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THE airport trespasser who was fatally sucked into a jet engine reportedly managed to reach the aircraft in a matter of seconds.

The unidentified 35-year-old Italian reportedly bypassed multiple layers of protection before reaching a moving plane at Milan Bergamo Airport.

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A man was reportedly killed at Milano Bergamo Airport after being sucked into the jet engine[/caption]

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Passengers look out into the tarmac as first responders surround the aircraft[/caption]

Tuesday’s horror incident has since raised questions about how the man was able to even reach the tarmac at one of Italy’s busiest airports.

He reportedly entered the airport the wrong way by car, abandoned the vehicle near the terminal, and then forced his way through a ground-level security door in a matter of seconds – all while being chased by police.

The door leads directly from the arrivals hall to the aircraft parking area — a supposedly high-security zone.

The man allegedly gained access to the terminal’s ground floor arrivals area, opened a door meant only for authorized personnel, and entered the operational airside zone without triggering an effective response in time, reported Il Fatto Quotidiano.

He was reportedly spotted by a police officer and chased, but still managed to sprint across the tarmac and reach a Volotea Airbus A319 just as it was performing its pushback maneuver.

The aircraft, preparing to depart for Asturias, Spain, was said to be already in motion when the man got close and was fatally sucked into the engine.

The trespasser, who was neither a passenger nor an airport employee, had no association with the airline, according to Volotea.

Sources familiar with airport operations said the man’s path through restricted areas was both rapid and shocking, La Voce del Patriota reported.

The Italian outlet added that the episode has since raised questions about the security measures adopted at Bergamo Airport, also known as Orio al Serio.

Authorities are now facing scrutiny over how the man was able to breach such a sensitive area so quickly — especially at one of Italy’s busiest travel hubs, known for its tight protocols.

Italy’s third busiest airport, Orio al Serio is equipped with layers of checks, barriers, and surveillance.

Yet, the man allegedly bypassed them all, on foot, in broad daylight, and under pursuit.

Aviation authorities and police are now under pressure to explain how someone with no clearance managed to access the runway so quickly — and why intervention came too late.

According to La voce del Patriota, investigators are working on the possibility that the man’s actions were deliberate and premeditated.

“The most accredited hypothesis, although still under consideration, is that of a voluntary act, a premeditated suicide,” sources told the Italian outlet.

All flight operations at Orio al Serio were suspended from 10.20am to 12pm – with numerous flights cancelled, delayed and diverted.

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Footage from the runway appears to show people surrounding a Volotea aircraft around the time of the accident[/caption]

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The incident caused major disruption to one of Italy’s biggest airports[/caption]

By 11.50am local time, a total of nine flights had already been diverted – one to Bologna, two to Verona, and six rerouted to Milan Malpensa.

Ryanair flights departing for Crotone, Katowice, Prague, Zadar, Tirana, Kos, Malta, Naples, Porto, Alghero, Dusseldorf (Eurowings) were among the many cancellations, reports Milano Today.

Air traffic resumed at 12pm local time, according to airport operator SACBO.

Milano Bergamo is ranked as Italy’s third busiest airport, having handled as many as 17.4 million passengers last year.

A significant portion of its traffic is driven by budget airline Ryanair.

Together with Milan Linate and Milan Malpensa, it is a part of the Milan airport system, which is the biggest in Italy in terms of passenger volume.

YOU might think it’s the kinky stuff that causes bedroom accidents but experts say it’s actually the most common sex positions that are landing Brits in A&E.

New research has revealed the sex positions most likely to cause painful injuries and it turns out “vanilla” favourites like missionary are far riskier than you’d imagine.

The study, by sex education experts at Joy Love Dolls, analysed data from more than 1,000 people across Europe and the US who had sustained a sex-related injury.

And the results might just come as a surprise.

Here are the top most dangerous sex positions.

Doggy Style

Doggy style came out on top as the most dangerous position for women, causing over 20% of injuries.

And it’s no minor tumble either.

Women reported a range of injuries from bruises and sprains to vaginal tearing, with one in four vaginal tears linked to this go-to position.

