was riding honeysuckle in the mares hurdle and it was a real battle to the finishing post, and rachael blackmoreaise for the ride she gave honeysuckle and she arguably got the biggest cheer of the day when she returned to the winning enclosure. she's a really popularjockey, a lot of people think she's incredibly exciting and she had that big win today. we'll see how she goes for the rest of the week. building up to gold cup day, of course, on friday, attendance really down on last year when you look at last yea r‘s down on last year when you look at last year's opening day for the business because of coronavirus views? yes, i think the jockey club we re views? yes, i think the jockey club were anticipating a fall in ticket sales. let's sing it in the build—up to the festival and actually, none of the day so far have sold out so far, including what was traditionally the most popular day of the week. so ticket sales affected by the outbreak, some people choosing to stay at home, and there was signs of coronavirus here, of what they're doing to take there we re of what they're doing to take there w

and hejumps which was won by rachael blackmore on honeysuckle and he jumps she which was won by rachael one by rachael blackmore on honeysuckle. we had seven races here today, the last is finishing now, and it's a huge relief to the racing community that today has gone ahead and it's been a day of lots of tears for the fancier. in times of the fans, you've been around them all day. -- it's been a day of cheers for the fans here. what's the feeling been by koran coronavirus with this event going ahead? —— feeling around coronavirus. there is relief it's been able to go ahead, this is the showpiece fixture in the racing calendar, so there's relief it's been able to go ahead with fans here. but there has been an impact, there were only 62,000 people or even fewer, and that's down on last year. because of the outbreak on the ticket sales were impacted. and we've seen here, 2a banks of hand sanitiser is and other measures like tissues being handed out to racegoers and more toilets and posters everywhere on how people should wash their hands. so you could definitely tell that there is this co

there was another grade 0ne victory for jockey rachael blackmore aboard honeysuckle in the mares' hurdleird favourite to be the meetings leading jockey and demonstrated all her ability. new york look set to become the first american side to play in rugby league's challenge cup when theyjoin the competition next season. the games authorities say they are in advance talks with the club, who hope to join toronto and ottawa in joining the league the year after. new york announced their bid in liverpool today, which will become their uk base. adam wild was there. the port of liverpool has witnessed the start of many greatjourneys. plenty heading to new york. today, another launch, but this time it seems new york is coming here. negotiations are at an advanced stage for a new york rugby league to enter the competition in 2021. that strea m enter the competition in 2021. that stream is now certainly closer than ever. before that, they need a team and they need some fans. how do you go about building a club in an area where there is no great rugby league interest? it is easy to say there is no r

there was another grade 1 victory forjockey rachael blackmore aboard honeysuckle in the mares' hurdletle — after the competition was called off due to the coronavirus. she's been leading the standings in the slopestyle with one event remaining, which was due to take place in the czech republic. this was ormerod's first season back after suffering a serious injury to her heel — she says it's been the best of her life. and finally, one rider at the paris nice cycling event found he had more thanjust other riders to worry about after taking the lead. his efforts were thwarted as he was forced to stop at a level crossing due to a local train passing through. 0h, oh, no! it is frustrating but what else can you do in such a situation? it is frustrating for anyone caught ata it is frustrating for anyone caught at a level crossing, let alone... come on! it may be a much needed break. you spoke about the liverpool game tonight. the match against dortmund being played behind closed doors. mbappe has been tested but he has been cleared for coronavirus. chancellor of the exchequer rishi sunak is