The Cheltenham Festival is a punters dream. With 28 races over a four day period there are plenty of opportunities for race goers to make a nice profit. However, for first time festival attendees or punters, the busy format can be a cause of confusion if they are not familiar with the racing terms and […]
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Cheltenham Races Preview: What To Expect On Each Day As The Biggest Horse Racing Event Of The Year Hurdles Back Around
One of the most anticipated events in the sporting calendar starts tomorrow as thousands of racegoers travel to Gloucestershire to watch the best horses, jockeys and trainers the sport has to offer. This festival is one in which legends are made and with 28 races spanning across the four days, we’ll have plenty of coverage […]
Cheltenham Festival update: Horse confirmations, bookies’ favourites and fear over dangerous weather conditions
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 […]
Reaction: The Jockey Club to drop dress code, asking people to “come dressed to feel your best”
Last week the Jockey Club, which run 14 racecourses in the UK including Cheltenham, announced they would be removing the requirement of a formal dress code for spectators. The decision was made in an effort to make going to the races a more inclusive experience, as racegoers will no longer be restricted to certain enclosures […]
Opinion: After the glitz & glamour of the festival horse racing’s darker nature still remains a prevalent issue
Another year of the Cheltenham Festival has been and gone, in a year like no other, it was a miracle the Festival was even able to take place but now the hype and attraction of the hunt racing spectacular has passed should this seemingly archaic concept exist in the first place? Horse’s at the Cheltenham […]
Cheltenham Festival day one: _____ wins 15:05 Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy
__ has won the Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy. Trained by __ the pairing came in with __ odds. __Came in second followed by __ Time Runners Race Name Winner 13:20 8 Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Appreciate It 13:55 5 Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) (GBB […]
Previous Cheltenham Gold Cup winners: Whose name will be added to the roll of honour?
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 […]
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 […]