Person: Ben Clarke

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general

Sugar goes with his gut in final of 'The Apprentice'

Restaurant owner Yasmina Siadatan has won a job with Alan Sugar following a shock final of 'The Apprentice' in the UK.

world

Sweet victory as Yasmina becomes the Apprentice

general

'The Apprentice' reject Paula hits out at 'bully' Ben

rugby

Johnson: bold selection policy holds key to Lions success

rugby

Giant Dallaglio lays it down the line: I nearly answered Ireland’s call

racing

Bookmakers in the dark over Teofilo 2000 Guineas rumours

Bookies delighted with outsider's Aintree win

The 33-1 success of Silver Birch in the John Smith's Grand National had the major bookmakers declaring the biggest betting day of the year a "bookies' benefit".

Sun, 15 Apr, 2007

Bookies on top at Festival

Bookmakers were purring following day one of the Cheltenham Festival after several well-backed favourites were turned over.

Tue, 13 Mar, 2007

Detroit City generally a 2/1 chance following Irish pair’s defection

PHILIP Hobbs’ Detroit City, the main British hope, heads the betting at 2-1 following yesterday’s defection of both Macs Joy and Harchibald.

Sat, 10 Mar, 2007

Further proof that punters are split over the merit of Kauto Star’s totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup chances emerged today, with William Hill now making him the same price not to complete the course as he is to win the race.

Wed, 14 Feb, 2007

Prolific Nickname does it again

Nickname produced another stylish display in the Byrne Group plc Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown and has the bookmakers on the run ahead of the Cheltenham Festival.

Sun, 04 Feb, 2007

Nickname brings the house down

Nickname staked a claim for the Queen Mother Champion Chase with a gallant victory over Central House at Navan.

Sun, 12 Nov, 2006

Taranis still the fancy

TARANIS is holding on to his position as favourite for the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham even though the gamble on Vodka Bleu shows no signs of waning.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2006

Fallon granted licence to ride in Melbourne

FRESH life has been breathed into the Melbourne Cup ante-post market following the confirmation that Kieren Fallon will be allowed to partner Yeats in the famous race.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2006

Bookies fear 'Fallon factor'

Fresh life has been breathed into the Melbourne Cup ante-post market following the confirmation that Kieren Fallon will be allowed to partner Yeats in the famous race.

Wed, 11 Oct, 2006

Betting honours fairly even after opening day

A PARTIAL success was the message emanating from the majority of bookmakers after the first day of Royal Ascot saw just two favourites pass the winning post first.

Wed, 21 Jun, 2006

Betting honours fairly even after opening day

A partial success was the message emanating from the majority of bookmakers after the first day of Royal Ascot saw just two favourites pass the winning post first.

Tue, 20 Jun, 2006

Rowers strike World Cup gold

IRELAND’s lightweight four are targeting World Championship glory after their gold medal success on Saturday.

Mon, 19 Jun, 2006

Ulster centurion Cunningham firmly focused on Scarlets clash

BRYN CUNNINGHAM will join the list of Ulster centurions when he faces Llanelli Scarlets at Stradey Park this evening.

Fri, 19 May, 2006

Galwey’s glint of steel

Diarmuid O’Flynn looks ahead to the domestic rugby season with the new Shannon coach, Mick Galwey.

Sat, 16 Oct, 2004

Leader of the pack

Wasps’ inspirational captain Lawrence Dallaglio will put aside his admiration for Munster and love of all things Irish for 80 minutes on Sunday. He spoke to Barry Coughlan.

Fri, 23 Apr, 2004

Rugby: Skinstad set for Baabaas tour

Springbok number eight Bobby Skinstad will be part of the Barbarians squad for their three-match international tour next month.

Tue, 17 Apr, 2001

Rugby: Sale look to Robinson

Sale will be hoping for another Jason Robinson wonder show when they target a place in the Premiership play-offs tomorrow.

Fri, 13 Apr, 2001