The final day of the Cheltenham Festival means that it’s Gold Cup day! Day three saw the British dominate as Harry Skelton took two wins on, drawing level with Paul Townend with four wins at the festival. Gordon Elliott took his first win of the 2024 Festival as his horse Teahupoo took victory in the […]
LIVE: Galopin Des Champs Wins The Cheltenham Gold Cup, Race Reaction and More
The big day is finally here, it is the final day of the festival and Gold Cup Day! After a very successful day one and two for trainer Willie Mullins he had no winners yesterday with a return to form for British trained horses. There were two winners for Dan Skelton and one for Paul […]
“I’m not joking we could end up being promoted” says ‘Celery Boys’ skittles captain Mark Williams
The Cheltenham skittles teams are littered with rich history and tradition. However in recent years the interest has taken a hit for skittles due to pubs shutting on COVID losses. Despite Cheltenham pubs closing, Mark Williams’ Celery Boys still fight on after a weird run of form this season. Four draws so far in the […]
Cheltenham Festival 2024: Victorious Paul Townend and Willie Mullins delighted with back-to-back Galopin Des Champs Gold Cup victories
Cheltenham Gold Cup 2024 winner Galopin Des Champs’ jockey Paul Townend and trainer Willie Mullins have hailed their “champion” horse who secured a second successive win. The bookies’ favourite saw plenty of competition in the early stages of the 100th race, The Real Whacker strode ahead in the first circuit, meanwhile stray horse Fastorslow cut […]
Varsity 2024 – All you need to know ahead of the University of Gloucestershire and the University of Worcester’s biggest clash
Monday kick’s off Varsity 2024 for the University of Gloucestershire as they face Worcester in their biggest battle of the year. Monday 18th – Gloucester Sports Park Day 8:00AM Trampolining – Show Court 9:00AM Women’s Hockey – Hockey pitch 10:30AM Women’s Futsal – Show Court 10:30AM Men’s Tennis – Tennis Centre 11:30AM Men’s Hockey – […]
Galopin Des Champs wins back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cup in its 100th edition
William Mullin’s horse Galopin Des Champs defends his Cheltenham Gold Cup title in its 100th year running, beating Gerri Colombe in second and Corach Rambler in third. Galopin Des Champs took the lead with two fences to go, and becomes only the third horse this century to retain the Gold Cup. During the race, Fastorslow […]
Cheltenham Festival 2024: Galopin Des Champs secures 100th edition of Cheltenham Gold Cup in second successive triumph
Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Galopin Des Champs triumphed to win the 100th edition of racing’s most coveted jumping prize, defending his title from last year. Ridden by Paul Townend, the French horse showed the horse racing world why he was the bookies favourite before the event. A quiet first circuit left The Real Whacker unchallenged […]
Gloucester City’s hopes for survival dwindling as they head to face Warrington Town
Gloucester City’s hope for survival continues as they travel to face Warrington Town on Saturday, March 16. The Gloucestershire side currently sit in 23rd place with time against them if they are to pull off a remarkable escape in their bid to remain in the National League. City will travel to Cantilever Park on Saturday to […]
“The crowd was just unbelievable, biggest boom I’ve ever heard in my life” – Former Jockey, Tom Morgan relives racing in the Cheltenham Gold Cup
In 1989, one of the craziest endings in Cheltenham Gold Cup history took place as Desert Orchid and jockey, Simon Sherwood won the trophy by beating Yahoo and jockey, Tim Morgan by small margins after two horses fell over the final jumps. Voted the greatest race by Racing Post readers, the 1989 Gold Cup was […]
Introducing the Cheltenham estate with streets inspired by a host of famous Festival Gold Cup winners
The Cheltenham Festival captivates millions, but perhaps the most intriguing thing about the four-day event is its influence on the town, not just financially, but structurally. In a nook just outside of the town centre, Wyman’s Brook, which is situated just over a mile from the famous Prestbury Park – pays homage to numerous Gold […]
Six Nations Super Saturday: Best Fantasy Picks
The final weekend of the Six Nations is almost upon us and soon we find out if Ireland will manage to retain last years win, or if England can steal the glory. However, the real question that everyone wants the answer too is… which fantasy picks will allow me to win my fantasy league? PROPS: […]
“We don’t want drunken people” – New barbershop sceptical but excited as Cheltenham Festival arrives in perfect time
New business owners Kieran Lusher and Lewis Phelps are sceptical, whilst excited as their new establishment, Lush Barbershop opened on Bath Road in Cheltenham, ahead of the Cheltenham Festival. The pair have been friends ever since they started their barber journeys back in 2021, when they both joined well-known Gloucestershire barbers, Sweeney Tom’s. Fast forward […]