Error: no decision tree source folder detected This is probably not the page you’re looking for Woolworths has bought and sold shopping centres it anchors east and west of the country the group is outlaying $180 million for Plumpton Marketplace The Woolworths rental agreement for Plumpton Marketplace had 10 years left to run with no option The lease did however give it first right to buy the block The price reflects a circa six per cent net passing yield rival supermarket Coles is seeking approval develop a neighbourhood mall also expected to be occupied by Kmart Revelop owns a 3.69ha site in the pocket too after paying Salta $20m earlier this year The group has occupied Plumpton Marketplace since developing it – then divesting with a leaseback (story continues below) paid $136m in mid-2022 – before the renovation Plumpton is about 45 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD The deal comes nine months since Woolworths paid $51m for Niddrie Central is banking $35.75m selling a near new mall at Clarkson The Reject Shop is another high-profile occupier in the 6466 sqm complex Fabcot paid $14.5m for the land in mid-2021 Colliers’ James Wilson and Richard Cash brokered the sale ISPT is the buyer, for the IRAPT; also today we are reporting that manager bought a Melbourne shopping centre half-stake Colleague Lachlan MacGillivray was the Plumpton Marketplace agent Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password It looks like JavaScript is not enabled in your browser as it vies with arch-rival Coles for control of the best supermarket sites around the country Leases for Woolworths and its discount department store Big W at Plumpton Marketplace have another 10 years to run That left Woolworths with little choice but to purchase the sub-regional shopping centre if it wanted to secure its long-term future in the growing suburb Woolworths also had an edge on prospective buyers – including other supermarket operators – with a pre-emptive right to match rival offers for the near-20,000 square metre mall Coles was already breathing down Woolworths’ neck in the neighbourhood with plans approved for a new $200 million site for Coles and its discount chain Kmart next door to Plumpton Marketplace on Jersey Road real-time view into the high-stakes real estate competition between the nation’s biggest grocers Their property moves can typically take years to play out as they jostle for position across the suburbs of Australia It also comes as the market power of Woolworths and Coles is put under the microscope by the competition regulator While grocery prices are the main focus of that inquiry the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has also raised tough questions about land banking – the practice of acquiring real estate to shut out competitors The biggest players are building up considerable portfolios Woolworths has an interest in 110 undeveloped sites for new stores around the country Coles has 42 on its books and discount chain Aldi holds 13 undeveloped sites Woolworths was also racing against a rising market Shopping centres have been one of the first asset classes to recover after a nearly two-year slump across much of the commercial property sector The yield of the Plumpton transaction was just under five per cent a relatively sharp yield by industry standards and an indication of the price Woolworths was willing to pay yields on Sydney’s top CBD skyscrapers are in the 6 per cent range Woolworths has been three decades in residence at the Plumpton mall after building it in 1994 originally The real estate changed hands several times before TCorp under an investment mandate managed by Lendlease “We’ve been a tenant in the Plumpton Marketplace through our Woolworths and Big W businesses since it opened in 1994,” a Woolworths spokesman told The Australian Financial Review “We look forward to continuing our operations within this centre and to continuing to service the local community for many years to come Woolworths and Coles have shown themselves willing to step directly into the property market over the years as they tussle for supermarket supremacy Woolworths forked out $51 million to buy a small suburban mall in Melbourne’s northern suburbs where it is already the anchor tenant It paid $68 million – or around double that mall’s market value at time – giving it the option to hang its own shingle over the property when its rival’s lease expires in 2029 Coles paid almost $100 million for a huge site in Balaclava in Melbourne’s inner east securing its position and preventing Woolworths – which has an outlet directly opposite – from becoming the dominant player in the busy suburb Lendlease declined to comment on the Plumpton Marketplace transaction Selling agent Lachlan MacGillivray from Colliers also declined to comment Sydney commercial real estate Melbourne commercial real estate Brisbane commercial real estate Adelaide commercial real estate Perth commercial real estate Canberra commercial real estate Darwin commercial real estate Hobart commercial real estate NSW properties for sale VIC properties for sale QLD properties for sale SA properties for sale WA properties for sale ACT properties for sale NT properties for sale TAS properties for sale NSW properties for lease VIC properties for lease QLD properties for lease SA properties for lease WA properties for lease ACT 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next decade Premier Jacinta Allan and State Electricity Commission Minister Lily D’Ambrosio visited the site on Wednesday to mark the start of the installation of the first of 444 Tesla Megapack battery units the 600-megawatt facility will offer 1.6 gigawatt-hours of energy storage—enough to power up to 200,000 homes during peak times More than 15,000 tonnes of rock extracted from the site will be reused to create a protective barrier around the hub which will be landscaped with native vegetation This project is the first from the revived State Electricity Commission (SEC) under its $1 billion investment in renewable energy infrastructure Co-owned by renewable energy investor Equis Australia the hub is a key part of the SEC’s goal of generating 4.5 gigawatts of new renewable energy capacity As Victoria moves towards 95% renewable energy generation by 2035 building energy storage capacity is crucial for ensuring an affordable and reliable power supply The Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub in Plumpton is expected to become operational next year A high school teacher in Sydney's northwest has been charged with child sex offences Plumpton High School's music and drama teacher Tyson Moon was charged on November 14 with three counts of sexually touching a person over 16 and under 17 in special care The 26-year-old has been prohibited from teaching while the matter remains before the courts after the allegations were reported to police on November 1 school principal Tim Lloyd said Moon had been assigned to a 'non-school work location' by the Department of Education the school is unable to comment on anything that may be associated with it,' the letter said 'As soon as this matter was brought to its attention the school followed all related departmental policies and procedures 'Counselling for your child is available from the school by contacting our main office.' Moon has worked in Plumpton High School's performing arts faculty since 2021 The school's 2022 Gifted and Talented Program information booklet praised Moon's performance 'Mr Moon's professional experience in the theatre industry has assisted in the mentoring and guidance of his students to assist in their own success in performing arts subjects whilst experiencing a glimpse of what the professional theatre industry is like throughout his drama lessons in the classroom,' it said Moon also worked for a youth community theatre group in western Sydney, founded in 2020, which involves both primary and high school-aged children, the Sydney Morning Herald reports There have been no charges connected to this group NSW Police confirmed Moon has been granted conditional bail and will front court in Mount Druitt on December 16 Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:.. 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This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page just hours after Plumpton’s Sussex National meeting was called off despite passing a morning inspection Following a Saturday without any jumps or afternoon action a full programme of National Hunt racing seemed set to take place after fixtures at Chepstow Plumpton and Naas were all initially given the go-ahead after morning checks The team at Chepstow opted to take another look after an initial precautionary inspection at 7.30am and the seven-race card passed a second inspection at 9am only two races would ultimately take place with proceedings called off thereafter due to unsafe conditions told Sky Sports Racing: “We had an inquiry before the first race with all the jockeys doctors and vets and all the horse group there were happy to carry on just after that we had a fair shower and with the thawing out and everything else it’s just the amount of water that we’ve had in the last hour the jockeys have come back and said that in a couple of places they felt it was just a little bit too wet and unsafe the welfare of the jockeys and the welfare of the horses When they come back and you see the jockeys He added: “The last thing anybody wants is to bring people here and then not carry through if at any stage this morning we thought that it wasn’t safe the rain came in afterwards and we’re in this position we’re in – we do feel sorry for everybody but safety comes first.” ShowLudlow: 12.45 Blue Moon Lady 1.15 My Mate Polly 1.45 Aviation 2.15 Planet Legend 2.50 Balkardy 3.25 Olivia Kate 3.55 Claim Du Brizais Ayr: 1.00 Reagrove Lord 1.30 Golden Point 2.00 Travail D’Orfevre 2.35 Raffles Wonder 3.10 Maghlaak 3.45 Kevlar Wolverhampton: 5.00 Classy Clarets (nb) 5.30 Jazzy Angel 6.00 Kewmill 6.30 Royal Zabeel (nap) 7.00 Havana Force 7.30 Gustav Graves 8.00 Starfighter 8.30 Desiderata Thank you for your feedback.Officials at Plumpton announced a precautionary inspection for 8.30am before one of the track’s most high-profile fixtures of the season due to the forecast of heavy rain overnight racing was initially given the green light the meeting was called off due to waterlogging said: “We were predicted 5mm of rain between 8.30am and midday but we were already on 7.5mm just before 10am That much rain in a short space of time has left us with a few areas of false ground and we didn’t think it was safe any more we felt we had a good chance with the forecast how it was but we got more rain than expected and it’s pushed us over the edge It’s always a hard decision and it would have been the same whatever meeting it was We have our processes and it was just unfortunate that it’s happened on a big day.” Further interruptions to the racing programme appear certain in the coming days with more snow and freezing temperatures forecast the jumps meeting at Ayr is subject to a precautionary inspection at 7am due to the threat of snow and temperatures as low as minus 2C Officials at Ludlow will also inspect at 7am with two inches of snow laying on the track on Sunday morning Leicester’s Tuesday card has already been abandoned due to waterlogging National Hunt racing did at least get the go-ahead in Ireland at Naas where Fun Fun Fun made an impressive start to her career over fences when leading home a one-two-three for Willie Mullins Council accepted the funding offer of $70.79 million of grant funding through the NSW Government’s Accelerated Infrastructure Fund (AIF) – Round 3. The funding is designed to provide critical infrastructure to support sewer upgrades in the Northern Growth Area and the duplication of Plumpton Road North and Plumpton Road South to support the delivery of new homes. Under the funding requirements for the AIF, Council is required to contribute a minimum of 25 per cent towards the grant. Over the three successful projects this equates to a contribution of $23,598,736. Council’s draft 2024-25 Long Term Financial Plan includes total project budgets - including planned phasing over the life of the projects - in the capital works program. Director Regional Activation John Sidgwick outlined the next steps for project to duplicate Plumpton Road North and Plumpton Road South. “Council will now progress with concept designs and intersections treatments for the Plumpton Road upgrades,” Mr Sidgwick said. “Once the concept plans have been developed, Council will consult with the local community prior to commencing works.” The funding for the three Wagga Wagga projects was announced recently by the Minister for Planning and Open Spaces as part of a wider investment of $137.19 million in the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund program to fund nine regional infrastructure projects, to support the delivery of 24,000 new regional homes. Oh no! It looks like JavaScript is not enabled in your browser. I studied chemistry at university and then got into radiochemistry for medical imaging research After 16 years in that industry it felt like time for a change How and why did you get interested in the wine industry I have been interested in wine since I was young. Our family holidays were always to France where I was introduced to wine at the dinner table. Over the years, I have studied wine through WSET courses and visited wine regions around the world It is a fascinating and never-ending topic to learn about So when I felt like my time was done with medical research wine seemed like the perfect direction to go in Sam Hill: you have to be prepared to get your hands dirty doing a course at Plumpton How and why did you want to do a course at Plumpton was the perfect way to learn about the industry and feed my curiosity I studied part time so I was able to fit it around my job at the time and keep paying the mortgage I enjoyed the course immensely and really enjoyed my “day off” once a week to go and learn about wine production and viticulture I heard about it through applying for jobs in the wine industry and hearing that a qualification from Plumpton was a huge plus on a CV What’s subject did you investigate for your main project and why I decided to study the use of cloches to ripen Riesling in the UK climate Riesling is an exciting grape variety but many people have tried and failed to reliably ripen it in England Riesling’s high acidity means that it often doesn’t reach the required maturity When the opportunity at Beacon Down vineyard came up to experiment with their Riesling vines I knew that it would make an interesting and important project for UK viticulture Sam Hill’s course looked into the possibilities of growing Riesling in the UK It has involved a significant amount of hours in the vineyard First we installed homemade cloches on 500 Riesling vines made from polythene Then I took measurements of temperature and humidity throughout the growing season to measure the impact of the cloches on the microclimate surrounding the vines I monitored maturity levels to see the impact on acidity and sugar What challenges have you had pulling it together The biggest challenge was getting to the vineyard as often as I needed to I worked closely with the vineyard owner Paul Pippard who gave me a lot of support and guidance during the more challenging moments The project was a real pleasure to spend time on and the final results were very positive What do you hope your research will achieve the research in 2019 achieved ripe Riesling grapes that have been used to produce an English Riesling for Beacon Down Secondly I hope that my research has shown that it is not only possible to ripen Riesling in an English vineyard but that by installing cloches on the vines you can significantly increase yield and maturity The potential applications of this treatment are far wider than just ripening Riesling How will you apply what you’ve learnt to your future career I am very keen to be involved in planting unusual varieties in the UK If this process can broaden people’s minds to what can be achieved in the UK then I hope I am very much a part of that I have also learnt a huge amount about the practicalities of working in a vineyard throughout the growing year What would you say to people looking to do a course at Plumpton I would make sure you spend your summer before the course starts wisely get a placement at a vineyard or winery to start to learn the ropes And then take all the opportunities that are offered to you at Plumpton and take full advantage What you are now planning to do after Plumpton I am planning a career in the wine world and would love to have my own vineyard in the UK and to make my own wine with unusual varieties and probably some Riesling Which countries andregions around the world have you visited and most liked I have visited many wine regions around the world but especially enjoyed my time spent in Franciacorta in Italy I had a two month placement there for the 2018 harvest and loved immersing myself in that culture I have a placement in Alsace coming up for the 2020 harvest Sam Hill is keen to follow a career where he can work on developing new grape varieties in the UK Which countries and regions would you most want to go to and why I would love to revisit California to go to the lesser known regions and try the range of Pinot Noir that’s on offer Jura is also on my list because the wines are fascinating and unique but I think that anyone who bucks the trend and forges their own path is inspiring And anyone who takes a chance and dares to plant a vineyard in the UK with our climate I admire greatly That is a very difficult question to answer and maybe a top ten or twenty would be fairer I do love the red wines of central and southern Italy and the white wines of Alsace Well I’m probably drinking the Italian with pizza and the Alsace wines with flammkuchen The Buyer TVClick below to watch The Buyer's library of online debates, videos and webinars. Sans Bruit followed up his recent Aintree triumph by picking up another nice prize in Plumpton’s BetGoodwin Sussex Champion Chase Handicap Chase Jockey Jay Tidball had to accept defeat in a battle for the early lead with Nico de Boinville on board Westport Cove for Willie Mullins while the Irish raider ultimately could not sustain the gallop and eventually faded out to finish fourth Sans Bruit kept on gamely to readily prevail by two and a quarter lengths at 8-1 Stablemate Matterhorn made late headway to grab second under Harry Cobden with Aucunrisque also doing his best work at the business end in third Nicholls told Sky Sports Racing: “He surprised me he was happy enough for Jay to ride him because he could see we needed 5lb off the 9lb penalty (for winning at Aintree) – Cobden’s not just a top-class jockey “I’d say it was nearly a career best for him but sometimes when you have 100 grand races like this “Sans Bruit will probably have a holiday now and the other lad will probably run through the summer We talked about all the different scenarios and he just got a super lead He’s a lad who has been with us for a year and is just coming to light and will ride