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Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Sunchart shines on very kind ground
A dual listed-winner on the flat and rated 106 in that discipline, Sunchart outclassed her nine rivals when landing the Wexford Racecourse Rated Hurdle in Wexford. Trained for Pat Garvey by Andy Slattery and ridden by 7lb claimer Adam Ryan, the 7/4 favourite tracked the pace, quickened into the lead turning for home and, despite idling in front, beat eye-catcher Farfromnowhere and Black Heather with a bit to spare. Brother and assistant to the winning trainer, Willie Slattery commented, 'He's at his best in soft ground, so I walked the track and found it to be very kind ground, so were were happy to run him. 'I thought we got in light here and Adam, a great worker who deserves a shot, gave him a good ride. 'I'd like to go for the Galway Hurdle with him, if he gets in, but I'd say Pat (Garvey) won't let me. You won't see much of him. And he'll probably end up in listed races at Leopardstown and Naas at the end of the year.' Winning rider Ryan added, 'It was very straight-forward. His jumping was a little cautious early, but he warmed to it, flew the last two and went to the lien well.' Sunchart & Adam Ryan win the Wexford Racecourse Rated Hurdle. Picture: Healy Racing There was drama in the opening Wexford Claiming Hurdle as Redwood Queen, a significant market drifter and subsequently claimed by Cian Collins, looked set to overturn hot-pot Beacon Edge when unseating Philip Byrnes at the final flight, leaving the 1/3 favourite and 7lb claimer Josh Halford to beat Must Meet Cecil by 22 lengths. 'We had a bit of luck on our side,' admitted winning trainer Gordon Elliott, 'We knew the trip was too short and he was flat out the whole way. I thought the horse in front probably had it won, but Josh felt he wasn't stopping and galloped to the line. 'Josh is a good lad and is getting plenty of experience. He'll ride a lot of winners going forward. This horse is rated 142 and is hard to place. If he's not claimed, he's in the Sales tomorrow.' Sent off 7/4 favourite, the John McConnell-trained Lieutenant Mayne relished the step-up to three miles in the Support The Irish Injured Jockeys Fund Hurdle, which he emphatically, by eleven lengths, from Tag Man. 'I was happy to deputise for Alex Harvey, who is injured,' said winning rider Tiernan Power-Roche, 'He was very good. He loved the ground over the longer trip. The plan was to make it a test of stamina and it worked out great. His jumping was super and he won very well. It was great to ride a winner in these famous McNeill colours.' McConnell said, 'He's a very, very nice horse, really exciting. He lost his way a bit over the winter, with a few issues, but we sorted them out. It's like he's on springs, he's some jumper. We might give him a break now before he goes chasing.' Paddy Cronin's mare Onebrightbluerose, in foal to Mahler, recorded her second course and distance success, under Darragh O'Keeffe, in the first division of the 0-100 handicap hurdle.
The Independent
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Skunk Anansie to headline The Independent's stage at The Great Escape Festival
Pioneering rock band Skunk Anansie will headline The Independent' s stage at The Great Escape Festival this year. The performance will mark the only chance fans have to see the band in an intimate club setting as part of their upcoming sold-out UK tour, and a week ahead of the release of their hugely anticipated new album, The Painful Truth. Meanwhile, The Independent is returning for the third consecutive year as The Great Escape's exclusive news partner, bringing readers the latest coverage of the event along with interviews and special offers. The Independent' s Music Editor, Roisin O'Connor, said: 'I'm beyond thrilled that The Independent will host the phenomenal Skunk Anansie at The Great Escape 2025. 'One of the UK's most pioneering and radical rock bands, they are poised to release their brilliant new album, The Painful Truth, and remind us why they continue to hold such a special place in British music. 'I can't wait to join the TGE audience to see what I know will be an incredible and rare intimate performance, supported by some truly inspiring new talent.' Adam Ryan, Head of Music, The Great Escape, comments: 'We are thrilled to continue our partnership with The Independent for this year's festival. With their shared commitment to celebrating groundbreaking talent, this collaboration allows us to amplify the reach of both the festival and the conference. 'We're especially excited to announce that the iconic Skunk Anansie will perform on their stage, bringing an electrifying energy to our already diverse lineup.' Formed in 1994, Skunk Anansie quickly rose to national fame thanks to their distinctive blend of rock, punk and alternative, heard in songs such as 'Hedonism', 'My Ugly Boy', 'Secretly' and 'Charity'. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 30-day free trial Sign up The Painful Truth, their first record in nine years, follows a lengthy period of change for the band's members, from parenthood to illness and the departure of their longstanding manager. Post-covid and frustrated with their attempts to write over video calls, the four-piece retreated to a farmhouse in Devon. There, their feelings began to take shape in songs, reminding them that they were still as innovative and ambitious as they were when they first formed. 'I don't care that we were big in the Nineties,' Skin said in a statement about the album. 'Creatively it's irrelevant because in my rock bible the first commandment states, 'If thy rest on them laurels thy shall wither up and die artistically, musically, mentally. And then financially.'' This year's TGE festival will include an additional day of music on Wednesday 14 May, offering guests a chance to discover a wealth of new bands and artists in some of Brighton's best-loved music venues. More than 175 new acts have been added this week to the already packed lineup, bringing the total number performing at this year's festival to over 450. The remaining artists performing on The Independent's stage will be announced soon.
Fox News
04-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
America's favorite Super Bowl snacks by state
Super Bowl Sunday is just days away — and one of the most important plays for watching the NFL championship game is to game-plan your party spread. To learn more about the eating habits of Americans during the Super Bowl, surveyed 3,000 Americans about their game-day snack preferences. These findings, which also revealed the top choice of drinks and dips, were then divided by state. Here's what Americans plan to eat and drink during Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. You might see some surprises here … Buffalo wings earned the top spot as America's favorite Super Bowl snack, said based in Las Vegas. This fan favorite was the preferred snack in 32 states, including its namesake New York (home to Buffalo), and others like Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Texas. Chips claimed the No. 2 spot in seven states, among them Massachusetts, New Mexico and Washington. Nachos ranked No. 3 in America's snack lineup in five states – Colorado, Maine, Oklahoma, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. Pizza and a cheese charcuterie board were tied as the preferred Super Bowl snack in three states each. Pizza was the top pick in California, Michigan and South Dakota — while the assorted cheese board was No. 1 in Kansas, Montana and Iowa. Loaded potato skins were the favorite Super Bowl snack in Hawaii. Queso led all dips in 18 states, including Colorado, Kentucky, New Mexico, Texas and Washington. Buffalo chicken dip is the backup choice in 16 states, including Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, revealed. The seven-layer dip was the third favorite in five states – Alaska, Louisiana, Oregon, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. "Buffalo wings and queso dip are game-day staples – tasty, shareable and exactly what you'd expect at a Super Bowl party," Adam Ryan, a data editor with told Fox News Digital. "More than just snacks, they're a tradition that brings people together and a real taste for American culture, so it only makes sense that the most iconic snack takes first place." When it comes to Super Bowl drinks, soda and beer were the top scorers, the survey revealed. Soda snatched the top spot in 31 states (and Washington, D.C.), including California, Florida, Kentucky, Texas, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. But beer was the go-to beverage in 20 states — among them Alabama, Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mississippi and Oregon.
