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Kate Moss, Bella Hadid & Paris Jackson lead the pack freeing the nipple in totally sheer dresses at Paris Fashion Week
THERE’S no better place to try daring new looks than at Paris Fashion Week.
As Yves Saint Laurent closed out the event with their Ready-to-Wear Collection, A-listers stepped out in the look of the season – sheer blouses and dress, with nothing on underneath.
The “less is more approach” has been all the rage so far this year, with some Hollywood stars opting for it on the Oscars red carpet.
Kanye West’s ex Julia Fox took it to the extreme once again with a completely sheer gown at the Vanity Fair Oscars event.
So naturally everyone was doing it at Paris Fashion Week too – despite it being a chilly 7C there today.
And in true supermodel form, Bella Hadid knew only how to put her best foot forward this Fashion Week.
The 28-year-old exuded effortless elegance in a fitted sheer black gown with a bold, chunky neckline as she attended the Yves Saint Laurent after-party.
And despite the nippy temperatures, Bella made a daring statement by going completely braless, accessorising her striking look with nothing more than a pair of sunglasses and gold hoop earrings.
Earlier on that day Bella also ditched her bra as she walked the catwalk at Yves Saint Laurent show.
She strutted her stuff down the catwalk wearing a shoulder-padded ensemble for the final night of Paris Fashion Week.
With her hands in her pocket and her hair slicked back, Bella stunned onlookers, baring all in a breathtaking lace dress.
Fashion Week veteran Kate Moss also led the pack today, going braless in a sheer blue spotted blouse, which she layered with a black velvet blazer.
The 51-year-old model complete the look with grey cigarette trousers and a bold pink lip.
Paris Jackson, 26, also jumped on the sheer bandwagon with a black long-sleeved Stella McCartney dress.
She was forced to take to Instagram to defend baring all in the risque number, after facing some backlash.
MJ’s daughter insisted: “It’s not that big of a deal and we’ve got bigger fish to fry, all right?
“Let’s do something for the environment, man. Let’s do something for the planet, man. Stop freaking out about nipples, man!”
Zoe Kravitz, 36, also freed the nipple as she embraced a lingerie-like pale purple satin slip dress.
The cream lace trim meant the Big Little Lies actress’ nipples were also exposed.
She layered the look with a faux fur coat, a crystal bag, strappy heels, and dangly earrings.
Iris Law, 24, stepped out in a bronze semi-sheer dress with metallic detailing.
However, she opted for a more modest take on the sheer trend, opting for more additional layers.
She wore the sheer dress over a red high-neck lace top and polka dot tights, completing the look with gold stiletto heels.
Charli XCX also went sheer, opting for a shimmering black gown, which featured a short train and red pattern detailing.
However, the award-winning singer completed her outfit with an oversized leather bike jacket, which along with her long dark tresses, helped to somewhat conceal her nipples.
Meanwhile Bella Thorne went braless in a sheer white dress while attending the Atlein Womeswear Fall/Winter 2025/2026 fashion show.
The 27-year-old actress showed off her fit physique in the nearly see-through dress.
She boldly opted out of wearing any undergarments with the all-white look.
With long sleeves, the look featured a ruffle detail wrapped around the long skirt.
Bella completed her look with a statement chunky gold necklace and white heels, opting for a wet hair look and bronze eyeshadow.
Video shows heart-stopping moment cargo ship smashes into US oil tanker sparking blazing fireball in North Sea
NEW footage shows the moment a cargo ship collided with an oil tanker causing a fireball in the North Sea.
The MV Solong smashed into the anchored Stena Immaculate off the coast of Hull on Monday, with both vessels bursting into flames.
Dozens of crew were forced to flee into the water off the Humber Estuary amid multiple explosions, with the area also shrouded in thick fog.
One person remains missing and presumed dead after a search was called off.
Cops have arrested the Russian captain of the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
The US tanker – chartered by the military – was carrying 200,000 tonnes of jet fuel to be used in American warplanes.
The video, taken from another ship at anchor, shows the contrast between thermal and regular footage.
Due to the conditions the crash is only visible in the former.
It comes after balmy pro-Vladimir Putin propagandists have claimed British spies staged the incident in a wild conspiracy theory.
Humberside Police said a 59-year-old is in custody to allow enquiries to take place.
Cops are continuing to speak to those involved to understand what happened after the vessel collided with US-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate.
Salvors are readying themselves to get onboard the tanker this morning, with “no visible flames” present, according to HM Coastguard.
Putin‘s puppets have pushed a crazed conspiracy theory that British spies were to blame for the horror crash.
Russian media commentator Vladimir Kornilov said: “How predictable everything is with the British.
“The arrested captain of the Portuguese dry cargo ship Solong, which rammed an American military tanker off the coast of England just before the [war] negotiations between Russia and the USA, of course, turned out to be a Russian citizen.”
The conspiracy theorist even attempted to claim Moscow would be blamed and said “London would definitely look for a ‘Russian trace’”.
Plenty of unanswered questions remain, including why anti-crash systems failed.
The White House has also not ruled out foul play, according to a senior official.
The 23 crew on board the 50,000-ton Stena Immaculate – a US military vessel – abandoned ship with seconds to spare after it was rammed by the cargo ship Solong.
Millions of gallons of aviation fuel poured into the sea and ignited, creating a massive fireball which suddenly engulfed both vessels.
The entire crew of the Stena Immaculate scrambled for their lifeboat as a series of explosions tore through the ship before incredibly escaping the flames with only their hair singed.
A further 13 onboard the Solong – which is still ablaze – were taken ashore unhurt. A crewmate is missing at sea, presumed dead.
The ship was originally expected to sink, but now both the Solong and Stena are expected to stay afloat.
Tanker crash survivors relive life-or-death scramble in fireball blaze
An American survivor from the Stena Immaculate told The Sun: “It was a bad start to the day, but it ended gloriously. Why? All 23 of us got off the ship without anybody being injured.
“Did I have time to think? Yes, of course I did, because if I hadn’t had time to think, we wouldn’t have survived.
“We drill, we train and we prepare for the unpreparable. We do emergency prep non-stop.
“Drills all the time. And you saw clearly that that worked on our side, regardless of outside uncontrollable forces.
“We’re pleased to be alive. There’s a lot of questions to be answered and that’ll happen in a timely fashion.”
The crewman, who did not want to be named, said the Solong was on autopilot when the crash occurred shortly before 10am on Monday – but added: “Somebody has to be watching the autopilot and no one was.
“It would be like if you were sitting in a car lot on Sunday morning, reading a newspaper or playing with your phone and a car enters on the other side.
“But then the driver falls asleep or he’s doing something else, and the car just goes careening into the other one.
“Who’s at fault? It’s clear they are the ones at fault. That’s all I can say.”
Another US crewman from the Stena Immaculate told how the Solong “came from out of the blue” whilst it anchored 10 miles off the coast of Hull, East Yorks.
There were roars to brace for impact as the Solong careered into its port-side at a speed of 16knots (18mph).
They tried to put out the fire but quickly realised the ship was a goner and clambered into a lifeboat as flames roared uncontrollably around them.
The men were recovering from their horrifying ordeal ashore in Grimsby, Lincs., and are due to give statements to investigators.
Fires aboard both vessels – which collided off the East Yorkshire coast – have continued to burn overnight.
German shipping firm Ernst Russ, which operates the cargo ship confirmed the captain is a Russian national.
It added: “Out of respect for the investigation and all involved we will not comment further at this time.”
Assistant Chief Coastguard John Craig has said salvage companies are at the scene and are developing a plan for both the Solong and the Stena Immaculate oil tanker.
The Solong is currently being held offshore in a safe position by a tug boat.
Mr Craig said: “A tow line has now successfully been put in place and a tug is holding Solong offshore in a safer position.
“There are still some flames visible on the main deck of the Solong and firefighting is focusing on this area.
“A salvage plan is being developed with the appointed salvors on scene.”
He explained that the fire on the Stena Immaculate has been greatly reduced and that there are “no flames visible”.
Despite this, a second salvage company has been brought in for the US-chartered ship, which remains at anchor with safety tugs on site.
Mr Craig said efforts to stop pollution spreading following the crash were continuing.
He explained: “A comprehensive counter pollution response is in place and HM Coastguard continues to make preparations for any pollution that may occur as a result of the damage to the vessels.
“The MCA’s (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) concern in relation to tanks on the Solong has reduced with tugs now able to work in close vicinity.
“The threat from the previously identified dangerous goods on board has reduced significantly.”
Mr Craig added: “Air quality sampling onshore has shown no toxins and modelling from the Met Office indicates no threat to the public.
“We continue to engage actively with Humberside Police, salvors, the port authorities and other agencies to protect the public and the environment as far as possible while continuing to respond to the developing situation.”
A search for a missing crew member from the cargo ship was called off last night, while Coastguard aircraft monitor the situation.
HM Coastguard said efforts to find the person from the Solong container ship had ended after “an extensive search”, following the ship’s collision with the jet-fuel carrying Stena Immaculate tanker on Monday morning.
Transport minister Mike Kane told MPs on Tuesday that something went “terribly wrong” for the crash to happen and there was “no evidence” of foul play.
He added that the Government would “do everything to recover the body of the mariner”.
The maritime company managing the Stena Immaculate, Crowley, said the vessel was struck by the Solong while anchored off the coast of Hull, causing “multiple explosions” on board and jet fuel it was carrying to be released.
Crowley said it was unclear how much fuel may have been released, but that Stena Immaculate was carrying 220,000 barrels of jet fuel in 16 segregated cargo tanks when it was struck.
At least one tank “was ruptured”, according to the company.
A separate investigation has also been launched by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch and will probe the claims of human error.
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Superintendent Craig Nicholson said: “Humberside Police have taken primacy for the investigation of any potential criminal offences which arise from the collision between the two vessels.
“Extensive work has already been carried out and we are working closely with our partners to understand what happened, and to provide support to all of those affected.
“Following inquiries undertaken by my team, we have arrested a 59-year-old man on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the collision, this follows the conclusion of search operations by HM Coastguard for the missing crew member of the Solong.
“Our thoughts are with the family of the missing crew member and I have appointed family liaison officers to make contact and provide support to the family.
“The man arrested remains in custody at this time whilst inquiries are under way and we continue speaking with all those involved to establish the full circumstances of the incident.”
It was initially reported that the Solong was carrying sodium cyanide, which can produce harmful gas when combined with water.
Owners of the boat, however, have since confirmed this not to be the case.
Four empty containers on board that “previously contained the hazardous chemical” will “continue to be monitored”, it added.
An exclusion zone with a radius of 1km is currently in place around both vessels.
The Solong container ship involved in a collision in the North Sea on Monday is now expected to stay afloat, the Transport Secretary said.
Heidi Alexander said she met with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s chief executive Virginia McVea on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the response to the incident.
She said: “I am reassured to hear indications from the ship’s owners which suggest the sodium cyanide containers were empty and that efforts to confirm this by the salvors are underway.
“I was also pleased to have been informed that early indications suggest that both vessels are now expected to stay afloat and that the Solong can be towed away from the shore, and salvage operations can get under way.
“I will continue to monitor the response and have asked for regular updates, including on any potential environmental impacts, across government and our agencies.”
Helen Jay, of the National Trust, said teams were monitoring the coastline for visible signs of pollution affecting seabirds, sea life and the coast itself.
She said: “Any pollution incident can have a devastating impact on our wildlife and this is a vital time for many migratory birds as they return to our shores for the breeding season such as puffins, terns and gannets as well as marine life including seals, dolphins, fish and harbour porpoise.”
Hit nineties talk show return date revealed after 27 YEARS off screen
A NINETIES talk show’s return date has finally been revealed – after 27 years off screen.
The star’s original programme aired on ITV from 1994 until concluding in 1998 but will now return on Channel 5.
Last week the broadcaster announced Vanessa Feltz would return to daytime with her talk show.
Vanessa, 63, previously shared her excitement at the comeback and promised that the show would be led by her audience.
Now it’s been confirmed Vanessa will launch on Monday, March 24 at 12:30pm.
The show has been given a bumper slot by show bosses, running for 70 minutes in length.
It will air Monday to Friday with Vanessa opening the phone lines to the public to get in touch.
Speaking about the show, the broadcaster said: “I cannot wait to get started on this sparkling adventure with Channel 5.
“This show is all about YOU – your stories, your opinions, your emotions, and your triumphs.
“Television’s never been so real, honest, or unpredictable.
“Life isn’t perfect, so let’s not pretend it is – let’s help each other out, have a giggle, and make every show a conversation worth having so kick off your shoes and come and join me for lunch, relax with a bit of me time and let’s have a ball!”
When Vanessa’s original show came to an end on ITV she moved to the BBC.
She presented The Vanessa Show on BBC One from January 1999 until July of that year.
Who are the current presenters of Channel 5 News?
Main Presenters
- Dan Walker
- Julian Druker (Stand-in presenter, Correspondent for 5 News)
- Emma Crosby (Stand-in presenter)
- Sangeeta Kandola (Lunchtime and weekend)
- Olivia Kinsley (Lunchtime and updates)
- Dani Sinha (Stand-in presenter, Lunchtime and updates)
- Katherine Nash (Stand-in presenter, Lunchtime and updates)
- Alyx Barker (Lunchtime and updates)
- Mark McQuillan (Lunchtime and updates)
- Anila Dhami (Lunchtime, weekend and updates)
Oasis legend reveals he turned down Celebrity Traitors ahead of band reunion
OASIS singer Liam Gallagher says he was asked to take part in the upcoming series of The Traitors.
The BBC have approached a string of A-list stars to take part in the special celebrity spin-off of the hit show.
Liam, 52, claims he was one of a handful of big names contacted, many of whom wouldn’t normally be considered for such a show.
He was asked by a fan on Twitter today: “Would you ever wanna go on the show The Traitors?”
Liam immediately replied: “I got asked. I don’t do celebrity.”
With filming set to take place in April, the Mancunian will no doubt be busy with rehearsals for the Oasis reunion tour.
So far the names that have been mooted for the show, which is about to start filming in the Scottish Highlands, have included actor, presenter and comedian Stephen Fry and England rugby ace Joe Marler.
Further high profile figures who were approached for The Traitors, but turned down the show, have included Prince Andrew’s inquisitor, Emily Maitlis.
We first told last January that The Traitors was getting a celebrity spin-off, hosted by Claudia Winkleman.
Former QI host Stephen was the first big name to be approached.
Others in the mix include Clare Balding, Paloma Faith and Tom Daley — with insiders telling The Sun bosses wanted reality TV “virgins”.
A spokesman for the show said: “The Traitors is a game that includes lies and deception, thus it would be foolhardy for any Faithful to speculate before the game has begun.”
We recently told how Celebrity Traitors was flung into chaos after losing two of its all-star cast just weeks before filming begins.
Daisy May Cooper and her brother Charlie gave up their highly-coveted spots on the line-up over concerns about the schedule.
It has left the Beeb with a major hole in the murder mystery as This Country actors Daisy and Charlie were the line-up’s related duo – which is considered integral to the game.
Over 110 million people watched the third series of The Traitors.
How does The Traitors work and who hosts it?
The Traitors first launched in the UK in 2022, after the Dutch format was acquired by the BBC.
Claudia Winkleman is the show’s host, and has now hosted all three series to date.
How does it work?
It is a reality game show that involves 22 contestants, and some of them are chosen to be The Traitors.
The Traitors sees a group of contestants taking part in “the ultimate game of truth and deception”.
The group of contestants are competing for the chance to walk away with a huge cash prize.
While navigating through a series of challenges, the team are also tasked with figuring out who the Traitors are in the group (usually three contestants).
Each night, the Traitors gather to “eliminate” one of the Faithful, removing them from the competition
Meanwhile, the traitors can be “banished” if they’re successfully outed as a traitor by a faithful.
The winners of the show are either the Traitor who remains undetected or the Faithfuls if they successfully eliminate all the Traitors.
The prize sees the winner could get £120K.
Cheltenham Day 3 predictions: Betting for St Patrick’s Thursday
AS the name may suggest, the third day of the Cheltenham Festival is all about our friends from the Emerald Isle, as the Irish raiders take centre stage on St Patrick’s Thursday.
There is sure to be plenty of Guinness flowing on the concourse and on the racing front, the day is unique in that it is the only of the four to feature two ‘Championship’ races on the card – with the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle and the Ryanair Chase sharing centre stage.
The big favourite of the day is Teahupoo, who’s bidding to win the Stayers’ for the second year running, though it’s worth remembering that he was a beaten favourite in this race two years ago!
Looking for Cheltenham tips on today’s racing action? We’ve put together a comprehensive Cheltenham day 3 preview for you below.
Best bets for Cheltenham day 3
- Il Est Francais to win the Ryanair Chase – 3/1 with Betway
- Langer Dan each-way in the Stayers’ Hurdle – 16/1 with bet365
- Maughreen in the Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle – 43/10 with SBK
- Caldwell Potter each-way in the Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase – 12/1 with Coral
- Jagwar in the Trustatrader Plate Handicap Chase – 4/1 with BetMGM
Cheltenham day 3 race schedule
The third day of the Cheltenham Festival is completely unique, as it is the only one during the week that features two ‘Championship’ races on the line-up, in the form of the Ryanair Chase and the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle. You can find the full details for Thursday’s card in the table below.
| Time | Race | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:20 | Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle | 2m1f | Grade 2 |
| 14:00 | Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase | 2m4½f | Grade 2 |
| 14:40 | Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle | 3m | Premier Handicap |
| 15:20 | Ryanair Chase | 2m4½f | Grade 1 |
| 16:00 | Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle | 3m | Grade 1 |
| 16:40 | TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase | 2m4½f | Premier Handicap |
| 17:20 | Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup | 3m2f | Handicap |
Cheltenham Festival day 3 predictions: The runners and riders
As mentioned above, the third day of the Cheltenham Festival is the only day to feature two ‘Championship’ races and it’s also the most competitive day of racing to boot, with several puzzles for punters to solve.
Like many races this week, the Ryanair Chase features an Irish-trained favourite in the form of Fact To File, who is a 6/4 favourite at the time of writing. The omens are certainly strong if you listen to the facts (pardon the pun), seeing as Willie Mullins has won the race a record five times since it was established in 2005 and Irish raiders have won seven of the last nine renewals!
In the Stayers’ Hurdle, Teahupoo is bidding to become the fifth multiple winner of the race this century, though several high-class types are lining up in opposition. Each of Home By The Lee, Langer Dan, Gowel Road and Bob Olinger will fancy their chances, though it’s worth noting that there have only been seven winners aged nine or older since 1972!
Meanwhile, the opening Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle is due for its tenth running this year and history has smiled on Ireland so far, with the trophy heading across the Irish Sea in seven of the first nine years.
Sixandahalf is the favourite at the time of writing for the Gavin Cromwell team, though it’s worth noting that market leaders have a poor record of late, with each of the last six favourites being beaten.
Looking for some tips? You can find all of our Cheltenham day three predictions with in-depth reasoning below.
Looking for some Cheltenham tips? We have put together an in-depth Cheltenham Festival day 3 betting preview for you below, along with Cheltenham betting offers and free bets from our favourite horse racing betting sites.
#1 – Il Est Francais in the Ryanair Steeple Chase at 3/1
This looks a fascinating renewal of the Ryanair Chase, in which a strong case can be made for several. The obvious starting point is Fact To File, who heads the market at the time of writing for the Willie Mullins team.
The eight-year-old is lightly-raced over fences, but he has achieved a lot in his seven outings to date, winning the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase here 12 months ago and taking the scalp of two-time Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs at Punchestown in November.
He has been beaten twice since by that rival, though he lost little in defeat on those occasions, with his stamina seeming stretched over an extended three miles. He’s rock solid on the form figures and will be popular with many at what feels like his optimum trip.
Another to consider is last year’s winner Protektorat. The 10-year-old is perhaps still best thought of as a Gold Cup contender, though his stamina was always just a touch stretched by that trip and he made the most of soft ground when bounding clear in this 12 months ago. It remains to be seen whether he will get those conditions again, but he ought to be right in the picture regardless.
The best option could prove to be the French raider IL EST FRANCAIS. The seven-year-old very nearly pulled off a sensational pillar-to-post victory in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day and there was certainly no fluke about that, seeing as he pulled off a front-running victory at the same track in a Grade 1 novice the year before.
It’s worth noting that each of the last 11 winners of this race were sat prominent at the very least and it would be no surprise should Il Est Francais attempt to make all. With his stamina assured, the undulations should hold no fears and with strong speed figures in his locker, he looks the play at 3/1 with Betfred to take this.
Bet on Il Est Francais to win the Ryanair Chase at 3/1 with Betway
#2 – Langer Dan each-way in the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle at 14/1
A race which revolves around Teahupoo, who is bidding to win this for the second year running. The eight-year-old has plenty of history in the Stayers’ having been a beaten favourite two years ago, though he made up for that when powering up the hill 12 months later.
Gordon Elliott seemed to deduce that a quieter campaign was the trick to his charge and after having just one start before his victory last year he has tried similar this time around, finishing second behind Lossiemouth on his sole start at Fairyhouse in December.
Teahupoo lost little in defeat that day, in a race which turned into a real speed test, and he rates as the one to beat on the form figures. However, he’s an 11/10 favourite at the time of writing and it looks taking him on at the prices each-way.
Home By The Lee has been beaten on three separate occasions in this race, though he has improved his placing on each run and is respected on the back of arguably his best campaign to date, while the improving Lucky Place can’t be ruled out after winning the Grade 2 Relkeel Hurdle here in January.
The competition for placings is fierce, but it could be worth having a very small each-way play on LANGER DAN. The nine-year-old is far from the type that you can set your watch by and has become something of a legend for his ability to come good in the spring on the back of disappointing campaigns over the winter.
This term has been no different and he arrives here having been too bad to be true in three starts this season. However, he is a dual winner of the Coral Cup and has shown an ability in Grade 1 company in the past, finishing an excellent third in the Aintree Hurdle last April. Supporting him requires a leap of faith, but he is certainly capable of pulling a rabbit out of the hat and trading at 16/1 with bet365, he could be capable of hitting the frame.
Bet on Langer Dan each-way in the Stayers’ Hurdle at 16/1 with bet365
#3 – Maughreen in the Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at 43/10
An open-looking renewal of the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle, which could go the way of MAUGHREEN. The six-year-old has only seen the track twice so far, but she has caught the eye when doing so, winning by five lengths on hurdling debut at Punchestown in January.
It’s impossible to know just how good that form was, but she showed plenty of gears to reassert when allowing the field to come back to her that day and it’s certainly worth noting that both the third and the fourth from that race have won subsequently.
This is a huge step up in class, as well as a drop in trip, though the distance ought to hold no fears for this half-sister to Faugheen, who could have a good deal of improvement to come yet. Willie Mullins has won five of the nine renewals of this race so far and it would be no surprise should Maughreen prove another smart one at around 43/10 with SBK.
There are plenty that deserve consideration in opposition, including Sixandahalf, who has plenty of experience on the Flat and won a maiden in some style at Fairyhouse in January. Galileo Dame is another smart performer from the level who deserves respect, while both Aurora Vega and Jubilee Alpha can’t be discounted either in a wide-open affair.
Bet on Maughreen in the Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at 43/10 with SBK
#4 – Caldwell Potter each-way in the Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase at 12/1
The first year of the revamped Golden Miller, which now operates as a Grade 2 limited handicap. It’s possible to make a case for plenty of these, but a good starting point is with the favourite Nurburgring, who finished fourth in last year’s Triumph Hurdle.
He’s since won the highly-competitive Galway Hurdle and while he was disappointing at Leopardstown over Christmas, there’s every chance he could be lurking on a competitive mark – a comment which also applies to the Ben Pauling-trained Pic Roc.
Firefox drops into handicap company after a string of good runs in graded company and is respected, while Asian Master was fourth in last year’s Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and has held his own against some classy sorts in two starts to date over the larger obstacles.
However, at the prices it could be worth siding with CALDWELL POTTER each-way, who is around 14/1 with Coral at the time of writing. A Grade 1 winner over hurdles last season, the seven-year-old promised plenty this term, particularly as he changed hands for more than £600,000 before the start of this campaign.
With that in mind, he perhaps hasn’t quite lived up to expectations so far, but he has still shown some very useful form, finishing second in a Grade 2 contest at Windsor in January. He has his stamina to prove having faded over course and distance in December, though it looks worth forgiving him for that effort. His handicap mark looks fair and he appeals as the type who could be suited by this kind of assignment.
Bet on Caldwell Potter each-way in the Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase at 12/1 with Coral
#5 – Jagwar in the Trustatrader Plate Handicap Chase at 4/1
Like with all of the supporting races on Thursday’s card, this is a wide-open looking equation for punters to solve, with each of the 20 runners making some appeal on paper.
JAGWAR is one of the more inexperienced runners in this field, but he has made a good start to life over the larger obstacles, winning three of his four starts to date, including the Timeform Novices’ Handicap Chase over course and distance in January. That race has a good record for producing subsequent winners in March and it feels significant that his trainers have opted to head here rather than the Golden Miller.
Raised 7lbs for that success, there’s a feeling there could be more to come yet from the six-year-old and he looks worth siding with at 4-1 with BetMGM to take this. Several deserve consideration in opposition, including two previous winners of the race in Seddon (2023) and Shakem Up’arry (2024).
Springwell Bay relished the step into handicap company when winning a competitive-looking event by nine lengths over course and distance on New Year’s Day and could have more to offer raised 9lbs, while Fugitif has plenty of strong course form, making this something of a nightmare to decode!
Bet on Jagwar in the Trustatrader Plate Handicap Chase at 4/1 with BetMGM
Some famous day 3 moments down the years
The Stayers’ Hurdle looks likely to have a short-priced favourite in the form of last year’s winner Teahupoo, though market leaders don’t have a particularly good record in the race.
Indeed, only three of the last 10 winners have been favourites and there have been some big-priced victors in that time, none more so than when Lisnagar Oscar pulled off a 50-1 shock in the 2020 renewal.
It’s worth noting that Teahupoo was a beaten favourite for this in 2023, too, being beaten into third by stablemate and 33-1 outsider Sire Du Berlais (with fellow 40-1 outsider Dashel Drasher second).
The third day of the Cheltenham Festival is the only one of the week with two championship races on the card and like the Stayers’ Hurdle, the Ryanair Chase has thrown up some interesting winners since being introduced in 2005.
Protektorat belied his profile as a Gold Cup contender by winning this 12 months ago and he’s bidding to become just the third multiple winner of the race, after Albertas Run (2010 and 2011) and Allaho (2021 and 2022).
Horse Racing is a fairly data-heavy sport, meaning it can be slightly daunting for newcomers to follow it. With that in mind, we’ve put together a quick guide to betting on day three at Cheltenham for you below.
How to bet on day 3 at Cheltenham
Horse Racing is a fairly data-heavy sport, meaning it can be slightly daunting for newcomers to follow it. With that in mind, we’ve put together a quick guide to betting on day three at Cheltenham for you below.
- Log into your betting account. If you need to create a new one, there are lots of suggestions in our list below.
- Deposit money into your account and head to the ‘horse racing’ section. Find the racing taking place at Cheltenham on Thursday 13th March 2025.
- Pick out a horse to bet on. You can either read the Cheltenham festival day 3 predictions in this article, or study the form on your betting site.
- Add the horse to your betting slip by clicking on the odds next to their name. Input your stake and when you’re happy with everything click on ‘place bets’.
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How to follow the Cheltenham Festival action on day 3
Cheltenham is one of the most popular sporting events of the year, meaning it’s fairly easy to keep up with the action. The majority of the races are being screened for free on terrestrial television by ITV1, who are showing the first six races on day three, while Racing TV is the place to watch all 28 contests during the week. If you are out and about, you can follow the action on talkSPORT radio, while betting apps will be live streaming the action. You can also watch each and every race in betting shops up and down the country.
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Craig Mahood is an expert in sports betting and online casinos and has worked with the company since 2020. He joined the Betting & Gaming team at The Sun in June 2022 and works closely with the leading bookmakers and online gaming companies to provide content on all areas of sports betting and gaming. He previously worked as a Digital Sports Reporter at the Scottish Sun, covering Scottish football with particular focus on Celtic and Rangers, As well as football, he has covered horse racing, boxing, darts, the Olympics and tennis for the Sun.
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Shock moment hunting influencer Sam Jones grabs baby wombat off distraught mother who gives chase for sick Insta stunt
AN American hunting influencer has sparked outrage after she filmed a video of herself snatching a baby wombat from its mother.
Sam Jones, who claims to be a “wildlife biologist and environmental scientist” posted the, now deleted, video on Instagram capturing the moment she picked up the animal and ran with it as it dangled around in the air.
After racing across the road with the startled wombat, Jones held it up to the camera and said: “I caught a baby wombat!”
Meanwhile, the baby wombat’s mother chased after Jones, appearing extremely distressed.
This was noticed by the man filming the video who said: “look at the mother, it’s chasing after her.”
Jones said: “OK mama’s right there and she is p***ed, let’s let him go.”
She then released the joey back onto the side of the road.
The footage has been met with an influx of backlash.
But this is not Jones’ first or only distressing interaction with a helpless animal.
An article the hunting publication Cowboy State Daily, where Jones went by the name of Samantha Strable, reported her goal of hunting her first black bear during the spring bear season in Wyoming.
Jones was also described in the article to have “stalked red stags with a bow in Chile” and slay “a wild pig with a knife in New Zealand.”
Responding to the backlash of her more recent engagement with the helpless wombat, Jones defended herself and claimed she only held the joey momentarily before returning it to its mother.
She wrote: “For everyone that’s worried and unhappy, the baby was carefully held for ONE minute in total and then released back to mum.
“They wandered back off into the bush together completely unharmed. I didn’t think I would be able to catch it in the first place, and took an opportunity to appreciate a really incredible animal up close.”
Despite her defence, outrage at her behaviour has continued to grow, leading her to delete the video from her social media and switch her accounts from public to private.
Affronted Australians have demand that Jones be reported to Australian Department of Home Affairs: “so they can ban her from ever stepping foot in Australia again.”
Others remarked she should be deported and commented: ‘”Arrest. Fine. Deport. Ban.”
Another wrote: “As a wildlife rescuer specialising in wombats I can tell you… that this is an absolutely terrifying experience for mum and joey.”
A third commented: “Oh my god. Why do people feel the need to just insert themselves in nature and desecrate it? Leave them be! This poor mother is trying to protect her young. Disgusting behaviour.”
Three signs Michelle Keegan had given birth in secret as she welcomes first baby with Mark Wright – did you spot them?
MICHELLE Keegan has confirmed she has become a mum for the first time following their birth of her baby.
The actress, 37, and her husband Mark Wright, 38, announced their happy news today, telling fans: “Together we have a new love to share. Our little girl. Palma Elizabeth Wright, 06.03.25.”
Alongside the sweet message, Michelle shared a black and white photo of their baby swaddled in a crochet blanket.
But before the couple went public with their happy announcement, Michelle had unwittingly given away some subtle clues that she had already become a mum.
Here, we take a look at the three signs that showed Michelle had already given birth in secret.
Social media silence
When it came to her online presence, Michelle went silent in the lead up to her birth announcement.
The star had not posted on social media for a week, despite previously sharing content with fans about her life and work more frequently.
Michelle had marked the end of January with a cute reel about her baby prep and pregnancy pampering, telling her followers: “A self-care January…”
And in the last post Michelle shared on her Instagram grid before becoming a mum, she was excitedly gushing about the launch of her new Orfila Bee swimwear collection.
Michelle had uploaded a video featuring three women modelling her bikinis, with glimpses of her as she worked behind-the-scenes on the shoot day.
Her baby bump had been cleverly concealed, with Michelle standing behind racks of clothing and shots of her back to the camera while looking at a laptop.
Michelle wrote alongside her post: “The campaign shoot with our incredible team was such a dream day, the cherry on the cake will be seeing you all feeling confident and beautiful in this new collection.”
No Poms promo
This week marked the launch of the second series of Ten Pound Poms, which Michelle stars in.
The BBC drama series follows a group of Brits in the 1950s who have left dreary post-war Britain to embark on a life-changing adventure in Australia for just £10.
Michelle plays nurse Kate Thorne in Ten Pound Poms but, noticeably, she did not do any live promotion to advertise its comeback.
Last year, Michelle even recorded some television interviews in Australia to advertise the British series.
But on Monday, only Michelle’s co-star Faye Marsay appeared on The One Show to chat about the second instalment of Ten Pound Poms.
Instead, Michelle did her bit by re-posting the BBC’s trailer for the show onto her Instagram a week before the first episode aired on BBC One.
Gone to ground
Given her stunning looks and popularity with fans, Michelle is no stranger to being photographed in public.
Yet in the lead up to giving birth, she went to ground.
The star hunkered down in hers and Mark’s £3million home in Essex as she awaited the arrival of their baby.
Michelle was last pictured on the set of Sky 1’s Brassic in February, before her stunning ‘at-home bump shoot’ with Grazia was released.
She and Mark also posed for a final social media snap together while enjoying a lunch date on February 21.
Mark, meanwhile, did not hide away.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun at the start of March, the dad-to-be was quick to share his excitement about their forthcoming arrival.
While singing the praises of his own parents, Mark Snr and Carol, he told us: “I’m just excited for the whole process. I’m just really excited and can’t wait for it to happen.
“A parent shapes you. If you haven’t got a good upbringing, you can still end up being a good person but if you’ve got good parents, like we have, you’re going out into life [with] a massive head start.”
