Alex Ferguson's Grand National

Sir Alex Ferguson’s Grand National Prospects

Sir Alex Ferguson is not just active in one sporting arena, but rather two. In addition to his interests, he also owns stakes in a number of horses. Previously he had successes with his horses and has even had a dispute or two with key industry…
Football Quotes

Top 40 Funny Football Quotes

Managers, players, commentators – they all have something to say. Sometimes it’s profound, other times profane; and then there are those special moments when the foot goes into the mouth and something comes out that makes us all laugh. Perhaps…
Ascot Racecourse

Ascot Racecourse

Ascot Racecourse enjoys some of the most spectacular Group1 fixtures in the UK. The world famous venue hosts nine of the 32 annual Group1 races, including the infamous Ascot Gold Cup, the Queen Anne Stakes and the King's Stand Stakes; taking…
Godolphin

Godolphin

The all blue silks of Godolphin are now a familiar sight all around the world as the Maktoum family's very own racing empire encircles the globe in search of victories at the highest level. The only rival to their dominance in Europe at least…
Donald McCain Jnr

Donald McCain Jnr.

In a National-Hunt world dominated by Paul Nicholls and Nicky Henderson, there is a trainer based further north who is never afraid to take that pair on, and that is Donald McCain Jnr, son of the legendary 'Ginger' McCain, the man responsible…
Paul Nicholls

Paul Nicholls

Over the past seven seasons, Paul Nicholls has established himself as the number one racehorse trainer in the U.K, having captured the Trainer's Championship year-after year, much to the disappointment of Nicky Henderson. Like his great Lambourn…
Snow Fairy

Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe - one of the most prestigious contests in world racing - is a Group 1 event open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It takes place at the famous French track Longchamp this weekend, over one mile and four…
Paralympic Games

Should The Olympics & Paralympic Games Merge?

There’s no doubt that this year’s Paralympic games were the most popular ever with attendance and viewing figures reaching a new high. It seems that the term ‘disability’ has been redefined by the Games, or as ‘Bladerunner’, double…
Liverpool Can Play Like Barcelona

Jose Enrique Compares Liverpool To Barca

Liverpool can play like Barcelona. Those are the words of defender, Jose Enrique, following the Merseyside club's impressive draw with champions, Manchester City this weekend. Now under the guidance of former Swansea boss, Brendan Rodgers,…
Twenty20 Cricket

Pietersen To Be At Twenty20 World Cup?

Kevin Pietersen is set to be at the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka after all - as a commentator. The controversial batsman was this week omitted from England's 15-man squad for the tournament following the texting and "mutual respect and trust"…
Roger Federer US Open Odds

US Open Odds

The absence of Rafael Nadal has given Roger Federer an even better chance of winning a sixth US Open title, a record he currently shares on five with Pete Sampras and Jimmy Connors. At the age of 31, the Swiss ace, holder of 17 Grand Slams…
Frankel Reamins Unbeaten

Frankel Remains Unbeaten

Frankel enhanced his reputation as one of the best race horses ever today as he took his tally to 13 wins in what has been a perfect career at the Juddmonte International Stakes at York. There had been some doubts amongst some as to whether…