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Rhyl Journal
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Temple target awaits York hero American Affair
Winner of a valuable prize at Thirsk and the Portland at Doncaster last season, he was also placed in several other decent races before disappointing when favourite for the Ayr Gold Cup. The five-year-old was rated just 70 at the start of 2024, but following a comeback victory at Musselburgh last month, he lined up on the Knavesmire off 98 and even that elevated mark was nowhere near enough to stop Paul Mulrennan charting a path to the front with relative ease. Goldie, speaking away from the track, said: 'That was first class, he couldn't have done it any better and he's obviously very good. 'I think he's just developing, that's where the improvement has come from. Paul took him back out of the stalls as he can idle when he hits the front, but the Portland tactics worked well. He's quite exciting.' Jm Jungle travelled smoothly to grab the lead on the Knavesmire, but he just acted as a target for the 7-2 favourite American Affair, who was good value for the winning margin of a length. Paddy Power make the winner a 33-1 shot from 100-1 for the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot and he could bid to earn himself a trip to the summer showpiece meeting at Haydock on Saturday week. 'He's entered at Royal Ascot but I think we'll take him to Haydock first for the Temple Stakes,' the trainer added. 'I think we're just enjoying riding the wave, as they say. Jack Dexter was rated 114 at one stage, this lad will be rated over 100 now so he's still got a long way to go, but if he wins the Temple then he won't be far off. 'I think he was beaten by the trip at Ayr, he looks to be a real five-furlong horse. I've had three generations of the family now, which is nice.' Old Cock (9-2) finished with a flourish to claim a last-gasp victory in the Oakmere Homes Hambleton Handicap. Ed Bethell's three-time winner had a point to prove after trailing home last of 22 in the Lincoln at Doncaster on his seasonal debut, but swooped late to deny 5-2 favourite Sisyphean by half a length in the hands of Callum Rodriguez. Bethell said: 'That was good, I'm very pleased with him. He's very good on his day and I thought he looked a million walking around the paddock. 'I was never confident because it is York but I had a strong hope, put it that way. Who knows where the ceiling is for him? 'The trainer messed up in the Lincoln, he got a rush of blood early in the year and I ran him too soon. This has been the plan ever since. 'He's in the Hunt Cup (at Royal Ascot) but I'll speak to the owners before making a final decision.' First Legion (6-1) was a second impressive debut winner in two days on the Knavesmire for Richard Hannon in the Frank Whittle Partnership Novice Stakes. Also in the colours of owner Zhang Yuesheng like Ballistic Missile, his retained rider Shane Foley was aboard for the length-and-a-half victory. Foley said: 'He breezed very well and was bought with a big reputation (500,000 guineas) and Richard liked him. 'He's gone through the race well, he was a little bit keen in the middle part of the race but he picked up good. 'Faster ground will suit him. It rode a nice race.' Paddy Power introduced him at 12-1 for the Coventry Stakes. William Haggas' Merchant then won the mile-and-a-half Sky Bet Handicap by two and a half lengths as the 5-2 favourite under Tom Marquand. 'We're thrilled, William has always liked this horse,' said Harry Herbert of owners Highclere. 'He's always been a lovely work in progress, he's laid back and almost lazy at home, here he is over the right trip for the first time. 'He was pretty well handicapped and he's the sort of horse we'd love to think we could get to Royal Ascot for the King George V with.'
