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14-05-2025
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Fairmont City Council considers PODA ordinance
FAIRMONT, (WBOY) — The Fairmont City Council convened Tuesday evening to introduce and hold the first reading of an ordinance authorizing the regulation of Private Outdoor Designated Areas (PODAs) within city limits, following in the footsteps of other nearby cities. If adopted, PODA permits may be issued to alcohol establishments, allowing for the business to apply for a license from the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to serve alcohol that can be taken off-property, so long as the customer remains within the district. Proposed operating hours for PODAs are Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The ordinance also grants the City Manager authority to adjust operating hours as needed, with a requirement to inform the public of any changes. 'If you're, you know, going to 'The Joe' here in downtown or you're at 'Stumptown' and you grab a drink, you'll be able to get that drink in a PODA cup, it has to be in that logoed PODA cup, and they'll be able to, to go to another business establishment,' said Fairmont City Manager Travis Blosser. 'Our businesses have been asking for this, in particular 'Stumptown' and 'The Joe.'' Estate donates $75,000 to preserve Metropolitan Theatre The ordinance outlines safety and maintenance measures, including regular patrols by at least one uniformed Fairmont Police officer. Fairmont Fire Department personnel stationed at Central Station, located within the PODA, will respond to emergencies as needed. Public Works staff will be responsible for ongoing maintenance, such as trash removal and street sweeping. If adopted, Fairmont will join other local cities like Clarksburg and Morgantown, which have implemented PODAs of their own. 'Ours will be a little bit different in just the kind of the size. So, you'll have the access to be able to walk across the high level bridge to get to Merchant Street area to that section of the PODA, but based on kind of how our downtown is, our downtown corridor is not a traditional, just a one street downtown corridor, so our downtown expands on both the East and West Side of the river. And so, that will be a little bit different than what a lot of these other communities have had,' Blosser said. A public hearing and second reading of the ordinance is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at the Fairmont Public Safety Building. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Telegraph
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Who will win the Grand National 2025?
The Grand National might be famed as a race that is a lottery to predict, but there is evidence that could be changing, with favourites having fared well in recent years. Before the big race at Aintree today, we have picked out two of the top contenders who we think have what it takes to join the illustrious list of former winners of this legendary sporting event. bet365 is offering a 25% boost on select bets for today's event. Grand National winner betting tips Stumptown @ 10/1 with bet365 Intense Raffles @ 12/1 with bet365 Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change. Already used the bet365 sign-up offer? Check out all the latest free bets and the best betting sites. Stumptown a worthy favourite The shortest-priced horse was once considered one to avoid in the Grand National – and only 12 favourites or joint-favourites have won in 77 renewals of the race in the post-war era. However, three of those favourites have triumphed in the previous five Nationals, including each of the past two years, modifications to the fences and field size making the race less unpredictable. Pre-race favourite STUMPTOWN therefore deserves attention and has the pedigree to back up his status. For one, the eight-year-old gelding is trained by Gavin Cromwell, who recently enjoyed Gold Cup success with Inothewayurthinkin. Stumptown has won his last four races, his latest victory coming over 3m 5½f in the Cross Country Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. The unique fences of the cross-country course at Prestbury Park, where Stumptown also won on his penultimate start last December, help to make it a good indicator of success at the Grand National, as Tiger King proved by winning both races in 2018 and 2019. Buy a ticket for Intense Raffles At a slightly bigger price is INTENSE RAFFLES, the Tom Gibney-trained winner of the Irish Grand National last year. Jockey JJ Slevin was on board for that victory and will once again take the reins at Aintree. Since that win the grey has had a couple of uninspiring performances at Navan, but he bounced back with an impressive second-placed finish in the Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse on his last outing. This is a horse whose season has clearly been mapped out with the National in mind and he could be hitting form at the right time. There is a concern that Intense Raffles' past successes have mainly come on soft ground – conditions we are unlikely to see at Aintree – but the course should be watered sufficiently to ensure that this is not a major issue.
