ASTON VILLA are hosting rivals Nottingham Forest in a massive Midlands derby!
In a packed Saturday of football, Crystal Palace beat rivals Brighton after 14 MINUTES of injury time.
Ipswich were in front against Wolves, but suffered a huge body blow as the visitors fought back from a goal to win 2-1.
Graham Potter’s West Ham drew with Bournemouth.
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ROYAL VELVET (6.30 Southwell)
She won on comeback last season and has shown all her best form over this distance.
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MOULIN BOOJ (4.20 Southwell)
He was beaten in a tight finish here last time and can go close again off 1lb higher.
WILTSHIRE (4.55 Southwell)
He was last seen running a good third in a Newcastle Listed race and he’ll be fit coming from William Haggas.
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JOE JOYCE and Filip Hrgovic’s huge heavyweight clash takes place TONIGHT – and the undercard has some great fights too.
The main event is all about high stakes and title implications depending on the result, but fans can look forward to two other fights that have belts on the line.
In tonight’s Co-main, Jack Rafferty defends his Commonwealth Super-Lightweight title for the fourth time against Cory O’Regan.
Rafferty, 29, has an impressive 25 wins and zero losses and hasn’t seen the judges’ scorecards in his last five fights.
His opponent, O’Regan, has a record of 14 wins and is also undefeated in his professional career – he’s making a very quick turnaround after beating Georgi Velichkov in March.
Highly touted British heavyweight David Adeleye also features on the card and will go head-to-head with Jeamie TKV for the vacant British heavyweight title.
After losing to Fabio Wardley, ‘Big D’ bounced back with a huge knockout win against Solomon Dacres.
He’ll be hoping to make it a second win in a row and to capture the British title.
Jeamie ‘TKV’ Tshikeva most recently fought in February this year which saw him claim the vacant IBO international heavyweight title after beating Michael Webster by TKO.
Mark Chamberlain, named as Turki Al-Sheikh‘s favourite fighter will also feature on tonight’s undercard, he’ll be hoping to bounce back after losing to Josh Padley last September.
A CHARITY insider has claimed that Prince Harry “should be nervous” that his alleged ‘angry’ message to Sentebale’s boss will be made public.
The Duke of Sussex reportedly sent Dr Sophie Chandauka an “unpleasant” and “imperious” message when she refused to back Meghan Markle in a row over a polo event last year.
Dr Chandauka, the CEO of the Duke’s foundation, accused Harry of “harassment and bullying at scale” as well as trying to use the charity as his ‘own PR weapon’ when she stood up to him.
The Prince warned “the truth will be unveiled” by the Charity Commission after an investigation has been launched into the runnings of the non-profit organisation.
The source believes Harry could look hypocritical over his treatment of Dr Chandauka, who he has accused of telling “blatant lies”.
The source told Page Six: “Harry should be nervous about this message coming out, especially when he has been so outspoken about his wife being bullied in the past.
“When Meghan was accused of being a bully, Harry’s world stopped.
“He moved heaven and Earth to try to protect her. He alienated his family to protect her — and now he’s being accused of the same thing.”
The source added that Harry’s message will ‘prove’ the Duke is ‘used to people being subservient to him’.
Harry has denied Dr Chandauka’s accusations.
Ms Chandauka has been accused of poor governance and spending ‘hundreds of thousands of pounds of donors’ money on consultancy fees.
The decision was made for Sentebale to be run from Africa instead of London.
Harry stood down as patron of the charity last week along with fellow co-founder Prince Seeiso in support of a group of trustees who have also quit.
In his statement, he added that they “fully expect the investigation will unveil the truth that collectively forced us to resign.
“We remain hopeful this will allow for the charity to be put in the right hands immediately, for the sake of the communities we serve.”
Zimbabwean-born lawyer Ms Chandauka has insisted she was a “whistleblower” and claimed the charity was riddled by “poor governance, weak executive management, abuse of power, bullying, harassment, misogyny and misogynoir.
Misogynoir is the term used to describe discrimination against black women.
She took legal action against the former trustees who demanded her resignation and reported her concerns to the Charity Comission.
A spokesperson for Sentebale said Dr Chandauka has deleted her X account after she was met with a torrent of racial abuse.
Online bullies who openly support the Sussexes have also branded her a “fraud” and accused her of “trashing” Diana’s memory.
Harry founded the organisation in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to help young people in southern Africa affected by HIV and Aids, in honor of Princess Diana.
A friend of Harry’s told MailOnline that he was “in total shock” and “feels like he’s had one of his fingers cut off” over the fall out with the charity.
A source told The Daily Telegraph: “As soon as anyone turns against her, she brings the race card in and she comes for you.
“She’s a very poisonous woman and it’s very sad it’s come to this.”
The source also said Dr Chandauka allegedly accused the trustees of bullying when challenged over losing a major sponsor.
The Sun has approached Prince Harry’s representatives for comment.
The dispute is said to have centred on the annual Sentebale polo cup, which is a key fundraising event for the charity.
Royal biographer Hugo Vickers told The Sun: “The whole situation is obviously very toxic and very difficult.”
And added it isn’t without its irony, and agreed seeing Harry and Meghan on the other side of such a racism row is somewhat “hypocritical” considering the duchess had accused the Royal Family of similar previously.
Dr Chandauka alleged there had been “weak executive management, abuse of power, bullying, harassment, misogyny, and misogynoir”.
It’s understood at least part of the row was sparked by Dr Chandauka’s push for the charity’s fundraising to be moved to Africa.
Mr Vickers said she is “using every possible bit of ammunition because she’s been pushed out and is obviously very upset”.
He added: “Everybody has to be terribly careful whenever they mention anything to do with race issues, because it’s very complicated, and it’s very sensational.”
He went on to say, while not devaluing Dr Chandauka’s personal experience of feeling she’s been targeted in such a way: “It seems to me that that is one of the cards that people do play when they’re in trouble.
“Meghan Markle herself has played this card once or twice rather prominently.”
Mr Vickers was referring most specifically to the Oprah Winfrey interview Meghan and Harry gave in April 2021 in which the duchess alleged two royals had questioned what skin colour the then-unborn Prince Archie would be.
He said seeing such an argument used against someone the Sussexes are seemingly in opposition with could be interpreted as “hypocritical”.
However, he said he feels, unfortunately, the irony of the situation is likely lost on Meghan herself.
“I’m not sure she’s very good on irony,” he said. “To be quite honest, I think she’s always moving forward in her own way…
“I’m afraid it’s all of us who are relating things back, not her.”
He added: “The further you go out into the limelight, the further you put your head above the parapet, as it were, the more you’re likely to be attacked.
“And because she herself has attacked other people it’s kind of fair game to do so, because I mean that Oprah Winfrey interview that she did she played some very heavy cards in that all those years ago.”
Mr Vickers said he believes Meghan, however, will stay out of this row as much as possible.
“It’s not really a Meghan Markle issue, although I can see how it could be interpreted as such, because she too has entered into this kind of argument about race,” he said.
Mr Vickers added that it’s a shame Harry has been dragged into the row, and been forced to step away from the charity, having co-founded it in 2006.
He described it as one of the two main parts of his legacy harking back to his royal days which are close to his heart and which he’s worked tirelessly to build – the other being the Invictus Games.
Fellow royal author Ingrid Seward told The Sun earlier this week: “I’m absolutely certain that Harry had no idea this was going to blow up in the way that it has, and it would be the last thing that he wanted.
“He’s very, very distressed about the whole thing.”
MEDICS rushed on the pitch to help Maxence Lacroix after a sickening head clash with Joao Pedro.
The centre-back collided with Pedro as Brighton trailed Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park.
Lacroix actually wanted to continue playing but the Eagles bench decided to replace him with Joel Ward.
It was just one of several crazy incidents in a game that included THREE red cards.
Jean-Philippe Mateta – back after his horror head injury in the FA Cup against Millwall – opened the lead after three minutes.
Danny Welbeck then equalised on the half hour mark before Daniel Munoz restored Palace’s lead ten minutes after the break.