Glasgow Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Temple target awaits York hero American Affair
Winner of a valuable prize at Thirsk and the Portland at Doncaster last season, he was also placed in several other decent races before disappointing when favourite for the Ayr Gold Cup. The five-year-old was rated just 70 at the start of 2024, but following a comeback victory at Musselburgh last month, he lined up on the Knavesmire off 98 and even that elevated mark was nowhere near enough to stop Paul Mulrennan charting a path to the front with relative ease. Goldie, speaking away from the track, said: 'That was first class, he couldn't have done it any better and he's obviously very good. 'I think he's just developing, that's where the improvement has come from. Paul took him back out of the stalls as he can idle when he hits the front, but the Portland tactics worked well. He's quite exciting.' Jm Jungle travelled smoothly to grab the lead on the Knavesmire, but he just acted as a target for the 7-2 favourite American Affair, who was good value for the winning margin of a length. Paddy Power make the winner a 33-1 shot from 100-1 for the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot and he could bid to earn himself a trip to the summer showpiece meeting at Haydock on Saturday week. 'He's entered at Royal Ascot but I think we'll take him to Haydock first for the Temple Stakes,' the trainer added. 'I think we're just enjoying riding the wave, as they say. Jack Dexter was rated 114 at one stage, this lad will be rated over 100 now so he's still got a long way to go, but if he wins the Temple then he won't be far off. 'I think he was beaten by the trip at Ayr, he looks to be a real five-furlong horse. I've had three generations of the family now, which is nice.' Old Cock (9-2) finished with a flourish to claim a last-gasp victory in the Oakmere Homes Hambleton Handicap. Ed Bethell's three-time winner had a point to prove after trailing home last of 22 in the Lincoln at Doncaster on his seasonal debut, but swooped late to deny 5-2 favourite Sisyphean by half a length in the hands of Callum Rodriguez. Bethell said: 'That was good, I'm very pleased with him. He's very good on his day and I thought he looked a million walking around the paddock. 'I was never confident because it is York but I had a strong hope, put it that way. Who knows where the ceiling is for him? 'The trainer messed up in the Lincoln, he got a rush of blood early in the year and I ran him too soon. This has been the plan ever since. 'He's in the Hunt Cup (at Royal Ascot) but I'll speak to the owners before making a final decision.' First Legion (6-1) was a second impressive debut winner in two days on the Knavesmire for Richard Hannon in the Frank Whittle Partnership Novice Stakes. Also in the colours of owner Zhang Yuesheng like Ballistic Missile, his retained rider Shane Foley was aboard for the length-and-a-half victory. Foley said: 'He breezed very well and was bought with a big reputation (500,000 guineas) and Richard liked him. 'He's gone through the race well, he was a little bit keen in the middle part of the race but he picked up good. 'Faster ground will suit him. It rode a nice race.' Paddy Power introduced him at 12-1 for the Coventry Stakes. William Haggas' Merchant then won the mile-and-a-half Sky Bet Handicap by two and a half lengths as the 5-2 favourite under Tom Marquand. 'We're thrilled, William has always liked this horse,' said Harry Herbert of owners Highclere. 'He's always been a lovely work in progress, he's laid back and almost lazy at home, here he is over the right trip for the first time. 'He was pretty well handicapped and he's the sort of horse we'd love to think we could get to Royal Ascot for the King George V with.'
North Wales Chronicle
15-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Temple target awaits York hero American Affair
Winner of a valuable prize at Thirsk and the Portland at Doncaster last season, he was also placed in several other decent races before disappointing when favourite for the Ayr Gold Cup. The five-year-old was rated just 70 at the start of 2024, but following a comeback victory at Musselburgh last month, he lined up on the Knavesmire off 98 and even that elevated mark was nowhere near enough to stop Paul Mulrennan charting a path to the front with relative ease. Goldie, speaking away from the track, said: 'That was first class, he couldn't have done it any better and he's obviously very good. 'I think he's just developing, that's where the improvement has come from. Paul took him back out of the stalls as he can idle when he hits the front, but the Portland tactics worked well. He's quite exciting.' Jm Jungle travelled smoothly to grab the lead on the Knavesmire, but he just acted as a target for the 7-2 favourite American Affair, who was good value for the winning margin of a length. Paddy Power make the winner a 33-1 shot from 100-1 for the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot and he could bid to earn himself a trip to the summer showpiece meeting at Haydock on Saturday week. 'He's entered at Royal Ascot but I think we'll take him to Haydock first for the Temple Stakes,' the trainer added. 'I think we're just enjoying riding the wave, as they say. Jack Dexter was rated 114 at one stage, this lad will be rated over 100 now so he's still got a long way to go, but if he wins the Temple then he won't be far off. 'I think he was beaten by the trip at Ayr, he looks to be a real five-furlong horse. I've had three generations of the family now, which is nice.' Old Cock (9-2) finished with a flourish to claim a last-gasp victory in the Oakmere Homes Hambleton Handicap. Ed Bethell's three-time winner had a point to prove after trailing home last of 22 in the Lincoln at Doncaster on his seasonal debut, but swooped late to deny 5-2 favourite Sisyphean by half a length in the hands of Callum Rodriguez. Bethell said: 'That was good, I'm very pleased with him. He's very good on his day and I thought he looked a million walking around the paddock. 'I was never confident because it is York but I had a strong hope, put it that way. Who knows where the ceiling is for him? 'The trainer messed up in the Lincoln, he got a rush of blood early in the year and I ran him too soon. This has been the plan ever since. 'He's in the Hunt Cup (at Royal Ascot) but I'll speak to the owners before making a final decision.' First Legion (6-1) was a second impressive debut winner in two days on the Knavesmire for Richard Hannon in the Frank Whittle Partnership Novice Stakes. Also in the colours of owner Zhang Yuesheng like Ballistic Missile, his retained rider Shane Foley was aboard for the length-and-a-half victory. Foley said: 'He breezed very well and was bought with a big reputation (500,000 guineas) and Richard liked him. 'He's gone through the race well, he was a little bit keen in the middle part of the race but he picked up good. 'Faster ground will suit him. It rode a nice race.' Paddy Power introduced him at 12-1 for the Coventry Stakes. William Haggas' Merchant then won the mile-and-a-half Sky Bet Handicap by two and a half lengths as the 5-2 favourite under Tom Marquand. 'We're thrilled, William has always liked this horse,' said Harry Herbert of owners Highclere. 'He's always been a lovely work in progress, he's laid back and almost lazy at home, here he is over the right trip for the first time. 'He was pretty well handicapped and he's the sort of horse we'd love to think we could get to Royal Ascot for the King George V with.'