plenty more winners.” but we half-missed the start and Nico went off in front He’s a horse when he’s in behind other horses he can be quite keen but we went such a nice gallop that he relaxed and the race sort of panned out perfectly for him “He was never doing too much and I was always in my comfort zone Sign up using our simple one-page form and you'll be able to access free video form The planned Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre has had a major breakthrough after the masterplan was approved a motion that sought approval of the final draft design report and associated costs at a meeting of council It means additional features will be added to the centre The number of 50 metre pool lanes will be reduced to eight lanes Councillor Steve Abboushi said the project would not just “meet standards” for living in Melton but “set new ones” it’s about creating a vibrant community hub where everyone can come together “With features like the second floor meeting space and roof deck… It’s going to create more opportunities for residents and local businesses.” with more than 1700 comments made by 1000 participants showing a high level of support for the centre Cr Abboushi said the feedback contributed to the planning of the centre which will make Melton a better place for families to thrive “We’ve been listening to our residents gathering feedback to shape every corner of our new development,” he said The next step in the development is to update the business case which is estimated to be complete by August Mayor Kathy Majdlik said it was personally gratifying to see a breakthrough on the initiative “This is a project that is near and dear to my heart many years and it’s great to see this vision finally come to fruition,” she said the centre is on track to open in the beginning of 2028 Council has allocated $9.7 million for the project this year’s council budget Home » Horse Racing » Easter Festival At Plumpton Over Next Two Days Plumpton hosts the 2-day Easter Festival on Sunday and Monday (Pic – Plumpton Races on FB) The two-day fixture offers £450,000 in prize money across 14 races providing potential for a significant impact as the championship reaches its conclusion later this month Mullins closed the deficit on Skelton dramatically at Aintree and Ayr’s Grand National festivals although Skelton hit back on Wednesday by taking the feature Gr2 handicap chase at Cheltenham Reigning British and Irish champion Mullins has 19 entries across the BetGoodwin Easter Festival with seven contenders in Sunday’s BetGoodwin Sussex Champion Hurdle headed by Cheltenham Festival winner Kargese Skelton accounts for 30 of the 257 entries over the two days including Aintree Grand National Festival scorer She’s A Saint in the same two-mile contest Plumpton’s Chief Executive Craig Staddon said: “We are over the moon with Willie’s entries for both Sunday and Monday which adds another dimension to what was already promising to be a really competitive weekend of racing we have put in a lot of effort organising these two days and to be rewarded with 257 entries makes all the hard work worthwhile There are still tickets available and hopefully everyone who decides to join us will be in for a treat.” said: “The fantastic prize money on offer is a real credit to everyone at Plumpton I enjoyed my visit there last month and we are looking forward to sending a team over this weekend.” The BetGoodwin Easter Festival has something for everyone with plenty of activities for the family including face painting inflatable games and soft play area to name just a few Accompanied under 18s do not require a ticket The Sporting Post will not publish comments submitted anonymously or under pseudonyms.Please note that the views that are published are not necessarily those of the Sporting Post The Rafeef purple patch continued in the 2025 Champions Season opener at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday with another crackerjack performer in the shape of Mon Petit Cherie who won the World Sports Betting Gr2 Fillies Guineas A Transkei-born horseman who started as a Groom the groundbreaking Lunga learnt the ropes from top men like Mitch Wiese Better known as having raced iconic legend of the turf Pocket Power the affable Marsh Shirtliff is fast making a name for himself in the breeding fraternity On the eve of the launch of the 2025 Champions Season this coming Saturday South African horseracing awoke to a brand new chapter in its history on the Workers’ Day public holiday Don’t forget to take the free-to-play Hollywoodbets Punters’ Challenge on the day’s local meeting The roster of stars have made a firm commitment to compete annually in up to ten events with the stated aim of making racing more appealing to a young audience while at the same time providing an engaging product for existing fans Rouvaun Smit goes over the card for Tuesday’s racemeeting at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth JPR One (2.35 Plumpton) JPR One looked better than ever when starting his season with an impressive weight-carrying win in the Haldon Gold Cup giving 2lb and three-quarter-length beating to subsequent dual Group 2 winner Djelo with a further eight lengths back to recent Aintree winner Sans Bruit He ran well in the Tingle Creek and Game Spirit despite not having his ground and was still bang there in the Grand Annual before a bad mistake two out ended his chances He's got his ground and can make his class count Lantry Lady (3.50 Fairyhouse) Lantry Lady disappointed on her only start this season but that came on her chasing debut and she didn't jump well while she looked in need of the run after a long break as she's had a couple of long layoffs in her career but she looked to possess plenty of ability when bolting up in a heavy-ground bumper in March 2023 and proved just that over hurdles last season She thumped What's Up Darling in a Grade 3 at Gowran last February and followed that with a good fourth behind Lossiemouth in the Mares' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival a month later - both on heavy ground - before finding the ground/trip against her behind Teahupoo in the Champion Stayers at Punchestown last May She's still lightly raced in this discipline and should bounce back with conditions now in her favour North View (4.05 Kempton) North View improved for the fitting of blinkers last year following up a Newbury success with a narrow defeat over this course and distance in September He was without that headgear on his first start for George Boughey after a long break at Yarmouth last month and was disappointing but that was the case on his reappearance for previous connections the year before and better can be expected with the blinkers back on having also finished runner-up to track specialist Local Hero on his only other visit and should be capable of winning of this unchanged mark Richard Birch's play of the day at Redcar Free horse racing tips for Monday, April 21 at Fairyhouse, Plumpton and Redcar Subscribe to Racing Post + Ultimate now Published on 20 April 2025inFree tips Copyright © 2025 Spotlight Sports Group Limited or its licensors Sam Morgan Deputy Betting and Gaming EditorPublished: Invalid Date WILLIE MULLINS has entered a raft of superstars including multiple Cheltenham Festival heroes for Plumpton's Sussex Champion Hurdle The Irish trainer is going all out in his bid to win a second British jumps trainer title in a row He closed the gap to Dan Skelton to just £1,431 over the weekend thanks to a miraculous 1-2 in the Scottish Grand National And now it appears he is taking aim at a slighter lesser Champion Hurdle than he is used to contending Mullins has entered a whole load of big names in Plumpton's Sussex Champion Hurdle on Sunday The £75,000 contest is worth £39,022 to the winner - an amount that could prove huge come the end of the season despite the millions and millions up for grabs Among Mullins' entries is multiple Grade 1-winning superstar Sir Gerhard. The two-time Cheltenham Festival winner - who claimed the Champion Bumper and Ballymore - won a charity race in February but hasn't finished better than third under rules in three runs this season. If he retains his old class then he could still prove too hot to handle even at the age of ten. Former County Hurdle king Absurde, along with this year's winner Kargese, have also been entered. The much talked-about Kopeck De Mee could make it third time lucky He has been entered after disappointing in the Martin Pipe despite being backed off the boards before the off and finishing second in an Aintree Grade 3 on Grand National weekend Mullins has also entered Grade 3 winner Daddy Long Legs Expect to see more of his big names over here in the coming weeks She could run at Sandown on their big jumps season finale on April 26 with Mullins recently saying it's not out of the question His battalion of superstars will also be on show in Ireland where the big Fairyhouse Easter meetings and Punchestown Festival are fast-approaching Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Coral cut Mullins to 1-4 (from 1-3) to retain the title after Sunday's action in which he picked up prize-money with four of his five runners in Britain Skelton also had a winner when Shakeyatailfeather followed up her victory at Cheltenham on Thursday with a gutsy success in the 2m3½f handicap chase but the trainer was eased to 11-4 (from 9-4) after his advantage decreased from just under £70,000 at the start of the day Mullins came close to taking Plumpton's last – worth £15,843 to the winner – with Mr Escobar but he had to settle for second and £7,290 