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1. 1. Racing sheep on their marks

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 13 May 2005 ALL eyes will be on a flock of fleet-footed sheep when they're positioned on the starting line for a unique race. The sheep will take part in this year's Sheepstakes Grand National at Reaseheath College, in Nantwich, on Sunday.

2. 2. Racing is a hurdle at Hilton

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 21 May 2005 LEISURE group Hilton said that a "challenging" start to the year at its betting and gaming business had held back profits.

3. 3. Paralympics: Racing for glory

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 12 May 2005 AILEEN McGlynn has always been a keen cyclist but she never thought of herself as a world-record holder. But now the 31-year-old trainee actuary is among Britain's best gold medal hopes at the Visa Paralympic World Cup.

4. 4. Speedway: Stead's switch

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 23 May 2005 BELLE Vue pin-up boy Simon Stead will wow a new audience next month when he swaps two wheels for four and moves into the high-speed world of Porsche car racing.

5. 5. Speedway: World Championships return to Belle Vue

   Manchester Evening News, Sunday 08 May 2005 BELLE Vue boss Ian Thomas will be looking for a bonus when World Championship racing returns to Kirkmanshulme Lane this month after an absence of more than ten years.

6. 6. Glazer closing on United

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 12 May 2005 MALCOLM Glazer is within touching distance of completing his '790million buy-out of Manchester United after capturing the key 28.9% stake of Irish racing tycoons John Magnier and JP McManus.

7. 7. United fans' Glazer rage

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 13 May 2005 DETAILS of Malcolm Glazer's '790m takeover plan for Manchester United were due to be revealed today after a night of protest by furious fans. The American tycoon seized control of the club after buying out Irish racing tycoons JP McManus and John Magnier, triggering a demonstration by hundreds of fans at Old Trafford. By lunchtime today it was confirmed the tycoon now owns 69.55% of the club.

8. 8. Election: First result

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 05 May 2005 LABOUR held Sunderland South with a reduced majority. Labour MP Chris Mullin polled 17,982 votes for a 11,059 majority over Conservative challenger Robert Oliver.

9. 9. VSCC return to Oulton Park

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 27 May 2005 THEY call it motor sport with a smile - but it was with a great big grin that we charged around Oulton Park in a 4.5-litre, 1930s open-top Bentley.

10. 10. Rowing: Friendships forgotten on Sunday

    Manchester Evening News, Friday 06 May 2005 FRIENDSHIPS will be put to one side on Sunday when Manchester and Salford Universities clash in the Two Cities Boat race.

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