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Cheltenham Festival is known as the most renowned horse racing meet of the year. People come from all over the country to witness the excitement firsthand and dress to prove a point. But what should you wear to Cheltenham and why? Tweed is the pinnacle of British countryside fashion and dates back to the early […]
Constitution Hill has been ruled out of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival following growing concerns about the horse’s welfare, sparking debate among racing fans, campaigners and those within the sport. Trained by Nicky Henderson, Constitution Hill was once considered unstoppable over hurdles. The pair dominated the Champion Hurdle at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival, producing a commanding […]
Cheltenham Town manager Steve Cotterill insists his team need to stay focused to ensure the Robins keep their status in League Two. The Robins face Fleetwood Town this evening in a repeat of Cotterill’s first game back in charge after 23 years. The return proved to be an emotional day for the Cheltenham boss as Town secured a 2-0 victory, […]
“You’ve got to keep eating away at the industry before you actually get rid of the industry as a whole, and that’s our aim.” Cheltenham Festival. 2006. 20 years ago. For Dene Stanstall, that year was a turning point in his life, and one that forced him to confront the hidden cost behind one of […]
With the Cheltenham festival rapidly approaching, the markets are preparing for arguably the most open festival in years. There are many to note ahead of the infamous Cheltenham roar. The betting market is bracing upon the most value for money Cheltenham festival in years, With big hitters not returning to the home of national hunt […]
As thousands of racegoers descend on Cheltenham Festival this week, animal rights campaigners are once again raising concerns about the welfare of horses involved in the sport. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has urged the public to avoid attending horse racing events, arguing that the industry puts animals at risk of serious […]
The biggest name in horse racing, Constitution Hill. The 2022 Supreme and 2023 Champion hurdle winner has risen to media stardom for Owner Michael Buckley and Seven Barrows trainer Nicky Henderson. However, his recent exploits are producing a divide in the racing world. Once a slick jumper of his obstacles, he has now fallen on […]
University of Gloucestershire Men’s Football host Solent University at Plock Court on Wednesday afternoon, where a win could potentially secure a second title in two seasons. Midfielder Adam Smith is confident that the team can get over the line, whether that is on the day or further down the line. “It would obviously be great […]
“You take something from everyone you work with, and at Cheltenham, watching Michael Duff and his staff run sessions had a huge influence on how I structure training,” Richard Joyce said. Joyce credits several people as inspirations for his coaching style, drawing heavily on his four years at Cheltenham Town as a communications manager. One […]
Richard Joyce admitted he had “a lot to think about” before making the switch from manager of Thornbury United to a coaching role at Evesham United. Joyce made the move to United in late January, describing the decision as difficult but ultimately an opportunity he could not turn down. “It was a decision I had to think about […]