The first race of the Cheltenham Festival has concluded with Marine Nationale (9/4) taking home success under jockey Michael O’Sullivan. Many had tipped Facile Vega at 9/2 beforehand, and it seemed likely that Vega would be coming home in first place until a late mistake allowed the impressive Marine Nationale to stride home to victory […]
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Marine Nationale’s late comeback steals the win off favourite Facile Vega.
Marine Nationale had the perfect start to the Cheltenham Festival with jockey Michael O’Sullivan getting his first ever win at Cheltenham. He was followed closely by the favourite Facile Vega who led from the 12th furlong until a late comeback from Marine Nationale. The turning point from Facile Vega came on the last hurdle after […]
What’s a non-runner? – Racing language for the absolute beginner
From runners to riders, horse racing is full of jargon and lingo that the average newcomer to racing might not be able to immediately translate. So with the Cheltenham Festival kicking off later today and attracting tons of first-time attendees and punters, this is your guide to deciphering all of the most used terminology in […]
‘He beat our boy!’ – Owner reflects on losing to Supreme Novices’ Hurdle contender Marine Nationale
Marine Nationale looks set to impress in the opening race of the Cheltenham Festival, the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, on the back of four consecutive wins. One of those wins came at Punchestown last May, beating Demandrivingdouvan by over three lengths. We spoke to the owner of Demandrivingdouvan, @USASteeplechase on Twitter, who was impressed by Marine […]
“We just ordered ten barrels of Guinness” – Local pubs and inns brace themselves as Cheltenham Festival frenzy begins
The Cheltenham Festival always has a massive impact on the town, creating an atmosphere only able to be witnessed in this one golden week out of the calendar year. But the impact of the race week is not limited to the buzz of the city and the immense crowds, the festival has a far more […]
Park Life Sport live blog: Cheltenham Festival starts, Champions League build-up and other sporting updates
Welcome to the Park Life Sport live blog! The Cheltenham Festival finally gets underway. Join us for build-up and reaction from the races that take place throughout the day, with the featured meet, The Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy, starting at 15:30. In football, we’ll have previews for the second legs of the UEFA Champions […]
A blaggers guide to the 2023 Cheltenham Festival
Do you know your furlong from your fences? Or your saddle from your steeple chase? With our blaggers guide to this year’s Cheltenham Festival, we will help ensure you are prepared for the biggest week in the racing calendar. Ahead of the ‘greatest show on turf’ getting underway tomorrow, we take a look at some […]
“We’ll rely upon it” – The importance of the Cheltenham Festival on Hospitality in the town
There is no doubt that the focus and attention of race week is firmly placed on the runners and riders that will take part across the four days of action. However, the return of Cheltenham’s marquee event of the year brings with it an influx of commercial revenue that many of the city’s restaurants, bars […]
A beginner’s guide to betting at Cheltenham
The Cheltenham Festival is a punters dream. With 28 races over a four day period there are plenty of opportunities for race goers to make a nice profit. However, for first time festival attendees or punters, the busy format can be a cause of confusion if they are not familiar with the racing terms and […]
Cheltenham Races Preview: What To Expect On Each Day As The Biggest Horse Racing Event Of The Year Hurdles Back Around
One of the most anticipated events in the sporting calendar starts tomorrow as thousands of racegoers travel to Gloucestershire to watch the best horses, jockeys and trainers the sport has to offer. This festival is one in which legends are made and with 28 races spanning across the four days, we’ll have plenty of coverage […]