Nick Schofield rode to Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase glory on Sky Pirate, beating odds-on favourite Embitterred (9/2) in the process. Rachel Blackmore, who was riding Joseph Patrick O’Brien’s horse, was unseated for the third time today only 24 hours after becoming the first-ever female jockey to win the Champion Hurdle at […]
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Cheltenham Festival 2021: Put The Kettle On wins the Queen Mother Champion Chase
Aidan Coleman rode to Queen Mother Champion Chase glory on Put The Kettle On, stunning Chacun Pour Soi in the process. The Willie Mullins horse was the overwhelming favourite at 4/6, but came third to Henry De Bromhead’s 7-year-old (9/1) and Nube Negra (11/1) in second. Put The Kettle On was amongst the front of […]
Cheltenham Festival day two: Monkfish wins the Brown Advisory Novices Hurdle
The heavy favourite Monkfish 8/15 has won the Brown Advisory Novices Hurdle in the second race of Cheltenham Festival day two as the Irish continue to dominate on St. Patrick’s Day. Monkfish, ridden by Paul Townsend, unsurprisingly won by over four lengths ahead of Fiddlerontheroof in second. It wasn’t completely comfortable for Monkfish though, who […]
Cheltenham Festival day two: Bob Olinger wins Ballymore Novice’s Hurdle
The odds on favourite Bob Olinger 15/8 has won the Ballymore Novice’s Hurdle in the first race of the day at Cheltenham as the Irish continue to dominate. Bob Olinger, ridden by Racheal Blackmore won by a distance followed by Gaillard Du Mensil in second and Bravemansgame in third and Blackmore says she’s overwhelmed with […]
Cheltenham Festival Day Two – Bob Olinger, Tiger Roll and more: Who to look out for in today’s action
It’s day two of the Cheltenham Festival with a packed day of action ahead. Eyes will by on the 15:05 Queen Money Champion Chase with a quality field, including Chacun Pour Soi and First Flow. With no fans in attendance, be sure to follow live updates on our social media channels @parklife_sport. 13:20 Ballymore Novices’ […]
Cheltenham Festival 2021 Live Blog: Day Two
The Cheltenham Festival continues with an abundance of exciting races taking place this afternoon and we’ll be providing all the latest updates throughout the day. Bets are being placed and horses continue to run despite no fans being in attendance this year, however that hasn’t affected the excitement from around the country ahead of day […]
A Day at the Races: Cheltenham Festival 2020 Rewind
As racing fans from all over the country bellowed out the chorus to ‘Sweet Caroline’ in one of the many beer tents at Cheltenham Festival, the song lyric: ‘good times never seemed so good’ summed the atmosphere up perfectly. Alas, if I were to be told that one year on from that moment the 2021 […]
OPINION: Will the revelations about Gordon Elliot taint the Cheltenham Races?
Horse racing has always had the issue of trying to maintain a good image. It has gone through some turbulent times, with the likes of animal rights protesters attempting to shut down events and many questioning the ethics behind it for years. As a sport, it has done well to balance out its image with […]
Cheltenham Festival day one: Jeff Kidder wins Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle after Black Tears wins Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle
16:15 Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Jeff Kidder (80/1) has won the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle by a length. The Noel Meade trained horse glided over the final few hurdles and stretched away from the field 50 metres from the line. Joint favourite Saint Sam (9/2) came in a close second after a strong resurgence towards […]
Cheltenham Festival day one: Shiskin wins Arkle Challenge Trophy after Appreciate It wins Supreme Novices’ Hurdle
Appreciate It has won the Sky Bet Supreme Novice’ Hurdle by a wide margin. The second race of the day saw Shiskin claim victory with a dominant lead in the Arkle Challenge Trophy. 15:40: Mares Hurdle Black Tears pipped Concertista right on the finish line after a late surge on the straight. The win was […]