Georgia Quinn, a work rider for Chris Barber Racing & Hartpury University student doing a degree in racehorse performance does “understand” the reason behind horse racing protests. Horse racing protests happen all year round but come into focus when big events like the Cheltenham Festival take centre stage. "My Grandfather has won this race so […]
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL – Bob Olinger steals the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle from Teahupoo in superb fashion – Report and Reaction
Bob Olinger takes the Stayers’ Hurdle to go three from three at the Cheltenham Festival for Rachael Blackmore and Henry De Bromhead’s second win of the day. The favourite Teahupoo looked like it would take back-to-back victories in this race as it lead the last, but it was Bob Olinger who had the speed up […]
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL – Fact To File dominates the Ryanair Chase – Report and Reaction
Fact To File wins by plenty in the Ryanair Chase in the first feature race of St. Patrick’s Thursday. The most impressive ride of the festival so far winning comfortably. Heart Wood rode in second by Darragh O’Keeffe but there was no catching Mark Walsh on Fact To File for another Willie Mullins winner owned […]
BREAKING: Frankie Dettori has filed for bankruptcy
As revealed by the RacingPost, world-renowned jockey Frankie Dettori has filed for bankruptcy. Embed from Getty Images In a statement released in the last few minutes, Dettori states his advisors have been working with HMRC to try and resolve his financial struggles. “Regretfully, I will be filing for bankruptcy. “I am saddened and embarrassed by […]
Forest Green Rovers Women boss Louise Fensome “positive”, despite fading promotion hopes
Forest Green Rovers Women boss Louise Fensome has described her side’s current campaign as “positive” despite likely missing out on promotion. Rovers were top of the South West Regional Women’s Football League Premier Division – the fourth tier of women’s football – in November, but a run of two wins in five games has seen […]
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL – Doddiethegreat wins the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle in another emotional win at the Festival for the late Doddie Weir – Report and Reaction
An excellent ride from Brian Hughes leads Doddiethegreat over the line to win the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle in a Nicky Henderson 1-2 as favourite Jeriko Du Reponet comes second after a poor jump at the final hurdle. An emotional win for all those associated with the late rugby player Doddie Weir as all […]
Irish fans bring the buzz to Cheltenham Festival
“We got up at half three in the morning,” said multiple fans as the Irish entered town on Patrick’s Day at the Cheltenham Festival. Day three of the festival is well underway, and the Irish presence is as strong as ever. For many fans, the week is about more than just racing—it’s a chance to […]
Laurie Canter heads to TPC Sawgrass full of hope after LIV ordeal
The Players Championship gets under way today at TPC Sawgrass Jacksonville, Florida. The PGA tour does not run or control the four major championships and so considers The Players Championship it’s flagship event. 144 of the worlds best players will travel to Florida to tee off in this golfing spectacle, competing for the $4.5 million […]
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL – Caldwell Potter flies home for Harry Cobden in Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase – Report and Reaction
Caldwell Potter led from the front to win Paul Nicholls his 50th race at the Cheltenham Festival. Harry Cobden with a super ride up the hill for the grey to win the second race of St. Patrick’s Thursday. Huge outsider, Anyway, ridden by Darragh O’Keeffe rode in second at 125/1! In unfortunate news Springwell Bay […]
Jonjo O’Neill Junior rates Springwell Bay, Jagwar and Jonnywho’s chances in this afternoon’s Cheltenham Festival races
Springwell Bay racing in the Cheltenham Festival 2:00 “Yeah, he’s got a massive chance. I’d say that his weight is the only thing going against him, he got beat by Jango Baie giving him eight pounds there in December time, he’ll have to put in a career best”. #CheltenhamFestival Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase […]