The shockingly high number of 86 racehorses have died at the Cheltenham Festival since 2010. With the event starting again this week Park Life Sport evaluates the ethical questions surrounding the largest national hunt race in Europe. Horses have died at the event every year since 2000, except for the 2001 festival which was cancelled […]
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Jake Morris “very proud” after Gallagher Premiership debut for Gloucester Rugby
Jake Morris made his Premiership debut for Gloucester Rugby in the Cherry and Whites’ 20-14 loss to Leicester Tigers at Kingsholm on Saturday. Simon Morris, Jake’s dad, is a Shed legend having played for Gloucester 104 times in the 1990s and now his son is following in his footsteps 20 years on. Morris wasn’t set […]
Wolves boss Nuno Espírito Santo recalls brief spell working with Liverpool star at Rio Ave
Wolves manager Nuno Espírito Santo has discussed his personal history with Liverpool midfielder Fabinho ahead of their Premier League clash on Monday Night Football. The Brazilian has deputised at centre-back for the majority of this season following injuries to the likes of Virgil Van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip. A recent return to his […]
The Racing Post’s James Stevens on Cheltenham’s “massive loss” as supporters watch from home
The Cheltenham Festival is known as being one of the biggest sporting events of the calendar year, with crowds surpassing 50,000 flooding the streets of Gloucestershire for the historic event. This year, things are going to be expectedly different, as supporters are forced to watch from home and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic means they are […]
Opinion: Italy in the Six Nations – Should they introduce relegation?
From 1910, the Five Nations has been the annual rugby event between England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and France. In 2000, Italy joined the competition to create the Six Nations we know today, is it time that changes? Embed from Getty Images We already know that relegation exists in football and club rugby, whereby teams at […]
West Brom’s Cheltenham Town loanee Josh Griffiths earns England U21 call up
Cheltenham Town goalkeeper Josh Griffiths has been called up to the England U21 squad for the Young Lions UEFA European Championship campaign starting in March. The 19-year-old on-loan from West Brom, has been imperious in goal for the Robins. Griffiths kept a clean sheet on his professional debut in the EFL Cup away against Peterborough […]
Another Venture into charity for Kim Bailey – Over £25,000 to Maggie’s Cancer Centre
The Racing for Maggie’s Partnership is celebrating its long standing fundraiser and Cheltenham based horse trainer Kim Bailey. A percentage of 10 year-old Another Venture’s winnings goes to the Maggie’s Cancer Centres, a charity providing free support and information across their 25 UK based centres. Bailey has trained over 1300 winners and is one of […]
Michael Duff on Barrow’s “warning shot” and Cheltenham Town’s attitude at the top of League Two
Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff says his side are not “overthinking” their position at the top of League Two and are looking forward to avenging their loss to Barrow on Tuesday evening at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium (19:00 kick-off). Duff’s side beat Exeter 1-0 last time out and are looking to build momentum tomorrow evening as […]
“It’s Heart-breaking” – Altior will miss Cheltenham Festival for second consecutive year
Altior will miss the Cheltenham Festival for a second successive year after again being withdrawn at the last minute The Irish-bred stallion made his debut at Prestbury Park in 2016, winning on his inaugural race in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. The esteemed racer won at four straight Festivals and is one of the biggest names […]
LIVE BLOG: Altior out of the Cheltenham Festival, Gloucestershire interest in England U21 squad reaction, Premier League build-up and reaction
Welcome along to Monday’s ParkLife Sport Live Blog! We’ll be building up to the Cheltenham Festival, as the races begin on Tuesday behind closed doors. We have word from local trainers Fergal O’Brien and Kim Bailey, as well as chats with some of the biggest and best racing journalists around. Elsewhere, we’ll bring you reaction […]