The Latest Breaking News from Newbury

Paul Nicholls' star take the Grade One contest for a second successive year on the Liverppol's NHS Day at Aintree, while Millers Bank and Knight Salute also triumph

Trainer believes De Rasher Counter is ideal for the Grand National as she waits on Eclair Surf's participation

Popular hurdler Buveur D’Air returns at Kelso, where Newsboy is siding with a Ben Pauling-trained runner. Doncaster's Grimthorpe Chase is one of ten races on ITV

Gary Owen has looked at Saturday's card and hopes to start your weekend with his selections.

Our man Garry Owen has looked at Friday's card and hopes to take you flying into the weekend with his selections.

The Ditcheat trainer saddles key Newbury runners including Clan Des Obeaux, Bravemansgame and Knappers Hill. Dan Skelton also has news of Gold Cup hope Protektorat

Kauto Star Novices' Chase winner Bravemansgame and two-time King George winner Clan Des Obeaux are among Nicholl's runners on a quality card at Newbury

The Ditcheat trainer has a big weekend ahead, with Betfair Hurdle hope Knappers Hill all set to run at Newbury with stablemates Clan Des Obeaux and Bravemansgame

Iliad SA, the French carrier backed by telecom billionaire Xavier Niel, offered to acquire Vodafone Group Plc's (NASDAQ:VOD) Italian unit, Bloomberg reports. The financial terms of the offer remain undisclosed. Vodafone is currently looking for merger opportunities in the U.K., Spain, Italy, and Portugal.  Iliad is also looking to purchase a rival phone…