The first to be shown red was substitute striker Eddie Nketiah – after being booked for diving and a studs up challenge.
Marc Guehi followed as the game headed into the 90th minute following the England international’s second yellow.
But the drama did not stop there as Jan Paul van Hecke was sent off six minutes into added time for his second bookable offence.
Palace held onto victory to take bragging rights back down the M23.
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CURTIS Pritchard has sparked concern as he sported a black eye at the Grand National with Ekin-Su.
The Love Island star, 29, looked loved up as he stepped out with Ekin, 30, for the racing.
He looked dapper with a white shirt, paired with grey suit trousers as he soaked up the warm weather.
However, he also showed off what appeared to be painful bruising around his eye.
Sources close to the reality star said Curtis sustained the injury while training for his debut boxing match.
They said: “Curtis has thrown himself into training ahead of his first fight with Misfits boxing.
“He’s making his debut in the ring on the 16th of May and the black eye has came from a training session.”
Curtis first told Sun Sport how he was following the likes of Tommy Fury into the ring, having previously been trained by the Love Island star.
He said: “I’ve always been into fighting and boxing and all of that stuff so it’s something I’ve always wanted to do as a kid.
“But dancing was my main career at the time and you couldn’t balance when you’re doing it at a very high level.
“So I feel like now I’m at a different place in my life and I thought, let’s do some boxing. Let’s do something I’ve always wanted to do and get in the ring.”
Meanwhile, this week Married at First Sight star Georges Berthonneau claimed Ekin-Su ‘cheated’ on him and said they were previously dating before she returned to Love Island.
Georges, 32, has claimed he was in a secret 10-month relationship with Ekin when she entered the All Stars villa this year.
In a bombshell interview, he has alleged that their relationship was “super intense and super intimate” and that they were “in love”.
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Thursday, April 3
All times BST
1:45pm: Manifesto Novices’ Chase (WINNER: IMPAIRE ET PASSE)
2:20pm: Juvenile Hurdle (WINNER: MURCIA)
2:55pm: Aintree Bowl (WINNER: GAELIC WARRIOR)
3:30pm: Aintree Hurdle (WINNER: LOSSIEMOUTH)
4:05pm: Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Chase (WINNER: GRACCUS DE BALME)
4:40pm: Red Rum Handicap Chase (WINNER: SANUS BRUIT)
5:15pm: Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (WINNER: SEO LINN)
Friday, April 4
1:45pm: Mildmay Novices’ Chase (WINNER: CALDWELL POTTER)
2:20pm: William Hill Handicap Hurdle (WINNER: WELLINGTON ARCH)
2:55pm: Top Novices’ Hurdle (WINNER: SALVATOR MUNDI)
3:30pm: Melling Chase (WINNER: JONBON)
4:05pm: Topham Handicap Chase (WINNER: GENTLEMAN DE MEE)
4:40pm: Sefton Novices’ Hurdle (WINNER: JULIUS DES PICTONS)
5:15pm: Hallgarten and Novum Wines Handicap Hurdle (WINNER: SHE’S A SAINT)
Saturday, April 5
1:20pm: William Hill Handicap Hurdle (WINNER: DEEP CAVE)
1:55pm: Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (WINNER: HONESTY POLICY)
2:30pm: Freebooter Handicap Chase (WINNER: CRUZ CONTROL)
3:05pm: Liverpool Hurdle (WINNER: HIDDENVALLEY LANE)
4pm: Grand National (WINNER: NICK ROCKETT)
5pm: Maghull Novices’ Chase (Racing TV)
5:35pm: Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Racing TV)
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EX-PREMIER LEAGUE star Arthur Melo was the victim of daylight robbery, according to reports in Spain.
Arthur, who joined Liverpool on loan in the 2022/23 season, is said to have been walking around in Barcelona on Thursday when the incident occurred.
Marca report the 28-year-old, who now plays for Girona on loan from Juventus, was enjoying some time off shopping when, at around 4pm, he went to pay for his parking on Passeig de Gracia.
It was then that an individual hopped off a motorbike and stole a luxury watch from him before bolting off at speed with the help of a second suspect.
The midfielder was unhurt in the robbery which he later reported to the police.
He returned to Girona training as normal on Friday and was named on the substitutes bench for the club’s 1-0 defeat to Alaves today.
Arthur played just once for Liverpool during his time in England, with injuries limiting him to just 13 minutes of action.
This is the third season in a row he has been sent on loan by parent club Juventus, whom he joined from Barcelona in 2020.
He was on loan at Fiorentina last season before returning to the Turin club in the summer, only to be sent on loan to Girona during the winter transfer window.
The Brazilian was previously the victim of an alleged robbery in 2019 when two burglars threatened his brother with a weapon at his home.
It happened during Barcelona‘s 3-0 Champions League semi-final win over Liverpool, a lead which would dramatically be overturned in a stunning comeback by the Reds in the second leg.
Arthur has played six times for Girona since moving on loan.
FANS called for Ipswich goalkeeper Alex Palmer to be sent off after he used his hands to clear a back-pass off the line.
But a little-known rule saved him from being booked for his shocking blunder, with Ipswich 1-0 up on Wolves at the time.
Ipswich passed the ball back to Palmer but he let the ball run through his legs.
It was about to roll over the line before the stopper chased back and scooped it up with his hands.
Referee Anthony Taylor immediately awarded an indirect free-kick to Wolves inside the six-yard box.
All 11 Ipswich player gathered across the line in unison, as seven Wolves stars stood inside the box on top of the ball.
But Wolves had to pass the ball before shooting, which allowed the relegation-threatened home side to clear.
Wolves touched the free-kick to Emmanuel Agbadou who belted it from six yards but Sam Morsy was out quickly to block it away.
However, fans were outraged and confused as to why Palmer hadn’t been sent off for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity.
But the rules clearly show that it’s not a bookable offence.
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The International Football Association Board (IFAB) who set the laws of the game state if a goalkeeper handles a backpass “an indirect free kick is awarded and no card is shown.”
The Football Association’s guidance is also clear: “If the goalkeeper handles the ball inside their penalty area when not permitted to do so, an indirect free kick is awarded but there is no disciplinary sanction.”
Liam Delap opened the scoring inside 16 minutes after a lengthly VAR check.
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CONOR McGREGOR appeared to be ATTACKED by a fan at a bare-knuckle boxing fight in Dubai.
McGregor was promoting a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event at the Duty Free Tennis Stadium.
And when leaving the venue, footage uploaded online showed a fan appearing to try and attack the UFC legend.
But security were quick to intervene and prevented the attack – leaving the would-be assailant bloodied.
McGregor – dressed in a silk green shirt – watched on and shrugged his shoulders as security dealt with the fan.
SunSport reached out for comment.
The Irishman is a co-owner of BKFC alongside American David Feldman.
His last fight in the UFC octagon came in July 2021 when he suffered a horror leg break in the first round against Dustin Poirier.
McGregor, 36, was due to return in June 2024 to fight Michael Chandler, 38, but he pulled out amid a toe injury.
The former UFC champion has not fought since and in November he was found liable for the sexual assault of Nikita Hand in 2018.
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McGregor has since appealed the verdict.
The controversial fighter also recently hit headlines after announcing plans to run for Irish presidency in elections later this year.
He was a guest of US President Donald Trump in March – and threw doubt over his fighting future just days after.
McGregor said: I’ve got two fights on the contract, I’m in negotiations.
“Last week something happened to me, I went to the White House and my heart bleeds for my country right now.
“There is a lot of stuff going on back home. I am happy with what I have done. There is something else for me that is in my gut right now.
“And that’s where we are going. We will see. Greatness don’t rush, and right now Ireland is in my thoughts. That’s where I am at.”
But in a U-turn just moments later, McGregor said: “My comeback will be slated as the greatest comeback or the biggest, most-anticipated comeback of all time.
“[But] right now Ireland is in my thoughts and that’s where I’m at. It will happen, I’m sure and it’s always great to be here and there you go.”
