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The Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Kerry Katona shows off weight loss as she poses with very glam daughter Heidi, 18, on day at the races
KERRY Katona has slipped into a glamorous dress and shown off her 2st weight loss during a trip to the races with her daughter. The star, 44, was snapped in a pretty white and pink floral frock and white heels alongside 18-year-old Heidi. 6 Heidi, an aspiring actress and singer, also looked the part in a sophisticated black mini dress and was all smiles next to her mum. Both ladies had their hair loosely curled, had their make-up professionally applied and looked bronzed in the May sunshine. Kerry and Heidi were spotted at Chester Racecourse at the Boodles May Festival Chester Cup Day and seemed in great spirits. The mother and daughter duo were even spotted sipping champagne together and raising their glasses in the VIP area of the stands. Kerry and Heidi were invited to the horse racing by one of the event's sponsors and they were caught on camera as they arrived. While being led through the VIP area, Kerry squealed: "Heidi, this is nice!" Kerry recently lifted the lid on her weight loss and admitted she shed the pounds after her "stressful" break-up from her fiancé Ryan Mahoney. Speaking to The Sun in January, Kerry said: "I just look thinner in real life. "I have no idea how many stone I've lost. I've been doing Panto and the separation – you name it, I've done it. "It's probably the stress, I've been very stressed." Kerry Katona reveals plans for breast reduction as star says she 'trips over her nipples' and needs op for 'healthy and safety' reason Kerry and Ryan called it quits towards the end of 2024 after six years together. The Atomic Kitten singer said she felt unsupported by her long-term partner. Kerry's horse racing outfit featured a low-cut neckline, however the mum-of-five is no longer interested in putting on a busty display. She recently revealed plans to have a breast reduction for "health and safety reasons". In an Instagram video, Kerry said she "trips over her nipples" and is unhappy with the changes to her body following her weight loss. Speaking after a home workout, she told fans: 'Good morning, everybody. The muscles are building up, I'm getting there. "But I'm dead excited because today I'm off to Pall Mall [Cosmetics] for a consultation for my boobs.' She went on to joke about the impact her breasts have on her daily life, adding: 'Seriously, I lie down and I look like a nine-year-old boy. Take my bra off, I trip over my nipples.' Wearing a grey ribbed vest with her blonde hair in a bun, she continued: 'It's a health and safety issue! I walk around my house in a hard hat and a visibility jacket. "So I decided it's got to be done just for my own health and safety, people. Pall Mall, I'll see you later today, guys.' In 2023, Kerry shocked fans by revealing she'd already had two breast reductions. But the singer says that, despite going under the knife to reduce the size of her boobs twice, they have continued to grow. 6 6 6
Leader Live
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Gallery: Chester Boodles May Festival Ladies Day pictures
Our snapper was there to take the best shots of racegoers as they arrive at the Roodee for a day of fun and betting, with some refreshments likely to be in the frame too, as Ladies Day started in style on Thursday, May 8. The May Festival is one of the most prestigious in the racing calendar, with Trials Day and Chester Cup Day favourites among racing enthusiasts, while the fashion forward often visits on the iconic Ladies Day. OTHER NEWS: Let's hope the weather stays in place for Friday's Chester Cup Day. Whatever day you're visiting this week, be sure to check out our gallery and see if you can spot yourself enjoying this much-loved event. See if you can spot yourself!
Telegraph
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Chester Cup tips 2025
The Chester Cup (3.05pm) dates back more than two centuries, having been first run in 1824, when it was a limited handicap called the Tradesmen's Cup. Sixteen runners are set to go to post for the showpiece race on the final day of Chester's May Festival on Friday and Ron Wood has run the rule over the field to come up with a selection. Although it's 15 years since the last time a favourite – Mamlook in 2010 – won the race, the market leader at the time of writing, East India Dock, is our expert's tip to land the £86,632 first prize. Chester Cup odds East India Dock @ 15/4 with Betfair Leinster @ 4/1 with Betfair Who's Glen @ 9/2 with Betfair Caballo De Mar @ 7/1 with Betfair Hot Fuss @ 10/1 with Betfair Divine Comedy @ 12/1 with Betfair Emiyn @ 12/1 with Betfair Zoffee @ 12/1 with Betfair Spirit Mixer @ 18/1 with Betfair Dawn Rising @ 20/1 with Betfair Duke Of Oxford @ 20/1 with Betfair Chester Cup tip Selection: East India Dock @ 15/4 with Betfair Odds, correct at the time of publishing, are subject to change. If you already have a Betfair account and are looking for a new bookmaker to use for this week's racing, check out more free bets from the best betting sites, reviewed by our experts. Look east for stand-out Chester prospect The Chester Cup is the headline race of the three-day Boodles May Festival and there's a horse with outstanding-looking claims in this famous old stayers' handicap. East India Dock is the runner in question. Since his last start on the Flat at Doncaster in September 2024, this son of Golden Horn has switched stables to James Owen and developed into a smart sort over hurdles, most recently finishing third in the Grade 1 Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Now reverting to the level, there's a good chance the selection will prove better than a handy handicap mark of 89 suggests. The four-year-old is a half-brother to Burdett Road, who has reached an official mark of 111 on the Flat and finished second in the Champion Hurdle on his latest outing. Today's 2m 2f trip is a furlong further than East India Dock has tried before, but staying is his game and he should have no problem with the distance around this tight circuit on decent ground. A draw in stall six should mean he's not covering too much extra ground in a race with 16 runners. He is ridden by Harry Davies, who rode Zoffee to win this race last year, and that rival re-opposes today, but last season's race was muddling and Zoffee is now nine and hasn't raced since September. Leinster, trained in Ireland by Joseph O'Brien, is lightly raced and may still be well in at the weights. He was a clear winner of a 1m 4f handicap at The Curragh on his seasonal reappearance in March and may improve for this step up in trip. However, the ground was soft last year and he has a choppy action that suggests he may not be as comfortable on the forecast quicker going on this occasion. Caballo De Mar has won his last five races, but four of those were on the all-weather at Southwell and he was allowed to dictate a steady pace for his most recent success. He is 5lb ahead of the handicapper under just a 3lb penalty, but this is a much more competitive scenario for him and he has to prove his stamina. The final runner to mention is Who's Glen. Andrew Balding's runner shaped well when second in the Queen's Prize at Kempton on his reappearance in March and he won at Chester last season – but the ground was heavy then. Conditions may be faster than ideal for him now and a double-figure draw complicates matters. Odds, correct at the time of publishing, are subject to change. Last 10 Chester Cup winners
Leader Live
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Chester: Crowds enjoy the sunshine at the May Festival
Today was all about the potential future stars of horse racing with the traditional Trials Day. Plenty of people were making the most of the sunshine at the historic venue, with the event continuing tomorrow, with Ladies Day, and Friday, with the Chester Cup Day. OTHER NEWS: The May Festival is one of the most prestigious in the racing calendar, with Trials Day and Chester Cup Day favourites among racing enthusiasts, while the fashion forward often visits on the iconic Ladies Day. Whatever day you're visiting this week, be sure to check out our gallery and see if you can spot yourself enjoying this much-loved event.
