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Race cards for June 25

Durban July Handicap headed by Star Major

Jockey Mickaelle Michel covering her face in disbelief after Star Major crossed the line first to give the French rider her maiden Grade 1 win in the Daily News 2000 (2,000m) on May 30.

James J Braddock ready to make a good fist of it

ames J Braddock (Dylan Browne McMonagle) winning the Group 3 Derby Trial Stakes (2,000m) at Leopardstown in Ireland on May 10.

June 25 South Africa (Vaal) preview

Periodic Table should be right in his element

Banker’s fire power on show

Trial 2

Europe race meetings under heat wave threat

Aventure is one of the collateral damages to the current heat wave sweeping across Europe. Connections have abandoned plans to race in the Group 1 Pretty Polly Stakes (2,000m) at The Curragh in Ireland due to concerns over the hot France-Ireland journey.

June 24 Hong Kong (Happy Valley) preview

Stick with Romantic Gladiator

Romantic Gladiator (Zac Purton), who races in the same colours as world champion Romantic Warrior, opening his account at his fith start which came in a Class 3 race over 1,650m at Happy Valley on May 13.

June 24 South Africa (Fairview) preview

Double on the cards for This Or That

Miami Heat land two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo in mega trade with Milwaukee Bucks: Reports

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo looks on after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Tennis player Marketa Vondrousova’s ban puts anti-doping under scrutiny

Czech tennis player Marketa Vondrousova has been banned for four years for missing a doping test in 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.