Guests and staff were evacuated from the Mercure hotel in Haydock, Merseyside, after a fire broke out on the first floor. Fire crews responded within minutes and extinguished the blaze, with all individuals accounted for safely.
Jockey Nico de Boinville expressed surprise at Old Park Star's devastating 18-length victory at Haydock, propelling the hurdler to favouritism for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. Read the full analysis.
Jockey Harry Skelton triumphs in the £200,000 Betfair Chase with Grey Dawning just days after his wife gave birth to their daughter. An emotional victory at Haydock.
Jockey Harry Skelton triumphs in the £200,000 Betfair Chase with Grey Dawning just days after his wife gave birth. An emotional victory at Haydock. Read the full story.
Harry Redknapp described watching his star horse The Jukebox Man's winning return at Haydock as 'nerve-wracking'. The victory slashed his King George VI Chase odds to 7-1. Read the full story.
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