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WINNIPEG -- Maybe its third time lucky for linebacker Ejiro Kuale, who has bounced around a bit since he was released by the Toronto Argonauts after the 2012 season ended with their Grey Cup win. As the Winnipeg Blue Bombers opened their main training camp Sunday, Kuale is one of the newcomers brought in to bolster a sagging defence that ranked overall where the Bombers finished 2013, in the CFL cellar with a league high 585 points against. After brief stints in Montreal and Saskatchewan in 2013, Kuale is entering his fifth year in the CFL in Winnipeg, where the Bombers are now coached by former Toronto special teams co-ordinator Mike OShea. The two have a lot of good things to say about each other. "He understands what its like to be a player," says Kuale, who played special teams in Toronto when OShea was there. "He approaches the game differently from any of the coaches Ive ever been around." The Bombers are in need of a middle linebacker after star Canadian Henoc Muamba jumped to the NFL and Kuale, six-foot-two, 238 pounds, is certainly a contender. "Theres good competition at that middle linebacker spot but Kuale is, having coached him in Toronto, hes a different type of player," said OShea. "Hes very physical. Hes always in great shape and he can be a leader, that sort of emotional type of leader for guys. Hes come in and hes not let us down." For someone who will turn 31 in July, Kuale showed no ill effects Sunday from a four-and-a-half-hour practice in weather that wouldnt have been out of place in his hometown of Daytona Beach, Fla. "I feel great today although I should have brought my old cleats, my brand new cleats have my feet hurting a bit. . . I pulled a rookie move, Im a vet, I should know better." Veteran offensive lineman Glenn January liked what he saw at camp. The O-line is another place the Bombers are looking to add talent. "Everybody thinks they look good May 31 or June 1 but I think were looking pretty good," said January, entering his eight season in the CFL and sixth with the Bombers. After disappointing fans with as 3-15 season in 2013, January wasnt getting too bold in his predictions. "They should be expecting a better season than last year." But he says the labour dispute between the league and players isnt getting in the way of business on the field. "Its Day 1, lets focus on football." OShea agreed, saying he sees no signs the players have anything but playing football on their minds The defence is coached this season by Gary Etcheverry, another favourite of OShea who is known for taking an unusual approach. "We have to forget everything weve learned about football and buy into what coach Etch is trying to teach us," says Kuale. Defensive back Johnny Sears says its going to be unique and the kind of defence opposing teams may have a hard time preparing to battle. "You cant get a bead on it, its different," he says. "I might not be playing the position you see me playing today... The scouting report says `This guy plays here. Next week when they see us, I might play there for the first snap, who knows the rest of the game... I think thats a good advantage for us." The first day of camp brought its share of injuries. Former Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith was sidelined with a hamstring pull when he jumped to make a catch early in practice. Canadian wide receiver Jordan Brescacin also had a hamstring injury. Canadian linebacker Jesse Briggs was favouring an arm but OShea said they didnt have a report on what might have happened. Offensive lineman Paul Swiston wasnt on the field and is still recovering from off-season surgery, said the coach. Defensive lineman Willie Moseley is expected to return in a couple of days from a muscle strain. 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Backup goalie Martin Biron stopped all 20 shots he faced to complete a nice workmanlike effort by the visitors.Sky Sports News HQ racing guru Alex Hammond has picked out her horses to follow at Royal Ascot. The jewel in the Flat racing crown takes place in Berkshire this week, with five magnificent days racing at Royal Ascot. Heres a little look at some of the horses I will be following over the coming days...ThursdayAscot Gold Cup - latest prices here!The banker for many people at the meeting will be Order of St George and theres no doubt hell be the worst result for the bookies. Hes not exactly bred to stay 2m4f, but is trained by Aidan OBrien and could potentially be another Yeats. If hes too short for you, you could do worse than have a saver on either Mizzou for Luca Cumani or Max Dynamite for Willie Mullins. The former was seventh in this last year and returned with a win in the Sagaro Stakes at Ascot over two miles. He should strip fitter for that after a long autumn/winter break which appears to have done him good. There are no problems with the trip for him and he has won five of his nine races. As for Max Dynamite, he was well fancied when just beaten in the Melbourne Cup and although he was disappointing on his first run since then in Henry II Stakes at Sandown, it would be no surprise to see him bounce back. Alexs Thursday preview FridayCommonwealth Cup - latest prices here! This three-year-old Group One sprint looks a cracker. Acapulco heads the market but shes also in the Kings Stand and that five furlongs might suit her better. Quiet Reflection is one of the runners that I like for Karl Burke. She was the impressive winner of the Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock under former jump jockey Dougie Costello. If the ground happens to come up soft she would run in Kings Stand. She has loads of speed. Another I like is Gifted Master for Hugo Palmers upwardly-mobile yard. He was unbeaten from last summer until the Sandy Lane Stakes when finishing third behind Quiet Reflection. He stays a mile and seven furlongs may be his best trip, so a real test over this six furlongs loooks ideal.ddddddddddddCoronation StakesIm pretty strong on Nemoralia for Jeremy Noseda in this. She has some strong form Stateside last season including a third place in the Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf. She started her season at Yorks Dante meeting where she won a Listed race over a mile easily. That was her prep for this and she is also Grade One-placed on dirt in the USA so very versatile. She has been pleasing her trainer in the run-up to this meeting. Alexs Friday and Saturday preview SaturdayDiamond Jubilee Stakes - latest prices here!Again, I have another strong fancy in this race. I like Magical Memory for Charlie Hills. He has won the Abernant and Duke of York this term, has loads of speed and travels very well. Theres no doubt hes an improving sprinter. He would benefit if the ground is quick as many of the protagonists dont want fast ground. Those comments apply to Henry Candys Twilight Son, who wouldnt want ground faster than good at Ascot. He was behind Magical Memory at York, but isnt to be written off as that will have knocked off any rustiness. On easy ground he would be a strong selection, but will he get his ground? From the same stable, Limato would be interesting if he is dropped back in trip to run here.Wokingham StakesThis is a pin-stickers race! However, I quite like Brando from the Kevin Ryan yard. I fancied this horse when he was second to Duke Of Firenze over five furlongs at York recently and it looks like there should be more to come from this progressive sprinter. A word of caution though, he wouldnt want quick ground. You could also do worse than back Huntsmans Close from the Roger Charlton stable. This horse put in a better effort at Goodwood last time and likes to come off strong pace, which he will get here. 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