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Daily Mirror
37 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Newsboy's nap and selections for Chelmsford and 4 other meetings on Sunday
Newsboy's Nap selection for Sunday, June 1, is the James Owen-trained Carlton (4.00) at Chelmsford. His next best is Fakenham runner Gone In Sixty (5.05) CARLTON (4.45, nap) gets the vote to defend his unbeaten record at Chelmsford City with a win in the Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap at the Essex Showground on Sunday. James Owen's son of Frankel won his fifth race there from as many visits to the all-weather track with a length-and-a-quarter defeat of Son Of Red last time out last month. And the mount of Callum Shepherd looks capable of defying a 3lb rise in the weights. Over the jumps at Fakenham, play the numbers game with GONE IN SIXTY (5.05, nb) in the Racing TV Female Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle. The ride of Alice Stevens is admittedly a long-standing maiden but ran with credit when third at Bangor 15 days ago. The bay gelding now comes into this contest on a career-low mark and is ready to finally get into black type. Sunday tips CHELMSFORD CITY 3.45 MESAAFI4.15 CATWALK CHAT4.45 CARLTON (NAP)5.15 TENNESSEE GOLD5.45 AGOSTINO6.15 CIARA PEARL6.45 MR MISTOFFELEES NOTTINGHAM 1.55 CAPTAIN CESS2.25 WESTGATE WARRIOR2.55 ARCIMBOLDO3.30 CHARLIE BOYO4.00 JACQUELINA4.30 ROCK N ROLL PINKIE5.00 JOWDDAH5.30 PHONE TAG FAKENHAM 2.30 HOWTH3.00 LYNESS DANCER3.35 POTTERSJETAMAY4.05 LIGHT DRAGOON4.35 TRAPISTA5.05 GONE IN SIXTY (NB) LISTOWEL 2.02 FRESH FADE2.37 CLOSELY3.07 VELVET SKIES3.40 ADMIRAL CHURCHILL4.10 SAXON KINGDOM4.40 DUMB LOVE5.10 LARK IN THE MORNIN KILBEGGAN 2.12 IN THE TRENCHES2.47 TOAD HALL3.17 BLUE REED3.52 MOULANE WEST4.22 ST CUTHBERT'S CAVE4.52 SHE'S A FINE WINE5.22 NADIA'S BOY Gamble responsibly Everyone at Reach is committed to promoting safer gambling. All of our content and recommended bets are advised to those aged 18 or over. We strongly encourage our readers to only ever bet what they can afford to lose. For more information, please call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
The Philip Byrnes Wexford fall looked awful… but some of us must bite our tongues until investigation is complete
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PUNTERS were quite rightly stunned and social media went into meltdown after a shock unseat on a horse who drifted like a barge at Wexford on Wednesday. Philip Byrnes flopped off Redwood Queen – trained by the jockey's old man Charles - in the opening 2m1f claiming hurdle. 3 Redwood Queen looked to have 1-3 market leader Beacon Edge beaten as they approached the last Credit: Racing TV 3 Redwood Queen landed on all fours having seemingly jumped the hurdle well - only for jockey Philip Byrnes to be unseated Credit: Racing TV 3 An investigation has been launched into the incident, which came at the final flight after the horse had drifted markedly in the betting Credit: Racing TV Although on itself merely an extreme example of desperate riding, what angered many about this was that Redwood Queen had drifted in the betting from 7-2 to 13-2. She clearly had the race in the bag when the jockey disappeared out the 'side door'. Byrnes runners, more than most other stables, appear to do best when the money is down. My Saturday NAP A Listed winner on comeback from ages off having previously run well in the 2000 Guineas when well fancied - everything, including the strong pace, points to a big run here. Back my tip simply by clicking the odds above. To an outsider, the County Limerick handler runs what the majority would call a 'gambling outfit', for all that racing fans would have no proof of any financial transactions. So when a Byrnes runner drifts like a barge, is clear at the last and then the jockey falls off, naturally many will cry foul play. Only time will tell if that was the case - as the IHRB launch their full investigation. But the chances are the case will eventually be dropped. Only money trails could really prove guilt, and with so much punting action now on the Black Market, if anyone was trying to do something untoward they would have to be very thick indeed to leave any trace. I did ask one top class jumps rider what they thought of the fall, and their response was interesting. "Terrible bit of riding really," they said. "The horse came out of his hands and he was unbalanced but who knows whether that was enough to fall off?" They added: "Personally I don't think he's that good a stunt rider. I think if they wanted to throw themselves off it would have looked more obvious. "It's really hard to throw yourself off a horse. I just don't think he's that good." Social media is always fascinating on these occasions. People like me – journalists and presenters on TV – tend to come in for a barrage of abuse. The general gist is that we 'don't tell it as it is'. As well as that, we should 'have an opinion' and we won't talk out against the 'racing family'. What those on social media are actually saying is that if we don't agree with what they suggest we are on the so-called 'gravy train'. In this case, what those on social media wanted me to say was a jockey had deliberately fallen off a horse who had taken a walk in