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List of runners in the 2020 Cheltenham Gold Cup

Returning champ Al Boum Photo is one of 12 runners in the 2020 Cheltenham Gold Cup.
3.30pm Bulmers Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1), 3m 2f 70y
1 Al Boum Photo (FR) 8 11 10 W. P. Mullins IRE Mrs J. Donnelly P. Townend
2 Bristol de Mai (FR) 9 11 10 Nigel Twiston-Davies Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Daryl Jacob
3 Chris’s Dream (IRE) 8 11 10 Henry de Bromhead IRE Robcour Aidan Coleman
4 Clan des Obeaux (FR) 8 11 10 Paul Nicholls Mr&Mrs P.K.Barber,G.Mason,Sir A Ferguson Harry Cobden
5 Delta Work (FR) h,ts 7 11 10 Gordon Elliott IRE Gigginstown House Stud
6 Elegant Escape (IRE) 8 11 10 Colin Tizzard Mr J. P. Romans Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
7 Kemboy (FR) 8 11 10 W. P. Mullins IRE Kemboy/Brett Graham/Ken Sharp Syndicate Mr P. W. Mullins
8 Lostintranslation (IRE) ts 8 11 10 Colin Tizzard Taylor & O’Dwyer Robbie Power
9 Monalee (IRE) 9 11 10 Henry de Bromhead IRE Mr Barry Maloney Rachael Blackmore
10 Presenting Percy ts 9 11 10 Patrick G. Kelly IRE Philip J. Reynolds Davy Russell
10 Real Steel (FR) 7 11 10 W. P. Mullins IRE Sullivan Bloodstock Limited
12 Santini p 8 11 10 Nicky Henderson Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes Nico de Boinville
The great Best Mate (2002, 2003, 2004) is the most recent horse to successfully defend the Bulmers Cheltenham Gold Cup and Al Boum Photo is likely to head straight to Cheltenham following a convincing victory in a G3 chase at Tramore on 1 January, just as he did in 2019.
Mullins accounts for four of the 16 Irish-trained entries in total, with Al Boum Photo joined by his G1 Punchestown Gold Cup conqueror Kemboy, Bellshill and Real Steel.
Ireland’s challenge also includes multiple G1 winners Delta Work (Gordon Elliott) , as well as 2018 G1 RSA Insurance Novices’ Chase victor Presenting Percy (Pat Kelly), who started the 100/30 favourite in 2019 when finishing eighth.
No current trainer has enjoyed more success in the Bulmers Cheltenham Gold Cup than Paul Nicholls, thanks to the triumphs of See More Business (1999), Kauto Star and Denman (2008). The Ditcheat handler has two entries in 2020 – last year’s fifth Clan Des Obeaux, who captured the G1 King George VI Chase for a second time at Kempton Park on Boxing Day, and Frodon, who scored a memorable success in the 2019 G1 Ryanair Chase under Bryony Frost.
Lostintranslation (Colin Tizzard) was pulled up behind Clan Des Obeaux at Kempton Park and has since undergone a wind operation, but had impressed previously when narrowly outgunning Bristol de Mai (Nigel Twiston-Davies) in the G1 Betfair Chase at Haydock Park in November.
The Bulmers Cheltenham Gold Cup
Grade 1, £625,000 Total Prize Fund. 3.30pm, Cheltenham, Friday, March 13, 2020. Three miles, two and a half furlongs (3m 2f 70y). For 5yo+ who are allotted a rating of 130 or more by the BHA Head of Handicapping following a review of the horses entered and after taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation. Horses who are not qualified for a rating in GB, IRE or FR may also be entered & such horses may be eligible providing the Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day prior to confirmation would merit a minimum rating of 130 (the decision of the BHA Head of Handicapping shall be final). Weights: 5yo 11st 8lb, 6yo+ 11st 10lb. Allowances: mares 7lb. Entries closed Tuesday, January 7 (31 entries), scratchings’ deadline Tuesday, February 11, £31,250 supplementary entry stage & six-day confirmation stage Saturday, March 7. Final 48-hour declaration stage, 10.00am, Wednesday, March 11 Maximum number of runners – 24.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Times and Dates for Main Events

With just over 6 months to the greatest spectacle in the world the Olympic Games the schedule has been released with times and dates of the events.

