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Fans are set to return to Aintree for the Grand National for the first time since 2019.
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Clan Des Obeaux, Kemboy declare for Aintree meet
Previous winners Clan Des Obeaux and Kemboy are among nine runners declared for the Betway Bowl at Aintree on Thursday. Kemboy was a brilliant winner of the Grade One contest in 2019 for Willie Mullins, beating the Paul Nicholls-trained Clan Des Obeaux into second. The application of cheekpieces appeared to have the desired effect for Clan Des Obeaux in last year's renewal as he struck gold by a whopping 26 lengths, before going on to win the Punchestown Gold Cup. The 10-year-old has been beaten twice since and is interestingly fitted with blinkers for the first time for the defence his crown on Merseyside. Kemboy has not managed to get his head in front since claiming a fourth Grade One success in last year's Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown, most recently finishing fifth when bidding for back-to-back wins in the Dublin Racing Festival feature in February. The one to beat on recent form is Dan Skelton's Protektorat, who was best of the British when third behind Henry de Bromhead's pair of A Plus Tard and Minella Indo in last month's Cheltenham Gold Cup. Conflated, trained by Gordon Elliott, was a surprise winner of the Irish Gold Cup and looked set to be placed in the Ryanair at Cheltenham before falling two from home. Colin Tizzard's Eldorado Allen finished third in the Ryanair and is another leading contender, as is Royale Pagaille after finishing fifth in the Gold Cup for Venetia Williams. Nigel Twiston-Davies will be praying for rain to give Bristol De Mai the best possible chance of claiming victory, while Ann Hamilton steps Nuts Well up in class after a Listed triumph at Kelso.
Minella Times confirmed as Grand National top weight with Poker Party confirmed in field
Last year's winner Minella Times has been left at the top of the weights in Saturday's Randox Grand National following the defection of his stablemate Chris's Dream.
New Zealand vs Netherlands, 3rd ODI, Live Score Updates: New Zealand Get Off To A Strong Start
New Zealand vs Netherlands, 3rd ODI, Live Score Updates: New Zealand got off to a strong start as opener Martin Guptill scored a brilliant half-century in the final ODI vs Netherlands at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. This match also marks Ross Taylor's final international game. Taylor had also played his last Test match against Bangladesh at home recently as the home side will be eager to give a grand send-off to him. Netherlands, on the other hand, will aim to win at least one ODI in the series and salvage some pride. (LIVE SCORECARD)
El ‘Kun’ Agüero nominado al Salón de la Fama de la Premier - AS Argentina
La Premier League anunció los tres nominados al Salón de la Fama de la competición. Yaya Touré, Vincent Company y el ‘Kun’ Agüero lucharán por su lugar entre los mejores jugadores de la historia de la liga inglesa. Cantona, Georgie Best, Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry o David Beckham son algunos de los exjugadores reconocidos.
Kent director of cricket Paul Downton says South African all-rounder George Linde can help fill a void not properly covered since 2018
The arrival of South African all-rounder George Linde at Kent can help fill a void which has not properly been covered for four years, according to director of cricket Paul Downton.
Minella Times giving Henry De Bromhead the right signals ahead of Aintree repeat bid
Henry de Bromhead believes Minella Times is "back on song" ahead of his bid for a repeat in the Randox Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week.
Kylian Mbappe on fast track to France's scoring record
Mbappe is already past the halfway mark as he chases Thierry Henry's all-time goal scoring record with the French national team. The Paris St Germain forward took his tally to 26 after netting a double in a 5-0 demolition of South Africa on Tuesday. At his age, Henry had scored only eight goals before ending his international career with 51 after 123 appearances with Les Bleus.