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14 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Senior rescue dog finds forever home after being found by dog warden
A senior rescue dog called Ned has found his forever home. The 10-year-old terrier cross was taken into the care of Dogs Trust Newbury in March after being found by the local dog warden. After spending one month in the rehoming centre, Ned was adopted in April. The Dogs Trust Newbury team said Ned enjoyed spending time with other dogs, responded well to positive interactions with his canine carers, and particularly loved his daily walks. Be the first to know with the Swindon Advertiser! 📱 💡 Our flash sale brings the latest local happenings directly to you. Save over 50% on an annual subscription now. 🔗 #SpecialOffer — Swindon Advertiser (@swindonadver) July 4, 2025 He has now settled into his new home, where he enjoys quiet time in the garden, snoozing in his soft bed, and exploring his surroundings. Natasha Tarrant, rehoming centre manager at Dogs Trust Newbury, said: "Ned may have been in his senior years, but he still had so much love and companionship to give. Read more: 100 jobs to be created as drone company Stark plans new factory "It's always wonderful to see older dogs find the second chance they deserve, and we're delighted that Ned is now enjoying the retirement every dog should have." If you're interested in any of the dogs available for rehoming at Dogs Trust Newbury, please visit the Dogs Trust website. Dogs Trust is the UK's largest dog welfare charity and cares for around 14,000 dogs across its UK rehoming centres each year.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Trainer Grace Harris continues to impress with two more winners
It might have been a mixed bag in terms of the recent weather, but July continues to be a hot month for Grace Harris, who enjoyed another two winners last week. Harris' Flat horses have shone this year and Oasis Sunrise and Nakaaha took her tally in that code to 11, which is some going when her previous best of 15 came in the whole of 2024. In the hands of the experienced John Egan, Oasis Sunrise was keen early in a mile handicap at Bath, but made headway and kept on well to win by a length and three-quarters. At odds of 7-2, she was likely expected to be on the scene, but Nakaaha would have been a much bigger surprise given she returned at 33-1 when emerging on top at Newbury on Friday under Egan's son David. Formerly trained in Newmarket for a member of the all-powerful Maktoum family, Nakaaha is a relatively new arrival to Harris' yard in Shirenewton near Chepstow and was excused her first outing for the stable at Ffos Las when the starting stalls were not in use and there was a flag start. The trainer was particularly complimentary about her after Newbury, so perhaps the daughter of Bated Breath is one to follow. Those victories mean Harris, who has had five winners in July on the Flat and over jumps, is on course for her winningmost month, while her father Ron, who is based in the area as well, also got in on the act at Bath courtesy of Moe's Legacy. He has not been as prolific as his daughter and the four-year-old, successful in a 5½f handicap, was just his second winner in the last 12 months. A family feel was to the fore in the feature at Chepstow on Thursday, which was landed by Em Four, who is trained by former top jump jockey Jamie Osborne. His association with Em Four does not, however, end there as he owns and bred the gelding, while his daughter Saffie was on board. The course's 1m2f handicap, meanwhile, resulted in the sole Welsh success as it went to Spirit Of The Bay, who hails from the Bridgend yard of John and Rhys Flint, although local trainer Tom Faulkner came close with Sultan Of Oj, not beaten far when third in the 5f apprentice handicap. A dry and sunny forecast would be welcomed by Chepstow on Friday, when it stages its Rum & Reggae Caribbean Racenight. The first of seven races is due off at 5.15pm and the evening also features a DJ set from Levi Roots, probably best known for pitching his Reggae Reggae Sauce on BBC show Dragon's Den in 2007. He will host a Caribbean cooking demonstration before racing and those in attendance will also be able to get into the spirit of the night with an authentic steel drums set, a dedicated rum bar with tropical cocktails, and island-style street food, and other themed drinks.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Berkshire vets named best in county
