THE Fastnet International Schools Regatta second day in Schull Harbour provided excellent, but challenging sailing conditions, particularly in the afternoon.

Lee Westwood believes Rory McIlroy blundered badly in the final week of their European money list battle.

Lewis Hamilton is anticipating a battle royal tomorrow in a bid to further underline how the tide has turned on his season.

Nelson Piquet Jr obliterated the Eastern Creek lap record to set the pace in practice for the A1 Grand Prix round in Australia this weekend.

Ralf Schumacher will return to a Williams cockpit this week – providing he gets the all clear from doctors tomorrow.

Doncaster’s Group Two Champagne Stakes on September 10 has attracted 124 entries, including Mark Johnston’s ultra-impressive Glorious Goodwood winner Shamardal.

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Eddie Jordan has backed young Japanese star Takuma Sato to mature into a ‘‘big star’’ despite crashing into his team-mate in Malaysia.