Skelton said: "Willie was always going to take prize-money out of the day and it was just a question of how much He took more out of it than we wished he had We've got some big chances and we'll just try and get a few quid back and see what happens "We can't legislate for what happened in the Grand National he's pushing all the boundaries and making us all come up to his mark and it's a privilege to be involved We're trying our best and if we can do it I'll look forward to trying to win it another day Skelton's advantage passed the £75,000 mark before the Sussex Champion Hurdle on Plumpton's valuable Easter Sunday card but Daddy Long Legs followed impressive stablemate Absurde home in the feature to shrink his lead to £26,269 Knickerbockerglory and She's A Saint gave Skelton some place money in the race while Mullins' Sir Gerhard won £1,117.50 courtesy of finishing sixth There is less than a week to go until the championship concludes at Sandown on Saturday and both trainers are set to go head to head again on Monday at Plumpton, where the key race is the BetGoodwin Sussex Champion Chase Skelton £3,236,057Mullins £3,208,179Difference £27,878 Standings at start of the daySkelton £3,211,982Mullins £3,142,810 Prize-money accumulatedSkelton – £2,069.10 (Lady Kluck Prize-money accumulatedSkelton – none (Le Fauve Prize-money accumulatedSkelton – none (Denzil Prize-money accumulatedSkelton - £6,381 (Major Fortune Prize-money accumulatedSkelton - £6,381 (Knickerbockerglory TotalSkelton - £3,226,813Mullins - £3,200,890 Prize-money accumulatedSkelton - £8,713 (Shakeyatailfeather Prize-money accumulatedMullins - £7,290 (Mr Escobar 'I should probably quit while I'm ahead' - another Willie Mullins ace for Harry Cobden as Absurde lands Sussex Champion Hurdle Could Paul Nicholls upset the Skelton v Mullins Plumpton battle with Sans Bruit? 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Visit racingpost.com/freebets to find out more Published on 20 April 2025inBritain Jonbon could have a significant role to play in the conclusion of the British trainers' championship fight between Dan Skelton and Willie Mullins but the hot favourite for Saturday's £175,000 bet365 Celebration Chase will definitely be without his usual partner at Sandown De Boinville was kicked in the back after the first-flight fall of As The Fella Says in the 2m4½f novice handicap hurdle on the Sussex Champion Chase card Although he was conscious after the incident he was taken by ambulance to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton where he spent the night on Monday for further assessment but is expected to spend a period on the sidelines after sustaining a number of injuries in the heavy fall It now means Henderson will require a replacement for De Boinville Lucky Place and Bo Zenith at Sandown this weekend Apart from De Boinville and the retired Aidan Coleman James Bowen is the only other jockey to partner Jonbon under rules finishing a neck second in last season's rearranged Clarence House Chase at Cheltenham Henderson said: "He's at home now and Sam Twiston-Davies has been minding him and brought him back so he's back with his family which is the most important thing He's got some broken ribs and his neck has taken a bit of a bash so he's having to sit pretty still "It was a nasty fall and thankfully As The Fella Says is okay although hopefully he'll be perfectly all right in the long term." As well as missing the chance to ride Jonbon, De Boinville is set to be replaced on Constitution Hill if Henderson's stable star comes through a gallop this week and runs in the Boodles Champion Hurdle at Punchestown on Friday week Henderson said: "We're trying to sort things out we've got Punchestown to sort out as well but he definitely won't be riding this weekend or next week After next week it doesn't matter anyway but the main thing is that he's back and fighting fit for the restart As long as he's fighting fit that's all that matters "Jonbon is ticking over and he's in very good order Constitution Hill is going to have his gallop on Thursday or Friday but it's important that Nico is home." Before his fall De Boinville was declared to ride Uptown Lass in a bumper at Ludlow on Wednesday but has since been replaced by Twiston-Davies Of Henderson's seven runners on Thursday David Bass and Harry Cobden will ride his five contenders at Warwick while Paul O'Brien will partner the two Seven Barrows participants at Bangor bet365 Celebration Chase (3.00 Sandown, Saturday)bet365: 4-7 Jonbon 'Well done . . . when are you going home?' - Willie Mullins on the title race, his owners and why his travel plans are being impacted Big shock in Epsom Derby trial as 40-1 outsider propels himself into Classic contention after surviving stewards' inquiry Determination, hunger and a McCoy-like drive - three riding greats say Sean Bowen can dominate for years to come Sign up to receive On The Nose Published on 22 April 2025inBritain Dan Skelton fought back on Easter Monday with an across-the-card four-timer including victory in Plumpton's £45,000 novice handicap hurdle Mostly Sunny's win added £23,764.50 to the trainer's total, while Willie Mullins could only manage third The reigning champion left Plumpton with a winner when Emerald Poet bagged £12,525.80 beating the Skelton-trained Le Beau Madrik in the bumper Earlier on the card, Paul Nicholls came to the aid of Skelton when saddling a one-two in the £100,000 BetGoodwin Sussex Champion Chase The Skelton-trained Asta La Pasta failed to make an impression while Westport Cove could only manage fourth for Mullins "We're loving it," said Harry Skelton The level of interest in the title race has surprised me and it's good for racing We're chipping away but we know what's to come and know the force Willie and his team have got." Skelton had 12 runners on Monday and away from Plumpton the trainer won two races at Chepstow with Deep Purple and Doyouknowwhatimean securing £10,585 in prize-money and Claim Du Brizais adding almost £3,000 with victory at Fakenham who was cut to 1-4 (from 1-3) to retain the championship The two title rivals have made a combined 71 entries for Sandown's jumps season finale on Saturday when Mullins could be represented by the likes of Lossiemouth Gaelic Warrior and Grand National third Grangeclare West "A wall of horses are coming over on Saturday and I think it's going to be very hard to resist them but we'll do our best," said Skelton Prize-money accumulatedSkelton – £4,247.88 (Deep Purple Prize-money accumulatedSkelton – none (Gwennie May Star Prize-money accumulatedSkelton – none (Asta La Pasta TotalsSkelton £3,240,305Mullins £3,214,259 Prize-money accumulatedSkelton – £471 (Wind River Prize-money accumulatedSkelton – £6,337.20 (Doyouknowwhatimean Prize-money accumulatedSkelton – none (Kenmya Prize-money accumulatedSkelton – £372.50 (Real Stone Prize-money accumulatedSkelton – £23,764.50 (Mostly Sunny TotalsSkelton £3,271,250Mullins £3,219,727 Prize-money accumulatedSkelton – £1,003.20 (Lady Jago Prize-money accumulatedSkelton – £4,009.50 (Cusano Prize-money accumulatedSkelton – £2,995.30 (Claim Du Brizais Prize-money accumulatedSkelton – £5,770.70 (Le Beau Madrik TotalsSkelton £3,285,029Mullins £3,232,252 Title rivals Willie Mullins and Dan Skelton make combined 71 entries for spectacular Sandown jumps season finale Haiti Couleurs seals 'amazing' Irish Grand National victory for Rebecca Curtis and Sean Bowen Looking for free bets? 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Visit racingpost.com/freebets to find out more Published on 21 April 2025inBritain Willie Mullins and Dan Skelton make sizeable Sunday entries as they chase crucial victories Plumpton are set to benefit from the incredibly tight margins in the British jumps trainers’ championship as their Easter meeting has attracted healthy support from the key protagonists Dan Skelton holds a narrow lead over Irish rival and defending champion Willie Mullins with some significant prize money on offer at Plumpton on Easter Sunday and Monday when the track’s commitment to providing worthy prize pots has been rewarded On Sunday the key event is the BetGoodwin Sussex Champion Hurdle in which Mullins has entered County Hurdle winner Kargese and the two-time Cheltenham Festival winner Sir Gerhard Mullins has 11 horses entered at the track on Sunday whereas Skelton has put forward 17 at this stage and has four in the mix for the feature race worth £39,023 to the winner we’ve benefited with the title race becoming so close which we hoped we would,” said Marcus Waters “Willie Mullins has entered some really high class horses ones that have won and performed really well at Cheltenham in the past “We’ve got a good cohort of our local trainers sending their best horses as well so hopefully we’ll get some very competitive racing “When we were planning the meeting across the two Premier racing days part of our thinking was that it might go down to the wire like it did last year “That might bring people to tracks they wouldn’t go to normally which gives us a really good opportunity to showcase what Plumpton is all about “The forecast shows a little bit of rain this week but it’s not going to change dramatically hopefully they stand their ground as the whole card looks really good “We’re looking forward to getting the Monday entries tomorrow and seeing what we’ve got there We’ve the £100,000 Sussex Champion Chase so hopefully we can replicate the quality of the entries across the two days.” About us Contact us Advertise with us Company information Careers Privacy statement Terms of service Commenting policy Change cookies