BBC News
03-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners
Randox Grand National 2025Venue: Aintree Racecourse Date: Saturday, 5 April Time: 16:00 BSTCoverage: Commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live. Racecards, live text, results & reports on the BBC Sport website and app. Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Colours and approximate odds may change.(Racecard number, horse, trainer, jockey, recent form, age, weight carried [ie 11st 12lb is top weight]. Form: F - Fell, P - Pulled up, U - Unseated rider.)Verdict: Lots with chances but Senior Chief could still be improving, while Hewick looks primed to run well.1 Senior Chief 2 Hewick 3 Stumptown 4 Iroko 1. I Am Maximus Trainer: Willie Mullins (IRE) Jockey: Paul TownendForm: 311-P8 Age: 9 Weight: 11-12Convincing victor last year, having won the Irish National 12 months earlier, and could well be in the shake-up again. Pinpointed two months ago by 20-time champion jockey AP McCoy - who advises the owner - as the pick of JP McManus' stellar squad. Would be the first horse carrying top weight to triumph since the legendary Red Rum in the 8/10 Odds: 10-1 2. Royale Pagaille Trainer: Venetia Williams Jockey: Charlie DeutschForm: F-1P66 Age: 11 Weight:11-9Thrives in different conditions, at Haydock in the mud – scene of five of his seven career victories, including back-to-back runnings of the Betfair Chase. Past three runs have been disappointing. Owned by flamboyant former banker Rich Ricci, you might not get rich backing this one although trainer did triumph with 100-1 outsider Mon Mome in 5/10 Odds: 125-1 3. Nick Rockett Trainer: Willie Mullins Jockey: Patrick MullinsForm: 73-411 Age: 8 Weight: 11-8Owner Stewart Andrew clearly thinks he's a rocket - he eyed Cheltenham Gold Cup, but trainer preferred to go for the National. Would be an emotional winner as Andrew's wife Sadie died in December 2022, five days after watching Nick Rockett in his first race. A winner of the Thyestes Chase then Bobbyjo Chase, where Intense Raffles was runner-up, but that rival better off at the weights here. Jockey rides for trainer 7/10 Odds: 25-1 4. Grangeclare West Trainer: Willie Mullins Jockey: Brian HayesForm: 1-P625 Age: 9 Weight: 11-8Would be a poignant winner as the last horse bought for owners Cheveley Park Stud by joint boss David Thompson at the end of 2020, just 19 days before his death. Runner-up in Irish Gold Cup to Galopin Des Champs at 66-1 when finishing ahead of subsequent Cheltenham winners Fact To File and Inothewayurthinkin. Drying ground should 7/10 Odds: 25-1 5. Hewick Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon Jockey: Gavin SheehanForm: 232571 Age: 10 Weight: 11-7An £800 bargain buy who has won big races including the King George VI Chase, Bet365 Gold Cup, Galway Plate and American Grand National. Trainer, nicknamed 'Shark', has taken horse into local pub to celebrate victories, and believes he could be sent off favourite. Well backed in lead-up to race, would be suited by dry spell with good going right up his 8/10 Odds: 10-1 6. Minella Indo Trainer: Henry de Bromhead (IRE) Jockey: Rachael BlackmoreForm: 443-26 Age: 12 Weight: 11-3Looked a potential winner last year in closing stages before finishing third. Triumphed in 2021 Cheltenham Gold Cup for trainer, who won National a month later with stablemate Minella Times as Rachael Blackmore became first female jockey to win the race. Could easily be prominent again for her although would be some effort to become only third horse to complete Gold Cup-National 7/10 Odds: 33-1 7. Appreciate It Trainer: Willie Mullins (IRE) Jockey: Sean O'KeeffeForm: 2-5351 Age: 11 Weight: 11-2Showed bundles of promise when winning the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival four years ago but much of that has been unfulfilled. Won for the first time in two years last time out at Thurles. Not the most obvious victor in trainer's talented team and no guarantee at all that he will appreciate this marathon 6/10 Odds: 66-1 8. Minella Cocooner Trainer: Willie Mullins (IRE) Jockey: Jonathan BurkeForm: 0-8P43 Age: 9 Weight: 11-2While powerful trainer has other hopefuls, including last year's winner, don't let this one go under the radar. Third under top weight to Intense Raffles in last year's Irish Grand National before winning Bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown. Breeding and form point to potential for big run. Minella horses take their name from a Tipperary family hotel run by racehorse trader John 7/10 Odds: 25-1 9. Conflated Trainer: Gordon Elliott (IRE) Jockey: TBCForm: U58708 Age: 11 Weight: 11-2Boasts some decent form including Irish Gold Cup win, when Minella Indo was second, albeit that was three years ago. Has run well at this meeting before, including a good second to Jonbon over shorter distance last year. Trainer seeking fourth victory in race, but suspicion is age, weight and longer trip may be against this 6/10 Odds: 66-1 10. Stumptown Trainer: Gavin Cromwell (IRE) Jockey: Keith DonoghueForm: -U1111 Age: 11 Weight: 11-2Secured fourth straight victory of the season by winning Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham Festival in fine style last month. That is the same race Tiger Roll won before his 2018 and 2019 National triumphs. Stumptown's trainer went to town at Cheltenham by landing the Gold Cup with Inothewayurthinkin, who was then made hot favourite for this but skips the 8/10 Odds: 8-1 11. Hitman Trainer: Paul Nicholls Jockey: Freddie GingellForm: 83-222 Age: 9 Weight: 11-1Part-owned by former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, Hitman has been a bit hit and miss. Has a habit of coming second - finishing runner-up in 11 of his 26 races - and this distance is a real unknown. Talented 19-year-old jockey credits much of his success to mother, Kim, who died in 2020 from cancer at the age of 5/10 Odds: 150-1 12. Beauport Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies Jockey: Sam Twiston-DaviesForm: 1P-132 Age: 9 Weight: 11-1Jockey rides for trainer father, who has landed the race twice before. Winner of Midlands Grand National last year. Owner Bryan Burrough hoping for second success, 42 years after his colours were carried to victory by the Jenny Pitman-trained Corbiere. It's a tough ask but had a convincing victory over fences at Ascot earlier in season and stamina looks 7/10 Odds: 33-1 13. Bravemansgame Trainer: Paul Nicholls Jockey: James ReveleyForm: 6-2383 Age: 10 Weight: 11-0Form has dipped since reaching top of his game two or three years ago. Won jump racing's festive showpiece, the King George VI Chase at Kempton, in 2022 and was second a year later. In between, finished runner-up in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Will take a brave man or woman to pick this one after an 11-race losing run. Stable jockey rides Kandoo 6/10 Odds: 50-1 14. Chantry House Trainer: Nicky Henderson Jockey: James BowenForm: 9-5515 Age: 11 Weight: 10-13Bit of an enigma. Was on a 10-race losing run when won well at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Maybe he was just in the party mood. Green and gold colours of owner JP McManus look more likely to succeed elsewhere, although there is a breeding positive - Chantry House's sire Yeats was also dad to 2022 National winner Noble 6/10 Odds: 66-1 15. Threeunderthrufive Trainer: Paul Nicholls Jockey: Harry SkeltonForm: 210-32 Age: 10 Weight: 10-12Named after owner Max McNeill's late father and ex-professional golfer Ted, who was three under par through five holes to lead The Open at Royal Portrush in 1951. Will the gelding be above or below par? Fourth in the Scottish National two years ago but well behind Minella Cocooner and Nick Rockett in last season's Bet365 Gold 6/10 Odds: 66-1 16. Perceval Legallois Trainer: Gavin Cromwell (IRE) Jockey: Mark WalshForm: 286411 Age: 8 Weight: 10-12Another powerful weapon in the armoury of Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer, who also has Stumptown and Vanillier. A beaten favourite for both