Zawya
18-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
EDGE Group and Leonardo sign groundbreaking collaboration agreement
Strategic agreement aims to enhance the capabilities of both EDGE and Leonardo to design cutting-edge, complex and disruptive systems for international export Abu Dhabi, UAE: – EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Leonardo, a major global industrial group that builds technological capabilities in aerospace, defence, and security, have signed a groundbreaking collaboration agreement to further enhance their partnership in developing solutions across six critical domains. The agreement aims to strengthen existing synergies and capitalise on new complementary opportunities for deeper cooperation. The pivotal agreement, signed at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2025, currently taking place in Abu Dhabi, establishes a strategic framework for the UAE market while advancing a global export strategy. It aims to enhance synergies, facilitate knowledge exchange, and optimise specialised resources to capitalise on emerging opportunities more effectively. The collaboration will focus on key domains:Airborne Capabilities including Radar – particularly for Multi Mission Aircraft; Anti-Tactical Ballistic Missile Defence; Counter-Drone and Mobile Surveillance Systems; Naval Combat Management Systems; Radio Communications; and Optronics Commander Sight. Hamad Al Marar, EDGE Group Managing Director & CEO, said: 'This important step marks the next phase in our existing strategic agreement with industry leader Leonardo, building on the opportunities presented by the strong relationship between the UAE and Italy. Fundamentally, however, it reinforces our vision of growth through mutually beneficial partnerships, ensuring a win-win approach to sourcing and realising complementary multi-domain opportunities across the world, and expanding these synergies for continued economic growth, innovation, and excellence, all in support of the sustainable preservation of security.' The agreement is a precursor to a structured partnership focused on jointly marketing these products and solutions to governments across multiple countries. It also commits to the development of shared intellectual property (IP) and future design innovations. Lorenzo Mariani, Co-General Manager of Leonardo, added: 'We are deeply honoured and thrilled to collaborate with EDGE Group, aiming to establish unprecedented industrial capabilities for national and export requirements. The sectors identified as pillars of this joint strategy are getting more and more important in an evolving market and operational scenario. That is why we believe that joining forces in these fields will deliver the level of capabilities that the UAE and other export markets are requiring.' The strategic agreement aims to further enhance the capabilities of both EDGE and Leonardo in the design of cutting-edge, complex systems in disruptive sectors with significant market potential, and is a crucial step in diversifying and expanding both groups' portfolios of airborne, terrestrial, naval, and cyber solutions. About EDGE Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive. With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 35 entities into six core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Trading & Mission Support, Technology & Innovation, and Homeland Security. About Leonardo Leonardo is an international industrial group, among the main global companies in Aerospace, Defence, and Security (AD&S). With 53,000 employees worldwide, the company approaches global security through the Helicopters, Electronics, Aircraft, Cyber & Security and Space sectors, and is a partner on the most important international programmes, within these sectors, such as Eurofighter, NH-90, FREMM, GCAP, and Eurodrone. Leonardo has significant production capabilities in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the USA. Leonardo utilises its subsidiaries, joint ventures, and shareholdings, which include Leonardo DRS (72.3%), MBDA (25%), ATR (50%), Hensoldt (22.8%), Telespazio (67%), Thales Alenia Space (33%), and Avio (29.6%). Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (LDO), in 2023 Leonardo recorded new orders for €17.9 billion, with an order book of €39.5 billion and consolidated revenues of €15.3 billion. Included in the MIB ESG index, the company has also been part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) since 2010.
