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The Cheltenham Festival is around the corner, and Racing TV journalist Ash Symonds has his say on the horses that could cause some trouble at the festival. Symonds said there are “a couple on his list” to do well at Britain’s biggest jumps festival. “I like the look of Echoing Silence in the mayor’s novice […]
The Cheltenham Festival is almost here and renowned trainer Kim Bailey, who has won the Gold Cup and the Grand National, has entered two of his horses by the names of The Kemble Brewery and White Noise. Bailey, who has been preparing for the Cheltenham races, has shared the time frame that can come with […]
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 […]
The first jump meeting of the season at Cheltenham is underway. And you can have a look at all the results here at Park Life Sport 1:15 William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle 1: 8. French Ship 6/1 2: 7. Navajo Indy 9/4 3: 4. Bowensonfire 9/2 Nicky Henderson’s East India Express fell who […]
A concept has been introduced by The Jockey Club with talks about moving the Cheltenham Festival a day forward, meaning that Gold Cup day will fall on a Saturday instead of the usual Friday and the Champion’s hurdle will move to Wednesday instead of Tuesday. Although there have been no official meetings between stakeholders of […]
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 […]
The Jockey Club have confirmed that the opening Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival will be renamed in honour of Michael O’Sullivan. The Irish jockey passed away earlier this month, aged 24, due to injuries sustained in a fall at the final fence at Thurles Racecourse on February 6. O’Sullivan burst onto the scene at […]
February, 26 Monday The Cheltenham Festival is fast approaching; the four-day horse racing event begins on Tuesday the 12th of March and expects to attract more than 72,000 fans per day. This year’s meet looks to be just as exciting as the last, with previous victors Galopin Des Champs, Shiskin and King George winner Hewick returning. […]
Sandown’s Tingle Creek meeting promises to be a cracking occasion, with two days of competitive, high-quality action. Analysis through the card and today’s best bets! 12:40: A juvenile hurdle with some moderately talented flat horses making their debut over hurdles. Despite being uninspiring for Nigel Tinkler, Goblet of Fire has joined Nicky Henderson’s yard and […]
Delta Work: Delta Work will be a well-known name to most, having won on Wednesday at the festival last year and beating out Galvin to the line. The 10-year-old will be hoping history can repeat itself today as he returns to Cheltenham after his famous win. Both horses are trained by Gordon Elliot and will […]