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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
‘Nowhere near enough' – Top horse owner rejects £2.2MILLION offer for superstar syndicate filly Shes Perfect
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TOP horse owner said he was 'delighted' to miss out on £2.2million - claiming the offer for his superstar filly was 'nowhere near enough'. Members of the Basher Watts Racing 2 syndicate voted overwhelmingly in favour of rejecting the life-changing sum for Shes Perfect. 1 Basher Watts, third from left, was briefly a Classic-winning owner with his syndicate and filly Shes Perfect - until they were demoted to second Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The Charlie Fellowes-trained three-year-old was first past the post in the French 1,000 Guineas under Kieran Shoemark last month. But, amid boos and cries of 'cheat' in the winner's enclosure, she was demoted and placed second behind Zarigana, with connections also losing their appeal against the decision of French stewards. Shes Perfect returns to action at Chantilly on Sunday in the Group 1 Prix de Diane Longines, where victory is worth 'just' £472,231. The horse was bought for around £42,000 in May last year - meaning, if they had sold to Japanese buyers, the syndicate would have made a 5,138 per cent profit on their investment. It equated, Basher said, to around £20,000 each. But, while much more than they stand to make at the races with her, Basher said the sum was 'nowhere near enough', and added: "Some things are worth more than money." Explaining the deal, the syndicate boss said: "So, what actually happened? "We had a Japanese client approach Charlie and offer £2.2m. "How it works is people own a share of the horse and are entitled to a percentage of the sale which, in this case, after fees, if you own one per cent you would have got about £20,000. "So I put it to the group and 37 out of 38 voted no. "I'm delighted everyone voted no. "For me, I had a dream of getting lucky and owning a Classic, Group 1 runner - a horse who will take you to all the big racecourses… which is what she did. "She might not earn £2.2m in prize money but, we had her valued and, if she never raced again, she'd be worth up to £1m. "So, you're trading the rest of her career for £1m. "That to all of us, and me, is just not worth it. "Those 15 minutes we experienced at Longchamp where we were Classic-winning owners, I would not trade that for any amount of money. "Horse racing is my passion, my love, and this is my dream to be in the poisition we are in. "Some things mean so much more than money and this is one of those moments. We are absolutely living our dream. "If she gets beat on Sunday who cares? As long as she is fit and well we're going to have many fantastic days out with her. "The time to sell will be down to the syndicate only - and at the moment she's not for sale. "Imagine her winning in someone else's silks - I dont know how I'd process that. She's our baby, our dream. "And it's not worth trading in the dream for that amount of money." 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: 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.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
‘Nowhere near enough' – Top horse owner rejects £2.2MILLION offer for superstar syndicate filly Shes Perfect
A TOP horse owner said he was 'delighted' to miss out on £2.2million - claiming the offer for his superstar filly was 'nowhere near enough'. Members of the Basher Watts Racing 2 syndicate voted overwhelmingly in favour of rejecting the life-changing sum for Shes Perfect. Advertisement 1 Basher Watts, third from left, was briefly a Classic-winning owner with his syndicate and filly Shes Perfect - until they were demoted to second Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The Charlie Fellowes-trained three-year-old was first past the post in the French 1,000 Guineas under Kieran Shoemark last month. But, Shes Perfect returns to action at Chantilly on Sunday in the Group 1 Prix de Diane Longines, where victory is worth 'just' £472,231. The horse was bought for around £42,000 in May last year - meaning, if they had sold to Japanese buyers, the syndicate would have made a 5,138 per cent profit on their investment. Advertisement It equated, Basher said, to around £20,000 each. But, while much more than they stand to make at the races with her, Basher said the sum was 'nowhere near enough', and added: "Some things are worth more than money." Explaining the deal, the syndicate boss said: "So, what actually happened? "We had a Japanese client approach Charlie and offer £2.2m. Advertisement Most read in Horse Racing "How it works is people own a share of the horse and are entitled to a percentage of the sale which, in this case, after fees, if you own one per cent you would have got about £20,000. "So I put it to the group and 37 out of 38 voted no. "I'm delighted everyone voted no. "For me, I had a dream of getting lucky and owning a Classic, Group 1 runner - a horse who will take you to all the big racecourses… which is what she did. Advertisement "She might not earn £2.2m in prize money but, we had her valued and, if she never raced again, she'd be worth up to £1m. "So, you're trading the rest of her career for £1m. "That to all of us, and me, is just not worth it. "Those 15 minutes we experienced at Longchamp where we were Classic-winning owners, I would not trade that for any amount of money. Advertisement "Horse racing is my passion, my love, and this is my dream to be in the poisition we are in. "Some things mean so much more than money and this is one of those moments. We are absolutely living our dream. "If she gets beat on Sunday who cares? As long as she is fit and well we're going to have many fantastic days out with her. "The time to sell will be down to the syndicate only - and at the moment she's not for sale. Advertisement "Imagine her winning in someone else's silks - I dont know how I'd process that. She's our baby, our dream. "And it's not worth trading in the dream for that amount of money." 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
