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Held over four days in March at Prestbury Park, the Cheltenham Festival features 12 Grade One races, the top runners, riders and trainers. We’ve got the latest scoop on everything from the runners, riders and trainers, to the races, including the Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase, the Stayers Hurdle, and of course, the biggest race of them all: the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

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Nielsen hopes Stradivarius can return to winning ways in Goodwood Cup

Nielsen hopes Stradivarius can return to winning ways in Goodwood Cup Owner Bjorn Nielsen is hopeful that Stradivarius can return to winning ways and land a remarkable fifth victory in the Group 1 Goodwood Cup on Tuesday, July 27th (15.35). The John and Thady Gosden trained superstar stayer has landed the two-mile contest every year since 2017, beating the great Double Trigger’s record of three victories in the race in the 1990s. However, he has been beaten on four of his last five starts - admittedly with mitigating factors in terms of distance, ground and most recently at Royal Ascot ...
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Derby hero Adayar rules supreme in King George

Derby hero Adayar rules supreme in King George Derby winner Adayar confirmed himself to be a superstar when running out the impressive winner of the Group 1 King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stake at Ascot. The Charlie Appleby trainer colt, who carries the famous all blue colours of leading owners Godolphin, became the first winner of the Epsom Classic to follow up in the prestigious all-aged 1m 4f contest since the mighty Galileo in 2001. After racing a bit freely in the early stages under William Buick, Adayar settled in nicely and tracked the pace setting Broome.When asked ...
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Classic winners Love and Adayar among nine left in King George

Classic winners Love and Adayar among nine left in King George Dual Classic winning filly Love and Derby hero Adayar feature among nine confirmations for what promises to be a mouthwatering renewal of the Group 1 King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stake at Ascot on Saturday, July 24th. The former, landed last year’s 1000 Guineas and Oaks and looked as good as ever following a 10 month absence when making a winning return to action in the Group 1 Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot last month. She is currently the 5/4 favourite with Paddy Power fo ...
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Snowfall odds-on for double Classic glory

Snowfall odds-on for double Classic glory Snowfall is long odds-on and will face seven rivals when she bids for a Classic double in the Juddmonte Irish Oaks at the Curragh on Saturday, July 17. Trained by Aidan O’Brien, the daughter of Deep Impact ended last season with just a maiden win to her name from seven starts. However, as a three-year-old she has improved beyond all expectations this season in winning both of her starts. In the first of those in the Group 3 the Musidora Stakes at York, she made all the running to easily beat Noon Star by ...
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Plans for five day Cheltenham Festival back under consideration

Plans for five day Cheltenham Festival back under consideration Plans to extend the Cheltenham Festival to five days are back under consideration, but the Jockey Club has ruled out any immediate change to the current format and the news has been met with mixed reaction from the racing community. The fixture at the Home Of Jumps Racing currently spans four days in March and is most anticipated and prestigious meeting in the National Hunt calendar, featuring a whole host of Grade 1 contests competed by the cream of the sport which culminates in the Cheltenham Gold Cup on the final ...
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Royal Ascot 2021: Mohaafeth produces monster performance in Hampton Court

Royal Ascot 2021: Mohaafeth produces monster performance in Hampton Court There were a whole host of top class performances during a fantastic five-days of action at Royal Ascot, but the one which stood out for me was that of Mohaafeth in the 1m 2f Group 3 Hampton Court Stakes. The superbly bred son of Frankel was considered a leading contender for the Epsom Derby having won all three of his starts this season in impressive fashion. After quickening well to land a novice contest at Lingfield, Mohaafeth readily followed-up in a class 3 handicap at Newmarket. He then took the ...
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2021 Royal Ascot News: American challengers in great shape

2021 Royal Ascot News: American challengers in great shape All 11 American raiders have arrived in Newmarket ahead of their engagements at Royal Ascot next week, with Extravagant Kid and Maven eyeing Group 1 glory in the 5f King’s Stand Stakes on the opening day, Tuesday, June 15. The duo remain on course for a showdown with Europe’s star sprinter Battaash, The Charlie Hills trained gelding ran out an easy winner of the race 12 months ago after agonising defeats at the hands of Blue Point in 2018 and 2019. He is favourite to retain his crown at a general ...
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2021 Royal Ascot News: Mohaafeth handed Hampton Court mission

2021 Royal Ascot News: Mohaafeth handed Hampton Court mission Late Cazoo Derby withdrawal Mohaafeth is set to contest the Group 3 1m 2f Hampton Court Stakes at Royal Ascot on Thursday, June 17. Owned by the Shadwell Stud, the superbly bred son of Frankel, was considered a leading contender for the premier colt's Classic at Epsom having won all three of his starts this season in impressive fashion. After quickening well to land a novice contest at Lingfield, Mohaafeth readily followed-up in a class 3 handicap at Newmarket. He then took the step up into Group 3 company in his ...
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Epsom Derby Preview: Classic case to be made for Bolshoi Ballet

Epsom Derby Preview: Classic case to be made for Bolshoi Ballet The Cazoo Derby takes centre stage at Epsom on Saturday, June 5, and Bolshoi Ballet looks a worthy favourite to provide trainer Aidan O'Brien with yet another winner in the 1m 4f colt's Classic contest (4.30). This beautifully bred son of Galileo is unusually the only runner representing the all-conquering Ballydoyle maestro - the most successful trainer in the history of the race with eight wins to his name. At one time O'Brien was talking of saddling eight in the prestigious Group 1 contest, but a late change of ...
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Ascot to have daily crowd of 12,000 for Royal Meeting

Ascot to have daily crowd of 12,000 for Royal Meeting Royal Ascot is set to host a daily crowd of 12,000 next month - three times more than initially anticipated. Ascot officials were planning to have 4,000 racegoers each day, from June 15-19, under current national policy as coronavirus restrictions ease during step three of the Government’s road map. However, the meeting has been added to the list of pilot events to take place before the possible lifting of all legally-imposed measures to curtail the pandemic, on June 21. Among the pilots so far staged, a crowd of more than ...
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Mac Swiney cut for Derby glory after Irish 2000 Guineas success

Mac Swiney cut for Derby glory after Irish 2000 Guineas success Mac Swiney narrowly edged out Poetic Flare in a thrilling finish to the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh to provide trainer Jim Bolger with a one-two in the colt's Classic. The winner, a Group One winner as a juvenile, had disappointed on his return to action in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial. However he was subsequently found to be suffering from a nasal discharge and this time showed what he was really made of. Poetic Flare was running in his third Classic of the season, having won ...
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Tributes paid to all-time great Joe Mercer following death aged 86

Tributes paid to all-time great Joe Mercer following death aged 86 The racing world has paid tribute to Joe Mercer, the jockey who famously partnered the mighty Brigadier Gerard to multiple big race successes, following his death at the age of 86. Mercer enjoyed an illustrious career on the level until his retirement in 1985. He was crowned champion jockey once, won eight British Classics and rode over 2,800 winners during his 37 years in the saddle. He has a riding style like no other, preferring to use the whip unless really necessary and favouring a pumping rhythmic arm action ...
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Snowfall slashed for Oaks glory after Musidora romp

Snowfall slashed for Oaks glory after Musidora romp Snowfall was cut across the board by bookmakers for the Oaks after an impressive success in the Group 3 Musidora Stakes at York. The Aidan O'Brien trained three-year-old filly is now a top priced 6/1 second favourite with Betfred and Unibet for the Epsom Classic having been a general 33/1 shot in the ante post betting. Snowfall was sent off a generous 14/1 shot for her return to action, but defeat never looked in question at any stage. The beautifully bred Coolmore owned daughter of Japanese superstar Deep Impact was sent to ...
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Skelton crowned Champion Jockey for the first time on dramatic Jumps Finale day at Sandown

Skelton crowned Champion Jockey for the first time on dramatic Jumps Finale day at Sandown Harry Skelton was crowned Champion Jockey for the first time on Jumps Finale finale at Sandown, with Paul Nicholls regaining the trainers’ title with a record total of winners during the 2020/21 season. Skelton had been involved in a thrilling title race with defending champion Brian Hughes throughout the final weeks of the campaign before finally opening up an unassailable lead with just a few days to - passing 150 winners three days before bet365 Gold Cup day at the Esher venue. Among his most ...
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Scudamore delighted as Beau secures more Cheltenham success

Scudamore delighted as Beau secures more Cheltenham success Trainer Michael Scudamore could not hide his delight after bargain buy Northern Beau landed the 2m 4½ f Mares' Handicap Chase for second time on day two of Cheltenham's April meeting. The eight-year-old, victorious in the race two years ago and having since won at The International meeting in December 2019, picked up a third course win in facile fashion. After being sent off the 11/4 joint favourite she made all in the hands of Brendan Powell and powered up the hill to score by 14 lengths. A beaming Scudamore said: "She’s just ...
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Blackmore becomes first female to win Grand National on Minella Times

Blackmore becomes first female to win Grand National on Minella Times Rachael Blackmore once again rewrote the history books when becoming the first female jockey to win the Randox Grand National on Minella Times and give owner JP McManus a second win in the extended 4m 2f Aintree spectacular. Trained in Ireland by Henry de Bromhead, the eight-year-old was sent off a well-backed 11/1 shot for the world’s greatest steeplechase after Blackmore rode six winners at last month’s Cheltenham Festival to win the leading jockey award. He was given an ice cool ride throughout, jumping well in midfield before making ...
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2021 Grand National: Cloth Cap remains clear favourite after final declarations revealed

2021 Grand National: Cloth Cap remains clear favourite after final declarations revealed Cloth Cap remains the clear 4/1 favourite for the 2021 Randox Health Grand National after the final declared field of 40 and four reserves were revealed for the extended 4m 2f Aintree spectacular on Saturday, April 10 (5.15pm). The nine-year-old is trained by Jonjo O’Neill who saddled Don’t Push It to a famous victory under Sir A P McCoy in 2010. Herc carries the famous green and yellow quartered silks of owner Trevor Hemmings who is seeking a record fourth win in the world’s greatest chase following Hedgehunter ...
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Minella Indo prevails in thrilling renewal of Cheltenham Gold Cup

Minella Indo prevails in thrilling renewal of Cheltenham Gold Cup The final day of the Cheltenham Festival saw Minella Indo get the better of a thrilling tussle with stable companion A Plus Tard to land the highlight of the four-day spectacular, the 3m 2f Grade 1 Cheltenham Gold Cup. In doing so the eight-year-old put his handler Henry de Bromahead into the history books as the first ever trainer to saddle the winner of the Unibet Champion Hurdle, Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase and Cheltenham Gold Cup in the same year. Under a confident ride from Jack Kenndey, Minella Indo ...
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Danny Mullins secures first Festival success as Porter floors Stayers’ Hurdle rivals

Danny Mullins secures first Festival success as Porter floors Stayers' Hurdle rivals Flooring Porter put in a stunning performance when making all under last minute super-sub jockey Danny Mullins to land the 3m Grade 1 Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle on day three of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival. The rapidly improving six-year-old, who was sent off 12/1, ran his rivals ragged and turning for home was still pulling double. He then found plenty on the stiff uphill run-in to beat dual Cheltenham Festival winner Sire Du Berlais by 3 1/4 lengths, with 2019 winner Paisley Park finishing third. It was a ...
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Put The Kettle On becomes first mare Champion Chase

Put The Kettle On becomes first mare Champion Chase Put The Kettle On created history on day two of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival when becoming the first mare to win the 2m Grade 1 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase. In doing so she provided Irish handler Henry de Bromhead claimed his second championship contest at the meeting with a mare inside 24 hours, having saddled Honeysuckle to success in the Grade 1 Unibet Champion Hurdle. The seven-year-old, who was sent off 17/2, raced prominently throughout and mumped for fun in the hands of Adain Coleman. After getting headed approaching the ...
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Blackmore and Honeysuckle create history in Champion Hurdle

Blackmore and Honeysuckle create history in Champion Hurdle Blackmore gave the heavily backed 11/10 favourite the perfect tactical ride, tracking the pace throughout and being in the right position at the right time. After taking up the running two from home, the Henry de Bromhead trained and Kenny Blackmore owned seven-year-old mare showed an impressive turn of foot to shoot clear and out the race to bed in a matter of strides. Following a fine jump at the last, Honeysuckle then cruised home to beat Sharjah by 6 1/2 lengths, Defending champion Epatante kept on gamely for third. It was ...
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