the betting because connections did not want it to win. They would also like me to add the whole game is corrupt. To say the above is fine for most, although technically there would always be a chance of action being taken against them if the authorities found there was no case to answer. But if a TV presenter was to say such things – or someone in writing – they would be in court or before lawyers before you could count to ten. I know this as a fact. In my early days of broadcasting I was laid off for a month for two instances which I stand by to today, but which could not be proven. Did one of those mouthing off on social media offer to help pay my bills because I had publicly stood up for the punters? No they did not. Being a keyboard warrior is, naturally, a very different world to broadcasting or writing in a newspaper. Social media has given the people an opening to express themselves like they have never had before. But just because the rules of the land appear to matter little online, everyone should remember that for broadcasters and journalists it's a different world. The Wexford incident looked awful. But was it deliberate? I have absolutely no idea. And at this stage none of you reading this have any concrete proof either. Such is life. It's the calm before the Derby and Royal Ascot this weekend, but one race I'm excited to watch is Saturday's Group 3 Betfred John Of Gaunt Stakes at Haydock and live on ITV. Old favourites Audience and Kinross are in the line-up, but it's Alyanaabi who interests me. He was once fancied for last year's 2000 Guineas, and eventually finished fifth behind Notable Speech. He carried on at about a mile for Owen Burrows, but his stamina has always been open to question and he returned over course and distance when scoring on May 10. I was impressed then and everything looks right here for another bold run with a strong pace assured. Come on, Alyanaabi! 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
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
The Philip Byrnes Wexford fall looked awful… but some of us must bite our tongues until investigation is complete
PUNTERS were quite rightly stunned and social media went into meltdown after a shock unseat on a horse who drifted like a barge at Wexford on Wednesday. Philip Byrnes Advertisement 3 Redwood Queen looked to have 1-3 market leader Beacon Edge beaten as they approached the last Credit: Racing TV 3 Redwood Queen landed on all fours having seemingly jumped the hurdle well - only for jockey Philip Byrnes to be unseated Credit: Racing TV 3 An investigation has been launched into the incident, which came at the final flight after the horse had drifted markedly in the betting Credit: Racing TV Although on itself merely an extreme example of desperate riding, what angered many about this was that Redwood Queen had drifted in the betting from 7-2 to 13-2. She clearly had the race in the bag when the jockey disappeared out the 'side door'. Byrnes runners, more than most other stables, appear to do best when the money is down. My Saturday NAP Advertisement A Listed winner on comeback from ages off having previously run well in the 2000 Guineas when well fancied - everything, including the strong pace, points to a big run here. Back my tip simply by clicking the odds above. To an outsider, the County Limerick handler runs what the majority would call a 'gambling outfit', for all that racing fans would have no proof of any financial transactions. So when a Byrnes runner drifts like a barge, is clear at the last and then the jockey falls off, naturally many will cry foul play. Only time will tell if that was the case - as the IHRB launch their full investigation. Advertisement Most read in Horse Racing But the chances are the case will eventually be dropped. Only money trails could really prove guilt, and with so much punting action now on the Black Market, if anyone was trying to do something untoward they would have to be very thick indeed to leave any trace. I did ask one top class jumps rider what they thought of the fall, and their response was interesting. "Terrible bit of riding really," they said. Advertisement "The horse came out of his hands and he was unbalanced but who knows whether that was enough to fall off?" They added: "Personally I don't think he's that good a stunt rider. I think if they wanted to throw themselves off it would have looked more obvious. "It's really hard to throw yourself off a horse. I just don't think he's that good." Social media is always fascinating on these occasions. People like me – journalists and presenters on TV – tend to come in for a barrage of abuse. Advertisement The general gist is that we 'don't tell it as it is'. As well as that, we should 'have an opinion' and we won't talk out against the 'racing family'. What those on social media are actually saying is that if we don't agree with what they suggest we are on the so-called 'gravy train'. In this case, what those on social media wanted me to say was a jockey had deliberately fallen off a horse who had taken a walk in the betting because connections did not want it to win. Advertisement They would also like me to add the whole game is corrupt. To say the above is fine for most, although technically there would always be a chance of