Category: National Hunt Racing

McManus Boosts Cheltenham Squad Ahead of Festival JP McManus, renowned for his success at the Cheltenham Festival, has bolstered his roster with notable additions just days before the event. Notable Acquisitions – **Meetingofthewaters and Its On The Line**: McManus has added these ante-post favorites to his impressive squad. – **Iberico Lord Supplement**: In response to […]

Declarations for Supreme, Champion Hurdle, Arkle & Mares Hurdle on Tuesday. Iberico Lord Joins Unibet Champion Hurdle Field Iberico Lord, the JP McManus-owned sensation, has been added to the lineup for the Unibet Champion Hurdle, enhancing the excitement surrounding the prestigious race. Here’s why this addition is causing a stir: Supplemented Talent Following the withdrawal […]

At The Cheltenham Festival, the pursuit of excellence in training has been an ongoing legacy, with trainers vying for the coveted Leading Trainer Awards. Over the past two decades, a select group of trainers have dominated the scene, each leaving an indelible mark on the sport. Let’s take a closer look at the top 20 […]

FIELD SIZE The highest number of runners in a post-war field size was 37 (1948) and the smallest six (2022). There is now a limit of 18 runners. MOST SUCCESSFUL OWNER J P McManus is the most successful owner with six wins – Bit Of A Skite (1983), Front Line (1995), Rith Dubh (2002), Butler’s […]

Here’s the list of Cheltenham Gold Cup winners with the horse, trainer, and price: 1924: Red Splash, Fred Withington, 5/1 1925: Ballinode, Frank Morgan (IRE), 3/1 1926: Koko, Alfred Bickley, 10/1 1927: Thrown In, Owen Anthony, 10/1 1928: Patron Saint, Stanley Harrison, 7/2 1929: Easter Hero, Jack Anthony, 7/4F 1930: Easter Hero, Jack Anthony, 8/11F […]

Cheltenham Festival: Clerk Forecasts Soft Ground Amidst Optimism for Prestigious Event Officials at Cheltenham anticipate the Festival to commence with ground conditions close to soft, as the start of the event draws near. Despite a wet winter across much of the country, a recent dry weekend has provided optimism for Jon Pullin, the clerk of […]

Betting Suspended on Champion Hurdle as Constitution Hill’s Performance Raises Concerns In a surprising turn of events, several prominent bookmakers have taken the step of suspending betting on the highly anticipated Champion Hurdle. The decision comes after Constitution Hill, one of the leading contenders for the prestigious race, displayed signs of poor form during a […]

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 […]

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 […]