Northampton go fourth in Premiership with London Irish win
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17/04/2021 - 00:01 Two tries - Northampton wing Ollie Sleightholme (2nd L) ROMAIN LAFABREGUE AFP 1 min
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Alex Mitchell and Ollie Sleightholme scored two tries apiece as Northampton moved up to fourth in the English Premiership table with a 44-26 win at home to London Irish on Friday.
Only the top four at the end of the regular season have the chance to contest the title in play-off matches and this victory saw the Saints move a point in front of Harlequins ahead of the bulk of this weekend s fixtures.
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The master of the horse is the third dignitary of the court and was always a member of the ministry (before 1782 the office was of cabinet rank), a peer and a privy councillor.
All matters connected with the horses and formerly also the hounds of the sovereign, as well as the stables and coachhouses, the stud, mews and previously the kennels, are within his jurisdiction.
The Queen is one of the biggest racehorse owners and breeders in Britain and often attended the races with Lord Vestey.