Tag: claims

Novak Djokovic has spoken out in defence of rival Roger Federer, over claims that the 20-time Grand Slam winner gets preferential treatment at major tournaments. A debate has formed over the last few days, following claims by doubles champion Julien Benneteau, that Federer is often given a kinder schedule than many of his opponents. Roger Federer is perhaps the greatest player to ever grace…

[fcrp_feat_sc sc_id=”20492″] Trainer Jessica Harrington claimed the biggest Flat racing win of her career as Alpha Centauri won the Irish 1,000 Guineas. The 12-1 chance, ridden by Colm O'Donoghue, relished the good ground at the Curragh. Aidan O'Brien-trained horses were second and third. Could It Be Love( 33-1 ), ridden by his son Donnacha, finished three-quarters of a length ahead of the 5-4 favourite…

[fcrp_feat_sc sc_id=”16024″] Richard Hannon's 66-1 chance Billesdon Brook claimed a shock victory in the second Flat racing Classic of the season, the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket  but how did such a big outsider manage to rule supreme on the day?. “On a cloudless day on the Rowley Mile, the filly became the biggest-priced winner in the history of the famous race, which was first…