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Greatwood Charity’s head of communications, Sasha Thorbek, says the charity were the trailblazers in using retired racehorses to educate young people. Founded in 1998, Greatwood initially sought to rescue and rehabilitate former racehorses that had fallen into neglect due to a lack of support from the industry. Based in Marlborough, the charity now aims to […]
Jamie Snowden says he’s confident that Ga Law can spring a surprise in the Grade One Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival this afternoon. The eight-year-old took fifth in the race last March, but in his preparation run, he fell at the last fence at Doncaster. Ga Law’s preparation has been much smoother this time […]
Kim Bailey admitted he didn’t watch the first half of Chianti Classico’s Ultima Handicap Chase after his other horse, Trelawne, fell in the early stages. There was some initial concern about his wellbeing after the fall, but thankfully he was up and able to walk away unscathed. “It was not a great race to watch, […]
Willie Mullins says he’s relieved to get a first 2024 Cheltenham Festival win out of the way after Gaelic Warrior earned the Irish master his first win of this year’s meeting. The six-year-old defeated stablemate Il Etait Temps, Quilixios and Found A Fifty on his way to the line as he won in impressive style. […]
Henry De Bromhead says he’s delighted after Slade Steel’s win in the opening race of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival. Slade Steel rallied late on to take the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle on Tuesday with Rachael Blackmore guiding him to glory. The six-year-old fought off Willie Mullins pair Tullyhill and Mystical Power to record the victory […]
With the Cheltenham Festival set to get underway this afternoon, we’ve analysed which horses have been supported the most in the market over the past 24 hours. The racecourse received 6mm of rain overnight, which has certainly affected the bookmakers’ odds, and the going at the course has officially been changed to soft, heavy in […]
Rob Dickie has admitted that he doesn’t want to beat Bristol City teammate Tommy Conway to the club’s leading scorer award this season. Following the defender’s winning goal in Saturday’s 1-0 win against Swansea City, Dickie is now on five Championship goals this term – just two behind Conway who’s on seven in the league. […]
Jamie Snowden says he’s hopeful that You Wear It Well can cause an upset in the Mares Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday afternoon. The 4.10 PM race is currently dominated by Willie Mullins’ Lossiemouth, who is best priced at 4/5 with BetMGM and BetUK at the moment. But, Snowden is quietly confident that his […]
Montpellier striker Brandon Russell has revealed a dilemma he could face if Pelli’s first team and reserve team are drawn against each other in the Cheltenham Town Cup. Russell has featured for both Montpellier’s first and second teams this campaign, which could lead to a problem if the two sides are drawn against eachother in […]
Winchcombe Town Women winger Loretta May says the Magpies are ‘destined’ to earn their first-ever piece of silverware this season. The local side are fiercely chasing runaway leaders Bitton Development Ladies in the Gloucestershire County FA Women’s League 3rd division and are in the quarter-final of the Gloucestershire Women’s Challenge Cup. May and her teammates […]