Irish gambling group; fluttered into headlines
Najidi Storm becomes the shortest-priced loser in British racing history at Goodwood as Wreck It Ronnie wins the Cleansing Service Group Novice Stakes after a front-running performance. The result shatters a longstanding record, while bookmakers recount losses and point to the liabilities on the day.
The day features five Group Ones and a live battle for the Flat trainers’ championship between Balding and O’Brien. Kalpana, Gstaad, Constitution River and others are in contention across a packed card, with last-year shocks underscoring the trepidation of punters.
Manchester United have failed to win in the league and now face a crucial Champions League trip to Como as Lisandro Martínez faces criticism and manager Michael Carrick seeks to steady the team amid a volatile run of results.