settings Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player A marble-bedecked French Provincial-style mansion has set a new $2.2m record in Melbourne’s northern suburbs The five-bedroom house at 44 Plumpton Ave, Glenroy features a host of jaw-dropping features including more than $85,000 worth of imported marble; $120,000 in custom cabinetry and $75,000 of intricate internal plastering work There are even a front door that cost $12,000 and a $10,000 Falcon stove in the kitchen RELATED: Glenroy: House transformed into a luxe pad by high-end retail project manager ‘Quintessential Broady home’ on street where Eddie McGuire grew up for sale Templestowe: European-inspired mansion dubbed a ‘mini museum’ with $3m+ marble the residence also boasts a built-in barbecue in the outdoor entertaining area and a four-car garage with its own kitchen C+M Residential director Claudio Cuomo said the owners constructed the house in 2021 But after receiving an opportunity to work overseas they decided to sell the mansion they had originally intended to spend decades living in A Falcon gas burner cooktop and electric oven cabinet island bench and butler’s pantry star in the kitchen The backyard entertaining area with a built-in barbecue went under the hammer at a private auction on Thursday evening “We had in the vicinity of about 86 buyers look through five bidders registered for auction and three took part,” Mr Cuomo said Marble walls and benchtops in one of the four bathrooms Mr Cuomo said the family from Glenroy “were over the moon” to have bought the house they visited three times during the pre-auction sales campaign thanks to the French Provincial-style and architectural style of the property,” he added The family were planning to celebrate their purchase at a weekend gathering Glenroy’s existing $2.2m house price benchmark was set by 3 Liza Court last year Mr Cuomo said the Plumpton Ave sale was the suburb’s highest for a single residential home that was not actually part of a larger development site fetching a sum $500,000 above the abode which previously held that record previously held that title after selling for $1.7m in 2021 MORE: Generation Z OnlyFans stars buying up big in Australia’s property market Hurstbridge: Architectural four-bedroom oasis in Melbourne’s northeast could sell for $3m+ Bidder scolded for lowball gamble in Melb’s north third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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The wine industry is expanding rapidly and due to the industry's dynamic nature there is a significant amount of work to be done to progress and challenge the industry particularly from the educational standpoint and the significant role we play in educating and training students Sam Linter says it is up to Plumpton's wine division to help the UK's winemaking industry grow by helping to educate the next generation of viticultural talent we have made some great progress over the last year it was important for me to first settle the team and create cohesion within the department at the start of the academic year.We are in the process of finalising the National Competency Framework through consultations with industry experts and additionally we aim to identify skill gaps and develop courses to meet the evolving needs of the industry I am pleased to report that we have made great strides in achieving these goals and I am looking forward to continuing to contribute to the growth and development of the wine industry What have you been most proud of achieving since arriving last September I think one of my proudest achievements in the last year has been the consolidation and enhancement of our existing initiatives the development and implementation of the National Competency Framework along with the creation of tailored short courses which will be pivotal in addressing skill gaps and meeting the evolving needs of the industry These achievements not only reflect our commitment to academic excellence but also our dedication to preparing individuals for successful careers in the wine sector I’m also delighted to say we are finalising the exploration of planting a new vineyard at the Plumpton site which will be in 2026 The vineyard will not only allow us to increase production for a commercial perspective but also this vineyard will involve incorporating smart agri-tech practices and regenerative techniques The integration of smart agri-tech practices will also transition into our winery operations which will be a significant accomplishment that aligns with our mission to stay at the forefront of industry advancements By embracing the future trends of viticulture we aim to establish Plumpton as a leading institution for training individuals in the wine industry offering hands-on training that combines theoretical knowledge with practical experiences Plumpton is investing in a new vineyard to help its students study new viticultural and sustainable winemaking practices we must mention the recognition through the Queen's Award Winning the prestigious Queen's Award earlier this year really solidifies the dedication and quality of the wine division at Plumpton reinforcing our position as a globally respected institution in the field What are your outstanding ambitions at Plumpton as the Wine Director My primary ambition is quite simply to establish our institution as a global leader in providing top-tier education and training in wine business and wine production This vision entails boldly setting the benchmark for excellence not only within our sector but also on an international scale By offering innovative and comprehensive programs we aim to equip our students with the knowledge and experiences necessary to excel in the dynamic wine industry What have been the big overall changes in the wine division in the last few years There have been a number of significant developments in the wine division over the past few years most notably the implementation of the Apprenticeship Scheme for Viticulture The introduction of this scheme has provided hands-on learning opportunities for producers and students across the UK who are interested in viticulture fostering practical skills and industry-specific knowledge An important part of our education programs is organising field trips and encouraging active engagement with the wine industry and this has been bolstered immensely over the last few years as it is very important to enrich the educational experience by giving students exposure to real-world practices and trends We have also seen the increase of the number of guest lecturers broadening students' perspectives and deepening their understanding of the whole wine business offering valuable insights into the operational dynamics and career paths within the sector The addition of free French language courses as an enhancement for students reflects our commitment to holistic education.” What range of courses are you now offering that are new or have been expanded Plumpton is looking to expand the range of courses it is able to offer its current and future students I think it’s important to highlight that Plumpton is dedicated to continuously expanding and enhancing our current course offerings to meet the evolving needs of the wine industry we have undertaken significant efforts to enrich our degree programs BA Wine Business program has recently undergone enhancements to ensure its relevance and alignment with current and future industry demands By refining the modules taught in this program we aim to provide students with a comprehensive education that covers all aspects of business commercial understanding to distribution and entrepreneurship The BSc Viticulture & Oenology program has also seen developments to offer students a cutting-edge education in grape growing and winemaking By focusing on practical skills and industry-specific knowledge this program prepares students for careers in vineyard management As a college it is important to recognise the importance of flexibility in education, and so we have recently introduced 15 comprehensive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Short Specialised Courses, tailored for wine enthusiasts and industry professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in the field Starting this September these credentials will allow students to enrol in standalone degree modules Fundamentals of Wine Science and Vineyard Operations immersive learning experience that enriches knowledge of the industry What calibre of students does Plumpton attract?College wide Plumpton has always attracted students and staff with diverse backgrounds and consistency within both the student body and staff Within the division we prioritise creating a welcoming environment that supports individuals to succeed regardless of their age or background Our commitment to diversity is reflected in our recruitment What are the most popular courses and why do you think that is Plumpton has helped produce some of the winemaking talent now working in English and Welsh vineyards The most popular courses are the Production degree course in Oenology and Viticulture and the Wine Skills Principles of Vine Growing course there has been a surge in the number of individuals planting vineyards and entering the wine industry This growing interest in viticulture is driven by a desire to learn more about grape growing and the intricacies of vineyard management The Principles of Vine Growing course at Plumpton provides aspiring viticulturists with essential knowledge and skills on vineyard production The wine industry is recognised as one of the fastest-growing agricultural sectors, according