“Cheltenham Racecourse” by Stephen Bowden (CC BY-SA 2.0) The Cheltenham Festival is nearly upon us and the biggest race of the week, without a doubt, is the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Run on Friday, the final day of the meeting, this race brings together the best staying chasers and they take each other on in what […]
Read MoreHere’s hoping you’re all geared up for The Cheltenham Festival. If you’re looking for race by race breakdown gives you an insight on the schedule, course, insight into previous years and tips for this year’s Cheltenham Festival then check out our Cheltenham Focus blog!
Read MoreRuby Walsh made a statement of intent by winning the Stan James Supreme Novices’ Hurdle on Al Ferof for Paul Nicholls and, by the end of the opening day, was well on the way to yet another leading jockey title, courtesy of Hurricane Fly in the Stan James Champion Hurdle and Quevega in the David […]
Read MoreThe great Ruby Walsh is universally considered as one of the greatest jockeys of the National Hunt. The Irish jockey’s long career is extremely rich with achievements. He got injured at Punches town in a fall on last November and had been on the sidelines since. However, he is now preparing for a return at […]
Read MoreCracking Smart is the headline horse ahead of Cheltenham Festival and will be looking to enhance his reputation by claiming victory in the Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle title. There are a number of talented horses in the field and it promises to be a fascinating contest due to the quality on display. Ravenhill Road is […]
Read MoreWins on defending champions Quevega, in the David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle, and Big Buck’s, in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle, plus Sanctuaire in the Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle, were sufficient for Ruby Walsh to edge out fellow Irishman Barry Geraghty, who also rode three winners, and retain his title as leading jockey. However, two of […]
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