Featured Racing
Johnny Murtagh the trainer
I've always liked Johnny Murtagh, writes Vernon Grant. A talented, straightforward and honest jockey. Some of my favourite races of recent years have seen Murtagh ride the winner. And reading the autobiography of Richard Continue Reading …
When Frankie met Clare
Frankie Dettori returns to racing soon and has spoken for the first time about why he took cocaine. It led to his six month ban from the sport. Speaking to Clare Balding for both Channel 4 News and Channel 4 Racing, Continue Reading …
Watch Battle of Marengo win at Leopardstown
On both sides of the Irish sea there are several Derby trial races taking place. On Sunday, at Leopardstown, Battle of Marengo won the Derrinstown Stud trial. This was the seventh time in the last ten years that trainer Continue Reading …
Featured Results
Farhh and away the best bet
FARHH was a 5-1 winning bet for members of VG TIPS on Saturday. The Godolphin horse won the big race of the day, the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. I was ready to take on the hot favourite from Ireland, Declaration of Continue Reading …
Algar Lad wins for members at 20-1
I did tell members the 4.15 at Musselburgh would not take much winning. That it was worth taking a chance on the only newcomer in the field of 8 runners. Algar Lad went off as a 20-1 shot given little hope of winning by Continue Reading …
Watch our winner – Secret Gesture
Secret Gesture was one of the winning selections for members of VGTIPS on Saturday, and by far the most impressive winner on the day. My favourite jockey/trainer combination of Jim Crowley and Ralph Beckett saw their three Continue Reading …
Featured Football
Bradford City cruise to League 1
It has been a long and eventful season for Bradford City. A League Cup run that saw them take Premier League scalps, including that of Arsenal. They got to the final at Wembley but were well Continue Reading …
Copa del Rey highlights
The Spanish Cup final, the Copa del Rey, saw Atletico Madrid beat their rich neighbours 2-1 after extra time. It was a predictably feisty affair. Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho was sent to Continue Reading …
Watford ‘do a Doncaster’
What was it like to be a Leicester City supporter at Watford? How do you get over seeing your team miss out on a play off final courtesy of missing an injury time penalty? And how do Watford fans Continue Reading …
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