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Neymar’s PSG transfer could go down as one of the worst ever
It is understandable that Neymar’s transfer from Paris Saint-Germain to Al-Hilal is being viewed as a watershed moment in the Saudi Arabian football project. Signing a player of such calibre, still very much at the height of his game aged 31, would appear ominous for the rest of football, as the Saudi Pro League continues its charge to rival Europe as the best place to watch and play football across the globe.
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Bangor Place 6 preview | 21st August
16.30 – Family Fun Evening Novices’ Hurdle – 2m3f THE GALAHAD KID won both bumper starts last summer and although he was turned over on his hurdles debut when second, he went one better next time.
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Perth Place 6 preview | 19th August
14.15 – Defender Blair Castle Horse Trials Maiden Hurdle – 2m Olivers Travels won both his bumpers impressively and could take some beating here but I’ll pin my hopes on HAREL DU MARAIS hitting the frame and hope the favourite underperforms.
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Maguire would be a much better fit at West Ham
Harry Maguire’s Manchester United career ultimately became a pantomime. This was evident throughout pre-season when the 30-year-old was frequently booed and jeered by his own supporters. Every mistake made by Maguire added to the evidence that doesn’t have the skill set to play for Erik Ten Hag’s team.
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Salisbury Place 6 preview | 16th August
13.45 – Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Apprentice Handicap – 6f From a pound lower mark in this lower grade, she’s shortlist material. TWILIGHT DANCER is on the same mark as when third at Epsom and could resume winning ways after winning at the same course two starts ago.
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Haaland could be even more dangerous this season
Four minutes was all Erling Haaland needed to open his account for the 2023/24 Premier League season. Within 36 minutes, the Norwegian striker had doubled his tally, netting the first two goals in Manchester City’s 3-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor.
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Chelmsford Place 6 preview | 15th August
17.40 – Winning Connections Fillies’ Novice Stakes – 1m FAKHAMA created a good impression when winning on debut at Newbury and ran well upped in grade at York last time when fourth in a Listed event.
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Crystal Palace should build around Eberechi Eze
For Crystal Palace, life after Wilfried Zaha started well. On Saturday afternoon at Bramall Lane, they cruised to a victory over Sheffield United. It spoilt what was billed as a huge day for the Blades, a triumphant return to the top flight after two seasons away.
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Hamilton Place 6 preview | 14th August
18.10 – Book Your Tickets At hamilton-park.co.uk ‘Hands And Heels’ Apprentice Handicap – 5f IMPRESSOR has won three of his last four starts and was dominant in winning here nine days ago.
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Haydock Place 6 preview | 12th August
14.25 – Betfred ‘Play Fred’s 5 Million’ Handicap – 1m THE TURPINATOR has yet to fire in three starts this year but is 5Ib below his last winning mark and could go well at a price.
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