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TWO winning machines deserve a ‘Yeeehaaa’ this week. The magnificent Quinault and Sparks Fly have banged in a whopping 14 victories between them this term. Columns like this are dominated by our equine friends who run at the top level, and many will be excited to see John and Thady Gosden’s Inspiral under Frankie Dettori […]

THEY say you should always be kind, because you never know what people are dealing with behind closed doors. Take dual Derby-winning trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam who, on the surface, was the man who had it all. But, in reality, for many years he struggled day-to-day with his mental health. No doubt, when he started out, […]

FORMER Manchester United star Paul Pogba's positive testosterone test has been confirmed and he could face a four-year ban. The World Cup winner was provisionally suspended after failing a drugs test last month and current club Juventus will decide how to proceed with Pogba's contract. Meanwhile, Sheikh Jassim has reportedly revealed that he will not […]

MAURICIO POCHETTINO is the man Chelsea have chosen to take them back to the Champions League. But it's safe to say it's not all going to plan so far. The Blues' disastrous 22/23 season – despite significant investment from new owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital – saw the Blues finish 12th in the Premier […]

HARRY WINKS believes Leicester boss Enzo Maresca is one of the best coaches he has ever worked with. The Foxes midfielder, 27, joined in a £10million summer move from Tottenham where he has been since he was six. And he has already established himself as a key player helping the club top the Championship with […]

MICHAEL SMOLIK's career has been derailed by a brain tumour – just days before one of the biggest fights of his career. The German middleweight, who boasts a 5-2 professional record, was completely unaware of the potentially life-threatening growth in his brain. But he received the life-changing news after finally visiting a doctor following months […]

SIR ALEX Ferguson finally decided to retire from his glittering football career so he could spend more time with his beloved wife Cathy. The legendary Man Utd and Aberdeen boss paid a glowing tribute to his live-long love – who has died at the age of 84 – when he stepped away from the Old […]

ACE IMPACT was simply a fantastic winner of the Arc in Paris last weekend. He flew home like a rocket and reminded me of the great Dancing Brave the way he went past on the outside. He looks an exceptional horse and hopefully we get to see him next year in some big races in […]

TRIBUTES are pouring in following the death of Sir Alex Ferguson's beloved wife Cathy. Cathy, 84, married Manchester United great Alex in 1966 and the pair had been together ever since. A statement on behalf of the Ferguson family said: "We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing yesterday of Lady Cathy Ferguson, survived by […]

SIR Alex Ferguson is mourning the loss of his beloved wife Cathy. Throughout his career, she was always by his side as he conquered the world of football. Who was Sir Alex Ferguson's wife Cathy? Born Cathy Holding, she was known for being the wife of former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson. The couple first […]