Author: A C Nelson

[ad_1] Joseph O’Brien couldn’t be happier with Iridessa ahead of her bid for Classic glory in Sunday’s 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket. A daughter of 2013 Derby hero Ruler Of The World, Iridessa (pictured) ended her juvenile campaign with a fine success in the Fillies’ Mile at Newmarket, that Group One success advertising her Classic claims. She kicked off her three-year-old campaign by finishing third…

[ad_1] Our columnists tip up their best bets for the Champions League semi-final second legs After landing the 4.51/1 double for last week’s first leg tips, we’re feeling confident heading into the second legs. Can we bag the brace? Let’s see. Liverpool vs BARCELONA (Tuesday, 8pm) Despite losing 3-0 away from home in the first leg, it would be ignorant to completely rule out…

[ad_1] Our man at the Crucible pens his last diary entry It’s the final day of the 17-day potty marathon that is the Betfred World Snooker Championship. It truly has been a tournament that has had everything. The longest frame ever recorded at over 79 minutes, and that doesn’t include the re-rack, between Gary Wilson and Luca Brecel in the opening round. The first-ever…

Super Sunday this weekend is all about the top-four. Manchester United go to Huddersfield Town, Chelsea host Watford and Arsenal receive a visit from lowly Brighton & Hove Albion. We’re all set for a tense afternoon. But who will steal a march in the race for the Champions League? We’ve previewed all three clashes in our Premier League Betting Tips. Huddersfield v Man United…

Horseracing experts Graham Dench (Chief analyst, Racing Post) & Nick Watts Racing & Football Outlook) join Lee Mottershead (Racing Post) to look ahead to the 2011 John Smith's Grand National at Aintree. Watch more horseracing & betting videos on RPTV at www.racingpost.com source

The 2019 Kentucky Derby is the only race this year in the United States that will have 20 horses. Because there are so many runners, ticket cost can get up there if horseplayers don’t use a key horse. After handicapping the race, the key horse looks to be Maximum Security. However, if you have a different key horse in mind, you can still use…

[ad_1] Today (2 May) sees the Grand Départ of the Tour de Yorkshire 2019, as the race rolls out of Doncaster for a gruelling 384-mile route that encompasses all four corners of God’s own country. The four stages of the men’s race (the women’s race takes place on 3 and 4 May) will see the peloton whizzing through 150 villages, towns and cities. There…

[ad_1] Trainer Aidan O’Brien was full of praise for Investec Oaks favourite Pink Dogwood as she made a winning return at Navan on Sunday (Pink Dogwood 4/1 to win the Investec Oaks). The three-year-old proved too strong in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Salsabil Stakes at Navan, with O’Brien also entering two others from his stable. Pink Dogwood finished second on two occasions at…

[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp has admitted Mohamed Salah needs “further assessment” to see if he will be fit for either of Liverpool’s next two games. Liverpool (3/1 Premier League Outright) boss Jurgen Klopp admits he does not know if Mohamed Salah will be available for next week’s crucial games against Barcelona and Wolves. Egypt international Salah grabbed his 22nd Premier League goal of the season…

[ad_1] Joel Dahmen (pictured) and Max Homa have erased Jason Dufner’s advantage at the Wells Fargo Championship but Rory McIlroy remains the favourite. Jason Dufner (11/2 Wells Fargo Outright), Joel Dahmen (7/2) and Max Homa (8/1) will take a share of the lead into the final round of the Wells Fargo Championship on Sunday. Former PGA Championship winner Dufner had gone into Saturday’s third…

Julien Laurens, Dan Thomas, Shaka Hislop and Craig Burley of ESPN FC react to the news that striker Gonzalo Higuain is going from AC Milan to Chelsea on a … source

There’s only two matchdays left of this crazy season where Liverpool could lose one game and not win the title. We’ve also got the climax of the battle for the top four – that surely can’t continue at this recent snail’s pace. While the final relegation spot looks set to go down to the wire with Cardiff City hosting Crystal Palace in the first of…

We're dropping down the weights now, from Al Co (10-08) to Super Duty (10-04) source

Churchill Downs has come out with the wagering menu for the 2019 Kentucky Derby. The Run for the Roses will be Race 12 on Saturday, May 4. Check out the different Kentucky Derby betting picks that you can make involving on May 4th! 2019 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide Study Up!#KyDerbyhttps://t.co/nWSIxFs0In — Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) April 30, 2019 Win, Place, Show Win –…

[ad_1] By Adam Lanigan — If Liverpool are to be successful in the next eight days, they will have to do it without Naby Keita. The midfielder tore a muscle in his groin during Wednesday’s first leg of the Champions League semi-final with Barcelona. Keita has been ruled out for at least two months, meaning he will miss this summer’s Africa Cup of Nations…