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Kim Bailey has enjoyed a fantastic start to the season, operating at an impressive 23% strike-rate. The trainer is certainly no stranger to success at the highest level, as he has trained winners in The Grand National, The Cheltenham Gold Cup and The Champion Hurdle. Hoping to continue the positive start to the season, […]
As racing returns to Cheltenham, I have looked at some of the local trainers’ horses and analysed those that I think have a good chance of success. Fergal O’brien – Ravenswell Farm will be sending another strong hand to Prestbury Park as Fergal O’Brien and co will attempt to have a successful start to this […]
The Grand National is set to undergo its biggest revamp in changes since 2012 and Gloucestershire Live racing reporter Ash Symonds has given his opinions on these alterations. The most notable change that has been made is that the maximum number of runners has been reduced from 40 to 34, which is the first reduction […]
Ralph Beckett’s superstar, Westover, could largely be considered the perfect racehorse to own. The two-time group 1 winner was hugely consistent, as well as be supremely talented and full of heart. In the aftermath of his tremendous second in the Prix De L’arc De Triomphe, it was announced that he had come out of the […]
Fans looking to attend the famous Cheltenham Festival this year may be shocked to hear the insane price increase of local hotels in the area. According to Irish Racing, hotel prices in Cheltenham have increased by 670% compared to other race meetings during the year. Embed from Getty Images It was recorded in January that […]
It’s Betfair Hurdle Day at Newbury, with a competitive field for the feature. Paul Nicholls holds strong cards in the two Graded races, and Festival hope Jonbon reappears at Warwick. Newbury is the feature card on Saturday with two Grade Two’s and a competitive Betfair Hurdle feature, which shouldn’t provide any worries for Cheltenham favourites […]
Cheltenham is a fairly large town located in Gloucestershire and is packed with things to do. However, a town this big comes with questions, and we’re here to answer them. Can you wear jeans to the Cheltenham races? When the Cheltenham races are on, people like to dress up smart in their suits with flat […]
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 […]
Young jockey Jonjo O’Neill Jnr is hoping for weekend success at Kempton on Saturday as his dad is set to unleash multiple yard favourites. The 24-year-old is the son of famous trainer and former jockey Jonjo O’Neill Snr and is one of his father’s regular riders. The team at Jackdaws Castle in Gloucestershire have three […]
Nauton Downs-based trainer Ben Pauling is hoping QUINTA DO MAR can light up Kempton Park Racecourse on Saturday in the prestigious Lanzarote Handicap Hurdle. The Gloucestershire operator currently has five entries for the feature day of the weekend at this early stage and his eight-year-old gelding is a leading contender for the £100,000 contest. Having […]