Archive for July, 2006

Today’s Racing

Monday, July 31st, 2006

Today’s (rather poor) racing comes from Yarmouth (2.30), Southwell (2.45), Windsor (6.00) and Uttoxeter (6.15).
At Yarmouth the going is firm, and I’m struggling to choose between Trial And Tribs and Lefonic in the 5.00 . . . . (there’s also Rayjayoga to consider). It’s a tricky one but I’m siding with Lefonic.
At Southwell the going […]

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Vaughan May Not Play Again

Monday, July 31st, 2006

England’s inspirational captain Michael Vaughan admits he may not play again following recent surgery on his right knee.
Vaughan, 31, has not played for his country since a recurrence of his knee problems in India in February.
A despondent Vaughan said: “I have to be realistic. I’ve read I might never play again - and […]

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Ronaldo Back At United

Monday, July 31st, 2006

Cristiano Ronaldo, the 21-year-old winger who was criticised for his part in England striker Rooney’s red card during Portugal’s World Cup quarter-final win in July returns to training with Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney on Monday for the first time since their World Cup clash.
Ronaldo appeared to urge referee Horacio Elizondo to take action […]

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Panesar And Harmison Make It Easy For England

Sunday, July 30th, 2006

Monty Panesar (5-72) and Steve Harmison (5-57) were England’s heroes as the hosts thrashed Pakistan in the second Test at Old Trafford.
England who had declared on 461-9 bowled out the tourists twice for 119 & 222 to win by an innings and 120 runs.
Left-arm spinner Panesar bowled particularly well either side of lunch […]

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Today’s Racing

Saturday, July 29th, 2006

Six meetings today: Ascot (2.00), York (2.10), Newcastle (2.25) and Nottingham (2.30). Tonight we have Lingfield (6.00) and Salisbury (6.10).
The going is good to firm on every course today and standard at Lingfield.
In the 3.10 at Ascot Indian Ink has as good a chance as any.
The 2.40 at York should be a cracking race with […]

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Cook And Bell Hit Centuries

Saturday, July 29th, 2006

Alastair Cook and Ian Bell hit centuries as England amassed a huge first innings lead of 342 against Pakistan on day two of the second Test at Old Trafford.
Cook made a career-best 127 and Bell finished 106 not out as England declared on 461-9, with a lead of 342.
Cook and Paul Collingwood […]

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Nistelrooy Left Because Of Ferguson

Saturday, July 29th, 2006

30 year old striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who joined Real Madrid on Friday says the only reason he wanted to leave Old Trafford was because of a breakdown in his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson.
“My relationship with Ferguson had ended which was very painful,” said van Nistelrooy
“It had nothing to do with the club or […]

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Today’s Racing

Friday, July 28th, 2006

There are meetings today at Thirsk (2.00), Ascot (2.05) and Wolverhampton (2.20). Tonight they go at Newmarket (5.45) and Chepstow (6.20).
At Thirsk the going is good to firm and in the 4.45 favourite backers should be on to a sure thing with Aahgowangowan who is expected to run up her hat trick.
At Ascot the going […]

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Harmison Back To His Best

Friday, July 28th, 2006

Steve Harmison’s best Test figures on English soil put his team in total command against Pakistan on the first day of the second Test at Old Trafford.
Pakistan were all out for 119 and England are already 49 ahead, ending the day on 167-2.
Harmison ended the day with 6 wickets for just 19 runs.
“I didn’t feel […]

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Nistelrooy Out Carrick In

Friday, July 28th, 2006

It looks like Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is heading for Real Madrid and Tottenham’s Michael Carrick looks all set for Old Trafford.
Spanish giants Real Madrid announced on their website that the Nistelrooy has agreed a three-year contract - but did not reveal the fee.
Spurs are expected to confirm Carrick’s departure for United on […]

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