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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 […]
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 […]
A dramatic ending meant Sweet David came home comfortably to win the 2:55 Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase. Favourite Tommie Beau jumped off into an early lead heading up to the first jump. Conflated joined Tommie Beau at the front with Back on the lash in third and Mister Coffey at the rear at the […]
A seasonal re-appearance success for Jonbon as star two-mile chaser takes the Shloer Chase again at the November Cheltenham meet. Jonbon jumped away ahead of Edwardstone, Boothill and Unexpected Party as they took up the odds order. The Skelton trained Unexpected Party made a bad mistake when getting too low to the second fence who […]
Hyland‘s late market support was well founded as he extended is 100% record on the old course to 3-3, with a brave ride from Nico de Boinville as he made all in the Mucking Brilliant Paddy Power Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham. Hyland jumped off in the lead with overnight favourite Springwell Bay and Buddy One […]