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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 […]
“I just couldn’t make it up, it was incredibly humbling, and I was blown away. You don’t do things to get recognition, but it is nice when some people do recognise what you’re doing. I feel very fortunate and very lucky that people have took the time to put my name forward for things.” These […]
Racing journalist Ash Symonds on history-making Galopin Des Champs, why the Gold Cup has fewer runners and the most exciting race to look out for. The crown jewel of the horse racing calendar is upon us. The Cheltenham Festival begins on March 11 and over 250,000 are expected to flock to the iconic racecourse over […]
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Flynn admitted the club could see a summer clear-out, should his side fail to deliver at the ‘business end’ of the season. The Robins sit 13th in the League Two table, nine points off the play-offs, with a game in hand, ahead of their Saturday afternoon clash against Colchester United. On […]
The Cheltenham Festival is a horse racing meeting in the National Hunt racing calendar, with race prize money only second to the Grand National. This incredible four-day festival held at the Cheltenham Racecourse hosts races such as The Cheltenham Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase and Stayers Hurdle. At what times are these […]
As March continues, the Non-League has started to reach its climax with lots now up for grabs in the battles for Promotion, Playoffs and Relegation. There’s a crunch match at the top of the table in the National League as Forest Green Rovers travel to York City live on DAZN for a 5.30 pm Kick-Off. […]
Great British Age Group Triathlete Adam Blackmore has explained the positive effect the University of Gloucestershire had on his journey to the European Triathlon Multisport Championships. Blackmore is a university graduate and now is the University of Gloucestershire’s UK Postgraduate Marketing and Student Recruitment Manager. He proudly donned a GB vest at the 2024 Europe […]
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Flynn has explained his unconditional love for former side Newport County before he faces ‘The Exiles’ in Saturday’s League Two clash. Flynn admitted that he struggles to return to Newport on the away side, as he wants his competitors to win ‘the other 44 games of the season.’ Despite his affiliation […]
Cheltenham Town defender Val Adedokun has spoken about his adjustment to League Two football ahead of this weekend’s clash against Newport County. The Brentford loanee joined the Robins on loan in January after a short spell with Hungarian top-flight club Diosgyor, where he made three appearances. Speaking at Cheltenham’s press conference ahead of Newport away, […]
In recent years, racket sports have grown massively in popularity. In Gloucestershire, one of the biggest clubs is East Glos Club, which started off as just a tennis club but has now expanded into all racket sports. The club, which was formed during the reign of Queen Victoria, now has over 2,000 members, Racket Manager […]