THE family of a woman whose remains were discovered by detectives investigating the murder of Sian O’Callaghan have spoken of their devastation over the death of their “beautiful daughter”.

Few people characterise the British national hunt racing scene better than Nigel Twiston-Davies. A countryman at heart, he is also a rugged and independent voice within the sport and Declan Colley found out what makes him tick.

AM I the only Irishman that went to Cheltenham during Gold Cup week just to drink water? If I’m not, then I’m certainly a member of a very small club and that’s for sure.

Star De Mohaison takes the next step on the road to a possible tilt at the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup when he has his first race over fences for two years on Friday.

A BRITISH auctioneer has promised to make dreams come true — with a chance to wake up in supermodel Kate Moss’s bed.

Josh Guerriero was forced into a decent impression of a rodeo rider when the saddle slipped on Exmoor Ranger at Newbury, but the gifted amateur still managed to cling on to victory.

THE week after Cheltenham provides sufficient refuge for the needy and the greedy, with next Saturday seeing the start of the turf Flat season.

Turpin Green got back to winning ways in the Edward Hanmer Memorial Graduation Chase at Haydock – but it was a race not without incident.

Millionaire couple Liz Hurley and Arun Nayar were accused of “penny pinching” today after failing to make a donation to the country parish which hosted their star-studded wedding seven months ago.

FOR any trainer, the winner’s enclosure at Cheltenham on big race days is the place they want to be and Tom Taaffe is no exception to that rule.

Philip Hobbs believes One Knight has a “decent” chance of making a triumphant return to Wincanton, the scene of his debut bumper success in November 2000.

CONNECTIONS of Iris’s Gift are hoping the grey can boost his totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup prospects at Warwick today.

Connections of Iris’s Gift are hoping the grey can boost his totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup prospects at Warwick tomorrow.

Removal vans were spotted outside Kate Moss’s home today adding to speculation that the supermodel is seeking a quiet life in the countryside.

THERE is a time in every sporting career when the hero gets overturned by the guy next in line, or the no-hoper or by the fairy story - and that happened to Best Mate at Leopardstown yesterday when he was beaten by Beef or Salmon.

Superstar Hugh Grant and former lover Elizabeth Hurley spent a night together recently after sharing an intimate meal at Hurley’s English country home.

Carl Llewellyn will be back in action at Towcester tomorrow after recovering from a fall at Cheltenham.

Philip Hobbs finally takes the wraps off champion hurdler Rooster Booster at Cheltenham next week.

THERE’S a money trail out of Limerick city towards Linsagry, eight miles out of the city off the Dublin road and a spot where houses get built on the generous end of the scale.

Moscow Flyer could meet four of his old foes in the Grade One BMW Chase at Punchestown on April 29.

THIRTY-NINE horses remain in the €170,000 Powers Gold Label Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday.

Moscow Flyer could meet four of his old foes in the Grade One BMW Chase at Punchestown on April 29.

Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes have asked a council for permission to make changes to their Cotswold manor retreat, it was confirmed today.

Cheltenham have announced the introduction of supplementary stages for each of the four championship races at the Festival this season.

Tony McCoy heads to Stratford today for a pair of rides as he looks to close in on the record number of winners in a season.