Allaho is by far odds on favourite to win the third race of the day at Cheltenham with jockey Paul Townend looking to record his third victory of the festival. Meanwhile closest rival according to the bookies is Conflated ridden by Davy Russell and trained by Gordon Elliott as the trainer looks for his third […]
Horse Racing
Cheltenham Festival: 2:10 Final Handicap Hurdle: Gloucestershire based trainer Fergal O’Brien amongst favourites
With Cheltenham Festival well underway on Thursday, the second event of the day is the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle, with 24 horses set to compete. Because of this, Park Life Sport has decided to take a look at some of the favourites for the race, as some potential wildcards that the punters will be […]
Cheltenham Festival: 1:30 Turner’s Novice Chase – Rachael Blackmore and Paul Townend in action
It’s St Patrick’s Day and the first race of day three of the Cheltenham festival features a heavyweight clash between jockeys Rachael Blackmore and Paul Townend. Blackmore will be hoping to get her day off to a better start than yesterday after Journey With Me fell at the final hurdle following leading the majority of […]
Can Fergal O’Brien finally get his first Cheltenham Festival winner?
A stone’s throw away from Cleeve Hill and Cheltenham Racecourse in the heart of the Cotswold’s lies the yard of local horse trainer Fergal O’Brien. The Irishman has a growing reputation among the jump racing world but he is yet to have that magical first winner at the Cheltenham Festival. And perhaps this is his […]
Cheltenham Festival 2022: The business of March extravaganza to the local area and the £100 million cash boom
After a two-year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic the Cheltenham Festival has returned in 2022 with the inclusion of fans. The four-day spectacle may put the horses at the centre of attention, but it is the local economy which also benefits from what is billed as the “greatest jump racing event in the world.” […]
Cheltenham festival Live Blog: Coole Cody wins shock Plate Handicap Chase, Flooring Porter retains Stayers Hurdle and Bob Olinger wins dramatic Turners Novices’ Chase
Good morning everyone! Welcome back to another ParkLife Sport live blog with the Cheltenham races still at centre stage. Yesterday was another brilliant day at Prestbury with Tiger Roll bowing out with a second placed finish in the 4:10 as Energumene wins in the 3:30 Queen Mother Champion Chase. Today we’ll be bringing you all […]
Cheltenham festival: Ex-jockey Wayne Burton praises ‘brilliant’ Oaksey House rehab centre after his back-breaking injury
Wayne Burton, who became wheelchair-bound after a terrible fall at the Exeter races in 2008, has been supported by Oaksey House and the Jockeys Fund for over 10 years. He claimed that the centre, which has helped nurse hundreds of jockeys back from various injuries, has been imperative to his recovery and helping him stay […]
Grand National, Triumph Hurdle, Cross Country Chase: The best of Tiger Roll
Tiger Roll is set to bow out for the last time at Cheltenham Festival later today, following an illustrious career, with seven previous appearances at the Festival, and will be hoping to get his sixth win at the event. With this in mind, Park Life Sport has decided to take a trip back in time, […]
2:10 Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase Preview: Paul Townend features again, Dusart hopes to make a difference
The second race of the second day of Cheltenham Festival is nearly upon us, with the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase almost underway. With this in mind, Park Life Sports is taking through the main horses to watch, and see what their chances are. L’Homme Presse Past Form: First in Sandown and Cheltenham 2022, first in […]
1:30 Ballymore Novices Hurdle Preview: Blackmore, Townend and de Boinville all in action
The first race of Day 2 at the Cheltenham festival features some big name jockeys as today’s crowds will have to deal with torrid weather conditions whilst cheering on their favourite horse. Sir Gerhard, to be ridden by Paul Townend, enters this race as favourite due to some great form, ahead of Rachael Blackmore who […]