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Jockey Club staff cull leaves Derby feeling flat with Ascot and Goodwood riding high

Jim Allen’s drive, enthusiasm and focus will be a big loss to the five-year Epsom project to revive the Derby

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27

A £2m prize fund and free parking: Epsom’s Derby reboot prepares for its first test

Fans and professionals alike are desperate for positivity after last year’s damp squib, but there is reason for hope

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1

Severe storms pummel parts of US with snow and high winds and raise tornado threat

A severe weather front sweeping across much of the eastern half of the U.S. has dumped heavy snow around the Upper Midwest, spawned thunderstorms in the South and is threatening several mid-Atlantic states with heavy rain and possible tornadoes

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Epsom aims to put showpiece Classic back at level of Kentucky Derby

Jim Allen, Epsom racecourse’s new general manager, is aiming to restore the Derby to its former glory and emulate the glamour of the Kentucky Derby

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025

What's the future of baseball in Japan as the best players leave for MLB?

Shohei Ohtani is widely regarded as the best player in Major League Baseball

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

Pamela Allen on Mr McGee and turning 90: ‘I’ve always known what I’m doing is good’

From Who Sank the Boat? to Alexander’s Outing, Allen’s picture books are beloved. But after losing her husband she’s written a new book to ‘re-establish my sense of worth’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2024

F1’s razzamatazz may divide fan opinion, but US business loves it

While some love the way that the series is trying to open its doors for new followers, others are not so happy with the direction. They feel that there is a danger the championship’s chiefs are ignoring the quality of the racing that is critical to keeping the hardcore fan…

Motorsport · May 14, 2023

F1's razzamatazz may divide fan opinion, but US business loves it

While some love the way that the series is trying to open its doors for new followers, others are not so happy with the direction.

Autosport · May 14, 2023

How well did Miami weather the second year F1 blues?

The biggest challenge for any new Formula 1 promoter is always its second race. A brand-new event on the calendar always attracts a huge buzz and fans can be in a rush to get hold of tickets for the latest grand prix on the schedule.

Motorsport · May 10, 2023

Panelists: New York casinos could see Atlantic City closures

Panelists at a major casino industry conference in Atlantic City say the construction of three new casinos in New York could cost New Jersey 20% to 30% of its casino revenue, a development that could possibly return the resort to the days of casino closures

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023