Having emerged successfully from the “Group of Death” Italy can see off the so far sizzling Spaniards in what has all the makings of a classic quarter-final encounter.
The Azzurri were written off as no-hopers following… read more

After the drama of Tiger Woods´s US Open play-off victory against Rocco Mediate it´s back to the meat and drink of the PGA Tour with this week´s Travelers Championship.
Formerly titled the Buick Championship, the River… read more

The Group 1 Golden Jubilee Stakes looks a marvellous race on Saturday. With competitors from England, Ireland, France, Australia and New Zealand it is a truly international heat.
The Hughie Morrison-trained Sakhees Secret looks to be… read more

Having witnessed Croatia´s efforts at Euro 2008 thus far, England manager Fabio Capello might just be a worried man.
That´s because England are scheduled to meet the Croats on September 10 in their 2010 World Cup… read more

On Friday in the Albany Stakes Cuis Ghaire for Jim Bolger catches the eye. The daughter of Galileo made a winning debut at Naas in May and followed up on the same track on June… read more

The tote will be launching its first new bet since the totescoop6 at this year’s Royal Ascot with the introduction of the toteswinger.   The bet, which is available on races of six or more runners,… read more

The St James´s Palace Stakes on Tuesday will see a battle between the winner of the English and Irish 2000 Guineas Henrythenavigator and Falco – the winner of the French equivalent.
Falco is bidding to become… read more

Portugal and Czech Republic got off to perfect starts thanks to respective 2-0 and 1-0 wins over Turkey and Switzerland.
Portugal were very impressive and could well have scored more heavily. Cristiano Ronaldo hit the post… read more

We recently said that Croatia were a touch overrated and the manner in which Slaven Bilic’s team made such a meal of beating Austria confirmed our beliefs.
Despite being handed a penalty after four minutes the… read more

With Royal Ascot soon upon us things are relatively low key this weekend and the best of the action is at York and Sandown.
The Queen Mother Cup Stakes for lady amateur riders is always a… read more