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Royal Ascot: Absence of Sir Henry Cecil will be felt this week
Some extraordinarily powerful and poignant tributes have been penned in honour of Sir Henry Cecil since his death last week.
Trying time for Blues hopefuls
Gainsborough Trinity manager Steve Housham says that the club will take advantage of the ‘mad scramble’ over the coming weeks to help build his side for the upcoming season.
Royal Ascot - Day Four preview
If you haven’t found a winner by the start of day four, why not plunge on SANDIVA in the opening Albany Stakes (2.30) for two-year-old fillies? On all known evidence, she has pounds in hand of her rivals, who are headed by Richard Hannon’s ORIEL and the Godolphin duo, FIRE BLAZE and WEDDING RING.
Royal Ascot - Day three preview
Ladies’ Day is guaranteed to attract huge crowds -- and they might just witness the first lady to win the big race, the Gold Cup (3.45), since 1991. Sir Michael Stoute’s ESTIMATE, owned by The Queen, is progressive and talented and has already won at Ascot twice. Her biggest dangers could be another track specialist, SIMENON, handled by Irish genius Willie Mullins, who won twice at the meeting last year, and German outsider EARL OF TINSDAL.
Royal Ascot - Day Two preview
The reputation of last season’s Derby, Irish Derby and 2,000 Guineas hero CAMELOT is on the line in the feature race of the day, the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (3.45). He’s won only once on his last four starts and renews rivalry with his conqueror in Ireland last time, AL KAZEEM. Roger Charlton’s improving five-year-old looks a good thing, although MUKHADRAM is a live outsider.
Royal Ascot - Day one preview
The meeting opens with three Group Ones, all spearheaded by short-priced favourites, including two of the week’s high-profile global raiders.
Alpha male Gary back from injury
In the Gainsborough and District Table Tennis Summer League, Team Alpha’s number one Gary Adlington returned from injury to help his side beat leaders Team Bravo.
Foey Le Chatel race won by Shearman
On Saturday eight members of Gainsborough and District Homing Society sent 28 birds to race 370 miles from Foey Le Chatel in France.
Six take on sportive
Six Gainsborough Trent Valley Road Club riders took on the tough 68-mile Polocini Sportive at Oldham.
Snooker star Ken retires
Stanley Street snooker stalwart Ken Tomlinson has finally hung up his cue, after over 20 years of Worksop League action.
‘Super Saturdays’ tournament begins at a Swallownest club
The Swallownest Bowling Club ‘Super Saturdays’ tournament began at the weekend, at their King Street facility.
First taste of match action
The first group stage of the Bassetlaw Schools mini-cricket championship gave many local youngsters their first taste of competitive action.
Tomlin Trophy exit
Sunday saw some first round matches in the Bassetlaw Cricket League’s Tomlin Trophy.
Trio compete for the Aegir Club’s WM Stones Trophy
A trio of riders competed for the Gainsborough Aegir Cycling Club WM Stones Trophy, over 27 miles.
Wath move above Aston
Wath moved above Aston Hall in the South Yorkshire Cricket League Premier table, with a win at Moor Land last weekend.
Medals for swim star
The concluding weekend of the 2013 Midlands Age Group Championships saw five Retford qualifiers in action at the 50m Coventry International Pool.
Trio of Lindrick youngsters in Northern Counties League win
A trio of Lindrick Golf Club youngsters played a big part in Yorkshire’s victory in the second round of the Northern Counties League.
New pavilion for Rose Leisure
Rose Leisure Bowls Club celebrated the opening of a purpose built pavilion on Saturday.
Stomach problems and crash frustrate Swift in the Tour de Suisse’s first half
Anston professional cyclist Ben Swift has been battling stomach problems at the Tour de Suisse this week.
Major win is not inevitable
Lee Westwood doesn’t believe a major victory is an inevitability, even if he’s a regular contender in the biggest golf tournaments.
Lindrick trio in Yorkshire win
A trio of Lindrick Golf Club youngsters played a big part in Yorkshire’s victory in the second round of the Northern Counties League.
Rookie athletes pick up county titles
A pair of Gainsborough schoolgirls have become county athletics champions.
World event invite for Ashley
A teenage snooker star who trains at North Notts Arena has earned an invite to the World Under 21 Championship s in China.
Two wicket loss for North Wheatley men video
North Wheatley with Leverton suffered a disappointing two-wicket defeat, in the Bassetlaw Cricket Championsip on Saturday.
Retford United to host Rovers in their pre-season glamour clash
The glamour tie of Retford United’s pre-season schedule has been revealed – a home game against League One champions Doncaster Rovers.
Retford keep all 20 points
Retford Cricket Club’s first team kept all 20 points at Cricket Field Lane on Saturday, with an 87-run win over Thoresby Colliery.
Clarke and local duo sign for Tigers
Worksop Town have confirmed a trio of new signings, with Gainsborough midfielder Shane Clarke joining a local duo at Sandy Lane.
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Gainsborough and Morton Striders took a group of over 20 athletes to the Woodhall Spa 10k last weekend.
‘I still haven’t spoken to Tigers boss’ says Ryan
Full-back Ryan Clarke is disappointed with the way his immediate future has been handled by Worksop Town Football Club.
Hague wins annual cup as Yeoman game suffers
Welbeck Abbey Bowls Club were unable to play their match against Yeoman Hill Bowls Club due to weather, and will hope to reschedule for later in the season.
Spencer first home from Bedhampton
Last Saturday seven members of Gainsborough and District Homing Society sent 79 birds for the 178-mile race from Bedhampton.
Lemon signs
Mark Shaw has continued to put his faith in youth, with another new signing for the 2013/14 season.
Same surname but a new face wins in Trent Valley time trial
The Tuesday evening time trial for Trent Valley Cycling Club members was an eight mile contest, on the Wildsworth circuit.
Bravo for Brumpton
Team Bravo are top of the Gainsborough and District Table Tennis Summer League, after hammering team Foxtrot 23-13.
Trio win final at Marton and Gate Burton’s Gala Day event
The Beckingham Bowls Club trio of Robert West, Robert Dilly and Gerald West beat a Middle Rasen team in the final at Marton and Gate Burton’s Gala day, on 1st June.
Apple Elite trampolinist through to nationals
A trampoline star from Worksop has made it through to the British National finals, thanks to a silver medal performance at the weekend.
Dinnington family hope to boost Steelers with new local talent
A Dinnington family are hoping to help develop new talent in the sport of wheelchair basketball.
Chris almighty, cricket history!
A Firbeck bowler made cricket history on Saturday, with the Bassetlaw League’s best ever bowling performance.
Roe turns down higher level team to stay put
Phil Roe turned down the offer of Conference North football to re-sign for Worksop Town for the 2013/14 Northern Premier season.
Inconsistency continues as Kiveton Park take losing draw
Kiveton Park Cricket Club’s inconsistent start to the season continued with a losing draw at home to Notts and Arnold on Saturday.
Trinity new man ready to take on the big boys
Gainsborough Trinity’s new recruit Liam Davis is undaunted by the prospect of stepping up from the Evo-Stik First Division to the Blue Square Bet Conference North.
Winning draw for Marshalls in thrilling local derby tie video
Marshalls came out on top in a thrilling local derby, in Bassetlaw Cricket League Division Four on Saturday.
The kids are alright at Anston
Anston skipper Martyn Long has lauded the progress of his side’s youngsters after a third of the Bassletaw Cricket League season.
Gaffer Shaw chases trio of key signings
Worksop Town are chasing three key players, to form the ‘spine’ of next season’s team.
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Wednesday 19 June 2013
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