Category: Cheltenham

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 […]

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 […]

The most expensive NH Horse in history when the hammer fell at €740,000 for Caldwell Potter who heads to PF Nicholls . 🔴⚪️Andy and Gemma Brown Dispersal Sale⚪️🔴 Anthony Bromley @agentbloodstock of Highflyer Bloodstock speaks to @roberthiohall after securing the most expensive NH Horse in history when the hammer fell at €740,000 for Caldwell Potter […]

Caldwell Potter has been purchased for €740,000 and becomes the most expensive National Hunt horse to be sold at public auction. ⚡️World Record Price ⚡️ ✍️ Caldwell Potter has been purchased for €740,000 and becomes the most expensive National Hunt horse to be sold at public auction. 🔨 He was bought by @agentbloodstock. pic.twitter.com/wvHm8ZoRym — […]

LIVE: Tattersalls Ireland – Andy and Gemma Brown Dispersal at 3pm Monday    Check out the latest details of the highly anticipated Andy and Gemma Brown Dispersal Sale happening at Tattersalls Ireland on February 5th. Discover 29 remarkable lots from renowned owners, including standouts like Grade 1 victor Caldwell Potter and versatile performer Pied Piper. […]

State Man’s Dominance Continues: A Recap of Irish Champion Hurdle at the Dublin Racing Festival State Man’s dominance in the Dublin Racing Festival reaffirmed his status as a formidable force in the world of horse racing. Despite various challenges and competitors, his unwavering brilliance shone through, solidifying his position as a top contender in the […]

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Young jockey Freddie Gingell, riding high after his recent Grade Two victory aboard Elixir De Nutz at Exeter’s Betway Haldon Gold Cup, is poised for another big moment in the saddle. He eyes the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham this Saturday (November 18th) aboard Il Ridoto, expressing confidence in the six-year-old gelding’s potential to […]

**Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle Preview** *November 19, Cheltenham, 2m½f* Favorable Contender Nemean Lion, once a Group 2-placed stayer under Andre Fabre, had a successful novice hurdle campaign last season. He achieved a notable second place in the Grade 1 Tolworth Hurdle and went on to secure a Grade 2 victory at Kelso. His recent victory […]