Canford Cliffs Odds-on for Lockinge Stakes: Newbury plays host to some first-class action on the flat this weekend with the Group 1 Lockinge Stakes looking to be one of the most intriguing contests with high-profile Irish runner Canford Cliffs (Tagula) already odds-on for the victory. On Monday, several High street bookmakes clipped Canford... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, May 9, 2011 - 17:48
Derby Winner Animal Kingdom Bound for Pimlico: After capturing a surprise victory in the 2011 Kentucky Derby, 20/1 longshot Animal Kingdom (Leroidesanimeaux) is said to be fit and ready to launch a Triple Crown campaign with connections confirming that it's next stop - Pimlico. Piloted by John Velasquez and winner of the Grade 3... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, May 9, 2011 - 17:43
Canucks Need Sedins to Help Create Killer Instinct: Sitting back on one goal leads isn't exactly the best way to go deep into the NHL Playoffs - just ask the Vancouver Canucks who have given up late tying goals in 4 of their last 5 games. Closing out hockey games has not been easy, but they have only have themselves to blame. Despite the fact... Read More; Darren Prasad; Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 16:55
Wootton Bassett Pointed to French 2000 Guineas: Richard Fahey's Wootton Bassett (Iffraaj) earned plenty of plaudits on Tuesday morning as he put in a supposedly “brilliant” exercise in his first trip back on-course since being withdrawn from the 2000 Guineas. Wootton Bassett's undefeated record likely would have come to an... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 02:35
Lidstrom's Red Wings in Familiar Position with Sharks: It's not very often in the past 20 years we've seen the Detroit Red Wings have as much trouble with a playoff opponent, as they are right now with the San Jose Sharks. The past two seasons have indicated that for whatever reason, the Sharks give the Red Wings all sorts of problems, and... Read More; Darren Prasad; Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 16:11
Berbatov Has Rare Chance: Dimitar Berbatov may get a rare start as Manchester United can take their foot off the gas a little against their German opponents. Berbatov has struggled to get into the side in the Champions League over the last couple of months owing to the good form of Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez. This... Read More; Lewis Doe; Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 07:06
Toby's Corner is Scratched From Kentucky Derby: The road to the Kentucky Derby has just taken its latest sharp fork in the road as Uncle Mo (Indian Charlie)'s vanquisher was removed due to a leg problem. Toby's Corner (Bellamy Road), trained by popular conditioner Graham Motion, was an upset 8/1 victor in the Grade 1 Wood Memorial with... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 21:04
Can Henrik and Daniel Sedin Beat Pekka Rinne?: So far in these 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Daniel Sedin has 5 goals, which isn't too bad - except when you realize that they were all in the first four games of the postseason. His brother Henrik, is yet to score for the Canucks and the pressure is now mounting on the two back to back Art Ross... Read More; Darren Prasad; Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 07:00
Todd Pletcher Will Ship Three for Royal Ascot: Top American conditioner Todd Pletcher, a winner of last year's Kentucky Derby with upstart Super Saver (Maria's Mon), is set to invade Royal Ascot this year and he is firming up plans to bring a trio of high-profile contenders to the June fixture. The best of the best from his turf... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 00:11
Sizing Europe and Big Zeb Set for Tuesday Clash: The Boylesports.com Champion Chase is the key fixture on the opening day of the 2011 Punchestown Festival and two of the biggest names contesting fences over 2m are confirmed to do battle. A relatively light field of six are set to contest this one with a rematch of the Queen Mother Champion Chase... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 00:08