Legal & General and the founder of fintech firm Wise are among a host of big name investors to back a new London venture fund looking to pump cash into …
March 2024
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for cautious open as U.S. inflation data looms large
Moving markets today: Asian stocks climb, Oracle surges 14%, bitcoin breaks $72,000; UK employment, U.S. inflation data in spotlight US stocks began the week cautiously ahead of key consumer inflation …
Investec Champions Cup Barometer: Bath eye up West Country battle
In the lead up to the 2023-24 Investec Champions Cup Round of 16, City A.M. has put together a barometer in partnership with Investec to assess which teams are hot …
Cheltenham Festival: 16 per cent admit to skiving off work to watch sport
A new poll ahead of the Cheltenham Festival has shown 16 per cent of Brits have skived off work to watch sport. The research, conducted by YouGov in association with …
Enjoy the Ultima with a nice drop of Chianti
IT HASN’T been a season to remember for Kim Bailey and David Bass. The yard has had its share of struggles with bugs and ailments, but Does He Know was …
Mister could be a Gift of a price for magic Mullins
GIVEN he trains six of the 12 declared for today’s Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (1.30pm), it’s hard to not think Willie Mullins will have a serious impact on who will win …
Sadiq Khan and Tory mayoral rival ‘stand ready’ to bring Commonwealth Games to London
London Mayor Sadiq Khan “stands ready” to step in to support the capital in a bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games should a new plan to take the next …
JPR the One to down Warrior in open Arkle
THERE’s definitely an open look to this year’s My Pension Expert Arkle (2.10pm), with the betting 7/2 the field and seven of the 10 runners shorter than 10/1. I put …
Lord is worthy rival to Willie’s solid State Man
SORRY to state the obvious, but State Man is going to take a lot of beating in today’s Champion Hurdle (3:30pm). He’s 10lb clear on ratings and is currently in …
Sam Torrance: Scottie Scheffler has thrown down gauntlet at his favourite time of season
Scottie Scheffler has certainly thrown down the gauntlet as Major season approaches with an impressive five-shot win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at the weekend. Although he didn’t lift the …