The London Marathon will go ahead as planned, organisers said today after the Boston Marathon explosions prompted an urgent security review.

Jools Holland is to be honoured for his contribution to music and music broadcasting at a charity event, it was announced today.

Seb Sanders refused to admit defeat in the duel for the jockeys’ championship after riding a short-priced treble at Catterick.

Cracking made a quick breakaway to steal the dash for the EBF Maiden Stakes at a well-attended Brighton.

Darryll Holland is set to return to the saddle next Saturday after being out of action with a broken wrist following a fall at York.

MINISTER Of State is fancied to run a big race on his debut in handicap company in the Carleton Furniture Handicap at Thirsk today.