to the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) This growth has sparked excitement and enthusiasm among individuals looking to pursue careers in viticulture and oenology Our degree programs equip students with the expertise and practical experience needed to succeed in this dynamic and thriving industry As the demand for skilled professionals in viticulture continues to rise it is important that Plumpton remains at the forefront of providing high-quality education and training to support the next generation of vineyard managers and winemakers Are there opportunities for the trade and industry professions to be involved in what you do in terms of doing talks and mentoring there are many opportunities for professionals in the wine trade and industry to get involved with Plumpton College's Wine Division through talks We highly value industry collaboration and recognise the immense benefits that mentorship and industry involvement can bring to our students and programs Establishing a structured mentoring scheme for students is something I am keen to develop further Mentors can play a crucial role in helping students navigate their educational and professional development If anyone is interested in becoming a mentor or exploring ways to engage with students do please get in touch We certainly welcome and encourage your involvement so we can ensure that our students are well-prepared and equipped to excel in the dynamic world of wine production and viticulture What do you see as the biggest outstanding opportunities for English wine There are opportunities for anyone in the UK wine trade to get involved in training and mentoring opportunities with Plumpton College The English wine industry is experiencing a period of exciting growth and development with several outstanding opportunities on the horizon While traditional method sparkling wines have been a standout success for English wine producers there is an opportunity to explore and innovate with different production methods to cater to diverse consumer preferences and market segments By experimenting with various sparkling wine styles such as Charmat English sparkling winemakers can offer a wider range of products tailored to different markets and consumer tastes The emergence and development of still wine production in the UK also presents significant opportunities for winemakers The quality of English still wines has been gaining recognition with some very exciting varietals hitting the market The continued focus on producing high-quality still wines showcases the potential for English winemakers to carve out a niche in the global wine market There is also a growing interest in English wines internationally supported by strong backing from businesses and trade partners continued support from the government in terms of promotional efforts and market access is crucial for expanding export opportunities and increasing the presence of English wines on the global stage the English wine industry is poised for continued growth and success By leveraging these opportunities and fostering support from both industry stakeholders and government entities the English wine sector has the potential to further establish itself as a prominent player in the global wine market What do you see as biggest challenges and what advice would you give to overcome them One of the biggest challenges facing the English wine industry is the need for a growing and skilled workforce to meet the projected demand. To address the workforce shortage and meet the target of 30,000 employees by 2040 set by Wine GB it is crucial to focus on workforce development and training initiatives within the UK Investing in education and training programs that equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge for roles in viticulture and other areas of the wine industry is essential Engaging with government bodies and policymakers to advocate for support and funding for workforce training and development initiatives is vital to hit this target Collaborating with relevant agencies to address regulatory barriers provide financial assistance for training schemes and promote the attractiveness of careers in the wine industry can help overcome the workforce challenge.” Since becoming the wine director at Plumpton College it has been an exhilarating and rewarding journey We have encountered exciting challenges and are now presented with promising prospects for further training in the wine industry We are actively exploring opportunities to design courses that will enhance the skills of those already working in the industry and provide training for individuals looking to enter this field * If you would like to find out more about Plumpton College and its wine division go to its website here. Officials at Plumpton have expressed a deep frustration at "extreme weather events" after the track lost its third meeting since the start of the year on Monday which had been due to feature the rearranged £60,000 BetGoodwin Sussex Stayers' Handicap Hurdle was called off before the scheduled inspection at 8.30am with the course waterlogged following 23mm of rain in a 16-hour period The abandonment follows on from Plumpton cancelling its Premier raceday featuring the Sussex National and Stayers' Handicap Hurdle on January 5 – again due to waterlogging – and its fixture on January 14 because of frost Clerk of the course Marcus Waters said: "It's been a very tricky start to the year for us as this is our third abandonment of 2025 We seemed to be catching these extreme weather events at the wrong time "We lost the Sussex National on January 5 due to waterlogging when we had over 30mm of rain in the 24 hours beforehand and then the January 14 fixture due to a frozen track when we'd had consecutive nights of -5C where we've had 23mm of rain in a 16-hour period." Plumpton has staged two fixtures since the start of the year with the Sussex National moved to the track's last meeting on February 10 Trainers Evan Williams and Tom Symonds praised the independently owned track for rearranging the Stayers' Handicap Hurdle for Monday and Waters was understandably disappointed at the latest blow "We worked hard with the BHA to get that race back on and it had a nice field and looked a competitive race so it's frustrating to lose that once again," he said "We've kept a lot of prize-money so we'll have to have a chat internally and see what the options are now Rearranging it once takes a lot of work and going again can be quite tricky "The team has tried very hard to get it on and the track is in good nick but we just can't quite handle the extreme weather events we're seeing." Monday's raceday was also an occasion to help raise funds for Jamie's Farm a charity dedicated to supporting young people at risk of social and academic exclusion "It was a big day hospitality-wise for us because we had 300 guests coming for Jamie's Farm We're very disappointed to lose that event as well." Plumpton's next meeting is due to take place on March 10 the day before the start of the Cheltenham Festival Punchestown's meeting on Monday goes ahead as p[lanned after the track passed a morning inspection The 7.30am inspection was called for on Sunday evening after heavy rain left parts of the course waterlogged the course was deemed raceable with the ground described as heavy soft to heavy in places and the first race due off at 1.30pm Clerk of the course Brendan Sheridan said: "The track at Punchestown is fit for racing and the fixture scheduled for today goes ahead "Following heavy volumes of rain in a short space of time yesterday the track was waterlogged in places but thankfully we had a dry night and the track is now ready for racing "When speaking to Met Eireann this morning they have said we will have a dry morning with showers developing from early afternoon "There is 5-10mm of rain forecast for later today from around 2pm with possibly heavy showers at times during racing All races today will be run on the inside track." Go Racing this March: it's not all about the Cheltenham Festival Sign up to receive On The Nose Published on 23 February 2025inBritain Copyright © 2025 Spotlight Sports Group Limited or its licensors, all rights reserved but the page you were trying to view does not exist While his domination of the Grand National and its Scottish cousin might suggest otherwise Willie Mullins greatest strength in depth is still with hurdlers and all six of his runners on Plumpton's valuable Easter Sunday card are over hurdles The combination of a tight track and good ground ought to suit Absurde best He was third in defence of his County Hurdle crown last time having not run between then and his fifth in the Melbourne Cup Both were done for speed at Cheltenham which does not bode all that well for sharper Plumpton Spirit D'Aunou at least wears blinkers in acknowledgement of that Harry Cobden is on Absurde, despite there being a horse in the race for his boss Paul Nicholls. But then Afadil races on the speed and not getting to the front is the reason his run at Aintree last time can be excused The thing with strength in numbers is that it tends to cover most eventualities it is likely to suit at least one of the Mullins squad the likelihood is Absurde's ability to lay up will put him in the best position.Race analysis by Keith Melrose Mullins has had only one runner at Plumpton before but with the British trainers' title hanging in the balance the reigning champion sends six runners on Easter Sunday Odds-on to retain his crown at Sandown on Saturday the Closutton trainer still has ground to make up on Dan Skelton and with