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Cheltenham Festival horse owner lauds atmosphere at Prestbury Park and issues advice to racegoers

Cheltenham Festival horse owner Len Jakeman believes the festival has “improved considerably” for keepers as this year’s event reaches a climax on its third day. Jakeman, who resides in Upton upon Severn, took horse Tea for Two to the famous festival four times, seeing mixed success in Gloucestershire. Now one of the racecourse’s annual members, […]

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Jamie Snowden makes bold Cheltenham Festival prediction as England seek to strike back against Willie Mullins and Ireland in Ryanair

Jamie Snowden says he’s confident that Ga Law can spring a surprise in the Grade One Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival this afternoon. The eight-year-old took fifth in the race last March, but in his preparation run, he fell at the last fence at Doncaster. Ga Law’s preparation has been much smoother this time […]

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Willie Mullins takes one step closer to history, here’s what the Irish trainer had to say after Ballyburn’s victory in the Gallagher Novices’ Hurdle

It was the 98th victory at the Cheltenham Festival for Willie Mullins, and the fourth of the 2024 edition, all four of his winners have been jockeyed by Paul Townend so far. Everyone watching was wowed by that Ballyburn performance, none more so than the man who watches him day in day out, as Mullins’ […]

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Willie Mullins on the verge of centurion history at the Cheltenham Festival, but what are the other famous 100s around Gloucestershire

With Willie Mullins just three wins away from bringing up the first ever Cheltenham Festival century with 100 wins, let’s look back at some other famous 100 marks from around Gloucestershire. Staying in horse racing, it’s the 100th year of the Gold Cup this year, with the centenary coming up on Friday, who has been […]

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Cheltenham Day Two preview: El Fabiolo looks to shine bright in the Queen Mother Champion Chase

Day two of the Cheltenham Festival is here, which means The Coral Cup, The Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase and the Champion Bumper are among the key races to look out for today. Yesterday saw favourites State Man in the Champion Hurdle and Gaelic Warrior in the Arkle Challenge Trophy steal the headlines, both winning […]

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Latest Sports News LIVE: Captain Guinness wins Queen Mother Chase as wait for Willy Mullins 100th Cheltenham win goes on

Follow along with the latest sports news from Gloucestershire with our Park Life Sport Live blog. Including the second day of the famous Cheltenham Festival. We’ll have the latest from the races, as Style Day kicks off in, well, stylish fashion. Along with our tips for this afternoon’s exciting hurdles. There’s also reaction to Gloucester […]