It’s been a bumpy few months for organisers of the Cheltenham Festival (12th-15th March), which is Britain’s premier event for national hunt racing. For a start, there was the recent outbreak of equine flu, which briefly threatened the preparations of trainers with just a few weeks to go. And then, there was the criticisms of…
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The ‘Best Ever’ Race Horses
Horse racing has certainly generated its fair share of standout performers over the years. From those who have enjoyed unrivalled success in the big events, to those who consistently perform week in and week out, there are plenty of contenders to debate as the greatest ever. Here, we take a look at some of the…
Cheltenham Festival Puts Horses First with Field Cuts
“Irving in the parade ring” (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Carine06 In an attempt to make sure that all horses and jockeys remain safe in any upcoming events at Cheltenham Racecourse, the British Horseracing Authority has decided to cut the maximum field size for all two-mile chases. Instead of allowing 24 horses to race at the same time, now…
Horse Racing: Henderson pair set to remain unbeaten again this season?
When you look at horse racing this season, there has been several key performances looking ahead to the 2019 Cheltenham festival. Nicky Henderson already looks to hold all the aces with a stable full of stars, headlined by Altior and Buveur D’Air. Prior to the current campaign there was still questions being asked of the…
Key horses to watch out for over the Christmas period
Christmas is fast approaching, which means the leading horses in national hunt training will be making there appearances, in order to push their credentials forward for the Cheltenham festival in march. Altior returned to the track and put in another stunning display to further cement himself as the leading horse in training. If he stays…
What Style Is The Best For Cheltenham?
Source: Robert_Simmonds via Twitter Cheltenham Festival is one of the most prestigious events in the horse racing calendar. Few sporting occasions can match the gravitas and the atmosphere – therefore, it’s something that should be experienced at least once in your life, especially if you’re a racing fan. However, one of the major items of…