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7NEWS
a day ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
El Soleado facing rare task in comeback from throat surgery
It is rare these days to find a horse being asked to carry 64.5kg in a race at Flemington. But that is what the Robbie Laing-trained El Soleado has in the VRC Country Race Sprint (1200m) on Saturday, although that weight is being offset by the 3kg claim of Sheridan Clarke. Laing is old-school and remembers growing up when horses like Alcatraz and Samson were carrying huge weights in races at his favourite tracks like Sandown and Caulfield. El Soleado is returning to racing having undergone tieback surgery on a throat condition but has pleased Laing in his three jump-outs, his most recent when successful at Cranbourne on May 26. 'He's got a run somewhere,' Laing said. 'It's a beautiful track and Sheridan Clarke is going to claim 3 kilos off him, so he comes in with 61-½ kilos and it's not like the bottom weights have 48 kilos like they used to years ago when there were massive differences from the top to the bottom weight.' A search through the Racing And Sports database, the most recent horse to have been asked to carry more than 64.5kg in a flat race at Flemington was Paris Lane in a Welter in February 1996, when he was allotted 68.5kg and was ridden by a then 2.5kg claiming apprentice Craig Williams. El Soleado hasn't raced since finishing ninth at Sandown last September after which it was discovered the gelding had a throat ailment. The rising six-year-old had a consistent summer – autumn campaign in 2024 and Laing was looking forward to last year's spring with El Soleado. 'His throat went all of a sudden,' Laing said. 'He had two runs on soft ground in Listed grade, and we were happy with him and then we took him to Sandown and backed him. 'Patrick Moloney rode him and said he didn't run on and made a hell of a noise. 'They scoped him, he was perfect, so we galloped him, he made a noise, then next time we galloped we put a dynamic scope on him. 'Halfway through the gallop, he couldn't breathe, so that's when we decided to send him off for surgery and give him a good break.' Having thought El Soleado would stretch out to 2400m, now Laing is thinking 1600m to 2000m might be more the gelding's trip. 'His galloping ability, his trials have been super, his action is good, he looks super,' Laing said. 'He might be a Toorak Handicap horse, or there may be a nice 1800-metre race or one over 2000 metres over the Carnival that may be his goal. 'But we'll keep him rolling along slowly after he runs on Saturday.'
North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing reveal pregnancy
The married couple, who are both former Made In Chelsea stars, shared a joint Instagram video post on Tuesday of Habboo having an ultrasound and smiling along with a heart emoji. A post shared by Jamie Laing (@jamielaing) The pair, who tied the knot in 2023, announced last week that Habboo will appear on her husband's Radio 1 show Going Home, as Laing's co-presenter Vick Hope goes on maternity leave. They have previously hosted the NewlyWeds podcast and red carpet events such as the Brit Awards together. The couple announced their engagement on Instagram in 2021, revealing Laing popped the question at the London hotel where they had their first date. Celebrities congratulating the couple included former Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson, who said on Instagram: 'Congrats guys this is SO exciting.' Radio presenter and singer Mollie King wrote: 'The best news!! Congratulations guys! See you later for a massive hug!.' Laing was King's maternity cover on BBC Radio 1 in 2022. He also previously competed on Strictly Come Dancing and co-founded gourmet sweet company Candy Kittens in 2012.
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing reveal pregnancy
The married couple, who are both former Made In Chelsea stars, shared a joint Instagram video post on Tuesday of Habboo having an ultrasound and smiling along with a heart emoji. A post shared by Jamie Laing (@jamielaing) The pair, who tied the knot in 2023, announced last week that Habboo will appear on her husband's Radio 1 show Going Home, as Laing's co-presenter Vick Hope goes on maternity leave. They have previously hosted the NewlyWeds podcast and red carpet events such as the Brit Awards together. The couple announced their engagement on Instagram in 2021, revealing Laing popped the question at the London hotel where they had their first date. Celebrities congratulating the couple included former Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson, who said on Instagram: 'Congrats guys this is SO exciting.' Radio presenter and singer Mollie King wrote: 'The best news!! Congratulations guys! See you later for a massive hug!.' Laing was King's maternity cover on BBC Radio 1 in 2022. He also previously competed on Strictly Come Dancing and co-founded gourmet sweet company Candy Kittens in 2012.
North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing announce they're having a baby
The married couple, who are both former Made In Chelsea stars, shared a joint Instagram video post on Tuesday of Habboo having an ultrasound and smiling, along with a heart emoji. They recently announced a break from their podcast the NewlyWeds and they've attended recent red carpet events such as the Brit Awards together. Celebrities and fans have congratulated the couple after seeing the news on Instagram. A post shared by Jamie Laing (@jamielaing) Influencer Molly-Mae Hague said: 'Congratulations guys !!!!' TV presenter Emma Willis said: 'Congrats you beauties'. Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Dianne Buswell has commented: 'Omg congratulations guys so so exciting'. Former Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson said: 'Congrats guys this is SO exciting.' Radio presenter and singer Mollie King wrote: 'The best news!! Congratulations guys! See you later for a massive hug!.' A post shared by Jamie Laing (@jamielaing) Fans of the couple also shared their excitement with one saying: 'When I say I am screaming and crying and unwell all at the same time! Someone needs to call me ambulance this morning immediately! You guys deserve this more than anything! Love you both! X'. Someone else said: 'omg this is so amazing, congratulations xx'. This person said: 'Oh my god. This is incredible!! Congrats'. Laing was King's maternity cover in 2022 and previously competed on Strictly Come Dancing. He also co-founded gourmet sweet company Candy Kittens in 2012. Laing and Habboo's podcast the Newlyweds has been paused with the couple saying they were having a break but not confirming why. Recommended reading: Comedy legend signs up for Celebrity Gogglebox alongside hilarious wife EastEnders legend Ross Kemp's 'great debt' as he refuses to rule out soap return Emmerdale's Jay Kontzle's popstar past and 'best times' on Britain's Got Talent Now though, it seems this arrangement is due to the pregnancy and the fact Habboo has joined Laing on his Radio 1 show Going Home. The pair tied the knot in 2023 and announced last week that Habboo will appear on her husband's Radio 1 show Going Home as Laing's co-presenter Vick Hope goes on maternity leave. The couple announced their engagement on Instagram in 2021, revealing Laing popped the question at the London hotel where they had their first date.
South Wales Guardian
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing reveal pregnancy
The married couple, who are both former Made In Chelsea stars, shared a joint Instagram video post on Tuesday of Habboo having an ultrasound and smiling along with a heart emoji. A post shared by Jamie Laing (@jamielaing) The pair, who tied the knot in 2023, announced last week that Habboo will appear on her husband's Radio 1 show Going Home, as Laing's co-presenter Vick Hope goes on maternity leave. They have previously hosted the NewlyWeds podcast and red carpet events such as the Brit Awards together. The couple announced their engagement on Instagram in 2021, revealing Laing popped the question at the London hotel where they had their first date. Celebrities congratulating the couple included former Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson, who said on Instagram: 'Congrats guys this is SO exciting.' Radio presenter and singer Mollie King wrote: 'The best news!! Congratulations guys! See you later for a massive hug!.' Laing was King's maternity cover on BBC Radio 1 in 2022. He also previously competed on Strictly Come Dancing and co-founded gourmet sweet company Candy Kittens in 2012.
