These horses are not jumping for joy, but for survival, and the roar of the Cheltenham crowd leads to the silence of the stables.For some horses, the glamour of the gallop is the glamour of the gallows.March’s celebration of speed is quite the condemnation of greed.“I used to go horse racing myself until I saw […]
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL – Wonderwall wins St James’s Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Chase for Sam Curling, ridden by Rob James
Wonderwall rode along for much of the race in midfield, but a big push at the last hurdle had it take victory from Its On The Line, by a head, at odds of 28/1. Results: 1st: Wonderwall 28/1 2nd: Its On The Line 22/1 3rd: Willitgoahead 13/2 Jockey Reaction – Rob James: “It’s the biggest […]
“This is the first year where there are so many unknowns going into it” Gloucestershire veteran Tom Smith looks ahead to life after Cricket
Tom Smith comes into the 2025 season looking ahead to what the future holds for him, with this summer potentially being the last of his career, he opened up about his new hybrid role at Gloucestershire. “I have been fortunate enough to become involved with the England Women pathways, so I did a little bit […]
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL – HUGE UPSET as Inothewayurthinkin wins for Gavin Cromwell, ridden by Mark Walsh, in the Gold Cup; beating MASSIVE favourite Galopin Des Champs – Report and Reaction
MAJOR upset here in the Boodles Gold Cup as Galopin Des Champs travels well but is beaten at the last by Inothewayurthinkin with the odds of 15/2. Ahoy Senor fell early on into the race, with Corbetts Cross going down on the last. Sadly the Corbetts Cross fall was fatal. Results: 1st: Inothewayurthinkin 15/2 2nd: […]
“I am happy here, I am progressing here and hopefully that continues” Ethon Archer after extending Cheltenham Town deal to 2027
Ethon Archer said “I am happy here, I am progressing here and hopefully that continues” after penning a one year contract extension at Cheltenham Town. Archer’s new terms will see him tied down at the club until 2027. 22-year-old Archer, who had never played a Football League minute prior to joining the Robins from Torquay […]
“I think it’s the best game we’ve ever played” -University of Gloucestershire’s Netball 3’s Captain Reflects on Season After Final Game Loss
The University of Gloucestershire Netball 3’s team concluded their BUCS season with a hard-fought 33-49 loss to Bournemouth in their final game on Wednesday. Despite the defeat, team captain Olivia Clinkard shared her pride in the team’s performance, calling it one of their best displays of the season. “The performance against Bournemouth on Wednesday was […]
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL – Jasmin De Veaux claims victory in the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle for another Willie Mullins win, ridden by Paul Townend – Report and Reaction
Jasmin De Veaux started slowly but made its way through the pack and beat favourite, The Big Westerner, to the line. Willie Mullins continues his domination and takes his fourth win out of four this afternoon. 1st: Jasmin De Veaux 6/1 2nd: The Big Westener 9/2 3rd: Derryhassen Paddy 10/1 More coverage to follow.
Former Yeovil Town manager Gary Johnson “proud” to play a part in Dan Burn’s career after first England call-up
Former Yeovil Town manager Gary Johnson is “proud” of the part he played early in the career of Dan Burn, the latest player to be called up to represent England internationally. Together with Arsenal teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly, the Newcastle defender was one of two first-time call-ups in Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad for their 2026 […]
“The middle of the pitch has been a threat” – Steve Cotterill points out key battle ahead of Forest Green Rovers’ clash against Southend United
Forest Green manager Steve Cotterill marked where their opposition Southend United could hurt his team ahead of the game at The Bolt New Lawn this Saturday. “Up top. They’ve had two strikers a lot of late. They’ve ended up going from 3-5-2 to 4-1-3-2. So obviously the middle of the pitch has been a threat […]
“I’m running for a cause close to my heart” – UoG’s Hannah Niles takes on the Bath 20k to raise awareness for Dyslexia
“I decided that I wanted to run this to raise awareness around dyslexia, as I was diagnosed with it at the age of seven,” says Hannah Niles in preparation for one of her biggest challenges yet. For Hannah Niles the Bath Half-Marathon is more than just a physical test; it’s an opportunity to raise awareness […]









