Cheltenham Tuesday Odds
To make things as easy as possible for our customers and visitors we have all the races and the odds for today at the Cheltenham Festival so that you can quickly glance down the page and decide if anything takes your fancy.
All of the final declarations have now been made so there should be very …
Aussies Seeking More Royal Ascot Sprint Glory
In recent years Royal Ascot’s major sprint events have been targeted by the very best Australian sprinters who have proved particularly difficult for the home team to deal with, writes Elliot Slater.
In particular the five furlong Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes, now part of the Global Sprint Challenge, has been farmed by Australian horses, following …
McCoy Still Searching For First National Win
There are few prepared to argue that Tony (AP) McCoy isn’t the greatest National Hunt jockey of all time. The 15 times champion has won virtually everything the sport has to offer but the ‘Holy Grail’ of jumps racing, the John Smith’s Grand National, has continually evaded his grasp, writes Elliot Slater.
McCoy will be even …
Cooldine Cheltenham Prospects
Eight year old Cooldine is looking likely to be heading to the Cheltenham Festival following his performance in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown at the beginning of February, where he came second to Joncol, showing a true return to form.
Last year saw him win the Dr. P.J. Moriarty Novice Chase in Leopardstown in February …
Pandorama Cheltenham Injury Drama
The news that Pandorama, one of Ireland’s leading hopes for the RSA Chase on day two of the Cheltenham Festival, is reported a “very doubtful” runner having suffered a muscle injury in his hindquarters, must come as a serious blow to trainer Noel Meade, writes Elliot Slater.
Meade had guided his smart performer through a highly …
Visiting the Cheltenham Festival
For those who are new to the Cheltenham Festival but plan on paying a visit to this year’s meeting, here is some important information!
Cheltenham Racecourse is located near Cheltenham Spa in Gloucestershire, England, in the suburban village of Prestbury. Cheltenham is regarded as the ‘Home of National Hunt racing’ predominantly because of the four …
Imperial Commander for Gold Cup
The Cheltenham Gold Cup isn’t just all about Kauto Star and Denman, believe it or not there are actually going to be other horses running in the race as well! Imperial Commander is one of them, and much fancied by critics and pundits a like so it’s no surprise that his preparations have been garnering …
Market Forces Affect Grand National Runner
Niche Market’s chances at the English Grand National are gradually improving and according to trainer Bob Buckler, he is a ‘model’ horse for the race. His running in the Newbury Aon Chase where he came second to Tricky Trickster has encouraged bookmakers to make him the clear second favourite for the Aintree race, and …
Grand National Runners Widget
The 2010 Grand National isn’t far away and the entries for this years race have already been announced. I have found this great widget from widgetbox which lists all the runners for this years race plus a summary of each horses chances of winning and the latest odds.
Just click on a horses name to find …
Choc Looks Tasty for ‘Top Jockey’ Spot
Robert ‘Chocolate’ Thornton, recently recovered from a horrible fall at Leicester last month, looks a lively outsider and could be the value to be top jockey with the Cheltenham Gold Cup odds next month, writes Elliot Slater.
Alan King’s stable jockey has a tremendous festival record and arguably rides the undulating Prestbury Park circuit as well …