Paul Nicholls Previews Cheltenham Festival with Manor Farm Stables Visit 14-times champion Jump trainer, Paul Nicholls, shares insights and hopes for Cheltenham Festival during a media visit at Manor Farm Stables in Ditcheat, Somerset. Nicholls discusses strategies, contenders, and honors the memory of staff member Keagan Kirkby. Cheltenham Festival Anticipation Nicholls expresses cautious optimism for […]
Clonmel Thursday 29 February 2024 13:47 – 14:22 – 14:57 – 15:32 – 16:07 – 16:42 – 17:17 13:47 Clonmel Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners Chase 2m 4f | 8 Runners | Eight vie for glory in tightly contested race A field of eight horses go head-to-head in what promises to be a thrilling […]
The 2024 Gold Cup: Can Galopin Des Champs Defend His Crown? The roar of the crowd, the thunder of hooves, and the ultimate test of equine courage – the Cheltenham Gold Cup returns! This year, the race celebrates its 100th anniversary, promising an even more electrifying atmosphere on Friday, March 15th, 2024. Can the reigning […]
Trainer John ‘Shark’ Hanlon has confessed he’d “travel the world” for a horse like his Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup contender, Hewick, found in a local sale “five minutes down the road.” Hewick: The Tough Contender Describing the nine-year-old Hewick as “tough as nails,” Hanlon marvels at the horse’s resilience, having earned over £600,000 despite costing […]
Preview: Ballydoyle’s Promising Entries in Qatar and Saudi Cup Night Ballydoyle Stables, renowned for its excellence in horse racing, is gearing up for two major events: the Qatar meeting on February 17th and the Saudi Cup Night on February 24th. With a roster of talented entries, including some well-known names and promising newcomers, anticipation is […]
The French Takeover: Is Irish Racing Breeding Falling Behind? In the recent Dublin Racing Festival, a worrying trend emerged that raised eyebrows and sparked discussions within the Irish racing community. Out of the eight Grade One winners at the festival, an astounding seven were born in France. This dominance, coupled with the fact that the […]
