Francis Keogh

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Gosden eyes 2000 Guineas win with Field Of Gold

1 week ago | au.sports.yahoo.com | Francis Keogh

John Gosden will saddle leading contender Field Of Gold as the top trainer looks to finally win the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday. The 74-year-old, who set up as a trainer nearby in 1989, has won all four of the other British Classics and more than 3,000 races in all. Now training alongside son Thady, he hopes his impressive Craven Stakes winner can close the missing gap in his illustrious CV. "It has never weighed on my mind.
2000 Guineas: Field Of Gold, Ruling Court among Newmarket Classic runners

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Francis Keogh

John Gosden will saddle leading contender Field Of Gold as the top trainer looks to finally win the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday. The 74-year-old, who set up as a trainer nearby in 1989, has won all four of the other British Classics and more than 3,000 races in all. Now training alongside son Thady, he hopes his impressive Craven Stakes winner can close the missing gap in his illustrious CV. "It has never weighed on my mind.
Gosden eyes 2000 Guineas win with Field Of Gold

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Francis Keogh

John Gosden will saddle leading contender Field Of Gold as the top trainer looks to finally win the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday. The 74-year-old, who set up as a trainer nearby in 1989, has won all four of the other British Classics and more than 3,000 races in all. AdvertisementNow training alongside son Thady, he hopes his impressive Craven Stakes winner can close the missing gap in his illustrious CV. "It has never weighed on my mind.
Price triumphs after Littler stunned in Liverpool

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Francis Keogh |Callum Matthews

Gerwyn Price won night 12 of the Premier League Darts in Liverpool as Luke Littler suffered an agonising defeat by Michael van Gerwen. Welshman Price moved up to third in the table with a 6-4 success over England's Luke Humphries in the final. AdvertisementIt was a third nightly win of the campaign for the 40-year-old after his victories in Dublin and Nottingham. Price, the 2021 world champion, averaged 104.43 on a night where he topped the ton mark in all three matches.
Heavenly Heather records shock 200-1 win at Newcastle

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Francis Keogh

A major horse racing shock happened on Good Friday as 200-1 outsider Heavenly Heather won at Newcastle. The filly, trained by Tracey Waggott at her stables near Durham, is the joint longest-priced winner in British Flat racing history. Heavenly Heather, ridden by Amie Waugh, landed the Fillies and Mares Championships Handicap on All Weather Finals Day. The horse had been beaten in all her previous five starts. "We always knew she was a really good horse," Waggott said.
Grand National 2025: Willie Mullins savours Nick Rockett victory

1 month ago | bbc.com | Francis Keogh

Image source, EPA/PA MediaImage caption, Willie Mullins (left) has now won back-to-back Grand Nationals BBC Sport senior journalist at AintreeTearful Willie Mullins said he had reached the peak of his record-breaking career as a trainer after his jockey son Patrick led home an unprecedented 1-2-3 in the Grand National. Victory confirmed the dominance of the Irish trainer, who saddled five of the first seven home, including winner Nick Rockett.
Inothewayurthinkin wins Cheltenham Gold Cup

2 months ago | sports.yahoo.com | Francis Keogh

Inothewayurthinkin won the Cheltenham Gold Cup as Galopin Des Champs was denied a historic hat-trick. The 15-2 winner, ridden by Mark Walsh for trainer Gavin Cromwell and owner JP McManus, charged clear up the hill to beat the gallant two-time victor by six lengths, with Gentlemansgame in third. McManus' other runner Corbetts Cross was a heavy faller while Ahoy Senor came down earlier in the race and hampered Galopin Des Champs.
Inothewayurthinkin wins Cheltenham Gold Cup

2 months ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Francis Keogh

Inothewayurthinkin won the Cheltenham Gold Cup as Galopin Des Champs was denied a historic hat-trick. The 15-2 winner, ridden by Mark Walsh for trainer Gavin Cromwell and owner JP McManus, charged clear up the hill to beat the gallant two-time victor by six lengths, with Gentlemansgame in third. McManus' other runner Corbetts Cross was a heavy faller while Ahoy Senor came down earlier in the race and hampered Galopin Des Champs.
Premier League Darts results: Luke Humphries beats Chris Dobey for Belfast win, Luke Littler loses

Feb 6, 2025 | bbc.com | Francis Keogh

BBC Sport senior journalistWorld number one Luke Humphries thrashed Chris Dobey 6-1 to win the 2025 Premier League's opening night in Belfast. Humphries, who lifted the World Masters title on Sunday, boasted an 86% success rate on his doubles and three 100-plus checkouts in the all-English encounter. He had trailed 4-3 in his semi-final against Michael van Gerwen, but took three consecutive legs to progress after the Dutchman faltered on his doubles and missed a match dart at bullseye.
Constitution Hill set to miss long-awaited return after going lame

Nov 22, 2024 | bbc.com | Francis Keogh

The brilliant 2023 champion hurdler Constitution Hill is lame and set to miss his long-awaited return. Trainer Nicky Henderson said the horse, who has not run since Boxing Day last year, is unlikely to make the Fighting Fifth Hurdle on 30 November. After winning the Christmas Hurdle last year - his eighth win from eight races over hurdles - the horse missed the remainder of the season through a variety of ground concerns, a respiratory issue and suspected colic.