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UPDATED 6:21PM, APR 17 2021 Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes (Group 3) | 7f | 3yo | RTV/ITV Frankel, Olympic Glory, Kingman, Muharaar, Barney Roy and Mohaather. Listing those super six would be a plausible answer to the question: name a handful of the best three-year-olds in the last ten years. Their significance here is they all won the Greenham on the way to the top. Given the recent roll of honour and a murky 2,000 Guineas picture with just a month to go until the Newmarket Classic, the question is will we see a new miler jump to the top of the colt's pecking order.

Another race with some Classic clues to ponder for the second bet of the day. Alkumait is a horse I am seriously interested in today on decent ground, as he flopped badly in the Dewhurst last term. But I forgive him that due to the testing conditions at the end of the season. He pulled too hard too, so he'll need to settle better this afternoon. He looked a seriously smart horse winning twice in the Mill Reef and Goodwood. Of course both of those races were over 6f and he has the question mark over 7f today, but he has such acceleration and ability to travel smoothly, I don't want to leave ...

Karl James Elected President of Antigua & Barbuda Marine Association – Advertisement – Karl James – New ABSA President The vote was unanimous! Karl James, a two-time Olympian in the Laser Class who started sailing in Antigua at the age of 12, is the new President of the Antigua and Barbuda Sailing Association (ABSA). James was elected at the group’s General Meeting in January. He assumes the role from Geoffrey Pidduck, founder of the organization 30-plus years ago, who leaves behind big shoes to fill. James is certainly equal to the task having recently been awarded an MBE by Great Br...

Pedigree fun facts: Known Agenda Apr 6, 2021 Kellie Reilly/Brisnet.com With his convincing victory in the Florida Derby (G1), Known Agenda becomes the latest advertisement for his sire, Hall of Famer Curlin, on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail. Curlin is a leading son of the Mr. Prospector stallion Smart Strike, who is emerging as a sire of sires. Other champion sons of Smart Strike making a name for themselves at stud include turf star English Channel and two-time Eclipse Award winner Lookin at Lucky, hero of the 2010 Preakness (G1), and sire of promoted 2019 Kentucky Derby victor Coun...

Musician calls for better personal management of Covid-19 Covid-19 has given local performer and guitarist Paddy Prendergast an additional duty while strumming his guitar of keeping one eye on his dancing patrons. The musician whose band – Itchyfeet – has played at numerous venues during the pandemic, is a supporter of the coronavirus health and safety regulations, but he believes that too many people are beginning to let down their guard. “Everyone is looking to the government for direction but we’re all fairly sensible people. We know the things that we can do for ourselves that may...