For men, doggy was the second most dangerous, responsible for nearly 16% of male sex injuries, with cramped muscles, back pain, and even penile fractures among the most common issues.

One in six penile fractures happened in this position.

Missionary

It’s missionary that takes the crown for men’s worst nightmare in the bedroom.

The front-facing position accounted for nearly one in five sex injuries in men, and is the leading cause of penile fractures.

It also left many nursing bad backs, sprains and sore muscles.

Women didn’t fare much better with missionary either, it ranked second for them, causing 16.3% of injuries, including 24% of vaginal soreness and 21% of tearing.

Hips, legs and lower backs are all under strain in the deceptively simple pose.

Scotty Unfamous, Sex Expert and Educator for Ann Summers says: although it’s one of the most popular positions for sex, this fan favourite is the most common way that intimate injuries occur, as it can cause some wear and tear to your joints.

“If you experience discomfort from how you are positioned during missionary sex, try incorporating cushions or a rolled-up towel/blanket to provide some support where you need it most, like under your hips, knees, back or shoulders.”

Switching positions

Another unexpected hazard was switching positions mid-romp, which might feel spontaneous but accounts for almost 10% of female injuries.

It also leads to 14% of bruises and 10% of vaginal tears.

Standing

Standing sex, while sounding adventurous, is a major back-breaker, especially for men.

Nearly half of all injuries from this position are due to back pain.

For women, it’s a little less risky but still responsible for over 4% of injuries.

Scotty says: “A great tool to assist you standing is a sex swing, like this Door Jam Swing Restraint from Ann Summers.

“To use it, you hang the stoppers over an open door then close it to keep them locked in place.

“If you are the receiver, you can use it to brace your arms and legs in a multitude of ways that will keep you secure, with it’s main use being seating yourself into the straps to support your body so that your partner can keep their focus on pleasuring you.

Cowgirl and Reverse Cowgirl

Cowgirl, where the woman is on top, made the top five for both sexes.

Men were more likely to suffer down below, while women saw injuries to their knees and hips.

Reverse cowgirl, a trickier variation, only made up 1% of women’s injuries but proved much more dangerous for men, causing nearly 6% of accidents and resulting in a fifth experiencing penile soreness.

One in four men said it even led to fractures.

Scotty said: “Make sure to stretch beforehand, when riding keep in mind how your anatomies fit together.

“Position yourselves in a way that makes it the most comfortable by leaning forward or backwards to keep the penis inside as much as possible and communicate with your partner.

“You can also use cushions to help support you both.”

Other risky moves include standing 69 and oral sex, with both positions unexpectedly landing people in pain.

Sex educator Amy Nguyen from Joy Love Dolls warned that rough sex and poor communication are major contributors.

She said: “It’s fascinating, people assume the riskiest positions are the wildest ones, but the data shows it’s actually the most common positions leading to injuries.

“Rough sex is one of the biggest culprits, which highlights the need for better communication in the bedroom. You have to check in with your partner, or you could wind up hurt.

“Shockingly, only 3% of men and 5% of women said they told their partner about the injury afterwards, that lack of openness is worrying.”

Over 60% of people admitted they’d been injured during sex, and more than half said they had sought help from a doctor.

Amy added: “Some of these injuries, like back pain or muscle cramps might seem minor.

“But others, like tears and fractures, can be serious. Don’t be embarrassed to get checked out.”

And for those keeping score, vaginal soreness was the most common injury for women, while for men, it was good old-fashioned back pain.

So next time you hop into bed, you might want to rethink that “safe” go-to move. Your body will thank you later.

Sexpert Scotty warns fingering can also be a danger.

He said: “Our hands carry a lot of bacteria, so when it comes to stimulating our partner internally with them, it’s important to make sure that your hands and nails are clean as possible to avoid cause infections.

“Also keep your nails trimmed to avoid cutting your partner.

“A great alternative is to incorporate a toy – try pleasuring your partner with a g-spot vibrator that mimics the shape of a curved finger to perfectly stimulate the g-spot, like the Moregasm Plus Boost Vibrator.

Friction is generally not a good thing during sex as it opens you up to more risk of injury with the sensitive skin being tugged at that can cause tears and friction burn.

