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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Glamorous racegoers make the most of the hot weather in colourful mini dresses and eye-catching hats at York races
The hemlines and the hats were high in York today AND THEY'RE OFF Glamorous racegoers make the most of the hot weather in colourful mini dresses and eye-catching hats at York races WITH the sun shining across the UK today, racegoers were determined to make the most of the good weather in York. Aiming to top up their tans, guests arrived in an array of mini dresses with plenty of leg on display as they arrived at York racecourse. 12 Bright and bold mini dresses were the chosen attire of many guests this afternoon Credit: nb press ltd 12 It seems that the heels have already taken their toll for some guests Credit: nb press ltd 12 Summer pastels were the chosen colour palette for this trio Credit: nb press ltd 12 The hot weather gave guests a reason to smile in York today Credit: nb press ltd 12 Guests will be topping up their tans at York racecourse today Credit: nb press ltd But while the hemlines might be mini the headgear certainly wasn't with sky-high millinery the order of the day. Brightly coloured hats, headbands and fascinators topped the heads of almost every lady in attendance today. While many have chosen to opt for a shorter dress, full ball gowns could also be seen peppering the crowds. And what better way to keep your hem from trailing than with a pair of killer heels with plenty on show today. The May Spring Meeting at the famous racecourse will see the William Hill Bronte Cup be fought for alongside £90,000 in prize money. Guests could be seen arriving in high spirits for a day of racing in the sun with their friends and family. And they certainly have gone all out with their wardrobe choices, with eye catching prints and elegant tayloring littering the racecourse. The exciting festival has no set dress code, but the website states that the day is 'special' and guests choose to 'dress accordingly.' It adds: "While the only formal dress code at York (within the bounds of decency) is that in the County Stand gentlemen (and those identifying as such) are required to wear a jacket, collared shirt and tie, many racegoers like to dress up and step out in style for a day at York Racecourse." And this was certainly the case today with dapper gentlemen on the arms of the glanmorous ladies. Jim Delahunt's FREE horse racing tips - Does Greg Fairley deserve a second chance Selections at Haydock, York, Chester and Stratford OFFERS OF THE DAY Betfred: Get £50 in free bets - CLAIM HERE BetMGM: Get £60 in free bets - CLAIM HERE Tote: Get £30 in free bets + 50 free spins - CLAIM HERE William Hill: Get £40 in free bets (mobile only) - CLAIM HERE Betfred: *New customers only. 09:00 on 08/03/24 – 17:30 on 15/03/24. Register with CHELT50. First bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports which settles before 23:59 on 15/03/24. Free Bets: £20 Horse Racing, £20 Football Acca & 50 x £0.20 (£10) Free Spins on Fishin' Frenzy within 10 hours. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply. Full T&Cs apply. BetMGM: New customers only. 7 days to place a qualifying bet to receive 6 x Free Bets: 4 x £10 Horse racing, 2 x £10 Acca Free Bets. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. T&Cs apply. 18+ Tote: New customers online only. £10 min stake (if EW then min £10 Win + £10 Place). Receive £30 Tote Credit + 50 Free Spins on selected game within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. Tote credit subject to 7-day expiry. Free spins subject to 7-day expiry. Qualifying bet is the first racing pool bet added to the bet-slip. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Full T&Cs apply. William Hill: 18+. Play Safe. When you sign-up via Mobile using promo code P40 and place a bet of £10 or more we will give you 4x £10 free bets credited after settlement of first qualifying bet, free bets will expire 30 days after the qualifying bet is placed, payment method/player/country restrictions apply. 12 Guests were in high spirits at the races today Credit: nb press ltd 12 This stylish pair matched their hats to their dresses Credit: nb press ltd 12 This trio looked girlband ready in their full length frocks Credit: nb press ltd "There is no formal dress code for ladies (and those identifying as such), however most choose to dress up for a day at the races - think wedding guest attire," the website says of women's dress. "Lots of female racegoer do like to wear dresses, high heeled shoes together with hats or fascinators, however it's most important that you feel comfortable and enjoy your day!" 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. 12 This pair of pals were pretty in pink in their matching ensembles Credit: nb press ltd 12 This lady in red was hard to miss in her eye catching and elegant ensemble Credit: nb press ltd 12 A giggly group were in great spirits as they arrived in York Credit: nb press ltd
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Glamorous racegoers make the most of the hot weather in colourful mini dresses and eye-catching hats at York races
WITH the sun shining across the UK today, racegoers were determined to make the most of the good weather in York. Aiming to top up their tans, guests arrived in an array of mini dresses with plenty of leg on display as they arrived at Advertisement 12 Bright and bold mini dresses were the chosen attire of many guests this afternoon Credit: nb press ltd 12 It seems that the heels have already taken their toll for some guests Credit: nb press ltd 12 Summer pastels were the chosen colour palette for this trio Credit: nb press ltd 12 The hot weather gave guests a reason to smile in York today Credit: nb press ltd 12 Guests will be topping up their tans at York racecourse today Credit: nb press ltd But while the hemlines might be mini the headgear certainly wasn't with sky-high Brightly coloured hats, headbands and fascinators topped the heads of almost every lady in attendance today. While many have chosen to opt for a shorter dress, full ball gowns could also be seen peppering the crowds. And what better way to keep your hem from trailing than with a pair of killer heels with plenty on show today. Advertisement Read More on Racing The May Spring Meeting at the famous racecourse will see the William Hill Bronte Cup be fought for alongside £90,000 in prize money. Guests could be seen arriving in high spirits for a day of racing in the sun with their friends and family. And they certainly have gone all out with their wardrobe choices, with eye catching prints and elegant tayloring littering the racecourse. The exciting festival has no set dress code, but the website states that the day is 'special' and guests choose to 'dress accordingly.' Advertisement Most read in Horse Racing Exclusive It adds: "While the only formal dress code at York (within the bounds of decency) is that in the County Stand gentlemen (and those identifying as such) are required to wear a jacket, collared shirt and tie, many racegoers like to dress up and step out in style for a day at York Racecourse." And this was certainly the case today with dapper gentlemen on the arms of the glanmorous ladies. Jim Delahunt's FREE horse racing tips - Does Greg Fairley deserve a second chance Selections at Haydock, York, Chester and Stratford OFFERS OF THE DAY Betfred: Get £50 in free bets - BetMGM: Get £60 in free bets - Tote: Get £30 in free bets + 50 free spins - William Hill: Get £40 in free bets (mobile only) - Betfred: *New customers only. 09:00 on 08/03/24 – 17:30 on 15/03/24. Register with CHELT50. First bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports which settles before 23:59 on 15/03/24. Free Bets: £20 Horse Racing, £20 Football Acca & 50 x £0.20 (£10) Free Spins on Fishin' Frenzy within 10 hours. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply. Full T&Cs apply. BetMGM: New customers only. 7 days to place a qualifying bet to receive 6 x Free Bets: 4 x £10 Horse racing, 2 x £10 Acca Free Bets. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. T&Cs apply. 18+ Tote: New customers online only. £10 min stake (if EW then min £10 Win + £10 Place). Receive £30 Tote Credit + 50 Free Spins on selected game within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. Tote credit subject to 7-day expiry. Free spins subject to 7-day expiry. Qualifying bet is the first racing pool bet added to the bet-slip. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. William Hill: 18+. Play Safe. When you sign-up via Mobile using promo code P40 and place a bet of £10 or more we will give you 4x £10 free bets credited after settlement of first qualifying bet, free bets will expire 30 days after the qualifying bet is placed, payment method/player/country restrictions apply. 12 Guests were in high spirits at the races today Credit: nb press ltd 12 This stylish pair matched their hats to their dresses Credit: nb press ltd Advertisement 12 This trio looked girlband ready in their full length frocks Credit: nb press ltd "There is no formal dress code for ladies (and those identifying as such), however most choose to dress up for a day at the races - think wedding guest attire," the website says of women's dress. "Lots of female racegoer do like to wear dresses, high heeled shoes together with hats or fascinators, however it's most important that you feel comfortable and enjoy your day!" 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: Advertisement 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. 12 This pair of pals were pretty in pink in their matching ensembles Credit: nb press ltd 12 This lady in red was hard to miss in her eye catching and elegant ensemble Credit: nb press ltd 12 A giggly group were in great spirits as they arrived in York Credit: nb press ltd Advertisement 12 One lucky bride was celebrating her hen do at the races today Credit: nb press ltd
Scottish Sun
29-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
‘I chose the wrong path' – Former jockey banned for 12 years in ‘largest race-fixing ring ever' set for shock return
The case rocked British racing like never before ONLY FAIR 'I chose the wrong path' – Former jockey banned for 12 years in 'largest race-fixing ring ever' set for shock return Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FORMER champion jockey banned for 12 years for his role in the 'largest race-fixing ring ever' is set to make a shock return to the saddle. Greg Fairley was set for superstardom when crowned champion apprentice in 2007, beating William Buick to the title. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Former champion apprentice jockey Greg Fairley was banned for 12 years for his role in British racing's biggest ever fixing scandal - but is now all set to return to the track Credit: PA:Press Association Fairley, who is from Scotland, would go onto Group 1 glory and massive prize money earnings of £2.8million on the track over a few short years, banging in 381 winners in Britain alone. But his career looked done and dusted in 2011 when he was hit with a colossal ban for two of the most serious rules breaches. He was found guilty of riding a horse to lose - 'failing to obtain the best possible placing' - and passing on inside information for reward. A total of 11 people were sanctioned by the BHA for what at the time was called the 'largest race-fixing ring ever exposed in British racing history'. Fairley and fellow jockey Paul Doe were warned off for a dozen years, while two owners were banned for 14 for betting on their horses to lose, 'corrupting' jockeys in the process. Fairley announced he had quit racing before the BHA's findings were published and, in his own words, 'ran away' back home to run a tree surgery business. His ban ran out in December 2013 and he unsuccessfully reapplied for his riding licence last year. But he was given the thumbs up at another hearing last month - although the BHA will attach a number of conditions to his licence. All in all, the granting of the licence paves the way for Fairley, 37, to return to racing in the very near future. In a statement, he addressed his past ban and said he is firmly focused on returning to the winner's enclosure again. Fairley wrote: "Fifteen years ago I chose a path that was wrong and paid a justifiably significant price for my poor decisions. "I'm incredibly grateful to the licencing committee of the BHA for giving me a second chance. "I would also like to thank Sandy Thomson, Iain Jardine and Charlie and Mark Johnston who have all been very supportive. "There are still some elements of the licencing procedure that I need to complete before my licence is issued but I'm very excited to be on the verge of race-riding again." 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
29-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘I chose the wrong path' – Former jockey banned for 12 years in ‘largest race-fixing ring ever' set for shock return
A FORMER champion jockey banned for 12 years for his role in the 'largest race-fixing ring ever' is set to make a shock return to the saddle. Greg Fairley was set for superstardom when crowned champion apprentice in 2007, beating William Buick to the title. 1 Former champion apprentice jockey Greg Fairley was banned for 12 years for his role in British racing's biggest ever fixing scandal - but is now all set to return to the track Credit: PA:Press Association Fairley, who is from Scotland, would go onto Group 1 glory and massive prize money earnings of £2.8million on the track over a few short years, banging in 381 winners in Britain alone. But his career looked done and dusted in 2011 when he was hit with a colossal ban for two of the most serious rules breaches. He was found guilty of riding a horse to lose - 'failing to obtain the best possible placing' - and passing on inside information for reward. A total of 11 people were sanctioned by the BHA for what at the time was called the 'largest race-fixing ring ever exposed in British racing history'. Fairley and fellow jockey Paul Doe were warned off for a dozen years, while two owners were banned for 14 for betting on their horses to lose, 'corrupting' jockeys in the process. Fairley announced he had quit racing before the BHA's findings were published and, in his own words, 'ran away' back home to run a tree surgery business. His ban ran out in December 2013 and he unsuccessfully reapplied for his riding licence last year. But he was given the thumbs up at another hearing last month - although the BHA will attach a number of conditions to his licence. Most read in Horse Racing All in all, the granting of the licence paves the way for Fairley, 37, to return to racing in the very near future. In a statement, he addressed his past ban and said he is firmly focused on returning to the winner's enclosure again. Fairley wrote: "Fifteen years ago I chose a path that was wrong and paid a justifiably significant price for my poor decisions. "I'm incredibly grateful to the licencing committee of the BHA for giving me a second chance. "I would also like to thank Sandy Thomson, Iain Jardine and Charlie and Mark Johnston who have all been very supportive. "There are still some elements of the licencing procedure that I need to complete before my licence is issued but I'm very excited to be on the verge of race-riding again." 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 Sun
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
‘I chose the wrong path' – Former jockey banned for 12 years in ‘largest race-fixing ring ever' set for shock return
A FORMER champion jockey banned for 12 years for his role in the 'largest race-fixing ring ever' is set to make a shock return to the saddle. Greg Fairley was set for superstardom when crowned champion apprentice in 2007, beating William Buick to the title. 1 Fairley, who is from Scotland, would go onto Group 1 glory and massive prize money earnings of £2.8million on the track over a few short years, banging in 381 winners in Britain alone. But his career looked done and dusted in 2011 when he was hit with a colossal ban for two of the most serious rules breaches. He was found guilty of riding a horse to lose - 'failing to obtain the best possible placing' - and passing on inside information for reward. A total of 11 people were sanctioned by the BHA for what at the time was called the 'largest race-fixing ring ever exposed in British racing history'. Fairley and fellow jockey Paul Doe were warned off for a dozen years, while two owners were banned for 14 for betting on their horses to lose, 'corrupting' jockeys in the process. Fairley announced he had quit racing before the BHA's findings were published and, in his own words, 'ran away' back home to run a tree surgery business. His ban ran out in December 2013 and he unsuccessfully reapplied for his riding licence last year. But he was given the thumbs up at another hearing last month - although the BHA will attach a number of conditions to his licence. All in all, the granting of the licence paves the way for Fairley, 37, to return to racing in the very near future. In a statement, he addressed his past ban and said he is firmly focused on returning to the winner's enclosure again. Fairley wrote: "Fifteen years ago I chose a path that was wrong and paid a justifiably significant price for my poor decisions. "I'm incredibly grateful to the licencing committee of the BHA for giving me a second chance. "I would also like to thank Sandy Thomson, Iain Jardine and Charlie and Mark Johnston who have all been very supportive. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who:
