Following the horses, PNE & England since 1966. 59 years of hurt. Digital news (sport) & racing editor Guardian guardian.co.uk/profile/tonyp…
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Shergar’s sad demise has racing fans hoping famous colours sparkle at Royal Ascot, writes @greg_wood_ theguardian.com/sport/2026/j…
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So @itv not having any commentary to accompany the World Cup opening ceremony? Which is odd …
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.@ChristinaUnkel, VAR interpreter and refereeing expert on @itvfootball is consistently excellent and she’s right in her reaction to the awarding of the Switzerland penalty & offside controversy. VAR must be more fan-friendly.
#Switzerland goal is a great example of why FIFA should lean into the new 3D offside graphics for onside decisions too. When margins are very tight, showing fans exactly why a goal stands increases transparency, trust, & the overall match experience. #offside #WorldCup
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Aga Khan’s daughter reveals truth (in interview with @Armytage in Telegraph) about the grisly end of Shergar …
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When six years ago I wrote about the sensational Bobby Moore Bogotà bracelet incident at the 1970 World Cup I wrote “no one is ever likely to know exactly what happened” theguardian.com/football/202… but has @jeffpowell_Mail (MBE) in @DailyMail @MailSport revealed the truth today?
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The fallout from declaring Benvenuto Cellini a non-runner at Epsom highlights perils of trying to micromanage racing, writes @greg_wood_ theguardian.com/sport/2026/j…
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Construction worker backs Epsom Derby winner thanks to ‘spooky’ time capsule tip ... from Santa Claus to Christmas Day! theguardian.com/sport/2026/j…
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Jules Rimet still gleaming 🏆
Stream 1966 FIFA World Cup™ Final In Colour, Saturday 6th June, 4:45pm on Channel 4.
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Join me for the Guardian live horse racing blog with
@Greg_Wood_ preview of the Derby card action @EpsomRacecourse ... the latest news & all the action on and off the track theguardian.com/sport/live/2…
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A provisional Timeform rating of 𝟭𝟮𝟰 makes Thundering On the highest-rated Oaks winner since Enable in 2017
@JosephOBrien2 | @DylanBrowneMcM | @kevinblake2011
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Thundering On absolutely bolts up in the Betfred Oaks at @EpsomRacecourse! 🌟
@JosephOBrien2 | @DylanBrowneMcM
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8.40am . Just arrived @EpsomRacecourse. Heavy rain, very windy, looks like this for most of the day. Take your time making your selections, would expect several non runners on the card. #EpsomDerby
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0.6mm so far; 8mm forecast up to 4pm.
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DERBY DAY stats and info; latest course and weather details; balloted out runners; 1st-time headgear; pace maps and trainerform. For @AKBets ; tips.akbets.co.uk/tony-calvi…
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Jason Weaver on @itvracing raising the prospect again of the Derby runners coming up the stands side. Never happened so far … but plenty of precipitation forecast.
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Who will finally dare to come stands side in the Derby if the precipitation comes heavy overnight and tomorrow?
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