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Ash Symonds thinks “it’s going to be an interesting year” in jump racing, as the first meeting at Cheltenham since the 2nd of May gets underway today. The Racing TV journalist predicted it would be a “transitional year” for the sport, as big names like Galopin Des Champs and Constitution Hill look to be slowing […]
The Cheltenham Festival is a horse racing meeting in the National Hunt racing calendar, with race prize money only second to the Grand National. This incredible four-day festival held at the Cheltenham Racecourse hosts races such as The Cheltenham Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase and Stayers Hurdle. At what times are these […]
The Jockey Club have confirmed that the opening Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival will be renamed in honour of Michael O’Sullivan. The Irish jockey passed away earlier this month, aged 24, due to injuries sustained in a fall at the final fence at Thurles Racecourse on February 6. O’Sullivan burst onto the scene at […]
With 24 days until the pinnacle of National Hunt racing returns to Gloucestershire’s famous Cheltenham racecourse, British trainers rue injury to stable stars as Ireland dominate the betting markets. 2m½f – Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) Irish trainers hold all the market strength in the opening race of the festival following last years top […]
With the Cheltenham Festival right around the corner, starting on the 12th of March this year, assistant trainer Charlie St Quinton doesn’t think Fergal O’Brien racing have “ever gone into a Cheltenham week where we have had two proper goes.” St Quinton was quick to defend lead jockey Paddy Brennan making it clear he thinks […]
The steam train at Gloucestershire and Warwickshire railway is once again hosting the Santa Express. The special Christmas service is a nod towards the popular Christmas Film The Polar Express where children who believe in Santa go on a Magical Journey to the North Pole. Whilst this particular Journey doesn’t take you to the North Pole […]
Women are bracing themselves for three days of harassment this weekend as thousands of racegoers from around the country flock to Cheltenham to attend its famous racecourse. While the punters are getting excited to bet on their favourite horses, the women are desperately preparing to keep themselves safe. With races occurring all weekend, it’s safe […]