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World’s richest jockey backed to win Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe after kicking younger rival off big ride
MONEY has poured in for the ‘world’s richest jockey’ in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe – after he kicked a younger rival off a big ride.
Irish rider Dylan Browne McMonagle, 21, has ridden Al Riffa in both his Group 1 victories.
That includes last time out when the duo impressed in landing the Grosser Preis von Berlin – a race won by previous Arc winners Torquator Tasso and Alpinista.
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But an ownership change of Al Riffa means it’s wily old veteran Yutaka Take, 55, who will take the ride.
Take is an absolute legend in his native Japan – he’s even had several horses named after him – but a relative unknown on these shores.
He might be a bit more familiar to French punters have ridden in their most prestigious race many times before.
But he’s never won the Arc – no Japanese horse ever has – and it’s awesome £2.5million first-place prize.
Not that it has stopped him winning a truly incredible sum on the track over the course of his career, though.
Take is believed to be the highest-earning jockey in the history of racing with career earnings said to be in the £700million mark.
You wouldn’t find many bookies willing to take a bet that big these days.
But there has been significant cash behind his mount Al Riffa in Sunday’s Arc.
Paddy Power make the the Joseph O’Brien-trained four-year-old an 11-1 chance.
And spokesperson Paul Binfield said: “The Arc market hasn’t ignited yet with ground conditions a bit up in the air and Thursday’s all-important draw still to come.
“But Al Riffa has attracted some cash on the back of Joseph O’Brien having legendary Japanese pilot Yutaka Take come into his Kilkenny nerve centre last week to get a feel of the Eclipse runner-up ahead of Sunday’s European middle-distance showpiece.”
The Irish bookies make Sosie the 7-2 favourite with long-time ante-post market leader Look De Vega the 11-2 second-fav.
However, Coral have seen more money for Prix du Jockey Club winner Look De Vega and make him 5-1 from 6-1.
The firm’s David Stevens said: “Look De Vega was only displaced as Arc favourite following his Prix Niel defeat to Sosie, but with punters reacting to the growing confidence connections have in their Prix du Jockey Club winner, it would not be hard to see him return to the head of what remains a wide open big race market.”
The ground is currently good to soft at Longchamp and it looks like it will be a dry week.
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Tottenham 1 AZ Alkmaar 0: Richarlison maintains 100 per cent Europa League start after penalty row with James Maddison
RICHARLISON maintained Tottenham’s 100 per cent Europa League start – but only after winning a penalty ROW with captain James Maddison.
On an evening when Tottenham’s teenage trio shined, it was the returning Brazilian that proved the match-winner despite a bizarre on-field argument with his teammate.
On his first start of the season, having recovered from a calf strain, the No.9 striker scored a Panenka-style spot-kick that broke the AZ Alkmaar resistance.
Yet after summer signing Luca Bergvall had been decked by Maxim Dekker, Maddison negotiated at length with Richarlison, 27, and actually took the ball OFF the disappointed South American.
Moments later, it was back in Richarlison’s hands and with a steely gaze, he managed to poke fun at goalkeeper Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro with a straight-down-the-middle strike on 53 minutes.
Maddison, who wore the skipper’s armband for the night following the absence of Son Heung-min, did not bear any grudges with the episode.
And the England playmaker was the first to rush over and hug Richarlison, who did his pigeon-dance celebration that was a hallmark of the 2022 World Cup.
In a year in which he revealed his mental health struggles, this was a welcome sight for him and everyone connected with the player.
His coolly-taken goal means it is now three wins out of three and Spurs are on course to qualify for the top eight spots in this revamped, money-grabbing new format.
Postecoglou made NINE changes to the side that thrashed West Ham 4-1 on Saturday and that selection gamble did not backfire.
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Spurs ratings vs Alkmaar: Kids Bergvall impresses on rare start but Dragusin has uncomfortable night
TOTTENHAM made it a hat-trick of Europa League wins thanks to Richarlison’s penalty against ten-man AZ Alkmaar.
The Brazilian converted from the spot on 53 minutes in an opening goal that eventually separated the sides.
Here is how Dan King rated Spurs’ players from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Fraser Forster – 7
Brilliant save and good rush from line in first half to stop Spurs falling behind. A spectator for most of the second half but made smart stop in last 20 minutes.
Archie Gray – 5
Unable to team up with fellow teenager Moore in first half to match threat from Tottenham’s other flank and struggled with pace of Ernest Poku.
Radu Dragusin – 5
Another mixed display. Good on the ball one moment, not so much the next. Sometimes looked strong, but then vulnerable, especially when Alkmaar ran at him.
Ben Davies – 7
Tottenham’s Mr Dependable was their most convincing defender, thanks mainly to good positioning and calmness. Although even he showed signs of tension late on.
Destiny Udogie – 6
Did a bit of everything in the opening 45 minutes, although as usual his work in opposition half tended to be better. Less adventurous in the second half.
Rodrigo Bentancur – 6
After a commanding start, was unable to stop Alkmaar from gaining a first-half foothold. Apart from occasional lapses, maintained his authority better after the break.
Mikey Moore – 7
Missed golden early chance and looked uncomfortable on right. Immediate, massive improvement when switched to left, running at defence and creating chances..
Lucas Bergvall – 8
Impressive display with everything but a goal. Full of running, composed, and found killer passes that should have become assists. But had to go off injured.
James Maddison – 7
Skipper for the night had some lovely moments without finding a decisive contribution – until he let Richarlison have the penalty.
Timo Werner – 5
Superb cross for Moore chance but woeful finish when played through by Bergvall told you everything about his confidence levels. Hooked at half time.
Richarlison – 6
Busy and committed in first half, but ball wasn’t sticking much. Really wanted to take the penalty and converting it should be a morale boost. Lasted just over an hour.
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Brennan Johnson (for Werner, half time) – 5
Failed to make most of a Bergvall pass. Quieter than usual.
Dominic Solanke (for Richarlison, 65) – 6
Worked hard without having a sight of goal.
Dejan Kulusevski (for Bergvall, 73) – 6
Gave the Spurs midfield the legs it needed to see out game.
Pape Sarr (for Maddison, 73) – 6
Also brought an injection of energy to dampen Alkmaar hopes of a comeback.
Only full-back Destiny Udogie and Maddison – a half-time sub against the Hammers – retained their places.
Three teenagers were given a run-out – Bergvall, Mikey Moore and Archie Gray – and what a special occasion this was for them all, playing in a European clash under the lights in front of a packed home crowd.
What a dream start it could have been for the 17-year-old forward Moore on his first appearance in the starting XI in N17.
The left-wing cross on five minutes from Timo Werner was delivered perfectly but the header from close range by the academy graduate, who had wriggled free of his marker, was wasted.
Later on, though, he would be serenaded by the Tottenham faithful for his industry and work-rate with that old Harry Kane song: “He’s one of our own…”
One of the other youngsters given a go was the blond-haired, 18-year-old Bergvall, a £8.5million recruit, whose night was unfortunately cut short due to a knock.
On 27 minutes, the Swedish midfielder’s beautiful outside-of-the-boot ball dissected the AZ defence and this could have led to the opening goal of an otherwise tedious first half.
The problem was the lovely pass fell to Werner and the German loanee – not the most prolific of strikers – produced a typically tame finish that the AZ goalkeeper easily saved.
Werner’s wastefulness was punished and he was hooked off at half-time for Brennan Johnson, who had a half-chance to score inside a minute of coming on.
AZ – who had a first-half header by Alexandre Penetra brilliantly saved by back-up goalkeeper Fraser Forster – had some chances but were unable to breach the home defence.
There were several times that Tottenham gave away the ball and lived dangerously and they were lucky that the electric Ernest Poku did not punish them – and that Forster’s concentration did not falter.
The Dutch side’s night got worse when David Moller Wolfe received a second yellow for a silly foul and watched the rest of the match from inside the bowels of the stadium.
Maddison cleared up the penalty row in his post-match interview, telling TNT Sports: “Initially we both wanted to take it. I am a senior player, I was the captain today, I was going to take the penalty.
“hen a little thought in my head, when I was stood there, I had a little conversation with myself. Richy has come back from an injury, it can be difficult, especially for a striker.
“I knew that last year as well when I had a long injury. It took me a while to get my first goal. That gives you confidence.”
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England v Samoa: Dom Young on return from virus scare that made him realise ‘how lucky I am’
Twelve months ago, England winger Dom Young should have been tormenting Tonga’s defence. Instead, he lay in a hospital bed.
The 23-year-old had returned to England as a superstar of the elite National Rugby League in Australia, and finished the 2023 season as top try-scorer with the Newcastle Knights.
England three-Test series with the Tongans was teed up to become the latest chapter in Young’s remarkable rise, after he had starred in the World Cup the previous autumn.
Yet his campaign was over before it started – as a far greater challenge faced him.
“It was a sinus virus that spread,” Young told BBC Sport. “I had an abscess that was pushing on the lining of my brain – it was pushing on my eye.
“I was in a bit of a mess, a bit of a state. I was in quite a lot of pain. I didn’t feel myself at all. It was a pretty scary time and my family were worried.”
There was plenty to ponder as Young set about his recovery. Rugby league was his love, his profession. He was joining the Sydney Roosters in 2024, another huge step in a blossoming career.
“I was in the hospital for a few weeks and only had an hour or so visitation time a day, so I had a lot of time to reflect,” he added.
“You can feel a bit invincible at times as an athlete, the lifestyle you have, you don’t really think those things will happen to you and you don’t worry about them, especially being young and fit.
“It definitely opened my eyes up to the bigger picture, made me realise how lucky I am to be in the position I am and how it could all have been taken away.”
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Man Utd ratings: Onana makes fantastic double save but is let down by poor defensive display from Lindelof
MANCHESTER UNITED were held to a 1-1 draw by Fenerbahce on a disappointing night in Turkey.
Christian Eriksen broke the deadlock for Erik ten Hag‘s side in the first half with a composed strike into the top-left corner.
But the Red Devils quickly found themselves under pressure.
Andre Onana pulled off an outstanding double save to keep his team ahead just before half-time.
However, things quickly fell apart after the break when some poor defending led to Youssef En-Nesyri equalising.
Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands by the referee, furious his side were denied a penalty.
And United were unable to restore their lead and now sit 21st in the Europa League group stage table.
SunSport’s Emillia Hawkins rates the performance.
Andre Onana – 7
Made an outstanding double save in the 37th minute to keep two attempts from En-Nesyri out.
His defenders could’ve done much better to prevent Fenerbahce‘s goal.
Diogo Dalot – 5
Failed to track back at times and had his blushes spared in the first half by Ugarte, who made a crucial tackle on Dusan Tadic to prevent a goal.
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Matthijs de Ligt – 6
Made some good blocks during the first half to keep Fenerbahce at bay.
Missed a few chances from set-pieces after the break. Probably Man Utd’s best defender on the night.
Victor Lindelof – 4
Failed to follow En-Nesyri for Fenerbahce’s opening goal and made no attempt to win the ball.
Hauled off in the 54th minute.
Lisandro Martinez – 5
Like Lindelof, he did not apply any pressure to En-Nesyri for the hosts’ first goal. Poor communication from both.
Christian Eriksen – 7
Broke the deadlock for United with a great strike into the top-left corner from the edge of the box.
The midfielder has now provided a goal involvement in every Europa League game this season for United.
Manuel Ugarte – 6
Won the ball in the build-up to the first goal and saved Man Utd from conceding with a fantastic last-ditch tackle in front of goal in the 22nd minute.
Was lucky to avoid giving away a penalty after the break.
Noussair Mazraoui – 6
Didn’t look too out of place starting in the No10 position. Played a role in the build-up to the goal, passing the ball to Zirkzee who got the assist.
Eventually moved to left-back, allowing Martinez to move central.
Marcus Rashford – 5
Played out of preferred position and started on the right as opposed to the left.
Didn’t make too much of an impact on the game.
Alejandro Garnacho – 6
Played a key role in the build-up to Eriksen’s goal by making a direct run into the box.
Challenged Dominik Livakovic a few times and looked lively.
Joshua Zirkzee – 5
A poor overall performance from the striker despite providing the assist for Eriksen’s opener.
Failed to make much of an impact and was hauled off in the 54th minute.
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