There has been a large spread of money across the Royal Ascot card today, but the most eye-catching move is for Kaboo in the Windsor Castle Stakes, according to Betfred spokesman Matt Hulmes:
“The most eye-catching move though is for Kaboo in the Windsor Castle Stakes, who has been backed from 33/1 into 8/1 having never stepped foot on a racecourse.”
2.30pm Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2)
Twilight Gleaming 9/4 from 7/2
Quick Suzy 9/1 from 12/1
Illustrating 10/1 from 12/1
3.05pm Queen’s Vase (Group 2)
Dancing King 13/2 from 14/1
Kyprios 8/1 from 16/1
Law Of The Sea 16/1 from 25/1
3.40pm Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2)
Double Or Bubble 11/2 from 14/1
Champers Elysees 8/1 from 14/1
Parent’s Prayer 10/1 from 16/1
5.00pm Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap)
Astro King 13/2 from 12/1
Haqeeqy 15/2 from 10/1
Matthew Flinders 15/2 from 16/1
Brunch 10/1 from 16/1
5.35pm Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed)
Dig Two 8/1 from 10/1
Kaboo 8/1 from 33/1
Amazonian Dream 28/1 from 50/1
6.10pm Kensington Palace Handicap
Dreamloper 4/1 from 7/1
Ffion 8/1 from 16/1
Jonathan Caldwell claimed his maiden European Tour victory at the ground-breaking Scandinavian Mixed Hosted by Henrik & Annika on Sunday after the Clandeboye man produced a stunning birdie at the last to overcome the challenges of Adrian Otaegui and Alice Hewson.
It was a fitting finish to the co-sanctioned European Tour and Ladies European Tour event as Englishwoman Hewson had an opportunity coming down the home stretch to force a play-off with her male counter-part Caldwell.
The 37-year-old Caldwell had set the clubhouse target at 17 under after equalling the best round of the week with an eight under 64 – also the best round of the final day – which was rounded off in style thanks to a remarkable second shot from the rough for a tap-in closing birdie.
For Caldwell, who partnered Rory McIlroy while representing Britain and Ireland at the 2007 Walker Cup as an amateur, it is a life-changing victory having struggled to make his mark on the professional game for 13 years and even working part-time in a golf store to fund his European Tour dreams.
He became just the eighth Ulsterman to win on the European Tour, rising to 43rd in the Race to Dubai Rankings presented by Rolex in the process.
Speaking after his victory, the Bangor, Co. Down-born player said:
“My immediate feelings are probably a bit of disbelief if I’m to be honest, it’s been a dream of mine for quite a long time obviously. A lot of hard work goes into it so it hasn’t quite sunk in yet but hopefully more to come.
“In 2009 I played my first year, lost my card, played mini tours and Challenge Tour down the years, worked as well in a local golf store so it’s been a long road. But finally I’m here.
“I missed a short putt at 17 and didn’t know where I stood at that point and I said to my caddie let’s make birdie down the last. I hit a pretty poor tee shot and got away with a good lie and somehow managed to get it up to two feet and make the putt.
“It’s been a tremendous week, what they’ve don’t this week is fantastic. I hope we have more weeks like this, the golf course was tremendous, I played with some great girls this week. I got a fist pump from Annika when I came off the 18th green which was pretty incredible – probably the greatest ever women’s golfer so that was pretty special.
“The golf club at home will probably be going bonkers so put a tab on guys and go bonkers. My parents have been with me the whole way so I’m looking forward to talking to them.”
A Special Week
The Irish golfer, who shots rounds of 70, 67, 70 and 64, added:
“Obviously to win is special enough but to be doing the winning presentation there on the 18th green with Annika and Henrik – two absolute icons in the world of golf – is quite unbelievable to be honest.
“I’d made a lot of birdies this week so it was a matter of keeping the bogeys of the double-bogeys off the card or whatever it may be. I sort of tried to post a number in my mind. If I got it to 15 it would be a pretty good week but obviously I bettered that by two.