Coach House Vets has been named the best vets in Berkshire. The Newbury-based veterinary practice was crowned the best in the county at the BestUKVets Awards ceremony on Thursday, June 19, at the Thames Rowing Club in Putney. The practice was also ranked as one of the top 25 veterinary practices in the UK. The annual awards, organised by VetHelpDirect, celebrate veterinary practices that excel in customer satisfaction. The winners are determined based on the number of four and five-star reviews left by clients online. This year's winners were selected from thousands of reviews gathered from practices listed on and The team at Coach House Vets expressed their delight at the recognition. Chris Tufnell, director and equine veterinary surgeon, said: "I am delighted that we've won these prestigious awards. "I put this down to the amazing team I have and their hard work and dedication to helping all the pets we treat. "It was a great day out for two special members of the team Gabby and Emma and I could not be prouder of my spectacular team." The BestUKVets Awards were founded 13 years ago to recognise veterinary practices that deliver outstanding client satisfaction. Susie Samuel, CEO of VetHelpDirect, added: "We are delighted to honour Coach House Vets, reassuring local pet owners that their beloved pets are receiving the highest standards of care." The reviews the Coach House Vets have received reflect the experiences of pet owners across the UK and recognise the exceptional care and customer service provided by the veterinary practices. One reviewer, Chloe, wrote: "The team at Coach House Vets are incredible. Both my horses are registered with them, and they are always there for us. "From the reception team to the vets, everyone is so friendly and genuinely wants to help the animals. "I trust their judgment, and their knowledge is outstanding. I wouldn't go anywhere else for equine vets." Another client, Robert, commented: "Fantastic vets from the first greeting with the lovely reception team to the nurses and vets. "Everyone at Coach House has been fantastic with my pets. I have been in recently with my horse and guinea pig, and they have treated both with fantastic care and attention to detail. "It is fantastic to know they are independent, and I really do feel they are reasonable with their pricing."
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, July 19
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday's meetings at Market Rasen, Doncaster, Newmarket, Haydock, Cartmel, Newbury and Ripon. It was 2019 when a three-year-old last won the Steventon Stakes (1.50 Newbury) but RASHABAR (NAP) can buck the trend when he drops down in class. He landed last season's Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot as an 80-1 outsider and since then he has featured in Group One contests won by Whistlejacket, Camille Pissarro and Field Of Gold. This step up in trip to 1m2f should suit him at a track where he finished second in the Greenham Stakes on his reappearance this season. In the Summer Plate (3.12 Market Rasen), last year's winner SURE TOUCH (NB) holds strong claims of a repeat success. A neck winner in 2024 from Soul Icon, now rated 7lb higher, Sure Touch runs here off a 1lb lower mark under Sean Bowen. Cheekpieces are on for the first time and he looks the one to beat. Market Rasen Robin Goodfellow 1.35 Laravie 2.05 Deploy To Spy 2.40 Castel Gandolfo 3.12 Sure Touch (nb) 3.50 Lermoos Legend 4.25 Game Beaaa 5.00 Camino Rocio Gimcrack 1.35 Laravie 2.05 Benvoy 2.40 Goblet Of Fire (nb) 3.12 Horantzau D'airy 3.50 Rocks Up Late 4.25 Bellbird 5.00 A Dublin Job NEWMARKET – 1.35 LARAVIE (nap) Doncaster Robin Goodfellow 5.15 One More Dream 5.45 Homestrait 6.15 Jesmond Dawn 6.45 Lumenbourg 7.15 Jet Black 7.45 Operation Gimcrack 8.15 Grand Traverse 8.45 Analogical Gimcrack 5.15 King's Crown 5.45 Parisian Scholar 6.15 Original Thinker 6.45 Travis 7.15 Gentle Warrior 7.45 Rock Diva 8.15 Grand Traverse 8.45 Analogical Newmarket Robin Goodfellow 4.20 Quiescent 4.55 Chorus 5.30 Leadman 6.00 Savvy Stellar 6.35 Siam Fox 7.05 Dashing Dick 7.38 Dutch Decoy Gimcrack 4.20 First Duty 4.55 Understudy 5.30 Sweet Fantastic 6.00 Arundel 6.35 Renesmee 