two runners in the card's highlight last year's runner-up is not going down without a fight "She hadn't run for a long time before her last run so in a weird way she's entitled to improve for it and hopefully she can go and run well again We'd have loved to have seen more rain for Knickerbockerglory but he's very fresh and always puts his best foot forward." Robert Walford, trainer of Aurigny MillThe four Willie Mullins horses make it harder than it would have been but I think he's best in smaller fields and the quicker ground is fine for him Gary Moore, joint-trainer of Hansard and Spirit D'AunouHansard has danced every dance in the big races this season and not been good enough This is more realistic but any time there's one Willie Mullins horse in a race you have to be worried Spirit D'Aunou ran a great race in the County Hurdle which gives him a live chance trainer of Our ChampHe's rock-solid and rarely runs a bad race He's best on better ground and will be serving it up to them We've got course form which helps enormously around Plumpton trainer of AfadilWe tried a tongue-tie at Aintree and he didn't face it at all He got in a state before the race and you can put a line through that run The sort of race where they go quick around a sharp track suits him well and I wouldn't rule him out 2.22 Fairyhouse: Willie Mullins holds key to novice Gold Cup - but has Paul Townend picked the right one? 3.30 Plumpton: 'He has a favourite's chance' - who fancies his runner to halt Dan Skelton's push for the trainers' title? 4.10 Fairyhouse: which of Henry de Bromhead's Cheltenham stars does he fancy for red hot mares' novice hurdle? Published on 19 April 2025inRaceday Intel funfair rides and frivolity pervaded Plumpton's Easter meeting but there was also a sense of inevitability that the trainers' battle raging this week could end only one way The freedom of a bank holiday and the valuable prize-money on offer across the track's two-day meeting play their part in the long car-park queues before racing but the blow-by-blow nature of this season's championship race added an extra touch of class to the course's traditionally popular fixture "It's enlivened the meeting over the past two days," said commentator Simon Holt "Harry Skelton won a relatively modest race on Sunday but he was punching the air and you can see how much it matters to them and it's absolutely lifted proceedings here Read award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing Already a subscriber?Log in Racing at Chepstow has been called off after the first two races following concerns raised by jockeys regarding the ground Conditions appeared tough following two inspections before racing on Sunday morning as snow and slush cleared from the track but another inspection was held after the opening 3m2f conditional jockeys' handicap chase Liam Harrison and Sean Bowen were satisfied with the ground and racing continued with the going changed from heavy to heavy soft in places and the first three fences in the home straight omitted alongside the last on the back straight Chepstow's efforts ended up being in vain after the second race prompted another inspection and racing was eventually called off at 1.15pm clerk of the course Dai Jones said: "We had the enquiry before the first with all the jockeys but unfortunately just after that we had a strong shower "With the thawing out and the amount of water we've had over the last hour the jockeys have said there's a couple of places they felt were too wet and maybe unsafe and we have to listen to the jockeys and take it in hand "Conditions this morning slowed the thawing process because temperatures were lower than what was forecast We've got to go with the advice we've had it's just unfortunate with the showers we had after the first race." The abandonment means the Grade 1 card at Naas is the sole fixture taking place in Britain or Ireland on Sunday The Sussex National was called off due to worsening conditions at Plumpton which forced the cancellation of its Premier meeting shortly after 10am The East Sussex track passed an initial inspection at 8.30am despite areas of standing water on the track but had to reverse the decision after more rain than forecast arrived in the later hours of the morning The track was due to stage a seven-race card yet clerk of the course Marcus Waters was instead left apologising to participants "We had seven millimetres of rain in just under two hours," Waters said at 10.30am "We were forecast five millimetres all the way until noon and the course is just starting to deteriorate "We were left with no other option other than to abandon We'll talk to the BHA about rescheduling the Sussex National the timings of it can be tricky but we'll have that conversation but we're sorry for all participants who have travelled and are on their way – we were raceable at 8.30am but the forecast went against us." Racing over the next few days in Britain has also been affected by the wet and snowy conditions with Ayr and Ludlow calling inspections for Monday morning and Leicester calling off its Tuesday card 48 hours in advance has not scheduled an inspection but was covered in snow on Sunday morning 'He might just have the star quality a few of the others lack' – Tom Segal with three selections on Sunday 1.25 Naas: Rachael Blackmore 'can't wait to ride' Inthepocket in intriguing first running of Racing Post Novice Chase 1.55 Naas: 'We saw how big an engine he had when he won the bumper at Cheltenham' - acid hurdles test for Jasmin De Vaux Looking for free bets? Racing Post have got the best offers, all in one place. 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Click here to join today and also receive our Ultimate Daily emails plus our full range of fantastic website and newspaper content Chris Gordon is hoping to be the punters' pal at Plumpton today with nine runners declared for an Easter Monday card which boasts £247,500 in prize-money Gordon describes Plumpton as his "favourite racecourse" and while his season was slow to get going when his horses were under a cloud of ill health he is still in contention to take home the leading trainer award at a track that doesn't take owners and trainers for granted "I love going to Plumpton and we've got a load of runners on Easter Monday," the chirpy trainer tells The Front Runner "It's my old neck of the woods and I lived down there for years and years before moving to Winchester "It's like going home for me and there's brilliant prize-money but the rain has been very localised and I'm a little worried that when I get down there it might be a little bit quick for some of my team." It's not hard to see why he is so enthusiastic about the independently-owned East Sussex track which is well supported locally and punches above its weight with the calibre of horses and mix of trainers it regularly attracts "Peter Savill [racecourse owner] is very proud of what Plumpton offers," says Gordon "He puts 33 per cent of everything he gets from the course back into prize-money and has shown that it can be done You go down there on a Monday and it's packed whereas the problem with [racecourse group] Arena Racing Company is that they don't give a damn." "Aucunrisque is in really good form," he says "My son Freddie schooled him up in Lambourn the other day and he jumped like dynamite who rode a winner for us at Cheltenham the other day "I've thrown three into the bumper because it's fantastic prize-money," he says "Jefe Triunfo will definitely run but I'll get down there and see about the ground for the other two It's a £23,000 bumper when most of the time you go down to Chepstow and come across horses who cost £200,000 or £300,000 racing for £2,000 We're going down to Plumpton to have a go "We've had a very tricky time in the yard but last week we had winners at Warwick and Cheltenham so thank God they seem back in good form." Both Aucunrisque and Jefe Triunfo face rivals trained in Closutton and watching Mullins take aim at the British trainers' title makes Gordon a happy chappy that he doesn't have to take him on every day of the week in Ireland "The championship is driving me mad," is his honest assessment of the repercussions of Mullins' late dash for the title in Britain "Normally we'd potter down to Plumpton with some brilliant chances and I can't believe I'm having to take on Willie Mullins We've won the Sussex Champion Hurdle three times and it is a race we target so it was pretty gutting yesterday to see four top-class Mullins horses in there "It's pretty unhealthy when you've suddenly got this going on It's not like the Flat world where Ballydoyle have been at it all season to go and win the championship This guy has come over and almost in a month he's destroyed everyone and it's just a mass of horses I'm very grateful that I don't train in Ireland." Willie Mullins closing in on Dan Skelton in title race as Absurde leads home one-two at Plumpton in Sussex Champion Hurdle Enthralling trainers' title race builds to a final-day shootout at star-studded Sandown It's Irish Grand National day - one of those rare occasions when David keeps getting Goliath hot under the collar The Front Runner is our unmissable email newsletter available exclusively to Racing Post+ subscribers Chris Cook provides his take on the day's biggest stories and tips for the upcoming racing every morning from Monday to Friday Join today and also receive our Ultimate Daily emails plus our full range of fantastic website and newspaper content Published on 21 April 2025inThe Front Runner Jack Tudor began the day expecting to ride David Pipe’s exciting novice hurdler Jurancon