Scotty recommends hand jobs as a popular way of pleasuring your partners with penises, and though saliva does come in handy, it has a habit of drying up too fast, so your best bet is to invest in some lube to keep things slippery and safer, like a Silky Waterbased Lube.

ELLIE SCOTNEY may have been signed by superstar Jake Paul – but her commute to training will always keep her humble.

The unified super-bantamweight champion was signed to Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions alongside Savannah Marshall and Chantelle Cameron.

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And she makes her promotional debut on Friday as part of Netflix’s all-women’s card headlined by Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.

But before Scotney jetted off to the Big Apple for her unification bout against Yamileth Mercado – she put the hard yards in camp with coach Shane McGuigan.

And perhaps the most exhausting task of all was simply getting to McGuigan’s Kent gym for the Queen of Catford.

She told SunSport: “Listen, still on the busses and the trains! Two trains, a tube and a bus. Ellie Scotney’s Ms TFL out here.” 

Scotney tried her luck by sending Paul a message on Instagram but the YouTuber-turned-boxer – who has nearly 30 MILLION followers – ignored it.

But fortunately, Paul’s right-hand man and MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian did check his messages.

Scotney, 27, joked: “He’s actually read it now! That’s even worse. I’d rather be in his requests. But Nakisa came through and he opened it.

“I just dropped Nakisa a message and everything kind of fell into place for me. It’s been a bit of a mad one but I’m enjoying every second.” 

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Scotney will find herself somewhat conflicted on Friday’s trilogy bout main event between Taylor and Serrano.

Irish icon Taylor is Scotney’s boxing hero while Serrano is part of the MVP family and a mentor to those she shares the stable with.

Serrano met Scotney in New York after her signing was announced.

And Scotney revealed: “She embraced us and told me she’s someone who’s like, ‘Look what I’ve done – I want you to go on and do more.’

“She’s that sort of character and I think that’s shown one, in her boxing and two, how she represents herself outside. 

“She’s taken us all under her wing and she’s a wholesome soul.”

Scotney has her eyes on undisputed glory at 8st 10lb – and believes she is in the right place to achieve it – but it starts on Friday at Madison Square Garden.

She said: “I think it’s everyone’s dream and I’m two fights away but I’ve got a hard fight in front of me July 11th and I’ll be going in to make a statement.

“Although I’m a unified champion, I never really got what comes with it. Whereas this is supplying that.

“It’s one thing saying you want it, now it’s in my hands I’ve got to run away with it and that’s what I’ll be doing July 11th.”

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WHITE sand beaches, crystal clear sea, colourful waterside houses – it sounds like we’re talking about the Mediterranean, not Scotland.

Nicola Meekin lives in Argyll and owns a luxurious couples’ retreat called Stormhouse, which is the perfect escape on what she calls the “new Riviera.”

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Nicola, who owns Stormhouse, says Western Scotland is like the Riviera when the sun shines[/caption]

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Stormhouse is an exclusive holiday home in Argyll that is only visible from the sea[/caption]

Nicola told Sun Travel: “The west coast of Scotland offers the same drama in terms of landscape as the Riviera because it’s so rugged and wild.

“We also have white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and islands dotted around the coastline.

“It’s obviously not as glitzy and flashy and commercialised as the Riviera, but it’s more, I’d say intimate luxury, and much quieter.”

Nicola and her partner Jim Milligan took advantage of the incredible scenery when building two luxury and exclusive holiday homes called Stormhouse.

The houses are so private that you can’t even see them from the road – they’re only viewable from the sea.

Nicola told us: “You can’t see them from anywhere else, they sit on the hillside and look out to sea over Castle Stalker and the island of Lismore.

“We wanted Stormhouse to blend in with the landscape and have a luxurious feel about them and still be open to the elements.”

Stormhouse is a beautiful coastal escape, and for anyone wanting to take advantage of the white sands and crystal blue waters, Nicola has insider recommendations like Tralee and Cuil Bay.

She added: “I recently took a day trip to Ardnamurchan which is a remote peninsula west of where Stormhouse is and it’s absolutely stunning.

“There’s a beautiful beach called Sanna Bay which is heaven on earth, it’s white sands and literally turquoise waters.”

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The beaches are often so quiet that you sometimes be the only one on them[/caption]

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She continued: “When I went out, it was a gorgeous day, I drove right out west with my dog , walked down to the beach and I was the only one there, it was like being in the Caribbean.”

Another spot Nicola recommends is towards Mallaig, which is famous for the Harry Potter train viaduct, where there are the ‘Silver Sands Morar’, a series of white sand beaches.

As for when to head to the new Riviera, Nicola reveals there’s a good reason to avoid the height of summer.

She added: “The weather has been better in April and May in the past few years, and that’s also pre-midges, if people are worried about them as well.”

While most escape to the Riviera for the hot weather, Nicola thinks that Scotland is better for those who don’t like the extreme heat.

She said: “It’s super, super hot in Europe during certain months and we’re not getting those conditions here.

“But everything else you can get in Scotland, it’s becoming really well known for its good produce, so you can eat out really well here.

“We’ve got great seafood. We’ve got really high end accommodation now, so you don’t have to go to the Riviera for that either.”

The Riviera is known for having idyllic towns with colourful waterfront houses and western Scotland has those in spades.

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Along the coast of Scotland are beautiful beaches, like Sanna Bay[/caption]

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Mull has beautiful waterfront houses and is popular with the royals[/caption]

The nearby islands of Iona and Mull are popular stops with incredible views. Prince William and Kate Middleton were recently seen there, too.

They’re not the only celebrities who love the area, Nicola, who used to run a local cafe tells us that lots of A-listers are fans of the area.

Nicola said: “One of the regulars was Tilda Swinton, she used to pop in. So did Maggie Smith and Judi Dench they’ve been seen around, and came into the cafe, so did James McAvoy and Anne-Marie Duff.”

The Killers even dropped by last year after a gig in Glasgow.

After studying and going travelling, Nicola has been living in Argyll with Jim since 2004 and insists they wouldn’t move anywhere else.

She told us: “We love it here, and we don’t go on holiday an awful lot either. When we do, we love a city break because we’re so rural – but after a few days, I’ve had enough.”

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Stormhouse has floor to ceiling windows and views over the ‘Riviera’[/caption]

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From Stormhouse, you can swim out to Castle Stalker[/caption]

Stormhouse consists of two houses, the North and South House.

Both are very similar being the same size and shape with the South House being more open plan and the North House having a separate bedroom.

The houses are surrounded by floor to ceiling windows so visitors can get the incredible views wherever they are.

Each comes with a hot tub which Nicola said is the most popular with guests as it’s sheltered on the deck so guests can sit out whatever the weather.

As for when is the best time to enjoy Stormhouse, Nicola revealed any time of year can be special.

Nicola added: “Sometimes it’s best to be there when there’s a storm because it’s quite dramatic to watch all the rain come in from the west, but you’ll be nice and safe in your wee bubble.

“The springtime is lovely too and you can swim outside of Stormhouse too, wild swimming is very popular here.

“At high tide, you can swim out to the castle, I did it once, and it’s amazing, but freezing, I had to wear a wetsuit.”

To book and find out more about Stormhouse, head to the website.

Read more on the white sand beaches of Scotland that have been mistaken for the Bahamas.

Plus, the best Scottish islands from one man who’s explored over 100 of them.

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Western Scotland has been compared to the Riviera[/caption]

ALESHA Dixon’s partner has proved their relationship is back on track with a topless selfie from their family home.

Back in April, The Sun exclusively revealed how Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha was back with her baby-daddy after they desperately fought to save their relationship.

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Alesha Dixon’s partner has proved their marriage is back on track with a topless pic from their stunning mansion[/caption]

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She had previously confided to pals she was splitting from her partner of 12 years, Azuka Ononye, 44.

Mis-teeq band member Alesha, 46, also became emotional during a BGT show and was seen fighting back tears in April, as the raw nature of their split played out.

Now clearly onto a happier chapter with the backing dancer, Alesha’s man has shared a topless snap from their Hertforshire pad.

Azuka is seen taking the selfie in the reflection of a gold glowing mirror, capturing himself posing in black shorts.

Behind, fans caught a glimpse of the pastel tones of their lounge and a chandelier.

Yet eagle-eyed fans noticed the glam interiors accessory, designed by Timothy Pulman and dubbed his Inception mirror, had featured on a selfie of Alesha’s back in 2021.

The item retails for £1,800 and is a key part of their home, showing the family, which includes their daughters Azura and Anaya, are back on track.

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It is now believed that the close living proximity has helped the couple to reignite their romance.

Sources have told The Sun they are now doing “all it takes” to try to make it work.

A close source said: “They went through a really rocky patch and decided to call it a day.

“It had been difficult for a long time and Alesha just couldn’t see a way forward.

“AZ even moved out to a hotel for a while, despite the fact they were co-parenting.

“But there is still a huge amount of feeling between them. They’ve been together for 12 years and have two beautiful children.
“So they have decided to give it one last try.

“They both desperately want to be a family again and are going to do all it takes to make it work.

“But Alesha’s friends aren’t convinced it will last. Ultimately, none of their problems have been fixed, so it’s going to be tough.”

Previously Alesha had been spotted on a girls’ break in Jamaica as she tried to navigate the rough patch with Azuka.

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Former Mis-Teeq singer Alesha and Azuka met following her brief marriage to So Solid Crew rapper MC Harvey who she divorced in 2006 after his affair with singer Javine Hylton.

Choreographer and creative director Azuka was hired as a dancer for her singing tour.

Talking about their relationship, Alesha had said she “played hard to get” before suffering an injury that Azuka nursed her through.

She added: “I had a foot operation and I couldn’t walk. He was literally sleeping on the floor, looking after me every day. I was looking at him thinking, ‘That is for better or for worse isn’t it?’.”

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Sources have told us the pair are doing ‘all it takes’ to make things work[/caption]

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Alesha, 46, became emotional during a recent episode of BGT in the midst of their split[/caption]

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The pair met when Azuka was hired as a dancer for her singing tour[/caption]

ZIDANE IQBAL has opened up on how he thought Erik ten Hag did not “respect me enough to play”.

The former Manchester United wonderkid had starred for the club since the age of nine before going on to make his professional debut for the senior team in 2021 during a Champions League clash against Young Boys.

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Zidane Iqbal has opened up on how he felt ‘disrespected’ by Erik ten Hag[/caption]

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Iqbal claimed he was due to start a League Cup game but was then named an unused substitute[/caption]

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Ten Hag never played Iqbal later in that season despite asking him to remain patient[/caption]

That appearance saw him create history by becoming the first British-born South Asian or Iraqi international to play for the club and first ever British South Asian to play in the Champions League.

However, in June 2023 it was announced the youngster would be leaving Old Trafford to join Dutch side Utrecht.

And Iqbal has now given a candid interview about his exit to respected Man Utd journalist, Andy Mitten, published in The National.

Now a full senior international for his country, the 22-year-old has recalled one incident which he views as the “turning point” for the promising trajectory of his Man Utd career.

Iqbal recalls how, after being moved to the first team dressing room at the start of the season, he had grown frustrated with a lack of senior minutes off the bench, telling his dad and agent: “I can’t do this for another year.”

A would-be chance finally reared its head in the League Cup quarter-final against Charlton at Old Trafford in January 2023.

Iqbal claims he was set to start the clash as the Number 10 against the League One outfit having been involved in all the shapes and patterns in pre-match training.

He even recalls a classy gesture from Lisandro Martinez as the Argentine defender told him: “‘Now’s your chance, all of us are supporting you. Just show yourself, you’re a good player.”

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However, Iqbal saw his dreams dashed come matchday, and opened up how then Red Devils boss Ten Hag had left him feeling “disrespected.”

He said: “I got tickets for family and friends to see me. Finally, my chance.

“Then I got to the stadium, looked at the whiteboard and didn’t see my name. I was gutted.

“Then I thought I’d come off the bench. Nothing. That was the turning point for me.

“I didn’t feel the manager respected me enough to play me.”

Iqbal would not make the bench again in the Cup as Man Utd went on to beat Newcastle in the final, while he also did not make a single matchday squad for the FA Cup.

In fact, after his quarter-final disappointment, Iqbal only made the Man Utd bench on three more occasions in the Premier League.

But he was an unused substitute in back-to-back clashes against Leeds and an away game against Nottingham Forest.

Iqbal explained how his lack of game time led to him wanting to go to the Under-19 World Cup that April.

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He took pointers off of Tom Heaton on how to argue his case to the manager, with the senior goalkeeper telling him: “That’s awful. You’re making it about yourself. Make it about the gaffer.”

In their meeting Ten Hag urged him not to go and to stay patient, which he did by remaining at Man Utd for the Spring, but those minutes never materialised and he lost his chance to become the Premier League’s first Iraqi footballer.

That noteworthy accolade has since gone to Ali Al-Hamadi when he came off the bench to star for Ipswich Town against Liverpool in August 2024.

His appearance took the number of nationalities to appear in England‘s top flight to 124.

In the end Iqbal told his agent he wanted a transfer away, and took inspiration from Jadon Sancho who had travelled away from England to spark his career into gear.

Iqbal 18 games in the Eredivisie last season and scored one goal before a knee injury ended his season.

On his future he said his goal was to recover from his knee blow and get back to playing week in week out.

He called Utrecht a “family club”, but added manager Ron Jans is “very nice” despite the environment still being “ruthless”.

Iqbal concluded: “For me, I’ll continue to do my best for my club and for Iraq. This is the life that I always wanted.”

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HE is known for landing a touch or two – but even by Sir Mark Prescott’s standards, this punt on Whatsgoingonmarvin was particularly filthy.

Transformed from a 300-1 no-hoper, punters are now predicting the three-year-old will be ‘odds on for every race’ and win his next four or five after a sensational first triumph.

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In truth, the job on Whatsgoingonmarvin had all the hallmarks of a typical Sir Mark gamble.

Sent off as big as 300-1 in four previous runs, Whatsgoingonmarvin had been kept to 7f and a mile.

He never finished better than sixth and was pumped 23 lengths on his last run over a mile at Kempton before being gelded in November last year.

To many, stepping a horse up to 1m5f after that would seem like madness.

But this is classic Sir Mark.

Having gone off astronomical odds previously, Whatsgoingonmarvin was sent off 100-30 in the Class 5 handicap at Ayr on Monday.

And, ridden by recent Queen Anne winner Paul Mulrennan, there was never a moment’s worry for backers of the £100,000 son of Camelot.

He made virtually all and ran out a ready winner, scooping the £4,123 first-place prize that surely paled in comparison to the punt followers of the horse landed.

Mulrennan was eager not to win by too much, protecting the horse’s mark somewhat for the future.

And it seems Arc de Triomphe-winning Sir Mark – who used to smoke ten cigars a day – has big plans for Whatsgoingonmarvin this weekend.

He is ready to back the horse up on Saturday and bang in another quickfire win.

Whatsgoingonmarvin is entered in four races – the most profitable of which would be the 5.45 at Southwell worth £18,581 to the winner.

That is over 1m4f, but he has entries at Hamilton and Chester over 1m3f, 1m5f and 1m6½ respectively.

Summing up the horse, one punter wrote on X: “Whatsgoingonmarvin a proper Prescott job – that’s gonna win four or five I think.”

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Responsible gambling

A responsible gambler is someone who:

• Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
• Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
• Never chase their losses
• Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressed
• Problem gambling – problemgambling.ie
• Gamble Aware – gambleaware.org

Help with gambling addiction

If you have a problem with gambling, or you know someone who does, help is out there. Extern Problem Gambling is the leading provider of information, treatment, advice, and support for anyone affected by gambling harms across Ireland.

These are the four official entries of MMFF 2025, its 51st edition. MMFF 2025 – Vice Ganda, Nadine Lustre, Piolo Pascual, Gerald Anderson, and Ivana Alawi are all part of this year’s film festival. They are among the stars who are going to have a film in this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival with a theme, “MMFF ... Read more

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