“I know if I play well enough I can contend. Those two weeks last year, seventh and fifth, were my two best previous results. I think in Italy I might have missed out by two or three shots and in a week’s golf that’s not a whole lot so I knew I could compete and give myself chances of winning on Sunday to win, it was just a matter of when are they going to come and can I take it.”
Sports play an integral role in Irish society.Nearly 50% of Ireland natives participate in a sport at least once a week. This percentage does not include the additional number of residents who consider themselves avid sports fans. With the largest population in Ireland, you are bound to find a surplus of sports fans walking the streets of Dublin or at the local bar. Some popular sports in the Dublin area include; boxing, equestrian, cricket, and golf, to name a few.
Top 4 Most Popular Sports in Dublin
Sports have an enchantment about them in that they can bring communities and the most unlikely of friends together. However, they can also create rivalries and stir hatred towards someone you have never met. However, there is just something about them that keeps people coming back time and again, and Dublin is a hotspot for sports fans.
Although there are many sports for locals and visitors to choose to experience or even participate in, here are four sports that top the popularity charts in Dublin:
Rugby
Dublin boasts its ability to produce some of Ireland’s finest rugby players. This is partially due to Dublin’s ability to meet the needs of determined, young, talented players and shape them into the skilled and seasoned players the community has come to know and love. Dublin is home to four provincial rugby teams; Leinster, Munster, Ulster, and Connacht.
Rugby began to take off in popularity around the 1860s and continued to grow into the early 1900s in Ireland. Although it is popular among the general Dublin population, Rugby’s popularity has struggled on the professional stage as other professional sports have taken the interests of the local consumers.
Soccer
Although soccer is considered “the world’s sport” and Europe is the most prominent soccer market in the world, it does not hold the title of overall most popular sport in Dublin. However, soccer does rank highest in participation among male participants vs. other sports.
Dublin is home to three Premier Division soccer teams and three First Division teams. There are also four teams in the Women’s National League that call Dublin home. Dublin is the home of the Football (soccer) Association of Ireland and has produced several talented players who have played at the international level.
Soccer is a sport that has continued to gain momentum throughout the world as its popularity increases. Some believe the sport has continued to grow because of its simple concept or because it is relatively inexpensive to play as it does not require much equipment. Either way, it remains one of the top sports in Dublin and doesn’t seem to be losing that title any time soon.
Hurling
Hurling is yet another sport in Dublin that has continued to gain momentum over the years. Hurling is considered to be one of the most skilled sports in the world and is admired for the fast pace at which it is played. Having been around for over 3,000 years, Hurling is noted as Ireland’s oldest sport.
This sport combines the skills of lacrosse, baseball, and field hockey to create a very high-paced, entertaining competition to observe. The female version of Hurling, called Camogie, was invented in 1903, with the first official competition taking place in 1904. Approximately 100,000 women across Ireland now play Camogie.
Gaelic Football
Considered the most popular sport in Dublin, Gaelic Football has roots dating back to the 1800s. Not to be confused with Rugby, Gaelic Football is played by advancing to one end of the field by kicking, bouncing, and running with the ball while the opposing team attempts to stop the advance. The objective of the sport is to advance to one end of the field and kick or hit the ball (similar to a volleyball) into the opposing team’s goal.
Gaelic Football has a scoring system similar to that of American Football or basketball in that a different number of points are awarded based on the type of goal scored. Three points are awarded when the ball is kicked into a netted goal (as in soccer), and one point is awarded when a goal is scored by kicking the ball over the crossbar between two upright posts (like a field goal in American Football).
It’s no wonder Gaelic Football is the top-ranked sport in Dublin; you get a little taste of all other sports mixed in one.
Conclusion
Each sport Dubliners have embraced brings a different style and skill set to the playing field. Rugby, Soccer, Hurling, and Gaelic Football have been around for centuries yet remain top choices for locals to follow. Sports are woven into Dublin’s society that it shouldn’t be a surprise for you to spot someone wearing their team’s jersey around every corner.
The going for day two of Royal Ascot is Good to Firm.
Chris Stickels, Ascot’s Clerk of the Course, said: “We put four millimetres of irrigation on the track last night.
“The forecast for today is a hot, dry day through racing and then we are expecting some thunderstorms building up later tonight and through tomorrow.”
Going Stick Readings at 8am:
Stands’ side: 8.3
Centre: 8.0
Far side: 8.2
Round: 7.8
Stalls:
Straight Course: Centre
Round Course: Inside
The running rail on the Round Course will be positioned approximately three yards out from approximately nine furlongs out to the Home Straight. This rail will remain in place until after racing on Wednesday.
Weather
Dry warm conditions forecast today then thunderstorms are forecast during the night and through Thursday and Friday. A little more settled with occasional showers for Saturday.
Non-Runners
2.30pm Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2)
8 Eve Lodge (Going)
3.05pm Queen’s Vase (Group 2)
15 Zinc White (Going)
3.40pm Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2)
5 Bounce The Blues (Going)
4.20pm Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1)
3 Lord North (Self Cert – Going)
The Republic of Ireland Women’s side produced an impressive display in their 2-0 loss to Iceland in an international friendly.
This Irish side pressed high, not giving their hosts time to settle, early in the game.
The Irish Women’s side looked the more dangerous inside the opening 10 minutes with Megan Connolly firing. Katie McCabe and Heather Payne provided width for the side while Denise O’Sullivan made impressive breaks from midfield.
Iceland responded with a couple of half chances but brave defending – particularly by Louise Quinn – ensured that they could not find a way through. Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan was fully alert between the posts.
On 31 minutes, Amber Barrett hooked a left-footed shot wide from just inside the penalty area. It was a positive sign of Ireland’s intent to shoot when within distance of the Iceland’s goal.
Iceland broke free five minutes later with Berglind Björg Þorvaldsdóttir but her shot was well dealt with by Brosnan. At the other end, Connolly forced a save from goalkeeper Rúnarsdóttir with a shot from distance.
Early in the second half, Iceland almost broke the deadlock when Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir got free inside the area. Brosnan put her off, however, before Diane Caldwell charged down a shot.
Iceland finally made the breakthrough with poor Irish defending assisting their effort. Þorvaldsdóttir pounced inside the area to poke the ball past Brosnan after breaking free from her marker to score the opening goal of the game.
The Republic of Ireland tried to find a way back into the game and substitute Jessica Ziu added a lot of speed. A brilliant strike from Karólína Lea Vilhjálmsdóttir then ended the contest as she secured a 2-0 victory for her side.
The Republic of Ireland will travel to Georgia in September for their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier.
“For a first match, it was good. I love playing tennis and competing is why you put in the hard work.”
Murray’s recent training had been slow and restricted as he was recovering from a hip injury. He was surprised by his performance as he felt he would not be able to compete properly at this competition.
The Scottish tennis player has had his career hampered by injuries in the last few years with him also suffering a ‘freak’ groin injury at the Miami Open in March.
Paire continued his poor run of form, only having won one game in 13 tournaments.
Murray will face much tougher opponents in his next game as he faces top seed Matteo Berrettini in the next round of Queen’s.
Also, in the interview, he was surprised to hear that he would be playing his next match tomorrow as he was hoping for a day off.
Some fans have applauded the new scheduling of the tournament, which allows internationals to be available more often.
It means that the United Rugby Championship’s players will be a huge draw.
Fans will get to see Siya Kolisi face-off against Josh Van Der Flier and Duane Vermuelen take on Munster’s Gavin Coombes.
Furthermore, teams will have the possibility to play to their full potential.
For example, Benetton missed a lot of their internationals for most of the Pro14 but have been on form in the Rainbow Cup, reaching the final.
Benetton will be able to perform at the level it is capable of during the United Rugby Championship as players like Paolo Garbisi will be available almost all the time.
However, other fans of the league were not so keen on the new expansion.
The one thing I really don't like about the new United Rugby Championship is the move away from full meritocracy in terms of Champions Cup qualification. You could have one team qualifying and another four or five places higher in the URC table not doing so.
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