Welsh jockey James Bowen admits Cheltenham often left him feeling like an outsider, but two winners this year changed everything. For much of his career, James Bowen has said that the Cheltenham Festival has been a place of frustration rather than fulfilment. The sport’s biggest […]
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The weights for the 2026 Grand National have been released, and as always, they tell a fascinating story before a single horse has left the starting tape. History shows that nine of the last 11 winners carried between 10st 5lbs and 11st 8lbs, so studying […]
While racing can’t compete with football or tennis, its global interest is constantly growing. Watching riders pushing themselves to the limit creates an amazing show. Quick decisions can bring victory and also increase safety risks. The unpredictability of the races draws public attention. And this […]
The Cheltenham Festival is one of the most anticipated events in the UK sporting calendar, drawing huge attention from horse racing fans and bettors each March. Staged over four days at Cheltenham Racecourse, the festival features elite National Hunt racing and some of the most […]
The Cheltenham Festival is one of the most-watched horse racing events on the calendar, with millions tuning in online and thousands spectating live at the track. The festival boasts an incredible history that has remained at its core throughout the years. The festival will span […]
Four-year-old Proactif is turning heads after his smooth Irish debut that saw him win the prestigious Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race, the Triumph Hurdle. The Willie Mullins-trained horse was imported from France to Ireland after being purchased by JP McManus in the early Autumn […]
Horse racing is one of the oldest sports on which people place bets, and it remains widely followed in the UK today. Horse racing betting is the practice of attempting to predict the outcome of a race, whether it be the winner or even who […]
We are still a couple of months out from the flat season starting at Newmarket on the first weekend of May, but anticipation is already building amongst racing fans. With market movers worth noting across the ante-post landscape, the 2026 renewal of the 2000 Guineas […]
Like most races at the Cheltenham Festival these days, the Irish have dominated the showpiece event, turning Prestbury Park into something of a home away from home. That could change this year, though, as the British have a strong hand with The Jukebox Man, Jango […]