In the UK and Ireland, the national hunt season is drawing to a close. If you are looking at the seemingly esoteric discipline of horse racing from the United States or elsewhere, you’ll probably consider national hunt (jumps) racing quite niche. To an extent, it is, given the focus – and the majority of the […]
Read MoreAs the lead-up to Cheltenham draws ever closer, bettors everywhere are looking for the best sportsbooks to place bets. One of the important aspects most bettors are looking for is offers and promotions-the value bonuses provide can change the game entirely. However, trying to find the good bonuses can be like trying to find a […]
Read MoreCheveley Park Stud Director Richard Thompson has revealed the two big targets he wants to win at next week’s Cheltenham Festival. The prominent operation has secured plenty of big race wins in the past on both the Flat and over Jumps and heading into next week’s four-day extravaganza at Prestbury Park, Thompson has two runners […]
Read MoreJohn “Shark” Hanlon has admitted it would be heartbreaking if Hewick were not able to run because of the ground conditions at Cheltenham – but insisted if his fan favourite horse won the Gold Cup then it would be life changing for the trainer. Hewick was a sensational winner of the King George at Kempton […]
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Horse racing, often dubbed the “Sport of Kings,” showcases a storied heritage stretching back centuries. This competitive spectacle has undergone remarkable transformations, with strategies and methodologies evolving to meet the demands of modernity while still cherishing its historical roots. At the heart of these changes are factors such as selective breeding, technological innovations, the pivotal […]
Read MoreWith the Cheltenham Festival fast approaching, this year there is something a little special. When the action takes place in March 2024, we get to witness the 100th anniversary of what is perhaps the most popular race of the 4 days: The Gold Cup. Image Credit Come March 15th, it’ll be The Gold Cup that […]
Read MoreLast season’s Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs suffered defeat on his seasonal reappearance at Punchestown, as he had to settle for third place out of six runners in the race won by Fastorslow. What a race! 👏 A thrilling renewal of the Grade 1 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase as Fastorslow confirms form […]
Read MoreThe 2024 Cheltenham Festival is still over eight months away, but that has not stopped all the leading bookmakers from offering odds on the big races. Punters who enjoy placing a bet on Cheltenham can undoubtedly secure plenty of early value if they are shrewd with their selections. With that in mind, we have scoured […]
Read MoreThe 2022 Cheltenham Festival was another great week in jumps racing. The four-day meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse served up some thrilling action. Here is a look at what the three best performances were across the week this year. A Plus Tard Landing the Cheltenham Gold Cup After finishing second in the race behind stablemate Minella […]
Read MoreAs the horse racing season starts, horse racing betting fans and industry professionals will all be looking for the best horse races and events in the world. Those in the UK will be looking at more local events, such as Cheltenham, the Grand National, Ireland’s Galway Races and Ascot races. However, although these are considered […]
Read MoreThe eyes of the sporting world are on Gloucestershire this week as the 2022 Cheltenham Festival takes centre stage. The four-day meeting is the highlight of the National Hunt horse racing season in the United Kingdom and plenty of hard work goes into preparing runners for the meeting. West Ham United manager David Moyes is […]
Read MoreTwo-time Grand National winner Tiger Roll is one of the most popular National Hunt horses in training today. Not only has he been able to win the world’s most famous steeplechase twice, but he has also been victorious five times at the Cheltenham Festival. Tiger Roll went into the 2021 Cross Country Chase as the […]
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Image Source The Cheltenham Festival is certainly one of the biggest horse racing events in the world. Each year around 250,000 spectators and participants from all over the world come to Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire, England. The event usually takes place in March and sometimes coincides with Saint Patrick’s Day. For this 2022 edition, it […]
Read MoreRachael Blackmore becomes the first female jockey to win a championship race at The Festival ™ Honeysuckle remains unbeaten with a spectacular victory in The @UnibetRacing Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy#CheltenhamFestival pic.twitter.com/KjfnX2g7Ds — CheltenhamRacecourse (@CheltenhamRaces) March 16, 2021 Rachael Blackmore may just be one of the biggest names in the sport of horse racing right now. […]
Read MoreHorse racing is one of the most thrilling events to be a part of. The crowd around the course, the bets made on each horse make it an event filled with pure adrenaline. Once the race is underway there are no bounds known for the excitement that follows. The rumble of the hoofs hitting the […]
Read MoreThe Cheltenham Festival is so close you could taste the excitement in the air, and this year’s event promises to be a classic. The fans, sadly, will not make it on time to the stands as the vaccines still make their rollout, but there will be no shortage of entertainment, and every moment will be […]
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The Cheltenham Festival is just around the corner, and the excitement for the four-days of world-class National Hunt racing is truly starting to build. Many punters will have been keeping an eye on the recent racing results as many of the UK and Ireland’s best horses have been warming up for the Prestbury Park showdown. […]
Read MoreWinning the race on Sunday at Market Rasen, Danny McMenamin achieved his claim on the title, and now his attention is directed towards keeping his position in the British Conditional Jockey’s Championship. The young 20 years old jockey based in Nicky Richard’s Cumbria team riding trainer Henry Hogarth’s Archie Brown who is set on 25/1, […]
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The 2021 Cheltenham Festival is just around the corner, and whilst we start thoroughly studying the form guides and scouring the internet for the best offers and odds, the top trainers from across the UK and Ireland will be doing everything within their powers to get the best horses from their yards in tip-top shape […]
Read MoreCheltenham will not be the only racecourse to watch out for, as the Festival Trial Day takes center stage. Just as well, Kempton Park will be on the programme for the day, albeit an evening start. With the main focus on the Trial Day, Kempton Park will be just another shade in the background as […]
Read MoreThe ball of excitement and entertainment that is the Cheltenham Festival is almost upon us now as Festival Trial Day marks the official start to the road to Cheltenham. With 2020 forced to cancel due to the surging of the coronavirus, all eyes will be on the 2021 event with even higher expectations and anticipation, […]
Read More2020 has been an incredibly difficult year for sports. For the best part of a year, landmark events like the Olympics and international football tournaments were either canceled, postponed, or forced behind closed doors, supplanting the roar of fans with an eerie and soulless silence. Fortunately for followers of the Cheltenham Festival, the four-day event […]
Read MoreChampion Chase Three Way Battle Set to Light Up Cheltenham Festival Ask most punters to nominate the Cheltenham Festival race they are looking forward to the most and many people would say the Champion Chase. The feature on day two has been criticised in the past for having small fields, but regardless of the field […]
Read MoreWe may only just be into the second week of February, but many of the sports community are already looking ahead to early March, specifically the legendary roar of the Cheltenham Festival. Held annually, this National Hunt calendar event is one that kick starts a spring and summer filled with both National Hunt and Flat […]
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The buzz around the Cheltenham Festival (10th -13th March) seems to get earlier each year. Part of that is understandable, as the bookies attempt to outdo each other with promotions and marketing campaigns, but there is nevertheless a bit of head-scratching when trying to work out betting value months in advance. Still, with most of […]
Read MoreThe turn of the New Year means one thing for racing fans, the Cheltenham countdown is officially underway! We’re less than two months away from the Greatest Show on Turf and already punters are placing their ante-post bets. The famous horse racing festival will run from March 10th to March 13th, 2020, and is expected […]
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In the UK, the almost feverish build-up to the Cheltenham Festival (10th -13th March) tends to coincide with the end of the Christmas holidays. As the Christmas trees are chucked out and the decorations put away for another year, punters’ minds tend to turn to the ante-post markets in the search for clues to the […]
Read MoreWith the New Year coming in fast, it means that the infamous Cheltenham Festival is a mere blink away. Tickets are selling, travel arrangements are being made, and bets are being placed. Cheltenham Race Course odds can help give you hints as to who is favoured for each event, but here is some more information […]
Read MoreWith the recent advancements in technology, the horse betting has become more accessible. The new technology offers you to bet your money online. The online access has many features. The best one is that one can get promo codes for betting on a horse race event, which is possible online. Many sites offer heavy discounts […]
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“Nicky Henderson” by Carine06 (CC BY-SA 2.0) Nicky Henderson is regarded by many as the best horse racing trainer in the UK right now, and once again he has put together a fantastic team to take to the Cheltenham Festival. He has two shining stars in the yard that will go back to the festival […]
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Equine flu may be wreaking havoc in the UK by closing down all racing for a period of time in February, but with a month to go until arguably the greatest four days of racing action, the general consensus is that all will be well. 2001 was the last time the Cheltenham festival was canceled […]
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Horse racing is about more than just the horse and rider. Just as a football team depends on its coach to make sure it plays to the best of its ability, a horse stands no chance of winning without the expertise of its trainer. The forthcoming Cheltenham Festival is as much a battle between trainers […]
Read MoreAs the year begins people start waiting for a new season of the Cheltenham Festival. Eventually, March is about to arrive this year and so is the Cheltenham Festival event. It is an annual gathering of the best grade horses, their trainers, and jockeys along with horse racing lovers. As it is evident from the […]
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Cheltenham Festival – who to back on day one? The international horse racing world is getting ready for the pomp and splendour of the Cheltenham Festival. Over recent years it has become the biggest multi-day event in the UK racing calendar, and arguably in the world. Cheltenham is famous for it’s uniquely British take on […]
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These top horses could be destined for great things in 2018 With every passing season, we see new horse racing legends come onto the scene, and much loved favourites go into a well deserved retirement. For horse lovers, one of the biggest thrills is keeping track of some of the novice events, and trying to […]
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