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Ex-jockey Mick Fitzgerlad insisted Cheltenham remains the pinnacle of National Hunt Racing, as Prestbury Park hosts its second meeting of the season. For one of jump racing’s most experienced and decorated riders, this venue holds a special place and has shaped some of the outstanding moments of his career. The former Gold Cup winning jockey […]
Today is the first day of the three-day long November Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse, and its geared up to be an epic day of racing on good to soft ground. The first race is the Lycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle at 13:10, and is arguably the weakest race on the card. The favourite […]
“We are probably 10% away from turning that (shots) into goals,” Nico Goymer gives a critical but fair outlook ahead of Leckhampton Rovers return clash against FC Lakeside. Leckhampton have struggled this season with their side only scoring eight goals in their last eight games played and only sit on eight points. “We haven’t been […]
After a disappointing 11-4 loss to the UOG Men’s 3s, 5s club captain Josh Apostolidis spoke on their upcoming cup game against Cardiff Medics. “It’s a do or don’t kind of moment so the mentality is just win. It was a close game against Swansea, and as much as the score was 11-4 (today) it […]
When you think of rugby league, places like Wigan, Hull and St Helens automatically spring to mind. But almost nobody, even some of the biggest fans don’t spare a thought for Cheltenham, but, the small Cotswold spa town is indeed the birthplace of International rugby league. February 15th 1908, Great Britain, then the Northern Union, […]
Both teams have had a poor start to the season, with Cheltenham Saracens having one win in four and Bishops Cleeve losing both of their openers. This Sunday, it’s ninth vs tenth in Division One of the Gloucestershire County Women’s League as Cheltenham Saracens host Bishops Cleeve, who have been lucky to avoid sitting rock […]
“I’ve signed up for the Paris marathon next year, I can’t wait to do a proper run after doing a half one this year,” Cheltenham Town Women’s defender, Libby Bell, has got into running this year, her main reason was to “Build fitness, “transitioning from a midfielder at Bristol Rovers to now a wing-back at […]
East Glos Club receptionist Charlotte Pallister highlighted the importance of being part of a sports club as a way to support and improve mental health. Mental Health Week a chance for, players, coaches and communities to come together and open up about well-being. Cheltenham has always been the place to raise awareness whether that be […]
Founding member Laura Garlic-Reed states “the only way is up” for the Gloucestershire Barracudas following a historic weekend at The Open League in Italy. Founding member and community officer Laura Garlic-Reed has been a Barracuda for eight years and has grown to love the sport and community around it. “I think it’s the best sport […]