Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.THE bookmakers no doubt hope that the sheer quantity of Bank Holiday racing will leave punters oblivious to its distinct lack of quality, and happy to put their cash on a different dubious animal every couple of minutes, writes Greg Wood. The televised cards, though, are the giveaway, with Channel 4 offering seven races: six handicaps and a maiden.
The day's feature event, in theory at least, is the Moet & Chandon Silver Magnum, the 'amateur's Derby', over the Classic 12-furlong course at Epsom. In practice, it is an ordinary handicap, with the uncertain riding talents of its gentleman jockeys confusing the issue still further.
It may be what the holiday crowds want (or will put up with), but true fans will look elsewhere for their entertainment. The smartest ones will be at Cartmel in the Lake District, generally accepted to be the most picturesque track in Britain, though there are other National Hunt cards scattered throughout the country. Of particular interest are Newton Abbot and Plumpton, where Richard Dunwoody and Adrian Maguire respectively will continue their tussle for the jump jockeys' title.
After a treble at Cartmel on Saturday, Maguire has 16 winners, just one adrift of Dunwoody, and he will be disappointed with anything less than three more winners from his six rides on a sparse card at the Sussex course. Dunwoody, with five mounts in Devon, will also be hoping for a double at least.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments