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TEMPLEGATE takes on Saturday’s racing confident of slamming in some winners and building the bank for Royal Ascot.

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ALSAKIB (3.00 York, nap)

He rose through the staying ranks last season and put in his best effort at this track. He ran well on his comeback in the Yorkshire Cup last month and can improve from there.

HOLD A DREAM (2.40 Sandown, nb)

He’ll enjoy dropping to five furlongs after showing lots of pace at Newbury last time but just failing to get home. That was his turf comeback and there’s more to come.

HEATHEN (2.25 York, treble)

He runs off a much lower mark on turf compared to the all-weather and can make the most of it under experienced pilot Serena Brotherton.

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Benfica president Rui Costa says he would be keen to sign Joao Felix from Chelsea but admits the Portuguese club are unable to finance a move.

Felix returned to Chelsea in a £46.3 million deal from Atletico Madrid last August but the 25-year-old struggled secure a regular role under Enzo Maresca and ended up joining AC Milan on loan in the January transfer window.

The Portugal international failed to recapture his form in Italy and AC Milan ended up deciding that they would not sign him on a permanent deal this summer.

Felix’s career at Chelsea now appears to be over after he was left out of their Club World Cup squad, while he has also been stripped of his No.14 shirt, which has been given to new £18m signing Geovany Quenda.

Felix made his professional debut for Benfica’s reserve side in 2016 and played just one full season in the first team before his £113m move to Atletico Madrid three years later.

Benfica continue to be linked with re-signing Felix but Rui Costa says the Portuguese club are a ‘long way’ from that deal due to the forward’s transfer fee and salary with Chelsea.

‘Every year I get asked this question. If we could bring back players from our academy, who have the quality and prominence that a player like Joao has, we would all like that, all Benfica fans would like that,’ Rui Costa said on Friday after Benfica arrived in the United States ahead of their Club World Cup campaign.

‘We have to understand two things. The players are not free, they have very high contracts with the clubs and very high transfer fees.

‘The amounts involved, both in transfers and salaries, are very high and we have to respect that part.

‘Benfica wants all the great players. Joao is an excellent player. It is a long way from there until we bring Joao back, I can’t say much more than that.

‘There is no way I can come close to thinking that it is possible.

‘For signings, we will have our targets referenced. We want to build a Benfica -style team, but the focus is the Club World Cup, which has to be a great source of pride.’

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OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in March 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.

Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. 

ARIES

March 21 to April 20

You’ve heard the same promises too many times, so judge friends by what they do not what they say.

The disrupter planet is poised to help you when needed. Your personal Saturn status is strong – and getting stronger.

So you can re-start a health programme with ease. Passion waits by still water.

Get all the latest Aries horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions.

 TAURUS

April 21 to May 21

Are you inwardly toning down your dreams before you share them?

Then your chart suggests you may be choosing the wrong people to confide in.

Today, let your secret heart reveal who might be better – no matter how many years, or miles, separate you.

Passion is so warm, do make the most of this positive day.

Get all the latest Taurus horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

GEMINI

May 22 to June 21

The moon makes you so in tune with yourself and those around you – this helps you make suggestions full of insight and inspiration.

Someone who recently headed for, or arrived from, the east can be the fresh focus of your future.

Calming colours can change the mood at home and encourage positive talking.

Get all the latest Gemini horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

CANCER

June 22 to July 22

Your transformation zone has Pluto power – and this is what helps you stay on target and stick to a schedule, even if other family or friends try to tempt you away.

Remember the difference between being strong and being stubborn.

Love-wise, winning together can double passion – so investigate couples contests. 

Get all the latest Cancer horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

LEO

July 23 to August 23

Your partnership plans may be stymied by a sudden, stubborn stance.

This can be your heart telling you what perhaps your head doesn’t dare. So stop and think about your next love move.

If you’re single, it’s the way a gorgeous Pisces keeps you guessing that points to potential passion. Luck circles “D”. 

Get all the latest Leo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

VIRGO

August 24 to September 22

Fitness needs your time – but also your willpower. So stall a schedule for now, and focus on getting your inner motivation into shape.

Your own voice is the one to pay attention to, not anyone else’s.

Spending-wise, small changes can add up, so try not to aim too high, too soon. The big money goals can wait.

Get all the latest Virgo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

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There’s a “happy ever after” atmosphere in your chart as Venus moves on[/caption]

LIBRA

September 23 to October 23

You’ve got an exceptionally creative chart of the day – and just talking to a neighbour or new friend about their working life can kickstart an ambition drive you know you can fulfil.

Step one is speaking a dream out loud. In love, maybe mistakes have been made, but today is a new day – and a new future can begin 

Get all the latest Libra horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

SCORPIO

October 24 to November 22

As the moon and Neptune connect across the zodiac sky, you can find yourself seriously thinking about a change of address, even if you have already said no to this.

Changing your mind is not a problem – as long as it’s your own choice.

“P” passion feels so familiar, yet so newly thrilling, at the same time.

Get all the latest Scorpio horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

SAGITTARIUS

November 23 to December 21

You have the fastest thinking and acting chart in the zodiac – and you maybe midway to a cash or family answers before you realise it.

Let these instincts lead you, because you are becoming your true, authentic self – instead of trying to second guess what others think.

Lucky numbers include your current age.

Get all the latest Sagittarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

CAPRICORN

December 22 to January 20

You’re shrewd and smart, and can push through cash plans without other people adding their preferences.

But it’s important to make sure the right paperwork is in place. An artistic “N” name can steer you towards luck.

Neptune softens a strict set of rules deep inside, and you can be ready to reach out once again.

Get all the latest Capricorn horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

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Mars makes waves at work by questioning why things always need to be done one way – when you see a much better method[/caption]

AQUARIUS

January 21 to February 18

You love to look forward and see what the future holds, but just for today, try to live in the moment. You’ll notice people, and places, that usually pass you by.

More than one of these can have special significance for you.

In love terms, maintaining a mutual silence may feel simpler – but not if you sense you need to speak.

Get all the latest Aquarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

PISCES

February 19 to March 20

Combining the right address with the right future is within your power – this could mean living and working in the same place.

The more you think about this, the more a plan can take shape.

If you’re a passion seeker, be patient with an undecided Taurus, as an answer is close. Luck calls at door number “52”.

Get all the latest Pisces horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

LOVE Island star Gabby Allen is being ‘lined up’ for Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.

The fitness enthusiast and personal trainer, 33, is said to be keen to “push herself to the limit” on the Channel 4 show.

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A source said Gabby is ‘fit as a fiddle and keen to push herself to her physical limits’[/caption]

Gabby – who won All Stars in February with Casey O’Gorman, but split just last month – is now hoping that signing up will show a different side to her.

A show insider said: “Gabby has had meetings with bosses to do the Channel 4 show and it looks like she is a shoo-in to do it.

“She’s really keen, she’s fit as a fiddle but she’s keen to push herself to her physical limits to see what she is capable of.

“After her split with Casey, she’s just wants a new challenge and she’s also excited by the idea of showing TV viewers a different side to her outside the villa.”

The Sun has contacted a rep for Gabby and Channel 4 for comment.

The gruelling C4 show sees the physical and mental capabilities of celebrity contestants tested to the extreme as they attempt to pass the notoriously difficult SAS Selection test.

The last series featured the likes of Bianca Gascoigne, Bobby Norris, John Barrowman and Marnie Simpson.

Gabby could follow in last year’s winner and former Love Island star Georgia Harrison’s footsteps.

Reality star and campaigner Georgia and professional boxer Lani Daniels were the two celebrities who passed the selection process and were named winners.

Last month The Sun revealed that Gabby and Casey had split, just weeks after becoming official.

A source said: “Casey and Gabby have both decided to part way. They had a really good relationship and enjoyed each others time but the reality is that they are focusing on different things and they both have realised that.

“Neither of them have parted ways badly but they just knew it wasn’t going to work anymore.

“Both have confided in quite a few friends about this and so it’s not really a secret in their circles, but they’ve made the decision to part ways this week.”

It was only in April that fitness pro Gabby, 33, revealed Casey, 28, had made her his girlfriend.

She shared a clip on Instagram showing her having her makeup done for an event and Casey was talking over the video.

Gabby said: “Boyfriend does my voiceover. Getting red carpet ready with @maybelline.”

Up until then, the one time villa lothario had remained coy on their relationship status.

Casey told TODAY.com, “Like, I will ask Gabby to be my girlfriend at some point.

“But do you know what it is? It’s all this like noise of, ‘When are you going to ask? When are you going to ask?’ I feel like I don’t want to now just ask it because people are saying it. I want to just do it.”

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Gabby could follow in Love Island star Georgia Harrison’s footsteps after she won last series[/caption]

CHOCOLATE fans are dashing to Aldi as the budget supermarket unveils a £3.99 version of the viral ‘Dubai-style’ chocolate bar.

Now available in Aldi stores across the UK, the 100g bar promises a rich and indulgent experience—without the luxury price tag.

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The chocolate is part of Aldi’s Specialbuys range, meaning once it’s sold out, it may not return[/caption]

The treat features creamy pistachio layers and crunchy kadayif pastry, all wrapped in silky milk chocolate. Inspired by a viral hit that exploded on social media, the chocolate has already caused a stir online.

AldiUK teased the launch on Facebook, writing: “THIS IS NOT A DRILL. The Dubai Style Chocolate Bar lands in store tomorrow! Will you be picking one up.”

Fans flooded the comments with excitement. One wrote: “More temptation.”

Another added: “You knocked it out of the park with this. Absolutely amazing.”

A third asked: “Hey dear Aldi, are these a special or permanent fixture? Xx”

The chocolate is part of Aldi’s Specialbuys range, meaning once it’s sold out, it may not return.

With no buying limit, shoppers are expected to stock up quickly.

This isn’t the first time retailers have tried to cash in on the Dubai chocolate craze.

Lidl’s JD Gross version flew off shelves, and Waitrose offers a similar pistachio white chocolate bar for £2.75. Morrisons stocks its own version—Bolci Dubai Chocolate—for £5.

The trend shows no signs of slowing down, as chocolate lovers continue to seek out these premium-style treats at lower prices.

If you’re keen to try one, it’s worth getting to your local Aldi early to avoid disappointment.

As word spreads, demand is expected to spike.

To get the best deal, savvy shoppers are encouraged to compare prices using online tools like PriceSpy, Google Shopping, or Idealo.

These platforms let you check price histories and spot deals across retailers.

SAVE MONEY AT ALDI

Grabbing hot Specialbuys like this chocolate bar is just one way to save at Aldi.

The discount chain frequently tops Which? rankings for the cheapest supermarket, offering consistent value for everyday essentials.

In April, a typical basket of 79 items cost an average of £135.95 at Aldi—cheaper than rivals including Lidl and Tesco.

Bargain hunters should also keep an eye out for Aldi’s red sticker items, usually marked down in the morning.

These offer major discounts on products close to their sell-by date or with minor packaging damage.

Aldi’s budget-friendly alcohol selection is another way to save, with own-brand options often coming in much cheaper than big-name labels.

Don’t forget about Too Good To Go “Surprise Bags”, available in selected stores.

These offer a low-cost mix of near-date groceries that would otherwise go to waste.

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The trend shows no signs of slowing down, as chocolate lovers continue to seek out these premium-style treats at lower prices[/caption]

SACHA Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have finalised their £120 million pound divorce – 14 months after publicly announcing their separation. 

In a message, posted simultaneously on both their Instagram sites on Friday , the pair said: “Our divorce has now been finalised.

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Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have finalised their divorce[/caption]

“We are proud of all we’ve achieved together and, continuing our great respect for each other, we remain friends and committed to co-parenting our wonderful children.

“We ask for the media to continue to respect our children’s privacy.”

Baron Cohen and Fisher first met in 2001 and married in 2010. They were believed to have one of the strongest marriages in showbusiness – before quietly separating in 2023.

They then publicly announced their break-up the following year.   

They appear to have amicably resolved any differences there might have been between them.

This is despite previous suggestions the couple’s divorce may have been turning acrimonious as they carved up their estimated eight-figure fortune.

A source said: “It’s all sorted. Now Sacha and Isla both just want to get on with the rest of their lives – and focus on their family’s well-being.” 

Baron Cohen, 53, and Fisher, 49, – who have three children together – first met at a party in Sydney, Australia in 2001.

Speaking of their first encounter, Baron Cohen recalled that Fisher was “hilarious”.

He remembered: “We were at a very pretentious party, and me and her bonded over taking the mick out of the other people at the party. I knew instantly. I don’t know if she did.”

The pair announced the separation last year with a picture of themselves wearing tennis whites, noting: “After a long tennis match lasting over 20 years, we are finally putting our racquets down.”

“We have always prioritized our privacy and have been quietly working through this change. We forever share in our devotion and love for our children. We sincerely appreciate your respecting our family’s wish for privacy.”

Baron Cohen also became embroiled in some controversy last year when Australian actress Rebel Wilson accused him of inappropriate behaviour during filming of the 2016 film The Brothers Grimsby, where they played a slovenly married couple. 

However, the publisher had not fact-checked the claims in advance – and they lacked substance.

Baron Cohen’s legal team then supplied video footage of one scene in question, plus email exchanges, script excerpts and testimony from producers and crew members, which illustrated that the scenes were actually all part of the script. As a result, the unfounded claims were removed wholesale from the autobiography in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

In a statement at the time, Baron Cohen said: ‘While we appreciate the importance of speaking out, these demonstrably false claims are directly contradicted by extensive detailed evidence, including contemporaneous documents, film footage, and eyewitness accounts from those present before, during and after the production of The Brothers Grimsby.’

Baron Cohen first rose to fame in the 1990s with his Ali G character, the infamous spoof wannabe gangster who became a comedy star.

He also starred as Borat, a journalist from Kazakhstan, and played the role of flamboyant Austrian fashionista Bruno. 

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Isla shares three children with Sacha[/caption]

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The pair first met in 2021[/caption]

Fellow actor Fisher appeared as Shannon Reed in long-running Australian soap Home and Away before moving to the big screen.

Her breakthrough role came in Wedding Crashers in 2005, and she also starred in Confessions of a Shopaholic. She has also had a series of children’s books published.

Speaking earlier this year of their break-up, Fisher said: “It’s the most difficult thing that I’ve been through and I’ve learnt so much about myself in the process. I never imagined my family being separated but we are committed and loving parents.”

Suggestions last year that the timing of the separation may have been linked to Wilson’s unfounded claims also proved wrong – in fact Baron Cohen and Fisher had separated long before Wilson’s book was published.

A film source said: “The idea that Rebel’s claims had anything to do with the timing of the separation or announcement of Sacha and Isla’s break-up was always plain wrong.”

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The pair denied Rebel’s claims had anything to do with the split[/caption]

Emotions run high and devastation is aplenty in a dramatic week for the nation's favourite fictional street.

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