at Ffos Los, but instead partnered a winner for the same trainer 250 miles away when helping Lado Balko get off the mark over fences Tudor rerouted to East Sussex when Ffos Las’s meeting was abandoned on Monday morning Lady Balko’s intended rider in the 3m1½f handicap chase Harry Cobden was stood down after his mount The champion jockey walked away from the fall in the 2m4½f handicap hurdle in which Bertie B provided trainer Clive Boultbee-Brooks with his first winner of the season Lady Balko was fifth on her chasing debut at Bangor who steered the mare to a hat-trick over hurdles last season told Sky Sports Racing: “The trip was a bit short for her that day but she put that run behind her.” Tudor took over Cobden’s final two rides but was unable to help Sullivan Bay justify 11-8 favouritism in 2m4½f novice handicap hurdle. The Jim and Suzi Best-trained four-year-old was beaten a head by Ask Her Out who was providing Richenda Ford with her first winner since July Julius Des Pictons kicked off a potentially big week for Jamie Snowden and The Footie Partnership when going one better than last month’s British debut second at Uttoxeter The €120,000 purchase won the 2m4½f maiden hurdle under Gavin Sheehan who could ride Ga Law for the same connections in Huntingdon’s Grade 2 Peterborough Chase on Sunday Sheehan was denied a double on another odds-on favourite, Fromheretoeternity, who was beaten three-quarters of a length by Confinentic in the 2m novice hurdle Who is the best bet in the Champion Hurdle after Lossiemouth and Sir Gino statements of intent? The unbeaten Champion Hurdle dark horse who Willie Mullins says is 'something special' Looking for free bets? Racing Post have got the best offers, all in one place. Visit racingpost.com/freebets to find out more Published on 2 December 2024inReports Electric Mason (5.15 Plumpton)Failed to figure in the Martin Pipe at the festival but finished a fairly close-up fifth in the Grade 1 Challow Hurdle at Newbury and Want to get more from your horse racing bets today? Yellow Card (5.26 Bath)Posted an improved effort when last seen and should have more to offer now sent handicapping after a gelding operation.Harry March Absurde (4.05 Plumpton)Up just 1lb for good third in the County Hurdle last time and this classy dual-purpose performer looks the pick of the Willie Mullins quartet.Matt Rennie Enjoying today’s free racing tips? 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Commercial notice: This article contains affiliate links Offers are handpicked and come from operators our experts have first-hand experience of Opening an account via one of these links will earn revenue for the Racing Post which will be used to continue producing our award-winning coverage of horseracing and sports betting Published on 19 April 2025inFree tips La Dolce Dolly is an improving young mare who will have conditions to suit in leg one (2.00) of the Plumpton Placepot She can confirm recent course superiority over Warranty, despite an 8lb turnaround in the weights, with All Authorized feared most winner of Aintree’s Red Rum Handicap Chase Both appear to remain well handicapped after reassessment and should appreciate the forecast underfoot conditions Only valid with code B10G40 on registration £10 min qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £10 Win + £10 Place) £10 Free Sports Bet and 50 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement 7-day expiry on free bets & Tote Credit Your first bet will be your qualifying bet Offers are handpicked and come from operators that our experts have first-hand experience of which will be used to continue producing our award-winning coverage of horseracing Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A Sydney high school teacher charged with sexually touching a 16-year-old student also worked as a director at a youth musical theatre company involving children as young as five a music and drama teacher at Plumpton High School has been charged with three counts of sexually touching a person over 16 and under 17 under special care Plumpton High School drama teacher Tyson Moon on November 14 after receiving reports of alleged misconduct by a teacher at a high school in Sydney’s north-west a fortnight earlier Moon has been prohibited from teaching and “will be unable to do so for the duration of any police or criminal matter” a NSW Education Department spokesperson said Moon has worked as a music and drama teacher in Plumpton High School’s creative and performing arts faculty since 2021 “Mr Moon’s professional experience in the theatre industry has assisted in the mentoring and guidance of his students to assist in their own success in performing arts subjects whilst experiencing a glimpse of what the professional theatre industry is like throughout his drama lessons in the classroom,” the school wrote in its 2022 Gifted and Talented Program information booklet “Mr Moon is thrilled to be sharing his passion [for] performing with his students whilst watching them grow and thrive in the performing arts.” In a 2023 episode of the school’s official podcast Moon said he got involved in the school’s musicals to give students opportunities especially the kids that feel really awkward and shy at first they get to come out of their shells a little bit and find themselves and become more confident,” he said Moon directed the Fantasia Showstoppers production of Dot and the Kangaroo JR Fantasia Showstoppers was founded in 2020 to “provide meaningful and accessible creative opportunities for young people aged 5-21 in Sydney’s west” he directed the Fantasia Showstoppers production of Shrek The Musical JR as well as Plumpton High School’s production of Shrek: The Musical Fantasia Showstoppers said it was “thrilled to welcome Tyson to the company” Fantasia Showstoppers president David Catterall said the organisation was only made aware of the “very serious” charges against Moon through media reports “Our thoughts are with anyone in the community who may be impacted by these allegations and the news of the same wellbeing and care of our students have always been and will continue to be our highest priority,” Catterall said Plumpton High School principal Tim Lloyd said Moon had been “assigned to a non-work location” pending the outcome of court proceedings Lloyd said the school “followed all related departmental policies and procedures including support for students” as soon as it was made aware of the matter told the Seven Network the community were shocked by the charges “He was a popular teacher as far as the kids knew,” she said The department said the matter had been referred to its Professional and Ethical Standards directorate with child protection investigators working with NSW Police to ensure student and safety welfare “The care and protection of students are the department’s highest priorities,” it said “The department does not tolerate employees engaging in misconduct Moon was given conditional police bail to face Mount Druitt Local Court on December 16 Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter on November 14 after receiving reports of alleged misconduct by a teacher at a high school in Sydney\\u2019s north-west a fortnight earlier Moon has been prohibited from teaching and \\u201Cwill be unable to do so for the duration of any police or criminal matter\\u201D Moon has worked as a music and drama teacher in Plumpton High School\\u2019s creative and performing arts faculty since 2021 \\u201CMr Moon\\u2019s professional experience in the theatre industry has assisted in the mentoring and guidance of his students to assist in their own success in performing arts subjects whilst experiencing a glimpse of what the professional theatre industry is like throughout his drama lessons in the classroom,\\u201D the school wrote in its 2022 Gifted and Talented Program information booklet \\u201CMr Moon is thrilled to be sharing his passion [for] performing with his students whilst watching them grow and thrive in the performing arts.\\u201D In a 2023 episode of the school\\u2019s official podcast Moon said he got involved in the school\\u2019s musicals to give students opportunities they get to come out of their shells a little bit and find themselves and become more confident,\\u201D he said Fantasia Showstoppers was founded in 2020 to \\u201Cprovide meaningful and accessible creative opportunities for young people aged 5-21 in Sydney\\u2019s west\\u201D as well as Plumpton High School\\u2019s production of Shrek: The Musical Fantasia Showstoppers said it was \\u201Cthrilled to welcome Tyson to the company\\u201D Fantasia Showstoppers president David Catterall said the organisation was only made aware of the \\u201Cvery serious\\u201D charges against Moon through media reports \\u201COur thoughts are with anyone in the community who may be impacted by these allegations and the news of the same wellbeing and care of our students have always been and will continue to be our highest priority,\\u201D Catterall said Plumpton High School principal Tim Lloyd said Moon had been \\u201Cassigned to a non-work location\\u201D pending the outcome of court proceedings Lloyd said the school \\u201Cfollowed all related departmental policies and procedures including support for students\\u201D as soon as it was made aware of the matter \\u201CHe was a popular teacher as far as the kids knew,\\u201D she said \\u201CThe care and protection of students are the department\\u2019s highest priorities,\\u201D it said \\u201CThe department does not tolerate employees engaging in misconduct Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories