One of the most prestigious races in horse racing, the Cheltenham Gold Cup takes place at 3:30 on Friday and its winners over the years have become household names overnight. From the multiple winners of yesteryear like Arkle and Best Mate, to modern-day greats such as Al Boum Photo and Minella Indo, any winner of […]
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Cheltenham Festival 2022 Day 3: Huge outsider Chambard snatches final victory of the day in the Kim Muir at 40/1 (5:30)
3:30 – Flooring Porter retained his crown for the Stayers’ Hurdle leading the race from start to finish, Danny Mullins recording his first victory of the festival under Irish trainer Gavin Cromwell. Thyme Hill and Paisley Park had a photo finish for second place, with the former coming out just in front and finishing as […]
Cheltenham Festival: Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle preview (3:30)
With ten runners in this one, the 3:30 Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle race looks set to be the main race of the day, with a variety of exciting prospects competing. Here is a look at who you can back for the top three picks for this race according to the bookies. FLOORING PORTER Having made […]
4:10 Plate Handicap Chase preview: in-form The Glancing Queen favourite, Gloucester based Fergal O’Brien banking on Imperial Alcazar
One of the biggest races of the day is set to take place with the Plate Handicap Chase at 4:10 nearly upon us, as 21 horses will be vying for supremacy With this is mind, Park Life Sport has decided to take a look at three horses to watch out for during the race; from […]
Cheltenham Festival: 2:50 Ryanair Chase – Allaho, Paul Townend and Willie Mullins clear favourites
Allaho is by far odds on favourite to win the third race of the day at Cheltenham with jockey Paul Townend looking to record his third victory of the festival. Meanwhile closest rival according to the bookies is Conflated ridden by Davy Russell and trained by Gordon Elliott as the trainer looks for his third […]
Cheltenham Festival: Bob Olinger wins as Galopin Des Champs dramatic fall at final in Turners Novices’ Chase review (1:30)
In what many saw as a two-horse race (excusing the pun) it was Bob Olinger and Rachel Blackmore who came out on top as Galopin De Champs falls at the final hurdle. The first race of St. Patricks day ended in a shocking finish as favourite Galopin Des Champs fell at the final hurdle to […]
Cheltenham Festival: 2:10 Final Handicap Hurdle: Gloucestershire based trainer Fergal O’Brien amongst favourites
With Cheltenham Festival well underway on Thursday, the second event of the day is the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle, with 24 horses set to compete. Because of this, Park Life Sport has decided to take a look at some of the favourites for the race, as some potential wildcards that the punters will be […]
Cheltenham Festival: 1:30 Turner’s Novice Chase – Rachael Blackmore and Paul Townend in action
It’s St Patrick’s Day and the first race of day three of the Cheltenham festival features a heavyweight clash between jockeys Rachael Blackmore and Paul Townend. Blackmore will be hoping to get her day off to a better start than yesterday after Journey With Me fell at the final hurdle following leading the majority of […]
Can Fergal O’Brien finally get his first Cheltenham Festival winner?
A stone’s throw away from Cleeve Hill and Cheltenham Racecourse in the heart of the Cotswold’s lies the yard of local horse trainer Fergal O’Brien. The Irishman has a growing reputation among the jump racing world but he is yet to have that magical first winner at the Cheltenham Festival. And perhaps this is his […]
Cheltenham Festival 2022: The business of March extravaganza to the local area and the £100 million cash boom
After a two-year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic the Cheltenham Festival has returned in 2022 with the inclusion of fans. The four-day spectacle may put the horses at the centre of attention, but it is the local economy which also benefits from what is billed as the “greatest jump racing event in the world.” […]