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The Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Horse racing tips: ‘He's in sparking form' – Templegate's NAP to score under Oisin Murphy
TEMPLEGATE'S Monday picks are below. Back a horse by clicking their odds. REGAL ENVOY (6.50 Windsor, nap) He has been in sparkling form for William Knight, winning three of his last five. In-form Oisin Murphy gets on well with the six-year-old and the pair were just touched off here last time over six furlongs. He is off the same mark, loves fast ground and the drop back in trip is not a worry as he won over five furlongs at Newmarket the time before last. HURT YOU NEVER (3.00 Carlisle, nap) Goes great for Jack Nicholls and is still on a winning mark. She has a good draw and can bounce of this fast ground again. CALAFIORI (2.15 Redcar, treble) Stepped up on his debut to run well at Leicester. He came with a nice challenge to win on the stands side but was touched off by one on the far side. This step up to six furlongs will suit and teen title-hopeful Billy Loughnane can boot him home for his guv'nor George Boughey. Redcar 1.45 Greek Gold 2.15 Calafiori (treble) 2.45 Early Release 3.15 Analogical 3.45 Cadarn 4.15 One More Dream 4.45 Sugar Baby 5.15 Mister Sky Blue Carlisle 2.30 Venetian Sun 3.00 Hurt You Never (nb) 3.30 Sacred Falls 4.00 Trojan Sun 4.30 Camino Del Ray 5.00 Crown's Lady 5.30 Candle Of Time Windsor 5.20 Diamond Dreamer 5.50 Dapper Charm 6.20 Starlit Spice 6.50 Regal Envoy (nap) 7.20 Kingkeer 7.50 Dalmally 8.20 Offiah's Boy Wolverhampton 6.30 New York Boy 7.00 Ziggy's Triton 7.30 Your Love 8.00 Medinilla 8.30 Startling 9.00 City Cyclone 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:
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rising star rider Billy looks to shine under blue skies at Redcar Races
TEENAGE rider Billy Loughnane is looking to bounce back from a blow to his chances of a first jockeys' championship when he heads to Redcar on Monday. The 19-year-old rising star of the weighing room was 'gutted' to be given an 11-day ban for improper riding at Newcastle earlier this month, meaning he will miss both days of the Epsom Derby meeting. Loughnane, who was crowned champion all-weather jockey in April despite riding much of the winter in Australia, looks to be the man to follow with an attractive book of rides on Redcar's eight-race card. With plenty of seaside sunshine forecast for Monday, Loughnane has plenty to look forward to, including Mister Blue Sky for Osmotherley trainer Gemma Tutty in the Handicap. The gelding kept on well to get off the mark over six furlongs at Hamilton on May 4 and will be a popular choice to defy a penalty over an extra furlong. The danger could be Tim Easterby's Perfidia who was a staying on second to easy winner City of Strangers at Redcar on April 21 and could also be suited by an extra furlong. Loughnane also looks to have a couple of plum rides for powerful Newmarket trainer George Boughey, with Calafiori and recent Redcar winner Cadarn. Calafiori lines up for the EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Division 2) having improved markedly from his debut to be second of 13 over the minimum trip at Leicester. He ran on well inside the final furlong that day and now tackles six furlongs. Cadarn, a cosy winner at Redcar on April 21, lines up in the Marske Fabrication & Engineering Straight Mile Handicap and could be capable of following up despite a 3lbs penalty. Loughnane will also fancy his chances when he teams up with trainer David Evans on Early Release in the Join Racing TV Now Handicap. The gelding was beaten only a neck at Windsor last time and can make the long trip from Monmouthshire pay off. Sugar Baby, another recent Redcar winner, is back for more in the Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Handicap (Division 2), with Peter Niven's gelding looking to defy a 3lbs penalty. In-form Callum Rodriguez is back in the plate. However, Michael Dods is double-handed in the race with Deputy (Oliver Stammers) and Cuban Storm (Lewis Edmunds) – both previous winners at Redcar. Deputy won at Redcar on his last outing of 2024 and is appearing for the first time this season. Cuban Storm is back to the same mark he had when winning at this meeting last year when ground conditions were similar. Dods has another course and distance winner in the form of Taygar in the Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Handicap (Division 1). The Churchill filly won over six furlongs in the mud under an inspired Lewis Edmunds ride at Redcar in November and had a pipe-opener over a furlong less at Doncaster on her first run of 2025. She's back to six furlongs with Edmunds again in the saddle and, although ground conditions will be very different this time, she has some decent form on faster going. The much-travelled Luke Morris makes the trip to Redcar for two rides – Analogical and debutante Project Incheon. Analogical, trained at Newmarket by veteran trainer Sir Mark Prescott, stayed on well to break his duck at Beverley last time, and can follow up under a six-pound penalty in the Celebrate The Life of Joe Newton Handicap. Project Incheon, a son of Zoustar, goes to post for the first time in the opening EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Division 1) but the market will be the best guide to a race largely made up of first-timers.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'm absolutely gutted to be banned for the Derby meeting at Epsom – but I have only myself to blame
MY week didn't get off to an ideal start after I picked up an 11-day ban at Newcastle on Sunday. There is nothing more frustrating than sitting out when you're suspended and watching horses you would have ridden go on and win. 1 I will miss the Derby meeting and I'm gutted about that. But I've no-one else to blame but myself. It was careless and the stewards were right. I made a mistake and I'll learn from it. The jockey's championship is at the back of my mind and missing any action is a blow, but there is plenty of time to make up any lost ground. I felt sorry for Kieran Shoemark on Sunday, too, when he had the French 1,000 Guineas on Shes Perfect taken away by the stewards. It's been a tough couple of weeks for Kieran but he is a very good jockey and I've no doubt he will have a big season. They're appealing the result so we'll see how it plays out. It would be incredible for Kieran and Charlie Fellowes if they got the race back, they both deserve it. I'm going to have a very busy day at Newmarket and it will be built around CLASSIC ENCOUNTER (2.15) for George Boughey. He won nicely first time up at Redcar and then ran really well when he was second in a competitive handicap at the Guineas meeting. We split into two groups that day and he ran a very good race in the circumstances. He's a likeable horse and he seems in great form at the moment. He'll run well. It'll be exciting to ride Charlie Appleby's DANCE TO THE MUSIC (2.50) on her debut. As you'd expect she is beautifully-bred, being a sister to Charlie's Group 1 star Space Blues and the yard have an amazing record with debutants at Newmarket. I've not sat on her but I'm looking forward to it. I'm very proud and grateful to pick up rides in the blue silks of Godolphin when William Buick is riding elsewhere. He's at Newbury to ride Notable Speech, among others, in the Lockinge. It's a brilliant race and an incredibly tough one to call, but I'll be keeping an eye on it from the Newmarket weighing room. My day kicks off on STERLING KNIGHT (1.05) and he has a good each-way shout. He is a rock-solid horse and has been running well all year. He was a couple of places behind Classic Encounter last time, so if he runs well it will be a nice form boost for me ahead of that ride. I rode SAXONIA (1.40) at Kempton last time and get the leg up again. He was fourth over a mile and I think the drop back to seven furlongs is going to suit him. POLE STAR (3.25) looks to have an excellent chance having run such a promising race on his debut at Chester last week. He saw his race out strongly and will no doubt have learned plenty on his debut. It's a pretty hot race today but he is open to loads of improvement. WHITE CHAPEL ROAD (4.00) has some solid handicap form to his name and he will have come on for his comeback run. Paul and Ollie Cole are in great form, I rode a winner for them at Salisbury on Thursday, and he should be bang there. Last but not least I ride EMINENCY (4.35) for Stuart Williams. He takes a drop in class today and has slipped to a nice mark. 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:
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Sun Racing's new star columnist Billy Loughnane is gunning to be the youngest ever champion jockey
BILLY THE KID Sun Racing's new star columnist Billy Loughnane is gunning to be the youngest ever champion jockey BILLY LOUGHNANE ain't kidding when he says he wants to make history and become the youngest-ever champion jockey. The 19-year-old has taken the sport by storm since bursting on to the scene as a wet- behind-the ears teenager. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Billy 'The Kid' Loughnane has signed for The Sun Credit: PICS PROVIDED BY CALLUM JAMIESON He booted home a Royal Ascot double last summer and is now George Boughey's main man in Newmarket. And super agent Tony Hind has been hired to take Billy The Kid's career to the next level. Hind currently looks after the likes of Ryan Moore and Will Buick and previously helped Richard Hughes and Jim Crowley to the title. There is no one better at helping a jockey become champion. Billy smiles: 'I want to be champion jockey, one hundred per cent. 'I have to pinch myself a bit at times. I've not even been riding for three years so to be thinking of going for the championship is pretty crazy. 'But I think it's realistic and I think I've got a chance. To have Tony as my agent is a privilege. He's made nine champions in the past so hopefully it will soon be ten. 'I've been riding for two and a half years so, to even have my name up there, thinking about going for it is brilliant. I'm very lucky to have George Boughey as my boss, he's great and I have a great selection of owners and trainers supporting me from all over the country. It should be a super exciting season.' The bookies have the championship, which runs from today until Champions Day at Ascot in October, down to a straight shootout between Billy and Rossa Ryan. Both are 2-1 with defending champion Oisin Murphy 11-4, Tom Marquand 6-1 and William Buick 7s. Both Murphy and Buick have hinted that their roles as retained riders to Qatar Racing and Godolphin will come first this season. It leaves the door open for a new name to be etched on to the trophy. Billy added: 'George has first dibs and that decides where I go. Then Tony will get the best rides he can for me around that. 'There will be times when George will let me ride elsewhere if I can get on a nice one — but it's a long season. I managed 97 last year so I need to probably up that by at least 30 or 40 if it's going to be realistic. 'Rossa is going to be tough to beat and I know Oisin says he's not going for it this season but he will have a crack, trust me.' Billy made a name for himself on the all-weather when riding winners for fun at just 16. He started out teaming up with his dad and trainer Mark, but was quickly snapped up by handlers up and down the land. Punters even referred to his weight claim when an apprentice as a cheat code. At the end of his first season he celebrated becoming champion apprentice and has not looked back. A Royal Ascot double last season — on Rashabar in the Coventry and Soprano in the Sandringham — truly put him on the map on the big stage. Then at the end of last year he spent two months in Australia and still flew back in time to be named all-weather champ. Billy said: 'Ascot was the best ever day I have had in racing. 'My parents were there to watch and to get that monkey off my back was amazing. Rashabar winning the Coventry was special. Many jockeys wait years for a Royal winner so it takes the pressure off.' Billy was destined for the big time but still made sure to get his house in order at home. Mum Clare ensured he aced his GCSEs at school before he took out his licence. He soon passed his driving test before flying the nest from his family home in Kidderminster to live with fellow jockey Jonny Peate in Newmarket. It all happened at the speed of light but he has stayed grounded. Billy said: 'I've got a lot of help around me. Even in the weighing room a lot of the jockeys have been great. 'I don't want to single them out but I sit next to Oisin most days and he's great — then Will Buick and Ryan Moore have always helped. It's not like the old days of the weighing room, everyone is open and honest. 'I still see my mates back home when I can, though it gets hard as I'm so busy. Not many of them like racing, they think it's a bit weird, but they're following my career and they find it fascinating. 'A lot of them have done well at school and gone off to university, it's a different world!' Billy will clock up the miles in the car in his pursuit of his big goal this season and he's looking up to an all time great. Billy said: 'AP McCoy was my inspiration growing up. I know he's a jumps man but what he did was unbelievable. 'His drive was crazy. I really respect him. He went everywhere for a winner and I'm going to have to do that if I want to lift the trophy.' Young gun Billy rarely gets much downtime. He'll ride out most mornings in Newmarket and will hit the gym before jumping in the car to ride here, there and everywhere. Yet the youngster has already picked up one hobby that gets competitive in the weighing room. Billy said: 'I've started playing golf — though I don't really have the patience for it! 'It's not an easy sport to pick up but it's nice to get out. I'm trying to get better but I need more time on the range! I like Formula 1 too. The Netflix documentary got me into it and I tune in when I can.' If Billy makes history this season he might well need a documentary of his own. 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. 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The Sun
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Sun Racing's new star columnist Billy Loughnane is gunning to be the youngest ever champion jockey
BILLY LOUGHNANE ain't kidding when he says he wants to make history and become the youngest-ever champion jockey. The 19-year-old has taken the sport by storm since bursting on to the scene as a wet- behind-the ears teenager. 1 He booted home a Royal Ascot double last summer and is now George Boughey's main man in Newmarket. And super agent Tony Hind has been hired to take Billy The Kid's career to the next level. Hind currently looks after the likes of Ryan Moore and Will Buick and previously helped Richard Hughes and Jim Crowley to the title. There is no one better at helping a jockey become champion. Billy smiles: 'I want to be champion jockey, one hundred per cent. 'I have to pinch myself a bit at times. I've not even been riding for three years so to be thinking of going for the championship is pretty crazy. 'But I think it's realistic and I think I've got a chance. To have Tony as my agent is a privilege. He's made nine champions in the past so hopefully it will soon be ten. 'I've been riding for two and a half years so, to even have my name up there, thinking about going for it is brilliant. I'm very lucky to have George Boughey as my boss, he's great and I have a great selection of owners and trainers supporting me from all over the country. It should be a super exciting season.' The bookies have the championship, which runs from today until Champions Day at Ascot in October, down to a straight shootout between Billy and Rossa Ryan. Both are 2-1 with defending champion Oisin Murphy 11-4, Tom Marquand 6-1 and William Buick 7s. Both Murphy and Buick have hinted that their roles as retained riders to Qatar Racing and Godolphin will come first this season. It leaves the door open for a new name to be etched on to the trophy. Billy added: 'George has first dibs and that decides where I go. Then Tony will get the best rides he can for me around that. 'There will be times when George will let me ride elsewhere if I can get on a nice one — but it's a long season. I managed 97 last year so I need to probably up that by at least 30 or 40 if it's going to be realistic. 'Rossa is going to be tough to beat and I know Oisin says he's not going for it this season but he will have a crack, trust me.' Billy made a name for himself on the all-weather when riding winners for fun at just 16. He started out teaming up with his dad and trainer Mark, but was quickly snapped up by handlers up and down the land. Punters even referred to his weight claim when an apprentice as a cheat code. At the end of his first season he celebrated becoming champion apprentice and has not looked back. A Royal Ascot double last season — on Rashabar in the Coventry and Soprano in the Sandringham — truly put him on the map on the big stage. Then at the end of last year he spent two months in Australia and still flew back in time to be named all-weather champ. Billy said: 'Ascot was the best ever day I have had in racing. 'My parents were there to watch and to get that monkey off my back was amazing. Rashabar winning the Coventry was special. Many jockeys wait years for a Royal winner so it takes the pressure off.' Billy was destined for the big time but still made sure to get his house in order at home. Mum Clare ensured he aced his GCSEs at school before he took out his licence. He soon passed his driving test before flying the nest from his family home in Kidderminster to live with fellow jockey Jonny Peate in Newmarket. It all happened at the speed of light but he has stayed grounded. Billy said: 'I've got a lot of help around me. Even in the weighing room a lot of the jockeys have been great. 'I don't want to single them out but I sit next to Oisin most days and he's great — then Will Buick and Ryan Moore have always helped. It's not like the old days of the weighing room, everyone is open and honest. 'I still see my mates back home when I can, though it gets hard as I'm so busy. Not many of them like racing, they think it's a bit weird, but they're following my career and they find it fascinating. 'A lot of them have done well at school and gone off to university, it's a different world!' Billy will clock up the miles in the car in his pursuit of his big goal this season and he's looking up to an all time great. Billy said: 'AP McCoy was my inspiration growing up. I know he's a jumps man but what he did was unbelievable. 'His drive was crazy. I really respect him. He went everywhere for a winner and I'm going to have to do that if I want to lift the trophy.' Young gun Billy rarely gets much downtime. He'll ride out most mornings in Newmarket and will hit the gym before jumping in the car to ride here, there and everywhere. Yet the youngster has already picked up one hobby that gets competitive in the weighing room. Billy said: 'I've started playing golf — though I don't really have the patience for it! 'It's not an easy sport to pick up but it's nice to get out. I'm trying to get better but I need more time on the range! I like Formula 1 too. The Netflix documentary got me into it and I tune in when I can.' If Billy makes history this season he might well need a documentary of his own. 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:
