Gold Cup Line-up Taking Shape
Declarations have been made for the feature Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup on March 18 with 34 high quality steeplechasers currently in the running to take home a share of the record £500,000 prize money, writes Elliot Slater. Reigning champion and current ante-post favourite Imperial Commander heads the list, the Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained gelding bidding to continue the …
Dulcote Does Nicholls Proud
On a red-letter day for champion trainer Paul Nicholls on which he sent out a stunning 96/1 four-timer at Newbury, the victory of Pride of Dulcote in the four-runner Bathwick Tyres Supports Heros Mandarin Graduation Chase may well have given the Ditcheat handler the most pleasure, writes Elliot Slater. Those looking at cheltenham tips note that …
Totesport Gold Cup Stolen
In sad news today, the Totesport Gold Cup has been stolen. The cup is presented each year to the winning owner of the Gold Cup race at Chelthenham, England’s most prestigious steeplechase after the Grand National. The stolen cup belonged to Mr Mould, whose horse Charter Party won the cup in 1988. In total Police said …
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 …
Excitement Mounting Ahead Of Gold Cup Clash
Judging by the media hype, the clash between reigning champion Kauto Star and former champ Denman in next month’s Cheltenham Gold Cup is one of the most eagerly anticipated races for many years, writes Elliot Slater. There’s certainly no doubt these two horses will dominate the Cheltenham Festival betting and the event should attract some much …
Will Denman Beat Kauto Star Again?
Everybody knows that it is a little early to tell what will happen at the Cheltenham Race Festival, but it is more than probable that the vast majority of people will be betting a few quid on either Denman or Kauto Star for the Gold Cup. Denman, triumphant in eight starts, has been nicknamed ‘The Tank’ …
Punchestowns Impressive Chase Debut
Punchestowns surged to the head of betting for the RSA Chase at Cheltenham after cruising to an impressive victory on his chase debut. The Grade 2 at Newbury proved to be wholly unproblematic for the Nicky Henderson trained gelding and he looked comfortable throughout; moving towards the front of the field with four to jump, before …
Kauto Star’s Perfect Start
Kauto Star got his season off to the perfect start but was pushed all the way by the hugely impressive Imperial Commander in Saturday’s Betfair Chase. The dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner held on to take his third victory in the race but to say he won by even a nose would be an major overstatement, …