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Horse racing tips: Templegate’s NAP should suit the bottomless ground again for Kevin Ryan

TEMPLEGATE tackles Tuesday’s racing confident of firing in some winners.

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BELSITO (2.34, Redcar nap)

He ran his best race for a long time when beaten just half a length here eight days ago. Kevin Ryan’s flyer went nicely through the bottomless ground there and should have similar conditions today.

This six-furlong trip is ideal and the third home last time has since scored in a higher grade.

TOUCHWOODEXPRESS (4.10, Warwick, nb)

Took his form up a notch when winning by six lengths on handicap debut at Huntingdon last time.

He jumped well there and relished every yard of the three miles. This slightly longer trip will help and there’s more to come for in-form Nigel Twiston-Davies.

AL WASEELA (12.50 Redcar, treble)

Was an impressive winner on her last turf run at Yarmouth. She loved the testing ground there and the extra furlong is another plus for William Haggas’ filly.


GETALEAD (3.35 Warwick)

Completes the Lucky 15. He won an conditional jockeys’ race at Wincanton nine days ago and is back from the same handicap mark. He’s scored over this course and distance before.

Templegate’s Tips

REDCAR

12.15    Binhareer          

Impressive winner here in soft ground last time out.

12.50    Al Waseela (treble)      

Won well the last time she tackled soft ground.

1.25       King’s Scholar                  

Impressive winner in the mud at Catterick latest.

2.00       Liberty Coach                  

Has won two of past three and handles conditions.

2.34       Belsito (nap)    

Good run in the mud here last time and on fair mark.

3.09       Ey Up Its Jazz  

Went close at Donny last time and down the weights.

3.44       Glastonbury    

Loved this trip when scoring at Yarmouth last time out.

WARWICK

12.40    Our Lil 

Decent on Flat and starts hurdling for the Skeltons.

1.15       The Long Point                 

Impressive bumper winner who can strike on hurdles debut.

1.50       Rambo T             

Just pipped on chase debut and doesn’t need a lot more.

2.25       Definite Dream               

Consistent so far and should be right there again.

3.00       I’m Ravenous 

Won over hurdles latest and should make a nice chaser.

3.35       Getalead            

Back from same mark as last week’s win at Wincanton.

4.10       Touchwoodexpress (nb)           

Had six lengths in hand when scoring on chase debut.

SEDGEFIELD

1.00       Clean Getaway               

Won over fences latest and much lower mark hurdling here.

1.35       Kingston Narcissus     

Went close at Sedgefield last time and right there again.

2.10       Charging Thunder         

Won by nine lengths on hurdles debut at Fakenham last time.

2.45       Presenting Pete              

Would have been a lot closer last time but for one mistake.

3.20       Selectivelistening         

Went close on chase debut at Hereford last time out.

3.55       Apples Moon  

Has really improved since going into handicaps.

NEWCASTLE

2.40       Bringbackmemories  

Stays well and only 2lb higher than last success.

3.15       What A Question           

Back in sensible grade after a break.

3.50       Ghostman         

Went close here over 5f and longer trip should be ideal.

4.25       Wren Officer    

Lots in hand when scoring at Wolverhampton last time out.

5.00       Zouzanna           

Showed good pace to score at Newmarket over this trip latest.

5.30       Time Patrol       

Knocking on the door and this looks a good chance.

6.00       Mr Heinz              

Finished strongly when second here last time out.

6.30       Al Shabab          

Just pipped at Wolver last time and every chance again.

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‘We miss you deeply’ says Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse as she responds to Amy Dowden stepping down from show after injury

STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has admitted Amy Dowden will be “deeply missed” after she was forced to quit the contest.

It was revealed today that Amy would no longer be partnering JB Gill on the programme owing to a recent medical emergency.

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Motsi Mabuse has broken her silence on Amy Dowden’s early show exit[/caption]
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Amy was forced to quit the show after sustaining a foot injury[/caption]

Amy missed last weekend’s show and was replaced by Lauren Oakley and now the change has been made permanent as she recovers from a foot injury.

Sharing her sympathies towards the star, judge Motsi shared a heartfelt message in which she sent “strength” to the star.

Commenting underneath Amy’s Instagram post, Motsi said: “Dear Amy, your courage and strength inspire us all.

“Taking this step to focus on your health is the most beautiful act of self-care and resilience.

“Know that the entire Strictly family and everyone who loves you are with you every step of the way.

“We miss you deeply on the dance floor, but your well-being is what matters most.

“Sending you all my love, support, and strength as you take this time for yourself.

“Can’t wait to see you shining bright again when you’re ready. Love, Motsi.”

Today, it was confirmed that the medical emergency had forced Amy out of the contest for good.

Amy, who has Crohn’s Disease and has been battling cancer, missed the results programme last week after she was rushed to hospital.

Breaking her silence earlier this evening, Amy said: “My heart is breaking right now. The past few months I finally felt like me again.

“Cancer was no longer the first thing I thought of when I woke up. It was choreography, music choices, which dances in which order, what we needed to work on. I felt free again.

“My goal since hearing those words you have cancer was to get back on the Strictly dance floor. It’s been such a challenge to get back, one I devoted 2024 too.”

She went on to add: “My heart right now is breaking having to pull out of the competition due to a foot injury and I know only too well ‘this too shall pass’ and I’ll be soon better and back dancing.

Amy Dowden's statement in full

“My heart is breaking right now. The past few months I finally felt like me again. Cancer was no longer the first thing I thought of when I woke up. It was choreography, music choices, which dances in which order, what we needed to work on. I felt free again.

“My goal since hearing those words you have cancer was to get back on the strictly dance floor. It’s been such a challenge to get back, one I devoted 2024 too. Which with my incredible team we got there. Something I wanted to do for myself and loved ones.

“There was no feeling like it dancing again in the ballroom with my strictly family. Then I was partnered with the talented,kind, gentle soul JB. Every day our training room was chilled, hardworking and full of big smiles enjoying what we was creating together with a blossoming friendship.

“JB thank you for being the perfect partner back. We topped the leader board week one and continued to work so hard and thank you for being so passionate about understanding the ballroom and Latin fundamentals.

“For me that rumba will always be one of my favs. I’m so sad, so upset and asking why me, why now that our journey has been cut short. My heart right now is breaking having to pull out of the competition due to a foot injury and I know only too well ‘this too shall pass’ and I’ll be soon better and back dancing.

“Something I’ve had to get used to in my life. I’m sure at some point we will dance again JB To all the fans, to my loved ones, my strictly family thank you.

“JB I know you and Lauren will continue to ace that dance floor I’ll forever be your biggest cheerleader.”

“Something I’ve had to get used to in my life. I’m sure at some point we will dance again JB.”

Her most recent foot injury comes after her fractured foot last November, which occurred whilst rehearsing a dance at home, three days after she finished cancer treatment.

It came after two gruelling rounds of chemotherapy, during which she contracted life-threatening sepsis.

Over the weekend, fans were left in tears as they watched Amy cheer on JB from the clauditorium.

Amy sobbed as Lauren and JB scooped a hugely impressive 39 out of 40 for their routine.

One fan was quick to take to the Strictly forum and wrote: “Amy’s putting on a brave face but she looks crushed. It’s making me cry.”

Strictly Amy's cancer 'nightmare'

The Sun's Jamie Downham takes a look at the beloved Strictly star's ups and downs...

AS Strictly Come Dancing viewers know, you’ll struggle to catch Amy Dowden without a huge smile on her face.

But recently the Welsh star – one the best-rated Ballroom and Latin American professional dancers the UK has ever produced – has suffered a string of “nightmare” blows to her health.

She was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May last year and underwent a full mastectomy, before having chemotherapy towards the end of 2023.

However, she later reported docs had found a clot on her lung, telling fans sadly: “Unfortunately I’ve had another nightmare this week.”

Nonetheless, brave Amy, seen here dancing with James Bye, made an epic return to Strictly the following month with an appearance that left many viewers in floods tears.

As 2024 dawned, she admitted: “I feel I was robbed of the year I had planned and reflecting for me makes me upset and angry.”

However, she was soon smiling again. Amy, her hair starting to grow back after her cancer treatment, was seen messing around with her co-stars Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola on the Strictly tour earlier this month.

And despite another spell in hospital in February, she still mustered a cheeriness many would struggle for, telling fans: “The sun is shining – and I certainly can’t wait for Spring.”

And we certainly can’t wait to see you dancing again, Amy…

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Motsi is the first of the BBC show judges to break her silence[/caption]
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Amy has been replaced by Lauren Oakley on the programme[/caption]

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Penny off a pint will make NO difference to struggling pubs, Rachel Reeves warned

A “PENNY off a pint” will make no difference to struggling pubs, Rachel Reeves was warned today.

New polling by Survation found that 88 per cent of landlords think the Chancellor’s 1p budget tax cut for draught beers will have no impact on sales.

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A ‘penny off a pint’ will make no difference to struggling pubs, Rachel Reeves was warned today[/caption]

Before the announcement last week, the pub sector feared 9,000 beloved boozers would shut within the year.

But now 82 per cent of publicans worry they will be worse off.

Bar and pub owners have also blasted a 3.65 per cent hike in taxes on spirits and wines, with 77 per saying it will exacerbate their plight.

The survey for the UK Spirits Alliance (UKSA) was damming for Labour with less than 9 per cent of publicans asked saying the party supported them.

The Conservative Party are seen as doing enough either, with only 31 per cent those asked saying the Tories are behind them.

Megha Khanna, UKSA spokesperson and landlord of the Gladstone Arms in South London, said: “The hike in spirits duty is going to impact the huge number of customers who come to a pub for a G&T or a cocktail.

“Pubs are more than pints and this is going to hammer our trade.”

Neema Rai, Founder of Westminster Thamesis Dock pub said: “We waited patiently for the new government to come up with the support they had hinted at for so long but now we can see the reality is just a gimmick on draught drinks and a massive increase on spirits.

“It’s a blow to publicans and British distillers and will hit the pockets of working people hard.”

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International Championship snooker LIVE RESULTS: Ronnie O’Sullivan vs Pang Junxu LATEST, Judd Trump in action – updates

SOME of the world’s best snooker stars are currently in action at the 2024 International Championship – including English legend Ronnie O’Sullivan!

The Rocket is taking on Pang Junxu in a last-32 clash this morning.

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Brutal MS-13 gang leaders ‘Tiny’ and ‘Splinter’ indicted in grisly machete murders in NYC, Long Island: DA

Two senior members of the violent MS-13 gang are among more than a dozen indicted for a series of grisly machete murders across Long Island and Queens, according to prosecutors. Edenilson Velasquez Larin, 35, and Hugo Diaz Amaya, 36, were indicted along with 15 conspirators for murders spanning from 2016 to 2022, in which victims...

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