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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 […]
The weekends’ racing saw a competitive Tolworth, a big-priced winner in the Veterans’ Chase and another runner added to Mullins’ Cheltenham army over at Naas. Tahmuras enhanced his chances for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle as he won the Grade One Tolworth Novices’ Hurdle, in testing ground at Sandown Park. Racing keen early on, Tahmuras sat […]
Saturday’s racing saw a jubilant Skelton team up at Haydock, but a despondent Henderson team down at Ascot. Protektorat laid down the gauntlet for the Gold Cup, as he stormed to an 11-length victory in the first Grade One of the season. Lit up in the early stages, jockey Harry Skelton held his mount towards […]
Action returned to Prestbury Park last week with the November meeting acting as host for plenty of great performances on the track. Here are three things we learned from this year’s renewal. It pays to watch the bumpers Embed from Getty Images The bumper races at Cheltenham aren’t for everyone. On numerous occasions we see […]