action being taken against them if the authorities found there was no case to answer. But if a TV presenter was to say such things – or someone in writing – they would be in court or before lawyers before you could count to ten. I know this as a fact. Advertisement In my early days of broadcasting I was laid off for a month for two instances which I stand by to today, but which could not be proven. Did one of those mouthing off on social media offer to help pay my bills because I had publicly stood up for the punters? No they did not. Being a keyboard warrior is, naturally, a very different world to broadcasting or writing in a newspaper. Social media has given the people an opening to express themselves like they have never had before. Advertisement But just because the rules of the land appear to matter little online, everyone should remember that for broadcasters and journalists it's a different world. The Wexford incident looked awful. But was it deliberate? I have absolutely no idea. And at this stage none of you reading this have any concrete proof either. Such is life. It's the calm before the Derby and Royal Ascot this weekend, but one race I'm excited to watch is Saturday's Group 3 Betfred John Of Gaunt Stakes at Haydock and live on ITV. Advertisement Old favourites Audience and Kinross are in the line-up, but it's Alyanaabi who interests me. He was once fancied for last year's 2000 Guineas, and eventually finished fifth behind Notable Speech. He carried on at about a mile for Owen Burrows, but his stamina has always been open to question and he returned over course and distance when scoring on May 10. I was impressed then and everything looks right here for another bold run with a strong pace assured. Come on, Alyanaabi! Advertisement 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: Read more on the Irish Sun 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.
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish jockey lands first victory for grandfather in just her fourth race
It was a family affair at Fairyhouse on Thursday evening as Orla Tynan rode her first winner, with 33/1 shot Solomon Coop landing the House Restaurant Apprentice Handicap. The win was all the more special as Solomon Coop is trained by Orla's grandfather Matty Tynan. The 18-year-old jockey, who was having just her fourth ride on a racecourse, guided the four-year-old to victory with a brilliant ride in the 1m2f contest as Solomon Coop hit the front passing the two furlong pole and went on to beat Si Senior by two-and-a-quarter lengths. The delighted jockey, who is based with trainer Andy Slattery, told Racing TV afterwards: "It was great. It was my second time riding him, a step up in trip helped him definitely. He stayed on very well in the end. "I was told to jump out and go forward and see how he's carrying me and he was happy away sitting there third, second, so I let him stride on and then turning in I just pull out a bit to the side and let him go then. "We didn't know if he'd stay on the trip but it was definitely the right thing to do for him, he handled it well." Her proud grandfather and winning trainer Matty added: "It's the proudest day of my life, it really is now, like Orla lives for horses, she loves them. I mean half six in the morning, no problem, up and out, that's all she wants is horses and we thought we'd try and help her. "Coming here today we didn't think he was going to win or anything but we wanted to give Orla experience. It's like if you're practicing for hurling all your life, you have to play the match to get the experience, there's no point in practicing all the time, you have to get out there and do it and Orla did it very well."
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Review launched after jockey unseating at Wexford
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is set to further review jockey Philip Byrnes' unseat from Redwood Queen at Wexford on Wednesday, an incident that saw favourite Beacon Edge snatch victory. Trained by Charles, Philip's father, Redwood Queen was a 13-2 shot, having drifted from 6/4, in the Wexford Claiming Hurdle and was outpacing the 1-3 favourite Beacon Edge until Philip Byrnes was unseated jumping the final hurdle. After the race, which ended in a comfortable win for Beacon Edge under jockey Josh Halford for Gordon Elliott, stewards at Wexford looked into the matter but decided against any action, with their report noting: "Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the raceday stewards took no further action." However, the IHRB has since declared it will be reassessing the event, as conveyed by a spokesperson: "We note the position of the raceday stewards following their review of the incident. I can confirm the matter is down for review by an IHRB senior racing official." After the race, the winning jockey told Racing TV: "It's my ninth winner altogether and it's going great. I can't thank Gordon enough. On paper it was a penalty kick, but I was very lucky to get the opportunity. I thought he could have come on and had the faller covered, but he got the job done. "He was flat out all the way and I tried to hold on to him. Gordon told me to use my head as the trip would be a bit tight, but we got the win anyway so we cannot complain."