the Galway Plate and Kerry National but form of his Leopardstown win in December reads well and now takes a big step up in trip. Named after a 1970s film about a 12th Century knight, could he put his rivals to the sword here?Rating: 7/10 Odds: 12-1 17. Kandoo Kid Trainer: Paul Nicholls Jockey: Harry CobdenForm: P23-18 Age: 9 Weight: 10-11Decent third in Topham Chase over National fences last year. Won Coral Gold Cup, formerly the Hennessy, at Newbury in November. Only one horse, Many Clouds, has gone on to also win the National, though trainer thinks he can do it. He won in 2012 with Neptune Collonges and says the grey Kandoo Kid is the "ideal horse for the race".Rating: 7/10 Odds: 20-1 18. Iroko Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill JrForm: 2-2F42 Age: 7 Weight: 10-11A Cheltenham Festival winner in 2023. Second at Aintree meeting 12 months ago to subsequent Gold Cup winner Inowthewayurthinkin when nominated by owner JP McManus as his 'National horse for next year'. Joint-trainer Oliver Greenall's father Lord Daresbury is former racecourse chairman who has an Aintree stand named after him. Co-trainer Josh Guerriero won Foxhunters' Chase over National fences as amateur jockey in 8/10 Odds: 9-1 19. Intense Raffles Trainer: Tom Gibney (IRE) Jockey: JJ SlevinForm: 11-902 Age: 7 Weight: 10-10Sounds like a deadly serious lottery, and has a deadly serious chance. Winner of the Irish Grand National last year. Nearly all of his races have been on soft or heavy ground. The grey runs in the 'double green' colours of owner-breeders Simon Munir and Isaac Souede. Showed his wellbeing when second, despite carrying more weight, to Nick Rockett at Fairyhouse in 7/10 Odds: 10-1 20. Senior Chief Trainer: Henry de Bromhead (IRE) Jockey: Darragh O'KeeffeForm: 1P-169 Age: 9 Weight: 10-10Pulled up in last year's Irish National but marked himself out as a candidate for this race when winning well at Cheltenham in October. Subsequently sixth in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury when he was staying on, which could be a good sign for the test ahead. Owned by the Lucky In Life Syndicate. Will the horse live up to their name?Rating: 8/10 Odds: 25-1 21. Idas Boy Trainer: Richard Phillips Jockey: Harry BannisterForm: F03106 Age: 11 Weight: 10-10Previously based in Ireland, where he won the Midlands National last summer at Kilbeggan. Having second run for amiable Gloucestershire trainer, who does a nice line in impressions. He helped buy the horse with John Rosbotham, a friend of 55 years with whom he dreamed in the school playground of having a National runner, and it runs for a syndicate of 12 called the Dozen 4/10 Odds: 100-1 22. Fil Dor Trainer: Gordon Elliott (IRE) Jockey: TBCForm: 212433 Age: 7 Weight: 10-9Five of his six wins have come at roughly half the distance of this race. Looks an uphill task on the face of it, but interestingly mentioned as a potential surprise package by the trainer – who has won three times previously - when weights for the race were announced in February. Would probably benefit from soft 6/10 Odds: 100-1 23. Broadway Boy Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies Jockey: Tom BellamyForm: 5-324P Age: 7 Weight: 10-9Owner David Proos hoping to go two better after his family silks were carried to third by Rinus in 1990. No forlorn hope based on his second to Kandoo Kid in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury. One for alliteration fans – could Broadway Boy follow Mon Mome, Party Politics and Red Rum as a nifty-sounding National winner for trainer, who has triumphed twice before?Rating: 7/10 Odds: 66-1 24. Coko Beach Trainer: Gordon Elliott (IRE) Jockey: TBCForm: U50029 Age: 10 Weight: 10-9Eleventh in last year's race, when hampered late on, having previously finished eighth and pulled up. Prominent on each occasion before fading. Winner of the Troytown Chase in 2023. Will probably be spotted towards the front again but takes a leap of faith to see him stay there and become only the fourth grey horse to win the 6/10 Odds: 100-1 25. Stay Away Fay Trainer: Paul Nicholls Jockey: Paul O'BrienForm: 3PP-P0 Age: 8 Weight: 10-9Looked to be heading for big things after winning Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham in 2023 but career over the bigger obstacles has not been straightforward and pulled up on three of his past four runs. Jockey called up for first ride in race after original bookings Bryony Frost (riding in France) then Johnny Burke (on Minella Cocooner instead) were unavailableRating: 5/10 Odds: 66-1 26. Meetingofthewaters Trainer: Willie Mullins (IRE) Jockey: Danny MullinsForm: 37-008 Age: 8 Weight: 10-7'Caught the eye' of last year's winning trainer when the weights were revealed in February. Finished seventh in 2024 when appeared to run out of steam. That could be perceived as a stamina doubt, although might see out the trip better now a year stronger and stable's Hedgehunter won in 2005 after a tired late fall the previous 7/10 Odds: 25-1 27. Monbeg Genius Trainer: Jonjo & AJ O'Neill Jockey: Nick ScholfieldForm: 5P-241 Age: 9 Weight: 10-9Intriguing contender who finished fourth in the Welsh Grand National before ending a two-year losing run with victory at Uttoxeter. Finished third to subsequent National winner Corach Rambler at Cheltenham Festival two years ago. Formerly owned by Tory peer Michelle Mone and her husband Doug Barrowman before being sold last year to Martin Tedham, who sponsors the trainer's 7/10 Odds: 33-1 28. Vanillier Trainer: Gavin Cromwell (IRE) Jockey: Sean FlanaganForm: -P6913 Age: 10 Weight: 10-6This was my selection in 2023, when he ended up finishing second to Corach Rambler for shrewd trainer. Was 14th last year on softer ground but comfortable Punchestown win in February showcased his credentials. Nearly took the wrong route at Cheltenham last month before recovering to finish third in Cross Country Chase. Chance again if the satnav is 7/10 Odds: 10-1 29. Horantzau D'Airy Trainer: Michael Keady Jockey: Ciaran GethingsForm: F22999 Age: 8 Weight: 10-6Runner-up in the Kerry and Munster Nationals when trained by Willie Mullins but switched stables last month. Now based in the Flat racing capital of Newmarket. Trainer set up on his own five months ago and is looking for first win over jumps in biggest steeplechase of all. Has to be a doubt over whether this contender possesses the same ability and stamina as some of his 4/10 Odds: 100-1 30. Hyland Trainer: Nicky Henderson Jockey: Nico de BoinvilleForm: 141122 Age: 8 Weight: 10-6Novice chaser looking to break duck for trainer, who is one of the greats but has poor record in this race – with no win from 43 previous runners. Sound jumper who should like the ground. Need an omen? One of the owners, Paul Humphreys, was born on same day as Grand National legend Red Rum. Their syndicate once included the late John Sillett, Coventry City's FA Cup-winning 6/10 Odds: 25-1 31. Celebre D'Allen Trainer: Philip Hobbs and Johnson White Jockey: Micheal NolanForm: 45U4-1 Age: 13 Weight: 10-6The obstacles should not be an issue, having finished eighth and fourth in the past two runnings of the shorter Topham Chase over the National fences. However, this is a longer and stiffer task. No 13-year-old horse has won the National since Sergeant Murphy 102 years ago and hard to see an equine teenager being celebrated this time 6/10 Odds: 150-1 32. Three Card Brag Trainer: Gordon Elliott (IRE) Jockey: Sean BowenForm: -33713 Age: 10 Weight: 10-5This race has been the long-term plan, says the trainer, who has been successful three times before. And he has been dealt a nice hand with the horse sneaking in towards the bottom of the weights. Rider is actually allergic to horses, but is on the verge of becoming British champion jockey and steps in for injured Jack 6/10 Odds: 25-1 33. Twig Trainer: Ben Pauling Jockey: Beau MorganForm: 5-2P77 Age: 10 Weight: 10-5A family affair as 20-year-old jockey rides horse owned by his mother Georgia. The expected sunny conditions should suit as six of his