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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
A Cup of gold beckons
Even 100-1 shot has case in Greyville marathon. The World Pool Gold Cup 3200m marathon often throws up surprises, so the Quartet bet is a must for all punters looking for a big payday at Greyville on Sunday. The Quartet pool on Race 7 is set to hit R10-million, while the bookmaker odds are 6-1 bar one. That spells good value. The good form of favourite King Pelles (2.60 a Win) makes him impossible to ignore as a banker choice. But, after that, all bets are off – or rather ON! Even rank outsider Positive Attitude (101.00), has a case. This Dennis Bosch-trained six-year-old has run no fewer than eight of his last nine runs on soft ground, which doesn't seem to suit him. The sole effort not in the slosh, on the Greyville Polytrack, he won well. He is a son of speed sire Rafeef, but he has won over 3000m. Put him in. A more obvious candidate for inclusion is Holding Thumbs (6.00), who was runner-up to King Pelles in both the Tote Derby at Scottsville and the Gold Vase at Greyville. There is no reason to think he can turn around that form but he could be in the mix at the end of the long trek. Madison Valley (9.00) ran a cracking race for trainer Frank Robinson in the Durban July, finishing fifth, just 3.15 lengths off the winner. He's in good nick and a further plus is that leading jockey Gavin Lerena has opted to stay aboard. Madison Valley's stablemate Shoot The Rapids (15.00) was close-up runner-up in the 2024 Gold Cup and has shown signs of a return to best form after being gelded earlier this year. Champion jockey Richard Fourie can sniff out an unlikely winner if anyone can. He has chosen to ride Eastern Cape raider Bournemouth (17.00), who has ruled the stamina roost at Fairview this year. Future Swing, Navajo Nation and Nebraas might also be weighed up. A selection: 3 Positive Attitude, 1 Shoot The Rapids, 4 King Pelles, 2 Madison Valley
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Livestock evacuated from Oak Ridge Fire return home
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The livestock evacuated during a wildfire on the Navajo Nation have returned home. The Window Rock Fairgrounds took in more than 300 animals, like horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs, after the Oak Ridge Fire broke out near the New Mexico-Arizona state line. That fire burned more than 11,000 acres. As of Tuesday morning, it is 96% contained. Curbside debris pickup available in Lincoln County Navajo President Buu Nygren called the reunions a healing moment, saying the animals are part of many families, as well as the Navajo way of life. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
The Citizen
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
King Pelles rules over the Gold Cup market
Search is on for a longshot in SA's premier marathon For decades the Gold Cup at Greyville was famous for its longshot winners. But in recent years the formbook has proven to be a more reliable guide for punters. When declarations for South Africa's premier marathon horse race were announced this week, bookmakers quickly pegged obvious favourite King Pelles at a prohibitive R1.65 for the Win (and R0.31 the Place!). That would have been unheard of in the days when the punters' game was finding the traditional end-of-season 'roughie'. Racing being the funny old game it is, though, there'll still be a search for value among the 13 runners before the start at the 3200m pole at Greyville on Sunday 27 July. Holding Thumbs is well regarded by his trainer Glen Kotzen and has been developing into a decent stayer, so his R4.55 looks fair value – until one scrutinises his most recent run, in the Gold Vase on July day, when he was made to look pedestrian by King Pelles. Madison Valley ran a commendable fifth in the July and leading jockey Gavin Lerena was encouraged enough by what he felt that day to stick with the four-year-old. That makes his R6.25 Win worth considering. Shoot The Rapids, a close runner-up in this race last year, has all the stamina needed to outlast his rivals, but hasn't been in the best of form recently. It might pay to keep a close eye on the Gold Cup betting market over the next week, especially for moves for runners with no proven record the marathon trip. What happens on the gallops seldom stays on the gallops. Gold Cup betting: King Pelles – R1.65 Holding Thumbs – R4.55 Madison Valley – R6.25 Future Swing – R8.33 Navajo Nation – R10.00 Shoot The Rapids – R12.50 Nebraas – R12.50 Bournemouth – R14.30 Cape Eagle – R16.67 Blackberry Malt – R16.67 Field Marshall – R33.33 Taxhaven – R40.00 Positive Attitude – R75.00
RTÉ News
17-07-2025
- General
- RTÉ News
Native American nations gift handwoven rug for 'kindness' during pandemic
Two Native American nations have gifted a handwoven rug to the people of Ireland to recognise the "kindness" shown to them during the Covid-19 pandemic. They presented Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy with the rug at Leinster House earlier "as a symbol of gratitude and friendship". In 2020, the death toll from the Covid-19 pandemic was particularly acute in the Navajo Nation and the Hopi Nation which include parts of Arizona, Utah and New Mexico. People living in Ireland donated at least $3 million to an online fundraiser launched by the nations. The relief fund was established at the height of the pandemic to help community members access food, PPE and safely shelter at home. It became one of the top GoFundMe fundraisers of 2020 and raised US$18m, with the list of donors dominated by Irish surnames. Many Irish people said they were donating in remembrance of Native American aid to Ireland during the Great Famine, where the Choctaw tribe raised $170 in famine relief for Ireland. The rug depicts the Kindred Spirits sculpture that was commissioned by Cork County Council to commemorate the Choctaw donation. Deputy Murphy said it was a "great honour to accept this wonderful piece of art on behalf of the Houses of the Oireachtas and the Irish people". "It's a tangible reminder that empathy with another's plight can cross a vast ocean and that even small acts of kindness can make a lasting impact," she said. A member of the Navajo Nation, Ethel Branch said: "The solidarity and compassion extended to the Navajo and Hopi nations, inspired by the historic gift of the Choctaw Nation to Ireland during the Great Famine, has left an indelible mark on our communities."
France 24
14-07-2025
- Business
- France 24
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