Marine Nationale wins the Queen Mother Champion Chase beating Quilixios who fell at the last. Bookies favourite Jonbon fails to win as his stumble early on proves costly in the Queen Mother Champion chase after impressive display by Marine Nationale Jockey Sean Flanagan was emotional after win with Marine Nationale at Cheltenham festival: “It’s hugely […]
Author: Scott Chappell
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL RACE 3 REPORT – Jimmy DU Seuil wins the Coral Cup after strong performance
313 days off the track and Jimmy Du Seuil wins the Coral Cup on the straight beating Impose Toi in the final lengths. Danny Mullins pushed Jimmy Du Seuil all the way and got his reward, an impressive race from Mullins and Jimmy Du Seuil. Mullins praised the owner Willie Mullins after the race: “Credit […]
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL RACE 1 REPORT – The New Lion edges past The Yellow Clay to win the Turners Novices’ Hurdle
The New Lion wins the Turners Novices’ Hurdle beating The Yellow Clay on the straight. What a race by The New Lion, jockey Harry Skelton with a calm ride throughout. Skelton managed to push him with two hurdles to go and proved too strong for his competitors to win the first race of day two […]
UoG Goalkeeper Dan Smith is “Confident” that they can win both the league and varsity
Vice Captain and goalkeeper Dan Smith believes his teammates have enough to clinch promotion on Wednesday afternoon. UoG sit second in the tier 3 western league table, but a point away against Plymouth on Wednesday would mean UoG leapfrog Exeter into first place and would be crowned league champions. “I am really confident, as a […]
Paul Collicutt admits “It was a bitter pill to swallow” as Bishop’s Cleeve suffer 2-1 defeat away at Mousehole
Bishop’s Cleeve manager Paul Collicutt was left disappointed after some decisions didn’t fall his side’s way after they suffered defeat in Cornwall. “We went there Saturday it was a hard game for both sides, unfortunately two decisions have cost me a game of football.” Cleeve lost their first game of the new year as their […]
“Everyone is working really hard” Midfielder Leah Burridge pleased with her teammates recent performances after yesterday’s 3-0 win away at Gwalia United
Oxford United midfielder Leah Burridge praised her teammates for their ruthlessness in front of goal as they ran out 3-0 winners at Gwalia United. The U’s now move up to third leapfrogging Exeter City in the National League south. Burridge said: “It was a really good performance from us today, clean sheet, Phoebie scored some […]
How much does the Festival impact the pubs and bars of Cheltenham?
The preparations have well and truly began for the Cheltenham festival week which begins in EIGHT days’ time. For the pubs and bars of the town centre they would of started their preparations months ago. Montpellier Wine bar general manager Julie Rains gave an insight on how her bar prepares for the festival in March: […]
“We should be full of confidence” Oxford United Women’s manager Sam Rose on his side’s 3-0 win away at Gwalia United
Manager Sam Rose praised striker Phoebie Poole after her performance in the 3-0 win over Gwalia United on Sunday. Poole’s hat trick pushed the U’s up to third in the National League south. “I’m really pleased, 3-0, clean sheet, Phoebie Poole has been outstanding today it was a complete number 9 performance I’ve seen I […]
“To get straight into the hat for tomorrow, we are happy with it” – Oxford United Womens defender Jaime Gotch on Actonians thrashing
Oxford United Womens centre back Jaime Gotch admitted that it “feels good” after beating Actonians 5-0 in The Adobe Womens Fa Cup. Full Time. With five goals to nil Oxford progress in to the next round of the @AdobeWFACup 👏 🟡 5-0 🔵 90+5' | #OUWFC pic.twitter.com/7H5NF6Ydgp — Oxford United Women FC (@OfficialOUWFC) November 3, […]
“I thought we played really good football” – Oxford United Women’s manager Sam Rose on his side’s 5-0 victory over Actonians
Oxford United Women’s are through to the Second Round proper of the Adobe Women’s Fa Cup after thrashing Actoninas 5-0 at the RAW Charging Stadium. Full Time. With five goals to nil Oxford progress in to the next round of the @AdobeWFACup 👏 🟡 5-0 🔵 90+5' | #OUWFC pic.twitter.com/7H5NF6Ydgp — Oxford United Women FC […]