Posts made in April, 2018

Huntingdon hosts a new runner for the Queen

Huntingdon hosts a new runner for the Queen

The Alconbury Handicap Chase is to take place at 2.10pm and there are some few surprises which among them would see a rare runner in the event. According to trainer Nicky Henderson, the event will feature one of his own steeplechaser Special Agent who scooped the Ascot Racecourse in 2015. Special Agent becomes the second jumps runner in history for The Queen which dates since the initiation of the 2015/206 season in spring.

More often than not, the Special Agent has been outstanding when it comes to Flat grounds and these ‘flat course’ oriented horses are rarely used when it comes to jump racing tracks. Moreover, it has been five years since Special Agent was involved in a racecourse with jumps. Nonetheless, it is believed that she will go against all odds and perform better in the event.

Henderson claimed that he will have two of his runners in the Friday’s Huntingdon showdown. He expected to field in one of his best runner Buveur D’Air. He will be on the verge of making it perfect for him after his 100% record across the season which will showcase during the Racing UK Novices’ Hurdle at 1.35pm.

Both Special Agent and Buveur will be Henderson’s main runners at the main event. However, there is a possibility that he may field in the Call The Cops the same afternoon in a rather rare race of the Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle in which the winner will walk home with cash prize of £18,500 as well as qualifying for the Pertemps Final to be held during the Cheltenham Festival. Call The Cops will be the favorite to clinch the award having won the race last year.

The general manager at Huntingdon Racecourse Sian Williams claimed that the Queen has for long been the number one supporter of horseracing in the nation. This would be made more enticing to the fans that will have a chance to see one of the Queen’s horse’s take to the field.

Racing will officially start at 1pm this Friday with accompanied children being awarded with a free entry while adults’ ticket will cost £13.50.

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Bryson DeChambeau transforming to a new golf pacesetter

Bryson DeChambeau transforming to a new golf pacesetter

At a very tender age, Bryson is on the move to become one of the prominent golf champions. Currently, he is nearing the string attained by the four time major champion Rory McIlroy. The two proved to have a growing rivalry in last week’s edition of the Abu Dhabi title. They were among other big names in PGA such as Ernie Els who is twice more than Bryson in age.

22 year of Bryson is finding it easy to win various awards as he has incorporated a new playing mode. He won the US armature champions well as the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the same year. With the two titles, he entered the list of five men to have accrued the two phenomenal awards in a single year.

Bryson was against all odds scooped the second spot during the Australian Masters last year just few points shy of the eventual winner Peter Senior. This was a great milestone for him as he competed against prominent professionals. DeChambeau was initially the first time leader in last weeks’ edition after a 64 opening but would later in finish joint 54th place.

Bryson has been nicknamed the ‘scientist golfer’ for his tactical way of playing and explaining the sport. The California youngster also claimed that it is just a matter of time before he joins the pro golfing after he completes his maters come April.

It goes without doubt that the current progress that is portrayed by DeChambeau is enough to be termed as one of the pacesetters in the sport. After his masters, he will embark on serious golfing where becoming a professional will be eminent.

BBC Radio 5 live golf summarizer Jay Townsend claims that more often than not, armatures have a tendency of trying their best in buying the game especially while playing at home. At the hot sun of Abu Dhabi, pacesetter was evident he added.

The European Tour has given players mandate to be wearing shorts as well as pro-arms during practice sessions. This was evident as Rickie Fowler who clinched the Abu Dhabi title was seen wearing a new version of golf shoes.

Fashions will be there and will later expire, nonetheless, the main question is whether Bryson will come and go or will he be there to stay and fight for the top ranking in the PGA.

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A bad day for Microsoft during NFL playoff

A bad day for Microsoft during NFL playoff

There was a lapse in the connection of the network on tablets provided by Microsoft during an NFL playoff match featuring New England Patriots. This was a huge disappointment for the players as well as the coaches who were unable to review any of the play.

Apparently, Microsoft entered into a deal with the NFL back in 2013. The deal which is believed to be worth over $400 million claimed that Microsoft will be the official provider of its Tablets which many referred to as ‘iPads’ which enabled the commentators and coaches to review plays.

Since this deal, things have not been 100% sure as another downfall was evidence last Sunday as the TV viewers for the championship match that involved New England Patriots and Denver Broncos were disappointed when they were notified of a possible failure to the tablets on the Patriot’s sidelines.

Evans Washburn who is a CBs side reporter claimed that the Patriot’s staff team was having some problem with the tablets which made it impossible for their coaches to see their defensive players. The NFL team immediately came in to solve the problem with some tablets able to continue their purpose while others could not bring up any image from the pitch.

The problem persisted through the first half of the game but the tablets would resume to full functioning in the second half. Through its spokesman, Microsoft claimed that the problem was associated with network connectivity rather than tablet malfunctioning.

The company released a statement on Sunday which said that the problem was related to a network connectivity problem rather than a malfunctioning problem. He also added that the problem will never be experienced again as they have talked to their network partners to look deep into the matter.

The following day, NFL released a statement which assured its clients that Microsoft was not responsible for the problem but it was from a network connectivity failure. Brain McCarthy a spokesperson of NFL claimed that towards the 1st half, the Patriot’s coaches were left on a stand still as pictures from the field went missing. This was not a malfunctioning of the Microsoft tablets but network failure. He assured that this season had no tablet malfunction but network connectivity.

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