The Independent
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Internet laughs at ‘cringe' music video that celebrates Musk and his ‘master plan to save our lives'
An Elon Musk superfan has created a music video filmed on the back of a Tesla Cybertruck that celebrates the billionaire's 'master plan to save our lives.' Alessandra Basher, who describes herself as a stay-at-home mom who 'dreams' of becoming a stand-up comedian, has been mocked online for the video branded the 'most cringe thing on the internet right now.' Basher, who shared the video Sunday with her 5,600 followers on X, said she was compelled to write the song because of the 'nonsense hate' Musk is receiving for his leading role in gutting the federal government on behalf of the Trump administration. 'Space X flies, Tesla self drives,' Basher sings in the Tesla vehicle while wearing a 'The Dogefather' t-shirt with Musk's face. 'Starlink beams with laser dreams, he's got a master plan for our lives.' The mom, whose video is cut with clips of the tech mogul speaking at Trump rallies, also credits Musk for 'eliminating woke pain' and 'making kids to keep mankind alive.' We thank you, Elon Musk. — Alessandra Basher ⚡️All in Tesla Humor (@alessandrajokes) March 24, 2025 Other lyrics include: 'One more kid, one more brand, launching rockets with just one hand.' It didn't go down well, even among users on Musk's own social media platform X. 'That is so much cringe,' one person reacted to her music video. 'There's cringe. And then there's this s***.' another said. 'Literally the most cringe thing on the internet right now,' someone else wrote. 'Can't tell if this is parody. But it's definitely creepy either way,' another said. Even some Musk fans struggled with the tribute to the world's richest man. 'Huge Elon fan but I hated every second of this,' someone said, while others mused whether the video was a satire. 'I thought this was satire for sure but it's obviously impossible to tell in these ridiculous times,' another person chimed in. After receiving flack from 'Tesla haters,' Basher hit back in a follow up post to her music video debut. ' I'm not trying to have a baby with Elon,' she said. 'I'm just having fun creating and performing a song to say thanks for what he did and is doing for this country and the world. I had to do this because all the nonsense hate he is getting.' Some fellow Musk fans enjoyed the song. 'I now listen to it every time I drive my CT. Thank you again,' someone replied to Basher. 'Alessandra, you are a star. That is fantastically good. Superbly done,' another person said. So far her video has racked up 1.8 million views. The billionaire is yet to respond. Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations have persistently been targets of protests and attacks since President Donald Trump took office and made Musk a key partner overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency initiative that has led to mass layoffs, budget cuts, and attempts to shutter multiple federal agencies. Trade-ins of Tesla vehicles reportedly hit a record high this month as the brand faces off against an ever-growing field of EV competitors — and a fierce political backlash to Musk.
Dubai Eye
31-01-2025
- Dubai Eye
Ajman Police return missing child within an hour
Ajman Police returned a missing seven-year-old child to his parents within an hour of going missing in the Manama area of the emirate. The child was lost on a main road in the area. He was spotted by a civilian and accompanied to the Manama Police station. The authority managed to find the child's parents within an hour, after conducting an investigation. "Since there were no reports of a missing child Basher, the center has been searching and investigating to reach the owners of the missing child in the area, and after identifying the owners, they were contacted and the child was handed over within less than an hour," Ajman Police said. The head of the Manama Police station called on parents to be vigilant towards their children, ensuring doors are locked to avoid them wandering into the streets.
TAG 91.1
31-01-2025
- TAG 91.1
Ajman Police return missing child within an hour
Ajman Police returned a missing seven-year-old child to his parents within an hour of going missing in the Manama area of the emirate. The child was lost on a main road in the area. He was spotted by a civilian and accompanied to the Manama Police station. The authority managed to find the child's parents within an hour, after conducting an investigation. "Since there were no reports of a missing child Basher, the center has been searching and investigating to reach the owners of the missing child in the area, and after identifying the owners, they were contacted and the child was handed over within less than an hour," Ajman Police said. The head of the Manama Police station called on parents to be vigilant towards their children, ensuring doors are locked to avoid them wandering into the streets.
