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The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Racehorse owned by TikTok star Big John that costs £60 a share branded ‘terrible' after beating one rival in three races
A RACEHORSE owned by TikTok star Big John has been branded 'terrible' after beating just one rival home in three races. Shares in two-year-old filly Bosh Soldier cost £60 each and give you 0.05 per cent of the horse. 3 3 3 Viral sensation Big John, who has found fame for his colossal Chinese orders and 'Bosh!' catchphrase, has been used in promotion of the runner. Wearing ill-fitting silks, a jockey cap and goggles, he appeared in one video championing the filly and said: "I'm Big John and I'm here to see the Bosh Soldier!" But after being bought by 14-time Champion Jumps Trainer Paul Nicholls' daughter Meg for a shade over £24,000, Bosh Soldier is yet to earn a penny on the track. Trained by the respected George Boughey, who won the 1,000 Guineas with Cachet in 2022, Bosh Soldier has raced three times. She finished last of seven on debut at Yarmouth in May when sent off 18-1 under former Champion Apprentice jockey Billy Loughnane. Her next outing came a month later at Chelmsford when she finished last again over six furlongs at odds of 66-1. Then, at Newmarket this month, Bosh Soldier was sent off 150-1 under jockey Grace McEntee for a seven furlong maiden for fillies. She was always behind and finished totally tailed off, beaten a massive 50 lengths with only one horse behind her. Bosh Soldier qualifies for an official rating now and she may well prove a totally different prospect thrown into handicaps. Especially as shrewd trainer Boughey has shown in the past he knows exactly how to place one to win. But Bosh Soldier's performances - and the cost of shares - have caught the attention of some punters. Especially given she has been beaten a combined 97 lengths on her three runs. One punter said she had looked 'terrible' on the track while another wrote on X: "This filly has been running like Big John has been riding her himself." What the owners say about Bosh Soldier Anyone can buy a share in Bosh Soldier, with prices starting at £60. Here's what Racing Club, who run the syndicate, have to say about the horse... Calling all Bosh Soldiers! Introducing our first horse to be based in Newmarket, Bosh Soldier, who is in training with Classic winning trainer George Boughey. This stunning chestnut filly is in collaboration with John Fisher, AKA Big John – hence the name Bosh Soldier! The two-year-old has a striking pedigree, having been sired by Sergei Prokofiev, who was a Group 3 winner and placed in Group 2 Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot. Since being sent to stud, he has sired the likes of Arizona Blaze (Group 3 winner and Group 1 runner-up) and Enchanting Empress (Listed winner). Sergei Prokofiev's sire Scat Daddy was a two-time Grade 1 winner and has been a phenomenal source of producing horses with plenty of raw speed. With plenty of pace in her pedigree, we're confident that Bosh Soldier will have the speed to blitz her rivals! Bosh Soldier is our first horse in training in Newmarket, which is considered the 'headquarters' of horse racing, as well as being our first horse with trainer George Boughey. The Group 1-winning trainer has gone from strength to strength since saddling his first winner in 2019, and we cannot wait to see him train Bosh Soldier, who looks set for a productive two-year-old campaign in 2025. The syndicate consists of 2,000 shares, with each share purchased equating to a 0.05 per cent shareholding in Bosh Soldier. In fairness, Racing Club VIP, who run the syndicate, have made clear before each of Bosh Soldier's runs that they have been about her gaining experience. And prior to her most recent outing, Boughey said: "Bosh Soldier is yet to show on the track what she's been showing us at home. "She's still a work in progress, but she's got ability." Syndicates are a great way to get into racing and this year has shown how good the horses can be. Middleham Park Pacing have finished runner-up in the Derby and Irish Derby with Lazy Griff, winning more than £500,000 in the process. While social media star Basher Watts won the French 1,000 Guineas with Shes Perfect - before the result was overturned in the stewards' room. So while Bosh Soldier is yet to return a profit, there is hope for the future at least. And she has some eyecatching entries. Bosh Soldier has been put in the Somerville Auction Stakes at Newmarket on August 23, where victory is worth more than £50,000. And she could line up in October's Tattersalls October Auction Stakes, where a win would net owners £80,000. Either of those would certainly pay for a few takeaways. 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:
CBC
3 days ago
- CBC
Yarmouth intersection to change after crash that killed 17-year-old motorcyclist
The MLA for Yarmouth says an intersection in the community will become a four-way stop after a 17-year-old motorcyclist was killed there earlier this month. The family of Brandon Isaac Muise complained about the intersection of Hardscratch Road and Greenville Road following the crash. Muise's motorcycle and a pickup truck hauling a trailer collided on July 12. Muise was going home to get ready for his shift at Walmart. The intersection has seen multiple accidents in the past, including another fatal collision in November 2024. The RCMP say the two roads were the site of 46 crashes from January 2019 to December 2024. "Something has to be done because what's there now is not working," Laura McLennaghan, Muise's aunt, said on CBC's Information Morning Nova Scotia. In a Facebook post, Nick Hilton. the MLA for Yarmouth, said the province had reassessed the intersection. "As a result of this review, the intersection will be reconfigured to a four-way stop," Hilton said. "This will include changing all lights to red, and new advanced warning signs. This work will be completed as quickly as possible over the coming weeks." Hilton said that while the intersection "meets policy and design standards," the changes are necessary. "Our government remains committed to making all our roads safer, and we will continue to look for ways to protect Nova Scotia drivers," he said. The assessment reviewed the overhead warning system that is currently in place, as well as the warning signs at the intersection. McLennaghan says her nephew's death is a shock to the family. Muise was a student at Yarmouth Memorial High School and was supposed to enter his final year this fall, according to his obituary. After that, he wanted to attend Acadia University and have a career in forensics or private investigation. "It's just so heartbreaking," said McLennaghan. "We're all just shocked, numb. Just can't believe that something so tragic would happen to our 17-year-old Brandon. We're all shattered." The family lives five minutes from the intersection. They have been calling for changes since the incident, citing high speeds along the two roads. The RCMP is still investigating the crash.