7.05 Dashing Dick 7.38 Dutch Decoy NEWMARKET - 4.20 Quiescent (nb) Haydock Robin Goodfellow 6.25 Unplugged 6.55 King Of The Sea 7.30 You Sexy Thing 8.00 Brize Norton 8.30 Bright Times Ahead 9.00 Secret Mistral Gimcrack 6.25 Solanna 6.55 King Of The Sea 7.30 Midnight Rodeo 8.00 Kiniro 8.30 Bright Times Ahead 9.00 Alpine Girl Cartmel Robin Goodfellow 1.40 Caughtinyourtrance 2.15 Hope Hill 2.50 Bittalemon 3.22 Sea The Clouds 4.00 Cuzco Du Mathan 4.35 Jelski 5.10 Pittsburg Gimcrack 1.40 Sang Pour Sang 2.15 Jlow 2.50 Ashington 3.22 Go Go Chicago 4.00 Beny Nahar Road 4.35 Bumpy Evans 5.10 Rory's Story Newbury Robin Goodfellow 1.50 RASHABAR (nap) 2.25 Kyle Of Lochalsh 2.57 Regional 3.30 Anthelia 4.10 Glistening 4.45 Egoli 5.20 Maybe Not Gimcrack 1.50 Rashabar 2.25 Wild Waves 2.57 REGIONAL (nap) 3.30 Kamakameleon 4.10 Wujjood 4.45 Egoli 5.20 Maybe Not NORTHERNER – 2.57 REGIONAL (nap) Ripon Robin Goodfellow 2.10 Stargazed 2.45 Goyard 3.17 Ey Up Its The Boss 3.55 The Reverend 4.30 Garden Oasis 5.05 Sweet Kiss 5.38 Ideal Guest Gimcrack 2.10 Moretons 2.45 Goyard 3.17 Real Terms 3.55 Per Contra 4.30 Garden Oasis 5.05 Groundhog 5.38 Spring Corn NORTHERNER – 2.45 Goyard (nb) THE WIZARD OF ODDS By Chris Baker 2.00 CURRAGH: MOLTOPHINO beat a subsequent winner at this course two starts back and ran well to be placed in a big-field handicap last time. He has a good draw for this return to the Curragh. 2.57 NEWBURY: ELITE STATUS (NAP) is unbeaten in two starts over today's course and distance, including a victory in this race last year. He is dropping down in class today. 8.15 DONCASTER: YANIFER, who has solid form in a higher class, ran well to finish second at York last time out. He can go one better today and record a second course-and-distance win.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Horse racing tips: ‘It all points to a win for this Shadwell stunner' – Templegate's 11-4 NAP is all class
TEMPLEGATE takes on a busy Saturday of racing confident of banging in some winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds below - and check out Sun Racing's recommended 69-1 double at Newbury. ENFJAAR (1.50 Newbury, nap) This son of Lope De Vega had more traffic problems than a London cabbie in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot last time. Jockey Jim Crowley was travelling sweetly passing the 2f pole but it quickly descended into a barging match with this five-year-old coming out much the worst on the rail. He did well to keep going for fourth and the long straight at Newbury will hopefully give him more time to see daylight. If he does, he can land this nice prize for Roger Varian as trip and ground are ideal. KIND OF BLUE (2.57 Newbury, nb) Will be hard to beat if showing anything like his best form. He finished last season with an impressive Group 1 win in the Champions Sprint at Ascot over this distance. That was on soft ground but he's fine with quicker conditions too. COURTLAND (3.12 Market Rasen, treble) Can score on debut for in-form trainer Mickey Bowen. He loves this right-handed track and is on a fair mark in the Summer Plate. ABERAMA GOLD (7.05 Newmarket, Lucky 15) Turned back the clock with a smart win at York last time out. The handicapper has been more than fair with a 2lb rise. Templegate's TV verdicts MARKET RASEN 2.05 BROUGHSHANE makes his debut for Mickey Bowen who won this race 12 months ago with a similar type. He showed some decent form when with Jonjo O'Neill and looks potentially well handicapped wearing blinkers for the first time. Mostly Sunny is consistent and went close in good company at Uttoxeter last time. He likes this trip and rider Harry Atkins takes a handy 6lb off the Skelton runner. Maghlaak wasn't disgraced in a Group 3 on the Flat at York last time and is coming down the weights. His class should take him a long way. Deploy To Spy didn't have a lot to beat at Worcester last month but he did it nicely enough. A 3lb rise in the weights is fair and the cheekpieces may eke out some improvement. Benvoy is interesting back after a break. He had 10 lengths in hand when winning a novice contest at Ascot in March and is open to plenty of improvement. 2.40 SIR GALAHAD can stretch his 100 per cent hurdling record to five in this hot handicap. The improving four-year-old has been doing everything right for Olly Murphy and looked a cut above when brushing aside a fair field at Worcester last time. With the form boosted since, this sharper test looks ideal and he's taken to land the prize. Last year's first and second Castel Gandolfo and Kihavah return for another crack. The former is a Market Rasen specialist and warmed up with a cosy win here last month, but Kihavah looks the one with more upside. He was unlucky in this race 12 months ago and shaped well behind top-class opposition at Ayr in April. With a likely strong pace, he should be finishing best. D Day Arvalenreeva is three from three this year and routed her rivals here in March. With course form and a fair weight, she's a major each-way player. Brave Knight and Moon Chime should both like this test and are on the shortlist. COURTLAND can keep Mickey Bowen's fantastic form going in the Summer Plate. The Welsh wizard is running at near to 50 per cent winners in the past fortnight and this 10-year-old showed promise at Cartmel after a break last time. Here's my guide to the runners, with one the worst and five the best: HANG IN THERE 3 HANG on. Dropped below mark of 2024 Summer Cup win. Trip suits and can run well if things fall right. HORANTZAU D'AIRY 3 MILK D'Airy. Debut for new yard today. Has ability and well treated if repeating solid comeback second. RISKINTHEGROUND 3 NO Risk. Strong traveller who will enjoy a fast-run race and stays. Can place if fit enough. CHARLIE UBERALLES 2 DON'T call Uber. Two easy Cartmel wins but up in class and more pace pressure now. Needs to find more. THE FLIER BEGLEY 4 OFF to Flier. Loves it here and battled well to win Plate Trial. Reliable and looks a big place price. SURE TOUCH 4 LAND a Touch. Won this race last year and 1lb lower today. Been in poor form and cheekpieces go on but should show his true for. BHALOO 2 LOO break. Can make errors and pieces go on. Trip and track suit and from top yard but needs bit more. COURTLAND 5 PROMISED Land. Solid third behind Charlie Uberalles after long break. Well handicapped and loves Rasen. Big say for in-form yard. VINTAGE FIZZ 2 FIZZ flat. Neck second to The Flier Begley in the Trial. Solid, consistent but this is tougher. STATUARIO 3 SOLID Stat. Good win at Perth latestand stays well. Up fair 2lb in tougher race but looks in the mix. BALLYSAX HANK 4 SAX in tune. Lightly raced chaser from canny Irish yard. Good hurdles run latest. Unexposed and interesting with Cobden on board. MR SAXOBEAT 1 MISS Beat. One win from 32 jumps starts and looks short of this grade. DOYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN 1 DO not. Worcester winner before decent third latest but up in class here. No weight but needs more. CEANNDANA 3 CEAN machine. Back from break with promising third at Tipperary and stays. No shock if he runs well. SHAKEYATAILFEATHER 1 FEATHER light. Won twice last season and fair run at Hexham on comeback. Stays but will have to improve plenty at this level. NEWBURY 1.50 ENFJAAR should have finished a lot closer than fourth in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot. Jim Crowley had a double handful passing the 2f pole before meeting chronic traffic problems. Hopefully Newbury's long straight will give Jim a chance to find a bit more room as he's got a massive chance if he does. Okeechobee needed the run when fourth in a Kempton Listed on return in April. He's had another break since but has enough ability to figure. The ground may be a bit quick for Ancient Wisdom who has been gelded since his Coronation Cup fourth. Rashabar looks a bigger threat after his fourth in the St James's Palace provided he sees out this trip. 2.25 If WONDER LEGEND can bring his all-weather form to the turf he'll take a lot of stopping. He found the Ascot Gold Cup too much last time and this is much more his level as he showed when winning the Marathon handicap at Newcastle two runs ago. He stays well and looks a fair each-way price in a trappy race. Kyle Of Lochalsh was third in this last year off this mark and has been laid out for another crack. He has had a break since running at Southwell in April and could show the benefit of that. Wild Waves was a solid third in the Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot and is guaranteed to stay. He's a contender along with Artistic Star who found the Ascot Stakes a bit far last time out. KIND OF BLUE wasn't happy on the all-weather at