The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham Town manager Steve Cotterill has insisted his side will not become complacent as the EFL League Two season enters its closing stages. Cheltenham Town sit 18th in League Two with a tally of 38 points after 35 games. The Robins sit 10 points above the relegation places. With 11 games to go, Cotterill has […]
Horse Racing Consultant Dene Stansall has prompted punters to think of the Cheltenham Festival from a different perspective before Gold Cup day begins. Even though the Animal Aid campaigner believes horse racing should be banned, the former punter is certain that spectators can place better bets if they understand the horses running. The ex-racehorse owner […]
Horse Racing Consultant Dene Stansall has challenged the industry’s popular rhetoric that thoroughbreds are well cared for by owners and trainers. The Animal Aid campaigner has claimed that ex-racehorses are “nervous wrecks” after the conclusion of their career, and need retraining to avoid serious medical and physical problems. Two horses have been fatally injured at […]
Animal Aid Horse Consultant Dene Stansall has strongly advised the government to rethink its welfare remit after two horses die at the Cheltenham Festival. After three days of jump racing, two horses have fallen to their deaths. Hansard suffered a fatal injury in the Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase, whilst HMS Seahorse died after […]
Day two of the Cheltenham Festival gets underway at Cheltenham Racecourse, with another packed schedule of racing, results and reaction to come. Throughout the day, we’ll also bring you the latest stories from across the sporting world in and around Gloucestershire.
Hansard has died after the second race of the Cheltenham Festival. The horse trained by Gary & Josh Moore suffered a serious injury and couldn’t be saved by the veterinary team. Park Life Sport spoke to PETA earlier today, who urged the British public not to attend any Horse Racing. A statement from The Jockey […]
Follow live updates, race results and reports from Tuesday’s action at Cheltenham Racecourse as the 2026 Cheltenham Festival gets underway. 4.00 Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy Winner- Lossiemouth 7/5 The favourite Loussiemouth at 7/5 secured the win on the straight, continuing his unbeaten run at Cheltenham to make it four victories from four. The pressure […]
As thousands of racegoers descend on Cheltenham Festival this week, animal rights campaigners are once again raising concerns about the welfare of horses involved in the sport. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has urged the public to avoid attending horse racing events, arguing that the industry puts animals at risk of serious […]
Paul Collicutt has revealed one simple improvement that Bishops Cleeve need after their 2-0 victory over Bashley on Saturday. Collicutt’s 350th Southern League game ended in victory as his side continues to carve its way up the table. The Mitres sit fifth on 56 points after 28 games played and snuck into the final playoff […]
Bishops Cleeve boss Paul Collicutt wants “common sense” from Southern League organisers as the weather threatens his side’s trip to Falmouth. The Mitres beat Bashley 2-0 on Saturday to sneak into fifth, the final playoff place in the table with 56 points after 28 games. Bishops Cleeve are still expected to make the gruelling journey […]