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Cheltenham’s biggest annual event is right around the corner. The iconic horse racing competition with a price stake just below the Grand National is set to commence on the 14th of March with spectators arriving from all over. But what can we expect? Here’s some stats: Last year we saw record numbers of visitors to […]
The first jump meeting of the season at Cheltenham is underway. And you can have a look at all the results here at Park Life Sport 1:15 William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle 1: 8. French Ship 6/1 2: 7. Navajo Indy 9/4 3: 4. Bowensonfire 9/2 Nicky Henderson’s East India Express fell who […]
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 […]
Cheltenham welcomes the return of jump racing as this afternoon’s Showcase card unveils the early-season stars of the 2025–26 campaign. The road to the Cheltenham festival starts here. Day one of the Cheltenham Showcase often brings excitement, surprises, and the first real glimpse of what lies ahead for the new jumps season. Prestbury Park’s seven-race […]
Rachael Blackmore has called it quits after an illustrious career as a jockey. Blackmore was the first ever female jockey to win the Grand National aboard Minella Times in 2021, and the Cheltenham Gold Cup aboard A Plus Tard in 2022. Here is a look at her top three rides at the iconic Cheltenham festival. […]
Rachael Blackmore announced her retirement from horse racing on Monday, bringing an end to a decorated 16-year career in the saddle. The 35-year-old has claimed some of the sport’s biggest prizes, making history as the first female jockey to win both the Aintree Grand National in 2021 and the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2022. The […]
The pair took back their title in the event after previously winning in 2023, placing fourth in the dressage, and cruising to fourth after the cross country. The placings were tight, and stakes were high for the pair who were hot on the hooves of fellow Olympic teammate, Oliver Townend. Townend who secured the title […]
With the Cheltenham Races only a few days away what better time to see who is within a shout of glory. Now everyone can pick the favourite but here’s three horses that we at ParkLifeSport believe could win you the big bucks. KING TURGEON – 2.40 Tuesday 11th – Ultima Handicap Chase (12/1) King Turgeon […]
Racing journalist Ash Symonds on history-making Galopin Des Champs, why the Gold Cup has fewer runners and the most exciting race to look out for. The crown jewel of the horse racing calendar is upon us. The Cheltenham Festival begins on March 11 and over 250,000 are expected to flock to the iconic racecourse over […]
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 […]
King Turgeon won in dramatic fashion by a widening margin in the 1:50, 3m2f, Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Coming Soon Handicap Chase on the Friday of the December meet at Cheltenham, coming from behind to win. They jumped off four abreast with King Turgeon, Chianti Classico, Our Power and Java Point sharing the lead. A […]