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Faivoir defies the odds to win the County Handicap hurdle by a neck. Trained by Dan Skelton, Faivoir went head-to-head with Pied Piper down the home straight, eventually edging the race on the line. Speaking to ITV, jockey Bridget Andrews was overjoyed with the result: “I just cannot believe it. Coming here just for a […]
It’s finally Gold Cup day at Cheltenham Festival, after a thrilling week that’s had it all. Embed from Getty Images Let’s take a look ahead to the day’s action, previewing the favourites, outside picks and anything else worth knowing. The JCB Triumph Hurdle – 13:30 Kicking off today’s action, and all eyes are on Blood […]
The Cheltenham Festival returns for 2023 next Tuesday, welcoming fans from all over the world back to the famous course for another four days of racing. As the town braces for a massive rush of tourists and visitors, the first horse confirmations are set to be released this Wednesday. The confirmations will continue on a […]
Racing returns to Gloucestershire as the highly anticipated Cheltenham Festival gets underway today. In a card stacked with quality, including the Arkle Chase and the Mares Hurdle, eyes will be glued to screens when the Champion Hurdle starts at 3:05. With no fans allowed in the stands for the first time, makes sure to keep […]
The shockingly high number of 86 racehorses have died at the Cheltenham Festival since 2010. With the event starting again this week Park Life Sport evaluates the ethical questions surrounding the largest national hunt race in Europe. Horses have died at the event every year since 2000, except for the 2001 festival which was cancelled […]