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British racegoers are flocking to the Dublin Racing Festival — now it's time for their trainers and horses to follow the crowd

There's only been one British-trained winner at the Dublin Racing Festival since its inception in 2018. Why do British trainers' turn their nose up at over €2m in prize-money?

Irish Mirror

National Youth Festival: PM Modi Holds Roadshow In Karnataka's Hubballi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a roadshow in Hubballi during his visit to Karnataka for the inauguration of the 26th National Youth Festival. Read on for detail:

Dynamite News

Popular jump jockey Mattie Batchelor retires from saddle - "Time to wave the white flag"

Batchelor, 46, rode a Cheltenham Festival winner and won the Hennessy during nearly 30 years in the saddle but has had only a handful of rides in recent seasons

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Early line-up revealed for Glasgow Film Festival 2023 with special screening of Scarlett Johansson film

Taking place in Glasgow in March from the 1st until the 12th, the organisers have given a glimpse of the early line-up with more announcements of what people can expect to follow.

Glasgow Live

Manchester Pride beats Leeds and Download to prestigious festival award

It has scooped the gong for Best Large Festival

Manchester Evening News

Darwin Festival won't accept $200k in funding from group of philanthropists to replace Santos sponsorship

Darwin Festival has insisted the show will go on, after it was unable to reach an agreement for $200,000 in funding meant to replace its long-time major sponsor Santos.

ABC News

Talking Horses: whip rules row brings more questions than answers

The new whip rules that come into force in February will be a key talking point in the run-up to the Cheltenham Festival

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Talking Horses: whip splits sport again as riders call rules ‘ridiculous’

Leading jockeys fear the run-up to the Cheltenham Festival will be littered with bans over new riding restrictions

The Guardian - UK

J&K: Jashn-e-Chillai-Kalan In Shopian On 10-11 December

The Chillai Kalan Festival, which is called the ‘Festivals of Festivals’ will be celebrated in Shopian on 10-11 December. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

Dublin David Bowie festival to return next month for eighth edition

It will run from January 10-15 with an exciting program of live music, dance, art, film and cultural events dedicated to the iconic Starman

Dublin Live

Still standing: Sir Elton John to headline Glastonbury 2023 as final tour finishes up

The rocket man is planning to rock on — festival style — before it’s all said and done.

Tribune News Service

Ginfall Hamilton a huge success as over 800 people attend event

People came from all over to attend the popular Gin festival.

Daily Record

‘Festival of Brexit’ director brands it ‘very successful’ despite low attendance

The project ran from March to October this year and attracted three million in-person visitors, according to organisers.

The Independent UK

State Man's Champion Hurdle odds slashed after Morgiana win as Willie Mullins eyes improvement

State Man will be aiming to make it back to back wins at the Cheltenham Festival next March

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Autosport

Esterson penalty provisionally hands Foster Walter Hayes Trophy win

American Max Esterson looked to have secured back-to-back wins at the Walter Hayes Trophy last weekend to go along with his Formula Ford Festival success a few weeks ago. But a post-race penalty, which he has appealed, means the final chapter will play out in the courtroom

Autosport

National novelties: Group 5 BMW 635 Alpina and Wood Brothers Mustang

From a BMW beast to a driver returning to Silverstone after 50 years and a Ford Mustang with a special history, here are some of the more unusual cars and racers in national motorsport action last weekend

Autosport

How a repeat of Spa's F1 2021 farce blighted a national racing treasure

OPINION: No organisers can change the weather, but much can be done in anticipation of what is forecast – and that didn’t happen last Sunday as the 2022 Formula Ford Festival was declared after just two laps. Competitors are seeking answers to make sure the situation doesn't happen again

Autosport

Esterson worthy winner as Formula Ford Festival ends in farce

Leading every lap of his heat and semi-final put Max Esterson on a path to win the 2022 Formula Ford Festival - 12 months after he came agonisingly close. But forecasted heavy rain shortened the final at Brands Hatch and left competitors angry with the organisers

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The Guardian - UK

Talking Horses: No regrets over shock Cheltenham Festival five-day decision

Even bookmakers were less than ecstatic about the prospect of adding another meeting to the jumps season’s highlight

Autosport

Ex-F1 driver Moreno to return to Formula Ford Festival in modern car

Ex-Formula 1 driver Roberto Moreno will once again return to the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch this weekend, but at the wheel of modern machinery.

Autosport

The legendary Formula Ford engine that made Festival kings

It’s 50 years since the first Formula Ford Festival was held. Of all the Kent motors to have appeared at the event, one known as ‘Patch’ stands out for its success with four consecutive wins in the Brands Hatch jamboree between 1980 and 1983. Its first driver, Roberto Moreno, and…

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Santos ends Darwin Festival sponsorship

Gas giant Santos has ended its sponsorship of the Darwin Festival after almost 30 years.

ABC News

Santos ends sponsorship of popular Darwin Festival after lengthy campaign by environmentalists opposing fossil fuels

The company announces its decision to withdraw sponsorship after nearly three decades, following an "alternative funding" offer for the festival from a coalition of groups opposing fossil fuels.

Daily Mirror

Cheltenham Festival to remain a four-day meeting as plans for fifth day scrapped

The Jockey Club rejects a plan to extend the meeting to a five-day showpiece starting in 2024 after an exhaustive consultation exercise

Evening Standard

Cheltenham Festival to remain four-day event after surprise decision against expansion

The Cheltenham Festival will remain a four-day event after organisers decided against its expansion following a lengthy consultation phase.

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