With the best four days of horse racing in the world beginning in just 11 days, these are three horses that have great chances of winning and putting money in punters’ pockets at the Cheltenham festival in the format of a nap, a next best and a best each way bet. NAP: Old Park Star […]
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The race to feed a quarter of a million people in four days
The Cheltenham Festival is best known for the roar of the crowd, the drama on the track and four days of top-class jump racing. But while the horses grab the headlines, there’s another massive operation taking place behind the scenes – feeding and supplying refreshments for the quarter of a million visitors. The scale of […]
Kim Bailey reveals which horses will run in the Cheltenham Festival
The Cheltenham Festival is almost here and renowned trainer Kim Bailey, who has won the Gold Cup and the Grand National, has entered two of his horses by the names of The Kemble Brewery and White Noise. Bailey, who has been preparing for the Cheltenham races, has shared the time frame that can come with […]
As Cheltenham Festival draws near, the rise of women safety fears return
As the Cheltenham Festival 2026 approaches, women’s safety in the town remains a key focus for the authorities. The four-day horse racing showpiece, which runs from Tuesday (March 10) to Friday (March 13), will bring thousands of spectators to the town. It sees a surge in the number of people in the town centre and nightlife areas at […]
Will Jonbon get back to his winning ways or crash and burn
Jonbon’s record outside of Cheltenham: 11/1111/11111/1111-1111. pic.twitter.com/PhqOh4R1MK — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) April 4, 2025 Returning to Cheltenham for the first time since The Festival, Henderson horse Jonbon will be taking on Leau Du Sud in the Schloer cup (a race he’s won the last two years). Jonbon’s Cheltenham record isn’t shining; he wasn’t able […]
Race report Live: Take a look back on all the action at Cheltenham
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 […]
Racing TV journalist Ash Symonds “Excited” as jump season gets underway
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 Showcase Friday 2025: 5 Horses to Follow on Opening Day at Prestbury Park
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 […]
Jockey Rachael Blackmore retires after a genre-defining career, look back at her top three rides at Cheltenham
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 announces retirement after historic career
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 […]
Rosalind Canter regains her title after a nail-biting win at Badminton Horse Trials for the second time with Lordships Gruffalo
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 […]