seven wins have come on good ground. Second in the Ultima Chase at last year's Cheltenham Festival, he ran three times over hurdles this season before finishing a distant seventh in the Grimthorpe Chase at 6/10 Odds: 80-1 34. Duffle Coat Trainer: Gordon Elliott (IRE) Jockey: TBCForm: 352P4B Age: 8 Weight: 10-4Unlikely to need a Duffle Coat on Merseyside this weekend with sunny spells forecast and temperatures expected to reach 18C. Unlikely too that this grey will prove good enough to triumph despite low weight. Runner-up in last summer's Galway Plate and has finished second several times but only managed to wrap up one win from his past 27 6/10 Odds: 100-1
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11-02-2025
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I Am Maximus heads Grand National weights
Last year's winner I Am Maximus has been allocated top weight for the Grand National at Aintree on 5 April. The Willie Mullins-trained horse, owned by JP McManus, triumphed by seven and a half lengths in the 2024 race from runner-up Delta Work, with Minella Indo third and Galvin fourth. Mullins said it would be a big task to win the race for a second time, carrying 11st 12lb. No top weight has won the race since triple victor Red Rum in 1974. "It's top weight and it's tough, but we had an idea that it would be tough," said Mullins, who also won the National with Hedgehunter in 2005. "It was huge to win it last year for the second time. I felt very spoilt winning a second Grand National." Royale Pagaille is second on the list at 11st 9lb, while his Venetia Williams stablemate L'Homme Presse is a pound lower alongside the Mullins pair of Grangeclare West and Nick Rockett, plus Envoi Allen for Henry de Bromhead. Despite his weight, I Am Maximus is joint favourite with bookmakers alongside Inothewayurthinkin (11st 5lb) for Gavin Cromwell. Of last year's other placed horses, Delta Work is on 11st 2lb, Minella Indo a pound higher and Galvin on 10st 13lb. Approximate odds: 10-1 Inothewayurthinkin, I Am Maximus, 14-1 Iroko, 16-1 Monty's Star, Nick Rockett, Intense Raffles; 20-1 Minella Cocooner, Stumptown; 25-1 Kandoo Kid, Perceval Legallois; 33-1 Bar Grand National: Weights and entries for 2025 race I Am Maximus wins 2024 Grand National at Aintree What happened to your Grand National horse last year? The National is a handicap chase with runners allocated different weights that they must carry according to their ratings. There are currently 87 horses entered for the race. The maximum number of runners in the National was cut last year to 34 from 40 following a safety review and 32 runners went to post after two withdrawals. Official handicapper Martin Greenwood believes those at 59 or above in the current list will struggle to make the cut. Mr Vango, winner of the Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock for Sara Bradstock, is at 65 on 10st 2lb and likely to miss out. "It will break my heart if we get some soft ground and we can't run because he could win a National on soft ground. That was why I was so keen," said Bradstock, whose husband Mark – trainer of 2015 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Coneygree – died last year. "It does look like there's possibly rain this spring, but we're not going to get in are we?" Former football manager Harry Redknapp faces a wait to see if his horse Shakem Up'arry – number 58 in the list on 10st 4lb – will make the cut. But trainer Paul Nicholls hopes to have five runners - Hitman, Bravemansgame, Threeunderthrufive, Kandoo Kid and Stay Away Fay. As well as a reduction in runners, other safety measures introduced last year included a standing start for the race, which went off at the first time of asking, a reduction in height to one of the fences, and added foam and rubber toe boards on every fence. There were no fallers and 21 horses completed the race - the highest number across the finish line since 1992 - with four horses unseating their riders and seven pulled up. Latest horse racing results
