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Leader Live
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Merchant overcomes wide draw for King George V glory
Drawn in stall 20, Marquand had chosen to drop in behind horses while Ryan Moore on Serious Contender, who was also posted out wide, opted to go forward. Moore was still in front as they entered the final furlong but Merchant picked up well to defy an 8lb rise for winning at York last time out and justify 3-1 favouritism by a length, with Pantile Warrior a further neck back in third. 'It was difficult to watch because all I was watching was the time per furlong and they set off like scalded cats,' said Haggas. 'I then thought they hadn't gone fast enough because in every race this week on the round track, they've gone so fast and everything has come off the speed. 'He was plenty far back and I knew when he turned for home he'd be able to sit a bit, I knew he'd come home. I was really pleased with him. 'You hope (they are good enough). He's clearly progressive and I'm afraid I don't know how far he will go. It's extremely exciting.' Arabian Story provided Saeed bin Suroor with a 40th Royal Ascot winner in a dramatic finish to the Britannia Stakes. Having just the fourth run of his life and his first on turf, the 15-2 chance had to be brave under Oisin Murphy. La Botte and Fearnot both threw down late challenges but it was Arabian Story who prevailed by a neck and a head. Bin Suroor said: 'We took him to Dubai and physically he improved a lot. He always works well in the morning and I said to Oisin keep him handy and he gave him a great ride. Oisin is the best – he is world-class and one of the best around. 'He is still improving and it was only his second race in the UK. We'll have to maybe find a Group race for him now and Oisin said he is definitely a Group horse. 'He's good at the mile but he could go further, maybe up to a mile and a quarter.' Never So Brave, trained by the now-retired Sir Michael Stoute in his early days, then provided Murphy with a double in the Buckingham Palace Stakes. Now with Andrew Balding, the 4-1 favourite positively shot clear once a gap appeared on the rail and triumphed by two and a quarter lengths. Akkadian Thunder ran on for second, with Holguin a further two and a quarter lengths back in third. It was Balding's 13th winner at the meeting and he said: 'He's a really lovely horse and I think gelding him over the winter has helped him and improved him. 'Sir Michael always had a high opinion of him and he ran here in the Jersey Stakes last year, so I think he was probably a Group horse in a handicap today. 'He settled well today and I think the key is to get him to relax early in his races. He has an excellent turn of foot when you can get him to do that.'
South Wales Argus
17 hours ago
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Merchant overcomes wide draw for King George V glory
Drawn in stall 20, Marquand had chosen to drop in behind horses while Ryan Moore on Serious Contender, who was also posted out wide, opted to go forward. Moore was still in front as they entered the final furlong but Merchant picked up well to defy an 8lb rise for winning at York last time out and justify 3-1 favouritism by a length, with Pantile Warrior a further neck back in third. 'It was difficult to watch because all I was watching was the time per furlong and they set off like scalded cats,' said Haggas. 'I then thought they hadn't gone fast enough because in every race this week on the round track, they've gone so fast and everything has come off the speed. 'He was plenty far back and I knew when he turned for home he'd be able to sit a bit, I knew he'd come home. I was really pleased with him. 'You hope (they are good enough). He's clearly progressive and I'm afraid I don't know how far he will go. It's extremely exciting.' Arabian Story provided Saeed bin Suroor with a 40th Royal Ascot winner in a dramatic finish to the Britannia Stakes. Having just the fourth run of his life and his first on turf, the 15-2 chance had to be brave under Oisin Murphy. La Botte and Fearnot both threw down late challenges but it was Arabian Story who prevailed by a neck and a head. Bin Suroor said: 'We took him to Dubai and physically he improved a lot. He always works well in the morning and I said to Oisin keep him handy and he gave him a great ride. Oisin is the best – he is world-class and one of the best around. 'He is still improving and it was only his second race in the UK. We'll have to maybe find a Group race for him now and Oisin said he is definitely a Group horse. 'He's good at the mile but he could go further, maybe up to a mile and a quarter.' Never So Brave, trained by the now-retired Sir Michael Stoute in his early days, then provided Murphy with a double in the Buckingham Palace Stakes. Now with Andrew Balding, the 4-1 favourite positively shot clear once a gap appeared on the rail and triumphed by two and a quarter lengths. Akkadian Thunder ran on for second, with Holguin a further two and a quarter lengths back in third. It was Balding's 13th winner at the meeting and he said: 'He's a really lovely horse and I think gelding him over the winter has helped him and improved him. 'Sir Michael always had a high opinion of him and he ran here in the Jersey Stakes last year, so I think he was probably a Group horse in a handicap today. 'He settled well today and I think the key is to get him to relax early in his races. He has an excellent turn of foot when you can get him to do that.'
Powys County Times
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Merchant overcomes wide draw for King George V glory
Tom Marquand extricated himself from a difficult position to win the King George V Stakes on Merchant for William Haggas. Drawn in stall 20, Marquand had chosen to drop in behind horses while Ryan Moore on Serious Contender, who was also posted out wide, opted to go forward. Moore was still in front as they entered the final furlong but Merchant picked up well to defy an 8lb rise for winning at York last time out and justify 3-1 favouritism by a length, with Pantile Warrior a further neck back in third. 'It was difficult to watch because all I was watching was the time per furlong and they set off like scalded cats,' said Haggas. 'I then thought they hadn't gone fast enough because in every race this week on the round track, they've gone so fast and everything has come off the speed. 'He was plenty far back and I knew when he turned for home he'd be able to sit a bit, I knew he'd come home. I was really pleased with him. 'You hope (they are good enough). He's clearly progressive and I'm afraid I don't know how far he will go. It's extremely exciting.' Arabian Story provided Saeed bin Suroor with a 40th Royal Ascot winner in a dramatic finish to the Britannia Stakes. Having just the fourth run of his life and his first on turf, the 15-2 chance had to be brave under Oisin Murphy. La Botte and Fearnot both threw down late challenges but it was Arabian Story who prevailed by a neck and a head. Bin Suroor said: 'We took him to Dubai and physically he improved a lot. He always works well in the morning and I said to Oisin keep him handy and he gave him a great ride. Oisin is the best – he is world-class and one of the best around. 'He is still improving and it was only his second race in the UK. We'll have to maybe find a Group race for him now and Oisin said he is definitely a Group horse. 'He's good at the mile but he could go further, maybe up to a mile and a quarter.'
Irish Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Just the tonic: Five tasty cocktail recipes to celebrate World Gin Day
It's World Gin Day and top mixologist Oisin Davis is sharing his gin cocktails to mark the occasion. Gin Day is the second Saturday in June, and is held to appreciate its history and culture. Cocktail expert and drinks aficionado Oisin explains: 'There are spicy gins that are great for martinis, herbal gins that are best served with tonic, and fruitier gins that work really well in long refreshing summer coolers. 'Pick up an Irish gin if you can - we have such an incredible range and variety of gin distilleries here.' Gin has become a big trend in recent years. Celebrity gin makers include Snoop Dogg, Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt. Premium Irish gin has continued to grow, going from a handful of distilleries to more than 50 nationwide. One of the standouts is the excellent Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish gin, made in its Leitrim distillery, The Shed. Gin originated in the 11th century, when Italian monks used juniper berries to flavour distilled spirits. However, Holland is credited as its birthplace, with William of Orange introducing it to his subjects in the 17th century. London later became a gin-making epicentre. This weekend, food and drink festival Taste will also raise a glass to World Gin Day, with distillery forager Geraldine Kavanagh hosting Glendalough Distillery's masterclass experience. Here, Oisin shares his best recipes... INGREDIENTS: 35ml Irish gin; 100ml premium tonic water; 1 teaspoon of white sugar; 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice; 1 glass of ice (use the glass you're gonna serve the drink in) METHOD: Pour the gin, lemon juice, sugar and tonic water into a NutriBullet or kitchen blender, put the lid on and blitz it for about 5 seconds. Then take the lid off, lash in the ice and get the lid back on again. Blitz one more time but literally only for 2-3 seconds. You want the consistency of a slushie. If you blitz it for too long it will liquify the ice. Pour into your glass and serve with a straw. INGREDIENTS: 50ml of Irish gin (try Gunpowder, Dingle or Method & Madness); 1 tablespoon of lemon juice; 1/2 tablespoon of sugar; 1 tablespoon of hot water; 2 tablespoons of cream; 1 tablespoon of egg white; 100 ml of Club Orange METHOD: Pour the gin, sugar, water and lemon into the blender. Put the lid on and blitz. Take the lid off and pour in the cream, egg white and 3-4 ice cubes. Put the lid on again and blitz for 20 seconds. Pour into a long Collins or Slim Jim glass and slowly top it up with the Club Orange. Garnish with an orange wedge on the glass and serve with a straw. INGREDIENTS: 1 x 700ml bottle of Bertha's Revenge Irish Gin; 175ml of fresh lime juice; 4 tablespoons of white sugar; 1.5 litres of sparkling water. METHOD: The amount of juice a lime can produce can vary. To get the required amount of lime juice may require up to 10 limes but it should be about 6. Juice them into a large jug, then add the sugar, gin and 100ml of water. Using a soup blender, blitz all the ingredients together for about 30 seconds. Strain the mixture into a swing-top bottle, label it. For each serve, give the bottle a quick shake and fill a slim jim/long glass with ice and pour in 70ml of the gin mix and top it with sparkling water. Garnish with a lime wheel. YIELD: 14 x 70ml serves. It will keep for about 2 weeks in your fridge. After you've opened it, use it within a couple of days but keep it in your fridge as the lime will start to fade. INGREDIENTS: 500ml Ornabrak Single Malt Gin; 160ml lemon juice; 120ml Irish honey syrup METHOD: Pour in 100ml of honey into a jug and top it up with 2 tablespoons of boiling water. Stir for about 10 seconds before adding the gin and lemon juice. Add in 220ml water and blitz it all up with a soup blender. You then decant it into a swing-top bottle. Label it and get it cool in the fridge. When you fancy one, shake up the bottle and pour out 100ml into a martini glass and garnish with lemon peel. If you want it even colder, you can always serve it on the rocks, or if you have a thirst, pour 100ml into a long glass and top it up with 100ml of water. YIELD: 10 serves of 100ml each. It will stay good for a month in your fridge and once it's opened, finish it within a week but store it in your fridge. Roisin Murphy is headlining at the Beyond The Pale festival tonight in Wicklow, so mix this cocktail I made in her honour. INGREDIENTS: 25ml Blackwater Wexford Strawberry Gin; 1.5 teaspoons of sugar syrup; 2 teaspoons of fresh lime juice and 100ml of dry prosecco. A fresh Wexford strawberry to garnish. METHOD: Chill a champagne glass or coupe glass with ice. Place the gin, juice and syrup into a 500ml Kilner jar. Throw in some ice and seal it shut. Shake it hard for about seconds. Remove the ice from the glass. Open up the Kilner jar slightly and strain the cocktail into the glass. Top it up with the prosecco. Put a little sliver in the bottom of your Wexford strawberry and place it on the side of your glass. All recipes are from Irish Kitchen Cocktails, published by Nine Bean Rows. Photography by Joanne Murphy and styling by Orla Neligan.
The Irish Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘No doubt you'll be spoilt', cry fans as Virgin Media star marks nephew's major milestone with heart-warming tribute
VIRGIN Media star Eric Roberts has left his fans gushing after he shared a heart-warming tribute to his nephew. The popular presenter's nephew, Oisin, has cerebral palsy and plays a major role in his life. Advertisement 3 Eric Roberts has shared a heartfelt tribute to his nephew Credit: Instagram 3 Oisin turned 19 today Credit: Instagram 3 Eric is very close with his nephew Oisin Credit: Instagram Eric and his nephew are very close, with Unfortunately The 34-year-old posted a series of heart-warming snaps on his Instagram of him and Oisin throughout the years. In one throwback snap, a younger looking Eric grins from ear-to-ear as he poses alongside his nephew. Advertisement read more on eric roberts In a more recent snap, the pair attended a Coldplay concert, with Eric looking lovingly at Oisin as he enjoys the show. Another heart-warming pic shows Oisin holding a ultrasound of Eric's son Rian. Oisin beamed with joy as he held onto the photo of his soon-to-be relative. Eric also shared some more light-hearted moments of the pair enjoying time together, including a trip to McDonalds and Oisin being gifted with a slab of Diet Coke cans. Advertisement Most read in News TV He also shared a photo from the time he visited Oisin at his secondary school in Donegal. Sharing the heartfelt tribute on social media, Eric wrote: "Happy birthday to my best mate 19 today. See you soon Osh." Ireland AM star Eric Roberts shares 'adorable' clip of 'first conversation' with son Friends and fans raced to the presenter's comment section to gush over the post. Eric's Ireland AM co-host Alan Hughes wrote: "Your bestie." Advertisement Another one of his co-hosts Muireann O'Connell said: "Ahh jaysis, he'll be raging we kept you in bloody Dublin for the big day." RISING HOST Marie commented: "Happy 19th Birthday to the awesome Oisin. I hope he has the most amazing day." Another fan added: "Happy 19th birthday Oisin, hope you have a wonderful day, no doubt you will be spoilt." Before Eric became a social media and TV sensation, he started his Advertisement The Irish star told The Irish Sun: "It was just the most rewarding and fulfilling job ever. No day was ever the same." Eric emphasised the importance of the work that special needs assistants do and claimed he was "incredibly lucky" to spend time in that career. He hailed his 17-year-old nephew Oisin as his inspiration and said: "My nephew is a huge part of my content and he has cerebral palsy. "I've been kind of working with him his whole life as well and it was him that inspired me to get into it and I absolutely love working with children with disabilities. Advertisement "They're the most amazing people I've ever met in my life."
