to their divorce as "incredibly scary." "If I put more time into my marriage than I did Guinness, then I wouldn't be divorced now," Haskell told MailOnline in June. "It's one of those things in life where some things don't work out, but I have so much love for my daughter and Chloe. It's teamwork." Years before he even crossed paths with Madeley, Haskell also enjoyed a blind date with the BBC's Helen Skelton back in 2010. By all accounts, their fleeting romance went rather swimmingly. "I'd like to," she told The Guardian when asked about the prospect of a second date. "He's fit, he made me laugh and it was good banter. We kissed. I think if we were both in the same country for more than five minutes, we'd go out and have a laugh. But he's off to Australia and I'm off to Singapore. Maybe we'll rendezvous in Terminal 5." Beyond spinning tracks, Haskell has turned his hand to entrepreneurship, launching Blackeye Gin with podcast buddies Mike Tindall and Alex Payne. His repertoire extends to after-dinner speaking gigs and penning a series of books that draw from his life and rugby experiences. Haskell jetted off to New Zealand as a last-minute call-up for the 2017 Lions tour, stepping in for the injured Billy Vunipola. Despite making four appearances that summer, a Test cap eluded him with the prestigious touring team. Yet Haskell isn't dwelling on past disappointments; instead, he's setting the vibe with his DJ sets during this year's successful series. And his Australian adventure is set to wrap up with a bang following the Sydney finale on Saturday.
