Is commercialism distorting the original reasons for sport? Sport has always grabbed people’s attention and it’s no hidden fact that large companies and organisations offer sponsorship deals in order to make money out of sport which more often than not a benefit for both parties. However, it is becoming more apparent that small independent companies […]
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Cheltenham Festival: Easyland shocks two-time Grand National champion Tiger Roll to win Glenfarclas Chase
Easysland has won the 4.10 Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase, holding off two-time Grand National winner Tiger Roll in a sprint to the finish. Ridden by French jockey Jonathan Plouganou, the 3/1 second-favourite beat the 8/11 favourite to first place, with 33/1 Out Sam finishing in third. Speaking on Easysland, Plouganou said “Today, this horse is […]
Cheltenham Festival: Politologue beats Defi Du Seuil to win Queen Mother Champion Chase
Politologue has won the 3.30 Queen Mother Champion Chase, beating heavy favourite Defi Du Seuil. The 6/1 second-favourite led from the start, with Dynamite Dollars and Bun Doran finishing in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Barry Geraghty was on for his third winner of the day, but 2/5 favourite Defi Du Seuil finished far back in […]
Cheltenham Festival: Champ wins the RSA Insurance Novices’ Steeple Chase
Champ was triumphant in a dramatic 2.10 Novices’ Steeple Chase victorious as he timed his charge to perfection. At 4/1 Champ astonishingly claimed victory as he overtook favourites Minella Indo and Allaho, who had both been ahead of him as he took the final fence. LIVE: Follow our liveblog to keep up with all of […]
Cheltenham Festival: Envoi Allen wins the Ballymore Hurdle in a devastating finish
In the first race of the Ladies Day at Cheltenham festival, favourite Envoi Allen was victorious with a dominant home stretch in the 1.30 race. At 4-7, Envoi Allen was the leading contender by a long way, but he didn’t take the lead until the home stretch of the second circuit. LIVE: Follow our liveblog […]
BREAKING: Champion Chase favourite Chacun Pour Soi next to drop out
Champion Chase leading contender Chacun Pour Soi has been ruled out for the Cheltenham Festival’s main event on Wednesday due to a Vets Certificate. The other favourite for the race Altior had already been confirmed to miss the 3.30 race at the Cheltenham Racecourse as he failed to recover from lameness. LIVE: Follow our liveblog […]
Spare a thought for those struggling with gambling addiction during the Cheltenham Races
This week Cheltenham will be buzzing with race goers all hoping to win some money and have a good time during the racing festival, but for some the races might not be the happiest of times. For those struggling with addiction the races can be a haunting place. Pubs are stocked with as many pints […]
Tic-Tac, what is it and why do bookies use it at the races?
Tic-Tac, and no we’re not talking about Tik-Tok! Tic-Tac is a traditional method used by bookmakers to communicate across the racecourse on race days. Until the turn of the 21st century it was a very common sight across racecourses in the UK but now with the rise of technology it is a dying. Embed from Getty […]
Cheltenham Festival: Epitante wins the Champions Hurdle
Epitante has won the day’s feature race, the Champion Hurdle after a second false start. She was the clear favourite, priced in at 2/1 and won by three lengths. Sharjah placed in second and Darver Star finished in third. Jockey Barry Geraghty said straight after the race: “She was a dream.” Trainer Nicky Henderson told […]
Parklife Predictions
Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (Class 1) Abacadabras 3/1- Gordon Elliott has had an excellent year as a trainer. Whilst the horse itself has won three of the four jump races its been involved with. Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) (Class 1) Fakir D’Oudairies 4/1- Massive contender, and at 4/1 is […]