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A big part of the four day festival at the home of jumps racing is the gambling that goes beyond that and how much people will stake on their favoured horse. OpenBet revealed that more than £500 million was spent on bets and that they expect £1 billion to be transferred as we close in […]
Dinoblue ran well throughout as Mark Walsh brought him home to win the Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase off a price of 6/4. Allegorie De Vassy was running alongside and going well until it fell at the last, allowing Dinoblue to cruise home and win as many had hoped and expected. Results: 1st: Dinoblue 6/4 […]
Forest Green Rovers boss Steve Cotterill believes “taking football to Cheltenham” was one of the best moments of his managerial career as he is on the brink of 1000 games ahead of this weekend’s clash against Southend United. Cotterill, who has been in management for 30 years, is looking forward to the occasion of reaching […]
The Robins travel to County Ground to take on Ian Holloway’s Swindon Town in Sky Bet League Two action tomorrow afternoon. Swindon have lost just once in their last 10 league games and Cheltenham First Team Coach. Ashley Vincent, understands how tough the match will be. “We know they’re on a good run and it’ll […]
As the 2025 Cheltenham Festival reaches its thrilling conclusion on Friday, March 14, racing enthusiasts are gearing up for a day packed with competitive races and potential betting opportunities. Here are some insights and tips to guide your wagering decisions: East India Dock has shown significant improvement since transitioning from flat racing to hurdles. With […]
Kargese ran well throughout and came on strongly towards the last, winning off a 3/1 price. An excellent ride from Paul Townend saw Kargese accelerate towards the line outpacing everyone to claim Willie Mullins’ eighth win of the festival. Results: 1st: Kargese 3/1 2nd: Ndaawi 16/1 3rd: Absurde 5/1 That winning feeling! 🙌#ITVRacing | #CheltenhamFestival […]
King’s School in Gloucester won the Continental Tyres Under 18 School’s Vase yesterday afternoon, defeating King Edwards School (KES) of Birmingham 29-16 at Twickenham. The Gloucestershire based school, where Gloucester Rugby head coach George Skivington‘s son is educated, scored two tries in the closing quarter of the match to take the spoils. Head of Rugby […]
St James’ Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Chase After that shock result in the Gold Cup, next up is the St James’ Place Festival Challenge Cup, another incredible result was in store as 28/1 Wonderwall went against all the odds to win for Sam Curling who takes home the £24,445 prize pool. Second favourite […]
“I don’t think he’ll be the manager now that he was then”, says former Cheltenham Town midfielder Hugh McAuley, on Steve Cotterill. McAuley was signed by Cotterill from Leek Town in 1999, and the 60-year-old will take charge of his 1,000th game in professional football when Forest Green Rovers take on Southend this Saturday. “Cotts […]
A massive shock in the JCB Triumph Hurdle as Poniros flies past odds on favourite East India Dock and Lulamba to the line in a breathtaking ride off an eye-watering 100/1 price for Tony Bloom and Willie Mullins. 👀 100/1 – Poniros is the biggest priced winner in the history of the Triumph Hurdle pic.twitter.com/C5WMeRCbjB […]