The 20-year-old apprentice produced a stunning victory salute 50 metres before the winning post on Saturday as he rose in his irons, which drew the ire of the stewards. Kersley was handed a $750 fine for his celebration and a six-meeting ban for excessive whip use, an enforced break that will start after the Flemington twilight meeting on December 14. Stream over 50 sports Live & On-Demand with KAYO SPORTS on your TV, computer, mobile or tablet. Just $25/month, no lock-in contract. Get your 14-day free trial and start streaming instantly > Jockey Fred Kersley was fined for his early salute on Etah James in the Pakenham Cup. Picture: AAPSource:AAP But not even that penalty could wipe the smile off his face after he perfectly executed a pre-race plan to make the 2500m race a true staying test by putting early pressure on the leader Runaway, before holding on against the fast-finishing $2.20 favourite Secret Blaze. “I am a tall lad, I don't think I got that high, but I … [Read more...] about Pakenham Cup: Apprentice Fred Kersley pays price for celebrations upset win on Etah James
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Sancy rockets into frame for Magic Millions Classic after debut win
The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained filly has a million-dollar pedigree but failed to reach her reserve price at auction, passed in when the bidding stopped at $180,000. “She had a little bit of sesamoiditis, her X-rays weren’t perfect, but like all X-rays at yearling sales some don’t worry them but some you have to be careful about but she was one that it hasn’t effected her, touchwood, ever,” Peter Snowden said. Stream over 50 sports Live & On-Demand with KAYO SPORTS on your TV, computer, mobile or tablet. Just $25/month, no lock-in contract. Get your 14-day free trial and start streaming instantly > Sancy made a winning start to her career in the opener at Rosehill Gardens. Picture: Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images “She never went shin sore, she has been one hundred per cent sound the whole time we’ve had her. She is just a pleasure to work with. She’s got a good temperament. She is very kind and will do whatever you ask to … [Read more...] about Sancy rockets into frame for Magic Millions Classic after debut win
British Prime Minister Theresa May faces another coup attempt
Leader of the House of Commons Andrea Leadsom said she was resigning because she did not believe May’s Brexit plan delivered on voters’ decision to leave the European Union. Ms May is battling to stay in office amid demands she resign over Britain’s stalled departure from the bloc. Ms Leadsom has been a strong pro-Brexit force in the government. She delivered a stinging resignation letter to Ms May, signed in turquoise ink — the colour of the Brexit Party. She lashed Ms May for “uncomfortable compromises” and said she was “fundamentally opposed” to the latest bill. The resignation comes just a day before the European elections, which the UK is embarrassingly taking place despite the Brexit vote — because of a six month delay to Brexit until October 31 this year. Downing Street published a statement expressing disappointment with Ms Leadsom’s decision which said she had “served with distinction”. A spokesman said … [Read more...] about British Prime Minister Theresa May faces another coup attempt
EPL PIX: United back to winning ways, Arsenal clinch thriller
Lukaku double at Burnley gets United back to winning ways IMAGE: Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku shoots at goal. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Romelu Lukaku struck twice as Manchester United returned to winning ways after two successive Premier League losses with a 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday. But it was not all good news for Jose Mourinho, who received vocal backing from the United fans, as substitute Marcus Rashford was sent off in the 71st minute for pushing his forehead into Phil Bardsley's head. Lukaku opened the scoring in the 27th minute with a simple back-post header from an Alexis Sanchez cross and doubled the advantage just before the break from close range.United's French international Paul Pogba had a 69th-minute penalty saved by Burnley's former Manchester City keeper Joe Hart but despite the red card Mourinho's side hung on comfortably for their second win of the season. Lacazette seals points for Arsenal in thriller IMAGE: Arsenal's Alexandre … [Read more...] about EPL PIX: United back to winning ways, Arsenal clinch thriller
A masterclass from Kohli: Viv Richards, VVS Laxman laud Virat after match-winning innings in first T20I
Batting legend Vivian Richards has been mighty impressed with Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s “amazing” innings which helped the Men in Blue register an emphatic six-wicket win over West Indies in the first T20I.On Friday evening, Kohli brought the Hyderabad crowd to its feet as he bettered his personal best and scored an unbeaten 94 off just 50 deliveries to help India chase down 208-run target - their highest ever run-chase in the shortest format of the game. READ | Almost Famous: A life in cricket“Amazing. Just amazing,” tweeted Richards as he saw Kohli orchestrate a historic chase for India at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. One of the great aspects about Kohli’s inning on Friday was he was not in his elements for most part of his knock. Top edges, inside edges, misjudgment of shots, nearly dragging the ball back on, or arguing with the umpires for no-balls (for height) and wides -- the 31-year-old … [Read more...] about A masterclass from Kohli: Viv Richards, VVS Laxman laud Virat after match-winning innings in first T20I