Wayne Burton, who became wheelchair-bound after a terrible fall at the Exeter races in 2008, has been supported by Oaksey House and the Jockeys Fund for over 10 years. He claimed that the centre, which has helped nurse hundreds of jockeys back from various injuries, has been imperative to his recovery and helping him stay […]
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2:10 Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase Preview: Paul Townend features again, Dusart hopes to make a difference
The second race of the second day of Cheltenham Festival is nearly upon us, with the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase almost underway. With this in mind, Park Life Sports is taking through the main horses to watch, and see what their chances are. L’Homme Presse Past Form: First in Sandown and Cheltenham 2022, first in […]
FAREWELL TIGER ROLL: A look ahead to the little legend’s final Cheltenham festival race
The five time Cheltenham festival winner is one of 16 runners in today’s 4:10pm Cross Country Chase, the legendary Tiger Roll will make his last appearance at Cheltenham this afternoon. The Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse is under the influence of fellow Irish trainer Gordon Elliot and competes in National hunt Racing. He won the Grand National in […]
Cheltenham Festival Day Two Preview: Tiger Roll Looking To Go Out With A Bang
Prestbury Park was bouncing after a brilliant first day back with fans at the Cheltenham Festival with day two set to bid farewell to an all-time great. Festival goers have seven action packed races to look forward to, featuring the prestigious Queen Mother Champion Chase which takes place at 15:30 and sees the likes of […]
SHALLWEHAVEONEMORE: Horse put down after first hurdle fall amid local protests over their welfare
Feature image courtesy of Alice Knight Sadly, following the first race of the Cheltenham festival the Championship Hurdle, American bred horse ‘Shallwehaveonemore’ has had to be put down following a near-fatal fall towards the end of the race. The sad news was confirmed by ITV presenter Ed Chamberlain, who announced just moments after the race […]
Cheltenham Festival 2022: The big clashes to look forward to
The Cheltenham races was one of the last major sporting events to be held with spectators before the Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020. Last year’s four-day fixture, which usually attracts a total attendance of about 250,000, was held behind closed doors due to the pandemic. Embed from Getty Images British trainers will aim to do […]
Cheltenham Festival: What makes you bet on a horse?
Since horse racing began people have been betting on the outcome. Betting can be fun and also profitable, if your money is on the right horse. But what makes people bet on a horse? Odds 3 to 1, 4 to 1 and 12 to 1, but what does it all mean? The odds represent the […]
Park Life Sport Live Blog – Forest Green Rovers continue title run, Gloucester Rugby victorious and much more throughout the day!
Welcome to the Park Life Sport live blog, as we keep you updated on emerging sports headlines throughout the day! After a jam packed weekend of action that included Forest Green Rovers adding to their 17-game undefeated streak with a 2-0 win over Newport County at The Fully Charged New Lawn and Gloucester Rugby continued […]