Newcastle last time and can show his true colours here. He signed off last season winning the Group 1 Champions Sprint at Ascot so has lots of ability and all ground suits. Regional is the form horse after a cracking third in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot. That was over 5f but he's got smart form at this trip too and looks the big danger. Elite Status is always respected at this level although it's a little while since he showed his best. The first-time cheekpieces may help. Jarraaf didn't fire when fancied for the Wokingham last time and the blinkers go on. He's well up to this standard if finding his best form under William Buick. 3.30 ANT can deck 'em in the £250,000 Weatherbys Super Sprint. ANTHELIA (3.30 Newbury) showed great pace when winning her first three outings, including a Listed contest. She didn't enjoy six furlongs at Newmarket last time and trainer Rod Millman wisely drops her back. That can see her score again. Havana Hurricane was very impressive at Royal Ascot and looks a big threat at a skinny price. Here's my big-race guide: RAAKEB 4 RAA talent. Tough and consistent colt who's held his own in Group races. Drop to 5f not ideal but class brings him into the mix despite top weight. BIG FUN 2 FUN bagged. Showed good pace when winning last time but hasn't beaten a lot. Needs big step forward to figure. SANDS OF SPAIN 3 SANDS storm. Back-to-back wins at Carlisle and Newcastle read well and has pace. Big price from big yard. AMBISHIO 2 SHIO must go. Beaten a head in modest Beverley maiden last time but not a bad time. Needs a lot more at this level. LOGI BEAR 2 BEAR with him. Flopped in Windsor Castle but useful early form includes easy Newmarket win. Drop to 5f not sure to suit but yard likes this race. ARDISIA 1 ARD to fancy. Struggled in Listed at Ascot and needs big bounce-back. Well drawn but personal best required. HAVANA HURRICANE 4 HAV a go hero. Impressive Windsor Castle winner who has strong speed figures. Loves fast ground and sets the standard on all known form. Big player. KAMAKAMELEON 4 KAM fan. Ran huge when fifth in Windsor Castle at 80-1. Must settle better but no fluke about latest effort. Interesting outsider. MISTER MOET 1 MOET popped. Carlisle novice winner two back then outclassed in Haydock nursery. Needs more at this level. ALI SHUFFLE 4 ALI a knockout. Started season brightly with three wins and placed in French Group 3. Flopped at Deauville but quick ground suits and may bounce back. Has pace and experience. IRISH FIGHTER 2 KO Fighter. Won easily at Windsor last time but ninth in the Norfolk suggests limitations. Likely to find a few too sharp. GAGA MATE 1 GO Gaga. Catterick maiden winner who placed at Ffos Las latest. Never landed a blow in Windsor Castle. Up against far better form horses now. UNDER THE RADAR 1 OFF Radar. Thirsk winner in May but struggled since. Has speed but outclassed based on latest run at Carlisle. Unlikely to get involved. ANTHELIA 5 ANT has bite. Listed winner at Sandown in May and fifth in hot Newmarket contest latest when not enjoying 6f. Improving filly with more to come. Strong shout. ARTISTA 1 ART critic. Beverley maiden winner but well beaten in Group 2 latest. Likely outclassed again here and exposed compared to more progressive rivals. Hard to see her getting involved. SON OF SARABI 1 SORRY Son. Runner-up in nursery at York last time when just nabbed near the line. Good attitude but may lack class in a red-hot race. First-time cheekpieces go on too. CALL ME BY MY NAME 1 CALL it off. Placed twice in ordinary maidens and out of depth in the Windsor Castle at Royal Asco when 21st. Looks well short of this standard. COTAI BELLE 3 BELLE of the ball. Won last two including nursery at Haydock and looks on the upgrade. Drawn in mid-pack and worth a second look. May outrun her odds coming with a late rattle. CORNICHE GIRL 1 BAD Girl. Yet to win and hasn't beaten much in three outings. Form looks some way short of what's needed although she comes from Richard Hannon who loves this race. Difficult to fancy on current profile. OUR CODY 4 COOL Cody. Cost just three grand but is a Windsor maiden winner who made all in decent time. Plenty more to come and yard landed a Group 1 sprint last week. Could get loose on the lead. Danger to all. Templegate's tips 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:
