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Festive Racing Thrills Across the UK

As winter envelops the UK, horse racing enthusiasts have much to celebrate, with a packed schedule of events blending top-class racing with seasonal cheer. The festive period offers a unique opportunity to experience thrilling on-track action alongside the joyous spirit of the holidays.

One highlight is Exeter Racecourse's Celebrate Christmas Raceday, set for Thursday, 19 December 2024. This much-anticipated event promises a full day of festive entertainment. Gates open at 10.40am, with the first race commencing at 12.10pm and the last wrapping up at 3.40pm. Visitors are greeted...

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How To Maximise Your Chances Of Sports Betting Success

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Sat, 11/16/2024 - 7:49am

Maximizing your chances of sports betting success involves more than just placing a wager and hoping for the best. While luck can play a role, a strategic approach is key to improving your outcomes over the long run. Successful sports bettors don't rely solely on instinct or hunches; they combine research, discipline, and effective money management to give themselves the best chance of winning.

Research is arguably the most important part of a successful betting strategy. Knowledge is power when it comes to sports betting, and the more information you can gather, the better your...

Inspirational young Exeter man shortlisted for prestigious award

A remarkable individual, Ronin, from Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club is set to be honoured for his extraordinary achievements both on and off the pitch at the prestigious Premiership Rugby HITZ Awards 2024, taking place on 20th November at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.

HITZ, Premiership Rugby’s flagship education and employability programme, has been transforming lives for 16 years, empowering young people to make lasting, positive changes.

Every year, it reaches over 2,000 young people aged 14–24 across England, using rugby’s core values to equip them with essential life...

Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham preview, team news, tickets and prediction

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 11/08/2024 - 10:59pm

Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham clash in the Premier League London derby in early December. It is the start of another month and a chance for the teams to get their acts together as the games keep coming.

Tottenham’s season has been mixed and they are just trying to secure results that will keep them in touch with the teams ahead of them. On the other hand, Fulham are doing just fine going by their standards and they will be pleased to extend it further when they make the short trip to North London.

As of the time of writing this piece, Spurs have 13 pts from their opening...

Hungary vs Germany preview, team news, tickets and prediction

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 11/08/2024 - 7:06am

There is an exciting clash on matchday 6 of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League when Hungary hosts Germany for their third meeting in the last five months. With second place enough to secure passage to the quarterfinal, Hungary will be looking to edge the Netherlands on the table.

This League A Group 3 game comes after Germany beat Hungary twice in 2024, scoring seven times without conceding a single goal. However, they failed to defeat Hungary over both legs of their last Nations League campaign.

Marco Rossi's side only missed out on a knockout spot at Euro 2024 merely on...

JPR One out to continue team Tizzard’s love affair with BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup on day one of West Country Weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/30/2024 - 11:13pm

JPR One is set to represent trainer Joe Tizzard in the £100,000 BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter on Friday 8th November – day one of the West Country Weekend.

The extended two miles and a furlong Grade Two limited handicap chase is held in warm regard by the Dorset-based Tizzard family. During his time as a jockey, Tizzard won the race three times aboard Lake Kariba (1998), Flagship Uberalles (1999) and Cue Card (2012). His father Colin saddled Cue Card to victory and was also successful with Eldorado Allen (2021). Having taken over the trainer’s licence from his father in the...

Bradfords launches the ‘MoBros’ fundraising campaign to drive donations this Movember

Bradfords is this week launching their 2024 campaign with global men’s health charity Movember , once again supporting the charity’s focus on men’s mental and physical health and the challenges found in the construction industry. This year’s campaign launches “MoBros”, including announcing Exeter Chiefs RFC and England Rugby Player, Henry Slade, as a new signing at Bradfords high-performance fundraising team.

Bradfords is looking to exceed the success of their 2021 campaign, which saw the builders’ merchant raise £17,000, placing the organisation in the UK’s top 20 fundraisers...

Exeter Chiefs involved in charity weekend to support rugby players

Exeter’s match against Harlequins will be dedicated to providing support to rugby charity, Restart Rugby.

The clash on 27 October, will be part of this year’s Restart Round, the annual round of Gallagher Premiership fixtures dedicated to Restart Rugby, a charity that provides practical and emotional support to current and former rugby players going through hardship.

Restart Rugby is the official charity of the Rugby Players Association (RPA) and will host several activities ahead of, and on, the weekend as it aims to raise £20,000 for its 24/7 confidential counselling...

Burger Joins the Pack at Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs have added depth to their front row with the signing of prop Ethan Burger at the outset of the 2024/25 season.

The young prop joins from university side Tuks Rugby in South Africa. Spotted by the Chiefs coaches for his potential, he will be a new addition to the Chiefs scrum under the guidance of Rob Hunter and Ross McMillan.

Burger is extremely excited to immerse himself in the Chiefs environment and develop himself on the field as he learns from the experience of those around him, players and coaches alike.

“Getting the opportunity to be a part...

Trowers continues South West social impact strategy

Trowers & Hamlins and Exeter City Community Trust (ECCT) are pleased announce the renewal of their Community Partnership for a further year. The alliance seeks to drive social change and enhance the well-being of individuals in Exeter and beyond.

In 2023, Trowers & Hamlins joined forces with ECCT, a leading charitable organisation in the South West. Each year, ECCT's wellbeing, inclusion, and sports participation teams and programmes reach more than 50,000 members of the South West community with activities including:

  • delivering food, prescriptions, and
    • ...

Devon homebuilder tees up over £30,000 for hospice charity at annual charity golf day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/11/2024 - 7:30am

Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter recently hosted its annual charity golf day, attracting more than 100 golfers who came together to support local causes. The event raised an incredible £18,125 for the homebuilder’s charity of the year.

This impressive sum was further boosted by the Barratt Foundation’s match funding, bringing the total donation to £30,125.

The golf day was held in September at Woodbury Park and was attended by Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter employees and sub-contractors. It marked the close of summer and coincided with the...

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