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Yarmouth RNLI couple celebrate wedding day on lifeboat
A couple who both work for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) have celebrated their wedding day with a trip to the lifeboat station technician Richard Pimm and press officer Hebe Gregory were married on 1 the ceremony they visited Mr Pimm's "first love", the Severn class lifeboat, which is based out of Gregory said: "The date of our wedding ceremony was chosen because it's the numbers on the side of Richard's one true love. "He now doesn't have the excuse of ever forgetting our anniversary. "It was originally a joke made between the crew after a routine practice one evening that then became a reality." Mr Pimms joined the RNLI crew as a volunteer at the age of 17, but has worked full time for a has a strong family connection with the station and was even christened on a Yarmouth Gregory started working full time for the RNLI last year and is currently training to be one of Yarmouth's launch couple had a small ceremony at Northwood House in operations manager of Yarmouth RNLI station Tom Carlstedt-Duke said Mr Pimms was "a third-generation crew member with his grandfather, father and brother all serving on the Yarmouth ALB".'"All of Yarmouth's One Crew wish Rich and Hebe a long and happy life together, congratulations," he added. The RNLI is a charity that saves lives at sea, with volunteers providing 24/7 search and rescue services around UK operates 238 lifeboat stations and more than 240 lifeguard the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Nova Scotia funds new affordable housing project in Yarmouth
Nova Scotia has announced it is building 24 housing units in Yarmouth as part of a project by the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia. Premier Tim Houston made the announcement on Wednesday, saying, 'We said that we would build more homes faster, and we are doing just that.' 'This project in Yarmouth is the perfect example of what's possible when all levels of government work together with non-profit organizations and developers to ensure every Nova Scotian has a place to call home,' he added. According to a news release from the province, the two multi-unit buildings will include studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as three-bedroom townhouses. The units will house more than 50 people, with 14 of the units renting between $397 to $1,085. The other units will have market rates of $1,000 to $1,675. Residents are expected to move in by early 2026. 'It's exciting to watch this build happen because of what it means. It's affordable housing for those in need and adds so much to our community,' said Mayor of Yarmouth Pam Mood. 'Thanks to the Province for funding and our team for putting this together. She's going to be a beauty!' The province is contributing $2.66 million to the project through the Affordable Housing Development Program and $1.5 million in funding will come from Canada's National Housing Strategy initiatives. Another $3.9 million is from the federal government's Affordable Housing Fund. The Town of Yarmouth donated the land. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Telegraph
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Horse racing tips: Wednesday July 16
Ron Wood's selections NAP: Wheels Of Fire (4.30, Catterick) 1pt win @ 9/4 with Betfred ⭐⭐⭐ Other: Stardancer (8.40, Yarmouth) 1pt win @ 10/3 with Betfred ⭐⭐⭐ Odds provided by Betfred and correct at the time of writing. Stars denote strength of selection (max 5). If you already have a Betfred 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. 4.30, Catterick – Class 4 Handicap (6f) WHEELS OF FIRE still has improvement in him. He was sold for 70,000gn this month, a fair chunk of money for a Class 4 handicapper, but he remains with Richard Hannon. This three-year-old Mehmas colt has been running creditably in defeat in handicaps lately and he is a strong-travelling type who will be well suited by this return to a turning track, particularly a sharp course like Catterick. His sole previous win came at Lingfield, which is also a tight course. Slow ground would be an unknown, but he should move through the race quite easily. Check out Betfred promo code July 2025 8.40, Yarmouth – Class 4 Handicap (7f) The Clive Cox-trained STARDANCER shaped well when third in a Class 4 Doncaster event on his handicap debut. Seeing as this Dark Angel gelding had been off for five months before that outing, and this race comes another six weeks on, he should improve – and if so, he will go well. Selection: Stardancer 1pt win @ 10/3 with Betfred Go to site > Today's UK and Irish racing (Flat unless stated) Bath 2.20-4.53 Catterick 2.30-5.00 Uttoxeter (NH) 2.38-5.10 Killarney 5.20-8.20 Yarmouth 6.10-8.40 Ffos Las 6.30-9.00 What does NAP mean? NAP is a word used in betting circles to describe a prediction that a tipster thinks has a particularly strong chance of winning. Many horse racing tipsters pick out a 'NAP of the day', which is their favoured selection from all the races across the different meetings. The term NAP derives from the French card game Napoleon. When players of this game thought they had a particularly strong hand that they would win with, they would shout 'Napoleon'. What is an each-way bet? An each-way bet is a popular type of wager, particularly with horse racing fans. It is essentially two bets, both of which have the same size stake. An each-way bet features one bet on the selection to win and the other bet on the selection to place. So a £10 each-way bet will cost you a total of £20. There will be one £10 bet on the selection to win and another £10 on the selection to place. It's a popular bet because it offers punters the chance of a return, even if the horse in question fails to win. Bookmakers will pay out at a stated percentage of the odds for a place finish, for example one-fifth of the starting price (SP) for finishing in the first three. The more runners there are in a horse race, the more places will be on offer. In races that feature lots of runners, the horses will be available at bigger odds, making an each-way bet a wise choice. If you're looking for casino bonuses, we've ranked UK welcome offers Ron Wood 2025 horse racing profit/loss Star ratings explained ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - confident selection ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - strong fancy ⭐⭐⭐ - fair claims ⭐⭐ - tentative choice ⭐ - minimum confidence If you want to find more odds and offers, take a look at our list of the best betting sites and free bets Check out our list of the best casino bonuses in the UK
