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The 2022 Cheltenham festival starts in four days time and horse racing fans alike will be flocking to town to see if they can win big. However, with casual fans as well as non-sport fans getting involved, many of them may be unsure as to who to bank on. That is where we come in. […]
As the build up continues to the start of the Festival on Tuesday, here are some of the highlight races of the week and the horses to watch in each of them. Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy The first grade one race of the festival, the Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy, is on Tuesday 16th […]
It is the highlight of the Cheltenham Festival and one of the biggest horse races in the world, The Gold Cup is just around the corner and with a stacked field, the big question is: can Al Boum Photo make it three wins in a row? The horse has won the race the last two […]
A tough week It has been a difficult week for horse racing. The deeply disturbing images of jockey Gordon Elliott has been followed by a similar video of Irish jockey Rob James. Both men have been left embarrassed by the images and horse racing’s image has been damaged by the recent events. However, with the […]
Cheltenham race week is coming up, and the question that might be on most people’s minds is how do I place my bet? Of course, you have the book makers at the stands, and then there are the hundreds of betting apps, or of course the classic betting shop. But what’s going to get you […]
Cheltenham’s race festival is a massive event. It draws in thousands of people each year, eager to get their hands on some cash, drink and fun. But, none of this can happen without that hearty full English each morning. Here are the top 7 places to grab your grub this race week. Pittville Pump Room […]
The Ryanair Chase has suffered a huge blow as the second favorite – Fox Norton has been ruled out. The eight-year-old will miss the rest of the season due to a suspension injury. BREAKING: Fox Norton will miss the Cheltenham Festival and rest of season with a slight suspensory injury — Racing Post (@RacingPost) February […]
Cheltenham Festival trials on Saturday will be the final audition for many hopefuls ahead of the Festival in March. Bristol de Mai headlines the meet and is the 11/8 favourite for the Cotswold Chase, the grey will be looking to improve on a disappointing showing in the King George on Boxing Day at Kempton Park. De […]