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Carol Vorderman has been reunited with the famous Countdown clock The former show presenter has shared a series of snaps and video clips of her standing next to the iconic timepiece - and she looked right at home.

IL EST FRANCAIS (2:30) can turn on the style in another red-hot King George VI Chase at Kempton. Gallic handlers used to dominate this Grade 1 and Team Zetterholm’s horse can revive that tradition. A top-class hurdler, the six-year-old took to fences magnificently with back-to back routs at Auteuil. Those victories led to the trainers’ targeting the Kauto Star Novices’ Chase over course and distance. That was a smart move as the bay totally dominated the race, slamming Hermes Allen by 11 lengths. The gelding was then kept away from the Cheltenham Festival in favour of a Grade 2 back at Auteuil. However, he showed his first signs of weakness when last of five behind Youtwo Glass in Paris. All seemed well when the star bolted-up from Toscana Du Berlais on his return at the same venue. He was soon back under scrutiny when pulled-up in the Prix Haye Jousselin back there last month. This historic race has always been the real target so the bold-jumper can silence his critics in style.

A developer has shared plans to build 700 homes on Stockport’s green belt.

Stockport council is set to launch a review of its green belt land ahead of proposed changes to national planning laws.

Deal Castle in Kent is just a hop, skip and a jump away from the town's pebble beach, offering breathtaking views of the English Channel, the Goodwin Sands, and, on a clear day, even France.

KANDOO KID (4:05) can show his mettle in the Topham Trophy of Day Two of the Aintree Festival.

It's the warm up on Friday before the Scottish Grand National on Saturday and our man Garry Owen has picked out all his selections for the first day.

Carol Vorderman wowed her fans as she rocked a look that Elvis Presley would have been proud of during an outing at Sandown Races Grand Military Gold Cup. The former Countdown presenter attended the event in Esher, in South-East England, with her son.

Next week Punchestown will take centre stage later this month and our man Garry Owen brings you his tips from all the UK meetings every day.

It’s a bumper few days of action in Scotland over the next few days and as usual – we’ll have all the best racing tips.

TIME TO GET UP (3.35) can rise to the challenge once again in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter.

A racehorse has died after falling during the opening race of the Cheltenham Festival.

METIER (3:15) can prevail in another magnificent renewal of the bet365 Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso.

We're back on the courses to follow the live action as it happens from Huntingdon and Sedgefield over the jumps as the countdown to the Cheltenham Festival continues.

And we’re off… with our brand new Record Sport LIVE horse racing blog.

Scottish racing fans are descending on Kelso today for a cracking Saturday of action.

Now that lockdown restrictions are being lifted, we can start getting back to our normal lives – and as the sun shines over most of the UK, the timing couldn't be better. From meeting up with friends for BBQs to returning to our favourite brunch spots, there’s a sense of normality in the air.This, of course, also means we can also get back to the annual events including horse race meetings, whether that be Ascot, Sandown or Goodwood.

direct to your inboxPeople on a street in Gorton have spoken of their shock after balaclava-clad thugs got out of an Audi before reportedly opening fire on a house. Cops were called to Sandown Street in Abbey Hey at 4.30pm on Saturday (February 13), following reports of a gunman firing shots.

On a day when a galaxy of stars return, NATIVE RIVER is tipped to land back-to-back renewals of the William Hill Many Clouds Chase (2.40, NAP) at Aintree.

STAR GATE can shine brightest when reputations go on the line in the Grade 2 Ballymore Winter Novices' Hurdle (2.25, NAP) at Sandown.

Gorton following an incident.