SANDOWN chiefs have decided to start Saturday’s huge Coral-Eclipse card early to avoid a clash with the England game. The seven-race card has been brought forward by half an hour and will now kick off at 1.15, with the last race scheduled 13 minutes before the Three Lions take on Switzerland in Dusseldorf at 5pm....
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Q&A: Gareth Southgate’s defensive dilemmas for Switzerland quarter-final
England head into their Euro 2024 quarter-final clash against Switzerland on Saturday with a number of question marks over who will start in their defence. Manager Gareth Southgate has made minimal changes to his starting XI across the first four games but his hand may be forced in Dusseldorf. Here, the PA news agency answer...
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A look at what England can expect from quarter-final opponents Switzerland
England will play Switzerland in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 in Dusseldorf on Saturday. Switzerland stunned defending champions Italy 2-0 in their last 16 tie in a result which demonstrates the danger they will pose to Gareth Southgate’s side. Here, the PA news agency looks at what England can expect next weekend. Key players Former...
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At least 4 dead as storms in Switzerland and Italy cause flooding and landslides
Storms in Switzerland and northern Italy have caused extensive flooding and landslides, leaving at least four people dead, authorities said on Sunday. The bodies of three people were recovered following a landslide in the Fontana area of the Maggia valley in the Italian-speaking Ticino canton (state) on the southern side of the Alps. Storms and...
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EURO 2024 PREVIEW Sat: Switzerland v Italy
The round-of-16 stage of EURO 2024 kicks off on Saturday as Switzerland and Italy go head-to-head for a spot in the quarter-finals on Saturday, writes JOE CITRONE. A victory over Hungary in their opening game proved crucial for Switzerland as they drew the subsequent two matches to Scotland and Germany, meaning they took second spot...
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Northumberland Plate: Horse-by-horse guide to Newcastle’s feature including a verdict
Our senior form analyst Jamie Lynch delivers his verdict on all 20 declared runners for the historic handicap at Newcastle on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Racing. 1. TASHKHAN (Drawn 16) Jockey: Ben Robinson | Trainer: B Ellison A big weight needn’t bother him remembering that he carried 10-2 when third in last year’s Cesarewitch,...
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Switzerland vs Italy: Bet £10 get £50 in free bets with Betfred
Switzerland and Italy meet in the Round of 16 of Euro 2024 on Saturday evening . And Betfred are offering new customers £50 in bonuses when you bet £10! 1 Bet £10 get £50 in bonuses on horse racing for new customers to Betfred!Credit: BETFRED BETFRED – Bet £10 get £50 in Free Bets –...
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World’s top jockey hospitalised with mystery illness
Australia’s best jockey is in a Sydney hospital with a mystery illness. James McDonald drove himself to Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick on Wednesday after becoming ill, according to The Sydney Morning Herald. The 32-year-old rode four races at the Warwick Farm meeting on Wednesday before reporting what he thought was a bad stitch....
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UCI MTB World Cup Crans Montana: Tom Pidcock doubles up in Switzerland with dominant XCO solo victory
Tom Pidcock doubled up with the cross-country victory Sunday at Crans-Montana in the WHOOP UCI MTB World Series. He finished a full minute ahead of runner-up Mathias Flückiger (Thömus Maxon). Luca Braidot (Santa Cruz RockShox Pro Team) outsprinted XCO World Cup leader Nino Schurter (Scott-SRAM MTB Racing) for third place, the duo 2:05 behind the...
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Scotland vs Switzerland: Bet £10 & Get £30 in free bets PLUS extra 50 free spins
TOTE have a wonderful offer ahead of Scotland’s crucial Euros clash with Switzerland this evening. Brand new punters who register an account and stake a tenner will receive a £20 free bet to spend on football, a £10 bonus on horse racing plus an extra 50 free spins! Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles here...
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‘He had a fiver on it’: Aussie’s brush with King in $1.2m win
A humble horse trainer from Ballarat has experienced a brush with British royalty after winning one of Europe’s most esteemed races. Victorian mare Asfoora ($6) stormed to victory in the $1.2 million King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday night. Her trainer Henry Dwyer made the trip to London for the iconic event...
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Women’s Tour de Suisse: Demi Vollering seals first title to extend winning run
Demi Vollering clinched her first Women’s Tour de Suisse title in style to extend her winning streak in stage races. The Dutchwoman, 27, made it four race victories in less than two months by winning the fourth and final stage in Champagne, Switzerland on Tuesday. The SD Worx-Protime rider had an 82-second advantage over Neve...