There’s a new app that’s letting people buy their own race horses
Sunday Racing is a new form of racehorse ownership in the UK and Ireland; described as 'a fun, unique way of owning a racehorse for a small, one off payment.'
There are some things in life that will always feel permanently out of reach for most of us.
Becoming a footballer. Winning the lottery. Owning a race horse.
They’re all pipe dreams; fantasies of a parallel life where we have more money than we know how to spend.
However, as it turns out, at least one of these aspirations might not be so unrealistic after all.
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You might not have the skill to become a footballer or the luck to win the lottery. But to own a race horse, all you need is an app.
Presenting ‘Sunday’: Mobile software that lets ordinary folk become the keeper of a thoroughbred for an affordable price.
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Designed for smartphones and tablets, the Sunday app provides you with all the content and data you need to understand how well your horse is training, as well as a unique tracking device and heart monitor to provide you with performance data.
You’ll also be able to watch your horse live on the app via a stable webcam at any time to see how they’re getting on.
It’s a whole new kind of accessible ownership which has been labelled the “first device of its kind in racing.”
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Sunday owners stated: “Sunday was an idea that was born after we felt that there was no way of getting into racehorse ownership unless you were extremely wealthy.
“From there, we created an app and website, tailored to people’s needs, to not just provide them with updates about their horse but also to provide exclusive Sunday content.
“We want the racing fan, to be at the centre of everything that we do. We want them to be part of the Sunday racing story where they can follow the journey of their horse from their stable to the race track.”
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They added: “One of Sunday’s aims is to provide a more interactive platform for our owners to educate them and give them a deeper look inside the racing game.
“We want our owners to engage with us through the digital content that we display on our app.
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“Sunday’s vision is to be a global racehorse ownership group where we have owners from all over the world with horses in various countries, communicating through our app.”
If you know a racing fan, a Sunday gift card might actually prove to be the perfect prezzie this year.
Every gift card comes with a box that contains an ownership card, a digital ownership certificate and a photo of the horse – along with access to the Sunday app.
To learn more about getting your very own race horse at the touch of a button, head on over to the Sunday website.
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Marc Skinner signs new contract to keep him at Manchester United until 2027
Danny Jones
Manchester United Women manager Marc Skinner has signed off on a new deal with the Red Devils, accepting a contract that will see him stay at the club until at least 2027.
Approaching half a decade in charge of Man United’s women’s team, Marc Skinner has now committed his future to the side which helped the club to a historic male and female FA Cup double and qualified for Champions League for the first time.
Confirmed via social media on Wednesday, 2 April, the club shared the news that the 42-year-old has put pen to paper on a new two-year contract with an option to extend for a further 12 months.
His side is also currently third in the WSL, and although Chelsea remain the perennial favourites, they are continuing to push harder for the title each season following their second-placed finish in 22/23.
Speaking on the new deal, Brummy-born Skinner wrote: “It has been an absolute privilege to serve as head coach for this fantastic football club for the past four years, and I am delighted to be extending my time in the role for at least a further two years.
“We’re building a young, hungry team with the aim of challenging consistently for further trophies. There is still more hard work ahead, including this season, but the players and staff have already shown their determination to succeed, and I’m looking forward to us taking the next steps in our journey together.”
The former Birmingham and Orlando Pride head coach has been a somewhat divisive figure around Leigh Sports Village and Old Trafford during his tenure in recent years, with some vocal supporters even calling ‘Skinner Out’ last year.
He was ultimately kept on following the 4-0 thrashing of Spurs in the Women’s FA Cup, but many fans are still unhappy with the amount of progress made under him.
In addition to a lack of silverware throughout his time in charge, with many criticising his tactics, star talents like Alessia Russo, Mary Earps, Nikita Parris, Lucía Garcíaand captain Katie Zelem have all departed during this time. Others just haven’t felt the same since Casey Stoney left back in 2021.
Even gave him a photoshoot. Right wrong on not a significant part of the fan base hates Marc skinner. It’s tone deaf to assume we all celebrate on socials. I would turn the comments off tbh. https://t.co/VIarfUAkoJ
Nevertheless, Marc Skinner is staying for the immediate future, and there are still plenty who back him and the work he’s done, or at least the direction he is looking to go in.
Speaking on the extension, United‘s technical director Jason Wilcox said: “Marc’s record since taking charge speaks for itself, having delivered our first major women’s silverware and firmly established us among the leading teams in the WSL.
“After a major overhaul last summer, we have an exciting, developing squad ready to compete for further success, and we are convinced that Marc is the right coach to lead that process.”
COO Collette Roche went on to insist that “building a successful and popular women’s team is an important part of our wider, football-first strategy for the club” and that they hope Skinner will continue to contribute in placing “Manchester United at the forefront of growth in the women’s game.”
Manchester City’s Nathan Aké donates piano to grassroots music venue
Thomas Melia
Footballer and Manchester City star Nathan Aké has donated a piano to an iconic city centre grassroots venue in Manchester.
To celebrate ‘International Piano Day’, the Dutch defender has teamed up with legendary instrument-makers Casio by donating a state-of-the-art piano in one very lucky music venue.
Aké and Casio are donating pianos across the UK through their joint project titled ‘Playing For Change’.
The iconic grassroots venue that’s receiving this prestigious instrument is none other than Band on the Wall, which has been pumping out live music under this name since 1975.
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This new addition will help the venue as a whole, but more importantly, it will come in very handy for their Saturday Music Club.
Running every weekend, this session helps young people discover music and develop their skills, now via the fantastic PX-S7000 Casio piano.
Band on the Wall is a much-loved and adored Manchester city centremusic institution, and they aren’t the only place benefitting from the Manchester city star and Casio.
So far, 12 disadvantaged schools in the UK have benefitted from this joint effort from Aké and Casio, all of which were surprised with their very own digital piano.
This newest partnership won’t come as a surprise to fans of the Man City centre-back, as he’s been known to play the piano since teaching himself in 2020, and now he’s spreading his love of music to communities nationwide.
Neil Evans, Head of Casio EMI, commented:“It’s exciting for us to support Band on the Wall with a gift of a brand new Privia piano.”
“We’re hoping it’s used often and inspires people into learning the piano and increasing their access to the joys of music, which is at the core of Playing For Change.”
As for Aké, while he might be sidelined for the foreseeable following surgery on a fractured foot, the Netherlands international will hopefully be able to get lots of practice playing those keys.
The Manc -
11th December 2020 
