The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Galopin Des Champs triumphed to win the 100th edition of racing’s most coveted jumping prize, defending his title from last year. Ridden by Paul Townend, the French horse showed the horse racing world why he was the bookies favourite before the event. A quiet first circuit left The Real Whacker unchallenged […]
In 1989, one of the craziest endings in Cheltenham Gold Cup history took place as Desert Orchid and jockey, Simon Sherwood won the trophy by beating Yahoo and jockey, Tim Morgan by small margins after two horses fell over the final jumps. Voted the greatest race by Racing Post readers, the 1989 Gold Cup was […]
The Cheltenham Festival captivates millions, but perhaps the most intriguing thing about the four-day event is its influence on the town, not just financially, but structurally. In a nook just outside of the town centre, Wyman’s Brook, which is situated just over a mile from the famous Prestbury Park – pays homage to numerous Gold […]
The final weekend of the Six Nations is almost upon us and soon we find out if Ireland will manage to retain last years win, or if England can steal the glory. However, the real question that everyone wants the answer too is… which fantasy picks will allow me to win my fantasy league? PROPS: […]
New business owners Kieran Lusher and Lewis Phelps are sceptical, whilst excited as their new establishment, Lush Barbershop opened on Bath Road in Cheltenham, ahead of the Cheltenham Festival. The pair have been friends ever since they started their barber journeys back in 2021, when they both joined well-known Gloucestershire barbers, Sweeney Tom’s. Fast forward […]
Cheltenham Town assistant manager Ian Baraclough has ensured the side will be going “all out for the win”, in their game at play off chasing Barnsley tomorrow afternoon. The Robins go into the game four points from safety and without a win in five, but Baraclough is looking forward to visiting Oakwell and the challenge […]
Thornbury Town are travelling up to Wiltshire seeking for a win against play-off contenders Highworth Town. 29 points separate the two sides in the UHL Sport Hellenic league as Thornbury are looking for a positive result to extend their run for safety. Highworth are a side on great form, as of recent collecting themselves four […]
Ahead of the Gold Cup, animal rights campaigners have renewed calls for jump racing to be banned following the deaths of Highland Hunter and Ose Partir at Cheltenham Festival. Day one of the Cheltenham Festival ended in triumphant fashion with Corbetts Cross romping to a resounding victory in the National Hunt Chase. But behind the […]
Gloucester Rugby scrum half and Italian international Stephen Varney looks to make it two consecutive wins in this years Guinness Six Nations when they face Wales on Saturday at the Principality Stadium. A trip to the Welsh capital on Saturday will see the coming together of two future Cherry and Whites teammates when Tomos Williams […]
Former Cheltenham and County Harriers trained George Watson reflected upon his time over in America in the last two years, where he made some unforgettable memories. “I had the time of my life. It was awesome. Met some awesome people. Went to some awesome places and got to go all in for running. “It was […]