The games themselves will take place from the 24th of July to the 9th of August. In total 33 sports and 339 events will take place over that 17 day period.

The games themselves will begin two days before the opening ceremony on July 22nd. Softball and women’s football will kick off proceedings. Rowing and archery will take centre stage on the 24th which is also the day of the opening ceremony. The ceremony will begin 12 midday Irish time and finish at 3pm. We will now take you through the remaining 16 days and pick out the events which you may be interested in watching.

Day 1: Saturday 25th of July 2020

Women’s 10 metres air rifle will have the honour of receiving the first gold medal of the games. Other events that take place will include cycling, archery, fencing, judo, taekwondo and weightlifting. The men’s cycling road race also takes places, as well 22 different across table tennis, shooting, judo, badminton, gymnastics and tennis. It promises to be a thrilling day.

Day 2: Sunday 26th of July 2020

History will be made on Sunday the 26th of July as skateboarding makes it’s debut in the Olympics. The action gets underway at the Ariake Urban Sports Park from 1am Irish time, Judo all takes place with the reigning champions from Kosovo Majilinda Kelmendi hoping to retain her crown she won in Rio in 2016. Action gets underway 02.30am Irish time. Swimming also takes centre stage with the 400 metres and 100 metres breaststroke up for grabs. Action gets underway 02.30 Irish time.

Day 3: Monday 27th of July 2020

Swimming takes place on Monday with Kate Ledecky in the Women’s 400m freestyle final . Action commences at 02.30am Irish time.

Day 4: Tuesday 28h of July 2020

Softball and baseball take centre stage on Tuesday as it makes it’s return to the Olympics. United States have won all three previous gold medals. The softball final takes place at the Yokohoma Baseball Stadium at 12 midday. Dressage is another event many will want to watch, Isabel Worth is the one to watch here, she has 6 gold medals and 4 silver the most in dressage Olympic history, The event gets underway at 9.30 am Irish time at Equestrian Park.

Day 5: Wednesday 29th of July 2020

Surfing will make its Olympic debut on the Wednesday. Olympic medals will be up for grabs for the world’s best surfers. The competition will take place over 4 days, the top two in each go through to the next round. Action commences at the Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach. Also on day 5 Basketball takes centre stage. Again it’s the first time to be played in the Olympics and it will be a 3 X 3 event. Action takes place at the Aomi Urban Sportspark.

Day 6: Thursday 30th of July

More swimming is down for decision on Thursday with the men’s 100 metre freestyle final. Action gets underway 02.30am Irish time at the Tokyo Aquatics centre. Gymnastics also takes centre stage with Simone Biles looking to win another gold medal.

Day 7: Friday 31st of July

Friday starts with swimming and the women’s 100 metres freesytle. Two defending champions will battle it out just like they did in Rio when they couldn’t be separated. They both recorded times of 52.70 second an Olympic record. Action gets underway 02.30am Friday. Mo Farah also runs in the 10,000 metres in what is likley to be his last Olympic Games. He is going for the treble having won gold at the last two Olympic games. Action gets underway 11am Irish time. Judo also takes centre stage. Teddy Riner a legend in this event, a gold medal will take him to 3 gold medals. It begins at 9am Irish time at the Nippon Budokan.

Day 8: Saturday 1st of August

No fewer than 21 gold medals up for grabs on Super Saturday. Swimming takes centre stage with the men’s 100 metre butterfly final. This begins at 02.30am Irish time. Also down for decision is the women’s 100 metres sprint final. This is a race everyone watches. The Jamaican’s have a strong hand with Elaine Thompson and Shelly Ann Pryce. Action gets underway at 11am on Saturday.

Day 9: Sunday 2nd of August

Usain Bolt has departed the scene which leaves for a new champion for the first time in 16 years in the 100 metres men’s sprint event. Christian Coleman and Noel Lyles are the two many think can claim the gold. Action gets underway on Sunday at 11am.

Day 10: Monday 3rd of August

Badminton is down for decision on Monday. Malaysian Lee Chong Wei is surely a contender and is great to see him returning after a battle with cancer. Lin Dan from China could also have a big say. The singles final takes place 12 midday on Monday at the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza. Gymnastics also takes place at this venue with the men’s rings finals and women’s floor exercises final. Action commences at 12 midday also.

Day 11: Tuesday 4th of August

Jason Kenny looks to add to his personal haul of Olympic medals in the men’s team sprint final. He has won 6 Olympic gold as well as a silver medal. The final of the team sprint final takes places at 12 midday. The women’s 200 metres final also takes place with the impressive Allyson Felix. She has 6 gold medals and will be looking to beat Usain Bolts medal haul of 8. The 200 metre final takes place at 11am at the Olympic Stadium.

Day 12: Wednesday 5th of August

Plenty of action on the Wednesday, with sailing, men’s 200 metres final, men’s weightlifting, women’s 10 k marathon, swimming, equestrian jumping, artisitic swimming duets finals, women’s heptathlon and skateboarding.

Day 13: Thursday 6th of August

Women’s diving takes place, with the 10 metres platform semi-finals as well the final that evening. The men’s 10 k marathon swim also happens, as well at the 110m men’s hurdles. This is due to start 6am Irish time. The women’s football bronze medal match kicks off at 9am Thursday morning, while the men’s hockey final begins at 11am. Karate and Sport Climbing will also take place. Karate will make it’s debut at the Olympics on home soil in Japan. There are 3 weight categories for each gender, for the men 67kg, 75kg and 75kg +, for the women 55kg, 61kg and 61+ kg. Sport Climbing also makes it debut at the Olympics. Jakob Schubert is the name in terms of men’s Sport Climbing you may know he has 3 world titles as well as 20 World Cup medal. In ladies Sport Climbing Slovenian Janja Garnbert is a name you will be hearing about at the games she won World Championship in Bouldering and Combined in 2018. The men’s Sport Climbing final begins at 9.30am,

Day 14: Friday 7th of August

Friday looks like a superb day, if you have plans cancel them now ! The women’s 400m and 4 x 100 m relay is down for decision, while the gold medal is up for grabs in the women’s football competition. Germany won the competition in RIO. The women’s football final kicks off a 3am Irish time. The women’s hockey final also takes place. Netherlands once again look the team to beat having won the World Cup final in London 6-0 beating our very own Ireland. The final takes places on Friday morning at 11am. Women’s beach volleyball also takes place. Action commences on Friday at 2am.

Day 15: Saturday 8th of August

The men’s gold medal is up for grabs in the men’s basketball event. USA will once again be the team to beat. Le Bron James has said he would like to play at the games. USA have won the title at the last three games in Beijing, London and RIO. The final gets underway at 3.30 am at the Saitama Super Arena. The baseball final takes places in the men’s’ category also on Satuday at the Yokohoma Stadium. Cuba have been in the last five finals and look sure to be there again, USA, South Korea and Japan also all look to challenge. The gold medal match begins at 11am.

Day 16: Sunday 9th of August

The final day of the games will see the Closing Ceremony at 12 midday Irish time. However, there is plenty of action before that. The men’s marathon will take place, with RIO 2016 gold medalist Eliud Kipchoge looking to make it back to back. Mo Farah could challenge him though.

Climate Change Impacts on Hurley Stick Production

Just as we gear up to the 2020 All Ireland hurling championship over 100 of the world’s leading experts in climate change, agriculture and food security converged in NUI Galway.

The week-long International Conference on ‘Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security – Where is the cutting edge?’ The Conference was co-hosted by the NUI Galway Plant and AgriBiosciences Research Centre and the global research program.

The Conference delegates from around the globe identified portfolios of Climate Smart Agriculture practices and innovations for decarbonising agricultural systems to provide food and bioresources for an expanding global population. The delegates discussed approaches for improving the resilience of agriculture and smallholder livelihoods in developing countries to climate change.

With support from the GAA, the international delegation of climate change scientists were given a presentation on the history and development of Gaelic games. The presentation was hosted in Pearse Stadium by Galway football legend, and current Connacht Provincial Games Manager, John Tobin. The scientists were taught some of the skills involved in Ireland’s native sports by local athletes and took part in a poc fada competition.

NUI Galway agricultural economist, Kevin Kilcline explained how almost half a million hurleys are produced in Ireland each year. The delegation heard how hurley sticks have been made from ash trees by craftsmen since before the recorded history of Ireland. Due to the problems with sourcing healthy ash trees for hurleys, the GAA has approved a wood-free, synthetic carbon-fibre hurley, which the group compared on the pitch to the wooden versions made from ash. The GAA stars and NUI Galway scientists explained how the best hurleys can only be made from the ash tree, which is now threatened by the ash dieback fungal disease. As ash dieback is affected by temperature changes, it provided a good example of how our national sport can potentially be impacted by climate change.

In recent weeks, the Mauna Loa Atmospheric Research Observatory in Hawai’i recorded its first-ever carbon dioxide (CO2) reading in excess of 410 parts per million. NUI Galway’s Mace Head Atmospheric Research Station has also recently been recording CO2 readings over 410 parts per million. Dr Peter McKeown, coordinator of the inter-disciplinary Masters (MSc) degree in Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security associated with NUI Galway’s Plant and AgriBiosciences Research Centre, highlighted that children born today will likely never live in a world with CO2 levels below 400 parts per million.

The last time Earth had such levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide was about three million years ago. Back then, global average temperatures over long periods of time were estimated to be about 3.6 to 5.2 degrees warmer than it is today, and the planet may now be headed in that direction.

While the conference was focused on the impact of climate change on agriculture and food security, it also highlighted global warming and extreme weather effects due to climate change will impact on all sectors of society in the years ahead. For instance, climate change will affect the geographic distribution of pests and diseases (of humans, animals and plants), with some diseases becoming more widespread, while others may become less prevalent. Global temperature increases have also affected the spread of ash dieback disease and emerald ash borer beetles, both of which represent significant threats to the security of European ash woodlands and forestry.

Professor Charles Spillane, Head of the Plant and AgriBiosciences Research Centre at NUI Galway, said: The impacts of climate change on the predicted spread and distribution of ash dieback disease across Europe are being analysed, in conjunction with plant breeding efforts to identify naturally occurring genes that can be hybridised to make ash trees that are resistant to ash dieback.”

The World’s Most Watched Sporting Events

Although sports fans throughout the United States are pinned to their televisions every time their favorite team is playing, at home or away, it might come as a shock to hear that the rest of the world just doesn’t view things in the same way.

In fact, US sports are not top on the list anywhere else in the world so you might be in for a shock when you learn just which sporting events were the most watched ever. Bear in mind that football as we know it is only football here at home. To the rest of the civilized world, football is what we call soccer in the United States.

Following is a rundown on the most watched sporting events ever so you can see just how ‘unpopular’ American sports are on a global level. However, there is always margin for error because of the questionable accuracy in polling within various nations. Also, when comparing notes, these top positions do vary from one news agency to the next, but even so, what’s a position or two in the top ten when you are talking about a billion viewers globally? It’s hard to wrap your head around that, isn’t it? One billion people tuned in all at the same moment to watch that winning play – now that’s impressive!

Betting advice with omegatipsters.com could provide interest when watching the matches. According to Zach Mcphail, CEO of RealBookies, “It’s difficult to know exactly how many people are watching a sporting event because the polling firms simply take a random sampling of people to call and also, few people actually answer phones anymore! In fact, few people even have home phone lines because everyone has a cell phone. Those who answer online polls are probably not the same people who would be placing offshore bets so it’s hard to say if those numbers are accurate. I believe it would be more accurate to ask a bookie which games got the heaviest action and then you could have a much more realistic assessment as to how many people were actually watching the game.”

5. FIFA Confederations Cup

Since the FIFA Confederation Cup championship games are held every four years, they are eagerly awaited by fans around the world. It is estimated that for each of those games since 1992 (when they began!) about one billion people tune in to watch via cable networks when the championships roll around every fourth year.

4. Super Bowl XLVI

It is not unusual to hear network analysts stating that the reason so many viewers tune into the Super Bowl each year is for the halftime show. With such top billed stars as Janet Jackson (and her infamous wardrobe fiasco) and her brother (different years) Michael headlining the event, it’s easy to see how people could think that. Then there was Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, The Who and the list goes on and on. Although this particular Super Bowl only had a viewing of 111 million people, that’s pretty amazing considering that most of the world doesn’t even know what football American style really is!

3. ICC Cricket World Cup Championship

In the United States there are few people left who really appreciate the game of cricket and probably fewer yet have even heard of it outside a romantic novel. However, throughout Europe and elsewhere around the world it is still a highly popular sport watched by millions. In 2011 the matchup between bitter and long-time rivals India and Pakistan was viewed live by almost a billion people, if not more. It’s hard to say if positions 4 and 5 should be reversed due to just how close those numbers are, but even so, a billion viewers is quite impressive for a game we know little about over here.

2. 2008 Beijing – The Olympics

Many analysts believe that the 2008 Olympics was probably the most viewed sporting event ever simply because people from all over the globe were watching to see how their athletes fared. It’s hard to say exactly how many people watched any one event but it is known that at least 600 million tuned into the opening ceremonies.

1. FIFA World Cup

So, here we see FIFA again in the top 5. Since this championship is held every four years and has done so since 1930, it is not unimaginable to see how it could take the number one spot as the most viewed sporting event ever. In fact, year after year it tops the roster with the 2010 game between The Netherlands and Spain capturing a viewing audience of an estimated 700 million viewers.

While some analysts have these rankings up or down by a number or two, it is the opinion of most that this list is fairly accurate. The one ‘amazing’ point is that American football made the grade at all, but with a sport that is as popular at home as this one, there are enough people Stateside to bring those numbers up. It will be interesting to watch how these ranking evolve as the years go by. Even so, don’t expect much from American sports events on a global viewing level.

List of Premiership football matches live on Premier Sports

We have a full list of live premiership football matches that will be live on Premier sports, these include Liverpool v Southampton.

Premier Sports has confirmed its 3pm TV picks for Premier League season through February live and exclusive to Irish customers.

Liverpool v Southampton, 3pm 1st February 2020.

 

 

The Best Apps for Keeping Up-to-Date on Tennis

Tennis is by far my favorite sport, and I have been looking for a way to get the best app for all the scores, rankings, and news with a simple swipe of my finger. It’s not always easy to keep up with everything new in tennis thanks to my busy lifestyle, so I wanted to find a way to follow tennis tournaments that are heading my way, as well as events like the US Open, WTA, Indian Wells, and ATP.

In the process of scouring the internet, I came across a website called AppGrooves. There, I found a list of the top 10 best apps for following tennis (I’ll link it below for your own use). I began to investigate, and sure enough, there are actually really great apps for keeping up with tennis. All I have to do is check my phone and voila – everything is there! I decided that I’d create my own small review below, giving you all of the most important details in a more efficient format so you won’t have to go digging through apps like I did.

Best 10 Tennis Apps by AppGrooves

Tennis 24 – Rating: 4.6, Downloads: 100K

You can find tennis scores, highlights, and statistics from tennis matches around the world with Tennis 24. I would recommend this to anyone who really loves tennis and wants a good overview of what’s been happening in their favorite sport. You’re able to access 2,000 tournaments with precise, live information on various matches, so you’ll never be left wondering what you might have missed. Plus, you can set up custom alerts so whenever something important happens in a match, you will know right away.

 

Keep in mind that if you are looking for an app that is visually stunning, Tennis 24 may not be exactly what you’re looking for. However, it does have amazing live coverage and in-depth information on every aspect of the sport, so I really doubt you’ll be distracted by its overall appearance.

 

Pros: Coverage of 2,000 tournaments, an excellent resource for a general tennis overview, customizable alerts.

Cons: Not the most beautiful layout.

Overall: A good resource for keeping up with tennis as long as you don’t mind the underwhelming appearance.

Live Tennis Rankings – Rating: 4.8, Downloads: 10K

With Live Tennis Rankings, just as the name suggests, you can get live tennis scores and tennis rankings whenever you want, including in-depth information about various players! You can find a schedule of players and their games for the next four weeks, so you know exactly who is playing and when. Not to mention, the user-friendly design makes it easy to navigate through the app and discover projections for the upcoming weeks’ rankings. If you have a particular player or game you are looking forward to, you can even bookmark and save them to see updates about progress and scores.

 

If you are looking for a tennis app specifically to access live tennis scores, you’ll enjoy Live Tennis Rankings because of their extensive amount of information available! Just be aware that some users have found that the app occasionally takes a little time to load the new scores. This doesn’t affect the app’s ability to function; you just have to wait a couple of extra seconds for everything to fully load.

 

Pros: Live scores and player updates. You can see game assignments up to a month in advance.

Cons: Can sometimes take a while to load.

Overall: Great for finding out about players and when games are scheduled, but it may take a little while to load on occasion.

Tennis TV – Rating: 4.5, Downloads: 100K

What’s great about Tennis TV is that it has a clean and intuitive design that provides live tennis scores and highlights in one place. You can find replays of any match you want and watch them at your convenience. You’ll also discover lots of videos and facts from Tennis TV to keep you in-the-know about your favorite sport. Plus, you’re able to watch replays of classic matches from an archive with famous players like Federer and Nadal. If you want additional content, you can pay for a subscription that gives you access to tons of extras, including bonus footage. If that’s not what you’re into, you can still watch plenty of free videos and get statistics on your favorite games and players!

 

Something to be aware of: some users have found that, although you can watch videos on your phone, you are unable to stream live tennis matches to a television. That being said, the app does allow you to watch tennis anywhere you go, so as long as you’re fine with watching from your mobile device, you’ll have no problems.

 

Pros: Live tennis coverage you can watch on your mobile device, game facts, and highlight clips.

Cons: The inability to stream directly to a television.

Overall: You can catch all of the live tennis coverage you could possibly want, you are just limited to watching on your mobile device only.

 

Conclusion

 

If you’re a tennis fan like me, you want a way to keep up with your favorite sport that also fits into your busy lifestyle. Apps are a great way to stay in-the-know about games, scores, and players right from the palm of your hand. The apps I’ve listed above are all my personal favorites for keeping up with tennis, so I highly recommend you check them out!

Petition started to reintroduce GAA across Video Game Platforms

The last game involving Gaelic and Hurling was released in 2007.

The Irish GAA Banter Facebook page are calling for widespread signatures on a petition to release a GAA video game for 2017.

The movement is gaining strength by the day, and has actually already garnered over 2,000 signatures, with many more expected to give their backing over the coming weeks.

The official request on behalf of the GAA Banter Page is for ‘A Hurling & Football Ps4 & Xbox 1 Game made by EA Sports.’

The petition, with 2,000 signatures listed, has already been lodged to EA’s UK based offices, with the following message explaining their request in full:

‘We the Irish people would appreciate if you would consider making a GAA game, it would outsell the likes of Fifa 17 in Ireland on both Xbox and Playstation platforms and would also have a very strong market in the United Kingdom, United States of America and Australia.
Thanks for your time,
People of Ireland‘

Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the entire effort, however, is the PS4 game cover which has been created:

Source: GAA Banter Page

While the initiative is spreading more out of hope than expectation, the likelihood of any form of reaction from EA seems hugely unlikely for a couple of reasons.

First of all, there have been a number of GAA games released in the past, the most notable of which was 2005’s aptly titled ‘Gaelic Games Football‘, a genuine contender for worst PlayStation game of all time.

Needless to say, the game flopped, and a concerted effort to revitalise the franchise fell flat in 2007.

Additionally, Rugby fans the world over have heard their pleas for an EA Sports-produced game fall on deaf ears for almost ten years now.

But, as they say, if you don’t ask…

 

Kent Farrington wins 2019 Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen

American Kent Farrington won the 2019 Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen, Germany, riding Gazelle, ahead of Germany’s Daniel Deusser riding Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z and Britain’s Ben Maher with Explosion W in third.

Over 40,000 spectators attended the second Major of 2019 in the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping at Aachen, a show inaugurated in 1898 and steeped in equestrian history.

The opening round of the competition delivered only seven clears, which included Kent Farrington, Kevin Staut from France and Swiss rider Martin Fuchs. Fellow Swiss rider Steve Guerdat completed with an unlucky four faults but progressed through to round two with his super-fast time.

A revised and equally imposing course welcomed the 18 successful pairings to round two. Despite a precise clear from Guerdat, his earlier four faults ruled him out of the jump-off.  Farrington and six others produced faultless rounds that took them to the final stage of one of show jumping’s most prestigious Majors.

Despite valiant efforts from the first four combinations, the arena was treated to its first triple clear by Farrington in a time of 43.98 seconds. With only two riders to go, Germans Daniel Deusser and Simone Blum, the home fans were hoping for a home victory. Farrington proved unbeatable, however, as Blum had one pole down and Deusser stopped the clock 0.37 seconds slower than the American’s time.

Farrington said of the win:

“This is the best win. You have the best riders on the best horses and this is one of the most prestigious events we have in our sport. The history of winners here is filled with the best riders in the world and I’m very proud to join them.”

Ireland’s Darragh Kenny, who has been in excellent form on the Global Champions Tour in recent weeks, finished in fifth place with Babalou 41.

The CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ in Canada in September is the next Major in the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping.

The 2019 Rolex Grand Prix Result

1. Kent Farrington (USA) riding Gazelle.
2. Daniel Deusser (GER) riding Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z.
3. Ben Maher (GBR) riding Explosion W.
4. Simone Blum (GER) riding DSP Alice.
5. Darragh Kenny (IRL) riding Babalou 41.

The Sports and Popular outdoor hobbies among Canadians

Leisure pastime in every region depends on many factors. For instance, climate and weather, national habits and traditions as well as particular trends in each particular period. The Canadians are a very active and sport-addicted nation.

The citizens of this Northern country are known for being active and mobile. For this reason, probably, they are not eager to have tight friendly relationships. Thus, on Friday night, it is quite typical for them to go out with colleagues from the office or the partners in sports. However, there are those who prefer spending a quiet evening at home enjoying the Canadian Native Casinos which offer thrilling games or maybe having a bet on hockey games.

At the top of Canadian sports, undoubtedly, there is hockey. Within the period from early autumn till late spring, all the country is submerged in this sports. There is nothing surprising as hockey was invented in Canada.

 

Though, the Canadians are not only spending their free in bars and cafes, cinemas or malls. Plentiful sport activities are acknowledged and spread among them.

Top Active Pastimes of Canadians

  1. Camping

In Canada, there are lots of locations where tourists may arrive for camping. Modern facilities are equipped with hot water as well as various gadgets for a comfortable stay. Many of them are located in picturesque regions near rivers, lakes or mountains. There are diverse tours: for those who prefer wandering through the wild and for those who would rather choose well-trodden paths.

However, this pastime has some flaws as there are lots of irritating insects and mosquitos, especially at the North. Besides, bears are dangerous, thus, it is necessary to be cautious.

  1. Backpacking and hiking

It is the level of tourism next to camping. Canada is a great state the nature of which fascinates with its beauty and intactness. Such activity requires thorough preparation: from a well-thought set of shoes and clothes till maps with detailed routes. In order not to get lost, injured or cold, everything shall be arranged in advance.

  1. Rafting and canoe

Beginners shall better start with swimming in lakes. Those who have got some experience still should keep in groups and swim close to river benches.

 

  1. Fishing

Canada is rich in various water bodies. Thus, it is a paradise for the fans of fishing. Though, each province has got its own rules and regulations applicable to fishing.

  1. Golf and tennis

Mostly, these are the hobbies of the cities and country clubs. Like horse riding which is most popular in the western regions of Canada.

  1. Skating

It is the leader among winter hobbies of the Canadians. There are plentiful rinks in each city. Besides, lots of citizens love skating on the frozen rivers and lakes.

It is quite obvious that the geographical position of Canada has greatly influenced the activities to which people devote their free time. They are mostly active as lazy activities will not keep them warm under the weather conditions in this state. The only alternative is a cozy evening at home with a favorite game or in a bar with friends.

5 Things Pro Race Car Drivers Should Have

Being a pro race car driver can be fun and exciting but there are some risks. If you get into an accident, there is a chance that you’re going to get seriously injured. You cannot take these risks without protecting yourself. The good news is that you can solve this problem by equipping yourself with the right gear. There are numerous things that all race car drivers should have. Within this guide, you’re going to learn about the five things all professional race car drivers should have.

 

Helmet

 

First and foremost, you should do everything possible to protect your brain and head. This is why you’ll want to buy a helmet. With a helmet, you’ll be able to protect yourself if you get into an accident. The helmet will provide your head with shielding. With that being said, you should buy a good helmet. Make sure that it sits securely so that it is going to provide you with the maximum level of protection.

 

Microphone

 

While you’re at it, you’ll want to buy a good microphone. You’ll need to communicate with your team. They’ll provide you with tips for beating your opponents. Therefore, you should obtain a reliable microphone. This will ensure that you’re able to remain in contact with your team without any hiccups.  If you’re looking to take a gamble, you should take advantage of the slot deposit pulsa. Don’t gamble on your microphone.

 

Fire Resistant Suit

 

Ultimately, a crash could result in a vehicle fire. If that happens, you’ll need to escape the vehicle as quickly as possible. You’ll also want to make sure that you’re wearing a fire-resistant suit. This will make a big difference. This type of suit is not going to burn quickly. Therefore, you’ll have extra time to escape the automobile. You should never drive a professional race car without a fire-resistant suit. It could save your life.

 

Safety Harness

 

One of the biggest forms of protection race car drivers have at their disposal is a safety harness. There are several options to choose from but most drivers agree that the 5-point safety harness is by far the best. The 5-point harness is designed from nylon and comes with durable shoulder pads, a quick-release mechanism, and a lap belt. Most professional drivers opt to have their safety harness customized to ensure the perfect fit and highest level of safety.

 

Gloves

 

Finally, you should make sure that you’re wearing gloves. When it comes to improving your performance out there on the track, gloves will make a big difference. With the right gloves, you’ll have a better grip on the steering wheel. This will ensure that you’ll remain in control at all times. Simultaneously, you should know that gloves are going to provide you with an extra layer of protection. When you wear fire-resistant gloves, your hands will be protected to the fullest.

 

Ultimately, all professional race car drivers should wear gloves. Otherwise, they’re going to get injured and there will be nothing they can do about it.

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